Isanti Middle School

Another week has flown by for our students and staff! Next week we begin our spring testing season with the Reading MCA.

• Reading MCA: Tue. and Wed., April 12 and 13
• Testing Window: 9:58-11:23 (If possible, please have your student to school before we start, or if you are picking them up, please wait until after testing is done for the day.)

Our students and staff have worked hard all year. Our job throughout the year is to set the conditions which ensure our students have the best learning environment and learning opportunities possible. Over the next few weeks, as students take the MCA tests, setting that best environment includes making sure your student:

• Gets enough rest during this testing time,
• Brings to school a fully charged chromebook, and
• Eats a nutritious breakfast. Remember, students can get a FREE breakfast every day at school.

One Important Change: Students will NOT be allowed to wear hats during the testing session each day.

We appreciate the support you give your student each and every day, thank you for partnering in your child’s success. Please see the Minnesota Department of Education Q&A document for more details on a few frequently asked questions.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Pauly

We are looking at adjusting our start time in the morning from 8:40 to 8:35. This slight adjustment will get most of our kids into their classrooms five minutes earlier. This won't affect students getting off the bus and needing time to eat breakfast here at school. Those students will still be able to eat when they get here and then they'll go to class. For those students getting dropped off, if possible please drop them off by 8:30.

The primary reason for this adjustment is to reduce the horseplay and misbehavior that is happening as students are socializing as they wait for when the "have to be in class."

This change will go into effect on Tuesday, April 19th. We will be communicating this change to students throughout next week.

There should be NO PARKING in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's. Please consider picking your student up AFTER the rush at the end of the day. If you arrive at 3:40, you can most likely pull right into the parking lot and your child can meet you at the front of the building.

TRIO Upward Bound Advisor, Amanda Otto will be at 8th grade lunch on Wednesday, March 30th. If you have any questions, please call or email her at:

Amanda.otto@anokaramsey.edu

763-433-1966

• Join Trio Upward Bound

Free Bikes 4 Kidz

Allina Health recognizes good health habits start early. This spring, Allina Health is again partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a healthier, happier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.

If you know of a child in need of a free bike, bring them to our local bike giveaway event on Saturday, April 30 at

Cambridge Intermediate School

Repeat from the fall:

As a parent, you probably know that keeping your kids from spending all day (and night!) on their devices can be a challenge, and you’re not alone. But finding a quick and easy way to manage screen time and filter the web doesn't have to be mission impossible — or cost an arm and a leg.

We've partnered with Bark to offer our families a free Bark Jr subscription for life!

($60/year value)

Use the URL below to activate your free Bark Jr account:

• https://www.bark.us/schools/parent-portal-alerts
  

Please consider completing this survey to give us your ideas for community education classes for your child. Your responses are greatly appreciated and will help us design opportunities beginning this Fall.

• Youth Enrichment & Recreation Survey

• April 12-13: MCA Reading:
• April 15: No School - Holiday
• April 18: No School - Professional Development
• April 26-27: MCA Math
• May 3-5: MCA Science (8th Grade) Only
• May 12: 6th Grade Band Concert
• May 17: 8th Grade Career Day
• May 17: 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts
• May 19: 6th Grade Choir Concert
• May 24: 7th & 8th Grade Band Concerts
• May 30: No School - Holiday
• June 9: Last Day of 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Isanti-Middle-School-Minnesota-Center-1616822051697940/
Twitter: @IMSANDMNC