Isanti Middle School

Parent News - September 13

Thank You for a Great Start!

While we had many hiccups the first week of school, I want to thank EVERYONE for their efforts and their patience.

Students, you ROCKED this first week! I am so proud of you! Your willingness to accept this new normal and the new levels of Bluejacket PRIDE that you demonstrated were inspiring.

Parents, WOW, what a different week and THANK YOU for preparing the kids, and getting them to school ready for the new challenge. If your kids are on the bus, THANK YOU for getting them ready to meet the new bus routing system. If you drop off and pick up your student, THANK YOU for your patience, especially with the staggered release at the end of the day. If your kids walk/bike to school, THANK YOU for helping them get ready and out the door in time to get to school.

This week will be a little more of the same from last week. However, students DO check your Google Classroom on the days you are in Distance Learning. Teachers will have what assignments there are posted to Google Classroom. They will also be discussing those assignments with you on your In Person days so that you understand what is expected.

Thank You,

Mr. Pauly

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Distance Learning Days

During Distance Learning (DL) days, teachers will post any assignments to Google Classroom. DL days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be pretty similar. On those days teachers have students In Person and students in DL. This means that teachers are not as available to DL students as they will be on Fridays. The intent is for assignments, or expectations, to be at a level that students should be able to have success with them with less direct teacher interaction. Students can email questions and comments about the assignments to teachers.

Fridays are different! All students are in Distance Learning on Friday. We WILL have a schedule on Friday for students to be able to access their teachers. This Class Schedule will be a morning schedule where our 50 minute classes are reduced to 30 minute classes. This will allow us to give students direct access to teachers while also leaving the afternoon for meetings with parents, teacher collaboration across the middle level (IMS and CMS), as well as planning for our C-I Schools Online program. This schedule will be shared with students later this week and published in Google Classrooms.

We will also use this time Friday morning for teachers to invite students into class if they need additional help or support for the class, or if the teacher is just looking to make a better connection as we start the year.

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Helpful Links & Things to Remember

Helpful links:

Things to Remember:

Chromebook User Agreement and Payment Information: We need “C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement” for all students as soon as you are able. Two options: Cambridge-Isanti Schools Web Store or paper copy here.
Mask Requirements at IMS - Masks or face coverings must be worn throughout Minnesota in all indoor public spaces. This rule includes school buildings and indoor facilities.
School Supply List: IMS School Supply Lists
Lockers and Backpacks - Hallway lockers will not be assigned at the beginning of the year. Students will be permitted to bring a backpack to be stored under their desk or in a location determined by their teacher.
Gym Lockers: There will also be no gym locker/locker room use as we start the year. Therefore students will not be changing for Phy-Ed. We want to help students be more thoughtful as they get ready for each day. Check your schedule, if it is a Phy-Ed day please dress comfortably so you can be active in class. Also, Phy-Ed shoes are encouraged.
Drinking Fountains / Bottle Filling Stations: The drinking fountains are turned off for the start of they year. We do have 7 Bottle Filling Stations throughout the building and in close proximity to all classrooms. Every student should BRING a WATER BOTTLE for use each day.

IMS Bell Schedule

IMS Drop-Off & Pick-Up

TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD SERVICE

Student busing information will be available in Family Access the week of August 31.

As a reminder, families can add lunch money to their account and apply for free or reduced meals through our website.

Medication Drop Off

If you have medication for your student that needs to be dropped off at school please contact our School Nurse, Malanie Winger, at mwinger@c-ischools, or by phone at 763-691-8602 to schedule a time to stop by.