Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family News October 20

MEA Break is Here!

Reminder - We do not have school tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday. This is our yearly MEA Break, I hope you are able to enjoy the long weekend.

Midterm 1: Please take some time over the next week to look at your student's progress for the first six weeks of this school year.

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IMS Cares Color Run - Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 26

Our first annual IMS Cares Color Run has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 26 due to inclement weather. Students that are interested in participating still have the opportunity to purchase an IMS Cares Color Run t-shirt during lunch up through Tuesday. Students not participating in the event will be on the sidelines cheering on the runners. Staff members are also encouraged to run the race! The event will take place on the recess green space on the south side of our campus.

We Care Color Run 2021

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Color Run Flyer

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Students Can Run!

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Staff Can Run!

We are ONE Community!

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Free Web Filtering for Parents - Bark Jr.

As a parent, you probably know that keeping your kids from spending all day (and night!) on their devices can be a challenge, and you’re not alone. But finding a quick and easy way to manage screen time and filter the web doesn't have to be mission impossible — or cost an arm and a leg.

We've partnered with Bark to offer our families a free Bark Jr subscription for life!

($60/year value)

Use the URL below to activate your free Bark Jr account:

https://www.bark.us/bark-jr/signup?ref=MG3XT4Y

What am I getting with a free Bark Jr account?

Ability to manage screen time on mobile devices
Set different rules for school time and bedtime
Filter which websites your kids can visit
Keep up with kids with location check-ins

FAQs regarding Bark J

What is Bark?

Answer - In addition to screen time, Bark can help parents proactively monitor text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns, so busy parents can save time and gain peace of mind. Bark currently helps protect over 5.6 million kids in the US.

Will my school have access to student data on personal devices?

Answer - No, schools don't receive any alerts or reports of children's online activities with the free Bark Jr promotion. Parents interact directly with Bark for account management and support.

Is it really free?

Answer - Yes, there is no catch. Bark for Schools is free, so is Bark Jr for school parents.

Will this help me monitor my child’s TikTok activity?

Answer - Unfortunately, no it won’t. In order to monitor TikTok activity you will need to set up parent controls in TikTok. This resource will help you understand more about how to do this.

Winter Sports Registration

Registration is now open for middle school winter sports:

Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Swim & Dive (7-12 Program)
Gymnastics (7-12 Program)
Wrestling

Please visit our website for registration and payment information. Just a reminder that all physicals MUST be current (within the past 3 years) and registration must be completed BEFORE your student-athlete will be allowed to practice or compete.

Specific to middle school, we typically do not practice on Friday’s and largely avoid any commitments on weekends (with few exceptions). Practices will happen immediately after school, and typically run till about 5:15 pm. Transportation will be provided to all practice locations (if necessary) and to all away contests. It will be the responsibility of parents and/or guardians to pick up their student-athletes after practices and contests.

Need Help? Try ENCORE!

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ENCORE began on October 4. The mission of ENCORE remains to "provide students with a quiet and safe learning environment to receive academic tutoring and supervised technology access." ENCORE is free to our families and is open to all registered students during the times listed below! Please see the attached brochure for more information.

Morning Session: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM (45 Min)
Afternoon Session: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM (45 Min)
ENCORE Brochure/Registration

November Referendum Information

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There is only one thing on the ballot this November: Funding to support our students and our schools

On November 2, residents of Cambridge-Isanti Schools will vote on a two-question referendum to increase funding for student learning.

We are often asked why our local schools have so little funding — LAST in our conference and in the bottom 7% of the state. The answer is simple: Unlike most Minnesota school districts, we don’t have a local operating referendum.

Nov 2021 / 2021 Referendum

8.5 million in the last three years, the district remains in the Learn more about our need. bottom 7% in the state in per student spending and funding - LAST in the Mississippi 8 Conference in spending. The district has cut 100 teachers and staff over the last three years.

c-ischools.org

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Important Upcoming Dates

October 20: End of Mid Term 1

October 21-22: Fall MEA Break (No School)

October 26: IMS Cares Color Run (Rescheduled)

November 2: Election Day -- C-I Schools Referendum

November 25-26: Happy Thanksgiving (No School)

December 7: Picture Retake Day

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Picture Retakes - December 7

Every Meal

Every Meal is an organization that provides weekend food to children right where they are – at school. Their broad network provides 4-5 pounds of substantive, nutritious food directly to the children. At the end of each school week we will have food bags available to students as they leave IMS. Please complete the enrollment form or contact Terri Emmons, Isanti Middle School School Counselor, at temmons@c-ischools.org or 763-691-8659 to enroll your child.