Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family News - November 20

Distance Learning Model - Up and Running

Synchronous Expectation: Students are expected to follow their schedule each day, starting at 8:30 AM with their first period and ending at 12:00 noon with the end of seventh period.

This is your chance to see you teacher EVERY day.

While it's not In Person...but it is the next best thing! They are talking with you!

Asynchronous Opportunity: We know that things come up, either every single day or sporadically. While we REALLY want students to attend their teacher's Google Meet classes each morning, teachers will be recording their lesson and posting those recorded lessons to their Google Classrooms. This will allow ALL students, even those not able to see the Live Meets, to view every lesson.

Synchronous = Teachers teaching and students learning "live". Instruction & Learning at the same time.
Asynchronous = Teachers teaching and students learning at different times (Recorded Lessons viewed when students have the time.) Instruction & Learning at different times.

DIstance Learning Weekly Schedule

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Health Office - Please Let Us Know

Please, please, please, remember the importance of continuing to report illness, and positive COVID-19 results to the school health office. As a district we are continuing to track the number of cases within our school district. This data is essential for us to determine the direct effect community spread has on our school population. Please call the attendance line (763.691.8661), or the school health office (763.691.8603).

Sending well wishes!

Ms. Winger, Licensed School Nurse

763-691-8604

mwinger@c-ischools.org

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School Calling...

When teachers call, you may not recognize the caller ID. Teachers sometimes place phone calls via the Google Hangouts Meet platform. When a teacher calls you from their Hangouts Meet, the caller ID will say “Google Hngts ME.”

What does this mean for a parent? It means that the number the teachers are calling families from will not be their school number but may be a number that comes from some other area code.
How do I call my child’s teacher? Two ways, here is a quick link attached to our school webpage, IMS Teacher Directory. You can find their school number listed on the Staff Directory Website and leave a message if they do not answer. The teacher will then be able to call you back using Google Hangouts Meet. When a teacher calls you from their Hangouts Meet, it will say “Google Hngts ME” in the caller ID.

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Behavioral Expectations for Distance Learning:

Cambridge-Isanti Schools promotes the five character traits of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Self-Discipline, and Honesty. We expect students to demonstrate these character traits as they interact with their peers, staff, and teachers online during distance learning. Our Bluejacket Pride flyer provides additional guidance on what students can do to be successful online while our schools are in the distance learning model.

Student Chromebooks are the property of Cambridge-Isanti Schools and all school rules and expectations regarding Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy still apply.

Need Help? You Don't Have to Do It Alone!

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Lighthouse Child & Family Services

Your child’s mental health is important to us. Lighthouse Child & Family Services provides school-linked mental health services in your school. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Lighthouse now offers both in-person and telehealth options. Your child shouldn’t have to miss therapy due to changes in schedules. This added flexibility has been really helpful for families already utilizing the service. Lighthouse works collaboratively with our school and other agencies in the community to assist children and families year-round. Ask your school contacts how you can connect with this service or call Lighthouse directly at 320-983-2335 to learn more about this service.

Website: www.lighthousecfs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousechildandfamilyservicesmn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecfs/?hl=en

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Virtual Resource Rooms

Got questions about an assignment? Not sure how you want to structure your work? Just need to speak to an adult about your assignments? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions then the Virtual Resource Rooms are for you. With us going to full Distance Learning we have adjusted our staffing and will now have a separate Resource Room for each grade.

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Attendance Reminder

Attendance form is in your Google Classroom:

CIO:.......Social Studies
6th gr.:...Period 7
7th gr.:...Period 4
8th gr.:...Period 4

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Middle School Sports - Postponed

As we transition into the distance learning model, please know the middle-level plan will look different from the high school. At this time, all activities and athletics will be cancelled for as long as our middle schools are in distance learning. Please look for updates as situations change and develop.