IPS News

I hope you all are enjoying this amazing weather. It has been a great start to the school year at IPS and we are grateful for all the support. These first two weeks have been action packed with establishing classroom procedures, meeting new friends, and getting into our routines.

This week we began using assessments to collect data on each student regarding reading and math skills. This is a snapshot in time for us to see where they are academically and this data will be used to help our students continue to grow and learn.

Student attendance is so critical for each student during these early years. Each day is filled with learning new skills and enriching the learning from the previous day. In the event your child is ill, please call the attendance line and communicate their absence. We are striving to see great attendance all year and we know the outcome of great attendance will equal strong academic and social emotional success.

Communication is important to your child’s success in education. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to your child’s teacher or me. We are here to serve and support every student every day.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.

Take care,

Shane Dordal

Isanti Primary Principal

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.

IPS PTO will once again have our coffee fundraiser. Funds are used to support our students throughout the school year. We appreciate your support!

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.

• IPS PTO Meeting: Monday, September 9, 2024
• Lifetouch Fall Picture Day: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
• CIHS Homecoming: Friday, October 4, 2024
• Fall Conferences by Appointment: October 8, 10 and 15

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

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