As we wrap up April and slide into May, our social emotional focus of relationship skills is very fitting for the final full month of this school year! Relationship Skills leverage collaborative problem solving.! Any conversations and connections at home make a huge difference!! Practice reading, writing, math, etc. is vital and children who gain the gateway skills to reflect the following are even more successful: Each child will gain the ability to establish and maintain healthy, supportive relationships to effectively navigate expected and unexpected dynamics.

Huge shout out to our head cook, Denise! She brings organization, joy, and nutrition our way at North Plains! Friday we celebrated National Lunch Hero Day!

Consider volunteering for our annual Field Day on Monday, June 9th! You can help set up with Mrs. Phipps at 11am or help facilitate a station between 12:40-2:00pm. Clean up help is always needed too if you are able! Please email Jonna Phipps directly at: phippsj@hsd.k12.or.us

Help support and shape our community experiences at North Plains Elementary! https://www.northplainspto.org/home

Carnival is coming up on Friday, May 30th from 5-7pm! This will be paired with the school’s Student Showcase as well! More details to come yet SAVE THE DATE NOW!

State Testing grades 3-6

REMINDER: **State Testing communication is featured on our Hillsboro School District website.

*If you would like to opt out your child from any test, please do so in ParentVue. Instructions on the site. **Paper opt out forms are in our office that you can pick up between 7:30am-3:30pm or request a form from your child's teacher.

State Testing Schedule coming up:

• 3rd & 4th English Language Arts May 7th - 9th

• 3rd & 4th math May 14th-16th

• 5th & 6th math May 21st -May 23rd

• 5th & 6th English Language Arts May 27th - May 30th

READY TO SPOIL North Plains Staff?? Start thinking of ways that might not cost a thing! Monday, May 5th - Friday, May 9th - Staff Appreciation Week

In response to our District's projected $20 million shortfall, HSD shared the following resources, now available on our website at www.hsd.k12.or.us/budget :

• A budget overview video:

• https://youtu.be/ha3UhatH4ZQ (English)

• https://youtu.be/5sZrXgVP3FM (Spanish)

• Google Form to submit questions: https://hsd.k12.or.us/budgetinput

• A link to our FAQ, which we’ll continue to update based on your feedback: https://hsd.k12.or.us/budgetfaq

Black Village Meeting - Wednesday, May 7 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Location Century High School Baseball Field. Theme: Field Day. Food and snacks provided! 5/7 BVFAC Flye

Join us at our Proud to be HSD Festival on Saturday, May 10th! Check out details to come HERE!

Starting April 14th, Gordon Rd to North Plains Elementary (about 100 foot road span) will be CLOSED until May 12th due to construction needs.

Inukai Summer Program Information Free Summer Program for both elementary (9:00am-5:30pm) and secondary (12-5:30pm) aged students June 23-August 15! There are some spots left. Please share with families! Use link to register or call (503) 640-4558 Inukai Club Summer Program Flyer