What's up Wednesday
09/23/2026
Parent Teacher Conferences - SCHEDULE YOURS TODAY!
The window for scheduling conferences will close on Monday, September 28.
Conference Dates and Times
Tuesday, September 29th 8:00am - 9:00am and 4:20pm - 7:20pm
Thursday, October 1st 8:00am - 9:00am and 4:20pm - 7:20pm
Tuesday, October 6th 8:00am - 9:00am and 4:20pm - 7:20pm
Scheduling can be done using ParentVUE. Instructions on how to schedule your child(rens) conferences can be found here: Conference Scheduling Instructions
If you do not yet have a ParentVUE account activated, you may activate it now via this link: ParentVue Activation Instructions
IT'S FUN RUN TIME!
Color Days
The Book Fair Is Coming!
Weekend Meal Bags
Cedar Island is partnering with Every Meal to provide weekend food again this year.
All Cedar Island families are eligible to register. There are no enrollment requirements.
There are five bag choices to choose from: www.everymeal.org/food-bags.
To sign up: Fill out the brochure that will come home with your students this week or contact Jennifer Taylor (763-450-8122, TaylorJ2@District279.org).
If you have multiple scholars at Cedar Island, you may register them separately and receive one bag of food for each child. The bags do not need to be the same color.
You may cancel or change your bag choice at any time.
Bags will be placed in your child's backpack at the end of the week.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Taylor (763-450-8122, TaylorJ2@District279.org).
School Based Therapy Available
Veemah Integrated Wellness and Consulting Services will be providing therapeutic supports on site again this year.
If you are interested in your child receiving this service, please reach out to our social worker, Jennifer Taylor at taylorj2@district279.org or 763-450-8122.
Please look at the following flyer for further information!
Dine + Donate
Monday Morning News
District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC)
Osseo Area Schools is in need of two parents from each elementary school to serve on the District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC). The District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC) provides community and ISD 279 staff involvement in planning for and evaluating existing instructional programs. DPAC membership is based on interest, not educational expertise.
Meetings take place from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center (11200 93rd Ave North, Maple Grove).
If you are interested in being a representative, please complete this form.
Meeting Dates and Times:
Monday, 10/12/26
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 11/9/26
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 12/14/26
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 1/11/27
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 2/22/27
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 3/15/27
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 4/19/27
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- September 29 - Book Fair Begins
- September 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00-9:00am & 4:20-7:20pm)
- October 1 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00-9:00am & 4:20-7:20pm)
- October 2 - Fun Run (During school, families invited to spectate!)
- October 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00-9:00am & 4:20-7:20pm)
- October 9 - Fun Run Rain Date (During school, families invited to spectate!)
- October 13 - Dine + Donate @ Cafe Zupas
- October 14 - Picture Day
- October 15 & 16 - No School - MEA Break
- October 27 - Hearing & Vision Screenings
- November 3 - No School - Teacher Workshop Day
- November 5 - Picture Retake Day
Important Links
Attendance Email: CIAttendance@district279.org
Email: cedarisland@district279.org
Website: https://ci.district279.org/
Location: 6777 Hemlock Lane North, Maple Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 763.425.5855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarIslandElem