Thanks for a GREAT start!
The 2022-23 school year is off to a great start! Our first week has been filled with smiles and excitement. A huge Thank You to all families in assisting with a smooth transition back into our school year routines.
The first week always provides us with opportunities to problem-solve and iron out a few wrinkles, and that is the case this year too. Transportation has had a few items, but we are seeing improvements each day. Thank you for your patience and please continue to reach out if you have questions or concerns..
Food Services - A Return to Paid Meals
After two years of free meals for all, schools in Minnesota are returning to fee-based meals this year. So what does that mean for Cambridge-Isanti families?
Eating hot lunch at school?
Families need to regularly deposit lunch money into lunch accounts. Lunch prices have increased this year, so we encourage families to budget for lunches and talk with children about healthy meal options. (read more)Please check lunch balances regularly, or sign-up for a low-lunch-balance alert in Skyward Family Access.
Complete an application for discounted or free meals. It’s easy. The confidential application form (educational benefits form) is available in Skyward Family Access. Or you can print a paper form here.
Low Lunch Balances — If lunch balances dip below $10, we will remind the student in line that their account is running low. If lunch balances dip into a negative balance, we will make reasonable attempts to contact families. After reminders, if lunch balances remain low, students will be offered an alternative meal. You can read our school board policy about low lunch balances here.
Need help? If your family is struggling with finances, please reach out to our school office or social workers for assistance. We know children need healthy meals and other support. We want to assist you where we can.
We are committed to treating all students with respect and courtesy in our cafeteria. Our school food service team really loves to feed nutritious meals and believe we make a positive difference in kids' lives. We appreciate your cooperation.
Earlier this week, our team made an error in offering alternative meals to some students, which embarrassed the students. We want to apologize for that error. It was only the second day of school, and we have not had enough time with students and staff to establish expectations. It was our mistake. We are taking a pause to reiterate the information that was mailed to all households on July 26 this summer. We are also working to establish routines with students, train staff and make sure our student records are accurate. You can help us by checking your child’s lunch account and contacting our food services staff if you have any concerns.
Every Meal - Weekend Food Program
As you know, healthy eating is so important for children. At C-I Schools, we work hard to ensure students receive a healthy breakfast and lunch each day to support their developing brains and bodies. Research shows that children who eat regular, nutritious meals are more likely to attend school and be engaged in learning.
We are excited to partner with Every Meal to offer a free weekend meal program to all our students.
Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when they can’t receive food in school.
- Free for all families
- No qualifications required
- Students enrolled in the program will receive a 4-5 pound bag of nutritious, nonperishable food each week
- Every Meal does not collect information from families; privacy is protected
- Families may choose to participate in the program anytime throughout the
- school year
- Families may choose from a variety of different weekend food bag options
- Please complete the Electronic Enrollment Form, or contact Terri Emmons, School Counselor, to participate or for more information.
- Deadline for signing up: Monday, September 19
Better Together
C-I Schools is very excited to collaborate with Allina-Cambridge Medical Center, Isanti County, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College to support each other's well-being.
- What: Better Together: A Day of Wellness...(FREE Event)
- When: Saturday, September 17th from 2pm - 5pm
- Where: Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus
- Why: Enjoy Laughter, Food, and Movement Together
Families are invited to this FREE event. There will be a variety of wellness stations (with some great make-and-take activities) and opportunities to learn about community resources. Happy Productions Studio will provide music and emcee the event, singer/songwriter Javier Trejo will provide live music, and the event will also have a variety of activities including a bounce house, food trucks, nature walks, and yoga.
IMS Drop-off & Pick-up
Please take a look at the link below for more information regarding Drop-off & Pick-up. Three quick reminders:
- Drop-off & Pick-up ONLY in the designated area. (BLUE)
- Keep the intersection clear so buses can make their way into the lot.
- Do not park in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's parking lot.
- IMS Drop-off & Pick-up 2022-23
Look to the IMS Home Page
Parent/Family News
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