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School Board Candidate Forum
Community members are invited to hear from local school board candidates at a forum scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, September 23. Attend in person, watch the live stream on the District 622 YouTube page, or North St. Paul and Oakdale residents can watch the event live on local cable channel 20.
The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Roseville, Maplewood, and Falcon Heights. Questions for the candidates can be sent to lwvrosevillearea@levmn.org on or before September 21. Please use “ISD 622” in the subject line.
Six residents have filed to run for School Board in the North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale School District. The candidates are Miriam Janechek, Nancy Livingston, Justin Middaugh, Charlotte (Char) Nitardy, Katie Swor, and Kita Yang.
School District 622 will hold a general election on November 5, 2024, to elect four school board members for terms of four years each. The four seats up for election are currently held by Nancy Livingston, Julia Martens, Charlotte Nitardy, and Kita Yang.
The general election will be held between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Visit http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ to find your polling place. Learn more about the 622 School Board Candidates.
Points of Pride
ISD 622 at the Paralympics
Skyview counselor Tom Schmit's daughter, Summer Schmit, participated as a swimmer in the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris.
Last school year, Summer did an internship at Skyview with ML (Multilanguage) teacher, Lindsay Luczkowiak.
Summer also participated in the 2020 Tokyo games. She was a member of the U of M swim team, and is currently getting her master's in applied linguistics through Oxford University. Congratulations on this accomplishment!
Donations for international teachers
ISD 622 is welcoming international teachers from the Philippines! We are accepting donations of gently used items. Please view the flier below to see what items are needed.
Community Education
Youth Enrichment Classes Began September 7
Check out what Community Education has to offer and register to secure your spot.
Learning for All Brochure
An online version of the new "Learning for All" Community Education brochure can be found here: 2024 Fall 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
We have transitioned and condensed our brochure by using QR codes. Instead of listing all of our classes in the brochure, you can now easily view our current offerings and register online by simply scanning the QR codes within. This change allows us to keep you informed of the most recent and exciting educational opportunities available!
*Special mention goes to Harmony Adult Education student Pasia Tho, who designed the cover of the brochure, and to Justice Alan Page teacher Lori Kolberg, who designed the back cover. Thank you to all who participated. We look forward to the next round of contest entries.
Brazilian Music Event
Mark your calendars for a free event featuring Brazilian music on Friday, Sept. 27 at Gladstone Community Education Center from 5:30-7 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Registration is required: https://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/course/11974/fall-24/listen-to-brasil-a-musical-for-all-ages-new
Share your passion and teach a new class!
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.
F.L.I.G.H.T (Future Leaders Inspiring Growth, Honor and Talent)
Registration is now open for F.L.I.G.H.T. and the Fall selection of programming begins on September 23. Enroll your child in their choice of camps today: https://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/7/flight
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!
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Harmony Adult Education has earned the Bronze from "Minnesota's Best" in the Adult Education Category. Congratulations to all staff and students for this extraordinary recognition!
AEFL (Adult Education and Family Literacy Week) is from September 16-20. To learn more about what Harmony Adult Education offers, visit us at: https://communityeducation.isd622.org/adult/harmony
UGotClass: Online Courses for the 21st Century
UGotClass offers a broad selection of affordable online courses across various fields, including business, career skills, health, leadership, social media, and more. These courses are designed to help individuals enhance their skills for today's evolving job market. New classes start in September, so it's a perfect time to spread the word!
Pickleball: Fun for All Skill Levels
Enjoy the everyday fun of indoor pickleball in a welcoming environment with newly refurbished flooring. Whether you are new to the game or are a seasoned player, we offer something for everyone. We would also like to introduce a new Round Robin event for those under a 3.0 skill level, with fun prizes for participants.
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.
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