Art class is in full force! Take a look at what some of the art students have created in Mr. Otterstad's class: Pop-up art and creating and painting the color wheel given only the primary colors. Keep up the great work!

Happy Constitution Day/Citizenship Day from our kindergartners! The signing of the U.S. Constitution happened on September 17, 1787.

It’s APPLE WEEK in kindergarten! Mrs. Stangel’s class was delighted to have Superintendent Skjeveland stop by and read the book, ‘The Biggest Apple Ever’! 🍎

Chromebooks are available for grades 7-12 to pick up in the HS office today, until 3pm, and Thursday and Friday from 9am-3pm. Please remember to fill out the Acceptable Use Policy online before picking up the Chromebook. Here is the link for the AUP, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8uinCG0k6Bl14PxxqVd2VxzTep2wtBmSIEeCYvQ0m6Qv-Bg/viewform. Thank you!

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP IS TONIGHT! We are so excited that your kindergartener will be joining us in the fall of 2020! YOU’RE INVITED! WHEN: Tuesday, August 11th WHERE: Cuyuna Range Elementary School Parking Lot TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (You may come at 5:30 if you still need to register for school) WHAT TO BRING: Your kindergartener (no siblings please) and a lawn chair. Your child will be participating in four fun activities with a small group of children and the kindergarten teachers! While they are doing this, you will be sitting in your lawn chair listening to Mr. Becker, our school nurse, lunch services, and transportation services speak about important school information. Each child will receive a goody bag to take home at the end of the event! We are looking forward to meeting you and hope you will join us! Mr. Kurt Becker Mrs. Jodi Stangel Mrs. Jamie Duhn Mrs. Angie Holmvig Ms. Shelly Pribyl

FYI Parents and Guardians: If you feel you have not received emails from the district and you know your email is on file, please check your spam/junk folders. Some families have notified us that our emails go to their spam or junk mail folder. Please check those folders!

Good morning! We would like to know, as soon as possible, if you are choosing distance learning for your child(ren). Times are ever changing and there is technically no deadline to notify the district of this. Please contact Devan if you should decide distance learning for child(ren). You may email her at dbartels@ci.k12.mn.us. Thank you!

On Wednesday, July 22 at 6:00pm, there will another listening session with Superintendent Skjeveland. If you are interested in attending the online meeting and obtaining the link, please email one of the following: dbartels@ci.k12.mn.us lstonge@ci.k12.mn.us

Reminder that CI Prom 2020 will take place on July 24th from 8-10pm at the Deerwood Auditorium. There is NO cost for admission. This event is open to the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021. Activities and events include: DJ, Photo Booth, Mixed Company Food Truck, Yard Games, and more. Spread the word! Please pre-register by emailing msyrstad@ci.k12.mn.us

On Thursday, July 16th, at 6:00 p.m., the Superintendent of the Crosby-Ironton School District, Dr. Jamie Skjeveland, will be hosting a listening session for parents who would like to share their thoughts and input about the new school year that is slated to begin on August 31st. Parents who wish to attend the online meeting can obtain the meeting link by emailing either of the following addresses: dbartels@ci.k12.mn.us lstonge@ci.k12.mn.us

Today is the day! Don't forget to head to the CRES parking lot for preschool enrollment information this evening.

Reminder: The High School is hosting a blood drive, Friday, July 17, from 10am-4pm. Please call and schedule your appointment today!

If you are a family with preschool children, don't forget to stop at CRES, July 15 from 4:00-7:00 pm, to get your questions answered about enrollment!

The Minnesota Department of Education has launched a survey regarding distance learning. To have your voice be heard, please click on the link and fill it out. http://sgiz.mobi/s3/2020-Parent-Distance-Learning-Feedback-Survey

The Cuyuna Range Youth Center, in Crosby, will be providing weekend food and hygiene packs, on Fridays, from 4-7 p.m., until further notice. This opportunity is open to everyone!

Reminder - CRES Send Off to Summer Thursday, May 28th, 3 - 3:30pm. Please remember to enter the CRES bus loop coming south on County Road 31 (as if heading from Cuyuna towards Crosby), so you can make a right hand turn into the bus loop. Please also remember to remain in your vehicle. We look forward to seeing you!

Lunch Bunch will be available again this summer, thanks to many organizations. Check out the flyer for more information.

CRES Send Off to Summer Any child who has rode the bus home from CRES on the last day of school knows the routine. Teachers and support staff line the bus loop, wave to the departing buses, and often blow bubbles. With the realities of this year, that isn't going to happen. The staff at CRES would like to make the best of this situation. CRES students and families are invited to a Send Off to Summer event at CRES on Thursday, May 28th from 3 - 3:30pm. CRES staff will be lining the bus loop. Students are invited to drive through the bus loop with their families. Families are asked to drive their vehicles south on County Road 31 (as if they are driving from Cuyuna into Crosby), so they can make a right hand turn into the bus loop. This will allow other traffic to continue in the second south bound lane. Upon entering the bus loop, we ask families to remain in their car. Feel free to roll down your window, wave, and say a few quick words to your favorite staff members. As you leave the bus loop, please exit the bus loop by taking a right onto County Road 31. Law enforcement will be on hand to help with congestion. During this send off, two special teachers will also be recognized for their many years of dedication to the students at Cuyuna Range Elementary School. May 28th will be Jane Moore and Jody Perrine's last day of school. We would also like to invite former students and former co-workers of Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Perrine to drive through the bus loop to send them congratulations and best wishes. Everyone at CRES is very proud of the efforts of their students and families during these challenging times of distance learning. We hope to see you at the Send Off to Summer!

School Board Meeting will be held via Zoom, today, at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email Carmen at czahn@ci.k12.mn.us and she will get you the needed information. Thank you!

Seniors, Families, Crosby-Ironton School District Staff, Scholarship Donors, and Community Members: You are invited to attend our Virtual Senior Awards Night on Monday, May 18th, at 7:00 p.m. Please join us on Crosby-Ironton's School District's Facebook page to celebrate our Class of 2020 and their accomplishments. If you are unable to watch it at 7:00 pm, the link will be available on Facebook, our School Website, and sent to families and donors in an email after the event takes place. Seniors will be able to pick up all of their Awards and Scholarship Certificates, Pins, and Cords on Wednesday, May 20th, in the North Entryway from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. Please contact the Main Office if you need to make other arrangements.

CRES 3rd graders were able to complete a math escape room, earlier this week, with the 3rd-grade team and the Title teachers. Everyone had a blast! Great job, 3rd graders! We miss you and we are proud of you!

May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment and thank your teachers!

CRES Yearbooks have arrived! If you pre-ordered and receive a packet on the bus, they will be in your Monday May 11th packets. If you do not receive a packet and pre-ordered, please come to the CRES Office to pick up. They will be available for purchase in the school office as well from the hours of 7:30-4:00pm.

Attention Camp Invention Campers, Due to the disruptions and challenges of COVID-19, we will not be hosting Camp Invention this summer. You will be receiving an email from Camp Invention Headquarters. This will provide details regarding offering all campers a virtual experience with Camp Invention Connect. If you choose to take part in Camp Invention Connect, they will send you a "boxed" camp to your home with all of the materials. Then your child can access digital resources to go through the camp activities. However, you also have the option to cancel everything and get a complete refund. If you would like to receive a refund, please call 800-968-4332. Please contact Allison Larsen at alarsen@ci.k12.mn.us with any additional questions. Thank you!

A huge shout-out to our school nurses, Hanna and Raye! Thank you for keeping our students and staff safe and healthy!

Childcare was busy celebrating Star Wars yesterday. They made puppets, a baby Yoda, worked in a Star Wars activity book, and they all received a light saber bubble wand. May the 4th be with you!

Crosby-Ironton's Student Action Leadership Team (SALT) would like to challenge our school district to clean up the community! During this time of quarantine, it is important for your health to stay active, so on a nice day, we encourage you to clean up an area of the community that needs your help. Keep in mind, we want everyone to stay safe, so please make sure to follow the rules of social distancing; this is not a gathering nor are we asking you to travel, but it is something you can do individually or as a family. When you clean up an area, I ask that you send a ten second clip to save.ci.community@gmail.com , as the clips will be compiled into a video of everyone who participates towards cleaning up the Crosby-Ironton community. Please send in videos by May 26. Please take a moment out of your day to give a little back to your community and planet. This is a great opportunity to get outside and have something to do. Thank you to anyone who participated in our area!

Our 3rd grade teachers, miss their students VERY much! So, they have sent out a special mailer, of themselves, to each of their students. Now, each student can take their teacher with them on any adventure they choose. The 3rd grade teachers can't wait to see and hear about where they have gone and what they have done!

SENIORS We are excited to see you! Cap and Gown Pick Up is Monday, May 4, 2020 between the hours of 9am - 1pm. Please come to the student entrance by the HS office. There will be staff to direct the flow of traffic so we are following social distancing requirements. Items must be paid in full upon pick up. If you are unable to come, please make every effort to find someone to pick up your items. If you cannot find someone, please contact the HS office at 218-545-8802. **Seniors are also able to pick up yearbooks at this same time. Yearbooks: **All students are able to pick up yearbooks Wednesday, May 6th, 10-1 or Friday, May 8th, 10-1.

Mr. Gindorff and Ms. Larsen were honored last night at the Sourcewell Educators of Excellence ceremony. Congratulations to the two of you, you make us proud!! #GoCIGo

The Touch-A-Truck event scheduled for this Saturday, May 2, is cancelled due to COVID-19.

Isaiah Ringhand, son of our industrial arts teacher, Tom, has been missing since late morning. Isaiah is described as 4ft tall, 60 pounds. He left his house wearing a brown Carhartt jacket, blue jeans and camo boots. To do our part as a community members and aid in the search, rescuers are asking you to look in ALL outbuildings on your property. Please call 911 if you have any information. Thank you. Thoughts go out to the Ringhand family.

Mrs. Sandeen's student got a special "homework helper," while doing her distance learning work for International Foods.

In honor of Earth Day, which was April 22, students in Mrs. Stangel's class were asked to get outside and clean up. Thank you for your help! Did you know? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the rough average daily waste per person is 4.4 pounds!

Question: What brings two brothers together while distance learning? Answer: Tech and Innovation! These two designed and created their own kites.

Check out these art projects! Emily is showing off her turtle, carved from soap. Connelly displays her "Great Outdoors," painting and Josie shows her rendition of "Starry Nights," by Vincent van Gogh. Great job!

Childcare kids used their creativity and made bird feeders. The birds are sure going to be happy!

Distance Learning can't take the Paw Pride out of Mrs. Duhn's kindergarten class!

The childcare students had fun today planting marigold seeds in potatoes. The end project will resemble a Mr. Potato Head with crazy hair.

The C-I School District is currently looking for 50, cloth face masks. These masks would be given to our childcare workers, meal delivery staff and packet pick-up/drop-off staff. If you are able to donate, you may drop off your donation in the District Office entrance. Thank you!

Kianna Blood, senior, displays her acrylic painting of an ostrich. Teresa Goodwin, 11th grader, is shown with her 3-D Minion Mug. Great job!

The Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Christine Elliott, a paraprofessional at the high school. Thank you, Ms. Elliott, for all you do at C-I!

Check this out! Audible is offering free books during the pandemic— you don’t even need to create an account to access the books. There are books for ALL ages. Happy listening! https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

The Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Christina Mozey, a Special Education teacher at CRES. Thank you, Mrs. Mozey, for all you do at C-I!

Emma Stokman,11th grader, shows off her portrait painting and Haley Jones, 10th grader, displays her acrylic turtle painting. Even art class is distance learning! Keep up the great work!

Today's Staff Shout-Out goes to, Chris Rydberg, a paraprofessional at the high school. Thank you, Mr. Rydberg, for all you do at C-I!

Mark your calendars! C-I High School will be hosting Cuyuna Regional Medical Center's blood drive, May 7 and 8. Please make an appointment and donate!

Be sure to check out the Cuyuna Range Elementary School YouTube channel! Once you get to the site, tap the tab that says "playlists". There are three types of videos on our channel right now. There are 25 stories read by CRES teachers on the playlist, Storytime, from CRES. WINners Math and WINners Reading are different math and reading games families can do at home brought to you by CRES WIN teachers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEe52U-5jnkifBtWugCEYlQ

Some fun was had as the preschoolers and kindergartners created bunny masks while at CRES childcare today!

A "Thank You" basket was given to the bus driver and the two staff members on board, while dropping off/picking up distance learning packets. We are all in this together...together we make it possible!

The Staff Shout-Out of the days goes to, Chevon Ceron, a paraprofessional at CRES. Thank you, Ms. Ceron, for all you do at C-I!

A student from Mrs. Sandeen's, International Foods class, is taking advantage of Distance Learning and making himself some breakfast for his assignment. Looks good enough to eat!

During this time of unknown certainty, it is heart warming to see everyone coming together. CRES paras created their own version of #aworldofhearts. Thank you for spreading joy and hope to our community! If you have photos to share of your #aworldofhearts window creations, please share them in the comments on Facebook!

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, which was celebrated on March 21, staff wore mismatched socks to raise awareness and highlight the differences that make each one of us GREAT!

Our Staff Shout-Out of the day is, Chelsea Lipski, Social Studies teacher at the high school. Thank you, Ms. Lipski, for all you do!

ATTENTION: Schoology is back up and running! Thank you for your patience.

ATTENTION: Schoology is down at the moment. Please be patient. Watch here for updates.Thank you!

Today's Staff Shout-Out goes to, Charlene Saley, a math teacher at the high school. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Saley!

Students in Ms. Felthous' class spent a day last week having a “silent discussion” followed by a peer discussion about poverty, stereotypes, and acceptance. This will lead them into their multicultural literature unit.

Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Carol Yeager, a paraprofessional at the high school. Thank you, Mrs. Yeager, for all you do at C-I!

The Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Bryan Syrstad, DAPE and Phy. Ed teacher at CRES and the high school. Mr. Syrstad is also head football and baseball coach, he plays a huge roll in our Special Olymipcs and Unified partners, as well. Thank you, Mr. Syrstad, for all you do for the students at C-I!

CRES students and families, take a peek at this link and enjoy some stories read by staff. Thank you, CRES Staff, for creating this opportunity! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEe52U-5jnkifBtWugCEYlQ/featured?view_as=subscriber

If you want your child(ren) to receive a meal on Monday, March 23, the deadline to fill out the survey is Friday, March 20, by noon. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-OsIglqtkAA0hPi1Suoe91Bnm6r1X3GI5f1GqYGRM4o

In today's Staff Shout-Out we recognize, Brittany Barutt, a Special Education teacher at CRES. Thank you, Ms. Barutt, for all you do for the students at C-I!

Thank you to all who donated to the Student Council, Pound-for-Pound, food challenge. With your help they were able to donate 60 lbs of food to the Cuyuna Lakes Food Shelf! #GoCIGo

Parents/Guardians of students who have not brought their belongings and text books home, please stop at CRES by 3:00 pm today. Pick up isn't available tomorrow. Please call or email Kim Taylor 218-545-8773 or ktaylor@ci.k12.mn.us with any questions. Thank you!

Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Britta Leino, a 6th grade teacher at CRES. Thank you, Ms. Leino, for all you do at C-I!

Easton Maucieri, Briana Miller, and Emily Miller, 10th graders, are shown working on the pottery wheel during art club. Julianna Camacho and Marques Dubray, 10th graders, display their Monochromatic Still-Life paintings. Mason Gronsberg, 10th grade, and Willow Glomski, 11th grade, show off their pinch pot monster and Coil pot. Great job everyone! Keep up the good work! #GoCIGo

In today's Staff Shout-Out we recognize, Brian Wood, an industrial arts teacher at the high school. Mr. Wood is also head coach of the wrestling. Thank you, Mr. Wood, for all you do at C-I!

March is National Nutrition Month! Visiting a kindergarten class, from CRMC, is Dietician Intern, Katie Salfer and Director of Clinical Nutrition, Mrs. Heather Erickson. They taught students about eating veggies. The students were able to smell, touch, taste and journal about sugar snap peas and beets! Thank you CRMC, Katie and Mrs. Erickson.

Staff Shout-Out of the day goes to, Brenda Bendson, a Title I teacher at CRES. Thank you, Mrs. Bendson, for all you do at C-I!

It's Yearbook time! High School yearbook orders and payment are due by Thursday, March 19. The order forms can be found in the high school office. Get yours today!

In today's Staff Shout-Out we recognize, Brad Hollenhorst, a junior high math teacher. Mr. Hollenhorst is also the head volleyball and softball coach and a Junior High Knowledge Bowl advisor. Thank you, Mr. Hollenhorst, for all you do at C-I!

Congratulations to Brooke Johnson, Will Meyer, Gabe Windorski, and Lilli Young for placing 4th, at Junior High Knowledge Bowl Regions!

The Staff Shout-Out of the day is, Beverly Wahl, a paraprofessional at CRES. Thank you, Mrs. Wahl, for all you do at C-I!

Today's Staff Shout-Out goes to, Barbara Skurdahl, a paraprofessional at CRES. Thank you, Mrs. Skurdahl, for all you do at C-I!

The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers at CRES awarded the February Students of the Month with lunch from Mixed Company. Keep up the good work! #GoCIGo

Carter Smith and Colten Turk, seniors, show us their stamp mugs using the slab handbuilding technique. Karson Rocca, 12th grader, and Ellie Mitchell, 10th grader, display their paintings.Great job!

February is I Love to Read month. To celebrate, CRES students get to enjoy guest readers from the community. A special "Thank you," to all of the readers for sharing your love of reading with the students!

The 7th graders traveled to St. Cloud this past Tuesday, February 4th to the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud to attend GREAT Theatres production of Disney's Newsies. This trip was funded through a generous donation from the Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF). We are so incredibly thankful for the support CLEF continues to show the students in our district. With this being a first time trip for the 7th graders, to see a GREAT production, expectations for behavior were high and we were extremely proud of how our 80 students represented the school and community of Crosby-Ironton. We are hopeful that this wonderful experience can become a yearly opportunity for the 7th grade class.

Yesterday, CRES students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school! Many classes had special activities based on 100. #GoCIGo #100thDayofSchool

Sarah Calkins, Amber Ogle and Evan Miller, 10th graders, and Hannah Scott, a 9th grader, all work hard painting their color wheels. Students must create secondary and tertiary colors with the use of only the primary colors. Nevaeh Cutter shows of her watercolor painting of "Schools Around The World," project for the 2nd grade EXPO. Great job everyone! Keep up the good work! #GoCIGo

Daren Eastman, a senior, designed a Pike out of metal, in Mr. Ringhand's welding class. He used a computer to design and cut out the fish. Then copper sulfate was used to create the different colors throughout the metal. Awesome job, Daren! Keep up the great work!

The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers, at CRES, awarded the January Students of the Month with lunch from Mixed Company. Keep up the good work! #GoCIGo

Spanish 2 students are investigating crime scenes! They’ve labeled the parts of the body and will present on what happened (todo en español).

In recognition of Thank A Coach/Advisor Week, we honor and support the thousands of coaches and advisors. The impact of coaches and advisors is an asset to our education-based profession, students, school districts and local communities. Thank you, coaches and advisors, for all you do!

Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed, the week of January 27-31, as Paraprofessionals Recognition Week! John F. Kennedy once said, "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." With that being said, thank you!

Owen Gates and Michael Anderson, 7th graders, show off their clay projects. 11th grader, Amber Pierson, is working hard on the pottery wheel. Gabriel Mattsen and Erin Prushek display their watercolor paintings. Mr. Otterstad must be proud of his student's work!

Yesterday we celebrated Ranger Way Wednesday as we recognized 7th & 8th grade students for perfect attendance, "B" honor roll, and "A" honor roll, and teacher awards. Congratulations to you all! Keep up the hard work! #GoCIGo #RangerWay

Aren't these three looking mighty nice? Come check out the Ranger Mine, open during lunch, and get your own Ranger hoodie or other C-I apparel! #GoCIGo *All money earned goes back into the store to support service learning opportunity for students with special needs.