Welcome to the "Success" page. On this page you will find: kudos, praise, success stories, thank yous and other positive news and happenings at Imagine IAM. If you have something to share, please send an email to newsletter@iamableton.org.

Leadership Academy Nominations

The following students have been nominated to participate in the Leadership Academy that will be implemented in the 2008 – 2009 school year. If selected, these students will serve as Ambassadors of the school and attend the Leadership Academy program. For more information on the Leadership Academy, click here. Congratulations to these outstanding young individuals and to their families for their nominations.

Rising 8th Graders

• Alex Bonilla
• Efrain Castenada
• Brandi Preston

Rising 7th Graders

• Florian Laplanche
• Bethany Porter
• Brianna Sandy

Rising 6th Graders

• Omar Benyamin
• Gabi Gaines

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Select Student Leaders Nominated for JrNYLC

The high-achieving students below have been nominated for and selected to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) in Washington D.C. this summer. The Conference will provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn about key leadership concepts through the lens of America’s past and to explore the many museums and monuments in Washington, D.C. These students were nominated based on their academic achievement and leadership abilities. They are to be applauded for their accomplishment. 

1. Alex Bonilla
2. Jasmine Brown
3. Florian Laplanche
4. Justis Mullins
5. Kelsey Page
6. Michael Porter
7. Brandi Preston
8. Wisdom Udoumana

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IIAM Kindergartener to Participate in National American Miss Pageant

Alonah Watson, a kindergartener at Imagine IAM, is a natural leader who often displays dainty mannerisms along with a take charge attitude. Consequently, we are very proud that she will be representing Austell as a contestant in the National American Miss Pageant being held July 4th at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta.  We know that she has the talent and tenacity to represent her family, school, and region wonderfully. Alonah has our full support and we wish her the BEST!

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Third Grade Class Corresponds with President Bush

After completing a social studies unit on state, city and national government, Mr. Duling's third graders wrote letters to President George Bush. The first response from President Bush's office (see photo below) was received after students returned from Intersession. This is an excellent example of the integration of language arts into other subject matters. Kudos to Mr. Duling and all of his students!

To read one of the responses a student received from President Bush, click here.

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Second Grader Denia Carlton Exhibits Amazing Character

Second grade teacher Mrs. Debra Johnson returned from the Intersession break to learn that one of her students had taken a step that deserved much praise - she donated 12 inches of her hair to the "Locks of Love" foundation. After hearing an advertisement for the charity on the radio, Denia Carlton decided she wanted "another child that had lost their hair due to cancer or leukemia to have a beautiful head of hair to wear."

Denia is to be commended. This simple (yet significant) act demonstrates strong character, compassion for others and a desire to help those in need.

Denia Before Her Act of Kindness              Denia After Her Act of Kindness