Imagine-Chancellor Chargers
May 2024 Newsletter
A Message from the Principal
Dear Imagine-Chancellor Families,
As we approach the end of another school year, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we've shared together. It has been a year of growth, learning, and countless memorable moments. As we reflect on the past months, I am continually amazed by the character and resilience displayed by our students.
Throughout the year, our students have not only excelled academically but have also demonstrated exceptional character strengths that truly embody the spirit of our school community. Their commitment to kindness, empathy, and service has been inspiring to witness. From lending a helping hand to a classmate in need to leading initiatives that make a positive impact on our community, their actions speak volumes about their character.
One highlight of this school year has been our grade level service learning projects, where students have had the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations while making a difference in the lives of others. Through these projects, our students have learned valuable lessons about compassion, collaboration, and the importance of giving back. I encourage you to take some time to explore the various projects our students have undertaken, as they showcase the depth of their character and the positive impact they have had on our community.
I also want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated teachers and staff. Their unwavering commitment to our students' success, has not gone unnoticed. Their passion, creativity, and tireless efforts have made this school year truly exceptional. Please join me in thanking them for their hard work and dedication.
Lastly, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you, our families, for your ongoing support throughout the school year. Your partnership and involvement in your child's education are invaluable, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us each day. Together, we have created a nurturing and supportive environment where our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As we prepare to bid farewell to another school year, let us celebrate the accomplishments, cherish the memories, and look forward to the adventures that lie ahead. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community, and here's to a bright and promising future for all. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and support to prove WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!
With great appreciation,
Ms. Standley
The 2nd Annual Poetry and Art Event
Imagine Chancellor proudly presents:
The 2nd Annual Poetry and Art Event
Friday, May 10th
Doors open at 6:30PM
All age, family-friendly show
Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult
$1 per person (free for children 6 or younger) to enter
You may purchase 2 raffle tickets for every additional $1
Learn about All Things Narrative, TWLOHA, and other family-friendly events in South Florida
all while supporting Imagine students as they take the stage to share their original work.
Raffle prizes include t-shirts, TWLOHA merch, and art created by Imagine students.
Our performers are Imagine students, local poets, and even a magician!
Please contact
renata.zarro@imagine-chancellor.com with any questions.
People who are performing:
Local Poet and Utterance hostess: Jeanette Hickman
Nationally ranked slam poet Stella B
Local Poet and Actor Myles Lee
Imagine-Chancellor has ALL-STAR Volunteers
We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the wonderful volunteers who have generously given their time and energy to support the Imagine-Chancellor community.
Your dedication and commitment have made a significant impact on the lives of our students and staff. Whether you helped out in the classroom, organized events, assisted with administrative tasks, or contributed in any other way, your contributions have not gone unnoticed.
Your willingness to lend a helping hand embodies the spirit of community and collaboration that makes our school such a special place. We are truly fortunate to have such passionate and caring individuals among us. Thank you once again for your invaluable contributions. We are so grateful and STRONGER TOGETHER!
Celebrating Grade Level Service Learning Projects
In the spirit of giving back to our community, students across all grade levels at Imagine-Chancellor have been actively engaged in inspiring service learning projects. These projects not only enrich their learning experiences but also demonstrate their commitment to making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
We are immensely proud of their dedication, creativity, and compassion, and we look forward to seeing the impact they will continue to make in the future.
Thank you to all our students for embodying the values of service and community, and for inspiring us all to strive for a better world. #POSITIVITYINACTION
Imagine Schools National Character Essay Winner
The Imagine Schools 18th Annual National Character Essay Contest was held on April 11, 2024. We are proud of the many young Imagine Schools’ talented writers that participated in this year’s contest.
With 46 schools participating (96%), and 202 entries, a panel of 17 judges read and were inspired by essays that demonstrated an understanding of complex maxims related to this year’s theme of Courage.
Congratulations to Thanisha F. for receiving 2nd place nationally for 7th grade.
We also want to recognize all of our Imagine-Chancellor participants.
Positivity Project Character Strengths for May
Positivity Project will continue on our campus with a focus on Positivity in Action and the Other People Mindset. Below are the character strengths we will be focusing on each week during the month of May.
May 6-10: P2 Culminating Project
May 13-17: P2 Culminating Project
May 20-24: Outro Week– Other People Mindset (OPM)
May 20-30: Spirit Week
A resource Positivity Project is offering this year is P2 for Families!
This is an easy way for families to discuss the importance of character strengths and positive relationships. It is differentiated for various grade levels and includes 1 quote, 1 video and 3 questions to drive conversations around character at home.
P2 for Families-https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/
The password for each strength is P2 (case sensitive)
Human Growth & Development
Parents are able to exempt their child(ren) from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS (per FL State Statute 1003.42(5) and 1003.46). Imagine-Chancellor parent(s) and/or caregiver(s) who wish to exempt their child(ren) from participating in reproductive health and disease instruction, including instruction relating to HIV/AIDS, can make a written request to their child's school principal. A Human Growth and Development Study Exemption Form (Form 2140) can be accessed on the ISCC Parent Hub and will be sent home prior to instruction.
Summer Camp Sign-Up
Test Taking Tips for Parents
- Make sure that your child does all their homework and reading assignments, this will help make sure your child is prepared for the test.
- Encourage your child to space out their studying and homework assignments so that they won't be forced to cram on the night before the test.
- If you are anxious about your child's test, it's ok but try to keep cool around your child, you don't want them to get anxious about their tests too.
- Encourage your child to do well but don't pressure him/her. You may stress him/her out.
- It is important for your child to stay relaxed for the test.
- Keep a positive attitude about tests.
- Provide a quiet, well lighted area with little distractions to help your child study efficiently.
- Mark down test days on your calendar so you and your child are both aware of testing dates.
- Make sure that your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test.
- Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoid heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.
- Make sure that your child gets up early enough so that he/she will be on time to school.
- Let your child relax for a few hours before bedtime, it can be stressful for a child to study all night.
- Talking about the test with your child can relieve stress about test taking.
- Praise/reward your child when they do well on a test or for their hard work preparing for a test.
- Encourage them to do better if they don't do well.
Visit TestTakingTips.com for more test taking help.
Testing Anxiety
THE FIVE CAUSES OF TEST ANXIETY:
· Test anxiety is a learned behavior
· The association of grades and personal worth causes test anxiety
· Test anxiety can come from a feeling of a lack of control
· Test anxiety can develop from fear of alienation from parents, family, and friends due to poor grades and performance
MYTHS OF TEST ANXIETY:
· Students are born with test anxiety
· Test anxiety is a mental illness
· Test anxiety cannot be reduced
· Any level of test anxiety is bad
· All students who are not prepared have test anxiety
· Students who are well prepared will not have test anxiety
· Very intelligent students and students taking high-level courses do not have test anxiety
· Attending class and doing my homework should reduce all my test anxiety
· Being told to relax during a test will make you relaxed
· Doing nothing about test anxiety will make it go away
· Reducing test anxiety will guarantee better grade
High Ridge Road Student Drop Off and Pickup NOT PERMITTED
Rules and procedures are put into place to ensure the safety of all students, families, and staff. Students are not permitted to be dropped off and/or picked up on High Ridge Road or in the High Ridge Landing Apartment Complex property. If your child is a car rider you are required to go through the car line. If they are a walker, High Ridge Road or the apartment complex ARE NOT options for drop off or pickup. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Student Tardiness
It has come to our attention that a significant number of students are arriving after the designated start time of 8:30 AM.
Please be reminded that classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM, and it is important for all students to be in attendance on time to ensure they do not miss valuable instruction time.
In the event that a student arrives past 8:30 AM, we require parents to park and personally escort their child to the front office to sign them in. This procedure is in place to maintain the safety and accountability of our student body.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and your support in helping us maintain a structured and productive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Helpful Hint: Morning arrival car lines have extremely little to no traffic between 8:00-8:15 am.
Handicap Parking Spots
Visitor Policy
POSITIVITY IN ACTION
Invest in Imagine
Invest in Imagine! This is the easiest possible fundraiser for your families and businesses to take part in! It is simply a donation to our school. All donations welcome!
Daily Arrival Procedures
Students who are enrolled in before care will be able to enter the campus daily from 7:15-7:45 am off of High Ridge Road. Parents will receive special car tags to identify as before care students.
All students will use hand sanitizer prior to entering the building.
Access to the school off High Ridge Road will not be accessible from 7:45 am-8:45 am.
Parents who are not enrolled in before care will enter the campus off of Miner Rd following traffic down Imagine Way. Gates will be open to all students at 7:50 am each morning.
All other students will not be permitted to enter campus prior to 7:50 am.
Dismissal Procedures
Staggered dismissal times will remain the same:
K-2- 3:00 pm
3rd-5th- 3:15 pm
6th-8th- 3:30 pm
Dismissal Sides
K-2: South side of the school
K-8 students with siblings: South side of the school
3rd-8th students without siblings: North side of the school
· All students will remain in their classroom during dismissal
· PikMyKid will be utilized as our dismissal program
· Parents must check-in using the PikMyKid app or provide the designated staff member the assigned dismissal number for their child(ren). Please place your PikmyKid dismissal tag on your rear view mirror or dashboard for staff to easily see.
· Gates will be open to all students at dismissal times. Dismissal traffic will flow down Imagine Way (back road off of Miner Rd) and onto north or the south side of the campus based off your child(ren)'s designated side.
· If you have multiple children in different grade levels, please come at the oldest child’s release time to pick up all of your children on the SOUTH SIDE of the school.
· Please do not come earlier than your child’s assigned dismissal time. Parents that have children in grades 3-8 that come early will be directed to go around and come back at their assigned time.
Parents will be charged a fee of $20 for any student picked up after 4:00 p.m.
School Uniforms
InUnison will remain our school uniform vendor for this school year. All of the shirt colors will remain the same as well as the shorts/pants colors. If you wish to order online for this year, the link to the uniform website is below.
Imagine Chancellor
Email: stephanie.standley@imagineschools.org
Website: imagine-chancellor.com
Location: 3333 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 561-585-1189
Facebook: facebook.com/imagine-chancellor
Twitter: @chancellor_bb