C-I Community Backpack

August 13, 2024

Welcome to our Community Backpack e-newsletter!

Welcome back! We're so excited to see everyone in the next few weeks. There are many upcoming community events, donation drives, and celebrations to look forward to. Keep an eye on your inbox for this bi-weekly newsletter, which will provide up-to-date information on opportunities in our school district and communities. Parents can expect to receive back-to-school communication from principals within the next week.

Happening in the District

Visit our website for one-stop Back-to-School information.

School starts on September 3rd, and we are so excited to see you! Please visit our Back-to-School page for reminders and resources to help the school year start off smoothly. You will find transportation information, dates for open houses, school supply lists, and much more.

Volunteers are vital to the success of our schools.

Teachers, staff, and administrators cannot do the work alone. There are numerous volunteer opportunities to help both inside and outside of the classroom. If you're short on time but still want to help, take a look at the requested items to donate to the C-I Schools Care Closet. By donating, you can help meet students' basic needs, allowing them to focus on learning.

Download the Skyward App to stay in touch and save time.

The Skyward App makes it easy to see school information on your mobile phone. Look up bus routes, report absences, check grades and missing assignments, email your child's teacher, and more. Scan the QR code on the Skyward Family Mobile App flyer to get started.

Register now for Fall Community Education activities.

With more than 55 new courses this fall, we have something for everyone!

From early childhood through adulthood, our variety of programs, including youth activities, adult classes, Adventure Center, driver education, and volunteer opportunities, offers something for everyone! We have lots of new offerings this fall as well as familiar favorites. Classes and programs fill up quickly. Many activities will have waitlists. Register now so you don't miss out!

Beginning Soon

We regularly highlight activities that begin soon. Find a full listing of Community Education offerings here.

Family Open Swim

Open Swim is the perfect place for a family fun night! Swimming is great exercise and a fun time for everyone.

Junior Bluejacket Speed & Strength - Baseball

Speed and Strength - Baseball is a skill-based camp for serious baseball players looking to bring their skills to the next level.

Goldilocks

Storybook Theatre's Goldilocks is a one-week theatre experience that is open to artists in grades 1 through adult.

Community Opportunities

Better Together

The community is invited to attend the 2024 Better Together event to learn about community resources and Anoka-Ramsey Community College. This is a collaborative event with Cambridge-Isanti Schools, Allina - Cambridge Medical Center, Isanti County Public Health, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College to support each other's well-being. There will be live music, a variety of activities including a bounce house, yoga sessions, and food trucks. Everyone is welcome!

School Supply Drive

There is still time to participate in our SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE! Minnco offices are collecting school supplies for students in our community, and we need your support. You can donate new supplies or make a cash contribution if that's more convenient for you. Especially needed are individually wrapped snacks, including bottled water, juice boxes, fruit snacks, crackers, popcorn, granola bars, and breakfast bars.

Community Resources

Isanti County Integrated Collaborative

The Isanti County Integrated Collaborative is a local organization that works to strengthen our community. Their mission is to work in partnership and collaboration to empower and provide opportunities for children and families. Check out their calendar of free and low-cost family activities.

North 65 Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar

Visit the North 65 Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar for more community events.

Community Flyers

Great things are happening in our communities!

We are excited to share information with you from community groups and organizations. If you have a flyer you would like us to share, please e-mail to ce-communications@c-ischools.org

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The mission of Cambridge-Isanti Schools, in partnership with our community, is to EDUCATE, EMPOWER and INSPIRE EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY to achieve their full potential.

The Community Education office is located inside the Education Services Center at

625 Main Street North in Cambridge.

Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop in and see us!