Weekly Eblast -- 1/12/24

If you have not already done so, please take this survey for each student currently enrolled in the school.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SATISFACTION SURVEY

NEW! All parents/guardians who complete the survey by Friday, January 12 will be entered into a raffle for prizes including a designated parking spot, Horizon Honors swag, Dishes2U credit, Book Fair gift certificates, and more!



The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete. All surveys must be completed by January 20.

3RD QUARTER ILP / EARLY RELEASE DAYS:



Friday, January 12 -

1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please sign up for one teacher per time slot. You will be able to meet your students' teachers individually. 

• Kindergarten signups are listed by classroom.
• 1-2 signup for Reading and Math teacher. 
• 3-4 signup for Language and Math teacher. 
• 5-6 signup for Humanities, Math & Science teachers.
• Specials and Student Support teachers are available as well.

Please be prompt for your scheduled appointment. Please bring your drivers license and sign in for your appointment with the elementary office to obtain a visitor’s badge.

• Elementary students (Grades K-6) will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
• Secondary students (Grades 7-12) will dismiss at 12 p.m.
• Club Horizon will be open at 11:30 a.m. on all ILP days for students' in Grades K-6 (registration required.)
• Lunch will not be served on ILP days.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Elementary Office 480-659-3100. We look forward to seeing you and your child at your ILP conference.

The "Best of Ahwatukee" is happening now and Horizon Honors is listed in several categories, including:

54. Best Place to Work

83. Best Preschool

84. Best High School Teacher

85. Best Elementary/Middle School Teacher

86. Best Charter School

Vote daily for your HH favorites through February 1!

REMINDER: You do NOT have to vote in every category.

Thank you for your interest in our Elementary Clubs. A lottery will be completed and club sponsors will send out emails on Tuesday, January 16th. Once you have received an acceptance letter the club fee will be made available in your students PowerSchool account. The deadline to pay is Monday, January 22 at 8:30am. Information on how to pay will be included in the club sponsors email. Clubs will begin starting the week of January 22.

MORNING MEETING PRESENTATION

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REPEATED INFORMATION

REMINDER: INTENT TO ENROLL FORMS DUE JANUARY 15!

As we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, it is essential that we know which students will be returning to Horizon Honors. The Returning Student Enrollment Intent Form was sent via email on Thursday, January 4 and must be completed online no later than Monday, January 15, 2024.

If you did not receive the form, please send an email to registrar@horizonhonors.org.

• This form asks parents to indicate if their child WILL or WILL NOT be returning to Horizon Honors Schools next year.
• We need the completed form even if you are NOT returning to Horizon Honors.
• You must complete a separate online form for each student currently enrolled at Horizon Honors (check your email inbox for an email for each student.)
• Have a new sibling to enroll at Horizon Honors? See the form for details.
• No paper forms are available. This process must be completed online.

If you do not complete this form for each student in your family by January 15, 2024, we will not hold your enrollment spot for the 2024-2025 school year.

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2024-2025 ENROLLMENT FORMS

DUE JANUARY 21!

The Horizon Honors Athletics Hall of Fame is a celebration of our athletic history, honoring the indomitable spirit, exceptional achievements, and unwavering dedication of outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors.

The Hall showcases the integral connection between sportsmanship, leadership, and character development and fosters a culture that values both individual excellence and collective success, creating a legacy that resonates within our community for years to come.

This inaugural event will be held on Saturday, May 11.

All nominations must be completed by January 26.

5-6 CAMP CONUNDRUM

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Student Cost: $ 150.00 - Payment Due Friday, February 2 @ 12:00 am

Login to your PowerSchool account

Select Purchase & Payments 

Select Student you are shopping for

Select Items at Students School

Select Grades 5-6

CHAPERONE INFORMATION:

Parents/guardians who are interested in being a chaperone please read through all the Volunteer Responsibilities below and find your students' Camp Session on SignUp.com.

5-6 will be having an unlimited number of chaperones; however you need to sign up and pay before the deadline of Friday, February 2 @ 12:00am. Please read through all the Volunteer Responsibilities and know additional paperwork will be distributed during 3rd Quarter ILPs.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fill out a Volunteer Application. Please use your full legal name as it appears on your Arizona drivers license when filling out the application.

• Attend the Camp Conundrum Chaperone Meeting held on Thursday, February 15 at 6:00pm in the MPR.

• Read through the Elementary Chaperone Expectations and Guidelines.

• Pay the chaperone fee of $130.00 on PowerSchool. Chaperone fee covers lodging, food, transportation, background check and camp t-shirt.

• Volunteers check in and meet in the 5-6 Classrooms at 6:15 am on the first day of camp.

• Provide your own transportation to and from Pine Summit or you may ride the bus with the students.

• Volunteers will help supervise small groups overnight, during meals and rotations.

Contact Suzie.Davis@horizonhonors.org with questions.

5-6 SPRING ATHLETICS

Wednesday, February 7:

All registration paperwork is due. Clearance to participate in try-outs for athletics at Horizon Honors involves a number of steps including obtaining a physical, completing the required documents, and ensuring academic eligibility.  All documents are to be submitted to Horizon Honors Athletic Department via RegisterMyAthlete.com. Do not submit forms or fees to coaches or the Elementary Office. Only the Athletic Department may clear a student to participate in try-outs. If you have questions regarding the forms please read the Grades 5-6 Athletic Handbook before calling the school. No new registrations will be accepted after February 7.

Monday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 14:

Girls Tryouts will be held in the middle school courtyard from 3:45pm to 5:00pm.

Tuesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 15:

Boys Tryouts will be held in the middle school courtyard from 3:45pm to 5:00pm.

*Tryouts are closed to the public, parents may not attend. Also, please know in order to make the roster, students must be present at both tryouts. If there is an issue, please email Nate Agostini, our Athletic Director in advance. nate.agostini@horizonhonors.org. 

Friday, February 16:

Team rosters are finalized, coaches will send out communication. Due to the popularity of the program, we anticipate cuts will be made. The athletic fee of $125.00 will be available to pay on PowerSchool. The payment deadline is Friday, February 23.

Tuesday, February 20:

Team photos will be taken in the gym. Boys pictures will be at 3:20pm and the girls will be at 3:30pm. Please plan on picking them up at the flagpole 15 minutes after their scheduled time.

Practice:

The girls team will practice Monday and Wednesdays in the middle school courtyard from 3:45pm to 5:00pm. The boys team will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm to 5:00pm.

Looking forward to a great season! Go, Eagles!

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO

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