TF Times

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! I am so excited to have our school filled with the vitality and energy of all of our students! I speak for everybody in the TF Family when I say we can't wait to welcome you and your student/s back. Please review the important information below as you gear up for our new school year.

I'll see you at open house! In the meantime please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have questions or need help. If it's important to you, it's important to me.

Jason Riebe, TF Principal

651-213-2101

jriebe@isd2144.org

June 8th - Last year's report cards were released in ParentVue

August 14th - Teacher assignments will be released in ParentVue

August 18th - National Night Out 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

August 25th - Bus Route Information will be available in ParentVue

August 26th - Open House and Picture Day 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

September 1st - First Day of School!!

Click here to check out our back to school website. On this website, you'll find:

• Important dates
• School supply lists
• Other important back to school resources

• Report cards from last school year were released on Monday, June 8th in ParentVUE. If you were caught up in a busy summer and forgot to check this out, you can look this up when you log in to determine your child's teacher and get bus routing information.

1. Teacher requests were accepted during April 2026 and were taken into consideration when assigning teachers.

2. Teacher assignments for all students will be released in ParentVUE on Friday, August 14th.

Your child's bus route information will be available on in ParenVUE 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.

• Join us for open house on Wednesday, August 26th from 3:00-6:30!
• Times to visit with your child's teacher will be scheduled (all families will need to schedule a time to meet your teacher at open house). Watch for more information about how to sign up in upcoming messages.
• School picture day is at open house in the gym.

We had an abundance of backpacks and lunch bags donated to our school a few years back. We still have several left, and would like to share them with our families. We will have a table set up at Open House with these items on it. If your child needs a new backpack and/or lunch bag, feel free to stop by during Open House and get one for them. These are FREE for the taking to whomever would like them.

Please click here for some important information about the science of reading and how Chisago Lakes School District is using this information to make your child a better reader.

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 Accomodations

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.

• The Taylors Falls National Night Out will be hosted across the street at First Baptist Church of TF, and on the south athletic field at school. There will be free food, snow cones, cotton candy, tons of fun demonstrations, and a chance to connect with neighbors, our law enforcement partners, and community members.
• Attendees are invited to bring a dessert or side dish to share.
• National Night Out is Tuesday, August 18th from 6pm to 8pm.