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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

6:30 p.m. at each elementary school

Use our searchable boundary map to determine which school your child will attend based on your home address.

Several North students participated in the All Conference band and choir concerts on January 30.

Band:

Taylor Chapman 11 - Baritone Saxophone

Maya Fritz 12 - Percussion

Frederick Heaser 12 - Euphonium

Jordan Kirchner 10 - Bassoon

Ella Lopez 12 - Clarinet

Lilly Maendel 10 - French Horn

Lilyanna Marich 12 - Bass Clarinet

Josephine Marquis 12 - Trumpet

Nick Meagher 12 - Flute

Anya Olson 12 - Flute

Mary Pham 10 - Trumpet

Paige Simanski 12 - Flute

Vanessa Tong 10 - Tuba

Julie Xiong 11 - Bassoon

Iris Yang 11 - Bassoon

Jazz Band:

Isaac Mott 12 - Guitar

Choir:

Yvonne Currie 12 - Soprano

Alaina Fischer 12 - Soprano

Lily Johnson 12 - Soprano

Morgan Kolberg 12 - Alto

Isabella Lamb 11 - Alto

Owen Miller 11 - Bass

Catie Remes-Enga 12 - Soprano

Jack Sonnek 11 - Tenor

Nathan Thibaudeau 11 - Tenor

Aidan Vang 11 - Bass

Several Tartan students also performed at the concerts.

Band

Nindonis (Noah) Bigbear

Eleora Dittli

Hwxyeej(Adam) Yaj

Owen Yeager

Yasmin Sandoval

Christian Kong

Lexi Greengard

Keifer Dick

Kaden Thurneau

Leo Wright

Daniel Kugler

Caleb Treadway

Graham Saunders-Pearce

Choir

Benny Alvarado

Grace Kelsey

Jasmine Garvey

Faith Lor

Ada Thomsen

Ella Thomsen

Slava Tomasevich

Left to right: Benny Alvarado, Slava Tomasevich, Jasi Garvey, Faith Lor, and Grace Kelsey.

Not pictured: Ada and Ella Thomsen

North students have been competing in district competitive trials for Mock Trial. Rounds one and two were at the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, and round three was conducted via Zoom. Round four on February 7 will also take place on Zoom. This year is the first time trials have been in person since 2020.

In round one North defeated St. Paul Central. Round two North lost to a team from Parnassus Preparatory School and North defeated another team from Parnassus in round three. North will face Nova Classical Academy in round four.

After each trial students from North select an outstanding attorney and an outstanding witness from their opponent. Receiving those honors for North through three rounds are:

Outstanding witness Ella Muelken (twice) and Lizzy Blakey
Outstanding attorney Ksanet Ghebregziabiher (twice) and Molly Palm.

Back row left to right: Analee Preus, Jamila Abdo, Guy Redfield and Molly Palm.

Front row left to right: Ella Muelken, Josiah McBride, Zac Peterson and Ksanet Ghebregziabiher
Not pictured: Lizzy Blakey

Tickets are on sale for LOVE STORY: Tartan Theatre's valentine's day cabaret. Featuring iconic songs like "Mamma Mia" (Mamma Mia) and "Can't Help Falling in Love" (All Shook Up) along with new hits like "Satisfied" (Hamilton), "Unruly Heart" (The Prom), and "Seventeen" (Heathers), LOVE STORY is the perfect amalgamation of new & old stories about that silly little thing called love.

Performances are on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on tartantheatre.org, & 622 staff get in free with their badge at the door (or via an email to Hannah at hstout@isd622.org).

The 4th annual Rock the North show choir competition is this Saturday, February 11, at North High School. Join North High's Northern Lights Show Choir as they host show choirs from across Minnesota and Wisconsin. More information can be found on the Rock the North website.

Author Dr. Talaya Tolefree will join us on Zoom for our early learning family event for NAAPID and read her very inspirational book "Creative Crown." She will also be reading another confidence builder "Jabari Jumps." Both books are available on amazon if you'd like to pick them up to follow along during the live reading, but it's not a requirement at all. Log on at 7 p.m., this coming Monday, February 13 at https://bit.ly/booksatbedtime.

Sign up for a Winter 2023 activity with 622 Community Education today! We have a variety of classes: Video Production for YouTube, Game Coding; Pokemon/Minecraft/Mario Kart, Floor Hockey, Flag Football, Self Defense and Safety Awareness and more! Plus, 50% off Youth classes for district families who qualify for free/reduced lunch!

Register today at https://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/

Have your little one join us for a Friday arts and crafts fun-filled morning at the end of each month when classes aren’t in session! Adults are not required to stay with students for class.

Location: Gladstone Community Center

Ages: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $40 ($20 for those who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch)

For More detailed class info visit here: https://www.smore.com/gpc24

February 24th: Date with a Dino

March 31st: Squishmallows

28th: Calling all Robloxians

To Register, Click HERE!

Nominations are now open for the 622 Education Foundation Award of Excellence.

Graduating seniors who possess one or more of the following characteristics is eligible for this award: community, courage, imagination, achievement, integrity, and resilience.

Nominations are due by Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Staff, peers, community members, and businesses can nominate students.

NOTE: Parents/guardians cannot nominate their own child.

North alum Carolyn Wiger, daughter of former State Senator Chuck Wiger, will compete on the 44th season of Survivor. The season will premiere on CBS, March 1 at 7 p.m.

Visit the Peachjar electronic flyer page and click on your school's name to see what's happening at your school and in our community.

We're Hiring! Join ISD 622!

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. Join our team and become a Paraeducator, Substitute Teacher, or School Bus Driver (we'll help you get your CDL)!

Please visit our careers site for a list of open positions.

For more information please contact Human Resources at (651) 748-7421.

Email: communications@isd622.org
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