Primary School

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! I am beyond excited to get to know all of our new students and families, as well as reconnect with all of you who are returning. This first newsletter is intended to give preliminary information as we get geared up to the school year ahead. Once the school year begins, you will receive newsletters each Friday. I can't wait to learn and grow together with you this year!

Best,

Amy Grice, Principal

• K/1 School Supply List

Your child's bus route information will be available on Tuesday, August 25th. Make sure to connect with the bus garage on any transportation changes or questions. The transportation department can be reached by phone at 651-213-2020 or email WArmstrong@isd2144.org.

Minnesota Free Meals Program Continues for the 2026-27 School Year

Chisago Lakes School District continues to participate in the Minnesota Free Meals Program which provides reimbursement to schools so that students can have one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the school day. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is necessary to qualify for exemption from class fees and to be considered for free/reduced athletics and technology. Families must complete the educational benefits application AND the waiver form to be considered for free/reduced fees.

What is NOT included in the MN Free School Meals Program?

Students must have a positive balance in their account or cash to purchase non-reimbursable items

Single-item purchases and non-reimbursable meals are not free. Some examples include:

• Extra carton of milk (One carton of milk is included in the free reimbursable meal. If a student brings a lunch from home or would like an additional milk, it must be purchased)

• Second breakfast or second lunch

• Extra portions (mega bites)

• Snack Items/a-la carte

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Special Diet Accommodations

Please note that diet accommodations remain in effect from one school year to the next unless we are notified otherwise. If your student no longer requires a previously approved diet accommodation, please contact Laura Cierzan @lcierzan@isd2144.org or 651-213-2506 so we can update our records and discontinue the accommodation.

Click here to access complete Food & Nutrition Services information, including menus, access to PayPams, special diet/allergen information and the Application for Educational Benefits form/waiver form.

Primary School is looking for an Academic and Behavioral Support Paraprofessional to work with Kindergarten and 1st grade special education students. Hours are from 9:15 am - 3:30 pm on student contact days. If you or someone you know is interested, we would be delighted for you to apply!

At Primary School, we screen students academic and check on their growth 3 times a year. For Kindergarten and 1st grade students, this is through individual standardized assessments. We are looking for a few people to join the team. There will be training provided so the assessments are all administered in the same way for all students. Please email Kelsey (kvogt@isd2144.org) if you are interested. The dates are September 8-11, January 11-15, and May 10-14.

Email: agrice@isd2144.org
Website: https://ps.isd2144.org/
Location: 11009 284th Street Chisago City, MN 55013
Phone: 651-213-2200