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March 26, 2024

April 23, 2024
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Upcoming Events
North Show Choir Extravaganza
Join North Show Choir for "Stuck Inside: An Extravaganza," written by students.
Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at North.
Tartan spring musical
Tartan's spring musical, "All Shook Up," opens this Friday, April 26, and runs April 26-28, and May 2, 3, 5. The musical features songs by Elvis Presley. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10, on the Tartan Theatre website.
North Service Day Fundraiser at Mac's Diner
Join us for a fundraiser at Mac’s Diner! We are raising funds to purchase materials for our various service projects on our Schoolwide Service Day (May 21st) that benefit our local community parks and neighborhoods as well as programs such as Dorothy Day Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House, & The Linus Project. With our flyer, 30% of all sales at Mac’s on April 29th from 4pm-close will be donated to North High School. Come have a great dinner and support a great cause with one of our local businesses, owned by a 1990 North graduate.
In order to participate you need to bring a PRINTED copy of this flyer. Mac's will not accept a digital version, and we are unable to hand out flyers at the event, so make sure to bring a copy with you. We will have them available at school if your student would like to pick one up!
If you can't get to Mac's, you can donate directly to support our service day event.
Multicultural Fair
All are welcome to join us for performances, food, art, and more at our District 622 multicultural fair at North on May 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Native American Summer Games
Join us on Saturday, May 18 at the Oakdale Nature Preserve for a fun-filled day of games and performances!
Scene Around 622
St. Cloud Math Competition
On April 11th John Glenn and Skyview took 80 8th graders to compete in the annual St. Cloud University Math Competition! It was an amazing day that included a grueling 90 minute math test, an awesome "college" style lunch and lots of frolicking around the campus. Every student enjoyed the time away and the opportunity to see themselves at a college was priceless!
Multicultural fair at Carver
Castle Science Night
Families also enjoyed a pizza dinner, a make and take planting activity and a book giveaway.
Points of Pride
Athena Award Winners
Last week, one North and one Tartan student were honored at the Athena Awards, which recognizes outstanding female high school senior student-athletes in the St. Paul area.
Ashlee Horton from North and Ellie Volkers from Tartan were this year's District 622 honorees. Congratulations!
Robin Nelson wins MN Indian Education Association award
Robin Nelson, American Indian Education & AI Curriculum Specialist received the “Elder of the Year” Award. This was presented to her during the MN Indian Education Association Annual Conference held in Hinckley MN.
Robin began working in American Indian Education as an Academic/Culture Liaison over 35 years ago. She brought with her a desire to create a place where AI students could learn about themselves, who they are and where they came from as Native Americans. Through her teachings she has instilled pride and cultural knowledge to countless students that she has worked with through her time in Indian Education as a liaison, coordinator, storyteller and curriculum specialist.
Robin was fundamental in creating the ISD 622 American Indian Education Program which is well known and highly regarded throughout MN for its impeccable programing.
She is committed to helping ISD 622 teachers, students and the community learn about the unique history, culture and ongoing contributions of Native Americans in an accurate and respectful manner.
Volunteers Needed
Tartan Financial Game Day
A few more volunteers are needed for our 2nd annual Financial Game Day at Tartan High School! On Tuesday, May 7 all students in 11th grade are invited to participate in a fun, engaging financial game day where, using an online app, students learn what it's like to manage finances within the structure of a paid job and family. Students are SHOCKED at how much things cost, which makes it a really fun day for the volunteers.
Check out last year's story in THIS NEWSLETTER to learn more.
Reach out to Melissa McLean with any questions -- mmclean@isd622.org
Weaver Carnival
Weaver is looking for volunteers to assist with their carnival on April 26 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Slots are for 40 minute shifts.
Volunteer opportunities include running games and concessions.
Community Education
Gladstone Crazy Daisy event - French Cabaret
Indulge in a delicious dessert while enjoying a musical performance with Francine Roche, a vocalist from Québec, and Mark Stillman, renowned accordionist who will take you on a cultural journey with an enchanting musical experience.
ECFE enrollment
Enrollment for ECFE Summer and 2024-2025 school year is open! There are two new classes that are being offered which begin in the fall of 2024.
Golden Prom
This year the Golden Prom will be highlighted on the news at WCCO-TV (CBS). Be sure to reserve your tickets to this heartwarming yearly event!
Community Education Learning For All
We are excited to announce our new catalog containing many opportunities to fill your upcoming summer days!
Special mention goes out to Tartan High School senior Simone Chounlamontry for her beautiful watercolor print that won 1st place in our catalog cover contest. And to 8th grade Skyview student Drayton Carter whose colored pencil drawing won second place in the contest! Happy browsing!
COVID-19 Guidelines Updated
Following Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates, ISD 622 has updated its COVID-19 protocol. See attached for more information:
Alumni News
Alumni news form
We would like to highlight/give a shoutout to alumni of District 622 in upcoming editions of our e-News. Please complete the alumni news form if you have interesting news to share regarding alumni of District 622.
Enrollment 2024-2025
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open.
Find more information at www.isd622.org/enroll
Dual immersion programs now enrolling!
Find information about the programs at isd622.org/language-immersion
Community Resources
Measles and the MMR vaccine
Minnesota has identified cases of measles in children who recently returned to the U.S. after traveling internationally. The decline in measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage, coupled with the increase in measles disease nationally and internationally, puts Minnesota at risk of additional measles cases and a measles outbreak.
MDH has information about measles and the MMR vaccine: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/measles/measlesfacts.html
If your child has any symptoms, please contact your medical provider and school nurse.
Washington County Vaccination Clinics
Washington County is offering monthly vaccination clinics. Appointments can be scheduled on the Washington County website.
View the attachment below for more information.
Peachjar electronic flyers
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.
Join the 622 team!
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
Location: 2520 12th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN
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Please direct your questions or comments to communications@isd622.org