Isanti Middle School

Another week has flown by for our students and staff! Next week we begin our spring testing season with the Reading MCA.

• Math MCA: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 and 27
• Testing Window: 9:58-11:23 (If possible, please have your student to school before we start, or if you are picking them up, please wait until after testing is done for the day.)

Our students and staff have worked hard all year. Our job throughout the year is to set the conditions which ensure our students have the best learning environment and learning opportunities possible. Over the next few weeks, as students take the MCA tests, setting that best environment includes making sure your student:

• Rest: Gets enough rest during this testing time,
• Charged Chromebook: Brings to school a fully charged chromebook, and
• Breakfast: Please make sure to eat a nutritious breakfast. Remember, students can get a FREE breakfast every day at school.

Reminder: Students are NOT be allowed to wear hats during the testing session each day.

We appreciate the support you give your student each and every day, thank you for partnering in your child’s success. Please see the Minnesota Department of Education Q&A document for more details on a few frequently asked questions.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Pauly

Next Monday, the start time in the morning will move from 8:40 to 8:35. This slight adjustment will get most of our kids into their classrooms five minutes earlier. This won't affect students getting off the bus who need time to eat breakfast here at school. Those students will still be able to eat when they get here and then they'll go to class.

• Students being dropped off, if possible please drop them off by 8:30.

The primary reason for this adjustment is to reduce the horseplay and misbehavior that is happening as students are socializing as they wait for when they "have to be in class."

Our students are meeting regularly to continue refining their plan for this event. Since it is intended to be student led there will be some hiccups and small challenges. These are great learning opportunities for our students.

Please look for more information to come out soon regarding:

• Registration/Sign-up (Permission Slips)
• Volunteer Opportunities (Parents)

8th grade parents:

• Tuesday, May 17th your child will explore many different careers at ARCC (Anoka Ramsey Community College).
• Part of the day will be hearing local business people talk about their careers and the other part will be lessons led by ARCC faculty.

Interested in being a chaperone? (Deadline: Monday, May 2)

• If you would like to volunteer as a chaperone, please contact Terri Emmons at 691-8659 for more information. Thanks!

Free Bikes 4 Kidz

Allina Health recognizes good health habits start early. This spring, Allina Health is again partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a healthier, happier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.

If you know of a child in need of a free bike, bring them to our local bike giveaway event on Saturday, April 30 at

Cambridge Intermediate School

• April 26-27: MCA Math
• May 3-5: MCA Science (8th Grade) Only
• May 12: 6th Grade Band Concert
• May 17: 8th Grade Career Day
• May 17: 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts
• May 19: 6th Grade Choir Concert
• May 24: 7th & 8th Grade Band Concerts
• May 30: No School - Holiday
• June 9: Last Day of 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