Isanti Middle School

Dear IMS Families,

As the principal of Isanti Middle School I want to share with you that we are excited to see welcome you to the 2023-24 school year. We look forward to working with you to provide the best educational experience for your student(s).

We continue to build student schedules. Student schedules will be made viewable in Skyward Family Access on August 28-29th. Please know that they are still subject to change due to adjustments in enrollment right up to the start of the school year.

We are asking parents and guardians of students who are receiving a Chromebook to complete the Google form “C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form” or turn in a paper copy prior to their student receiving their Chromebook during the first week of school. Please look for more information below on the two ways to do this.

We look forward to building collaborative relationships with each and every one of you during the upcoming school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us any time if you have questions, concerns or would just like to touch base. We look forward to our partnership.

I hope that each of you enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to a year filled with stories of great success and great learning.

Sincerely,

Randy Pauly

IMS Principal

Our IMS Open House Night is scheduled for:

• Wednesday, August 30th

• 6th grade: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

• 7th & 8th grade: 7:00-8:00 PM

Additionally, as we prepare to welcome our students to a new school year, please review/update your information in Family Access or stop by the media center during the open house to verify your information.

• 8:30 AM -- School Day Starts
• 3:35 PM -- School Day Ends

Bell Schedule: Please take a look at the bell schedule below. Please note the time for lunch for each grade. We start serving lunch about 30 minutes earlier than we did last year.

• 6th grade lunch: 10:35
• 7th grade lunch: 11:29
• 8th grade lunch: 12:23

What Before school options are available for Grades 6-8:

• Students arriving prior to 8:15 AM will report to the cafeteria. We will have staff available to supervise students. This is a great time to read, catch up on homework, or simply hang with friends.

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.

Supply lists are available 24/7 from any device—even on your smart phone while you’re out at the store.

• Link to All School Supply lists
• Simply click on your school and go to the desired grade level.

While in your grade level supply list, you may also click one of the retailers at the top of the page, pre-fill your online shopping cart with your child's supplies, and have it shipped directly to your door. We hope this tool helps to make the back-to-school process easier and smoother for you!

On behalf of Isanti Middle School, WEB leaders welcome all incoming 6th graders back to school on Tuesday, September 5. We would like to remind students and families that September 5 is an orientation day in which only 6th graders and for 7th & 8th grade students new to IMS.

Returning 7th and 8th graders will have their first day of school on Wednesday, September 7.

Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) is a program which links pairs of incoming 8th grade student leaders with small groups of incoming 6th graders. The program allows our incoming 6th graders to have other students as advocates and mentors, easing their transition to middle school and allowing them to have ongoing interactions throughout the school year. The program gives our 8th graders a chance to "pay it forward" by helping the next generation of IMS middle schoolers while also gaining valuable mentor and leader experience .

All students will receive their Chromebooks during the first week of school. Chromebooks will NOT be distributed on the IMS Open House Night. 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 form prior to your student receiving their Chromebook on September 6-7. Below you can see the two options parents have for completing the Chromebook User Agreement and payment.

Option #1 - Electronic Submission and Payment

1. Log on to Cambridge-Isanti Schools Web Store
2. Complete Chromebook User Agreement Online Form
3. Select your student's grade, school, and insurance option.
4. Provide your student's name.
5. 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.
  

Distribution: Students will get their chromebooks the first few days of school.

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

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.

The start of a new school year is a great time to check the information we have on file for your child. Did you know you can access your student's grades, schedule, or teacher contact information from home? Follow the link below to login to your Family Access account. Contact the IMS Main Office at 763-691-8600 with questions about your login credentials. Also, please make sure that your contact information is up to date. Email is the main form of communication used by Isanti Middle School.

Link to Skyward Family Access

August 30: IMS Open House Night

• 6th gr: 5:30-6:30PM
• 7th & 8th gr: 7:00-8:00 PM

September 5: Labor Day (Buildings Closed)

September 6: First Day of School

• 6th Grade Students
• 8th Grade WEB Leaders
• 7th & 8th graders new to IMS

. . . . . (afternoon visit - more details to come soon)

September 7: First Day of School

• All Students 6th, 7th and 8th attend

Our school offers healthy meals each day. Starting school year 2023-24, we are joining Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools encourage all families to apply for discounted or free meals. It’s easy. How to Apply

There are three ways to apply.

1. Educational Benefits Forms have been mailed to every student household in the school district. Complete the form and return it via mail or email.
2. Forms are also available at each school office, as well as the C-I Schools district office, 625A Main Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008.
3. Online, visit https://www.c-ischools.org/ and click on Skyward Family Access, log-in, and complete the Educational Benefits Form.

Our office staff is available to assist you, Monday - Thursday, 7:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call 763.689.6210 with questions or email: dknickerbocker@c-ischools.org.

Deb Knickerbocker
dknickerbocker@c-ischools.org
763.689.6210

• Breakfast: 8:15 - 8:30 AM
• 6th Lunch: 10:35 - 11:05 AM
• 7th Lunch: 11:29 - 11:59 AM
• 8th Lunch: 12:23 - 12:53 PM

You'll be able to find previous editions of Parent/Family News here.

• 6/2/23 Parent News
• (Final Parent News from 2022-23. This News has links to all the Parent News editions from last year.)

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