Isanti Middle School

Trimester 1 finished up last week, December 2. Report cards were run earlier this week and you can view your child's report card in Skyward - Family Access.

Next Friday, December 17th we'll be holding our first ACE awards in nearly two years. First trimester ACE awards recognize student academic success for the trimester.

• Blue ACE Awards (Students with 3.50 GPA or better)
• Red ACE Awardsl (Students with 3.00-3.49 GPA)

Unfortunately, at this time we are not having guests (parents/guardians/grandparents) attend this celebration.

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 Plan
• School Closings & Alerts (District site)

There is an upcoming opportunity for the youth vaccine (ages 5-11) on December 14th from 4:30-8:00pm. This will be hosted by Cub Pharmacy and held at Cambridge Middle School. Parents can register their children at:

• https://svusched.reportsonline.com/svusched/program/program2340

For other vaccination options, please visit the following link if you are interested:

• https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp

The link to an updated Covid-19 Testing Program

Different testing for

• Asymptomatic
• Symptomatic

While there is currently no charge for student meals this school year, there is still plenty of benefit to filling out a Free and Reduced Meals application! Approval may also qualify you for discounts with Athletics and Activities, Community Education, Advanced Placement testing and various fees throughout the district and Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Please see the following income guidelines to see if your family might qualify.
You can submit an application electronically through Skyward Family Access or complete the paper version of the application, which can be faxed at 763-689-6200 attention: Debbie or emailed to dknickerbocker@c-ischools.org.

• If you have submitted an application and have been approved for meal benefits there is nothing further that you need to do.
• If you have any questions regarding the application please feel free to contact Debbie at 763-689-6237.

With the upcoming holiday break affecting processing, we are encouraging anyone who feels they may qualify to apply as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT PANDEMIC EBT UPDATE
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). To be considered, households must submit an application for free or reduced-price meals for the 2021-22 school year or be approved for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Families who received P-EBT benefits last year are not automatically eligible; eligibility is based on the current school year. To ensure you qualify for the most benefits, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Nathan Huff, SNS
Food Service Director

You may feel stuck or unmotivated during the colder months of the year. Get out of this funk by practicing mindful movement! Mindful movement focuses on slowing down and taking time to hear or discover what we are thinking and feeling. Taking a minute to pause allows us to reenergize and clear our mind. Whether you are looking to reduce anxiety, improve your athletic performance, or ignite gratitude, Change to Chill offers different poses and techniques to help us in our everyday lives.

• Morning Session: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM (45 Min)

• Afternoon Session: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM (45 Min)

• ENCORE Brochure/Registration

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)

For more information please check the Parent News 10.20.21 edition.

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

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

December 16: 7th & 8th Grade Band Concerts

December 17: ACE Awards (Tri 1)

December 23-January 2: Winter Break (No School)

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.

• IMS Every Meal 2021-22 (Sign-up)
• Every Meal (Brochure)

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