Communications

October 1, 2007

ITS ANGEL STAR PROGRAM TIME!!!
On Tuesday, September 25, we hosted our first of the year Angel Star Program to acknowledge all of our elementary school achievers. Students received gifts in the form of crayons, pencils, notebooks, clay, and other small school supplies.

STUDENTS TURNING INTO LEADERS!!!
After assisting Dr. Barnett in the facilitation of the Angel Star Program, two high school males, one in 10th grade and the other in 11th grade approached Dr. Barnett with a proposal to lead an assembly with our 7th & 8th grade boys on being respectful! Our students are stepping up and taking responsibility for the younger students at Imani!!!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES WITH IMANI TEACHERS!!!
We recently completed a full day Professional Development session for all Teachers to learn disciplinary strategies to increase effectiveness in the classroom.

IMANI STUDENTS ATTEND PIRATES GAME VS. ARIZONA!!!
On Thursday, September 27th, the 7th and 8th grade students attended the Pirates game against Arizona! The students had a wonderful time and had the opportunity to meet and interact with students from a number of other students who were also in attendance at the game!!

IMANI STUDENTS ATTEND THE FREDDY SANCHEZ PLAYERS 4 KIDZ GALA!!!
On Thursday, September 27, 2007 students from Imani Christian Academy attended The Freddy Sanchez Players for Kidz Gala. Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates and athletes from the University of Pittsburgh embraced the students. The event was hosted at the Heinz History Center and benefited the Pittsburgh Youth Network and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

CAREER EXPLORATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!
On October 1st, Imani will begin a formalized Career Exploration Program with a non-profit organization called A Helping Hand, led by Ms. Areena Y. Pitts, M. Ed. This program will take place one day a week during the school day (elective period) for our high school students (beginning with grades 9, 11, and 12). Imani students will be prepared to enter the workforce!

MORE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!!!
On October 9th, Imani will begin an After-School Tutoring Program with A Helping Hand. College students from Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh will be helping elementary students to excel in math and reading.

NEW STAFF AT IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY!!!
On Monday, September 24, we hired Imani graduate, Pastor Keith Owens, to replace Mr. Tyrone Davis who resigned to take a counseling position with the Wilkinsburg Alternative School.

FIELD TRIP ANYONE???
Members from New Community Church will be attending a Field Trip to Imani on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. and will have the opportunity to hear about the school, meet the students, tour the building and learn about all of the exciting ways they can get involved at Imani!!!

COLLEGE EXPOSURE FOR IMANI JUNIORS & SENIORS!!!
On Saturday, October 20th, Imani Junior and senior students will be attending the Black College Expo, which will be held in the DC/Maryland area. This event is free to all children in Foster/Kinship care and is $25.00 for all other students. It is being hosted by A Second Chance, Inc.s Transitional Living Program.

Imani Creed

An Imani student is spiritual. We recognize the finished work of Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who walks with us. We are comforted because the Lord is our Shepherd and we are glad because nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

An Imani student is mentally strong. We have been tried, tested and elevated to a level of academic excellence by pursuing our studies with passion. We are world changers. Our minds have been expanded and our purpose and destiny have collided with the reality of our aptitude.

An Imani student is socially responsible. We have been developed in our service. Our God-given gifts are on display for the benefit of all mankind through our service. We live out the declaration and the designation of the Son of Man by recognizing the good in all men and serving them unselfishly. Our goal in this is to die for others so they might realize the love of Christ. No task is too small and no task is too large for we know that those whose paths we cross will recognize the love of Christ through our service to them.

By these standards, an Imani student can be identified. By these standards an Imani student is set apart. By these standards, an Imani student will bless your heart.