North Plains Hawks News
June 8, 2018
Principal's message - week 45
Greetings North Plains Families!
Thank you to Ryan Kind all the volunteers for making our carnival a success! It was a beautiful day and fun was had by all!
The 6th grade celebration is happening June 14 at 12:30. Students moving from elementary to middle school will have a chance to celebrate their accomplishments and special awards will be announced. Both the band and the choir will perform, it's a fun time! here is a link to sign up to help - we are looking for 5th and 6th grade parents. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4caca92aa64-6thgrade1
Field day is Monday the 11th and help is needed! Please use this link to sign up to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4caca92aa64-north7
Don't forget that we get out at 11:05AM on Friday!
I can't believe this school year is coming to and end. Next week will be my last newsletter for the year.
Have a great day!
Becky
This Week
June 11: Field Day
June 12: Kinder Celebration 4:30 PM
June 13: Horning's Hideout field trip (6th grade only)
June 14: 6th grade promotion assembly 12:30 PM
June 15: Talent Show 8:30 AM, Early Release 11:05
Upcoming Events
Happy Summer!
1st grade student get a visit from the Fire Department!
Kinders get to see a real race car!
Thank you McDonald's for your generosity!
Thank you Mrs. Kind for all of your work on the carnival!
Mrs. Rodemack enjoys a day at the "beach"!
Students enjoy a twist on "the Tortoise and the Hare"
Every Week:
Glencoe Weekly News: https://tinyurl.com/GlencoeWeeklyNotes
There is a fun opportunity for students to participate at HART Theater this summer! Please look at the flyer to see if your child might be interested http://tinyurl.com/HARTTheatreSummer2018Auditions
The Science Fair is coming May 24. Students will have projects on display in the library during the Spring Showcase. Projects will be judged prior to the evening event and winners will be announced within the musical performance. All students are encouraged to participate. Projects will be completed outside of school hours, but there will be two after school workshops, May 7 and 14 where students can get some support. Project boards are available for those who need them. Please click the following link to get all of the information for this fun opportunity! https://tinyurl.com/npes-sciencefair18docsHave you found our PTO facebook page? If not, please click on this link to see what's happening with our amazing PTO! https://www.facebook.com/NORTHPLAINSELEMENTARY/
If you are looking for opportunities for summer, check out this link which tells about reading programs over the summer. This would be great for any student, but especially if your child struggles with reading! http://tinyurl.com/SummerReadingPrograms2018
If you have old phones or ink cartridges you need to get rid of, feel free to bring them in. We have some recycling boxes we are filling up to send in and get school supplies!
school supplies! This is different than the district list, so please take a look! http://tinyurl.com/npes-supply1718update1
State testing will be coming up before we know it, and there are always questions around what happens and why. The following link will take you to a document that will explain more about what Smarter Balance is important and what it is. I am more than happy to talk more with you about it if you have questions. http://tinyurl.com/HSD2018ORStateTestingInfoNov17
You may not know that you can earn money for our school by simply using your Fred Meyer Card! NOT affect your Fred Meyer rewards, so there is no downside! Click the following link to register your card!
http://tinyurl.com/fredmeyer-npe-pto-support
Lost something at school? Please click on the link for photos in our lost and found. Thank you Mr. Orozco!
http://tinyurl.com/npe-lostandfound
Did you know that you can load money onto your child's school lunch account as well as check balances and get alerts through email and/or text? If fact, you can use the site for alerts even if you choose not to add to the account online. Go to http://www.myschoolbucks.com to get connected!
Box Tops: Remember that we are still collecting box tops! There is a bin inside the main entrance, so feel free to drop them by any time! Thank you to Laura Moradi for taking the lead on box tops again this year!