Weekly Eblast -- 11/08/24 | |
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VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11
There is no school on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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SEE YOU SUNDAY AT MAIN EVENT! | |
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Please join us for a fundraiser at Main Event!
MAIN EVENT FUN NIGHT
Sunday, November 10th
5 - 8 PM
8545 South Emerald Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284
20% of all sales will be donated to Horizon Honors! Earn donations on all activities, video games, food, gift cards, & non-alcoholic beverages.
Please be sure to drop all receipts at the end of the night into the receipt drop-off box to ensure your purchase is accounted for.
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RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
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An annual day of dialogue to commemorate Ruby's historic steps.
Students will continue the conversation and take part in their own
forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying.
Next Thursday, November 14th, during PE Specials, our students will have an opportunity to be a part of our first annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. With the help of our amazing PE staff, our High School BSU, and our Elementary Student Council and No Place For Hate Coalition; we will be providing our students with important facts and reminders of how
to prevent racism and bullying from being a part of Horizon Honors and world.
The students will participate in various story walks as they interact with our student leaders and view books and images about Ruby's journey and how they can help to be upstanders and create change. Information will be going out in the eblast, but we would also love your help sending out information in your family newsletters and posting reminders in Google Classroom!
*Kinder we would love for you to join us at 9:25 with our 3-4 friends!
xoxo
PLEASE WEAR PURPLE FOR RUBY!
A LETTER FROM RUBY BRIDGES
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The Staff Appreciation Committee shows Horizon Honors Staff appreciation for all that they do to support our students! Join us for our next planning meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 8:15 am in the Media Center. | |
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REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE DAY NOVEMBER 27
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to remind our families that Wednesday, November 27th is an Early Release Day for all Horizon Honors students.
- Elementary and PreK students are released at 11:30 am.
- Secondary students are released at noon.
- Lunches will NOT be served.
- Please make arrangements now for on-time student pickup. Students will not be permitted to stay on campus unless enrolled in Club Horizon.
- Club Horizon will be open for students in Grades PreK-6 until 6 p.m. and registration is now open.
In addition, the Horizon Honors campus will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.
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NJHS Annual Toy Drive for HopeKids!
We are starting our annual NJHS Holiday Toy Drive!! NJHS is in need of about 200 toys for our Holiday Party. Toys need to be new, and can be for any age!
The Toy Drive and Holiday Party that NJHS hosts is for families with children that have life-threatening illnesses. You can find out more information about the organization here: https://hopekids.org/
We are collecting until December 6th and there are donation boxes in the Elementary Foyer, Media Center, and various classrooms.
Class competition coming soon!
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IT'S SHOWTIME!
"CINDERELLA" NOW PLAYING!
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, Cinderella, begins tonight! This family-friendly show is a fun time for the whole family with big dance numbers and memorable songs. Our Fairy Godmother hopes you'll be there!
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, November 8th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 9th @ 3:45pm & 7:30pm
Friday, November 15th @ 3:45pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16th @ 7pm
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5-6 Winter Sports Tryout Schedule
Co-Ed Soccer:
- November 19th & 21st from 3:45-5pm at Pecos Park
Co-Ed Cross Country:
- November 20th & 22nd from 3:30-4:30pm at Pecos Park
Baseball:
- November 19th & 21st from 6-7:30pm on the Horizon Honors Field
Softball:
- November 21st & 22nd from 3:30-5pm on the Horizon Honors Field
After rosters are announced, the athletic fee will be available on PowerSchool and must be paid by Tuesday, December 3rd. The season's schedule has not been published yet. We will provide this information once we have it. We appreciate your patience.
Please note tryouts are closed to parents as we want the students to give their all. Thank you for your support!
*If there are any changes, delays, or cancellations for any games or practices, we will let you know as soon as we receive the information.
Questions? Call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.
Mark your Calendars!
For those students that make a sports team, there will be Winter Athletic Photos taken by SouthWest Portraits on Friday, November 22 starting at 3pm in the Gym. Timeslots for each time are TBD. Please have students prepared with their uniforms (based on what coaches decide on).
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2025-2026 ENROLLMENT IS LIVE!
TELL A FRIEND!
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- Rated "A" by the AZ Department of Education
- Tuition-free
- Offer continuous learning in Grades K-12
- Individualized, gifted/honors-focused coursework
- Supportive, small-school environment
- Hands-on experiences that engage and inspire
Tell friends and family to join our interest list to get information on completing the Enrollment Application, info sessions, tours & more!
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MORNING MEETING PRESENTATION | |
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Help Your Kids Express Their Emotions
Big Life Journal
By approaching your child's behavior with curiosity rather than frustration, you can uncover the real reasons behind their actions. This not only helps improve their behavior but also strengthens your connection with them, creating a supportive environment where they feel understood and valued.
Help Your Kids Express Their Emotions - Big Life Journal
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Digital media and ongoing tech use continue to be at the center of our kids' lives. From TikTok to Instagram, our kids are distracted by their devices. What risks do these platforms pose for our kids? Join us as we explore trends in digital media and share practical strategies to share with families on how to manage cell phones and social media in today’s digital age.
Key topics we'll cover:
- Managing cell phone use and parental controls
- New research unpacking how social media impacts teens’ mental health
- Setting boundaries around tech use and supporting healthy online habits
Presented by:
Jamie Nuñez, Western Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager, Education and Community Partnerships, Common Sense Media
Addressing Underlying Issues With Social Media
November 13, 2024 01:00 PM
Click Here to Add to Your Calendar!
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NATURAL HIGH 2024 IMPACT REPORT
For many students, Red Ribbon Week (RRW) is the only time they receive any substance abuse prevention education all year. Natural High is the top resource for most educators during RRW, and this year, they crafted an engaging lesson plan that takes students on a meaningful journey. It begins with Jon Sundt's inspiring video, followed by lessons on how their brains work.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Purchase your Poinsettia for only $12 by Wednesday, November 27th and pick up at the Horizon Honors Concerts on:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
BEGINNING BAND & INTERMEDIATE BAND
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
HORIZON HARMONIES
Additional Poinsettias may be available to purchase at the concert for $15.
Proceeds benefit Horizon Honors Band and Choir Programs. Students and families can purchase poinsettias on InTouch through their student’s account.
Everyone else can purchase a poinsettia HERE!
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TREATS FOR GOOD
October 10 - November 10
Bring packaged candy for first responders, troops and foster homes. Bins will be located outside the Elementary Office.
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2024-2025 NO PLACE FOR HATE SHIRTS
ON SALE NOW!
No Place For Hate Flyer
At Horizon Honors We Can Picture A World Without Hate!
TO ORDER:
- https://www.horizonhonors.org/fees
- To find the shirt in PowerSchool: Elementary / Horizon Honors Elementary / Horizon Store
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Click BUY>CHECKOUT>STEP 1: Additional Information (to pick color and size)
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Deadline: November 15th, 2024
*T-shirt material is extra soft!*
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THANK YOU! - Your Horizon Honors Elementary Student Council | |
ELEMENTARY YEARBOOKS
Celebrate your student's school memories by purchasing a yearbook today! Yearbooks are $35, with customization options available for additional purchase. Get your yearbook here!
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HORIZON HONORS LUNCH PROGRAM
Horizon Honors partners with DISHES2U for our optional lunch program! DISHES2U provides a secure, fast, and easy-to-use online ordering platform that allows you to view our menus, order, prepay and manage student orders from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The following food vendors deliver to campus when pre-ordered by 11:00 am the day before. Raising Canes, Zeeks Pizza, Chick-Fil-a, Spinato’s, Venezia’s, Pei Wei, Whataburger, Rubio’s and Someburros. Information on the optional Lunch Program can be found here:
https://www.horizonhonors.org/news/lunch
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