Primary Families,

It was so fun to see all the students back in the hallways and classrooms! As I went to say, "Good Morning!" to classes, the amount of students who said in return, "Happy New Year!" made me smile from ear to ear. Conferences are scheduled for the end of the month. Instructions for sign-ups are detailed in the next section of this newsletter. Also, please remember to send warm, outdoor gear with students as they go out for recess each day. Label gear with your child's name. Thanks!

Important dates for your calendar:

• Monday, January 20th - No School, Staff Development
• January 28, 30, 31 - Conferences & Book Fair
• Thursday, January 30th - Early Dismissal (students home 2.5 hours earlier)
• Friday, January 31 - No School for Elementary (Conferences)

Warmest Wishes,

Amy Grice, Principal

Chisago Lakes Primary School

Conferences for K/1 are scheduled for:

• Tuesday, January 28th: 4pm-8pm
• Thursday, January 30th: 4pm-8pm
  
• Friday, January 31st: 8am-12pm

Families are now able to schedule their conference times. Both in-person and virtual options are available, please select the one you prefer. Note: Friday from 11-12 are virtual options only. Thursday will be an early release day with students being dismissed from school at 1:00. The building will open after early release at 1:35 pm. Follow these steps to sign up for your conference times:

• Go to: https://www.myconferencetime.com/clps

• Click on the teacher you wish to conference with

• Select an open time on the teachers schedule and click Sign Up

• Complete the form/required information

• Click Sign Up For Your Conference (at the bottom of the form)

• Sign-ups will close on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10:00 pm

When you have successfully completed the sign-up process, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Families are allowed to schedule one conference per students with the teacher.

**If you have more than one student at Primary, use the “Register for Multiple Conferences” process. You will be able to see multiple teacher’s schedules to make scheduling easier for your family. NOTE: Preschool conferences will be in April.

Need Help? Have Questions?

-If you need help signing up for a conference, click on the “Help” link

-If you don’t have internet access, contact your student’s teacher to set up a conference.

Save the date - All Chisago Lakes elementary schools are hosting Scholastic Book Fairs during Winter Conferences on January 28, 30, and 31.Learn more about it by visiting our Book Fair Homepage.

If you are going to pick your student up early from school, please remember to let the office (651-213-2200 or aodland@isd2144.org) know prior to 2:00 pm. This helps us to make sure teachers are aware and students are at the right spot. Pick-ups before 2:30 are considered a 1/2 day absence and pick-ups after 2:30 are considered a tardy.

Kids Club: If your child is scheduled for After School Kids Club on the day of an early pick-up, you need to inform the office prior to 2:00 as well. Then, we will have the student ready for the pick-up line. If we do not get communication, pick-up will need to occur in the front, after the buses leave at approximately 3:50 pm as your child needs to be physically signed out.

Just a reminder that Thursday, January 30th is an EARLY RELEASE.

• Curbside Pick-Up will start at 12:50 pm
• Buses will leave Primary at approximately 1:10 pm. Plan on students arriving home 2.5 hours earlier than usual.

There will be no Kids Club after school on Thursday.

If a student is leaving school in a manner other than what is their normal procedure, please let the office (651-213-2200 or email Amy O. at aodland@isd2144.org) and the classroom teacher know by 11:00 am on Thursday, January 30th.

There will be no school on Friday, Jan 31st for elementary students due to conferences.

Mental Health Services Provided in School:

Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc (TSA) is a community provider who provides mental health services for children in their school environment. TSA Mental Health Therapists and Skills Workers partner with school staff to find the best time in a student’s day to schedule a mental health session and collaborate to determine best ways to support a student in the school environment. School Based Mental Health (SLBH) services are funded by insurance coverage and/or grant support which is funded by the MN Department of Human Services.

Please let Amy Grice know if you would like paperwork to sign up for services, or visit the TSA website at: https://www.hoperealized.com/programs-services/mental-health-in-schools

Northern Night January 21st

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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 February 28th to order your 24-25 yearbook!

• Jan 13th - Winter Family Fun Night @ Primary School 6:00-7:30pm
• Jan 20th - No School: Staff Development
• Thurs Jan 30th & Fri Jan 31st - No Little Wildcats Preschool or ECFE
• Thurs Jan 30th & Fri Jan 31st - Early Childhood Screening (By Appt Only)
• Mon Feb 17th - No School: Staff Development

Join us to help your son or daughter learn to be active and confident! In the gymnastics room at the Wildcat Community Center, Active and Confident class encourages parents to participate and learn various skills.

Active and Confident 2-3 Year Olds

Active and Confident 4-5 Year Olds

Active and Confident 2-5 Year Olds

Welcoming children birth to 5 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 for the first half of class 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. Parents will then separate during the second half of class to engage in deeper parent discussion while children continue to play in the classroom.

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

No Sibling Care available during this session

This class will help your child develop as a basketball player. Fundamentals will be taught with skills time followed by fun games. All equipment provided.

Primary School - Starts Tues, Feb 11

Lakeside Elementary - Starts Wed, Feb 12

Taylors Falls - Starts Thurs, Feb 13

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 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