Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family News April 10, 2023

Spring is here, and with it...

Although spring has officially been here for a couple of weeks already, the cool temperatures last week along with the snow flakes didn't make it feel like Spring. A couple of yearly traditions helped us realize spring is really here.

First, last week we kicked off our spring sports season. Track-n-field, golf, and boys tennis all braved the colder/snowier weather to start their seasons.

Second, every spring brings with it our state's school testing season. That is happening again this year as MCA testing starts this week, first with MCA Reading on April 12 and 13. We hope this year's tests will give us a good indication of where students are in Reading, Math, and Science (8th grade). I'd like to ask for your help in reinforcing for students the importance of doing their best on the test. This time also gives us a good opportunity to stress for students those things that will help them be more successful throughout their learning, getting the right amount of rest, eating a healthy breakfast, and coming to school prepared (charged Chromebooks, etc.).

Testing Dates:

Reading: April 12-13 (All School)
Math: April 25-26 (All School)
Science: May 2 (8th Grade)

The daily schedule is adjusted for the Math & Reading testing. With a few exceptions, students will test school-wide in their 4th period classroom. The testing time each day is 9:58-11:23. If you are scheduling appointments, or your student needs to come to school late, or get picked up early, we would be most thankful if you can try to have them at school during this window of time.