Time Flies
It is hard to believe we are already wrapping up our 2nd week of school. Thanks again, the understanding, patience, and grace you continue to show us as we move further into the year is greatly appreciated! We do still have some challenges with transportation, and some students' routes are not yet finalized, but there has been a lot of progress. Buses are getting here on time in the morning and in the afternoon.
Please remember, next week Friday, September 24 is a Teacher Professional Development Day. There will be no school on the 24th.
Mr. Pauly
Fall Pictures -- Monday, October 4
Again, thank you for being flexible with the move to October 4th for fall pictures. Information to order online:
Enter ID: EVTKQ4429
A Busy Start to the School Year — ATTENTION Please
We are finishing up our second week of the school year and already time seems to fly. In the blink of an eye we watch our children grow so fast. If you have preschool or elementary students, high school seems really far away - but look how fast the past few years have gone! Here’s a secret hint for elementary parents - if you have hopes and dreams about the opportunities that will be available to your child in high school — now is the time to pay attention to district plans.
New funding to support student learning and reduce class sizes is up for a vote this fall. The school district is holding a two-question referendum to increase revenue for:
Supporting students
Reducing class sizes
Hiring and retaining more teachers
Expanding career-tech classes
Increasing college-credit opportunities
It takes time to build strong programs. And budget cuts over the last years have stalled progress, resulting in larger class sizes (36+ students in some middle school classes) and fewer opportunities for students.
And a bonus...if the referendum is approved, our schools will collect a half-million dollars more in state aid. That is money (called equalization aid) that the state already collected in sales and income tax that gets returned to our local community instead of going to other districts.
Most families moved to Cambridge-Isanti Schools because of our strong schools and strong communities. It’s our Bluejacket Pride. To protect the excellence, our schools are seeking approval for more local funding. We are asking all taxpayers (not just parents) to invest in the future of our schools. We are asking to raise $3.6 million to support our students. On average it will cost a family who owns a $200,000 home about 40 cents per day. Check out the Tax Calculator on our website to see what your share would be. Be Informed and VOTE.
Learn the facts, and make a plan to VOTE on or before Nov 2, 2021.
Student COVID-19 Testing Program
Please know that this is OPTIONAL!
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has continued to emphasize the importance of COVID-19 testing in slowing the spread. As a result, MDH is collaborating with school districts to offer access to:
- testing kits for students in all school buildings. (At Home Testing)
- rapid tests that can be used for symptomatic students. (In School Testing)
Please use the link below to access more information about these two testing options.
Raising Healthy Kids
"Raising Healthy Kids" is a FREE caregiver education course for Isanti County caregivers facilitated by Lighthouse Child and Family Services, funded by an Isanti County Integrated Collaborative Mini-Grant.
- For more information: Raising Healthy Kids
- Mondays 5-7:00 PM
- September 20, 27
- October 4, 11
STAT
Required Immunizations
The following immunizations are required by Minnesota law for students entering the 7th grade:
Meningococcal at age 11-12
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis
If you would like to file a legal or medical exemption, please contact the school nurse
Sports Physical
If your child will be participating in a school sport, please go to the district activities site and click on sports physical. A sports physical is valid for three years.
Medication
If your child will be taking medication during the school day, please complete the Authorization for Medication form found here Health Services / Main.- Medication must be brought to the health office by a parent or guardian in the original container.
Health Office Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse.
Licensed School Nurse, Melanie Winger (763-691-8604). mwinger@c-ischools.org
Chromebook User Agreements
If you haven't already done so, we ask all parents or guardians of students who have received a school issued Chromebook to complete the C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form or turn in a paper copy of the Chromebook User Agreement as soon as possible.
Two Options:
Option #1 - Electronic Submission and Payment
- Log on to Cambridge-Isanti Schools Web Store
- Complete C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form
- Select your student's grade, school, and insurance option.
- Provide your student's name.
- Click Add to Cart.
Option #2 - Paper Copy Submission and Payment
- Paper copy of form can be found here >> Chromebook User Agreement
- If turning in a paper copy and a fee applies, we ask
- Parents or guardians to turn in a check made out to Cambridge-Isanti Schools during Open House, or send it along with your student on the first day of school.
- We ask that the form be completed and submitted prior to your student receiving their Chromebook.
Previous Editions
- (Final Parent News from 2020-21. This News has links to all the Parent News editions from last year.)
Isanti Middle School
Email: rpauly@c-ischools.org
Website: https://www.c-ischools.org/domain/33
Location: 201 Centennial Drive Northwest, Isanti, MN, USA
Phone: (763) 691-8600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Isanti-Middle-School-Minnesota-Center-1616822051697940/
Twitter: @IMSANDMNC