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ImagineCharter School UpdateBy Helene FosterSCHOOL NEWSThe Fourth Annual Imagine Schools National Character Essay Contestwas created to help young people practice the critical thinking andwriting skills necessary for academic achievement, while highlightingvalues that are important to leading productive and satisfying lives.Congratulations to the following ICSAB students for being chosen torepresent our school on the national level: Evan Foster, third grade; BrettEllenbogen, fourth grade; Victoria Hosack, fourth grade; MichaelSommer, fourth grade; Taylor Lucas, fifth grade; Kristy Restrepo, fifthgrade; and Christopher DeMaio, fifth grade. We wish them the best ofluck in the national competition!Recently, Imagine Charter School at Broward had its very own OlympicGames. Just like the real Olympics, the school was divided into “countries.”Each team created its own flag and T-shirts, and took part in relay racesand a variety of athletic events.Thanks to Coach Stephen Warrington andvolunteers, the students had a great time. Principal Kevin Sawyer was agood sport when he was covered in green slime during Field Day as areward for the students for reaching fundraising goals for a successful JumpRope for Heart.We are wrapping up our final session of the Meet the Masters Programfor the year. This fantastic program exposes our children to thestimulating world of fine art. Special thanks to our terrific parentvolunteers for bringing this program to the students.For more information about Imagine Charter School at Broward, call954-255-0020 or visit www.imaginebroward.org.RivergladesElementary UpdateBy Nicole CookRiverglades Elementary had a banner year that was full of activities,events and service to the community and RE’s sister school in DeerfieldBeach. Among the many highlights throughout the past few monthswere the spring carnival and cultural arts night. All of the educationaland engaging programs are made possible due to the dedication of themany volunteers who work closely with Riverglades Elementary facultyand staff, and support them each day.These volunteers will be recognizedMay 14 at 9 a.m. during a Volunteer Recognition Breakfast.Also on the calendar in May is the last Outreach program for theschool year. The Outreach Committee has partnered with a localnonprofit organization, In Jacob’s Shoes, to provide new and gentlyused backpacks and school supplies to RE’s sister school in DeerfieldBeach. In Jacob’s Shoes was formed in honor of a former RE student,Jacob Zweig. The mission of In Jacob’s Shoes is to provide new andgently used shoes, school supplies and athletic shoes and equipment toeconomically disadvantaged youth. Scholarships are also awarded tochildren and teens for camp, athletic, education, travel, after school careand extra-curricular programs.As always, remember to check the Riverglades Web sitewww.RivergladesElementaryPTA.org for more information on all of ourscheduled events.thePARKLANDER83