North Plains Hawks News
February 16, 2018
Principal's message - week 29
Greetings North Plains Families!
This has been a difficult week for many in wake of the tragedy in Florida, and I know that the safety of your children is at the forefront of your thoughts. Please know that safety is always our number one priority as well. There are several safety upgrades that will be happening at NPES as a result of the recent bond passing. These upgrades include:
- Interior door locks
- Strobes, visual warning inside and outside
- Security cameras
- Card key access - exterior doors
- Alert button at front desk
- Fire doors on alert button at front desk
- Glass film at main door
- Upgrade in-building radio communication
I don't have any other details at this point, but as things progress and I get more information, I will definitely pass it on to you. If you want more information about key bond projects, please click on the following link https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/2642
Have 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/
Bingo night is this Friday, Feb. 23 and volunteers are needed! Please click on the following link if you are able and willing to volunteer for this fun event. Doors open at 5:15 and Bingo starts at 5:30. Should be a great time! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4caca92aa64-bingo1
Spring photos are coming April 11. All 6th grade students will be photographed to use for the promotion certificates, and only students purchasing photos in other grades will have their picture taken.
Remember, there is no school on Monday so we can honor President's Day, so enjoy the 3 day weekend!
Becky
This Week
Feb. 19: No School, President's Day
Feb. 23: Bingo night, doors open at 5:15
Upcoming Events
March 1: Jump Rope for Heart assembly 8AM
PTO meeting at 8:30 AM in the library
March 5: Washington DC parent meeting for parents of 5th grade students only. 6PM
March 9: Native American Dance assembly -1:15PM
March 19: Testing information night 6PM
March 22: Choir Concert at Glencoe High School, 7:00 PM
March 26 - 30: Spring Break
April 11: Spring photos.
April 12: End of Qtr 3
April 13: No school, teacher grade day
April 19: Kinder orientation 6:00 PM
April 22: Earth Day celebration 12-3PM
Teachers vs students in Valentines Day assembly
Kinders celebrate President's Day with hats like Abe Lincoln
Some of our many Shining Stars are honored at an assembly
Every Week:
Glencoe Weekly News: https://tinyurl.com/GlencoeWeeklyNotes
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!