• April 22-May 3: Spring MCA testing

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

• May 6-10: FAST, ORF, MySAEBRS testing

• May 24: No School - Staff Dev Day

• May 27: No School - Memorial Day

• June 4: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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.

Your classroom teacher will be sending out more detailed information regarding specific testing dates for their classrooms.

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.

• 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

CLPTO is organizing two delicious meals for Lakeside and Primary staff. Looking for a way you can help? This sign-up is for both Primary and Lakeside Schools. Please read it carefully for the date & school location! We are serving Brunch provided by Keys of Forest Lake on Thursday May 9th at Lakeside, and Friday May 10th at Primary.

All Staff Brunch- Parent Needs sign up

MAKE N' TAKE FUNDRAISING EVENT (4/20)

The Chisago Lakes PTO and the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a Make and Take Fundraising Event where families and students of all ages are invited to come build their own stuffy! They can choose from a Chisago County Sheriff’s K9 or a Wally the Wildcat. Click here for more details!

CAMPFIRE STORYTIME ON 4/22

Join us Monday April 22nd at 5:30PM for a story time camp out in the Primary School Gym. We will be serving dinner, making trail mix, having a variety of crafts to design and story time under the (indoor) stars. To keep with the campfire theme we are asking each family to bring a blanket that they can use to eat their dinner and snuggle up in for story time. To continue spreading the love of reading across our community we will be collecting gently used books to donate to Books for Better MN, any book donations will be appreciated but are not required to attend the event.

Click on the link to register, we look forward to seeing everyone for a night of fun under the stars: Campfire sign up

We are also looking for volunteers: Campfire Volunteer sign up

PRESIDENT & SECRETARY POSITIONS OPEN!

The current PTO President & Secretary terms are coming to an end and we are looking for two people to fill these roles starting in May! If you'd like more information on either role, please email clptopres@gmail.com

President key responsibilities: Organize PTO meetings, plan and execute fundraisers, help organize events as needed and communicate PTO information for weekly office notes.

Secretary key responsibilities: Take detailed notes during PTO meetings and assist with events when needed.

Click the picture below to view the online catalog!

Chisago Lakes track and field coaches and teams will be hosting a youth track and field club this spring, with classes meeting the first 4 Mondays and Wednesdays of May, ending with a meet at the Chisago Lakes High School Track. Athletes will get the chance to learn about, practice and compete in sprints, relays, distance, hurdles, high jump, long jump and throws.

Come join the high school soccer coaches and athletes for 4 sessions of skills and games! Athletes will work on dribbling, passing, shooting and learn necessary skills for both game play and success in practice. This club is for everyone from beginner athletes to experienced soccer players, ages K-6. Sessions will be held outside at Molnar Field, and will be moved indoors if necessary due to weather conditions. T-shirts will be provided for all athletes.

This is for incoming 6-8th grades for the 24-25 school year. So our current 5th graders

Chisago Lakes youth football Coaches present a new way to prepare for the season. Working on speed, agility, footwork and skill development for the middle school football athletes. Every Sunday starting in June till the first week of august. Prepare your athlete for football 2024.

Whether planing to play Tackle football for the first time or wanting to advance players skills. This summer program will have parts for every level since we'll be working on basic fundamentals to more advanced positional skills for players. Ending with the camp with a 5 on 5 game.

Helmets will be checked out during these 2 dates May 22nd and 29th 6-7pm at the middle school.

Sundays from 5-7pm starting june 2nd.

$40

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2276/spring-summer-2024/wildcat-gridiron-academy

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