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District 622 is hosting a multicultural fair on May 9 at Tartan. Join us for performances, food, student art, and more!

Early Learning will hold a workshop about all things Kindergarten on Tuesday, May 16. The workshop will be held on Zoom at 6 p.m.

Justice Alan Page students will be presenting a performance of "The Wizard of Oz," based on the novel by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 film. Performances take place on Tuesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at JPE.

School District 622, in partnership with Homeland Health, will hold an immunization clinic for enrolled District 622 students who are not up to date on their required vaccinations.

When:

Thursday, May 18, 2023

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where:

Eagle Point Elementary

7850 15th Street North, Oakdale

Registration links:

If you plan to attend, please complete a registration form:

English: https://tinyurl.com/ClinicRegistration-English

Spanish/Español: https://tinyurl.com/ClinicRegistration-Espanol

Somali/Soomalii: https://tinyurl.com/ClinicRegistration-Soomalii

NOTE: Students should wear short sleeves to make getting their shots easier.

Kathryn Marget was awarded the Teacher Coach of the Year award by the Minnesota Urban Debate League for her work as the Skyview debate team coach. Read more here. Congratulations Kathryn!

Four Tartan DECA students recently competed at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida. With over 21,000 students in attendance and 40 events, Tartan's Kyle Nilson ended up in the Top 10 with his Business Growth Plan. Yupheng Lee and Kayleen Xiong competed in School-based Enterprise, representing the Tartan School Store, and learned that a full-service retail store (school supplies, spirit wear, and snacks) like ours is very rare. Emily Juneau competed in Apparel and Accessories Management. Congratulations to all of you! You make us #622Proud!

Kyle Nilson with his award

Tartan DECA students at the conference

Tartan Business Professionals of America (BPA) returned from their National competition in Anaheim, CA on Sunday. Tartan received an Award of Achievement for Community Service hours submitted for the past year. This project was compiled by Beverly Yang. All eleven Tartan BPA members were also recognized for achieving the Ambassador Torch Award, which is a resume of their community service and involvement.

Beverly Yang with the Community Service award

Tartan's Nationals team with their Ambassador Torch Award medals.

Every year, the Minnesota State High School League, in conjunction with the Perpich Center for the Arts and Art Educators of Minnesota, hosts an art competition. Artwork is judged in the four categories of Achievement, Excellent, Superior, and Spotlight.

Our section featured over 214 works of art from 14 schools. Students submit their artwork and an artist statement. North students received seven Excellent ratings and nine Superior ratings.

Congratulations to North students Connor Uecher, Erin Sellie, Dakota Ningen, Kyson Cha, Emmet Johnson, Kasara Williams, Macey Weinmann, Christopher Kee, Evelyn Lienke, Marianne Coreas, Mamie Francis, Jack Sonneck, Caleb Dimler, Gerraldine Cushman and Brianna Walstrom for their achievements.

Each year US Congress members hold a Congressional Art Competition for their district's high school students. Congresswoman Betty McCollum of the 4th district held her exhibit in the Schmidt Artist Lofts (in the old Schmidt Brewing on W. 7th in St Paul) last night May 3rd.

North High had an excellent showing this year with nearly half the pieces hanging being from our talented North High students. This year Evelyn Lienke won the 2nd place prize with her pen and ink drawing titled Electric Motor Alley: Part 2. Her work will be displayed at Congresswoman McCollum's Washington D.C. office for the next year! Congratulations Evelyn!

Evelyn Lienke with her work.

The Minnesota School Nutrition Association (MSNA) has named the nutrition staff at Skyview Middle School its 2023 Hero Site Award Winner. The award recognizes excellence in teamwork, creativity and customer service. The team was recognized by the MSNA on May 5, 2023, as part of the national School Lunch Hero Day. They will also be honored in August when MSNA members meet for their Annual Conference in Saint Cloud.

Mrs. Hughes' 3rd grade class spent their time in Mr. Bjork's music class on Earth Day cleaning up outside.

Last week, John Glenn students wore their cultural clothing to celebrate a spirit day.

Sign up for a Spring and/or Summer 2023 activity with 622 Community Education today! We have a variety of classes for all ages and interests from Arts, Culinary, Health and Wellness and more. Plus, youth classes are 50% off for district families who qualify for free/reduced lunch!

Register today at https://joom.ag/Yx4d

ECFE still has openings for summer programming. Click here for more information.

Have you moved in the past three years or will you be moving soon? If you have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, please update your contact information. It’s important so we can reach you when it’s time to renew your health insurance. Visit mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo.

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Governor Tim Walz recently signed the bill to provide universal free school meals for all students, regardless of household income. The new program will begin in the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

In the meantime, families that currently do not qualify for free or reduced meals must continue to pay for school meals for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.

If your child is approved for Educational Benefits (free or reduced-priced school meals), they may be eligible for P-EBT benefits of $8.10 for each day they were absent due to a COVID-19-related illness.

Click here for more information: https://www.isd622.org/pandemicmealprogram

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet without paying a dime by choosing a fully covered internet plan.

A household is eligible to participate in the ACP if a child in the household receives free or reduced-price school meals. Therefore, under the ACP rules, every household with a child attending a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program is eligible for ACP benefits.

Households can learn more and apply for the ACP at GetInternet.gov​.

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
Website: www.isd622.org
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