April 2018Paw PrintA Publication of Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School

Paw Print is a publication of the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School. If you have questions or comments,

please e-mail or call Marcia Schultz at 534-3651 or mschultz@isd2899.k12.mn.us

P-E-M Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex or disability.

PROM - April 28Grandmarch, Prom, Dinner and Dance

at the Old Barns of Glory

Grand March at 5:30pmPost prom at the PEM HS- 12:00-3:00am

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools Thank Bus Drivers

February 28th was Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. To celebrate the contributions that Bluff Country Bus and their drivers make to the students of Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools, P-E-M Schools would like to recognize our drivers for their hard work, dedication, and loyal service to the students, staff and community.

Thank you to Bluff Country Bus and to the following drivers that make a positive impact on our students every day:

Angie Kleiber Blaine Mickow Bruce IhrkeBob Tangen Cara Grisim Christopher McGuireCharles Eversman Dawn Austin Dave DiesslinDave Kruger Dixie Schmidt Doug GrisimEd Steven Flies Ed Larson Eugene WelkePatti Alexander Rhonda Flies Ron KurthRosa Prieto Ryan Marx Robert SloanSirena Speer Sue Ihrke Sue MikesellTroy Wimmer Paul Meyer

P-E-M Schools to Survey Community,Seeking Feedback Regarding Facility Needs

The Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools are in a process of evaluating facility needs for the School District. Within the past year, feedback has been received from staff, students, and administrators. More recently, the School District has established a 42 member Facility Advisory Committee made up of community members, community parents, school students, and school staff. This group of 42 volunteers is tasked with making recommendations about school facilities in terms of Capital Expenditure projects. Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) projects, as well as more long term needs that may eventually be taken to the School Board for consideration of taking recommendations to the taxpayers for a vote to approve.

To help with the process, the School Board has approved the use of a new community survey. The District will be using a firm called “School Perceptions” and will be attempting to get feedback from all residences in the District. The Facility Advisory Committee, school administration, and the School Board will all be involved in developing a survey that will be able to not only inform the public, but also specifically ask residents what they support in regards to our facilities.

The School District did do a random telephone survey in 2016, but that survey did not accomplish what the school hoped for, and the randomness of looking for only a select number of people from various demographics didn’t afford the entire community to provide feedback for the District to make decisions. The School Perceptions survey that we will develop will be an old school mail survey sent to all homes in the district. The residents will have the option of returning the survey by U.S. mail or by doing a response online. Residents will have the option of contacting the school to get a unique ID number for the online response.

It is vital that we prepare a survey that communicates the needs of the District, but also crucial that we make decisions based on the feedback we get on the survey.

As the school Superintendent, I take the responsibility of being a vanguard for our school facilities seriously, and look to put our students and staff in the best learning environment we can. I hope that our school administration and board can articulate our needs and communicate with the community in ways that can reach everyone to gain the understanding needed to make informed decisions for the next couple generations of learners that can experience the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools.

Sincerely,

Bill IhrkeSuperintendentPlainview-Elgin-Millville Schools

A happy group of young artists who attended the School Spirit Pallet Sign Class sponsored by PEM Community Education

K-3 youth wrestling team took 3rd at chatfield youth duals.

Fun times sledding on the hill.

PK-3 Elementary 534-4232Jake Donze, Principal

LOOKING AHEAD April 2 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 12 Extended Day Ends 20 Spring Music Showcase Kindergarten - 1 PM 3rd Grade - 2 PM 24-25 Religious Release Ends

May 4 NO SCHOOL 7-14 Book Fair 11 Grandparents’ Day

17 2nd Grade to Laura Ingalls Park Pepin, WI 25 K-3 FRIDAY FUN DAY 28 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day 31 End of 4th Quarter - Last Day of School

JUNE 1 Graduation Teacher Workday

Lost and FoundNow that winter seems to be behind us, our Lost and Found is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, mittens and hats. Please stop in to see if any of your child’s clothing is there.

Grandparents’ Day Open HouseMay 11th (Friday) from 1-2:30 will be our Grandparents’ Day Open House. We invite Grandparents (or other special friends) to spend time in the PreK-3 elementary visiting their student’s classroom between 1:00 and 2:30pm that afternoon. Parking will be available in front of the school on Broadway and in the lot on the west side of the elementary building. We look forward to seeing you!

On March 9th the current Kindergarten classes welcomed the new incoming kindergarten class, the Class of 2031! The students listened to the story the Rainbow fish about sharing and making new friends. We had a fun time welcoming the new soon-to-be kindergartners and the current kindergartners were fantastic role models!

Kindergarten Leprechaun Traps

Ms. Riedemann’s Class Mrs. Herrmann’s class

Genesis Hass Reading Award 500,00 words. Irelyn Ozment Reading Award 1,000,000 words.

Well Done!

Get Moving With Marcia! -Early Morning Class-

Boot Camp - Circuit/IntervalsGet ready to kick it up a notch with this weight/cardio workout! Marcia’s Boot Camp is designed to burn body fat and break through fitness plateaus, which will increase your overall aerobic capacity. Anyone can participate in this strength training class that adds bouts of cardio throughout the workout to boost fat burning. Come join Marcia as she keeps you focused on the important stuff: burning calories and building muscle.

All classes will be located in the Multi-Purpose Room, PK-3 Bldg, PlainviewApril Session – 5:15-6:00am, Cost $50Dates: Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s & Friday’s in April. (No Class: April 27)Drop-In Rate Option: Drop in for any class and pay a $5 walk-in rate. No pre-registration necessary.For more information, call Marcia at 534-3651, or contact the CE Office at 534-2225

Adult Community Education ClassesContact Information:

PEM Community Education500 West Broadway

Plainview, MN 55964507-534-2225

Make checks payable to: PEM Community Education

Registration Confirmation**To receive confirmation of your class registration via email, remember to include your email address!

OnlineVisit the school website at www.pem.k12.mn.us

From the home page, click on the Community Education tab, then click on Register Oline (found on the left side).

By MailSend your registration sheet and check to:

PEM Community Education500 West Broadway

Plainview, MN 55964

By PhoneCall 534-2225

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

In PersonVisit our office at:

500 West BroadwayPlainview, MN 55964

Located next to the District Office

Check us out online…www.pem.k12.mn.us

Look for the Community Education tab to check out the latest community education offerings.

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.

When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

Please join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm in the PreK-3 Multi-Purpose Room in Plainview.

At the Plainview Site…Park in lot on West side of Pk-3 Building and enter through Door D.

The fee is $7/night walk-in rate, or you can buy a package of 4 classes for $20 from Amos at class! No pre-registration necessary.

Bring to class: Yoga mat or towel and dry shoes.

Instructor, Amos Kroening

For more information contact PEM Community Education 534-2225.

Fall Classes Start on September 19th

NO CLASS: Oct 31, Nov 7, Dec 26 or Feb 6

Bluff Country Bus - HiringBluff Country School Bus is actively looking to hire AM and PM Route Drivers for Lake City and Plainview-Elgin-Millville school districts. Competitive pay, sign-on bonus and top notch training. Class B CDL Holder with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements are encouraged but we will train our applicants. Make the difference in the life of a child and come work for our team today! Contact Emmee at bluffcountryemmeeg@gmail.com or 651-345-4112 for more information!

Seeking Teacher Qualified (in daycare setting) School Age Child Care Worker

Hours and shifts will vary week to week, any person applying will need to be available for late start, early release, and non-school days (planned or unplanned), 10-20 hours a week. Summer hours will vary Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, 15-30 hours a week. Any person applying should enjoy working with children, be able to provide classroom management, tend to children’s individual needs, maintain a clean room, follow health and safety procedures, follow directions, and communicate with staff and parents. Anyone applying should be teacher qualified to work in childcare center.

For more information, please contact Clarisa Murphy (cmurphy@isd2899.k12.mn.us) or Nicole Schneider (nschneider@isd2899.k12.mn.us), at or call 507-534-1873.

Send Resume/Applications to:

Clarisa Murphy or Nicole SchneiderPEM SACC500 West BroadwayPlainview, MN 5596

-Driver Improvement-Recertification

Sponsored by PEM Community Education

Drivers 58+ – 4 Hour RefresherRenew the certificate for your insurance discount (every 3 years) with this 4-hour refresher. This class is for drivers age 58+, and who have previously completed a state certified eight hour class and have been eligible for the 10% insurance reduction. Topics include up-to-date safe driving recommendations, with emphasis on the aging factors that typically affect older drivers (reduced vision, slower response times, etc.) Participation in this class will extend the insurance reduction for three more years.

Wednesday, May 9 9:00 – 1:00pmPEM School Board Room, Plainview (Park in front of the school and enter at Door A)Instructor: Driver Improvement Associates – Bruce Odenbach/Dave VonCost: $20 – payable to PEM Community Ed, 500 West Broadway, PlainviewRegister online or call Katie at 534-2225 to register!

Monday Morning Meeting

4-6 Elementary Calendar of EventsApril 2 No School Spring Break/Possible Snow Make Up Day 16–20 4th, 5th & 6th gr MCA Reading Test 23–27 4th & 5th gr MCA Math Test 25 Last day of Religious Release 30–May 1 5th gr MCA Science Test 30–May 3 6th gr MCA Math Test

May 4 No School/Possible Snow Make Up Day 7-11 Book Fair 9 Early Dismissal – Students dismissed at 1:50pm 10 6th gr Spring Concert/DARE Graduation @ 8:45am-11:00am 6th gr DARE dance 12:30pm-2:30pm 10 4th & 5th gr Spring Concert @ 1:00pm-2:00pm 11 6th gr Ordway/State Capitol Trip 16 Blue Grass Concert 8:05am – 8:55am 16-18 5th gr Eagle Bluff Trip 17 4th gr Oregon Trail 18 4th gr Oregon Trail Rain Day 24 Track & Field 4th gr: 8:30am-11:00am 5th & 6th gr: 11:45-2:30pm 25 Track & Field rain day Bike Trail – 5th gr 28 No School/Memorial Day 29 Bike Trail – 6th gr 30 Bike Trail – 4th gr 31 Last Day of School Chesterwoods

June 1 Teacher Workshop Day

5th Grade Choir Performs for St. Mary’s Hospital, Children’s Unit.

Kindness Matters“Kindness Matters” was the theme promoted throughout the PEM 4-8 buildings for the month of February. February is Kindness month each year and February 11-17 was Random Acts of Kindness Week. The following activities was a part of this important event:

* Classroom lessons on Kindness* Students watched a video on Kindness* JrHi Advisory Lesson on Kindness was presented by the jrhi advisors* Kindness Matters banners were hung in both the 4-6 and the JrHi buildings* Kindness pledge sheets were completed by all students in the 4-6 building* Kindness Matters bracelets and pencils were handed out to all students and staff* “Thanks for Being a Friend” certificates were filled out and delivered* “Tag! You’re It! Pay it Forward cards were handed out to challenge others to Pay it Forward* Kindness coins were given to staff to hand out when they witnessed others doing a kind act * Kindness Buckets were placed in the classrooms and Teachers’ Lounges to put random kind acts into that were witnessed by others

Some positive observation of kindness was written by students in the 4-6 building:

4 - Hurley:“ Landon picked stuff up off the floor” A.C.“ A classmate let a lot of us use her pencil sharpener”“ Gavin gave people snacks”“ Aubry helped someone tie their shoes” 5- Kinsley:“ Grace, Alex and Claire helped Dylan, our new classmate”“ I sat with someone on the bus who didn’t have someone to sit with”“ One of the HS wrestlers was my partner when I didn’t have one”“ The lunch lady let me get a cookie and bring my money the next day”“ Mrs. Breza always opens the door for me and other kids in the morning”“ I saw a lot of people opening doors and letting others go before they do” 5 - Lund:“ My family paid for an elderly couple’s meal in the drive-thru”“ Got my brother’s toothbrush ready for him”“ I dropped my books and someone picked them up”“ Someone simply smiled at me :) ““ I helped my dad clean”“ A student picked up several Art binders by the gym and returned them”“ I said Thank-You to the bus driver and I’m saying hello to someone I usually don’t talk to” 6 - Irons:“ Someone called me ‘Cool’ for the first time!”“ Someone helped me pick up my stuff”“ Devin gave Kit Kats to the lunch staff”“ Someone let me go ahead of them in line”“ Andrew wrote positive notes for his classmates and hung them up in the hallway” 6 Strong:“ Another student in my class said I was smart!”“ A classmate held my desk open for me”“ Mr. Strong is always helpful to me when I have trouble with Math”

March Students of the Month

Spring Concerts:Thursday, May 10 – 4th&5th concert – 1:00-2:00 – (no evening concert) 6th concert, DARE, Academic Awards 8:45-11:00 – (no evening concert)

Tuesday, May 15 – 7-8 choir and band concert – 7:00(Afternoon 1:15-2:15) ((1 hour at the most)) – 4-6 students attend the concert

Last Night of Cooking Club

Connor McGuire is this month’s selection for student of the month for 8th grade. Connor’s work ethic is one that sets him apart from others. He is polite, respectful and leads in a quiet manner. Connor makes everyone in his class feel like they can fit in and succeed in phy ed. Conner is also very athletic and has placed in the top of the class in many units. He brings out the best in everyone as he expects the best from himself. Because of these attributes Connor McGuire is this month’s student of the month in physical education.

Connor McGuire8th Grade

Jonathan Tienter8th Grade

Jonathan Tienter has been selected as student of the month for his excellent leadership in physical education. Jonathan is a leader in his grade. He leads in a quiet manner and is always respectful to his classmates and staff. Jonathan makes the class environment fun for everyone. He is very athletic quickly understands the concept of all physical education games and units. Jonathan is a pleasure to have in class. Congratulations Jonathan on being student of the month in physical education.

Ashlyn Schumacher7th Grade

Ashlyn Schumacher has been selected as the 7th grade student of the month for her excellence in Physical education. Ashlyn has excellent participation, and leadership in phy ed. Ashlyn works extremely hard and never seems to run out of energy. She also shows excellent leadership skills by making everyone feel important and shows respect for classmates and faculty. Ashlyn sets the bar high for others to follow. It is with great pleasure to announce that Ashlyn Schumacher has been selected for student of the month in Physical Education.

In February PEM parent Anna Marie Spartz and one of her students visited the 7th grade science classroom to teach them about respiratory therapy and help them better understand their respiratory system. Anna Marie is a respiratory therapist who teaches through the Mayo clinic. The students enjoyed measuring their lung volume, learning how to intubate a patient, seeing a pig lung, and experiencing different respiratory therapies.

JrHi Happenings

Spanish Class at the MN ZooSpanish 3 and College Spanish students presented at the Spanish day at the Minnesota zoo on February 13th. The students needed to do a 3 minute presentation on an animal assigned to them by the zoo completely in Spanish.

Nutrition EducationTami Folkert did nutrition education with first grade. They talked about sugar and did some sugar stacks for snack items to show visually how much added sugar can be in popular snacks.

1st Grade - Owl Pellet Disection

You would not, could not miss a celebration like this! The Kindergarten classes celebrated Dr. Seuss with PJs, books and more! Dr Seuss Dress Up days: Monday-Cat in the Hat-(students wore hats)Tuesday-Fox in Socks Day-(students wore crazy socks)Wednesday-Wacky Wednesday-(students wore mismatch, inside out, and crazy clothes)Thursday-Thing Thursday-(students wore red)Friday-Snuggle up with a good book-(students wore their pajamas)

A “Seuss-ational Celebration!

Mrs. Peter’s Class Miss Riedemann’s Class

Mrs. Herrmann’s Class Mrs. Montgomery’s Class

Mrs. Klavetter’s Class Mrs. Miller’s Class

Food Service Director Tami Folkert and the lunch staff in Plainview read Dr. Suess books to any elementary class that wanted a food service staff member to come in and read. About 16 classrooms were read to on Friday.

Youth Community Education Classes

Girls Softball Clinic Saturday, April 14th – PEM 7/8 Gym

K – 2nd Grade Clinic 8:00-11:00 am3rd – 6th Grade Clinic 12:00-3:00 pm

$25.00/student – payable to PEM Community EdFee includes T-shirt (Register by March 23 to guarantee a t-shirt)

Instructor: PEM Coaching Staff and players

Fundamentals taught at this clinic will include: hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching and base running

Participants need to bring a glove and wear phy ed type clothing

**Please include check made out to PEM Community Ed for $25/student** 500 West Broadway, Plainview, MN 55964

Adult Basic Education ClassesAll Adult Basic Education classes are taught at the Hawthorne Education Center in Rochester, MN.

The Hawthorne Center provides the following services:Adult Diploma Program, Adult Literacy, Citizenship, Computer LiteracyESL (English as a Second Language), GED (General Education Diploma)

To find out more information on any of these programs, please visit http://www.rochesterce.org/hawthorne

If you have any questions feel free to call Katie in the PEM Community Education Office at 534-2225 or call the Hawthorne Center at 328-4440.

ATV Safety TrainingThe Bluff Country ATV Club will be conducting an ATV Safety Training Course on Saturday, April 21st at 9:00am, Peace United Methodist Church, Elgin. Effective January 1, 2006, anyone who operates an ATV and is born after July 1, 1987 must complete the ATV Safety Training Course before operating an ATV. This is a required course for youth to ride on state lands and trails. The class is for ATV riders ages 12 and up. 11 year olds may also attend class, but their certificate is not valid until their 12th birthday. Adults who are interested in learning the valuable safety skills are also welcome to sign-up for the class. Students must pre-register with Community Education. Students must complete the MN ATV Rider’s Safety Class online prior to coming to class! Please go to this website to take the online course ATVcourse.com. Make sure to print out the proof of completion voucher and bring it with you to class! On the day of class, wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and a DOT helmet (if you have one). ATV’s will be supplied by the Bluff Country ATV Club for the outdoor training course.

Instructors: Bluff Country ATV Club

Date/time: Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 9am-3pm (ending time may change depending on class size).

Location: Peace United Methodist Church, 52497 275th Ave, Elgin – Lunch is provided

Fees: $10 per student payable to PEM Community Education at time of registration, $29.95 online course fee and $10 to the DNR upon completion of the course to get the actual ATV Safety Certificate.

Steps to Complete ATV Safety Training:1) Pre-register with Community Education, and pay the $10 fee (payable to PEM Community Ed). 2) Go to atvcourse.com to take the online part of the class ($29.95 fee), print the voucher of completion, and bring it with you to class.3) On the day of class, students need to wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy shoes, long pants, and a helmet (if you have one).4) Upon completion of the class, go online to register the student with the DNR and pay the $10 fee by charge card or debit card.

Let’s Play Ball2018 Bulldog Youth

Baseball Spring TrainingDate: Sunday, April 15Location: P-E-M High School GymTime: 12:00 – 2:15 PM Grades K-1 Boys and girls 2:30 – 5:00 PM Grades 2-3 Boys and girlsCost: $25/Child (includes camp souvenir)

Description: Learn some basics, improve your skill-set, have fun, and get ready for the season. Training will involve throwing, pitching, catching, hitting, and fielding stations in the gyms. Instruction will be given by individuals of the PEM baseball staff, summer league coaches, and volunteers. Register online through Community Education at www.pem.k12.mn.us

Renee Reinardy ClassesPersonalized Room Door Sign (Grades 1 and up)

Decorate your room door with a personalized door sign! Several colors of paint will be available for you to customize your sign with. You will also choose your own ribbon hander from an assortment of colors. Signs will be completed at class and be ready for hanging! Be sure to mentions what name you want on your sign when you register. Deadline to register is 1 week prior to class.

Deadline to register is 1 week prior to class. Join instructor Renee Reinardy on Monday, April 23 from 3:15-4:45pm in the PK-3 Art Room, Plainview (pick up your kids at Door A). Cost per student is $27.00. We will limit this class to the first 20 paid registrations.

Terrarium Building (Grades 1 and up)

Terrariums are fun to make and easy to take care of! During this planting class, you will fill a 7” plastic lily bowl with colorful sand, rich soil, succulent plants, pebbles and glass rocks. You will also receive instructions on how to care for your new terrarium. All supplies are included! Dress for mess and prepare to have fun!

Deadline to register is 1 week prior to class. Join instructor Renee Reinardy on Monday, May 21 from 3:15-4:15pm in the PK-3 Art Room, Plainview (pick up your kids at Door A). Cost per student is $26.00. We will limit this class to the first 15 paid registrations.

Spring PEM Track & Field Camp Time: 5:45pm – 7:15pm

Camp Dates: May 14 & 21, June 4, 6, 11, and 13

Fee: $35 or $50 w/ registration of meet

Meet Date: Saturday, June 16 Registration: 8:00-9:00 Field Event: 9:30 Running Events: 10:30 Where: Elgin Track (at 4/6 building)

Grades: Grades 1-8

Instructors: PEM T&F Staff/Athletes

Areas of instruction may include:

Video Taping and AnalysisDistance Running Sprinting Hurdles Relays Starting Blocks Pole Vault High Jump Triple JumpLong Jump DiscusShot Put

Please contact Michael Andring (507) 951-1460 or Nate Pfeilsticker (507) 421-7308 if you have any questions.