Primary Families -

This week, we took time to honor and recognize the incredible service and sacrifices made by our veterans. Monday was Veterans Day, and we are grateful to those in our community and across our nation who have served our country with dedication and courage. Be sure to check out a special tribute from Mrs. Basset’s 1st-grade class, featured in this office notes.

On Wednesday, we celebrated World Kindness Day, a wonderful reminder of the power of small, thoughtful actions. At school, we highlighted the importance of being kind to one another. We encourage families to keep the kindness momentum going at home with simple yet meaningful actions. Here are a few ideas: write a note of appreciation to a family member, bake treats for a neighbor, create a “kindness jar” with acts of kindness to choose from daily, or spend time volunteering together. Let’s continue to make our community a place where kindness shines!

Have a great weekend!

Warmly,

Amy Grice, Principal

Chisago Lakes Primary School

Ms. Bassett's 1st grade class honored Veteran's in this video!

We’re excited to announce that Primary School is once again hosting our Gifting Garland! This special event offers our school community a chance to come together in the spirit of giving and spreading joy to families who may be facing challenges this holiday season.

If you’re interested in sponsoring a child or family, or if your family would like to receive support, please reach out to Holly Cardoni by November 22nd or fill out this google form. After Thanksgiving break, we will contact you to coordinate the details for giving or receiving gifts.

Please note that this is a confidential and discreet drive. Sponsors will receive only general information about the family’s interests to guide gift selection, with all personal details kept private.

Here is the list of options of support:

1. Clothing/Winter Gear

• Hats, mittens, gloves, winter jackets, shoes/boots, pants, long-sleeve shirts

2. School Supplies

• Pencils, erasers, sharpeners, markers, crayons, colored pencils, paper (notebooks, loose-leaf), lunch bags/boxes, scissors, glue sticks, folders

3. Toiletries

• Shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes/combs, lotion, chapstick, tissues/wipes

4. Children’s Christmas Gifts

• Toys (dolls, action figures, building sets), art supplies (paint, markers), games (puzzles, board games), books, stuffed animals

5. Christmas Dinner

• Holiday meal (ham, turkey, vegetables, dessert)

6. Backpack Program (provided weekly)

• Non-perishable foods (canned soup, pasta, rice) & snacks (granola bars, crackers, fruit cups)

Thank you for helping make this season brighter for everyone!

Holly Cardoni (651) 213-2216 hcardoni@isd.2144.org

https://forms.gle/ksExkrw4tAcvzeUv7

Primary is excited to partner with Family Pathways to be offering the “Food4Kids Backpack Program.”

The “Food4Kids Backpack Program” provides a bag of nonperishable food items to children at our school. This will provide food for kids to take home with them when school meal programs are not available on the weekend. These bags will be distributed at school in students backpacks on Fridays. The contents of the bags will provide enough food to replace two weekend meals (e.g. two breakfast options, two lunch options, two snack options, one can of fruit and one can of vegetables).

This program is available to all students, regardless of income. It will be handled discreetly and confidentially. This is a completely voluntary and confidential program. If you are interested, please fill out the information on this form and send in your request. Anyone may join this program at any time during the school year. There are additional options listed at the bottom of the form.

Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church 12:30 pm (Reservations needed)

1 Summit Ave PO Box 175 Center City, MN 55012

Call (651) 257-6300 or email office@chisagolakelutheran.org to reserve dine in or take out 12:30 pm on Thanksgiving

Cambridge Lutheran Church - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (RSVP for take out option)

Join Cambridge Lutheran Church for its annual community-wide Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 621 Old North Main St., Cambridge.

Sit-down or take-out is available. Everyone is welcome. No cost. Free will offering received. Any excess funds benefit Mission Jamaica.

Take-out meals are available from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Please RSVP to order take-out meals.

For questions call Joanne at 651-983-1686 or email joannerevoir@yahoo.com.

North Branch Lions Club - Delivery at noon (Reservations needed by noon 11/25/24)

The North Branch Lions Club will provide a free complete home-cooked hot turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings delivered to homes on Thursday, Nov. 28, beginning at noon.

Reservations should be made by noon on Monday, Nov. 25, by calling one of the following: North Branch Chamber of Commerce at 641-674-4077

Rush City COMMUNITY - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (RSVP for delivery)

The churches of Rush City will offer their 17th annual free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1000 S. Jay Avenue

The traditional dinner will include roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, vegetable, bread, pumpkin pie and beverage. Carry-outs and home delivery will be available. If a delivery is requested, please call 320-358-4076.

*Options are independent organizations and are not affiliated with the Chisago Lakes School District.

Join us for our annual Secret Santa Workshop on Saturday, December 14th from 9A-1P at the Chisago Lakes Primary School! We are now accepting new or gently used donations for the event - items can be dropped off at either Primary or Lakeside offices now through December 10th. Specifically, we are in need of items for teen boys and girls. Some suggestions include: nail polish, makeup, har accessories, board games, card games, sports related items, keychains, crafts, chapstick, water bottles, sunglasses, stocking caps, bath bombs, gum, hats and fidget toys.

Saturday, December 14th from 9A-1P

Northern Night! November 19th

Click here to order TODAY!

Yearbooks will be sold online only; no in-school purchasing. All yearbooks will be delivered to the address you provide Jostens at time of checkout.

DEADLINE is February 28th.

• 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!

In this class we will explore making art with everyday items that might otherwise wind up in the recycle bin! We will make windchimes out of tin cans, snowmen out of plastic bottles and fun winter/holiday decorations out of unusual household items. Kids will leave this class full of creative ideas to "Use what we have" and minimize items finding their way to the landfill.

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.

Participants will improve their basics skills like shooting, dribbling and passing while having fun playing games.

Dec 3rd, 4th, & 5th - 17th,18th, &19th

Lakeside - Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00pm

Primary School - Wednesdays 3:40-4:40pm

Primary School (Preschool) - Wednesdays 4:40-5:20pm

Taylors Falls - Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm

Chisago Lakes Early Childhood Parents for more fun and interesting ideas you can share with your child. It's also a fun place to connect with other families in the community with young children!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLEarlyChildhood/

Chisago Lakes Community Education to see what fun and interesting things we have going on down at the WCC to make sure you don't miss out on anything!

https://www.facebook.com/CLCommunityEd

Drumroll please... We are officially part of the Instagram family! Follow us for all things community education, fun activities, and valuable resources. Let's grow together! @clcommunityed

Please join us for our Wild River SkiSparks Cross Country Ski Club at Wild River State Park this winter! We meet Sundays, from 2pm-3:30pm starting January 5th 2025 until February 23rd 2025. All levels welcome- ages 4-13 years old. We teach using a research backed curriculum, play games and ski the beautiful trails of Wild River State Park. Please visit our club's website or myxc.org to register or for more information.

Scholarships available, no family will be turned away for inability to pay- reach out to sarah@myxc.org or wildriver@myxc.org for more info.

Please feel free to reach out using the information below if you would like to connect!

All the best,

Amy Grice, Principal

Email: agrice@isd2144.org
Website: https://www.isd2144.org/Primary
Location: 11009 284th St, Chisago City, MN 55013
Phone: (651) 213-2200