Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family Newsletter December 15, 2023

April 12, 2024 -- Spring Testing Update

MCA Testing - Begins Next Week

Next week we begin our state testing season with Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA Reading) The tests are administered every year to measure student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do. While the tests are used for federal and state accountability measurements, the tests are also used by educators to improve classroom teaching and learning.

Testing Dates:

Reading: April 16 & 17 (All School)
Math: April 23 & 24 (All School)
Science: Week of April 29(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 9:19-10:43. 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.

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Upcoming Dates

April 16-17: Reading MCA
April 23-24: Math MCA
April 29: Science MCA (Throughout the week.)
May 3: Activity Night (Glow Party) 3:35-5:30 PM
May 10: No School (Teacher Work Day)
May 13: 8th Grade Career Day
May 17: IMS Character Breakfast
May 17: WEB Spring Play Date (Next year's WEB Leaders)
May 21: 7th Grade Band Concert (6:30 - 7:00 PM)
May 23: 8th Grade Band Concert (6:30 - 7:00 PM)
May 27: No School (Memorial Day)
May 28: 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts (6:30 & 7:30 PM)
May 30: 6th Grade Choir Concert (6:30-7:00 PM)
May 31: 5th Grade Tour
May 31: 8th Grade Spring Formal
June 3: 5th Grade Family Night
June 4: 8th Grade Celebration
June 6: Last Day of School

Repeat Items

Attendance Intervention Meeting (AIM)

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AIM meetings serve as the initial intervention for students facing attendance challenges. AIM represents a collaborative effort between C-I Schools, the Isanti County Probation, and the Attorney's offices. When students accumulate three unexcused absences, we refer the student to the Isanti County Probation Department and they are invited to attend an AIM meeting held at the courthouse.