What's up Wednesday

9/11/2024

As we settle into routines, it's important to point out some reminders for those who drop-off or pick-up their students from school....

• Doors open at 9:20am. Students should not be dropped off prior to 9:15 as there is not adult supervision until that time.
• Pick-up begins at 3:55. All students must be picked up by 4:05pm.
• When in the parking loop, DO NOT EXIT YOUR VEHICLE! This poses a danger to you and others. Please stay in your vehicle and have your child exit the passenger side. If they are unable to do so, please park in a spot and walk your child to the front entryway.
• ALL vehicles MUST use the north lot with the loop to pick up their students. The south parking lot is for busses only!

Thank you for helping make this as smooth as possible each day!

Here's what we need from you...

• REGISTER your student ASAP at www.PledgeStar.com/CedarIsland, and SHARE your donation link with friends and family! To receive a link, you will need to send a pledge request to at least one person (you may send it to yourself).
  
• PACKETS are coming home today! The packet will include a team bracelet and a coloring sheet
• ENCOURAGE your student to wear their team color and / or team bracelet every day between now and the run to show their TEAM SPIRIT!
• COMPLETE The paper alien or astronaut project and return to your child's teacher. The most creative alien and astronaut will earn a special prize at the end of the pledge period.

We hope we can count on your support as we work to raise funds for our PTO programs. For the sixth year in a row, parent volunteers from Cedar Island will be coordinating the event. By doing so, 100% of the donations received will stay with Cedar Island! This year’s goal is set at $32,000!

The run itself is Friday, September 20th at 10:00 am. We invite you to join us on the field to cheer on the students.

We need volunteers to make the day’s event run smoothly and we’d love to have you! Please visit the link below to view available slots: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA5AD29A1FB6-50877151-its

In the case of bad weather, we will move the run to Friday, September 27th, also at 10:00 am. We’d love to have volunteers for this date as well, with the hope they will not be needed. Slots for the backup date may also be found at the link above.

IF YOU PLAN ON VOLUNTEERING: you will need a volunteer application on file. It’s painless (we promise), and can be found / completed here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Nzg0OmVuLVVT

Any immediate questions may be directed to cedarislandfunrun@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

Cedar Island PTO

Over the next several months, elementary and middle school attendance boundaries will be reviewed to determine needed changes. These adjustments will reassign the elementary and/or middle school some households are zoned to attend. Our community’s support of Building a Better Future in 2023 is helping to minimize the extent of the changes.

There will be multiple ways for staff, students, parents/caregivers and community members to be involved throughout this process. The first opportunity is to share what considerations should be adhered to during the review via this ThoughtExchange: https://bit.ly/47gO6ZN. Please note any responses you provide are anonymous and can be completed within minutes.

Information will continue to be shared on the district website, district279.org.

#BetterFuture

Fall after-school youth enrichment classes through Osseo Area Schools Community Education are available at our school. From creative arts to STEM, sports, and more, after-school Youth Enrichment programs provide a fun and supportive environment where students can explore interests, build new skills, and make lasting friendships. Register online today or call 763-391-7242.

If your child will be absent from school, there are 4 ways you can report the absence....

1. Email your child's name, teacher's name, dates and reason for the absence to CIAttendance@district279.org
2. Text the CI Attendance line in your TalkingPoints app. Be sure to include your child's name, teacher's name, dates and reason for the absence.
3. Login to ParentVUE and submit it in the attendance section.
4. Call the school at 763-425-5855 and follow the prompts.

If you will be picking your child up from school early, there is no need to call the office. Simply arrive at the school and let the office know who you are picking up. We will call the classroom at that time to release your student. Be sure to allow enough time before appointments for this process. We will not have students waiting in the office for your arrival.

Cedar Island is partnering with Every Meal to provide weekend food again this year.

All Cedar Island families are eligible to register. There are no enrollment requirements.

There are five bag choices to choose from: www.everymeal.org/food-bags.

To sign up: Fill out the brochure that will came home with your students last week or contact Angela Antony (763-315-7674, antonya@district279.org).

If you have multiple scholars at Cedar Island, you may register them separately and receive one bag of food for each child. The bags do not need to be the same color.

You may cancel or change your bag choice at any time.

Bags will be placed in your child's backpack at the end of the week.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Antony (763-315-7674, antonya@district279.org).

Cedar Island spirit days will be starting soon! Be sure to purchase your CI swag and take advantage of the sale while it lasts...

• September 11 - Fun Run Kick-Off (Students only during the school day)
  
• September 20 - Fun Run! 10:00am - Families welcome to come cheer!
  
• September 27 - Fun Run Rain Date
  
• October 1 - Picture Day