IPS News

I hope you are doing well. It has been a great four weeks of school. We finalized our fall assessments which gives us the starting point for student scores in reading and math. We are very fortunate to have the support of Reading Corps, Title 1, and our Academic Interventionist to give what we call a second scoop of instruction and support. I anticipate a great year of growth at IPS.

Next week is a big week from picture day to celebrating homecoming. We are excited to have our first assembly where we will be explaining our Bluejacket Pride ticket reward system and talking about our 5 Character Traits of honesty, respect, responsibility, self-discipline. I appreciate how these skills are our foundation as a school district.

Have a great weekend and hopefully you can get outside to enjoy some of this great weather.

Take care,

Shane Dordal

Isanti Primary Principal

If you haven't yet done so, please submit a copy of your child's birth certificate. This is used to provide proof of Child's Age and Legal Name so the information in our system is accurate.

You may email a copy to ips-communications@c-ischools.org or drop it off in the office.

This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of books to dive into again and again. Kids read more when they choose books for themselves, fostering a love of independent reading. Also, all Book Fair purchases (in person or online) benefit the IPS library!

Everything you need to know about the book fair can be found on the Book Fair homepage!

Dates: Monday, Oct. 7 -- Thursday, Oct. 10 - IPS students will visit the Book Fair during their library media classes this week.

Open for Families: Monday - Thursday, 2:30pm-6:30p.m., families can visit the Book Fair.

Location: Isanti Primary School - Library Media Center

Online Book Fair: Online ordering begins on Friday, Oct. 4

Able to volunteer? Sign up here!

Payment options: Cash, check, credit card, or eWallet (this is the preferred method because it is a digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without carrying money around)

Share the Fair: When setting up an eWallet for your child, any additional contributions directly support students who need help buying books. Or, round up when purchasing in person to contribute.

Questions? Contact IPS Library Media Specialist Karin Stinson at kstinson@c-ischools.org

This year’s Homecoming is September 30-October 5 and promises to be full of fun, tradition, and Bluejacket Pride. Want to know more? Check out our BACK IN BLUE! homecoming webpage.

Because Fall Pictures are October 2nd for K-2 IPS students, our dress up day of "DRESS YOUR BEST" is different than other schools in the district!

• Monday, Sept. 30 - Superhero day
• Tuesday, Oct. 1st - Vacation shirt day (Hawaiian)
• Wednesday, Oct. 2nd - DRESS YOUR BEST! (Fall Picture day)
• Thursday, Oct. 3rd - Twin Day (MN twin gear or same outfit)
• Friday, Oct. 4th - Bluejacket Pride Day (Blue and White) Dress in your bluejacket gear!

Please consider joining us for some family fun and food prior to the Bluejacket's homecoming game on Friday, October 4th. Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, October 1 by filling out this form if you plan to attend.

Conferences will be held by appointment on October 8, 10 and 15, although some teachers will have alternate dates and times due to scheduling conflicts. Log in to Family Access to see the available dates and times for your child's teacher so you can schedule a time to conference. Instructions are below. Please call the office if you need additional assistance at 763-691-8778.

USE THIS LINK to learn more and sign up to contribute.

For more information reach out to Angela Lindell at alindell@c-ischools.org

IPS PTO will once again have our coffee fundraiser. See the photo below for details! Funds will be used throughout the school year to support our students. We appreciate your support!

• No School: Friday, September 27; Thursday and Friday, October 17 and 18

• Lifetouch Fall Picture Day: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  
• CIHS Bluejacket Homecoming Game: Friday, October 4, 2024
• Fall Conferences by Appointment: October 8, 10 and 15
• IPS Book Fair: Monday, October 7 - Thursday, October 10 from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• IPS PTO Meeting: Monday, October 14, 2024
  
• IPS PTO "One Last Cup" Fundraiser: Beginning the week of October 14

Questions on pick up or drop off? This google presentation will help. If you are a returning parent it is the same as last year. After 7:35 a.m., please go to Door 1 so you can sign your child it since the tardy bell does ring at 7:35 a.m.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aOt72o8XSI563QOr3gtTdoEez8aQaFQynCvxUK0r3K4/edit?usp=sharing

Football is right around the corner. The link below is a great guide if you and your family want to attend a Cambridge-Isanti Football game. The document provides guidance on where to sit and watch the games as well as attendance expectations .

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14JEeRfUXP2QOsM4lW8tbGOF2gLlV4WFNVusOusPQI0A/edit?usp=sharing

At this age accidents and spills happen! When they do, it is nice for your child to have their own clothes to change into. Please always keep an extra pair of clothing in your child's backpack so that they can be comfortable in something that is familiar and fits them. Thank you!

Immunizations are required by Minnesota law and must be completed before students can start school in the fall. Kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade students have several requirements. 7th grade students need to show proof of a Tetanus Diphtheria booster shot and meningococcal vaccine after the age of 11. These are required for all students grades 7-12. New in 2021, schools are required to report a second meningococcal vaccine for 12th grade students. This immunization can be given as soon as students are 16 years old.

A copy of the student's current immunization record must be on file at school PRIOR to the first day of school. Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or a conscientious objection signed by a parent/guardian AND notarized. Please submit your child’s forms to the health office at their school.

IMPORTANT - By law, students will be excluded 30 days after the start of school, which means if students do not have current immunizations or a conscientious objection on file, they will not be able to attend school after October 16, 2024.

For a current copy of your child’s vaccination record call the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-3980 or your primary care provider.

Use this chart as a guide to determine which vaccines are required for school (online, home school, public, or private).

If you need exemption information, the Immunization Form (Immunization and Exemption Form) is available on the MDH website.

Isanti County Public Health has low cost immunizations available for infants, children, and adults who are eligible for Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare, uninsured, under insured, or otherwise unable to access services. To schedule an immunization appointment at Isanti County Public Health or for more information, call 763-689-1711 or email ICPH@co.isanti.mn.us.

Volunteers are vital to the success of our schools.

• Chaperoning opportunities
• Take-home tasks
• Event Updates

...so much more

Complete the

2024-2025 C-I Schools Volunteer Information form

to be added to this year's volunteer and field trip chaperone list.

Our Vision: We teach and value our children as if they are our own.

Email: ips-communications@c-ischools.org
Website: https://www.c-ischools.org/ips
Location: 301 Heritage Blvd NW, Isanti, MN 55040
Phone: (763) 691-8778

Attendance Line: (763) 691-8770