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T.F. TIMES

 Taylors Falls Elementary                                                                                                                May 1, 2006

 

Building a Better World

One Student

At a Time

Dates to Remember

Principal's Note

Open House for Sharon Madison and Mary Anne Mattson

Please Slow Down!

Media Center News

TangerBucks

Young Authors

Kids Club 2006 Summer Safari

A Thank You from Taylors Falls Parents for Education

Summer Reading Fun

 

 

Dates to Remember

 

May  5    2nd gr. to Historical Museum

        11   Bike Rodeo 3:45

        15   Parents for Educ. 7:00

        17   Stage Band performance

        19   Cookout and Carnival

        22   Moberg’s class to Good Sam’s

        23   1st gr. to Children’s Theater

        25   1st – 3rd gr. Sticker Day

        26   Early Dismissal 12:50

               Talent Show 9:30

        29   No School – Memorial Day

        30 – June 2  Book Swap

        31   3rd – 5th gr. flea market

June  1   Library books are due

               K – 2nd gr. flea market

               4th gr. honor roll

               Retirement Open House 4 – 6 pm

          2   4th gr. field day

               Noyd’s class to Duluth

               Klinke’s class to Wild Mountain

          6   5th gr. field day

          7   Moberg’s class to Moberg farm

               Last day of school

               Have a great summer!!

 

Dear Families of Taylors Falls Students,

 

Another school year is just about over.  I know many students are looking forward to all the fun that summer brings.

 

We have just finished the MCA tests and will soon be taking our school wide tests.  These tools provide us the information to better serve your children. 

 

May will be a busy month with our Parent sponsored Reading Incentive Program, field trips and other year end activities.

 

During the year, many people volunteer at our school.  I want to thank them for all they do.  You are all valued members of our school family.

 

Thank you to our great parent group, the Taylors Falls Parents for Education.  We could not do it without your support.

 

Please look forward to some dates for next fall:

Open House                          Wed., Aug. 30th

1st day of school                    Tues., Sept. 5th

All school fundraiser             mid Sept.

6th Annual TF Cruise             Mon., Oct 2nd

 

More information about these and other dates will be sent out to you in August.

 

Have a safe summer.

Joe Thimm,

Principal

 

Open House for Sharon Madison and Mary Anne Mattson

Taylors Falls Elementary will be having an Open House on Thursday, June 1st  from 4:00 – 6:00 pm to honor these two long time Taylors Falls/Chisago Lakes Area Schools employees who are retiring.  Thank you for the many years of service to the school district.

 

Please Slow Down

Remember, the posted speed limit on West Street is 20 mph.  Vehicles need to share the road with bikes and pedestrians.  Please drive carefully.

 

Media Center News

 

Congratulations!! To the following students who read six or more books as part of the Maud Hart Lovelace contest.  They attended an Ice Cream Party on Friday, April 28 at the Dairy Queen.

 

Ali Saueressig                                   Moberg

Kali Malaski                                       Sandell

Abbi Morgan                                      Sandell

Ben Trudeau                                      Sandell

Sam Birkholz                                     Achartz

Max Glenna                                        Achartz

Maddie Lindahl                                 Achartz

Samantha Fusco                               Brandt

Kara Herr                                           Brandt

Emily Bristlin                                      Klinke

John Hanson                                      Klinke

Jenna Zais                                         Klinke

Diane Hawkinson                              Noyd

Liz Maloney                                        Noyd

 

The 2005-2006 Maud Hart Lovelace winner was Runt by Marion Dane Bauer.  First runner up was The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.

 

TangerBucks

For the upcoming 2006-2007 school year, Tanger Outlet Mall will once again lend its support to our area students and schools.  June 2006 through April 2007, Tanger will present its annual TangerBucks for Schools fund-raising program.  TangerBucks for Schools is a very simple way for our school to raise money.  Tanger coupon books will be available at the Tanger Outlet for $3 or can be purchased at our Open House in  August

 

Young Authors

 

The Young Authors Assembly was held on Monday, April 24 in the gym.  A power point presentation of students working on their stories was shown.  It was followed by Mr. Thimm presenting awards and prizes to the winners.  This year’s winners were:

 

Greene

Newbery – When I Went to the Wildlife Science Center by Jesseca Fusco

Caldecott – A Trip to the Cousins’ Cabin by Lucas Clasen

Stephansen

Newbery – My Trip to Mexico by Lisa Abascal-Larson

Caldecott – My Big Bass by Cole Brisson

Swanberg

Newbery – All About Me by Michael Bent

Caldecott – My Vacation by Mikayla Granfors

Anderson

Newbery – The Bear Mystery by Jacob Gardner

Caldecott – Arthur Goes Fishing by Drew Glenna

Reineccius

Newbery – Finding Ice by Julia Clarin

Caldecott – Ball Trouble by Carly Peterson

Moberg

Newbery – Along the Way by Ali Saueressig

Caldecott – White Star by Ashley Angel

Sandell

Newbery – There’s No Place Like Disney by Abbi Morgan

Caldecott – The Best Place in the World by Erin Sandell

Klinke

Newbery – Magical Banana’s by Ingrid Johnson

Caldecott – Journey by Anne Vierling

Noyd

Newbery – Why I Was Late for Dinner by Liz Maloney

Caldecott – The Rose of Life by Diane Hawkinson

 

Kids Club 2006 Summer Safari

 

Chisago Lakes Kids Club summer camp plans are well underway.  Along with Wednesday field trips to fun places near and far, the program also includes weekly trips to the swimming pool, Chisago Lakes Lanes, Paradise Park/skateboard park (for 3-5 graders), the new Chisago Lakes Library and Enrichment week at no extra cost.  There are so many fun things to do and friends to meet!

 

Kids Club Camp runs from June 12-August 18, 2006 at the Lakeside Elementary School from 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. weekdays.  Kids Club is a high-quality, elementary day camp designed to meet the needs of families of students currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade.

 

Please call the Kids Club Office at 651-213-6865, email us at basandgren@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us or stop by the Family Center in Lindstrom for more information.  We hope you will join us!

 

A Thank You

from TF Parents for Education

 

The Taylors Falls Parents for Education group would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Trudy Adams, Diane Grezek, Lisa Kubicki, Shannon Lehner, Michelle Jerrard and Deb Rochel for clipping, sorting and/or bundling the Campbell's Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education throughout the school year!! This is a huge, mundane task that these 6 parents take on, but obviously extremely beneficial to the school. If you would like to become an elite member of this club and earn free money for the school by clipping, sorting and/or bundling at your convenience in your own home, please contact Trish Swenson or Dani Strenke.

 

Thanks again to Trudy, Diane, Lisa, Deb, Shannon and Michelle for a job very well done.

TFPFE

 

Summer Reading Fun

 

Come to the Taylors Falls Public Library this summer to find some fun books to read.  Hours are:

Wednesdays             2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and

                                    6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays                   9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

 

The Historic Library is located next to Coffee Talk.  Lots of good books are waiting to be read by you!  Moms and Dads will also find books and magazines for their reading pleasure.  There is a computer station available for public use. 

 

Hope to see you this summer