Weekly Eblast -- 9/1/23

HORIZON HONORS HIGH SCHOOL IS

 "BEST" ONCE AGAIN!

We are proud to announce that once again Horizon Honors High School is a U.S. News "Best High School!"

• #1,120 in National Rankings
• #20 in Arizona High Schools
• #13 in Phoenix, AZ Metro Area High Schools
• #208 in National Charter High Schools

The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.

This year’s rankings showcase the schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes, including achieving high graduation rates, a U.S. News release said. 

Congratulations to the entire Horizon Honors community for this award. All of our staff, students, and families contributed directly to this achievement. The drive of our students, the hard work of our teachers and staff, and the commitment from our families are the reason for this celebration!

Read more at: 

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arizona/districts/horizon-community-learning-center-inc/horizon-honors-secondary-school-754

Congratulations, Eagles! 

#EagleExcellence

Welcome to the Library!

Our Elementary students have all had a chance to visit the Media Center (Library)!

Kindergarten will visit once a week, they can check out 1 book at a time, from the Library. Teachers will send home books (book bag books) for homework as well. In Kindergarten they are learning about responsibility! When they return their book, they will get to choose a new one. Please help to find a SAFE place for library books, at home! Away from pets, babies, food and water!

1-2 students will visit the Library every week. They may check out 2 "Fun" books from the Library at a time. They will also be receiving a Literature (book bag) from their teacher. Please help keep Library books safe, clean and dry! 1-2 students are learning how to use a place saver on the shelves of the Library and placing books spine side out, if we return it to the shelves.

3-4 students will visit the Library every week. They may check out 2 "Fun" books from the Library at a time. They will also be receiving a Literature book from their teacher or from the Library.  We will be focusing on how to look up books on Destiny and find the books on the shelves. You are welcome to visit the Destiny website and see what we have available with your students at home as well.

5-6 students will visit the Library every other Friday. They may check out 2 "Fun" books from the Library at a time. They also may choose a Literature book from the Library. The students have been instructed that they may search Destiny and email the mediacenter@horizonhonors.org to change out books more often.

We have 3 staff members in the Media Center  Mindy Duet, Ruth Hughes and Barb Brady. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

MORNING MEETING PRESENTATION

Art Masterpiece is a national art enrichment program that uses reproductions of fine works of art to promote art literacy in children. Various artists are presented during the year to each classroom followed by a hands-on art project.

The Horizon Honors Elementary Art Masterpiece program is run by volunteers. No art knowledge or experience is needed or required to present or help with the classes. All projects are pre-planned and all art materials are provided. Most of the class time is spent with the children working on their art piece. All help is welcome. No experience necessary!

1. Fill out a Volunteer Application, this must be completed and processed prior to helping on campus. The volunteer application needs to be completed at the beginning of each school year. Please be sure to use your full legal name as it appears on your Arizona drivers license when filling out the application.
2. Sign up using SignUp.com. Just click on your student's classroom to sign up. 5-6 parents and guardians please choose your students project group teacher unless directed otherwise.
3. By signing up it lets us know we can count on you to help.
4. Project information will be emailed to the presenters and helpers so you can be prepared.
5. Please bring your driver's license with you and check in at the Elementary office. When volunteering, small children/siblings are not allowed. If you are helping out in the classroom please read the Classroom Volunteer Guidelines and reach out if you have any questions.

We appreciate you taking the time to volunteer...it makes a

difference!

MOVIE ON THE FIELD RETURNS!

SAVE THE DATE & ORDER YOUR DINNERS!

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

• Log on to your PowerSchool account
• Click on Purchases and Payments on the left side of the screen
• Click on your 3-4 student's name
• Click Items at Student's School
• Click Elementary / Horizon Honors Elementary / Grade 3-4

You will have the option to purchase a recorder with your choice of color, OR you can opt to bring your own from home by filling out the Recorder - Self option.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO

In order to be completely informed please check out the links below or visit our Horizon Honors Elementary School Resource Library.