Mr. Warzecha's Weekly Newsletter

August 17th: 6th Grade Sneak Peek (6-8 PM) (Click here for more information)

August 25th: CLMS Open House (3-7 PM) (Click here for more information)

September 1st: 1st Day of School

September 7th: Labor Day (No School)

October 6th: In Person Conferences (3-7 PM)

October 8th: Virtual Conferences (3-7 PM)

October 15th- October 16th: No School (MEA)

October 26th -October 30th: Wolf Ridge Week

Dear Parent/Guardian(s) of all Incoming 7th grade students:

Minnesota State Law requires all students to have documentation of specific immunization updates before entering 7th grade. Please fax (651-213-2051), email (jnielsen@isd2144.org), or deliver in-person on or before September 1, 2026. Contact your clinic to obtain the necessary vaccination(s), or to obtain immunization records, if your child is up to date. Enclosed is a Student Immunization Form for your use.

ALL INCOMING 7TH GRADERS WILL NEED:

• Tdap (adult tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis): One booster dose is required. **Tdap is a vaccine for adolescents and adults containing the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. Tdap is now required instead of Td for adolescents at 11-12 years of age.

• Meningococcal (MCV4): One dose required.

**Please check with your health care provider for all vaccine requirements.

Other vaccinations that are recommended by the MN Dept of Health, but not required are: Human papillomavirus (HPV), Influenza, and COVID-19.

State law requires children enrolled in school to be immunized against certain diseases or file a legal medical or conscientious exemption. Students will be excluded from school if immunization documentation is not received by September 1, 2026.

Click here for form: Are Your Kids Ready? MN Immunizations

This is the online form for incoming 7th grade students regarding immunizations.

Kori Severson, RN/LSN, 651-796-8676 or kseverson@isd2144.org

Schedule Changes

You may see some changes on your child's schedule in the upcoming weeks as we will continually look at class sizes as new enrollments are coming into the office.

Schedule Questions

Please connect with Mrs. TInjum or Mrs. Kerridge

6th grade students & 7th (last name: A-L)

Mrs. Melinda Tinjum mtinjum@isd2144.org (651) 213-2409

8th grade students & 7th (last name: M-Z)

Mrs. Deborah Kerridge dkerridge@isd2144.org (651) 213-2417

CLICK HERE for the 2026/27 school supply lists

I would like to have all forms completed by all families prior to the 1st day of school.

6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM

Please CLICK HERE to fill out our field trip form.

Field Trips: Wolf Ridge, Fort Snelling, Whirlyball

7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM

Coming to the newsletter on 8/21.

Field Trip: Wild Mountain

8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM

Coming to the newsletter on 8/21.

Field Trip: Wild Mountain

Chisago Lakes School District is Bring Your Own Device for grades 6-12. What this means is that for the next six years, your child will be using their own device to enhance their learning at Chisago Lakes Schools. BYOD is a well established program and has been in place at Chisago Lakes since the Fall of 2014.

What device is recommended?

Chromebook

1. 11” screen or larger.

2. At least 4GB of memory (RAM).

3. At least 16GB of hard drive storage.

4. 8 hours or more of battery life.

5. Power adapter.

Protective Case:

We also recommend that you purchase a case for your child’s Chromebook. Protective cases range in price from $11 - $50. Click here for an example of a protective case.

Financial Hardships: Any student who attends Chisago Lakes Middle and/or High School will not go without a device for the 2026/27 school year. If you feel you will need assistance, please (click here to fill out our Device Agreement Form).

If you have any questions please reach out to Katie Spooner (kspooner@isd2144.org) who oversees and supports technology at Chisago Lakes Middle School.

Together we can accomplish great things,

Todd Warzecha

CLMS Principal

twarzecha@isd2144.org

651-213-2401

If you have not created an account, please CLICK HERE for information on how to create an account.

CLMS parents and guardians can use ParentVue to report attendance. Families will also continue to have the option of calling or emailing. Click here to explore the steps to utilizing this option.

6th Grade: All 6th grade students will be purchasing a logbook for this upcoming school year. These will be available for purchase during Sneak Peek.

The cost is $7 (Cash/Check to: CLMS).

Any logbooks not picked up during Sneak Peek will be available for purchase during Open House.

7th & 8th Grade: These students have the option to purchase a school logbook, a planner, or use Google Calendar to stay organized throughout the year. Specific information on how to use Google Calendar will be provided in Advisement lessons.

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.

Zombie Spiders, Heroes, & Trivia Battles!

Looking for something awesome to do during study hall? Battle of the Books (B.O.B) is back!

Meet up every Thursday during 8th Hour to read top-tier 2027 Maud Hart Lovelace nominees like The No-Brainer's Guide to Decomposition, The Trouble with Heroes and more. Team up with friends, chat about wild stories, and prep for trivia glory!

• First Meeting: Thursday, September 24

• When: Thursdays during 8th Hour Study Hall

• Where: Library Media Center

How to Join: Be sure to sign up with Mrs. Denney or Mrs. Saueressig by September 24 for the first meeting!

Are you in need of some Chisago Lakes clothing as we are set to begin the 2026/27 school year?

If you answered "Yes", look no further. Our CLMS PTO is offering an online store for the 2026/27 school year. The process is simple. You look through the clothing and accessories, choose an item you'd like to purchase and then customize it with one of the six designs available. The site offers direct shipping for customers convenience.

CLMS PTO gets a small percentage of items that are purchased. All proceeds of PTO sales goes directly back into supporting our students and staff at CLMS. Please check out the link below

https://www.chisagolakesspiritwear.com/

If you are interested in being a part of this organization please email Chisagolakesmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com.

PTO Link: https://linktr.ee/clmspto

Your Guide to the Wildcat Community Center (WCC)

As we get ready for another exciting school year, we want to welcome all of our middle school students to the Wildcat Community Center (WCC)! Whether you're looking to shoot hoops, work out, swim, hang out with friends, or participate in one of our many programs, we're excited to see you this school year.

• Before You Come to the WCC

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please review the following requirements before your first visit.

• Student Age Requirement

Students must be at least 12 years old to use the Wildcat Community Center without a parent or guardian present.

• Parent Permission Required

If your child will be visiting the WCC without a parent or guardian click one of the blue links below, we must have one of the following on file before they are allowed to enter independently:

• A completed Daily Use Form signed by a parent or guardian, or
• An active WCC Membership with the parent/guardian authorization completed during registration.

Having one of these completed ahead of time will make check-in quick and easy!

If you have any questions, please contact the Wildcat Community Center. Our staff is always happy to help.

Have a safe and amazing school year—we'll see you at the WCC!