Start of Year Update
Dear IMS Families,
Hi again, I wanted to take a few minutes to share some updated information for the start of the year.
Wednesday, September 1: IMS Open House Night
- 6th grade: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- 7th & 8th: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 7, our first day of school for:
- 6th grade students
- 8th grade WEB Leaders
- 7th & 8th graders new to IMS: 12:30-3:26 (Students will get to meet their teachers, tour the building, have lunch together, and then finish the day at 3:26. 7th and 8th graders who ride the bus CAN ride the bus home on the 7th.)
Wednesday, September 8:
- All students grades 6-8
Student Schedules: We are still working on student schedules. We have had a lot of new enrollees this year, more than most years, and are still working to get schedules put together. Schedules will be viewable to students and parents in Family Access starting at about 4:00 PM on Monday. We will have a school schedule ready to be picked up at Open House.
In case you missed it...Dr. Rudolph's Message (8/24/21)
Sincerely,
Randy Pauly
IMS Principal
IMS Start & End Times
School Starts: 8:40 AM
School Ends: 3:26 PM
What Before school options are available for Grades 6-8:
- There will be an organized before school program at each middle school for students arriving prior to 8:15 AM. The program will run, tentatively, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Students arriving at school during this time will need to register and are expected to participate in the program.
- Please use the link below to register your student(s) in our before school program.
- Register Here -- IMS Before School Programming
Health Office Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse.
Licensed School Nurse, Melanie Winger (763-691-8604). mwinger@c-ischools.org
Required Immunizations
The following immunizations are required by Minnesota law for students entering the 7th grade:
Meningococcal at age 11-12
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis
If you would like to file a legal or medical exemption, please contact the school nurse
Sports Physical
If your child will be participating in a school sport, please go to the district activities site and click on sports physical. A sports physical is valid for three years.
Medication
If your child will be taking medication during the school day, please complete the Authorization for Medication form found here Health Services / Main.- Medication must be brought to the health office by a parent or guardian in the original container.
IMS Supply Lists 2021-22
- Link to ALL SCHOOLS lists
- Simply click on your school and grade level, or
- IMS 6th Grade Supply List
- IMS 7th & 8th Grade Supply List
September 7 -- WEB + New Students
- 6th graders: WEB Activities (All Day - 8:40-3:26)
- 8th grade WEB Leaders: Active most of the day with 6th graders, scheduled through about 1:30.
- NEW 7th & 8th graders: Please arrive by 12:30 PM. We have a welcome planned for you followed by meeting all of your teachers by rotating through classes AND having lunch as a group. Those students who ride the bus will be able to take the bus home at the end of the day. *Please know that this is definitely NOT a mandatory day for new 7th and 8th grade students. We are hoping that by offering this opportunity, you have an easier transition to your new school. We know that getting here might be a challenge, if it is and you are not able to take part in the day we will do everything we can to make your start on the 8th a great experience.
Character Trait = Responsibility
Chromebook Distribution
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 or turn in a paper copy of the Chromebook User Agreement prior to your student receiving their Chromebook on September 7-8. Below 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 C-I Schools 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
- 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 Dates:
- 6th grade: Tuesday, September 7
- 7th grade: Wednesday, September 8
- 8th grade: Wednesday, September 8
Please Update Skyward Family Access
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
Upcoming Dates
- 6th gr: 5:30-6:30PM
- 7th & 8th gr: 7:00-8:00 PM
September 7: First Day of School
- 6th Grade Students
- 8th Grade WEB Leaders
- 7th & 8th graders new to IMS
September 8: First Day of School
- All Students 6th, 7th and 8th attend
Food Service Updates and Links
The 2021-22 Application for Educational Benefits Packet will be available on July 1 on our C-I Nutrition and Food Service web page. Completing this form may help our school qualify for additional federal funding. Families who are eligible may qualify for waivers on school fees, sports/activities, and community education classes.
Breakfast will be available from 8:20 -8:40 AM. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided free again this school year. Extra milk will still need to be purchased. Money can be deposited at the schools or online on the C-I Nutrition and Food Service web page. Menus can also be viewed at that site.
Please submit a new application for Free/Reduced meal application before the start of each school year.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the District Food Service office at 763-689-6210 or 763-689-6237.
IMS meals 2021-22:
- Breakfast: 8:20-8:40 AM
- 6th Lunch: 12:46-1:22 PM
- 7th Lunch: 11:56-12:32 PM
- 8th Lunch: 11:06-11:42 AM
Previous Editions
- (Final Parent News from 2020-21. This News has links to all the Parent News editions from last year.)
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Isanti-Middle-School-Minnesota-Center-1616822051697940/
Twitter: @IMSANDMNC