New School Year, New School
Imagine Foundations Public Charter School has been experiencing some exciting changes. Not only did we open the doors to a new school facility on August 22, 2011 (the former Queen Anne School), but we also added a new grade. With the start of the 2011-2012 school year, Imagine Foundations now enrolls students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.
Despite theses changes, some things remain the same: Our vision, as always, is to develop dynamic individuals through hard work, academic achievement and character education.
Continue to check this site for updates about our progress, along with the latest news and information about our school. We invite you to contact us with questions at info@imaginefoundations.org.
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Click here to read the latest School Newsletter.
Click here to view photos of our New School Building.
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News & Events
Imagine Foundations Hosts Open House
Imagine Foundations will be hosting an Open House, on three separate nights, early in 2012. The event, which is open to the public, will feature a brief presentation of information about the school and a tour of the campus. “This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the school to learn more about our educational philosophy and how we differ from other schools in the area,” says Principal Chenee Dwarte. The dates for the Open House are:
January 19
February 16
March 13
Each event will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Science and Technology Building. For more information, please call 301-808-4003.
PTO Supports Angel Tree Program
This year, the Imagine Foundations PTO is participating in the The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. From November 14 – 22, we will be collecting items from the wish lists of children from 8 families (17 children total), ranging in ages from 1 – 11 years old. We hope all parents, students, and school staff will assist us in making this a successful event by donating items (new and unwrapped) for each child, including: bikes, toys, sports equipment, musical instruments, books, electronic games, and clothes. Each class will receive a list of specific items requested by the children. Monetary donations and gift cards are acceptable, as well. The PTO will purchase anything from the lists not received. Questions should be directed to Katedra Nixon at imaginefoundationspto@yahoo.com.
First Fall Festival Raises $5,000
For the first time in our five-year history, Imagine Foundations held a Fall Harvest Festival. On November 5th, students and their families, along with teachers, staffers, and others — more than 350 people all told — gathered on campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to participate in numerous activities, including 3 moon-bounces, 2 clown performances, pony rides, face painting, hay rides, carnival games, sack races, and much more. The debut appearance of our Imagine cheerleaders was a big hit, as well. In addition to the activities, there were lots of good things to eat, including hamburgers and hot dogs, cotton candy, candy apples, chips, soda, and more. A silent auction, featuring baskets of items created and donated by each homeroom class, was held and contributed to the $5,000 raised at the festival.
October Character Recognition Awards
Each month at Imagine Foundations we hold a character recognition assembly. The teachers select students who demonstrate the character trait for each month and reward them with a certificate and a gift. The character theme for October was trustworthiness for students in Kindergarten though Grade 5, and respect for Grades 6-7, and students dressed like their favorite characters. The assembly also was held during “Red Ribbon Week,” which is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life.
Foundation Students Walk for Homeless
Sometimes, the simplest act — like going for a walk — can make a big difference to others, especially those who are less fortunate. Students at Imagine Foundations learned that lesson first-hand on October 14, when they participated in a “Walkathon for the Homeless.”
For the event, technically a “Mini-Walk” affiliated with the large-scale annual Fannie Mae “Help the Homeless” walkathon in DC, students and teachers in grades K-7 donned official T-shirts and walked a designated path around campus. They also solicited donations from family and friends in accordance with the distances they would travel. As a result of their efforts, participants raised a total of $1,110 for Community Crisis Services, Inc., an organization that supports the “Warm Nights” program, which provides overnight shelter for people during the winter. Fannie Mae also donated a portion of the proceeds to the organization.
Parent Room Representatives
A critical part of Imagine Foundations PTO is the PTO Parent Room Representative, who plays a significant role in bringing the activities and benefits that the PTO provides to the children who attend Imagine Foundations. If you are interested in becoming a Parent Room Representative, please download and fill out the Acknowledgment Form and return it to the Imagine Foundations PTO Box or email it to imaginefoundationspto@yahoo.com.
PTO Membership Forms
The Imagine Foundations Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is seeking new members and volunteers for the 2011-2012 school year. Click the following links to download the enrollment form, as well as information about volunteering.
2011-2012 PTO Membership Enrollment Form
2 Hour Volunteer Introduction Letter
2 Hour Interest Survey Form
Please complete these forms and send them back to school with your students, or you can turn them in at the first membership meeting, to be held on Monday, September 12, 2011.
The PTO Welcomes You!
Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Imagine Foundations. The PTO has some exciting plans for this school year. We will be adding new committees, and we need parents to volunteer and commit to specific tasks. We added three teachers to the PTO board. And we have committed to help with the school’s fundraising efforts to cover some of the unexpected expenses from renovations — renovations necessary to provide you with the best possible school.
The PTO will be establishing weekly communications with parents via email, and all documents will be uploaded to this website. In order for us to reach you, please submit your 2011-2012 membership form. And you may contact the PTO at imaginefoundationspto@yahoo.com.
Click on the following links to read articles about Imagine Foundations and other Imagine schools published around the Web:
Imagine to take over Queen Anne School in Upper Marlboro
Who is Imagine Schools?
Imagine Foundations Public Charter School is a member of Imagine Schools, a full-service charter school management organization that operates more than 70 schools across the nation and helps nearly 80,000 parents and guardians educate their children.
