Hybrid Learning Model Continues....
In our meetings with Isanti Public Health this week, they are recommending we stay in the Hybrid Learning Model for grades K-12 through at least the end of October, as we communicated last week. As COVID case counts continue to increase around the state, Isanti Public Health has important insight into local transmission rates.
This week our MDH running two-week average grew to slightly above 30; however, we have very little school transmission—currently we have one active case among students or staff in our schools. According to Isanti Public Health, in our community there was an outbreak in a congregant living facility that caused a spike. As you know each Thursday, we get a new report which represents a snapshot in time. This week our community snapshot included an outbreak that can be traced to a senior living facility; once those cases are removed from the case count, we fall within the range of the Hybrid Learning Model, so there is not an immediate need to change.
Looking forward (to give you as much advance notice as possible), we expect to remain in the Hybrid model for all students for at least the next two weeks (November 6).
Please take notice of the planned schedule below. If the need for Hybrid Learning continues beyond November 6 a schedule of Hybrid Learning can be found HERE.
November 3 -- Election and Referendum
Our school district has an important referendum on this November’s general election. With the unpredictability of the pandemic, election officials are encouraging people to vote early. You can vote early in person at your county government center Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm.
**If you are interested in just having a conversation about the referendum, what it means, sharing your thoughts on it, please don't hesitate to give me a call. (o) 763.691.8605, or (c) 952.334.6057.**
Did You Know?
Without the referendum, impending budget cuts will increase class sizes, reduce transportation, reduce electives and activities, and increase fees for families.
Lockers and Winter Gear
Even though the snow and cold are here, we are going hold off on using lockers for jackets, boots, etc. In conversations with staff the feeling is that, while we are still in the Hybrid Model, there is plenty of room in classrooms for students to have their jackets on the back of desks and chairs.
Attendance Reminder
- CIO students: Social Studies Google Classroom
- 6th gr. students: Period 7 Google Classroom
- 7th gr. students: Period 4 Google Classroom
- 8th gr. students: Period 4 Google Classroom
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Isanti Middle School
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
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