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John Glenn art students recently had the opportunity to have their work displayed at the Maplewood YMCA. Check out the first round of artwork!

Mandarin Immersion students at Eagle Point wrapped up their Lunar New Year celebration with a lantern parade.

On February 13, JPE hosted their Title I Family Engagement Bingo Night. Over 300 hundred people attended. Bingo and raffle winners chose from an amazing variety of prizes. The grand raffle prize was an autographed Vikings football from Justice Alan Page. The night ended with every student going home with a free book, provided by Title I Family Engagement funds.

Robin Nelson from 622's American Indian Education Department visited Kindergarten and first grade students at Eagle Point for storytelling.

North's Black Student Union (BSU) celebrated Black History Month on Thursday with a "Showcase of Black Excellence." The night was full of performances by special guests Ed Porter Jr. and Maia Maiden, musical performances by Lt. Sunnie, and dance performances by North group Polar Executive.

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:

Adult Enrichment Classes
Youth Enrichment Classes

The Senior Sweetheart Dance held at Gladstone with the Tartan High School National Honor Society students and Twin Cities In Motion was a resounding success! Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of lively music, dancing, delicious desserts, and exciting door prizes. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the talented Robert Everest who provided fantastic live entertainment and to our sponsors, Twin Cities In Motion and Talamore Senior Living in Woodbury. Much thanks also to everyone who joined us—whether you came solo or with a partner, your energy and enthusiasm made this event truly special.

You are invited to nominate someone for an EXCEL Award. Each year the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Community Education Advisory Council honors individuals, groups, and staff members who have demonstrated a commitment to lifelong learning with Excellence in Community Education Leadership (EXCEL) Awards. Nominations are being accepted until March 3, 2025. Click here for information about the EXCEL program and a nomination form.

The awards will be presented at the April 29, 2025, Community Education Advisory Council meeting. The recipients will also be honored at the School Board meeting that evening.

Please take a few minutes and nominate an individual, group, or staff who has demonstrated excellence in outstanding contributions to Community Education. Feel free to contact the Community Education office at 651-748-7631 if you have any questions. The following video is of last year's award winners for examples and inspiration.

Video of the 2024 EXCEL Award Winners

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 – $30.00
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.

FLIGHT, Future Leaders Inspiring Growth, Honor and Talent, operates during the spring, fall, and winter. Registration is required for each session, regardless of current enrollment status. While the camps for the spring session have been planned, registration is not yet open. We invite you to explore the provided links for both John Glenn and Skyview locations. Be sure to check back regularly for updates on when spring session registration will become available.

John Glenn Spring Session FLIGHT Club Descriptions
Skyview Spring 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!

Visit isd622.org/enroll for more information.

Set your student with skills to last a lifetime in 622's dual language immersion program, featuring Mandarin immersion at Eagle Point. Learn more at isd622.org/language-immersion.

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.