Peterson's Parent Connection
CIS Parent Connection 12/17/21
Fantastic Friday to our CIS Families -
Class-Sizes
As you've heard me share in the past, and I am sure you all know, CIS classes are rather large compared to what we've known them to be in the past. We averaging nearly 30 students in grades 3 and 5 and 27 students in grade 4. We also know the disruption in learning the past 2 years has created some gaps among many students. I am happy to announce we have gained to staffing positions to help support student learning. Students may have opportunities to flow in and out of groups connected to these positions, as we use data to help place students. Staff assigned to these positions are Allyson McAlpine and Jeni Christenson. If you hear your child mention Mrs. C and/or Ms. McAlpine, you'll now have some information about this connection.
PLEASE make sure the packet your child brought home last week is kept in a safe place. Do NOT have your child work on it. It will be needed in the event CIS is not an option for student learning - weather related events (cold/snow), building issues, etc. and the C-I School District calls an eLearning Day. For more information, please read the section below regarding eLearning. School Closings and Alerts Webpage For more detailed information, please see the repeated information regarding eLearning.
We appreciate our very much families!!
Scott Peterson
763-691-6605
E Learning Information (repeat)
Gr 3-5 eLearning Message
Cambridge-Isanti Schools, as the leader in innovative education, believes that learning can and should occur anytime and anywhere. With this in mind we have created a Flexible eLearning Plan in the event of school closure due to inclement weather where school can be in session without students and staff being physically present in our schools. This Flexible eLearning Plan will redefine what it means to have a "snow day".
K-5 students will be responsible for completing the work in their eLearning/Inclement Weather Checklist. Paper copies of the packet were sent home with students the first week of December. You can also access the checklists here:K-5 Choice Boards/eLearning Checklists.
The activities in the eLearning/Inclement Weather Checklists do not require technology.
On an eLearning day, teachers will hold office hours in which they are available to provide learning support to students. Specialists and case managers will also be available via phone, email, and/or online for support. An eLearning day serves as student contact day.
You will receive an email from your teacher by 8:30 with any specific directions they might have for your student. Throughout the day teachers can be reached via their school email, a phone call to their school phone number, or their Google Meet.
Phone Calls:
Call your teacher’s district issued phone number that can be found in the staff directory and leave a message. Your teacher will email you addressing the questions that you have and/or they may set up a time for you to call into a Google Meet room in order to get your questions answered. In order to call into a Google Meet room, you will be provided with a phone number and pin.
Google Meet Office Hours
K-5 teachers will be in their Google Meet online classroom from 9 am 2 pm.
Information about joining the meet will be emailed by your child’s teacher by 8:30 a.m.
Completion of the eLearning Checklist assignments are due within 1 week of returning to school from the Flexible eLearning Day. This sheet needs to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Winter Gear
Student Drop Off and Pick Up (reminder!!)
Couple reminders when traffic is heavy (related to 2nd Ave drop):
- pull all the way up and merge at the cones
- students can, and should, enter at either door 5 or 6.
- have students ready to go and exit safely and quickly
(if families want, need more time, please use the parking lot
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Scott Peterson
Vaccination Information
Cambridge Intermediate School
Attendance Line: 763-691-6610
Office Hours: 6:45 am - 3:30 pm
School Day: 7:30 am - 2:05 pm
Fax: 763-691-6699
Email: cis-communications@c-ischools.org
Website: https://www.c-ischools.org/cis
Location: 428 2nd Avenue Northwest, Cambridge, MN, USA
Phone: 763-691-6600
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CIS Principal - Scott Peterson
763-691-6605