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IC Imagine Public Charter School

July 25, 2024

IC Imagine Families,

We are just two weeks away from the start of another fantastic school year. If you haven't already, you should have received an email regarding setting up your parent portal on Infinite Campus. Please reach out to us if you haven't received it yet. It is crucial that you create your parent account and complete the registration as soon as possible.

  • For Middle School, there is a new Cell Phone Procedure in place. If students bring cell phones or smart watches they will be collected daily during Advisory, and locked in a secure location. [Click to learn more]

  • This year we are offering a new daily morning bus pick-up option available at the Asheville Outlets. Interested? Please fill out the Bus Application and submit your Rider Agreement by Wednesday, July 31st. [Click to learn more]

  • Sophomore, junior, and senior students have the opportunity to park at IC Imagine. Limited student parking spaces are available in the lower lot, with seniors being assigned spots through a lottery system. Seniors must submit their application by July 31st to enter the lottery and must make the payment to secure the permit. [Click to learn more]

  • Blue Ridge Health is offering $10 sports physical days on 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/5, and 8/6 at IC Imagine. Interested parents will need to complete a Blue Ridge Health School Based Health Registration form, if not already on file, as well as bring their completed sports physical forms printed out from the Final Forms site to the appointment. Make an appointment by calling 828-233-2261. 

Continue reading below to learn more about the upcoming school year.

ATTENDANCE & ENROLLMENT

Attendance is critically important to student success!  Our first day of school is Wednesday, August 7th.  Additionally, the first 20 days of attendance inform our funding for the entire school year, so it is essential for students to be present.  If you know your child will be absent when school begins, please email enrollment@icimagine.org. 

From experience, we know decisions related to school enrollment can alter quickly during the summer based on situations and relocations related to employment and family/student needs.  If your child(ren) will not return to IC Imagine next year, please notify us immediately by sending an email to enrollment@icimagine.org. 

Lastly, the Attendance Policy (Policy 401) has been updated. A couple of new items to point out is that K-8 students picked up after 3:50 pm who are not registered with ASCEND or participating in an after-school activity will incur a late pick up fee of $10/day. Middle School is introducing a new attendance make-up requirement.  [Click to learn more]

CALENDAR

Want to stay up to date on everything happening at IC Imagine? Click here to add our Google Calendar to your device. [Click for the 24- 25 School Year Calendar]

OPEN HOUSE  - MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH

There will be many places families can stop in during Open House, including the following:

  • Visit your child’s teacher(s)

  • After school off-campus clubs

  • ASCEND

  • Athletics

  • Used Uniform Sale

  • Spirit Wear Sales

  • Dismissal Tags and Carpools

  • Blue Ridge Health Sign-up

  • IPO/Volunteer


SCHOOL SUPPLIES

All school supply information can be found on the website.  [Click to learn more]

  • Lower School:  $75/student - This fee will be added to students’ accounts in Infinite Campus in August.

  • Middle School: List provided for families to purchase plus a recommended donation of $25/student that can be paid within Infinite Campus in August [Middle School List]

  • Upper School: List provided for families to purchase plus a recommended donation of $25/student that can be paid within Infinite Campus in August [Upper School List]


DRESS CODE - UPDATED

All IC Imagine students are expected to adhere to the stated Dress Code in all school environments.  Information about each school’s dress code can be found on our website.  [Click to learn more]

SPIRIT WEAR

We will have Spirit Wear for sale at our concession stand during the Open House. Cash, check, and credit card accepted.  Volunteers needed!

UNIFORM CONSIGNMENT SALE 

We will have a used uniform sale during Open House in the Gym.  Think bargain prices…$2/item!  If you have questions or want to volunteer for this event, please contact lyessiapaley@icimainge.org

If you have lightly used uniforms or spirit wear you wish to donate to the school, please drop them by the Front Office anytime Monday - Thursday from 8 am - 2 pm.

KINGFISHER ATHLETICS:  FALL SPORTS TRYOUT INFO

All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to tryout for any of our fall sports.  Students must have a current sports physical on file in their Final Forms account before the first tryout date, so don’t wait until the last minute!  If you have any questions, contact Coach Irvin (DevinIrvin@icimagine.org).

Final Forms: This platform requires both a parent and student account because there are forms that both parties must sign/acknowledge.  Additionally, the annual physical form can be accessed here, completed and uploaded.  Final Forms user instructions can be found here. [Click for Final Forms Registration] 

ASCEND

This is IC Imagine’s daily after school program that offers extended care opportunities to families with students in grades K-5.  If you are considering ASCEND, please complete the interest form on the ASCEND webpage. [Click to learn more]

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

There are a variety of activities offered after school for all ages throughout the year. Interscholastic sports are available for students 6th - 12th grade. [Click to learn more]

LUNCHES

We will be partnering with Each One Teach One this year for families who wish to purchase lunches.  This service will begin in September.  Menu and ordering information will be communicated in August. [Click to learn more]

VOLUNTEER

We love volunteers!  If you want to help in a classroom, attend a field trip, or support in another capacity, be sure you have registered and have a current background check on file so you can volunteer when you are ready. [Click to learn more]

IPO

Imagine Parent Organization (IPO) is the school’s parent organization.  Parents play a vital role in IC Imagine’s community and are encouraged to get involved.  To learn about the many ways IPO serves our community, sign-up to volunteer, and/or join a committee, visit the IPO webpage.  [Click to learn more]

WEBSITE

Our website contains a plethora of information and we are continuing to update it with relevant information.  One great place to start is the Family Resources webpage! 

SPONSORSHIPS

Do you own a business or work for a company that would like to support our school?  With a minimum sponsorship of $500, companies can have a banner hung on our fence for the entire school year and receive additional recognition.  Contact giving@icimagine.org with questions.  [Click to become a sponsor]

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KINGFISHER KICKOFF AND KINGFISHER KRUSH RELEASE EVENT

SAVE THE DATE for this event at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company (131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville).  We are grateful to have the unique opportunity to collaborate with Asheville-based Devil's Foot Beverage Company to design our own custom can and beverage. Single cans and 4-packs will be available for purchase.  All proceeds from the sale of these sodas directly benefit IC Imagine.  This event is a wonderful way to build community with fellow IC Imagine families while supporting a local business who will be donating a percentage of in-house sales from the event back to our school.  Invite your family and friends as everyone is welcome to attend! 

As we approach the start of school, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your School Level Principal. 

Lower School

Jamie Williams

Ellen Girardi

Middle School

Ryan Bell  

Yvonne Bourque

Upper School

Meg Turner

Patrick Shaughnessy