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There will be NO SCHOOL for all students E-12 starting Monday, December 23. Classes will resume for all students on Thursday, January 2.

Come join us for Christmas Together: A Tartan Theatre production, on Saturday, December 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 22 at 3 p.m. Enjoy listening to students from Tartan and Skyview Middle along with special guests as they sing old favorites and new hits of the holiday season.

Tickets are on sale now. General admission is $10.

Last week, the North Northern Lights Show Choir performed at the Rotary Club meeting. After the performance, the Rotary presented choir director Amy Johnson with a donation to support the group's competition season.

Last Thursday, Skyview recognized student at each grade level at the Student of the Month event. Congratulations to these students!

The 622 Education Foundation is excited to announce that 16 projects have been selected for $500 grants based on the nominations we received this fall for our GrantEd program. We were pleased to see so many high-quality applications from across the district, especially given this is just the second year of the program. As you can imagine, it was incredibly difficult for us to come up with a final list of projects to fund. We rated submissions based on four criteria (impact, innovation, foundation alignment, district priority) and sought out additional input from school administration as well as from the directors of Communications & Technology and Teaching & Learning. Here are the projects:

Note that we again received over 20 submissions and 12 schools represented! This year we expanded the number of awardees by selecting an additional project through a partnership with the Friends of Maplewood Nature non-profit. We will work with the awardees to gather information related to project impact (pictures, video, testimonials, etc.) throughout this program and communicate best practices through a variety of channels in order to maximize the impact and build momentum for the next academic year. Thank you for your partnership and all you do to enhance the quality of education for students in Independent School District 622! Although our non-profit organization is separate from the district, we are dedicated to supporting it with the shared mission of creating, enriching, and expanding programs that enhance the quality of education for all students.

Sincerely,

The 622 Education Foundation

The online version of the "Learning for All" Community Education brochure can be found here: Winter/Spring 2025 Community Education Learning For All catalog. Browse the interactive PDF with links to available courses and to view more class offerings, visit our website at www.isd622.ce.eleyo.com There are also PDF files of the complete list of classes on our website available to download here:

Community Education Adult Enrichment Classes

Community Education Youth Enrichment Classes

The Learning For All Catalog Cover Contest winners to be Announced in January!
We are delighted to share that the winners of this year’s Learning For All Catalog Cover Contest have been selected! With so many amazing and creative entries, the decision was incredibly difficult. The winning participants will be contacted soon, and their names will be officially announced in January. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this contest another resounding success. Stay tuned for more updates!

Join Community Education for a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31st, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Justice Alan Page Elementary.

Enjoy exciting activities, games, crafts, a bouncy house and a countdown to the Noon Year complete with a balloon drop!

It’s the perfect way for kids and families to ring in the New Year together and it's FREE! We can’t wait to see you there! Register now to save your place: Noon Year's Eve Party registration

A huge THANK YOU to the St Paul Senior Workers Association for once again organizing a heartwarming volunteer gift-wrapping event for the senior citizens in our community!

This incredible 2nd annual event brought together amazing representatives from places such as: Sholom, Choice Connections, Encore Assisted Living and Memory Care, Oasis Senior Advisors, Litehouse Coaching, Prelude Homes and Services, Benedictine Living, Touching Hearts at Home, Comfort Keepers, and MN Benefits

Our seniors had the joy of bringing their unwrapped gifts to be wrapped, all while enjoying a complimentary cup of cocoa from the hot cocoa bar.

Events like these remind us how strong and caring our community is. Thank you for spreading holiday cheer and making the season brighter for our seniors!

We are so proud of our students Enny and Sofia who passed their driver's permit test! Beginning in mid January, we are now offering no cost training to ESL students. This does not include the behind the wheel portion, but the class will prepare students to take the DMV Knowledge Test for driving in Minnesota. Congratulations Enny and Sofia!

Discover the joy of learning and growing together with our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes! Designed for families with children from birth to kindergarten—and even an option for families with kids through 3rd grade—our classes offer something for everyone. From Incredible Infants and Wonderful Ones to STEAM adventures and Music & Movement, you'll find engaging activities tailored to your child's development. Join us for a welcoming, inclusive environment that strengthens families and builds connections! Sign up now, classes are filling up fast! ECFE registration

Metro Dining Club Cards – $35.00
Available Now and valid through October 31, 2025!

Enjoy an entire year of 2-for-1 dining at 166 area restaurants! Each Metro Dining Club card offers:

• Over $10,000 worth of savings
• 1,656 discounts
• 138 dining cards

Proceeds help fund activities for local seniors. Get yours today at the Gladstone Community Education Center!

Submit your proposal for a youth enrichment class here: Youth Enrichment Class Proposal

Submit your proposal for an adult enrichment class here: Adult Enrichment Class Proposal

*A submitted proposal is NOT an approved class. You will be contacted by the Community Education office to discuss your proposal as well as dates, times, and location for your class.

This is a reminder to enroll your child in FLIGHT. You will need to do so with every session and registration is now open for the Winter session. Enroll your child in their choice of camps today: https://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/7/flight

To view the available camps, you can also visit the following links:

John Glenn Winter Session Flight Club Descriptions
Skyview Winter Session Flight Club Descriptions

This program is paid for by the Minnesota Department of Education After-School Community Learning grant and will be offered at no charge to participants. The main purpose will be to provide students with a wide variety of enrichment clubs, academic support, leadership opportunities and culturally affirming clubs. Students will be able to participate in clubs with focuses on art, science, financial literacy, athletics, cultural appreciation, theater, debate, music and much more. Many clubs will also contain an academic focus that will qualify them as Targeted Services classes and that will allow students to improve vital academic skills while enrolled in the club. Clubs will be run by a combination of licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, outside vendors and student leaders from within ISD 622. We are currently looking to hire high school students who have a passion that they would like to share. Employment begins in September. Call 651-748-7431 for details. Check out the F.L.I.G.H.T web page to learn more!

Following Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates, ISD 622 has updated its COVID-19 protocol. See attached for more information:

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.

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.

Is My Child Well Enough?

Ramsey County is offering vaccinations clinics. More information can be found on the Ramsey County website.

Washington County is offering monthly vaccination clinics. Appointments can be scheduled on the Washington County website.

View the attachment below for more information.

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.

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

Independent School District No.622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Title IX Coordinator. For more information, the District’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be found at www.isd622.org/policies.