EAGLE NEWS
Imagine Lincoln PCS
4207 Norcross Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 808-5600
Principal Goddard’s Email
daniell.goddard@pgcps.org
Mission:
ILPCS is to provide
students with a worldclass learning opportunity
by creating a caring
learning environment,
developing the intellect
and morality of our
students and preparing
children for a life of
leadership in a rapidly
changing world.
Vision:
ILPCS is to develop
world-class leaders for
tomorrow.
Mark your Calendar:
01/06 and 01/09Student Code of Conduct
Assembly Refreshers (K-8)
01/12Imagine Lincoln Board Meeting
@ 4:30pm
01/15PTO Meeting @ 6:00pm
01/19MLK Day: Schools and offices
closed
01/23End of 2nd quarter
01/26Schools closed for Students ,
Grading for Teachers
01/30
JIF It Up activities and College
and Spirit Wear Day (Cheer
Performances for A/B Squad)
01/05
Elementary Basketball season
has started!! (Gr. 4-6); Dates
TBA
Monthly Newsletter
January 2015
From the Administration Team of Imagine Lincoln:
The Administrative team at ILPCS would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of our students,
parents and staff. This past year has been a year of change, welcomed increased
expectations and academic growth and development for our students at ILPCS. We look
forward to a successful 2015 for ALL!! Also, as always, if you have any questions or
comments, please feel free to contact the administration team and we will be more than
happy to assist you. We truly appreciate your partnership in the education of your child.
Please read and adhere to the following reminders:
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As we continue within the winter season, please remind your student to wear their coats,
hats, gloves and scarves on a daily. In addition, students must be in complete uniform each
day. Please ensure students are wearing their red uniform sweaters, as it gets chilly in the
classrooms.
Daily Dismissal for students is 3:10pm. Please ensure that your child is picked up on time. All
students who are repeat late pick-up offenders will initially be provided warnings, and then
students will be referred to our After Care program (Springboard) for a nominal fee. Parents
are responsible for paying all After Care fees accumulated due to late pick-ups. With repeat
non-compliance PG local authorities will be contacted.
* Springboard rates and hours: AM daily rate $6.99 (6:30-8:15am) and PM daily rate $14.99 (3:106:30pm); annual registration fees will apply for each family
Intervention Supports and Reminders
RTI (Response to Intervention) consent forms are overdue for participating families and
intervention teacher support to students and teachers is in progress. However, participating
families will need to continue to supplement our intervention support at home with daily
practice of foundation skills (i.e. flashcard reviews, participation in ARC (Advanced Reading
Challenge for 3-8), A-Z Reading Challenge for K-2, and online academic support programming
like Kahn Academy).
Saturday School Updates
Parents we are still looking for students to support our Saturday school intervention for
students in grades K-8. All students who participate must pay the $50 tuition fee to absorb
the cost for student participation. Next session: Saturday, January 24, and January 31,
2015 from 9-12pm. Seats are still available!! Please contact Mrs. Elkins or Mr. Johnson for
additional questions or concerns.
Character Corner
The character trait for the month of December is responsibility.
"Once a child has fulfilled the obligation that comes with responsibility, he or she gains a
sense of satisfaction.... It's these positive feelings that help motivate the child
to continue
taking on responsibilities in the future."
--Lawrence Balter, professor of Applied Psychology, New York University
Performance Character Trait for January-May is curiosity. This character trait supports the
focus to build literacy across the curriculum.
“Curiosity: The Fuel of Development” by Dr. Bruce Perry on Scholastic.com
Children are such curious creatures. They explore, question, and wonder, and by doing so, learn. From
the moment of birth, likely even before, humans are drawn to new things. When we are curious about
something new, we want to explore it. And while exploring we discover.
Read the full article at:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/curiosity.htm