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Dear Penguin Families,

Soon our intermediate students

(grades 3-5) will be tackling the

Measurement of Student Pro-

gress (MSP). This is the state

assessment that measures our

students’ knowledge of grade

level state standards. 3rd grad-

ers will test in math and reading

(May 5 and 6); 4thgraders test

in reading, math and writing

(May 5, 6, 8 & 15); and 5th tests

in math, science, and reading,

(April 29, May 1, 12, 13, 15 and

22). 5th graders will be taking

their reading test on-line, as

the state is phasing in computer

testing rather than paper-

pencil. Please avoid any ab-

sences or appointments during

this testing period if possible.

Next year the state of Wash-

ington will transition to the new

Common Core State Standards

that will be assessed with the

Smarter Balanced Assessment.

More information about the

Common Core can be found on

our district webpage, and will be

addressed next fall.

Please note that we are now ac-

cepting boundary applications

for students living within Camas

School District. You must reap-

ply yearly, as we must first en-

roll students within our Prune

Hill boundaries before deter-

mining if there is room for any

additional students. Students

living outside the Camas School

District must also reapply, but

will not be placed in class-rooms until August.

If you have, or know any upcom-

ing kindergarteners coming to

Prune Hill next fall, please

spread the word that our Kin-

dergarten Orientation will be

held Wednesday, May 28 at

2:00 in the Prune Hill gym! This

is an opportunity to get a gen-

eral overview of school for both

parents and kindergarteners.

We will provide a lesson and bus

ride for the kids while us grown-

ups talk in the gym and take a

tour of Prune Hill Elementary.

It’s a great introduction to pub-

lic school and we hope to see

lots of new faces!

Sincerely,

Julie Swan

Principal

360-833-5730 phone 360-833-5731 fax

1601 NW Tidland St Camas, WA 98607

Prune Hill Penguin News April 17, 2014

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April 2014

Prune Hill has the BEST PTA!!!

Thank you from the PHE staff for a wonderful week of treats

and goodies for staff appreciation!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 AM K Hi-Cap Testing

9:00-12:00

3 5th Grade Science

Fair 10:00-11:15

Report Cards Go

Home

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Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

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16 PM K

5th Gd Watershed

Monitoring

9:15-12:15 Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

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18 Spirit Day/

Twin Day

Birthday Table

4th Gd. to Fort

Vancouver

9:00-1:30

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20 21 Artist in

Residence visits

1st Grade 9-2

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23 AM K

Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

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Artist is Residence

visits Kindergarten

Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

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27 28 4th Reading MSP

Kinders visit

Fish Hatchery Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

29 5th Math MSP

1st/2nd Gd. Family

Nights 5:30-6:30

Classrooms/Gym

30 PM K

Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

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May 2010 May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Kindergarten visit

fish hatchery

9-11:45 &

12:30-3:15

1 PM K

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Coffee/Tea w/Mrs.

Swan 9:30

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5

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7 8 AM K

PHE Kindergar-

ten Orientation

2-3:30

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10 Birthday Table

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12 13 Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

Including Boundary

Review Hearing

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15 PM K

All School Read

Kick off

assembly 9:15

16

PTA General

Membership

Meeting 6-7 p.m.

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19 20 Boundary Review

Hearing 5:30

21 22 AM K

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Spring Box

tops contest

ends

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NO SCHOOL

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26 27

NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

28 Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

With Boundary Review

Hearing

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3rd grade North

American Cultural

Night 6:00-7:00

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Kindergarten visit

fish hatchery

9-11:45 &

12:30-3:15

1 PM K

2

Coffee/Tea w/Mrs.

Swan 9:30

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4

5

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7 8 AM K

PHE Kindergar-

ten Orientation

2-3:30

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10 Birthday Table

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12 13 Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

Including Boundary

Review Hearing

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15 PM K

All School Read

Kick off

assembly 9:15

16

PTA General

Membership

Meeting 6-7 p.m.

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19 20 Boundary Review

Hearing 5:30

21 22 AM K

23

Spring Box

tops contest

ends

24

NO SCHOOL

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26 27

NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

28 Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

With Boundary Review

Hearing

29 30

3rd grade North

American Cultural

Night 6:00-7:00

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 5th Science MSP

Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

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Talent Show apps.

go home w/4th &

5th graders

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4

5

3rd & 4th

Reading MSP

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3rd Math MSP

7 AM K Talent Show apps.

due by 1:10 pm

Artist in Residence

visits 5th grade

Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

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4th Writing I

MSP

Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

9 Artist in Residence

visits 5th grade

Birthday Table

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11 12 5th Reading Online

MSP Rm. 20

Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

13 4th Math MSP &

5th Reading Online

MSP Rm. 41

14 PM K

Talent Show

Auditions 1:10-3:00

Orff Rehearsal

3:45-4:30 Music Rm.

154th Writing II

MSP & 5th Reading

Online MSP Rm. 40

Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

PTA Mtg. 6-7 pm

(budget, std. rules)

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Spring Box Tops

Contest Ends Talent Show

Acceptance letters

go home

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AIMSWeb

Testing

5th to Middle

School transition

discussion 1:30-2

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AIMSWeb

Testing

5th grade tour of

Skyridge 9:30-11

21 AM K Volunteer Assembly

9:15-10:00

5th Gd. Watershed

Monitoring 9:15-12:15

Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

22 5th Reading Online

MSP Rm. 19

Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

23 Spirit Day/

Silly Glasses or

Sunglasses Day

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NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

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Camas School Board

meeting 5:30 @ ZAC

28 PM K Sasquatch Party

1:30-3:00 Library

Orff Rehearsal

1:20-2:30 Music Rm.

Kinder Orientation

2-3:30

29Robotics Club

3:45-5:15 Library

3rd & 4th Gd. End

of Year Program

6:00-7:00

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PTA Spring

Carnival

5:30-8:00

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PRUNE HILL ELEMENTARY

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY

PARENT PERMISSION FORM

This event is an opportunity for girls and boys to learn about the world of work, the challenges their parents face, and how the school

work they do today will help them in their future. If you are planning to participate in the event, please fill out the permission slip below and return by Wednesday, April 23, 2014. I have permission to participate in Take Your Child to Work Day from my parent. I understand that I will receive an excused absence, but

will have to make up any work that will be covered in class on that day. Student Name Teacher

On Thursday, April 24, 2014, I will be job shadowing with

(Name of Person) at

(Name of Job Site) . Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

PARENT PICK UP

Thank you again, parents, for your continued patience in using the drive-through pick up area. We realize there are some days that have more traffic than others, but your cooperation

and patience helps us get through this time period.

Thanks!

Papermaker Preschool Papermaker Preschool -- Enrollment for Fall 2014Enrollment for Fall 2014--15 15 is Open!is Open!

Camas High School’s Papermaker Preschool is open to children who are four years of age by August 31, 2014. Part time sessions are available, and the fee is $300 per month. Our integrated preschool follows the Camas School District Calendar.

If you have any questions regarding our program or would like to schedule a visit, please call the Career & Tech-nical Education Office at 833-7258.

If you would like to register your child, please call Shanna Nielson or Becky Stauffer at 833-5410 to schedule a registration appointment. Registration materials are available online at www.camas.wednet.edu under Parent Corner. Reg-istration applications are also available for pick up at the Dis-trict Office, located at 841 NE 22nd Ave.

MSP Testing

Testing schedule is April 29

through May 22 for third, fourth

and fifth graders. Please try not to

schedule optional appointments or

family trips during this time. Taking

the assessment with the whole

class is easier on children. Making

up parts of the test missed during

an absence means your child will

miss activities and instruction while

they are taking the assessment.

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KINDERARTEN ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION

Prune Hill Elementary invites all our upcoming Kindergarten students to our Kinder-

garten Orientation for the 2014/2015 school year on Wednesday, May 28, 2014

from 2:00-3:30. You will have a chance to hear from the Kindergarten teachers,

take a ride on a real school bus and register your child for next year with our dis-

trict registrar. Your child will be able to participate in a class activity while you

listen to the presentations. If you have questions regarding which school boundary

you reside in, feel free to call the Transportation Office at 833-5585 or the Dis-

trict Registrars at 833-5410. Visitation for those students entering Fall of 2014

will be held at each of the six Camas neighborhood elementary schools on differ-

ent dates and times.

Registration paperwork is available online at the Camas School District website:

http://www.camas.wednet.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/

Student_Registration.pdf at the District office or in the Prune Hill office. You

will also need a copy of live birth certificate and two documents with your name

and resident address to verify proof of residency.

Plan to join us May 28 for Kindergarten Orientation at 2:00

PM. This is a great time for our incoming kindergartners to visit

the classroom in anticipation of their first day of school. Please

call the PH office at 833-5730 to let us know that you will

attend.

Check out activities offered with Camas Parks and Recreation:

http://www.ci.camas.wa.us/images/DOCS/PARK_REC/REPORTS/newsletterparks.pdf

2014-15 New Student Registration Open Now

New student registration for preschool through 12th grade is open now. Registration forms

are available online at www.camas.wednet.edu/registration/ or at the Camas School

District Office located at 841 NE 22nd Avenue, Camas. Please note the required items for

your student(s) grade level(s). Registration is by appointment only. District registrars are available Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment,

please call 360-833-5410.

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PTA NEWS

Spring Art Cards Spring Art Card order forms are coming home soon. Be on the look-out for wonderful artwork from your child’s class in the form of note cards. If you have any questions, please contact us: prunehillpta2@gmail.com

Spring Carnival It’s hard to believe but we are only 3 months away from the Spring Carnival on May 30, 2014. Vol-unteers are needed to start planning and coordination. Please email Robin Sanz (robinsanz@yahoo.com) if you are interested in helping out with this great event.

PTA Elections PTA Board and Chair elections for the 2014-2015 school year are here. Please vote for new, in-cumbent or write-in Board positions via Sign-Up Genius or contact us at: prunehillpta2@gmail.com to vote or to inquire about open chair positions.

Restaurant Fundraisers! Our restaurant fundraisers have been a great success this year. Not only is it a fun way to support our Camas/Vancouver business community, but we get to see our Prune Hill families out and about! The On the Border fundraiser raised over $200.

UPCOMING DATES: April 18: April Birthday Lunch Table May 9: May Birthday Lunch Table May 30: Spring Carnival

Visit us on Facebook or at www.freewebs.com/phepta (new website coming soon)

Email us at prunehillpta2@gmail.com

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Alex Ryan Kris Blair Jennifer Fewel Cassandra Moore

Membership Service

Stacey Turnage Kathleen Hirata

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Welcome from Community Education! For more information on these classes go to our www.camascommunityed.org or call Camas Community Ed at 360-833-5544.

LEGO ENGINEERING Grades: 2-5 Challenging and fun! Build machines with motors and learn about gears and pulleys. Make cars that drive & robots that move.

LEGO JR. Grades: K-1 Design your masterpiece, and then create it! Each day your architect will be given a building project that they must first design using graph paper, and then build with Legos. Examples of projects include a picture frame, watermelon, and balloon powered car. Wednesdays

5/07-6/11

Engineering: $65, Jr: $60

Time: 1:20-2:50

SUCCESS THROUGH CHESS Grades: K-5, Ongoing throughout the school year. Develop critical and creative thinking skills while having fun learning the game of chess! We have a comprehensive pro-gram appropriate for all students, who will progress at their own rate. Instruction includes the critical principles, tactics, and strategies as well as “Success Secrets” applicable both to academics and to life! Curriculum developed by two-time national chess champion Andrew Svehaug. 3:40-4:40 PM At your school Fee: $99 for eight week session Call Camas Community Ed at 360-833-5544 for more details. SAFE ON MY OWN Ages: 8-11 Children who spend some time “home alone” either before or after school or during the weekend are a fast growing pop-ulation. “Safe on My Own” is an informational and interactive class that will give your children the skills they need to feel more confident about taking care of themselves when they are home alone. Bring a snack and drink to class. Wednesday, April 30 2:00-4:00 PM Fee: $35 JDZ Camas District Offices, Busing is available to JDZ from all Camas elementary schools SAFE SITTER’S TRAINING Ages: 11-15 Prepares the student for nurturing & protecting children. Learn about babysitting as a business, child care essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, preventing problem behavior, choking infant and choking child rescue. Bring a sack lunch and beverage to class. Saturday, June 14 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Fee: $70 JDZ Camas District Offices Staci Firl instructor

Jump Rope for Heart 2014

There are 2 parts to Jump Rope for Heart:

1. From April 2nd - 4th we had our JRFH program in PE Class. Students

learned heart healthy facts, jumped rope and worked on doing their personal

best.

2. Students that chose to collect donations- the collection envelopes were due by Tuesday, April 15th.

New this year: Starting March 28, students who brought in a signed piece of paper from their parents stating

that they have raised $5.00 can come to the gym before school or during lunch and receive a quacky duck

and a lanyard.

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