• Fri, May 23rd: No School: Staff Dev Day

• Mon, May 26th: No School: Memorial Day

• Thurs, June 5th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Spring 2025 MCA testing: April 21-May 2

**Please DO NOT schedule vacations during these two weeks. MCA testing has windows and often times tests cannot be make-up**

Save the date!

SPAM (Super Phy-ed Art Music) days!!

Date (Rain Date)

5th: May 19th (May 30th)

4th: May 20th (May 27th)

3rd: May 21st (May 28th)

2nd: May 22nd (May 29th)

Parents are invited at 11:30am for the music sing along, then a picnic and finally the TUG-OF-WAR! All events are over around 1:00pm. Much more info to come!!!

Specific info from the student handbook....

• Shorts, skirts, and tops that expose the midriff, undergarments, or are deemed, by the administration, to be excessively revealing are not allowed

We ask that you observe the clothing your child wears to school to see that it is appropriate and in good taste for our school community. Students who are inappropriately dressed will be asked to contact their parent(s) to bring them more appropriate clothing for school.

Clothing that is fashionable may not be acceptable in the school setting.

Lakeside conducts various forms of testing throughout the school year so we can evaluate students’ learning and inform our teaching practices. District level assessments are the FAST and Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessments. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) testing is state-mandated for grades 3-4-5. High achieving students in grades 2-5 take a test called CogAt in the spring to screen for our high potential/gifted programming.

• Since the pandemic, we have realized the need for social-emotional support more than ever. To support this need, all Lakeside students will complete a social emotional screener called mySAEBRS. mySAEBRS has 20 questions and takes about 3-5 minutes for students to complete. (We did this same screener during the 2022-23 school year) Your child’s answers will be used to help teachers select topics for their class connect time, as well as identify students that may need extra support. Your child will be completing this screener sometime during May 6-9th in their classroom. If you have questions about this screening tool, please contact Sara Johnson (smjohnson@isd2144.org or 651-213-2301)

If you do NOT want your child to participate in this screening, please sign and return the opt-out letter by May 1st

Sign up today for our PTO Primary and Lakeside Elementary Spring Fun Run Fundraiser!

Our goal is to raise $16,000 for field trips and other school events that our students will use.

Signing up is easy and free!

️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ️

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger.

We are grateful for your support!

Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.

Key Dates to Remember:

Sign up online at MyBooster.com – TODAY!

Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/05/2025

Event Day – 05/13/2025

*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE.

1) The Vice President position will be up for election in May. This will be a 2-yr term.

2) The Treasurer position will be up for election in May. This will be a 2-yr term.

If you are interested or have questions, please get in touch with President Nicole Atchison, @ clptopres@gmail.com.

Morning Drop off information

Please use this LINK for morning drop off procedures

Curbside pick up

Pickup number tags need to be visible at ALL times during curbside pick up until you leave the parking lot.

Please review the LETTER from Mrs. Johnson and LAPD

Also review the Curbside pick up procedures

**Any transportation changes for students need to be communicated to the office by 2:45pm each day**

Transportation Questions:

There are three ways to connect with the bus garage:

#1) Phone: 651-213-2020

#2) E-mail: Wendy Armstrong at WArmstrong@isd2144.org
#3) Contact us form: https://www.isd2144.org/Page/479

smjohnson@isd2144.org

651-213-2301

Location: 29678 Karmel Avenue, Chisago City, MN, USA
Phone: 651-213-2300