Isanti Middle School

Parent/Family Newsletter September 7, 2023

Thanks for a GREAT start!

The 2023-24 school year is off to a great start! Our first week has been filled with smiles and excitement. A huge Thank You to all families in assisting with a smooth transition back into our school year routines.

The first week always provides us with opportunities to problem-solve and iron out a few wrinkles, and that is the case this year too. Here are a couple of quick things we have coming up.

CIHS Cross Country Invitational at IMS Friday, September 8
Event Expectations - CIHS Football Games
Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures
Chromebook User Agreements

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CIHS Cross Country Invitational

This Friday afternoon, Sep. 8th, CIHS is hosting a Cross Country Invitational at IMS. While only two additional teams are coming to this event, there will be increased vehicle traffic around the time of dismissal. Each school competing in the invite has been asked to have spectators arrive after our dismissal, around 3:50-3:55, so we have as little impact on our dismissal as possible. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

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Event Expectations - Reminder

Middle School Students

Middle school students are expected to be in the stands watching the event/activity.
Middle school students must:

Sit within the “Middle School” section, or
Sit with the adult who brought them to the event.

Students - We WANT you at the game. We want you being safe and making good choics and that is why we are continuing these expectations from last year. This is another opportunity to practice and demonstrate the Bluejacket Way!

IMS Drop-Off & Pick-up Procedures 2023-24

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Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures

Please review the IMS Drop-off & Pick-up 2023-24 document for information about when and where to drop-off and pick-up your student.

Please know that as the hub for Isanti, traffic and parking at the end of the day are extremely challenging. This year we are trying to accommodate all of the moving parts by separating staff and bus parking from parking visitors. As you can see from the enclosed graphics, visitor parking and student drop-off and pick-up is focused on the north parking lot. There should be NO student pick-up in the south parking lot this year. We know this is a change from the past, but we really need to make these adjustments to prioritize the safety of our students and the movement of our buses out of the lot each day. Thank you for your understanding.

Repeat Content -- In Case You Missed It

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Chromebook User Agreement

Chromebooks were distributed this week. All parents or guardians of students who are receiving a Chromebook are asked to complete the "C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form” online, or turn in a paper copy of this formBelow you can see the two options parents have for completing the Chromebook User Agreement and payment.

Option #1 - Electronic Submission and Payment

Log on to Cambridge-Isanti Schools Web Store
Complete Chromebook User Agreement Online Form
Select your student's grade, school, and insurance option.
Provide your student's name.
Click Add to Cart.

Option #2 - Paper Copy Submission and Payment

Paper copy of form can be found here >> Chromebook User Agreement 2023-24 Paper Copy
If turning in a paper copy and a fee applies, we ask
Parents or guardians to turn in a check made out to Cambridge-Isanti Schools during Open House, or send it along with your student on the first day of school.
We ask that the form be completed and submitted prior to your student receiving their Chromebook.

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School Start Time

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Bell Schedule

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School Dismissal Time

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Cell Phones - Away for the Day ---------- GREAT Start

Students will not be allowed to possess, or use electronic communication devices such as cell phones, Apple Watches, Air Pods, earbuds, headphones, etc. during the school day 8:30-3:35, with the exception of lunch/recess. After lunch/recess the cell phone, electronic device MUST be returned to the student locker.

Cell phones stay in lockers except for lunch/recess.

We Need You!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are vital to the success of our school. Consider joining our team of amazing volunteers. Stay informed, build connections, share your talents, join the fun! To learn more reach out to your Volunteer Coordinator, Nicki Hasser @ nhasser@c-ischools.org

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We are Hiring!

Community Education is hiring for full and part time Program Assistant positions to work with students ages three years old through fifth grade in our preschool and Adventure Center programs. These positions provide on the job training and can be flexible to work around other positions and commitments. For more information visit our website or contact us at 763-689-6180.