Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family Newsletter February 13, 2023

February - I Love To Read Month

IMS & CMS "Book in a Day" - Restart by Gordon Korman

Both IMS and CMS will be reading a Restart by Gordman Korman as an all school book read.

We plan to use Tuesday and Wednesday as our reading dates. Each class will plan on spending the first 15 or so minutes of each class reading out loud to their students. The plan calls for two chapters each and every period of the day. We are excited to dive more fully into reading as an entire school!!

Dismissal Reminder - Please Notice and Follow Signs

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We have had some challenges during afternoon dismissal. Please remember:

We dismiss when all of the buses are on site at IMS. When buses are delayed we will not dismiss with the bell at 3:35. Instead, when the last bus arrives we announce our dismissal using the building PA as bus transfer students move to their buses.
Please park only in designated parking lots and
Please yield to Buses, as they are entering the parking lot AND when they are departing.
Please follow the directions of all staff, with respect to directions to students, as well as traffic control.

January Students of the Month

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Middle School Scenes

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MN Studies - Ojibwe Story Teller

On Friday, February 3, IMS 6th graders had the pleasure of welcoming Ron Kanutski, an Ojibway storyteller, into their classroom! Coming all of the way from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Ron entertained us with singing, drum and flute playing, and storytelling. Connections to our learning were brought to life with authentic artifacts brought in discussing the fur trade and the relationship between the Dakota/Lakota. He spoke to us in his Anishinaabe language and translated it back to English. Oral traditions were told to entertain and to teach lessons. Students were left with one question: “When can he come back?”!

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Save the Date: 9th Grade Registration

We are making preparations to welcome your student as a ninth grader at Cambridge-Isanti High School. We encourage you to attend virtually if you are able and may access the livestream or view the registration documents located in your students’ Google Classroom account. If you do not have reliable internet service, you may attend the presentation at Cambridge-Isanti High School.

Registration Night

Cambridge-Isanti High School

Performing Arts Center

Tuesday February 28th, 2023 at 5:30 pm

We will begin the presentation promptly at 5:30 pm. If you are attending in person, there will be some tables set up for you to explore some opportunities that CIHS has to offer. If you are viewing the livestream, the materials will also be in the Google Classroom. The presentation lasts approximately 30 minutes. Due to limited seating we ask that only parent(s)/guardian(s) and your 8th grade student attend.

If you are choosing to view the materials on your own, a recording of this presentation will be made available on the CIHS website the day of the presentation. Registration materials can be printed from our website or your student may follow up with their counselor the following day.

IMS Counselors:

Terri Emmons (last names A-L) 763-691-8659
Erin Foley (last names M-Z) 763-691-8613

The primary purpose of this evening is to assist students and parents in making decisions about high school. Specific topics include:

the registration process
required and elective courses
opportunities the high school offers
post-high school education requirements

Registration materials and other pertinent information will be distributed.

If you attend in person, please sit with your student during the information session or review the materials online together. We look forward to meeting you and beginning the school/home dialogue that is essential to student success in high school.

Following the parent information night, students will complete their registration via Google form. Registration materials such as the CIHS registration guide and other important information will be available in your students’ Google Classroom before registration. Although the transition to high school is exciting, most students approach it with some anxiety. We would like to alleviate the anxiety by giving you and your student an opportunity to start becoming familiar with the school and staff. We look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

The CIHS Counseling Department