April 3, 2023: Grade 5 Cultural Program, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, APC

April 3, 2023: Registration for Summer Enrichment Opens

April 4, 2023: JWAC Kosovo Campaign Dinner, 6:00 PM, details below

April 5, 2023: MYP Coffee with Mrs. Hinterscher and Dean Strough, details below

April 5 - 7, 2023: Grade 10 Overnight to Allaso Ranch

April 6, 2023: Grade 1 Habitat Showcase & Art Show, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Classrooms & APC

April 10, 2023: Full School Day, B-Day

April 11, 2023: Grade 8 Community Project Exhibition, 6:00 PM, APC

April 12, 2023: Grade 12 Coffee with Mrs. Anaya, details below

April 14, 2023: Grade 1 Field Trip to the Dallas Zoo

April 15, 2023: Kolors for Kosovo Event, details below

2022 - 2023 School Calendar

2023 - 2024 School Calendar

Support your school in the New Year!

We have an ambitious goal: $100,000 by June 30, 2023.

The funds raised on #NTXGivingDay put us over halfway there!

We ask that you consider stretching your gift to $500 per family, knowing that the funds raised will go to maintaining the best college-preparatory K12 experience available.

Please contact advancement@imaginenorthtexas.org to learn more.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on the following college acceptances:

American University; Arizona State University; Baylor University; Belmont University; Berklee College of Music; California State University, Chico; California State University, Fresno; California State Polytechnic University; Carnegie Mellon University; Drake University; Emory University; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Fordham University; George Mason University; Hampton University; Hendrix College; Illinois Institute of Technology; Jacksonville University; LeTourneau University; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Loyola University, Chicago; Michigan State University; Montclair State University; Morgan State University; New York University; Northeastern University; Nova Southeastern University; Ohio State University; Oregon State University; Penn State University; Purdue; Saint Edwards University; Samford University; Seton Hall University; Southern Methodist University; Southern New Hampshire University; St. John's University; Stephen F. Austin State University; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M, Corpus Christi; Texas Tech University; Union College; University of Alabama, Birmingham; University of Arizona; University of Arkansas; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Riverside; University of Central Arkansas; University of Colorado; University of Connecticut, Avery Point; University of Houston; University of Kentucky; University of Mary-Hardin Baylor; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; University of New Hampshire; University of New Mexico; University of North Texas; University of Oklahoma; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Austin; University of Texas, Dallas; University of Texas, San Antonio; University of Toronto, Canada; University of Utah; Washington State University; Wichita State University.

Scholarship Awards

The Class of 2023 has earned $3,190,020 in college and university scholarships. This number represents a combination of partial scholarships, full scholarships, one-time scholarships, and comprehensive, fully funded, four-year scholarships.

There are 39 students in the Class of 2023.

See below for programme-specific Frequently Asked Questions and the 2022-2023 Student/Family Handbook:

• Primary Years Programme FAQs
• Middle Years Programme FAQs
• Diploma Programme FAQs
• 2022-2023 Student/Family Handbook

Registration for Summer Enrichment is now open on MySchoolBucks.

If you have questions about enrichment, please contact: Courtney.Terrell@iiant.org

Imagine's Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC) is hosting a dinner and discussion panel to raise funds to support HALO Trust's demining efforts in Arlatt Village, Kosovo. The event will be held on April 4, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Guitar Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, #102, McKinney, TX 75070. Tickets range from $15 to $100, with varied seating and dinner options. Ticket sales close April 3, 2023.

Discussion panel guests include the Ambassador of Kosovo, Mr. Ilir Dugolli; Minister Counselor Mr. Bujar Maxhuni; Scott O'Grady, an American military pilot who was shot down behind enemy lines in 1995 in Bosnia; Diana Zoga, a journalist for the Dallas NBC affiliate; Gino Mulliqi, the first Albanian-American to hold a city council seat in Texas; and Doc Vranici, an Albanian-American business owner.

To purchase tickets or donate, visit: Kosovo De-Mining Fundraiser Dinner Tickets, Tue, Apr 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite.

For more information, contact lindsay.johnston@iiant.org

Please join us for our final MYP Coffee of the year. Mrs. Hinterscher, the Upper School Director, along with Mr. Strough, the Upper School Dean of Students, will be presenting on the implementation of restorative practices throughout Upper School.

This is an in-person event.

Please join us for our final DP Coffee of the year. Mrs. Anaya, the DP Coordinator, will overview the Senior IB exam schedule and procedures with Grade 12 families.

This is an in-person event.

Join JWAC outside of the APC for a celebration of color and learning.

Select one time to attend:

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
• 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Tickets are $5 and include four (4) bags of color with additional bags for $1. Special edition bracelets are available as well for $10. All proceeds go towards demining fields in Kosovo!

Tickets and bracelets and required signed permission slips are available on MySchoolBucks.

• Sales end at 10 PM on April 3, 2023.
• No sales at the event.
• Permission slips should be returned to the front office, to the attention of Mrs. Johnston.

Questions? Please contact Lindsay.Johnston@iiant.org.

College Week at Imagine

April 24- 28, 2023. Details to come.

College Visits on Campus

All Spring 2023 campus visits from college representatives take place in the APC from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM unless otherwise noted. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Ferraro at julie.ferraro@iiant.org.

April 6, 2023

Butler University

DePaul University

High Point University

Hillsdale College

Louisiana Tech University

Marist College

Mississippi State University

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma State University

Samford University

University of Arkansas

University of Cincinnati

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Missouri

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Wichita State University

A special thanks to all of our families for promptly completing the Intent To Return questionnaire. Most of our families will be returning this fall for the 2023-2024 school year. We are already working diligently behind the scenes to prepare the master schedule and enrollment needs for our school.

For those families that will not be returning or are unsure if they will be returning, we will contact you in early May. At this time, we will be soliciting your final decision, if we don’t already have it. And, for those families that will be leaving, we will work with you through the withdrawal process to secure a smooth transition to your child’s new school.

Meanwhile, if your plans change, please contact Sharon Hinnant, our Registrar at:  Sharon.Hinnant@ImagineSchools.org.

Currently enrolled students with siblings that have applied for admissions and have requested to be on the priority sibling waiting list have done everything that is needed at this time to pursue enrollment. 

Offers for Kindergarten will occur in the March/April timeframe. Offers for other grades typically occur once the school year has ended and withdrawals have been confirmed. 

The Administrative Staff works all summer and enrollment offers are made whenever the school is notified of a student withdrawal. This may occur after the summer or after the 2023-2024 school year has started. 

Please note: All student candidates seeking admissions must apply for admission. The Admissions Lottery Waiting List number is irrelevant for siblings; siblings are placed on the priority sibling waiting list based on when their currently enrolled sibling enrolled.

If you have questions, please contact:  Sharon.Hinnant@ImagineSchools.org.

Please note the following important information regarding attendance requirements:

• ALL absences are included in the 90% rule for the 2022 - 2023 school year; this includes absences due to COVID.
• Please note that the State of Texas does not differentiate between an "excused" or "unexcused" absence; not being in school counts as an absence, regardless of the reason for the absence.
• Imagine International Academy of North Texas differentiates between an "excused" and "unexcused" absence for the purposes of determining eligibility for make-up work.
• At Imagine International Academy of North Texas, COVID absences are not included for individual course credit recovery purposes in the Upper School.

Questions related to attendance can be directed to the registrar: Sharon.Hinnant@iiant.org

Please be aware of the following dates for the State of Texas STAAR tests in Grades 3-10.

We ask that families do not plan vacations during this time, as the school is unable to reschedule these dates.

Per House Bill 4545 requirements, students who do not take a STAAR test are required to complete 30 hours of required remediation per subject.

Please reach out to the Regional Academic and Assessment Director with any questions, Helen.Ritchey@imagineschools.org.

2023 Spring STAAR Testing Dates

April 18, 2023: STAAR English 1 and English 2 EOC (9th and 10th Grades)

April 20, 2023: Grades 7 and Grade 8 ELAR STAAR

April 25, 2023: Grades 3, 4, and 5 ELAR STAAR

April 27, 2023: Grade 6 ELAR STAAR

May 2, 2023: STAAR Biology, EOC, Grade 5 Science STAAR, Grade 8 Science STAAR

May 4, 2023: STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies, Grade 10 US History EOC

May 8, 2023: STAAR Algebra EOC, Grade 7 Math STAAR, Grade 8 Math STAAR

May 9, 2023: STAAR Grade 6 Math

May 10, 2023: STAAR Math Grades 3, 4, and 5

Imagine International Academy of North Texas provides limited financial assistance with meals, uniforms, field trips, after-school care, and other student-related activities for those students who qualify for eligibility on the basis of their family income. If you believe your household is in need of financial assistance, please complete the form below in order to determine eligibility.

Click here for the IIA-NT Financial Assistance Application Form

Each year, Officer Lee shares information about the McKinney Police Department Teen Academy. You can find the flyer outside of his office and linked HERE.

Grade Level Representatives are parent volunteers, appointed by the school leadership, who work to enhance communication, provide feedback, and build community. Throughout the year, this committee meets with school leadership to serve as a voice for the parent body.

GLRs also have traditionally coordinated low-key, off-campus social events for the grade level. We are glad to be able to return to this model this year. When grade-level events are scheduled, they will be listed here.

Grade 12: Class of 2023 parents and families are invited to celebrate our graduates at the Senior Dinner on May 22, 2023. Please purchase tickets here by April 14, 2023.

GLR Names and Contact Information

Grade K: Sri B Nanthini Kishore, Class of 2035, ImagineGLRK@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 1: Lindsey Conroy, Class of 2034, ImagineGLR-1@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 2: Anthonette Ayitey-Adjin Class of 2033, ImagineGLR-G2@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 3: Ashok Sundaram, Class of 2032, ImagineGLR-G3@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 4: Tania Reed Class of 2031, ImagineGLR-G4@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 5: Tasneem Saifee, Class of 2030, ImagineGLR-G5@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 6: Jennifer Castleman, Class of 2029, ImagineGLR-G6@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 7: Michael Wooton, Class of 2028, ImagineGLR-G7@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 8: Melissa Burkes, Class of 2027, ImagineGLR-G8@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 9: Kim Dean, Class of 2026, ImagineGLR-G9@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 10: Amy Finley, Class of 2025, ImagineGLR-G10@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 11: Naveen Dantuluri, Class of 2024, ImagineGLR-G11@imaginenorthtexas.org

Grade 12: Jennifer Clough, Class of 2023, ImagineGLR-G12@imaginenorthtexas.org

Please be certain to check your spam folders in the case that you are not receiving communication from your GLR.

As members of our Dragon family, you can help spread the word about job openings. We are an IB World School, providing an academically rigorous K-12 education in a family-like school culture. 

We have several current opportunities if you or someone you know is interested in being a part of our school.

• Upper School Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• IT Summer Technology Support

All full-time positions include an excellent benefits package.

Questions? Please contact employment@imaginenorthtexas.org Interested in employment for the 2023-2024 school year? Check out our website!

Welcome to the "Did You Know?" section of the newsletter, a place to read and learn of our Dragon community accomplishments: students, faculty, staff, including academic, athletic, personal, and more.

Congratulations to the Imagine Track and Field Team on another successful invitational at Liberty Christian Academy on March 28, 2023. Grade 7 girls took home first place in the 4x400 race! The following individual students also placed:

Grade 6: Myla Ellis, second overall in the girls 100m run and first overall in the Grade 6 girls 200m sprint, Nyswini Ravi, third overall in the 100m hurdles, Grade 7: Araoluwa Akinfenwa placed first overall in the girls 200m run and set a school record, Vishnu Yogesh, second overall in the boys 2400m run and third overall in the 1 mile run, Grade 8: Connor Bowland, second overall in discus with a throw of 106'11, Ethan Ndungu, placed first overall in the 400m spring and set a school record, running at 55.77.

Congratulations to Grade 7 students Arya Mani, Gautam Manikanandan and Sanjay Jaishankar, who won third place in the Middle School Science and Engineering Competition last weekend at the 2023 Texas Science & Engineering Fair (TXSEF) at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Do you know a Dragon who deserves kudos for an accomplishment inside or outside of school? Send the full name, grade level, and information to advancement@imaginenorthtexas.org

All submissions will be reviewed and verified. Submitting information does not guarantee inclusion in the newsletter. The newsletter deadline is 12 noon Thursday for the following Sunday's newsletter. Please note that photos submitted to the newsletter may appear on social media and in the yearbook.

Click here for the PiP Website

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

April 10 - 14, 2023

Due to testing in May, we will celebrate Teacher Appreciation week a month early. Please look out for more information in next week's newsletter and from your GLR.

PIP Spring General Meeting and Board Elections

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, 6 PM - 8 PM

MPR

The PIP Spring general meeting is coming up in April. More information is coming soon. If you are interested in joining the PIP Board, please send an email to pipboard@imaginepip.org

Cultural Fair 2023

Sunday, April 23, 2023, 4 PM - 6 PM

Bonnie Wenk Park

We invite Dragon families to join us in celebrating our diversity at Imagine by being a Cultural Ambassador! Represent your culture through participation in the bake contest, "Diversity through Desserts!" Prizes will be awarded! For info or to sign up to volunteer, please follow the link: Sign-Up

Spirit Store

The Spirit Wear store is now open for 2023 College Week Shirts ONLY. Pre-orders may be placed and shirts will be delivered to students by April 19, 2023. You can order your shirt here: Home | Spirit Wear Store (cudasvc.com). Be sure to follow PIP on all social media channels for more information.

Spirit Wear orders not picked up will have to be shipped for a fee. Reach out to the Spirit Wear team at spiritwear@imaginepip.org to make arrangements. Please remember we do not send Spirit Wear to school.

Join Imagine PiP!  

Imagine what happens when parents, teachers and administration partner together to support each other, enrich student experiences and create an active community spirit for our school. Join Parents in Partnership today and get exclusive car magnets to show your Dragon Pride, a Spirit Wear voucher and much more! Click here to learn more! 

Volunteers wanted! 

Do you want to help with the school? Would you like to be a part of a wonderful committee? We can use volunteers for next year! Come join! 

Click here to get involved!