Wildcat Pride                                                    April 30,  2015
In This Issue
JA Biz Town
Senior Award Night
5th Grade Math Masters
Upcoming Events
CLHS Greenhouse
Science Rocks!
Swedish Barn Quilts
Fine Arts in May
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Junior Achievement: Biz Town   

Students at Taylors Falls and Lakeside are getting ready to head to JA Biz Town. After studying and preparing, 5th graders get the chance to practice what they've learned.

Check out and tour Biz Town.

Senior Awards Night
Scholarships
Did you know that Chisago Lakes High School seniors will receive more than $200,000 in scholarships? Monday May 4th is the Senior Award Night when a variety of scholarships are handed out. Check out last year's winners of Moody Scholarships, Local Community Partnership Scholarships, and Chisago Lakes Education Foundation Scholarships. Look for updates for 2015 following Monday night's awards ceremony.

5th Graders Sweep Math Masters Competition

Lakeside Teams

Chisago Lakes students from Lakeside and Taylors Falls elementary schools had a successful Math Masters competition last Friday.  For a list of participants and awards, read on...

Taylors Falls Team


Upcoming Events:

May 2: Grand March and Prom - 4:00 p.m. in the PAC and Aria Event Center at 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

May 4: Senior Awards Night 7:00 p.m. in the PAC

May 7: CLHS Parent-Teacher conferences 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

5/7: Greenhouse Opens
5/10: Mother's Day
Coincidence - we think not!

May 11: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Family Center parking lot

at 3:00 p.m. in the PAC
 
May 22: Kids Club Adventure    to Como Zoo




Well, we're getting to the last full month of the school year.  May means field trips and fun, prom and AP testing, kickball at recess and practice for field day.  As summer reaches towards us, we know there is still work to be done - for teachers and students.  There will one last staff development day on May 22 when retirements are celebrated and plans are made for next year.  We'll be keeping you up to date through June, so keep an eye out for us.

Greenhouse Opening for the Season

 The CLHS greenhouse will be opening on May 7th. Not sure what mom needs for her garden? Pick up a greenhouse gift certificate. The greenhouse will be open on weekdays from 7:15 to 3:15 (or later by appointment) and Saturdays in May and June from 8:00 to 2:00. 


 

You can check out the greenhouse during parent-teacher conferences on May 7th until 7:00 p.m. 


 Potting nights will be held on May 12th and 14th from 6:30 to 8:00. Plants will be 25% off during these free sessions - you pay for the plants and soil. Bring your own pots, or pots are available for purchase at wholesale prices. Come out and get a jumpstart on your spring planting! If you need further information: email.

 
Science Rocks! St. Cloud State Welcomes S tudent Scientists
Neutrinos, and JELL-O, and Zombies! Oh, my! Science Rocks! covers anything and everything science for students in 5th and 6th grade. Cancelled in January due to cold, May 11th should make for the perfect day to see what science can do.

Thirty students from Taylors Falls, Lakeside, and the middle school will spend the day on the campus of St. Cloud State attending sessions of their choice covering a variety of scientific subjects. Take a look at what they had to choose from here. 
Swedish Barn Quilt Trail Starts at Lakeside 
An 8x8 barn quilt square has been added to front of Lakeside Elementary as the first installment of the Swedish Barn Quilt Trail.  Creator Dave Oaks will be installing additional large quilt squares in Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer, and Taylors Falls.  

This summer you will see over twenty-five 4x4 quilts painted by local artists on businesses all along Highway 8.  The project is being sponsored by the Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation .


Fine Arts Activities Abound in May
Primary: 2nd Grade Spring Concert on May 29

Taylors Falls: Talent Show on May 21

Lakeside: Talent Show on May 21

Middle School: Choir Concert on May 14 in HS PAC @ 7:00
                                 Band Concert on May 21 in HS PAC @ 7:00

High School: HS Art Show on May 7 during conferences
                              Mississippi 8 Art Show on May 8  
                             Choir Concert on May 11 in PAC @ 7:00
                             Band Concert on May 18 in PAC @ 7:00
                             Jazz Band Concert on May 26 in PAC @ 7:00

Look for more information available on school web pages and announcements.


Contact us if you have a story idea or news you would like to share. We are always looking to celebrate what is great about our schools and community - and we appreciate your continuing support as we try and do so! As always, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter. We are approaching a new milestone on our Facebook page and look forward to bringing you all the best and "breaking" school news!

Sincerely,


The Communications Team
Chisago Lakes School District, ISD #2144
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