• November 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• December 19 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Wild Mountain
• December 23-January 3 - No School - Winter Break

• Whether you or a loved one were able to join us this morning for the Veteran's Day recognition or not, we thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country.

When there is snow, students need to have snow pants and boots. Students who are not adequately dressed must stay on the blacktop

• Click here for the winter clothing procedure at TFE

• We may only be at the halfway mark, but we are not giving up yet! Will you help us continue to fund things like Field Day, Books & Breakfast, Readers Are Winners, special visitors, classroom supplies, technology, testing treats, staff appreciation gifts, reading supplements, 5th grade farewell supplies, and so much more?

  Please share our fundraiser links with your friends and families! Every $5, $10, $20 gets us closer to our goal!

• GoFundMe Link: https://GoFund.Me/14efd5e2
• Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/TFPFE
• Checks: made out to TFPFE, sent to Taylors Falls Elementary

• Help us out! We need your feedback on our Readers Are Winners program as we prepare for this year's event. Complete our survey and let us know what you think!
• Our friends to the west, the Chisago Lakes PTO, are hosting their Annual CLTPO Craft Fair this Saturday, November 9th. We'll be there selling our Spirit Blankets--come say "Hi!" and complete your holiday shopping with over 100 vendors to choose from!

November Events

• November 18th: November TFPFE Meeting at 6pm at TF Elementary
• November 25th: TFPFE Day at Jake's On The Lakes
• November 26th: Fundraiser Celebration Day! (Come see teachers and staff get pied!)

Are you on our email list? Send us a message at tfpfe@isd2144.org to be added. No SPAM, we promise!

Did you know you can come have lunch with your Kiddo?

Here are a few things to know:

• When bringing in outside food, please only bring enough for you and your student. For allergy reasons we do not allow you to share with any friends.
• You are welcome to enjoy our delicious school lunch. School lunch is $5.00 per person. It is important that you call the office at 651-213-2100 before 10:00am to let us know to order you lunch for that day.
• Any guests that are not parents or guardians, but would like to have lunch with a student, need to be called in ahead of time by the student's parent or legal guardian.

Please click here to sign your child up for our Food4Kids Backpack Program.

• Tuesday, Nov 19th - Parents Loose Parts ECFE Class @ WCC
  
• Tuesday, Nov 26th - Early Childhood Screening By Appointment Only
• Monday, Nov 25th - Friday, Nov 29th - No ECFE Classes (Preschool + Parents has Class Monday)
• Nov 27th - Nov 29th - No Little Wildcats Preschool/Preschool + Parents / Thanksgiving Break
• Friday, Dec 13th - Last Day of ECFE Classes before Winter Break
• Wednesday, Dec 18th - Last Day of Preschool + Parents before Winter Break
• Friday, Dec 20th - Last Day of Little Wildcats Preschool before Winter Break
• Dec 23rd - Jan 3rd - Winter Break

Welcoming children birth to 3 years old. Come and engage in purposeful and interactive play with your children in this class of movers and shakers. Parents and children stay together while enjoying regular classroom activities along with movement areas, art, and story time. Parents and children will participate in an interactive circle time with singing and movement activities before heading home.

Registration will stay open as new families are always welcome to join!

Beginner Clinic (K - Gr 2): This class is intended for those beginning in the sport and interested to learn more about it.

2nd graders with a year or more experience should register for the Advanced course or email BNelson@isd2144.org for guidance.

Advanced Clinic (Gr 2 - Gr 6): This is for wrestlers looking to compete in tournaments and ready to perfect learned techniques. 2nd graders who have at least one year of experience can register for this class, otherwise they should register for the K-2 class. Wrestling at the youth level incorporates many different training methods including tumbling and relays to work on agility. This clinic uses a systematic progression of wrestling moves that are appropriate for each age level.

Miracle at Big Rock is an enchanting holiday event hosted at Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. It offers a winter wonderland experience, featuring over a mile of light displays, themed activities, and festive attractions. Visitors can enjoy more than just holiday lights—there are food trucks, holiday vendors, sledding, fireworks, s'mores stations, and even private visits with Santa Claus. A unique "Visit the Moon" photo area is also part of the festivities, adding to the magical atmosphere​. Miracle at Big Rock has offered December 8th for our schools, "The Wildcats” to join them in making Christmas memories free of charge for students.

You can learn more at www.miracleatbigrock.com

Hey there Taylors Falls Families,

Do you have a child ages 3-8 if so they are invited to join the Girl Scout Ladyslippers Troop 58114 to our Stuff-A-Turkey Fundraiser!

When: November 13th

Where: Check out details & order tickets at: gsladyslippers58114.com

What's Included (for just $25):

- A fun “Stuff-A-Turkey” activity with your very own Turkey “Tom” stuffie

- A small satin heart to place inside your stuffie with a special wish of your own

- Popcorn , hotdog , and beverage for both child and caregiver

- Adoption Certificate for your new stuffed friend

- Viewing of the movie Free Birds

Adults chaperoning attend for FREE and are required to stay with their child throughout the event.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to have fun, stuff a turkey, and support your local Girl Scouts!

Get your tickets today at http://gsladyslippers58114.com

#GirlScoutsFundraiser #SupportLocal #FamilyFun #StuffATurkey #Troop58114 #Ladyslippers

What is Cub Scouts all about? Click here to find out!

The League of Minnesota Cities is once again encouraging our state’s 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to share ideas about how they would make cities better through submitting essays in the League’s “Mayor for a Day” essay contest.

Contest information can be found at www.lmc.org/mayorforaday.

At least three winning students will be chosen from among submitted entries. Each winning student will receive $100 and will have their essay published in a future issue of Minnesota Cities magazine.

• Student Handbook
• Morning Drop Off Procedures
• Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
• CL School Calendar
• Stop and Think Room Information for Families

Mr. Riebe is in his twelfth year as principal at TFE. Prior to having his dream job as TFE Principal, he served as a middle school associate principal, special education administrator, special education teacher, school psychologist, and special education paraprofessional. He has been working in public education for about 20 years. He received his master's and education specialist degrees from the University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Riebe lives with his wife of twenty years and four children (all of whom attend/ed TF Elementary) in Taylors Falls. On a weekend, you'll find him doing pretty much anything outside: Fishing with the kids, hiking, hunting, camping, or tinkering with a new woodworking project in the garage. He's an avid Boundary Waters explorer, North Shore adventurer, ardent angler, and is fond of weekend experiments on his smoker.

Fun facts about Mr. Riebe

• His right eye is two different colors. This is called heterochromia!
• The only food he can't (and won't) eat is green peppers.
• In college, he worked in orphanages in Mexico and the Republic of Trinidad.
• He and his wife once hiked in the Andes Mountains in Peru for 6 days.
  
• He loves birds!

Email: jriebe@isd2144.org
Location: 648 West Street, Taylors Falls, MN, USA
Phone: 651-213-2101