RED RIBBON WEEK is celebrated October 23 - October 27, 2023
Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. This program began in honor of Special Agent Enrique Camarena, who passed away in 1985. Following the passing of Mr. Camrena, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by taking part in pledging to live drug free and healthy lives. We have scheduled a week of exciting activities. Please see the weekly events below.
PSAT 8
We are pleased to inform you that Prince George’s County Public Schools will once again be paying for all 8th-grade students to take the PSAT 8/9 this year. The PSAT 8/9 assessment will be given to all 8th-grade students during the week of October 23rd-27th. Imagine Foundations at Leeland will be giving the assessment on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The PSAT 8/9 will be used as part of the entrance criteria and/or to inform admission for the High School Specialty Programs in Prince George’s County Public Schools. It is important that all students are present and strongly encouraged to do their best on the assessment.
A PSAT Parent Q & A will be offered in the upcoming weeks, more information will be forthcoming. If you have any questions, please reach out to laquanecia.dunn@pgcps.org.
Back to School Night 2023-2024
Please find attached school level presentation from the September Back to School Night for all grade levels.
Volunteer with Imagine Leeland
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/
Lunch Updates
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 envelop with your scholar's name.
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Parent Handbook
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!
Afternoon Dismissal
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.
Technology Updates
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.
- 4th - K 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.
Character Trait of the Month
PBIS will kick off our Monthly Character Trait Initiative on the 1st school day of the month. Each classroom teacher introduces the character trait and announces the student of the month celebration activity. Throughout the month scholars are awarded positive character points for demonstrating the character trait of the month on the Kickboard platform. Each classroom teacher will then identify the student of the month on the 25th day of the month by allowing scholars to vote at the teacher’s discretion. There should be one male and one female student of the month per section.
The character trait for the month of October is Safety. At the end of the month, selected student of the month scholars will engage in a “Taco Tuesday celebration” Students will receive a certificate and their picture will be posted in the Main Office Area.
