Wildcat Pride                                 March 3 , 2015
In This Issue
Robotics Team



The 2014-2015 Robotics team - a combination of Chisago Lakes and North Branch students - just "bagged and tagged" their robot. Competition starts in early April, but the time for making adjustments is over. Here's hoping they got all the bugs worked out!
More information...and video
Mystery Readers Pictures
One of the best things about "I Love to Read" month is the influx of mystery readers that show up in elementary classrooms.  In addition to student athletes from the high school - parents, grandparents, and even the superintendent showed up to read books to kids.  Check out the pictures...

Upcoming Events:

3/2: Registration for Little Wildcats Preschool, Ready for Kindergarten, and ECFE classes opens

3/9-3/13: Spring Break - No School

3/19: School Board Meeting

3/23: Parent University - plan ahead with free registration

3/26: Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Thimm at the Wagon Wheel in Chisago City from 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.


Looking ahead to April: 

CLMS will be hosting the 2nd annual 5K on April 11, 2015 - Register now!






March has arrived and with it the promise of warmer weather! Spring Break comes next week (March 9 - March 13) and MSHSL State Tournaments are in full swing. CLHS wrestling saw three state entrants - with Dylan Connell finishing 3rd.  Boys swimming and diving had a great section showing and a strong state-bound contingent, and boys basketball will compete in section playoffs this week to try and qualify for the state tournament. Spring will officially arrive on the 20th, and we are on the lookout for signs - other than state tournaments and testing season - that the seasons are changing and the school year is winding down...
 
CL Teachers Movin' on Up...or Out


Four 5th grade teachers at Lakeside Elementary will be moving out to portable classrooms in the fall of 2015. Krista Overgaard, Mark Nordby, Heidi Klecker, and Kevin Backer, who comprise a 5th grade team and coordinate outfits nicely, will be housed in two portable buildings that will comprise four classrooms. Read more...

To submit stories on alumni please email  CLSD Alumni News.
Student Athletes Heading to State Competition

Boys Swimming and Diving Team - Section Meet
Team placed 2nd in Section 4A and Academic Champs.
Moving onto the state competition are...

 

CLSD brings OverDrive to students!

If you've ever downloaded an ebook from the East Central Regional Library system through OverDrive, you already know how easy it is. 

Now students at the middle school and high school will be able to download ebooks onto their devices through the Chisago Lakes School Library and using their school email and login.   Learn more about how to get started  - for each device and/or operating systems you will find a guide here.   
With Spring Break coming up fast, we'll be taking a little break ourselves - returning with our next newsletter on March 31.  You can always be up to date by following us on  Twitter @CLSD2144 or liking us on Facebook.  You can find links to all the social media sites for individual schools on our Stay Connected page.

Finally, thank you for the feedback that we have received on the  newsletter. We count on your input to help us put together something both informative and useful - a way of communicating with the community that supports us and celebrating all the wonderful things happening at Chisago Lakes Schools!

Sincerely,

The Communications Team

Chisago Lakes School District, ISD #2144
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