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Did you receive a message that your child is not up to date on their vaccines?  In an effort to help families get their students up to date on vaccines, Christel House will be hosting free immunization clinics at Christel House Academy- West on July 27th from 4:30-6pm and at Christel House Academy- South/Manuel High School on July 28th from 4:30-6pm. If your student needs a vaccine, walk-ins are welcome at both locations! Please click through the photos to find alternate times, dates, and locations of other free immunization clinics nearby. Also included is a copy of the parent education that was sent home with all 5th grade students in May. This education discusses the TDap and Meningitis vaccines that are required for all incoming 6th graders, as well as information on the HPV vaccine. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 317-783-4901. Thank you!

¿Recibió un mensaje que su hijo no está al día con sus vacunas? En un esfuerzo por ayudar a las familias a poner al día a sus estudiantes con las vacunas, Christel House organizará clínicas de inmunización gratuitas en Christel House Academy-West el 27 de julio de 4:30  a 6pm de la tarde y en Christel House Academy- South/Manuel High School el 28 de julio de 4:30 a 6pm de la tarde. Si su estudiante necesita una vacuna, las personas sin cita previa son bienvenidas en ambos lugares. Haga clic en las fotos para encontrar horarios, fechas y ubicaciones alternativas de otras clínicas de inmunización gratuitas cercanas. También se incluye un folleto educativo para padres que se envió a casa con todos los estudiantes de quinto grado en mayo. Este folleto educativo comparte más información de las vacunas TDap y Meningitis que se requieren para todos los estudiantes de sexto grado, también información sobre la vacuna contra el VPH. 

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la escuela al 317-783-4901. ¡Gracias!

 

Ms. Makayla Imrie, an educator at Christel House at Manual, has been named the 2022 TeachIndy Social Studies Teacher of the Year. Imrie, who is originally from Wisconsin, obtained her teaching credentials through Teaching For America (TFA). “My understanding of school was very academic until I stepped into the classroom and realized that to get to academics, I had to build relationships with students, and then I realized that was the part of the job I loved most,” says Imrie.

 

Imrie’s passion for education led her to Indianapolis where she accepted a teaching position at Thomas Carr Howe High School. “I love what I do because I feel like it has a good impact on kids, and I leave at the end of the day feeling as though what I’m doing is for somebody,” she said. “My goal every single day is to create impact whether it’s academic or social-emotional.” 

 

Imrie is a five-year educator who delivers high-quality academic instruction and is dedicated to building impactful relationships with her students. “Makayla's love and passion for her content and her classroom are evident when you see her in action. She is thoughtful, well planned, and prides herself on creating fun and engaging lessons for her students. Not only is Ms. Imrie a leader in the classroom, but she leads our 12th grade PLC, supports freshman mentoring, and is heavily involved in many other activities within our school,” said Rob King, Christel House at Manual Principal. 

 

Imrie was nominated by school leadership, community partners, and/or peers and completed an award application process. She was selected by team members from the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation (OEI), Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), the 2022 College Football Playoff Host Committee, Five-Star Technology, and Teach Indy Board Members.

 

Each award recipient received a certificate, social media recognition, professional development resources, and a $2,000 award given by TeachIndy. Congratulations to all of these excellent educators!

To learn more about all of the winners visit https://teachindynow.org/blog/2022educatorawardwinners/

Lamar D. Trice, Jr. 

2021 Graduate 

Christel House DORS 

Real Estate Broker, Tucker Realty

Lamar calls his time at DORS, our adult high school, a great experience. “It was like a family. Everybody wants to see you succeed.” A College & Careers scholarship allowed him to take real estate classes and the required state exam. He offers strong advice to anyone considering DORS – “Go,” he says. “It’s one of the best opportunities. They really care and will motivate you to get your diploma.”

Read more graduate success stories in the Christel House 2021 Annual Report here.