We loved seeing all of our lower school students' smiling faces as we welcomed them back from winter break and are so excited for all that is to come! Winter and Spring will bring more grade level performances, Reading Under the Stars, our Scholastic Book Fair, Science Night and so much more! Check out our most recent newsletter for more information about what’s going on in Lower School!

Happy New Year Middle School Parents,

Middle School students are quickly getting back into the routine of school here at 110 Champion Way. Students in middle school will soon start preparing for student led conferences, which are scheduled for February 11 and February 13. Students will walk parents through their schedule and share what is happening in each of their classes through a portfolio.This process provides opportunities for students to prepare and reflect on the learning process. Student led conferences encourage students to take responsibility for their learning through their involvement in the process. The conferences also engage families in a richer dialogue than a typical parent teacher conference. This video is a great example of what to expect from our middle school student led conferences. All middle school parents, please mark your calendars and be on the lookout for sign-ups. 

College Acceptances

We are excited to see some of our students have begun receiving acceptance letters from colleges they have applied to.  Although many are still waiting for decisions from various schools, this is an exciting time of year for our seniors! We will continue to update this list as we learn more.  As of this week, our seniors have gotten acceptance letters from the following schools:

Appalachian State University -  UNC Charlotte

East Tennessee State University

Gordon College - Lenoir-Rhyne College - Liberty University

Guilford College - Radford College

SCOIR

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a new system called SCOIR for our upper school families to help parents and students navigate the college selection and application process.  As a parent, this program will allow you to see your student’s profile, college list, conduct your own college searches, and suggest colleges for your student to consider. SCOIR also provides parents with financial tools so that you can get a better sense of the cost of attendance at various colleges during the selection process. We are excited to be able to provide SCOIR to our upper school students and families, and we feel confident that it will help streamline the college application process.

UNC Charlotte Field Trip 10/24

On October 24th, our 11th and 12th graders had an opportunity to spend the day touring UNC Charlotte. They had a presentation with an admissions counselor, asked questions to a UNCC student panel, did a walking tour of campus, and then ate lunch in UNCC’s brand new dining hall (all of the student’s favorite part)! 

Students listening to the presentation from an admissions counselor about UNC Charlotte.

One of the tour groups walking through campus.

Half of the group of 11th and 12th graders posing with Norm the Niner.

Supporting the Fine Arts:

Our Fine Arts department serves every student in our school, K-12.  We are excited to offer a wide variety of programming but we do need funds to support our students, teachers, and activities.  Here’s how you can help support the Fine Arts department and ALL of our Champions!

• We are partnering with iDaph Timing and Events to help staff the Biltmore Marathon on March 21 and 22.  Please check your calendars and be on the lookout for sign up sheets to volunteer for this fundraising opportunity!

• The 2nd annual Kingfisher Derby is on the horizon!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2 and plan to join us for a gala celebrating the arts featuring a live and silent auction with all proceeds benefiting our new Performing Arts Center.

• We have to opportunity to staff concession stands at the Civic Center for different events throughout the year.  A portion of the proceeds from the stand and all tips collected are donated back to the school. Please sign up here if you are able to help!

Upcoming Fine Arts Events:

• January 13: Spring Musical auditions (Upper School only)

• January 14: Spring Musical auditions (Middle School only)

• January 15: Spring Musical auditions (4th/5th Grade only)

Fine Arts Happenings:

Imagine Performing Arts Center

We have seats in the Performing Arts Center!  There is still ongoing construction as carpet installation is completed and audio equipment installed, but we are very close to being able to use the space and can’t wait for everyone to see it! 

Thank you!

Huge thank you to everyone that donated to Mrs. Mayberry’s Donors Choose project back in the fall!  We now have a class set of ukuleles for our Lower School students and our fifth graders have been hard at work learning how to tune the ukuleles and exploring their first song using that uses open strings and a chord.

Spring Musical

Kingfisher Theatre is pleased to announce the audition dates for the 2019-2020 Spring Musical...WILLY WONKA!  All auditions will be held from 3:45 until 5:45pm on the following dates:  

Upper School - Monday, January 13 

Middle School - Tuesday, January 14 

Lower School (4th and 5th grades ONLY*) - Wednesday, January 15th  

* Please note that K-3 students WILL be allowed to participate in the musical, but will receive information for their auditions at a later date.

Students should remain in their dismissal area until 3:35pm.  Auditioners should prepare 16 measures (about 2 verses) of a song that showcases their vocal range.  Please choose a song from a Broadway musical (not WILLY WONKA) that is school appropriate. Auditioners will remain in uniform for auditions, however they need to make sure they have shoes that will allow them to comfortably complete the dancing portion of the auditions. 

If students are interested in working backstage, they should still attend auditions for their grade level.  They will be released no later than 4:30pm, prior to actual auditions. There will be important information they will receive.

Show dates are:  Friday, May 8, at 7pm; and Saturday, May 9, at 2pm and 7pm.

If there are any questions, please contact Mrs. Cook (valeriecook@icimagine.org).

IC Imagine Athletics - Shout Out to Kingfisher Basketball

December and January have been exciting months for Kingfisher basketball.  On December 10th, we hosted the very first home game for IC Imagine Basketball. While we may not have bleachers in the gym, the fans still showed up to support the Kingfishers as our middle school teams took on Asheville Christian Academy.  

January 7th was the first home game after students returned from Winter Break and the cheerleaders were in the house to help pump up a packed house.  The middle school boys put on a show, winning against Carolina Day by a score of 44-8. Christian Andrews led the team in scoring with 14 points.

The Upper School Menś game turned out to be a barn burner.  The first half was back and forth, and the teams went into the break tied 22-22.  In the end, the Kingfishers held on to win by a score of 54-50 behind 26 points from Ashton Blankenship against Carolina Day who we had lost to earlier this season. 

All four basketball teams have been putting in tremendous amounts of work and it shows on the court!

Upcoming Events

MS Girls Basketball:

1/21 Asheville Catholic Home4:30
1/28 Emmanuel Lutheran  Home 4:40
1/31 Asheville Christian AcademyAway 4:30
2/11 Veritas Christian Home 4:30

MS Boys Basketball:

1/21 Asheville Catholic Home 5:30
1/23 Evergreen Home 4:30
1/27 Reynolds Mountain Christian Home 4:30
1/28 Emmanuel Lutheran  Home 5:30
1/31 Asheville Christian AcademyAway 5:30
2/11 Veritas Christian Home 5:30

US Women's Basketball

1/25 Asheville School Home 2:00
1/27 Reynolds Mountain Christian Home5:30
2/11 Veritas Christian Home 6:30

US Men's Basketball

1/16 Franklin School of Innovation Home 4:30
1/25 Asheville School Home 3:15
1/27 Reynolds Mountain Christian Home 7:00
1/31 Asheville Christian AcademyAway 6:30
2/11 Veritas Christian Home 8:00

IC Imagine Mental Health Team:

• Abbey Gelineau (Upper School)

  • abbeygelineau@icimagine.org-(828) 782-0176

• Chelsea Lafferty (Upper School-College Entry)

  • chelsealafferty@icimagine.org

• Jesse Mitchell (Middle School)

  • jessemitchell@icimagine.org-(828) 772-9580

• Ashlee Kinnaird (Lower School-K, 2nd, 4th)

  • ashleekinnaird@icimagine.org-(828) 708-8530

• Michael Holm (Lower School-1st, 3rd, 5th)

  • michaelholm@icimagine.org

• Keonna Geer (Restorative Discipline Dean)

  • keonnageer@icimagine.org

• Amanda Bell (School Psychologist)

  • amandabell@icimagine.org

School Resources / Information:

• School-based Therapy:  We offer school-based therapy through Carolina Pediatrics and Blue Ridge Health for children in need.  For more information, please reach out to your grade level counselor to talk about options.

• Bullying Report Form :  Make a report here if there is bullying behavior at school that you think we should be aware of (can be filled out by anyone)

• School Safety Form : Report any school safety concerns here.

• McKinney-Vento Act

Community Resources / Information:

• NC 211: https://www.nc211.org

• Manna Food Bank:  https://www.mannafoodbank.org/where-to-get-help/

• Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/hhs/default.aspx

• RHA Mobile Crisis Management Team: http://rhahealthservices.org/service-descriptions/crisis-services-north-carolina/#mobilecrisis
  RHA MCM WEST: 1-888-573-1006 

• Our Voice: http://www.ourvoicenc.org

• United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: http://www.unitedwayabc.org

• Stomp Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/information-and-resources/parents-page/

• Stop Bullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/digital-awareness-for-parents/index.html

• Girls’ Leadership: https://girlsleadership.org/resources/research/

• Carolina Pediatrics Parent Education Nights: http://www.carolinapeds.com/programs/parent-education-night/

• Is the movie, game, or book age appropriate for your kids? Check Common Sense Media ---https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

• Caiyalynn Burrell Crisis Center: http://www.pathways.com/ncfbc/

• Eliada Residential and Day Treatment Programs:  http://www.eliada.org/programs/treatment/refer-a-child-or-adolescent/prtf

• Buncombe County DHHS:  828.250.5900
  https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Dss/Children/Default.aspx

Girls on the Run Coaches Needed!

3rd-5th Grade:

Coach with us!  Our Spring 2020 season is right around the corner! Make a difference in a girls' life this spring and coach with Girls on the Run of WNC. Here's how to get involved. www.gotrwnc.org/coach

P.S.: Dads can coach too!

Two upcoming Coach Trainings available!

All head coaches are required to attend in-person coach training every 2 years. Assistant coaches are strongly recommended to attend in-person training every 2 years.

Saturday January 25th
Magnolia Building of A-B Tech, 30 Tech Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
9:00am-1:30pm - GOTR Coach Training
(Light snacks will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch.)

Saturday February 1st
MAHEC, 121 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
9:30am-12:00pm - CPR/FA Certification Training
12:00pm-12:30pm - Lunch provided by GOTR
12:30pm-5:00pm - GOTR Coach Training
12:45pm-2:15pm - **GOTR Returning Coach Training
**Returning Coach Training is reserved ONLY for coaches that attended the full Coach Training in Spring 2016 or later.

There is also an online training series that all head and assistant coaches are required to complete prior to in-person training.

NEW!  2nd grade Pilot Program this Spring @ IC Imagine!  Make a difference in a girls' life and coach with Girls on the Run of WNC. Program is 6 weeks long beginning March 24, 2020.  Lessons are Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm.  Here's how to get involved. www.gotrwnc.org/coach

Please fill out the Coach Application by January 22nd!!  Training is January 25th!

Questions?  Please reach out to Stephanie Bilotta | Program Director