Wildcat Pride                             March 282018
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Well, we're still hoping that spring will show up. To get you ready, check this out. Today is the end of third term, with a day off for staff development followed by Good  Friday. Fourth term brings testing season into full swing, and getting seniors ready for graduation. A reminder that all things building project can be found on the district website - pictures will be added as projects move along. Groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled and we encourage the community to attend!

The 49th Annual Variety Show 

This year's show was set up like a late night talk show.

The 49th Annual Chisago Lakes High School Variety Show was March 22-24th. This year's show was "The Moderately Late Show" hosted by seniors Maggie Falkowski and Mandy Rochel, and featured the talents of 14 acts and about 100 students from Jazz Band and Stage Choir to guitars, singing, ukuleles, brass quintet, dancing, and backstage workers, sound, and light crew. You can check out both pictures and videos from the show.

Next year's show is number 50 and we're already starting to research and collect the greatest hits from all 50 years. Send Mrs. Moldenhauer your favorites! 


Thirteen students, along with two teachers, traveled to Costa Rica over spring break.

   As a shivering crisp perpetrated the Minnesota air, a weary yet mundane sensation inundated numerous citizens. While some of this population sought refuge through relaxation, an intrepidus ensemble of students - under the sagacious guidance of Brian McNally and Leah Lacefield - convened for an unconventional adventure. This collection sought cultural and terrene exploration, in an altruistic style. This collection vamoosed to Costa Rica. For twelve days, they dauntlessly absorbed the unique ambience all while helping a school in the community of La Alfombra. As the students trekked upon nature and exchanged insight with others, they experienced an unforgettable catharsis. It was an impactful respite.
    The crew flew into San José on Wednesday, March 7th and arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m. As they drove for a half hour to the hotel, individuals encompassed their vision to the outside world and initially integrated into the unfamiliar territory. Later in the night, they were approached by a group leader who distributed moral and cultural ideals. Students curiously cerebrated these concepts as they experienced a five hour bus voyage to a coffee farm in Pura Suerte. Most experienced a lurid vibrence of unshackled pure life. From the towering apex to the chasmic base of the innumerable hills, there was seemingly infinite space between personal captivity and the present freedom. As they collected coffee beans and stroked the farm animals, an unfamiliar sensation was absorbed. In the day following, they visited the Nauyaca waterfalls and were stunned by the effortless beauty. With every individual segment of epidermis in the water came an unforeseen cleansing. When they were done at the waterfall, they were brought to their host families.
   The group spent the following six days with their host families. Initially it seemed as though the only connection between each other was a sort of biotic factor. However, as the week progressed, barriers abraded and perennial relationships established. A typical day consisted of waking up around six to be at the work-site around seven. Their work consisted of painting fences/desks, pouring/mixing concrete, and interacting with children. Around three, work was brought to a halt and they were sent away to their host families. This schedule was enacted five days, with a break in between the first day and the second. On the day of rest, individuals spent an extended time with their families and began to discern how similar they truly were to one another. When it was time to leave the host families, the group was overwhelmed by the seeming connectional shatter. Yet, as they once again travelled they found that the connection was to be with them wherever they were to go. Whether it be at the surfing lessons at Marino Ballena, the exploration of Manuel Antonio, or the on the plane ride near 4,000 miles to Minnesota, abiding connections were made and new perceptions were uptaken.

written by senior Olivia Stevermer 


If you're interested in reading more about the adventure, you can read the blog.


Box Tops for Education: 

Sheryl Spray's 5th graders enjoyed a sno-cone party after collecting the most boxtops at TF this fall.

Most of us know that schools collect boxtops, but did you know how much that adds up to? For Taylors Falls Elementary, box tops are collected all year long - and submitted 2-3 times a year. They have a contest between the classrooms, with the winners getting extra recess, a craft time, or even a sno-cone party. 

Each boxtop is worth 10 cents, but it adds up fast! Last school year, Taylors Falls received $1390.50 from boxtops. Since the program began, TFE has raised $32,603.50.

If you have boxtops, please send them, or drop them off, at one of the school buildings or district office. Every little bit helps!
On the Calendar:

3/28: Last day of Term 3

3/29: NO SCHOOL - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
3/30: NO SCHOOL -  Good Friday

4/2: First day of term 4

4/13: Kindergarten Round-Up at Taylors Falls Elementary
no regular kindergarten
4/18: Kindergarten Round-Up at Primary
no regular kindergarten


***LOOKING AHEAD: The Community Pool located at the high school will be closed from May 11, 2018 through August 10, 2018 for renovations.

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