PEM Pa w Pr i n t. Co n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e. Graduates of P-E-M Senior Honor Students

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1 PEM Pa w Pr i n t A Publication of Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School June 2012 Volume Watch for Community Education activities listed throughout this document. Paw Print Paw Print is a publication of the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School. If you have questions or comments, please or call Marcia Schultz at or mschultz@isd2899.k12.mn.us 2012 Senior Honor Students AAKRE, TAYLOR ALGADI, DAVID BARTZ, BAIHLEY BARTZ, LAUREN BETCHER, BLAKE BOOHER, WINTER BRUESKE, MATTHEW BRUSKE, BRIANA CORBIN, ALEXANDREA DREHER, KAITLYN FENSKE, BROOKE FICK, ANDREA FOLKERT, LEVI GERGEN, ASHLEY HUBER, TESS HUGSTAD, LUKE JACOBS, SAMANTHA JACOBSON, STEPHANIE JOHNSON, JOHANNAH KIRKMAN, ASHLEY LANGE, EMELIA LARSON, JALANA LEWIS, SHANTEL MATUSKA, CARLY MCNALLAN, KOURTNEY MICKOW, TANNER NEUMANN, CHAISE PASSE, DYLAN POLSON, RACHEL RABE, TALEN SCANLON, ROBERT SCHAD, CHRISTIAN SCHMIDT, ELIZABETH SCHOUWEILER, ANDREAH SCHUCHARD, TYLER SCHULZ, KASEY SCHURHAMMER, KRISTINA SHEA, ABBY SLATER, JOSEPHINE WEINRICH, ANNE WERNIMONT, KATIE WICK, LOGAN The State-Winning PEM FFA Ag Issues will be presenting their Ag Issues Forum on Silica Mining on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30PM at the Hassler Theater. All are welcome! front row: Caroline Rother, Ashley Klassen, and Becky Duden back row: Blake Betcher, PJ Aarsvold, and Dan Evers Co n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e Graduates of P-E-M 2012 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.

2 Girl s Dance Camp Use your passion for dance to learn new moves & techniques in jazz, high kick, lyrical, and hip hop, and have fun doing it! 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 ** Classes will run from 6:30-7:30pm in the PreK-3 Multi-Purpose Room, Plainview. ** Park in lot on West side of Pk-3 Building and enter through Door D. ** The fee is $7/night walk-in rate...no pre-registration necessary. ** Bring to class: Yoga mat or towel and dry shoes. ** For more information contact PEM Community Education Meet your new instructor, Amos Kroening... Amos is a newly certified Zumba Instructor, receiving his certification in February He has worked with a variety of Instructors in Minnesota and California, and he s ready to bring his high-energy workouts to Plainview! He encourages everyone to come join the fun and to get moving! Let s Play! For students entering Grades K-4 Dates: August 8 TAG, You re it! August 15 Off to the Races! (Be prepared to get wet!) August 22 Oh, a Hunting We Will Go! Time: 1:00 1:45 pm Location: Soccer Field behind the 4/6 Elementary Building in Elgin. Cost: $10.00 Instructor: Michelle Jones Activity #6014H ** Girls in Grades in 1-6 ** July (Monday-Thursday) ** 2:00 4:00pm ** High School Gym, Plainview ** Cost: $35.00 (t-shirt, snacks included) Activity #2065D ** Instructor: PEM Dance Team & Coaches Thursday, July 26 there will be a short program at 4:00pm. Visitors Welcome!! Attire: COMFORTABLE, COOL, FLEXIBLE clothes. Leotards, tank tops, lycra shorts or leggings. NO JEANS. Hair must be pulled back. Preferred footwear: dance slippers (NO ISOTONER type slippers) or low-soled athletic shoes. NO flip-flops, sandals or running shoes. (Running shoes are built up too high and can cause serious ankle injuries). Young Scholars Academy What is it? Young Scholars Academy is an opportunity for students to learn more about a favorite academic subject and have fun. When is it? In the mornings from Monday, July 16-Thursday, July 19, Who is it for? Students entering grades 3-6 in the fall of Where is it? All classes will be held at the P-E-M 9-12 Bldg. Parents should drop off and pick up their students at the high school gym. Why YSA? YSA is a fun way for students to explore advanced academic concepts in a small group setting. Class sizes are limited to 12 so students can interact with their instructors. Our goals are to increase student readiness and interest in academics. Who teaches YSA? Instructors are teachers certified by the state of Minnesota in their subject area or experts from our community with experience and advanced knowledge in their fields. Hiawathaland Transit Hiawathaland Transit operates a multi-county transit system in the counties of Goodhue and Wabasha in the communities of Cannon Falls, Elgin, Lake City, Kellogg, Plainview, Red Wing, Wabasha, and Zumbrota. In Plainview and Elgin, we operate a DIAL-A-Ride or curb to curb public transportation system for everyone. Individuals of all ages can ride the bus for any reason at all whether to go to a doctor s appointment, school, dentist, or shopping. We operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call to schedule your ride! What kinds of classes are offered? YSA Students can choose from advanced work in math, science, foreign language, writing, and art. Complete catalogs are available from your child s classroom teacher or by contacting Tracy Moran. How much does it cost? Programs like this can be expensive, but our goal is to keep the cost as reasonable as possible. Each class will cost $40 and includes all materials needed for the class and a YSA t-shirt. How do I register my student(s)? Complete the registration forms and return it to Katie Pepin in Community Education by June 15, What if I have more questions? What if I want to help? Contact Tracy Moran, Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator, at or tmoran@isd2899.k12.mn.us

3 The Plainview-Elgin Area Food Shelf serves the entire PEM school district. Now through July 31 the Food Shelf will be collecting the following new or gently used items for the school year. These items will be distributed to families in need during the month of August during the regular Wednesday Food Shelf business hours. Any donations can be dropped at the Food Shelf on Wednesdays, or Elgin City Hall during regular business hours. Many local churches will also have drop-off sites. Any family needing help to supply their children for the upcoming school year may register at The Plainview-Elgin Area Food Shelf, 25 East Main St, Elgin, MN. Phone before July 31, If you have questions, calling or visiting the Food Shelf is preferred but questions can be sent to as well. ** The Elementary Office will have a dropoff box for these supplies through June because they will be open for summer school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. P-E-M (Grades PreK-6) Supplies Backpacks that fit into 6 locker Family size box of Kleenex Wide line spiral notebooks #2 pencils 5 x 8 plastic school box Large pencil pouch Box of 24 regular size crayons Block erasers (some teachers prefer Papermate brand or pink) Elmer s Glue Sticks (jumbo or large) Box of Crayola Classic Washable broad line markers Box of fine line washable markers Box of Crayola colored pencils (12 count) Elmer s 4 oz. white glue Folders with bottom pocket (plastic lasts longer) Large bath towel for Kindergarten rest time Fiskar blunt tip scissors Odorless dry erase fine point black markers Odorless dry erase fine point bold colors markers Odorless dry erase wide tip markers Container of Playdoh Highlighter markers (most teachers want YELLOW) Addition and Subtraction flashcards Multiplication and Division flashcards Scotch tape Package wide-line loose leaf paper 3-ring binder (1/2 or 1 ) Package of cap erasers 12 ruler with metric and inches Red correcting pen Package of colored post-it flags Erasable blue or black ink pen Basic calculator (adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides) Box of 100 Baggies The Plainview-Elgin Area Food Shelf is in need of volunteers to work during the business hours on Wednesdays. If you would be able to help out, please call or stop in on Wednesdays to register. questions may be sent to bonitarahman@gmail.com The Plainview-Elgin Area Food Shelf will be taking donations of winter coats, snow pants, gloves and hats during the month of September. Keep this in mind when you are having or attending rummage sales this season. More will be announced as the time nears September. questions may be sent to bonitarahman@gmail.com Prairie Fire Theatre Activity # 2049D Single Activity #2064D Family Prairie Fire Children s Theatre (or PFCT) is a professional touring theatre company based in Barrett, Minnesota and has been bringing a theatrical experience to communities across the upper Midwest since Prairie Fire tours a variety of original musical adaptations of classic tales. Throughout the entire year, Prairie Fire Children s Theatre sends two professional Actors/Directors to a community for a one week residency. Local children fill the roles, and PFCT provides everything needed to do the show. After a week of rehearsing, the cast will perform the play twice on the weekend. This weeklong theater workshop is for children ages 7-18 (no exceptions). This year s production will be an original musical production of Robin Hood. In addition to the cast, help is needed with the lights and sound. This is a great opportunity for PFCT alums to still participate in this really fun week! If interested in volunteering for any of these behind the scenes jobs, please contact Katie at Dates: August 6-11 Times: Vary depending on the part, but most events Monday Thursday usually take place between the hours of 9:00am-1:15pm, Friday 3:30-9pm, and Saturday 12-3:30pm. Location: PEM High School Gym Auditions: Monday, August 6 at 9:00am (most students will finish around 11:00, but some may need to stay until noon depending on the part that they get). Performances: Friday, August 10 at 7pm and Saturday, August 11 at 1:00pm Cost: $50.00 per child or $75.00 per family It s Easy To Register Online: under Community Education/classes and offerings to register and pay online. By Mail: Send your registration and check to: PEM Community Education 500 West Broadway Plainview, MN By Phone: Call Monday-Friday 7:30 AM 3:30 PM Please have your course information available. In Person, visit our office at: 500 West Broadway Plainview, MN We re located in the PEM District Office. Fax: Fax your registration sheet to

4 CENSUS 2012 The Plainview Elgin Millville School District is required to collect census data for children 5 years of age (as of Sept. 1, 2012) and younger. Even if your child will not attend the Plainview Elgin Millville School District, but you live in the Plainview Elgin Millville School District, please complete this form. Please Print. Parents or Guardians: (List only those living in household) Father (first, middle initial, last name) Mailing Address and Phone Number: Mailing address Mother (first, middle initial, last name) City State Zip Guardian (first, middle initial, last name) Phone Number Cell Number Children 0-5 yrs. of age (as of 9/1/12) residing in your home: Names of children list oldest to youngest Circle One Date of Birth M F / / M F / / M F / / Please clip and SEND THIS FORM TO: Plainview Elgin Millville PK-3 Elementary School, 600 West Broadway, Plainview, MN Attn: Virginia Summer Registration Available A School Age Child Care program (SACC) for children Pre-K through 6th grade PEM Kidz Club provides developmentally appropriate programming in a safe, supervised environment which nurtures creativity, supports independent thinking and encourages cooperative behavior. We offer flexible bi-weekly scheduling, and we also provide drop-in care. Go to the Kidz Club website at for more information.

5 PK-3 Elementar y Summer Office Hours Through June 21: 8 AM 3 PM (Monday Thursday) Closed: July 22 Aug 6 As of Aug 7: 8 AM 3 PM (Monday Friday) JAKE DONZE, PRINCIPAL Moving, Change of Address/Phone Number Please let the office know if you are planning on moving or if you change your phone number. Thanks for your cooperation. NEW STUDENTS? Register Early! We encourage parents of students new to the Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District to complete registration and pick up enrollment materials as soon as possible. Our summer office hours are listed above. If you have any questions, please call the PK-3 building at OPEN HOUSE PK-3 Elementary August 29, 5-6:30 PM School Begins September 4 Perfect Attendance First Grade Supplies for Mrs. Clark s and Mrs. Yankosky s Classes Next year we are trying something new. We will be organizing all supplies into a community supply for our two classes in order to ensure all students have adequate supplies and only the supplies they truly need. This year, parents spent $25-$30 on school supplies. We are asking parents to pay $20 at open house, and we will ensure your child has the supply items he/she needs. Students will still need to provide two boxes of tissues for the classroom and art, as well as one of the following items for use in the classroom: container of hand wipes (to clean table tops and hands), Ziploc bags (gal or quart size), or a roll of paper towels. Thanks for your assistance. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Yankosky Plainview-Elgin-Millville K-3 Supplies for School Year ART Gr. 1 1 box Kleenex Gr. 2 5 pencils Gr. 3 Sketchbook or lined notebook P.E. All students will need to have tennis shoes for Phy. Ed. These shoes can be either worn to school every day or stored in their locker. For safety reasons, please be sure they are tie or Velcro (no slip-ons) and have non-marking soles. Kindergarten Please label ALL items with your child s name Backpack to fit into 6 wide locker School box - plastic (5 x8 ) Crayons 2 boxes of 24 regular size 16 Plain Yellow Pencils #2 sharpened Papermate Block eraser 6Jumbo Elmer s glue sticks 1Box of 8 or 10 Crayola Classic Washable large Markers 2 bottles of Elmer s white 4oz. glue Spiral notebook plain cover Wide line Bath towel for rest time Girls 1 box quart Ziploc bags Boys 1 box gallon Ziploc bags Scissors Fiskar blunt tip 2 EXPO Dry-Erase markers ODORLESS (fine point black) 1 container of Play-Doh VELCRO shoes if child cannot tie shoes $5.00 for take home binder, pencil pouch and folders ***We understand that this list is very specific; however, we have found that name brand items tend to last longer.*** First Grade (Except Mrs. Clark s & Mrs. Yankosky s Rm) Please label ALL items with your child s name Backpack to fit into small 6 wide locker Pencils 24 Plain Yellow sharpened #2 Pencil box plastic 5X8 1 Kleenex (family size) Fiskar children s scissors Glue Elmer s white 4oz Crayons 2 boxes of Crayola 24 count Crayola Classic Colored Broad Line Markers (10 count) 1 pack Crayola colored pencils - 12 count 2 Pocket Folders 3 hole punched Eraser block pink Glue sticks 3 LARGE Elmer s sticks Dry Erase Markers 6 ODORLESS (fine point bold colors) Clean white sport sock $7.00 for binder, pencil pouch and folders (to be collected at Open House) Music 1 box of kleenex Second Grade Please label ALL items with your child s name Assignment notebook (purchased at school) Backpack to fit into a small 6 wide locker Kleenex 2 large boxes Pencils 2 boxes plain yellow SHARPENED #2 School box with lid (5X8) 2 Dry Erase markers Spiral notebooks 1 wide lined Folder 1 plastic with bottom pockets Folders 3 paper with bottom pockets Glue - Elmer s white 4 oz bottle Glue stick 2 large Crayola Crayons box of 24 Block eraser Highlighter marker Scissor Washable markers box of 8 Addition & subtraction flash cards (sums to 20) Colored Pencils Music 1 pencil Zipper pouch Clean white sport sock Third Grade Assignment notebook (purchase at school) Pencils 12 sharpened #2 Pencil pouch or school box 1 pkg. fine lined washable markers Crayons box of 24 Highlighter markers 2 yellow Colored Pencils 1 box Expo dry erase white board markers (1 set of 4) 1 large eraser Fiskar scissor Scotch tape 1 roll Glue 4 oz bottle Glue Stick 2 large 1 pkg Notebook paper wide lined 5 wide lined - Spiral notebooks 5 sturdy bottom pocket folder Kleenex 2 box Music 1 dry erase marker (any color) No News is Good News After registering, the only time you will hear from us is: ** By confirmation ** If there s a change in time or day ** If the class is full ** If the class is cancelled If it s time for your class and you haven t heard from us that s good news, it means you re in!

6 Bluegrass Concert on May 17 Thank You Ferman Lanning and SEMBA for organizing this wonderful concert. Safety Town Session I For children ages 4-7 Safety Town is a hands-on learning adventure for children to practice life-saving safety rules. The 8-day curriculum includes a miniature town where children practice supervised, simulated traffic situations. Daily activities include guest speaker presentations, video presentations, singing, crafts, classroom discussions, and their favorite activity of all riding the Big Wheels around the miniature town! Safety Town teaches: Not to talk to strangers, bicycle safety rules, traffic/pedestrian rules, poison prevention, what to do in an emergency, water safety, gun safety, farm safety, animal safety, fire prevention, bus safety, respect for law and order, safety in the home, personal safety, playground safety, and much more! Track and Field held on May 18 Activity # 7047I Dates: June 13, 14, 15 & Time: 9:00 11:30am Location: Cafeteria, Plainview Cost: $45.00 Class limited to 32 children Instructor: Clarisa Ball On the final day of camp, parents are invited to attend a short graduation ceremony from 10:00-10:30. After the ceremony, Safety Town Campers will be dismissed. Safety Town Registration Session I Child s Name Age Male or Female Parent s Names Home Address** City State Zip Home Phone: Address: Who will be picking your child up from Safety Town? Name Phone: Does your child have any food allergies? Please enclose $45.00 registration fee made out to PEM Community Education. **Please include comlpete home address, which will be taught to your child. **Safety Town Volunteers Needed** Students who will be in Grade 7 for the school year and older, are needed to help with Safety Town. This is an 8 day commitment for the dates of June 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 from 8:45 11:45am each day. Please contact Katie in the Community Ed Office if interested in volunteering at th/ 6th Grade Tackle Football Fall 2012 PEM Bulldog Football and PEM Community Education will once again be sponsoring a tackle football program for our fifth and sixth graders. Our league consists of PEM, St. Charles, Kingsland, Chatfield, Dover-Eyota, Wabasha-Kellogg, Fillmore Central, and Pine Island. The season will start in mid-august and run through mid-october. Practices will mostly be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with games on Saturdays. Cost per player is $ All equipment (with the exception of football shoes) will be provided. Registered players will receive a letter the first week of August with more specific details.

7 Girls Volleyball Camps Grades 3-5 Activity #5058G **This camp will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. Skill development will be instructed in the following areas: Serving, passing, setting and hitting. Dates: July (Wednesday & Thursday) Time: 4-6pm Location: PEM High School Gym, Plainview Coach: Vanessa Klavetter, PEM Volleyball Cost: $20.00 Grades 6-8 Activity #5088G **This camp will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. Skill development will be instructed in the following areas: Serving, passing, setting and hitting. Dates: July 9-10 (Monday & Tuesday) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: PEM High School Gym, Plainview Coach: Sara Heim, PEM Volleyball Cost: $20.00 Grades 9-12 Defensive Camp Activity #G5097 **This camp will focus on the defensive aspect of the game. A variety of techniques will be emphasized and will include: balanced base, digging, diving, charging and run through. Team strategies include crossing patterns, read, rotational and perimeter defense. Dates: July 9, 10 (Monday & Tuesday) Time: 4-6:30pm Location: PEM High School Gym, Plainview Coach: Amber Zitzow, RCTC Head Women s Volleyball Coach Cost: $20.00 Grades 9-12 Offensive Camp Activity #G5096 **This camp will focus on the hitting aspect of the game. Athletes will become familiar with hitting mechanics and proper ball control mechanics to help them perform the skill correctly and then reinforce this movement through repetition. Dates: July 18, 19 (Wednesday & Thursday) Time: 4-6pm Location: PEM High School Gym, Plainview Coach: Amber Zitzow, RCTC Head Women s Volleyball Coach Cost: $20.00 Bulldog Wrestling Camp of Champs (4-12) Activity #5048G Online registrations are already being taken at Who: Students entering grades 4*-12 *4th and 5th with experience Where: PEM High School Gym Cost: $30.00 for both camps. (Fee includes T-shirt and refreshments) Two camps in one! No experience is required. Feel free to bring a friend! Camp of Champs Part 1: Father-Son Camp Date: Sunday, June 17 Fathers Day Time: 4th-5th Grades 6:00-7:00 PM and 6th-12th Grades 7:30 to 9:00 PM Information: Great Father s Day activity. Camp will teach fathers and sons how they can work together to improve in the sport of wrestling. Free father/son wrestling picture. Wrestlers can come with a dad, uncle, older brother, grandpa, etc. Camp of Champs Part 2: PEM Technique Camp Dates: June Time: 4th-12th Grades 9:30 AM to Noon Information: Instruction in basic wrestling skills and techniques. The camp will focus on takedowns, escapes, and pinning combinations used in the Bulldog wrestling program. The camp will also have live wrestling and wrestling related games. There will also be instruction in weight training, nutrition, and mental toughness. Please dress for wrestling: clean t-shirts, shorts, and wrestling shoes. Instructors: PEM varsity coaching staff, former PEM High School Wrestling State Champions (Blaine Miller, Jesse Kahn, Ryan Marx ), and College Wrestlers from the local area. Bulldog Youth Wrestling Camp of Champs (K-5) Activity #5049G Online registrations are already being taken at Who: Students entering grades K-5* *4th and 5th without experience Where: PEM High School Gym Cost: $20.00 (Fee includes T-shirt and refreshments) Two camps in one! No experience is required. Feel free to bring a friend! Camp of Champs Part 1: Father-Son Camp Date: Sunday, June 17 Fathers Day Time: K-5th Grades 6:00 to 7:00 PM Information: Great Father s Day activity. Camp will teach fathers and sons how they can work together to improve in the sport of wrestling. Free father/son wrestling picture. Wrestlers can come with a dad, uncle, older brother, grandpa, etc. Camp of Champs Part 2: PEM Technique Camp Date: June Time: 8:00 to 9:15 AM No experience is required. Feel free to bring a friend! Information: Basic skills and techniques from all positions. Games and activities related to wrestling. Please dress for wrestling: clean t-shirts, shorts, and wrestling shoes (if you have them.) Instructors: PEM varsity coaching staff, former PEM High School Wrestling State Champions, and College Wrestlers from the local area. Questions: contact Coach Matiash at mmatiash@isd2899.k12.mn.us or call Katie at

8 ATV Safety Training The Bluff Country ATV Club will be conducting an ATV Safety Training Course on Saturday, October 6 at 9:00am. 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 also view a DNR safety training CD and print out the quizzes before the day of class. Contact the DNR Information Center at to receive a free copy of the CD. On the day of class, wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and a helmet (if you have one). ATV s will be supplied by the Bluff Country ATV Club for the outdoor training course. Instructors: Date/time: Location: Fees: Bluff Country ATV Club Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 from 9am-3pm (ending time may change depending on class size). PEM PK-3 Building Multi Purpose Room, Plainview (Park in West Lot and enter Door D) $10 per student payable to PEM Community Education at time of registration, and $15 to the DNR upon completion of the course. Steps to Complete ATV Safety Training: 1) Pre-register with Community Education, and pay the $10 pre-registration fee (payable to PEM Community Ed). 2) Order the DNR Safety Training CD by calling Students must watch the training CD, take the quizzes, print the results, and bring with them to class on October 6. 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 October 6th class, go online to register the student with the DNR and pay the $15 fee by charge card or debit card. Girls Soccer Camp Grades 7-12 This camp will provide the opportunity for soccer players to learn basic skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, trapping, and control. It will teach them the strategy of the game so they will better understand the positions and formations. There will also be some conditioning to prepare them for what a Varsity player experiences throughout their practice and, most importantly, the game itself. Grades 7-12 When: June Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Soccer Fields behind 4-6 Building, Elgin Cost: $30.00 Instructor: Courtney Walters, former PEM soccer player **Please bring your own soccer ball to use! Girls Soccer Skills Camp Deb Hare, Women s Soccer Coach at RCTC, will be running a four-day soccer camp for all interested PEM girls in grades 6-12 (12/13 school year). This camp will focus on the basic technical skills of the game along with styles of play used in the high school program. Topics for the week will include: ball control/ dribbling (1 v 1 moves); passing/receiving; shooting/crossing; and 1 v 1/team defending. Playing to open space and ball possession skills will be intertwined throughout the week s activities. Dates: July 30 Aug 2 Time: Place: 9:00am - 12:00pm Soccer Practice Fields, 4/6 Building, Elgin Instructor: Deb Hare, RCTC Women s Soccer Coach and Players Fee: $75.00 Activity #5071G PRISM (Formerly Reader s of the Lost Art) HOSTING Elgin Cheese Days Father s Day Weekend June p.m. June p.m. Treat Dad To Bingo, prizes & a little comedy by our talented student M.C. s, while supporting PEM PRISM Bulldog Girls Pre-Season Soccer Camp During the Bulldogs preseason skills camp, we will focus on the technical and tactical part of soccer. Passing, shooting, trapping, heading, and moves will be practiced in detail as well as tactical aspects of defense, midfield, offense and goalkeeping. We will not do any conditioning, but every day, we will have a scrimmage. You will need proper soccer gear (cleats and shin guards). All future Bulldogs soccer players should strongly consider this camp! ** For Girls going into Grades 7-12 ** July & ** 9:00am Noon ** 4/6 Soccer Fields, Elgin ** $45.00 Includes t-shirt and water bottle ** Instructors: PEM Girls Soccer Coaching Staff ** Activity #G5110

9 4-6 Building On May 10, Plainview-Elgin-Millville Elementary School held its annual President s Education Awards Day program and DARE graduation. The President s Education Awards Program is designed to encourage students to achieve their full academic potential. The criteria for an elementary student to receive the award is twofold. First, the student must have attained an A- or 3.5 grade average from fourth grade to the first semester of sixth grade for all academic areas including Math, Reading, Spelling, Language, Social Studies, and Science. Second, the student must have received the highest level on both the Math and Reading MCA Test given in 5th grade. The students who received this award were: Wyatt Evers, Tanner Harcey, Emily Jacob, Jacob Norton, Austin Rother, and Nate Stamschror. We congratulate these students who have shown outstanding achievements during their time here at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Elementary. We hope that as you continue on your educational journey, you will continue to strive for excellence. Students chosen to read their DARE essays - L-R: Salinda Papka, Samantha Hinrichs, Officer Joe, Derrick Cannon, Jacob Norton All 6th grade DARE graduates Are you a UCare or South Country Health Alliance member? UCare and South Country Health Alliance members, except those enrolled in UCare Senior Select, may receive up to $15.00 off the fee for most Community Education classes. If a class is less than $15, it is free of charge. Members must be enrolled at the time of registration and through the duration of the class in order to qualify. Please include your ID number on registration sheet. For more information, call UCare at or South Country Health Alliance at The discount does not apply to the following classes: **Private lessons **Alcohol related activities **High risk activities (sky diving, rock climbing, etc) **Trips **Overnight events Teach for Community Education! Do you have a hobby or skill you would like to share with the community? The Academic winners - L-R: Jacob Norton, Wyatt Evers, Austin Rother, Tanner Harcey, Nate Stamschror - on the ground is Emily Jacob Community Education classes are flexible and designed to meet the needs of our instructors and the community. Come join the fun! For more information call Katie at or kpepin@isd2899.k12.mn.us Community Education would love to hear what you have to offer!

10 5th & 6th Grade Track & Field Christi Anderson, Haley Dessner, Maddy Kiefer, Megan Littlefield Josh Ronning, Nick Miller, Barron Holtz, Chason Cordova, David Penrose, Markus Miller Jaxon Stucky, McCaleb Norton, Tanner Harcey, Austin Rother, Nate Stamschror, Dalton Breza Regina Perez, Amy Evers, Meghan VanHouten, Aubrie Ziebell, Delaney Funke, B. Sneed Gus Ruiz, Alex Villanueva 200 M Dash Daelon Engel, John Becklund, Josh Pecos, Jacob LaBare, Cameron Larson, Gus Ruiz Bryan Marquez-Valles HJ

11 The last week of school PEM students got to take a break from their studies and enjoy the beautiful bike trail behind the school. Grades 5 and 6 went 16 miles to County Road 9 and back and Grade 4-10 miles to Viola and back. The weather was about perfect except for the wind the day the 4th grade went. Emily Alden, Mrs. Breza Sabrina Becker, Mikayla Schalow 4-6 Elementary Calendar Events August 29 Wednesday Elementary Open House 4:30-6:00p.m. September 4 Tuesday 1st Day of School September 10 Monday All forms & $ due at the elementary September 20 Thursday 5th Grade Hearing & Vision September 24 Monday No School/Staff Development September 26 Wednesday Religion Release begins October 1 Monday Picture Day Homecoming Week October 2 Tuesday Mid-quarter October 17 Wednesday Early dismissal-students 12:00pm NO RELEASE/Staff Development October 18 & 19 Thurs/Fri No School MEA Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Olstad First Annual - Fit City Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 30, 2012 Wabasha, MN The First Annual Fit City Kids Triathlon would like to invite all youth ages 4-14 to participate in a Swim, Bike, Run triathlon on Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Wabasha, MN. (This is a fundraiser to benefit St. Felix School.) Race Participants will be divided into the following age categories: 4-6, 7-10, and Distances for each part of the event will be based on age. A maximum of 100 participants per age group will be allowed. Registration will be $25 for the first participant in each family and $20 for each additional participant. Registrations are due by June 8, After this date, registration will be $30 and a t-shirt cannot be guaranteed. The event will start at the Wabasha Community Pool located on Hiawatha Drive East next to Wabasha City Hall and end at the Wabasha Kellogg Public School at 2113 Hiawatha Drive East. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, a light snack, and awards after the race. Lucas Wingert, Ben Burdick, Scott Evers, Josh Ronning Please check out our website: for registration forms and details of the event, and join our Fit City Kids Triathlon Facebook page for up to date information and tips on participating in a triathlon.

12 JrHi Building Current Volunteer Opportunities Available at PEM Schools: Mrs. Voegeli s Astronomy class using spectroscopes to analyze the gas composition and light given off by a spectral tube. Pictures of Polar Explorer, Eric Larsen, speaking to Mrs. Voegeli s 8th grade classes about his polar expeditions. He was the first person to go to the North Pole in the summertime and also was the first person to go to all three poles in one year. (North Pole, South Pole, and Mt. Everest.) * Nurse s Office Seeking Donated Clothing The nurse s office is seeking clothing items for our young students to change into when they ve had and accident at school. Specifically, we could use sweat pants, socks, and underwear that would fit K-3 students. You may drop items off in the K-3 office, the Plainview nurse s office or in the Community Ed office. Call Mrs. Simpson in the nurse s office if you have any questions at * Seeking DNR Certified Volunteer Safety Instructors! Gun, Snowmobile, and ATV Safety Courses are in high demand and certified volunteer instructors are desperately needed! If you would be interested in becoming a certified volunteer instructor for the Minnesota DNR, please visit this website or call Katie for more information at html * Safety Town Volunteers Needed! Session I - Students who will be in Grade 7 for the school year and older, are needed to help with Safety Town. This is a 8 day commitment for the dates of June 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 from 8:45 11:45am each day. Please contact Katie at the Community Ed Office if interested in volunteering Session II - Students who will be in Grade 7 for the school year and older, are needed to help with Safety Town. This is a 8 day commitment for the dates of July 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 8:45 11:45am each day. Please contact Katie at the Community Ed Office if interested in volunteering * Prairie Fire Theater Volunteers Needed! Help is needed with the lights and sound. This is a great opportunity for PFCT alums to still participate in this really fun week! If interested in volunteering for any of these behind the scenes jobs, please contact Katie at This year, we will be doing a production of Robin Hood the week of August * Volunteers needed for Vision and Hearing Clinics Next Fall The clinics are scheduled for September 20 in Elgin and September 25, 26, and 27 in Plainview. The clinics run from 8AM until 2:45PM. If you would be able to help please contact Gayle Simpson at ext: 5005 or me at gsimpson@isd2899.k12. mn.us Thank you!!

13 Bulldog Girls Basketball Camps Grades 6-8 ( school year) Activity # 5037G When: June Times: 1:30-4:00 p.m. Location: PEM 4/6 Gym, Elgin Cost: $50.00 Instructor: PEM Girls Basketball Coaches & Guest Coaches Grades 9-12 ( school year) Activity # 5079G When: June Times: 1:30-4:00 p.m. Location: PEM 7/8 Gym, Elgin Cost: $65.00 Instructor: PEM Girls Basketball Coaches & Guest Coaches ***If you are unable to afford either of these camps, PEM Girls Basketball wants to help. Please contact Coach Trish Shindelar at tshindelar@isd2899.k12.mn.us for more information. P-E-M Girls Basketball Skill Clinic **For Girls going into grades 1-12** June 11 7/8 Gym June 13 7/8 Gym June 18 7/8 Gym June 20 7/8 Gym June 25 7/8 Gym 8:00 8:45 am for Grades :45-10:00 am for Grades :00 11:15 am for Grades :15 12:30 pm for Grades June 27 7/8 Gym July 9 7/8 Gym July 11 7/8 Gym July 16 7/8 Gym July 18 7/8 Gym Cost: 1st and 2nd Grades - $45.00 payable to PEM Community Education 3rd 12th Grades - $75.00 payable to PEM Community Education This clinic will focus on 6 skills: Shooting, Defense, Passing, Dribbling, Scoring, and Rebounding. Instructors: Clay Olstad and / or Cole Olstad will be the clinic directors. Elgin Adult Recreational Kickball League For Ages 14 and up Teams are Co-ed, must have at least 4 guys and 4 girls to play Games will start on Sundays at Noon at 4/6 Softball Fields Season will start Early August and run through end of September Cost: $50 per team Schedule: Regular Season then Playoffs More information and rules to come as season gets closer For more information about any of these activities contact Matt Cada mcada@isd2899.k12.mn.us Phone: Big Dog Lineman Football Camp Activity #5098G When: Bulldog Padded Football Camp Activity #5046G When: July 9-12 Who: Student-athletes entering grades 7-10 Where: July 9: July 10, 11, 12: HS Gym/Classrooms/Locker rooms in Plainview for equipment issue and meeting time. Bulldog Practice Field Herman Track, Plainview for field drills, skills and scrimmage. Time: 8:30 am 11:30 am Fee: $40.00 Includes: July 9-11 (Monday Wednesday) Who: This camp is intended for varsity caliber student athletes entering grades (all offensive and defensive linemen). Where: July 9: HS Classrooms/Locker rooms in Plainview for equipment issue and meeting time. July 10 & 11: Bulldog Practice Field Herman Track, Plainview for field drills, skills and scrimmage. Time: 1:00 pm 2:30 pm (will run offensive plays with backs on July 11) Fee: Emphasis: $15.00 (This fee will be waived for any student athletes who volunteer to help work the 7-10 morning camp). We will emphasize fundamental skills, blocking and tackling skills and drills as well as line calls and team terminology. Bulldog Varsity Perimeter Football Camp Activity #5099G When: July 9-11 (Monday Wednesday) Who: This camp is intended for varsity caliber student athletes entering grades (QB s, WR s, RB s & TE s). Where: July 9: HS Classrooms/Locker rooms in Plainview for equipment issue and meeting time. July 10 & 11: Bulldog Practice Field Herman Track, Plainview for field drills, skills and scrimmage. Time: 2:30 pm 4:00 pm (will run offensive plays with line on July 13) Fee: Emphasis: $15.00 (This fee will be waived for any student athletes who volunteer to help work the 7-10 morning camp). We will emphasize fundamental skills, blocking and tackling skills and drills as well as line calls and team terminology. Instruction*, T-shirt, development of individual and team skills & drills Instructors: Bulldog staff, alumni, high school players and college players Emphasis: We will emphasize fundamental skills, ball skills, blocking, tackling and specialties (Long snapping, punting, kicking, etc.) as well as strength and speed. *Bulldog offensive and defensive schemes will be featured.

14 Student s Name Address Zip Code City Address Grade Age Sex: M / F (circle please) Home Phone Parent/Guardian Name Class Name Start Date Start Time Fee TOTAL = $ Payment Options Check, Number Make check payable to: PEM Community Ed Credit Card Visa, Master Card, American Express Card # Expiration Date / / Signature Card holder s printed name Cash PEM Community Education Registration Form