In This Issue:

   1) Dear Parents/Guardians
   2) E-Newsletter and Campus Editions
   3) Student Choir Auditions
   4) Classroom Volunteer Schedule
   5) Flag Football Volunteer Referees Needed
   6) 08-09 and 09-10 Yearbook Blowout Sale
   7) Upcoming Events

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1) Dear Parents/Guardians
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This week was exciting on several different fronts!  First, it was extremely
gratifying to see both campuses settle into a calm routine, with teachers already
digging deep into our curriculum and challenging students with exciting and
engaging activities!  Second, I was overwhelmed by the school pride and showing of support for "Mr. Matthews Mohawk Monday" by all of our students and our parents as well!  Our school's next challenge will be to improve the number of students performing at or above grade level in all content areas and across all grades.  To assist in this effort, our teachers have undergone additional professional development this summer to increase their knowledge in high yield teaching strategies.  We have also expanded our instructional schedule to include 30 minutes daily of additional enrichment for students who are currently performing on or above grade level.  As always, students who are struggling will continue to receive at least 30 minutes of additional instruction in small groups each day.  Again, all of this extra support occurs in addition to our students' full academic day!

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2) E-Newsletter and Campus Editions
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Just a reminder that today marks the first e-newsletter edition, as well as
different versions for the elementary and middle school campuses.  In order to stay informed on the latest Imagine news (newsletters, announcements, etc), please give your email address(es) to one of your child's teachers.  Don't forget that your email account also serves as your username for our online interactive grade book Teacherease, which allows you to stay updated on your child's grading and academic progress. As always, our Friday newsletters will be archived on our school's website: http://www.imagineschoolatnorthport.com.

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3) Student Chorus Auditions
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Fourth and fifth grade students, we are starting up a chorus just for you!  The
choir will rehearse after school from 3:15 to 4:15 every Tuesday afternoon with
performances throughout the year.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 14th after school.  If you are interested, please be sure to sign up and pick up an audition sheet for more information.  Please contact Ms. Minton with any questions.  Good luck!

Imagine School at North Port received three national awards:
Imagine School of the Year, Character Education Award, and Co-Winner
for Parent Choice Award for new Imagine charter schools.

PTO Gen Mtg | Sept 7, 6:00 p Elementary Gymnasium Cross Country Try Outs | Sept 8, 3:15 - 4:00p 5th-8th grade, Middle School field Volleyball & Football Games | Sept 14, 4:00p (Home) Volleyball & Football Games | Sept 16, 4:00p (Home) Football Game | Sept 23, 4:00p Click for school start times

CONGRATULATIONS! Imagine School at North Port
has achieved an A rating!

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4) Classroom Volunteer Schedule
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Classroom Volunteer Schedule
(Classroom volunteers must schedule with individual classroom teacher in advance)

Gousse, Guzman, Stritz: Wed., Fri. 9:00AM-12:00PM

Gaines, Aragon, Thomas: Tue.-Th. 8:15AM- 10:00AM, 11:45AM-2:00PM

Kanyan, Baggett, Melvin: M-Th. 9:00AM- 11:00AM, 12:00PM-1:30PM

Cella, Johnson, Cook: M-F. 12:30PM-2:30PM

Taylor, Hinton, Jeppesen: Tue., Th. 9AM- 11AM

Brannack, Johnston, Allen: Tue., Th. 9AM-2PM

Thompson, Gould, Fernandez: Tue., Th. 10:30AM-12:00PM

Herman, Sennett, Jorgensen: Tue., Th. 9:00AM-11:00AM

PE, Music, Art, Computer Lab: Monday-Friday 9:45AM-11AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM

(Art: Occasional Saturdays)

Media Center:  Monday-Friday 8:15AM-9:45AM, 12:00PM-1:30PM

School Wide Volunteering Opportunities
(The following opportunities do not need to be scheduled.
You may "drop in" anytime and sign in with the front office)
Arrival: 7:40AM-8:15AM
Cafeteria: Monday-Friday, 10:55AM-1:00PM Volunteer Job Board: (Located in the front office) 8:30AM-2:00PM Dismissal : 2:40PM-3:00PM

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5) Flag Football Referees Needed
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Flag Football needs volunteers to help referee games on Sept. 14th and 28th, Oct. 14th and 21st.  Two referees are needed per game. All games begin at 4:00pm at the middle school field.  Please contact Coach Kanyan by phone at 426-2050, ext. 105 or by e-mail at Jason.kanyan@imagineschools.com.
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6) 08-09 and 09-10 Yearbook Blowout Sale
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Over the summer we uncovered a box of new yearbooks from the 08-09 and the 09-10 school year. If you would like to purchase either year, please bring $5.00 to the Elementary school front office.

 Best Regards,

Justin H. Matthews

Principal