Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the autumn leaves gracefully dance their way through November, I'm delighted to share some wonderful happenings and important announcements from our vibrant school community.

• Food Drive: Spreading Kindness and Sharing Blessings November marks a special time to emphasize gratitude and giving. Our school is organizing a food drive throughout the month to support local families in need. Please consider contributing non-perishable food items to help make a difference in our community.

• Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Achievement and Excellence Join us in celebrating the achievements and hard work of our outstanding students at our upcoming Awards Ceremony November 28th - November 30th. It's a momentous occasion to honor their dedication and accomplishments.
• Ending Testing Season: Embracing Growth and Progress With the conclusion of the testing season, I want to commend our students for their resilience and determination. Their efforts reflect a commitment to growth, and we are proud of their hard work throughout this period.
• Introducing Clubs: Exploring Passions and Unleashing Creativity We're excited to introduce a variety of clubs aimed at fostering students' interests and talents. From chess and coding to creative writing and environmental clubs, there's something for every passion. Stay tuned for more details on how your child can get involved.
• Thanksgiving Break: Time for Togetherness A reminder that our school will be closed from Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. May this time allow for cherished moments of togetherness and gratitude with loved ones.
• Safety Reminders and Community Support Our commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment remains steadfast. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation in adhering to our safety protocols. Your involvement in our school community truly makes a difference.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated staff if you have any questions or need further information. Your partnership is crucial in ensuring the success and well-being of our students.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Let's make November a month of gratitude, celebration, and new beginnings!

Yours in Partnership,

Mrs. Williams, Imagine Foundations at Leeland Principal

2nd -4th Grades - Tuesday, November 28 9:15 am - 10: 15 am

5th - 6th Grades Wednesday, November 29 9:00 am - 10:00 am

7th - 8th Grades Thursday, November 30 9:00 am - 10:00 am

This year, we are launching a campaign to ensure the maximum participation in our Federal Impact Aid survey so that we can receive the maximum amount of Federal funds. We need your help to ensure all of our families fill out the survey. The need for federal grant funds to support our schools is needed now more than ever. The annual Impact Aid Survey Form is now digital and will need to be completed electronically for each student. The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available online through Scrib Online starting on Monday, October 16th, 2023 through Sunday, December 31st, 2023. We encourage families to fill out the survey. To assist with this, see the following video. It provides all the information needed to access the survey on Scribbles and how to fill it out. Attached you will also find a brief presentation in pdf format with information about the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

Thank you again for your support and your commitment. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to our office.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ro4f9Q3meYI?si=puHpupt7V9dT6s0U

Join us to celebrate the academic accomplishments. of our Imagine scholars for Quarter 1. Assemblies will be held by grade band :

• 2nd -4th Grades - Tuesday, November 28 9:15 am - 10: 15 am
• 5th - 6th Grades Wednesday, November 29 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• 7th - 8th Grades Thursday, November 30 9:00 am - 10:00 am

School Pictures Schedule:

• Fall Pictures will be taken in the gym on December 11. Students are required to wear their school uniform
• Fall make--up pictures will be taken on January 22. Students are required to wear their school uniform
• Yearbook groups will be taken on January 16. Students are required to wear their school uniform
• Spring individuals and class groups will be taken on April 22. Uniform will not be required for spring pictures.
• The 8th grade class picture will be taken on April 22. Students will be required to wear their class shirt (more details to come).

IF@L PTO Interest Form - This 2023-2024 school year, Imagine Foundations at Leeland's parent community is eager to develop an active and growing volunteer parent organization. The IF@L PTO supports the school with academic, social, and fundraising projects and activities. Membership is open to the school's community interested in collaborating to help ensure the success of each IF@L scholar. Please take the time to complete the below IF@L PTO interest form. This information will be used to share future meetings and school-level engagement opportunities.

We need your help! Imagine Leeland is hosting a Penguin Patch Holiday Shop to let our scholars experience the joy of giving, December 12 -15, 2023.

Will you volunteer to help with the shop? The excitement of the scholars will warm your heart! A volunteer form will be forwarded home on Monday, November 20, 2023. Please return the form to your scholar's teacher by December 1, 2023. A member of the Imagine Leeland PBIS Team will then contact you to schedule a volunteer time and date.

The PBIS Team needs YOU!!! Imagine Foundations at Leeland 's PBIS Team is looking for eager parent representatives to serve on our team and volunteers to assist with our events. Please complete this form if you are interested in being a part of our PBIS family.

Please note that all volunteers must undergo a security process (fingerprinting & CPS clearance) https://www.pgcps.org/fingerprinting/

Volunteers Must:

• Undergo a fingerprint check - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity

• Undergo a Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity

• Complete the required SafeSchools training modules each school year - prior to engaging in volunteer activity.

Fingerprinting link: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/humanresources/fingerprinting#volunteer

Safe school link: https://offices.pgcps.org/required-training/

• Room Parent Interest Form

BIRTHDAY POLICY

Only students in grades Kindergarten – 5th Grade will be permitted to have birthday celebrations during the school day. Student birthday celebrations may only be conducted on the last Friday of each month, during the last 45 minutes of their core subject(s) class. If schools are closed on Friday, birthday celebrations can be held on the last day of that school week. No celebrations will be allowed for grades 3-8 during MCAP Testing. Parents must contact the child’s teacher if they wish to celebrate their child’s birthday. If parents want to be a part of the celebration, the parent must volunteer and follow the PGCPS volunteer process. Please note that all volunteers must complete the PGCPS Volunteer Application and Approval Process. This information can be found on the link below.

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/compliance/student-safety/frequently-asked-questions-background-checks-and-volunteers

Birthday Celebration Dates

November/December - Friday, December 1 (due to holiday breaks)

January - Friday, January 26, 2024

February - Friday, February 23, 2024

March - Friday, March 29, 2024

April - Friday , April 26, 2024

May - Friday, May 31, 2024

June - Friday, June 7, 2024

Principal's Account

The Principal's Account has been set up to support scholars who have forgotten their lunch/lunch money. Letters will be issued once a week to scholars who have borrowed money from the Principal's Account, the money must be replaced immediately to ensure future access to scholars in need.

Parents/Guardians are asked to send money in a sealed envelope with your scholar's name.

The goal of this handbook is to ensure everyone works together to make this a successful school year for our students. This handbook will help us in this effort by providing all stakeholders with a high standard of expectations and protocols that will increase our daily effectiveness. Everything within this handbook considers our scholars first and ensures/supports instruction as our number one priority.

Please carefully read this handbook in order to become increasingly familiar with how we will provide our scholars with the best well-rounded education possible.

We value our Imagine Leeland Team and Family and will work together and support each other to carry out the following vision and mission statements. Thank you for your dedication in helping prepare our future leaders!

WE ARE IMAGINE!

Early dismissal ends at 2:15 p.m. Following that time, regular dismissal will commence; any parent who picks up a child more than two times without relevant documentation will be required to meet with the school administration team about the matter. Only individuals listed on the EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM will be allowed to pick up students from the school during the school day. A valid picture ID will be required for any individual picking up students. If someone arrives at the school to seek the release of a student and the person’s name is not on the emergency contact card and/or the person does not have valid photo identification, the student will not be released. Additionally, early dismissal after a field trip is not permitted. Parents must contact the school before 2:15 p.m. to change a child’s dismissal procedure for the day.

• Scheduled early dismissals will require parents to complete the Early Dismissal Google Form within 24 hours of the scheduled dismissal.The google form will be shared on class dojo.
• Upon arrival, parents will contact the main office for scholar collection.
• Parents/Guardians will be required to show identification for pick-up.
• Non-scheduled emergency early dismissal will require parents/guardians to contact the Main Office upon arrival/once aware of the need to pick -up and show identification (must be aligned to SchoolMax)
• Anyone who does not complete the google form within 24 hours will have to wait until the normal dismissal time/procedures. This helps ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all.

Scholar Passwords

• 5th - 8th Scholars: Passwords have been reset for all scholars. Scholars needing additional support will be supported daily during first period. Mr. Junaid will visit classrooms to support identified students.
• K - 4th Scholars: A generic password has been set to allow scholars access to the STAR Assessment. The IT Team will reset all passwords by Monday, September 18. Passwords will be shared with parents via classroom teacher.

Device Request

• If you are a returning scholar and currently having issues with your computer please complete the attached Damaged Device Form/Returning Scholar .

• If you are a newly enrolled scholar and in need of a device for the 2023-2024 SY, please complete the attached IF@L Device Request Form/Newly Enrolled Scholar.