UPPER CAMPUS NEWS Saturday, November 20, 2021 Imagine School at North Port 2757 Sycamore Street North Port, Florida 34289 John B. Halcomb, Principal john.halcomb@imagineschools.org (941) 426-2050 extension 706

Hello Imagine Families, Last week we congratulated our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jake Heaton, and our Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Amy Van Pelt. Both were nominated and selected by their colleagues in recognition of the work they do to make Imagine School at North Port an excellent school. Please continue reading below to learn more about these two outstanding members of the ISNP team. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, it is important to think about those for whom we are thankful. All of us at ISNP are very thankful for you, our students and our Imagine families! We are thankful that you choose to partner with us in the education of your child, and we are thankful for your continuous support as we learn and grow together. Thank you! Students return to school on Monday, November 29. Enjoy the holiday break and have a great Thanksgiving! John B. Halcomb Principal, ISNP Upper Campus

Mark Your Calendar   Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday Break ________________________________  Saturday, November 27 Young Marine Color Guard, AMVETS Post 312 Monday, November 29 ASAP, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 501 Special Student Government Meeting, 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rm 702 Debate Team Meeting, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m., Rm 403 Peer Tutoring, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rm 403 Band and Choir Holiday Decoration Party, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 905 Mathcounts Meeting, 3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Rm 205 Boys Weightlifting Off-season Training, 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Rm 806 Young Marines Drill Squad Practice, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 505  Math Help with Mrs. Webb, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Rm 409   Tuesday, November 30 Symphonic Band Trumpet Sectionals, 7:20 a.m., Rm 805 6th Grade Team Meeting, 9:13 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Rm 801 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), 12:15 – 12:40 p.m., Rm 705 ASAP, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 501 Young Marines Special Archery Drill (invitation only), 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Athletic Field Peer Tutoring, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rm 403 Imagine School Lightsaber Academy, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Cafeteria Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Rm 203 Symphonic Band Low Brass Sectionals, 3:30 p.m., Rm 805 ISNP Spirit Night at All Boca Lupo Restaurants, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lehigh High School, HOME, 6:00 p.m., Butler Park Wednesday, December 1 Symphonic Band Percussion Sectionals, 7:20 a.m., Rm 805 8th Grade Team Meeting, 10:05 a.m. – 10:52 a.m., Rm 408 7th Grade Team Meeting, 8:20 a.m. – 9:08 a.m., Rm 402  ASAP, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 501 Cabinet Meeting, 3:45 p.m., Rm 701 3D Design Club, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Rm 405 Boys Weightlifting Off-season Training, 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Rm 806 Symphonic Band Woodwinds Sectionals, 3:30 p.m., Rm 805 Debate Team Meeting, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m., Rm 403 Peer Tutoring, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rm 403 Math Help with Mrs. Webb, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Rm 409 Boys Basketball vs Sarasota Military Academy, HOME, JV at 5:30 p.m., Varsity at 7:00 p.m. Girls JV Soccer vs South Fort Myers High School, AWAY, 6:30 p.m.   Thursday, December 2 Young Marines Wear Uniforms to School Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Rm 805 Renaissance Club Meeting, 12:15 p.m., Rm 703 Young Marines Promotion Drill, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria ASAP, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 501 Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Rm 203 Girls Girls Weightlifting Meet, 3:30 p.m., Lemon Bay High School (early release for athletes at 2:15 p.m.)   Friday, December 3 Music Officers Meeting, 7:20 a.m., Rm 805 ASAP, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 501 PRISM Club Meeting, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Rm 403 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. LaBelle High School, AWAY, 6:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball vs Parrish High School, AWAY, 7:00 p.m.   Saturday, December 4 Band and Choir Accepting Donations at Publix, The Shoppes at Price Crossing, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Boys Weightlifting Off-season Training, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m., Rm 806 Young Marines March in North Port Poinsettia Parade UPCOMING EVENTS: Access the Upper Campus School Calendar HERE December 14: Music Winter Concert December 17 - December 22: High School Midterm Exams December 22: End of Quarter Two December 23 - January 7: Winter Break January 10: Professional Day for Staff, No School for Students

Congratulations to the ISNP 2021 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jake Heaton!

"This is my 11th year at ISNP. I worked in Spain for two years teaching English before starting at Imagine. I taught Spanish for 7 years before switching over to 6th grade math. While teaching Spanish, I served as the Electives Team Leader and the advisor for several clubs. Now I serve as the 6th grade team lead and offer tutoring before school and at ASAP. I really enjoy seeing my students learn, and I love every bit of my job." Upon nominating Mr. Heaton, his peers stated that he frequently “goes out of his way” to support others and provide guidance, and that he makes new staff and students feel welcomed and heard. “He is committed to the students and a friendly face on campus.”   Congratulations Mr. Heaton on being selected by your peers as this year's Teacher of the Year. We greatly appreciate the commitment you bring every day to the classroom. The ongoing success of your students is a testament to your dedication. Thank you!

The ISNP 2021 Staff Member of the Year Mrs. Amy Van Pelt

Mrs. Van Pelt began teaching at Imagine School at Northport when it opened in 2008. She began as an Elementary Math and Science teacher for grades 3-5 and eventually joined the Electives team as a STEM teacher. In 2019, Mrs. Van Pelt became the Guidance Counselor for elementary and middle school students coordinating her time between both campuses. At the beginning of this year, Mrs. Van Pelt became the High School Academic Advisor helping students to successfully navigate high school and assisting them in preparing for college and other post-secondary goals. ISNP faculty and staff stated that Mrs. Van Pelt goes well above and beyond as a Counselor; she truly cares about the staff and students, speaks to them with dignity and respect and always shows a positive attitude; she represents Imagines’ 6 Pillars of Character and exhibits an outstanding work effort.  Congratulations Mrs. Van Pelt on this well-earned award! Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to the growth of ISNP and our students!

CLASS OF 2022 These Sharks Are Making Waves!

Stacey Nelson

Alexis Algarin

Serena Kohler

Congratulations to these Seniors for earning acceptance into the colleges and universities above their names. Seniors, as you receive information of your acceptance into post-secondary institutions, contact Mrs. Van Pelt at Amy.vanpelt@imagineschools.org and let her know. Go Sharks!

Understanding History: The Immigrant Experience

Last week, students in Mrs. Ness' United States History classes finished their unit on immigration and urbanization. Lessons in this unit included students playing the interactive online game City of Immigrants. This is a role-playing game that has participants walk in the shoes of a fictional young person during an important period in U.S. history. Although fictional, the characters are based on the experiences of actual people and the games are designed to provide interpretations of what happened in the past based on careful research. The fate of the student's character depends on the choices each student makes. The imaginary character for Mrs. Ness' class was Lena Brodsky, a 14-year-old Russian immigrant living in New York City in 1907 who works long hours in a factory trying to save money to bring her family to America. Students learned the impacts of child labor and the development of the labor movement. Students worked at their own pace and each decision they made could lead to vastly different experiences for Lena. Each choice was realistic to an immigrant's experience, and every decision impacted the next step in Lena's journey. The pictures included above are of students in various stages of the game.

Moving Math

On Friday, November 19, Mrs. Webb's math classes enjoyed a day outside participating in math scavenger hunts. Students worked with a partner or a small group to solve equations posted around campus. Algebra 1 Honors solved and graphed inequalities with variables on both sides; pre-algebra students worked on solving equations with exponents using the order of operations; and 5th-period students solved word problems with fractions. It was a great day to get outside, get moving, and solve math equations!

Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!

Each year, members of the Sarasota-Manatee Navy League help to celebrate the United States Marine Corp's (USMC) Birthday. This year our Imagine Young Marines provided a Color Guard at the beginning of the evening. Color Guard members (left to right with Major General Dimetri Henry) included Young Marines Gunnery Sergeant Hunter Perry, Gunnery Sergeant Gilberto Berrios, Sergeant Hannah Weinrich, and Sergeant Cayne Roser. Also in attendance were Corporal Chuck Raposa and Adult Volunteer Jennifer Morales. The special quest speaker was USMC Major General Dimetri Henry (bottom left photo). In addition, YM Roser was chosen to help cut the USMC Birthday cake. It is a tradition for the oldest and youngest attending Marines (bottom right) to assist with this special honor. Happy Birthday USMC!  OORAH!

Don't Forget About the Money, Money, Money available to Seniors! Mrs. Van Pelt, Academic Advisor, has provided these lists of available scholarships:  Scholarship Opportunities: List 1 Additional Scholarship Opportunities: List 2 Review these attachments for the list of scholarships, links, and requirements. Select the ones you are eligible for and submit your application. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Mrs. Van Pelt at Amy.vanpelt@imagineschools.org.

Current Protocols for Students with Exposure to COVID-19 Parents or legal guardians of students who are known to have been in direct contact with an individual who received a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19 may choose one of the following options: Allow their student to attend school, school-sponsored activities, or be on school property, without restrictions or disparate treatment, so long as the student remains asymptomatic; or Quarantine the student for a period of time not to exceed seven days from the date of last direct contact with an individual that is positive for COVID-19. Currently, ISNP Upper Campus has no students and no staff members out due to testing positive for COVID-19. You may access the ISNP COVID-19 Dashboard HERE, and an updated infographic is attached below that provides quick reference to the latest guidance on quarantining. If you have any questions about these protocols, please contact Ms. Mary Devore, Clinic Aide, by calling 941-426-2050, ext. 602 or by emailing her at Mary.devore@imagineschools.org.

Pre-order Your Copy Today! Now through December 22, you can pre-order your 2022 ISNP Upper Campus Yearbook for ONLY $30. Information on how to order online is provided below along with additional information on how you can purchase a personalized ad. Contact Mr. Mark Weaver, Journalism Teacher and Yearbook Coordinator, at Mark.weaver@imagineschools.org for any questions regarding the ISNP Yearbook.

SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS? REPORT IT! Fortify FL is an anonymous tip hotline, and ISNP has installed access to it on every school-issued Chromebook. An app is also available for downloading to your mobile device. This is a valuable resource and is in place to address real issues of danger or threat to an individual or to the school as a whole. Please recognize it as such, respect its purpose, and do not abuse it by making false claims or reports.  

INFORMATIONAL LINKS 2021 ISNP Student and Family Handbook 2021 Upper Campus Student and Family Handbook Signature Page Instructions on Updating your Password or Email Address in the Family Access Portal The Family Access Portal ISNP Technology User Agreement 2021-2022 2021-2022 Technology User Agreement Signature Page 2021 ISNP School Calendar and Early Release Dates 2021-2022 Sarasota County School District Calendar Attendance Matters! Attendance Habits ISNP Upper Campus Morning Arrival Map ISNP Upper Campus Dismissal Map  High School Classroom Supply List Middle School Classroom Supply List Student Transportation Request Form Bus Routes FAFSA Resources: Creating an FSA ID 2022-23 FAFSA Completion 2022-23 FAFSA Completion (Spanish Subtitles) Meal Program

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