iMater Academy Charter Middle/High School

Please be advised that during the week of June 3rd - June 6th, 2024, we will have early release for all students. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.

No Bookbags will be allowed during the last week of school.

Support Athletics by participating in tomorrow’s jean day! Wear your favorite school appropriate jeans for $1! 👖👖

Heads up! Don’t forget tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th, is an early release day for iMater Middle/High students. ⏰

Relive the best moments of the year! Snag your copy of the yearbook before it’s too late! Sale ends soon!⏳

Ms. Madelo’s chemistry students did a research project about common uses and other information of their chosen elements and presented them in class.🌱

Our Bible Club volunteering at Camillus House.

It’s almost time to celebrate! Our commencement ceremony is Tuesday, May 28th, at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this momentous occasion as our graduates embark on their next chapter. Tickets are now available at www.iMater.org. The last day to purchase tickets will be Tuesday, May 21st.

All iPads, iPad cases, charger bricks and cables will be collected on Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th through Social Studies classes for grades 6-11. iPad Collection for 12th grade students will be taking place on Friday, May 17th.

✨ 8th Grade Prom ✨

**Calling all Sophomores & Juniors! **
Get a sneak peek at your college future! Join us for next year’s College Tour Trip!
Explore different campuses, experience dorm life, and get a head start on your college applications. If you have any questions pass by and see Ms. Landrau! ✨

Calling all adventurers! 🇨🇭🇩🇪🇦🇹 Dreaming of European castles, charming villages, and stunning mountains? Join us for an informational meeting about next year’s epic Spring Break trip to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria!

Join us in congratulating our 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year winners!

Middle School Rookie Teacher of the Year: Ms. Rosales
Middle School Teacher of the Year: Ms. Vega

High School Rookie Teacher of the Year: Mr. Vazquez
High School Teacher of the Year: Dr. Salazar

We invite you to join us for our EESAC meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Parents, students, teachers are welcomed to join us in person in our Media Center.

Shout out to our amazing administrative assistants on Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Your hard work keeps everything running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!

Our 6th-grade ELA classes joined together, soaking up the sunshine while reading their Percy Jackson novel!

Last month, our Senior, Natalie Ascencio, exhibited her self-portrait at the Young Artist Gallery at the Coconut Grove Women’s Club.

Shoutout to our amazing math teachers! Their passion for math makes learning fun and engaging!

Of the over 2,549, 742 Highschool students in the state of Florida, 1333 were chosen as finalists by their regions to represent at the State of Florida Science and Engineering Fair. Our own Isabella Gonzalez and Leonardo Ravelo were among only 20 MDCPS District (Public, Private, Charter, Homeschool) Middle and High regional finalists chosen to represent the South Florida Region at the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair. Isa was awarded a UF plant sciences scholarship, and they placed 4th in the state!

Congratulations to Isabella and Leonardo; we are so proud of you both!

Testing season has arrived! Knights, mark your calendars, and stay prepared!

Students must be present and on time to school on testing days.

From applications to acceptances, the future is bright for this incredible senior class! Can’t wait to see what amazing things these college-bound seniors accomplish! Congratulations!

Conferences will be held this Wednesday, February 28th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please enter using your child’s Colegia credentials and click on “class links” to find your child’s teachers. You will be placed in the waiting room until the teacher is available to speak to you privately. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers.

This past weekend, our middle and high student council attended the Florida Association of Student Council State Conference in Panama City. Our participating knights had the opportunity to gather for the purpose of meeting other student leaders, hearing quality speakers/ presenters, sharing ideas, and enhancing their leadership skills by actively participating in convention sessions and workshops! They represented as the District President school, earned 10 awards in high school and 8 in middle school, and were again awarded a Gold Medallion!

Awards Earned:
Middle School
1st Place- Citizenship Development
2nd Place- Community Service
2nd Place- Faculty Staff Relations
3rd Place- Fundraising
2nd Place- Health and Safety
2nd Place- Membership Motivation
2nd Place- School Service
2nd Place- School Spirit

High School
2nd Place-Citizenship Development
1st Place-Community Service
1st Place-Environmental Concerns
3rd Place-Faculty and Staff
1st Place-Fundraising
3rd Place Health and Safety
1st Place- Membership Motivation
2nd Place- School Service
3rd Place- School Spirit
2nd Place- State Project
Gold Medallion Council

We invite you to join us for our EESAC meeting Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Parents, students, teachers are welcomed to join us in person in our Media Center.

Our ESports team getting ready for their upcoming match!

Mr. Garcia’s Civics students are creating lunch menus to simulate the separation of power in the federal government!

Dr. Salazar’s marine science students learning about the anatomy of cephalopods through a squid dissection!

This upcoming Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school.

Congratulations to Ms. Morallos on being awarded the uMater Teacher Grant!

Dr. Salazar’s AP environmental science students comparing the soil profiles of different biome using edible soil horizons (dirt cups)!

Ms. Rosales’s students extracting DNA from strawberries and observing the physical characteristics of DNA!