Most of our conferences wrapped up this week. Please know that conferences are a great time to have a conversation with a teacher about how your student is doing. However, they are not the only time you can have a conversation. Please don't hesitate to reach out to a teacher if you have some concerns with how your student is doing. Next week we will be adding another layer of support for our students. S'MORE will start on Tuesday, February 22nd. S'MORE will run after school, from 3:30-4:15 every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The intent with this program is to provide S'MORE instructional help to our students. ENCORE, which runs Monday thru Thursday is intended to be where students can get more help with their work, with their homework. S'MORE on the other hand is intended to provide more instruction on what students are currently doing, or instruction on previous skills that were not mastered and are now limiting the student with learning new material.

• Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
• Afternoon: 3:30-4:15 PM
• S'MORE Brochure/Registration

• (M-F) Morning: 7:30 - 8:15 AM

• (M-Th) Afternoon: 3:30 - 4:15 PM

• ENCORE Brochure/Registration

IMS and CMS have each added another Math teacher to provide additional individual and small group instruction to students who are struggling academically in math. Victoria Pounder, who student taught in Math 8 this past fall, has started in this position here at IMS. She will be focusing most of her time working with 7th and 8th grade students, assisting in pre-teaching or reteaching of current skills.

Typically 7th graders will be pulled from a portion of their PLTW period, 8th graders will be pulled from a portion of their Study Hall. This support is not intended to replace your student's math class, it is to supplement what they are already receiving in Math in an effort to improve their current skills and help them achieve more success in their Math class.

In addition to this in school support, Ms. Pounder will also be teaching the math portion of our new S'MORE after school program starting Tuesday, February 22.

Registration Night

Thursday, February 24th at 5:30 pm

Cambridge-Isanti High School

Performing Arts Center

• Livestream Link: https://www.c-ischools.org/bluejacket-broadcast

Get Involved!! I would encourage every one of our 7th and 8th grade students to consider participating in a spring sport this year. Registration is now open!

• Boys Tennis (7-12): March 28th
• Golf (Boys / Girls): April 4th
• Track (Boys / Girls): April 4th
  

Every three years, Minnesota conducts a survey of students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11. The survey data is used by school districts, counties, and the state to develop programs and supports for students and families. We encourage all students to participate in the survey. Following isolating periods of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health professionals are

concerned that young people may have additional emotional and mental health needs. The survey data may support the need for additional resources in our community to help students and families.

Questions on the survey cover many topics relating to young people's lives. The survey asks about how well school is going, future plans, out-of-school activities, physical and mental health, relationships, substance use and more. High school students are also asked about sexual behavior. Families have the right to preview the survey before students take it. Cambridge-Isanti Schools respect families' individual rights regarding the student survey.

Dates the Minnesota Student Survey will be administered:

● March 2: CIHS & Woodland Campus

● March 3: IMS & CMS

● March 4: IIS/SFAS & CIS

Using St. Elizabeth’s parking lots to pick up students has become a BIG problem recently. We are working with St. E’s to develop a solution. However, please know that one potential solution is enforcing NO non-church parking or transport through the lot.

PLEASE consider picking up your student later. By 3:35 the parking lot is pretty empty. If you plan to arrive at 3:35-3:40 you can, most likely, simply drive in and your student can walk right to you. One of the MANY things middle school students can learn more about is PATIENCE. Your student waiting 10-15 minutes for you, demonstrating patience, is a better learning and growing opportunity than you needing to wait for them. We have PLENTY of room in the building. They can watch for you by the front windows, or you can text them when you arrive.

eLearning & 2-Hour Late Start Days

In the event that we are not able to hold school in person due to a winter storm or cold weather, we move to an eLearning Day in Cambridge-Isanti. A flexible eLearning Day means that school can be in session without students and staff being physically present at the school. Below is more information on our eLearning Day.

All teachers will be available from 10am-3pm by school email or within their open Google Meets. Please see the modified schedule for students to join their class Google Meets for additional questions and supports.

• IMS eLearning & 2-Hour Late Start Plans
• School Closings & Alerts (District site)

The link to an updated Covid-19 Testing Program

February 18: No School (Presidents' Day Weekend)

February 21: No School (Presidents' Day)

February 22: IMS Spring Pictures

February 24: RINGS Presentation @ CIHS (9th gr. Registration)

February 25: Glow Party Activity Night 3:30-5:30

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