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Governor Tim Walz recently signed the bill to provide universal free school meals for all students, regardless of household income. The new program will begin in the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

In the meantime, families that currently do not qualify for free or reduced meals must continue to pay for school meals for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.

If your child is approved for Educational Benefits (free or reduced-priced school meals), they may be eligible for P-EBT benefits of $8.10 for each day they were absent due to a COVID-19-related illness.

Click here for more information: https://www.isd622.org/pandemicmealprogram

John Glenn teacher, Alexis Wolf, has been selected as 2023 finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

The award is the highest honor for K-12 STEM educators in the nation, and is administered by the National Science Foundation.

Congratulations Alexis!

Students from North High School will be recognized nationally at Carnegie Hall this coming June, and will be published and exhibited in New York City.

More than 100,000 students submitted more than 260,000 works of art and writing to the 2023 Scholastic Awards. Emmett Johnson, Kara Williams, and Owen Nyachae had works selected by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts for excellence in originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Less than 2,000 works received a National Medal, which places them within the top 1% of all submissions.

Check out their award winning work and make sure to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements!

Congratulations to Analee Preus for her top 25 finish in the written exam at the 2023 DECA State Career Development Conference.

Almost 2,000 students from across the state took the exam at the beginning of the event.

Last Friday, March 24, a group of Tartan students were invited by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Asian Pacific American Resource Center (APARC) to attend a college visit.

Students were able to tour the campus, connect with current college students, and explore some of the student groups on campus.

The Skyview Debate Team took first place in the Novice Division of the Minnesota Urban Debate League Championships on March 23. The winning debaters were seventh-graders Gabby Pineda Martinez and Emma Radanke. Third place went to Joseph Smith, who debated "maverick," meaning he went solo without a partner - an amazing accomplishment!

These three debaters competed in four debates over the course of five hours. Congratulations to our other 32 debaters who consistently took home top-place ribbons at meets throughout the season.

On Saturday, March 25, the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) held an elementary family event at Carver. Activities included music, dancing, face-painting, painting, games and more.

On Thursday, March 23, two of our Harmony students spoke at the rotunda in the State Capitol to a crowd of 100-200 Adult Basic Education (ABE) students from around the state for "ABE on the Hill".

Check out Milton Menjivar and Kaori Sackett's speeches here:

Milton Menjivar

https://photos.app.goo.gl/z1GFfvtVqFaPDSV28

Kaori Sackett

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qsD9DY4DBQnAqtMC6

Sign up for a Winter 2023 activity with 622 Community Education today! We have a variety of classes: Video Production for YouTube, Game Coding; Pokemon/Minecraft/Mario Kart, Floor Hockey, Flag Football, Self Defense and Safety Awareness and more! Plus, 50% off Youth classes for district families who qualify for free/reduced lunch!

Register today at https://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/

Have your little one join us for a Friday arts and crafts fun-filled morning at the end of each month when classes aren’t in session! Adults are not required to stay with students for class.

Location: Gladstone Community Center

Ages: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $40 ($20 for those who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch)

For More detailed class info visit here: https://www.smore.com/gpc24

March 31st: Squishmallows

To Register, Click HERE!

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet without paying a dime by choosing a fully covered internet plan.

A household is eligible to participate in the ACP if a child in the household receives free or reduced-price school meals. Therefore, under the ACP rules, every household with a child attending a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program is eligible for ACP benefits.

Households can learn more and apply for the ACP at GetInternet.gov​.

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