Believe it or not, 4th term started this week. So begins the wrap up of another school year. Before we're done though, we've got weeks of activities so check in with the
activities calendar. Over at the high school, Mr. Lindeman has been experimenting with
hydroponic gardening and his lettuce is amazing. The greenhouse will open in about a month (5/4) during 4th term parent teacher conferences at the high school. And, if you're thinking about
voting absentee for the
Bond Referendum, now would be a great time to get started. You can drop off your
absentee application, pick up your ballot, and vote at the District Office up until the election. Other options for absentee voting and polling places for election day can all be found on the
voting information page.
4th Annual CLMS 5K Coming Up on May 6th
The 4th Annual CLMS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th and
registration is open. The race starts at the middle school at 8:30 a.m. Race proceeds will enhance classroom technology and completion of the outdoor classroom at CLMS. Hopefully, the weather will be as nice as last year!
Scandinavian Studies Class Ventures Out and About
Mr. McNally's Scandinavian Studies class along with tour guide Sally Barott.
To wrap up 3rd term, Mr. McNally's Scandinavian Studies class took a 3-hour tour around the area. Guided by local historian Sally Barott (
Swedish Circle Tours), students visited the Karl Oskar House; viewed statues of Vilhelm Moberg, Karl Oskar and Kristina, Per Andersson, Daniel Lindström, Erik Norelius and Nellie Gustafson; and heard stories about the immigrants who settled here in the mid 1800s. There were stories about the Jubilee in 1996 and a little ABBA trivia during the bus ride around town. The students stopped at the Chisago Lake Ev. Lutheran Church in Center City to see the Swedish Historical Tapestry and tour the Archive Room. The tour finished up at the Lars J. Thorsander House c. 1869 (now the Country Bed and Breakfast) in Shafer. You can check out
all the pictures from the gloomy but enlightening day.
Community Ed. Forever Young Group Tours CLHS
A group of seniors from the Forever Young group toured the high school last week. Greeted by Principal Dave Ertl and Superintendent Joe Thimm, the group was given some background on the school building's evolution - including several additions and remodels over the years. The Forever Youngsters had lunch in the high school cafeteria (a modified salad bar/taco Tuesday offering) and then toured the building. Some of the
highlights were the Wall of Fame, the fitness center, the Alumni Room, and Mr. Sandell sharing some of the projects coming out of the IT department - and the really cool machinery they have.
On the Calendar:
April 14: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
April 20: School Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the district office boardroom
