Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family Newsletter September 28, 2023

Fall Conferences

We have Fall Conferences coming up the week after next.

Tuesday, October 10 (In-person)
Thursday, October 12 (Virtual)

The time these two evenings are limited and slots will fill quickly. Please limit your conferences to one or two teachers at most. Please know that our connection with parents is never limited to conference nights, and we are ALWAYS willing to connect with parents either through email, phone, or Google Meet. Feel free to reach out to teachers at IMS for additional opportunities to connect.

In Person Conferences

Dates: Tuesday, October 10
Time: 4:15-7:30pm
Conference Setup: In Person at IMS
Conference Length: 10 Minutes
How to Schedule Conferences: Skyward Family Access Conference Signup Directions.

Virtual Conferences

Dates: Thursday, October 12
Time: 4:15-7:30pm
Conference Setup: Google Meets / Parents can also call in via Google
Conference Length: 10 Minutes
How to Schedule Conferences: Skyward Family Access Conference Signup Directions..
After signing up for a conference time, toward the end of next week teachers will send Calendar Invites to parents to match their scheduled conference time.
Invite includes:

Google Meets link to do the virtual conference
Phone number to enter Google Meets if unable to do it through computer

Trouble Scheduling a Conference! Parent Signup Video Directions

Homecoming Week!

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Event Expectations - Reminder

Middle School Students

Middle school students are expected to be in the stands watching the event/activity.
Middle school students must:

Sit within the “Middle School” section, or
Sit with the adult who brought them to the event.

Students - We WANT you at the game. We want you being safe and making good choics and that is why we are continuing these expectations from last year. This is another opportunity to practice and demonstrate the Bluejacket Way!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools, organizations, and communities are raising awareness of bullying prevention and teaching students how to respond effectively to bullying situations. At Isanti Middle School, we have several activities in place to help our students with this difficult topic.

IMS Cares Color Run: Wednesday, October 18

In collaboration with Cambridge Middle School, Isanti Middle School will host our third annual IMS Cares Color Run.

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IMS Cares Color Run

We will host our third annual IMS Cares Color Run on Wednesday, October 18. This event is a joint effort with Cambridge Middle School. Students who are interested in participating will have the opportunity to purchase an IMS Cares Color Run t-shirt leading up to the event. The $10 purchase will cover the cost of the t-shirt and materials needed for the color run. Any additional proceeds will be donated to a cause in support of bullying prevention in schools. Any students not participating in the event will be on the sidelines cheering on the runners. Staff members are also encouraged to run the race!

Attendance Matters

Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Isanti Middle School want every student to be successful. The first step is coming to school and attending all your classes.

Continuing Truant means a student who is under 17 years old who is absent from school, without valid excuse, for three or more days. (Minnesota Statute 260A.02 subd. 3.)
Habitual Truant means a student under the age of 17 years old who is absent from school, without valid excuse, on seven or more days. (Minnesota Statute 260C.007, subd. 19.)

This year, students who have three or more unexcused absences will be invited to an AIM Meeting at the Government Center. Attendance Intervention Meetings (AIM) will occur monthly, and are intended to be proactive and preventative attempts to avoid habitual truancy and becoming involved in Juvenile District Court. The first meeting will occur on October 12, 2023 from 5-6pm. Students and parents will be informed by Isanti County Probation if they are being asked to attend. Please discuss with your children the importance of being in school and attending all your classes each day.

If absent, please call the school and provide the reason for the absence. Please know that it is the responsibility of the school to determine whether the absence is Excused or Unexcused. We all want the same thing. We want our students to be as successful as possible. For this to happen, we need them to attend school every day they are able. THANK YOU for your support for this new endeavor.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools

Isanti Middle School

Isanti County Probation Department

Isanti County Attorney’s Office

Mississippi 8 - Athletics Calendar

Please use this link to see what is happening in athletics for IMS, CMS, and CIHS.

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School Start Time

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Bell Schedule

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School Dismissal Time

IMS Drop-Off & Pick-up Procedures 2023-24

We Need You!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are vital to the success of our school. Consider joining our team of amazing volunteers. Stay informed, build connections, share your talents, join the fun! To learn more reach out to your Volunteer Coordinator, Nicki Hasser @ nhasser@c-ischools.org

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We are Hiring!

Community Education is hiring for full and part time Program Assistant positions to work with students ages three years old through fifth grade in our preschool and Adventure Center programs. These positions provide on the job training and can be flexible to work around other positions and commitments. For more information visit our website or contact us at 763-689-6180.