Weekly Eblast -- 10/16/2026 | | CHIPOTLE NIGHT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21! | | |
Take a night off from cooking and support Horizon Honors at the same time!
Wednesday, October 21
4-8 PM
4111 East Chandler Blvd in Ahwatukee
Chipotle will donate 25% of event sales back to Horizon Honors. Order in Person and show the Fundraiser Flyer, or Order Online for PICKUP using code 2CR8HV3
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There are so many reasons for kids to go to school beyond the education, like making friends and feeling safe. Making our student's aware that those friendships and feelings are a priority to you is the first step in making attendance a priority to them! But, how do you do that? Build your DREAM TEAM by finding trusted helpers at home and within the community. Once you've established who can help, share that information with your student so that they always know who's on their team.
- Your HOME TEAM includes helpers that live at your house
- The EVERYDAY TEAM includes helpers that you are most likely to drop off or pick up your students when you can't, like family, close friends or neighbors
- A SOMETIMES TEAM includes helpers who can't help everyday but may be able to help in a pinch
- The POTENTIAL TEAM includes helpers who are part of your wider community like other Horizon parents and members of organizations you belong to
Please remember that any member of the team should be included on your student's contact form and designated with your permission to pickup. Planning ahead minimizes the stress on you and your student. Contact the Elementary Office to update your student's contact form.
| RED RIBBON WEEK BEGINS OCTOBER 26 | |
Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and Stay Drug Free with Red Ribbon Spirit Week!
Monday, October 26th: "Life is a Game—Make Smart Moves!" Playing board games requires strategy, careful choices, and thinking ahead. Choosing a healthy, drug-free life is the smartest move you can make for your future! Board Game Day - Wear board-game-inspired gear, bright colors, or dress like your favorite game piece!
Tuesday, October 27th: "Follow Your Dreams—Stay Drug-Free!" Getting plenty of rest keeps your mind and body strong. When you take care of your health, you have the energy to chase and reach all of your big dreams. Pajama Day: Wear your favorite cozy pajamas (no slippers or blankets and pillows please)!
Wednesday, October 28th: Crazy Socks "Sock It to Bad Choices!" Being healthy means being proud of who you are! Rocking silly socks or crazy hair celebrates your unique personality and reminds us to step away from unsafe choices.
Thursday, October 29th: "Paws-itively Drug-Free in the Jungle!" The jungle is full of adventure, but navigating it safely requires awareness. Making healthy choices helps us stay strong, focused, and ready to explore life safely. Jungle Theme: Wear animal prints, camo, or jungle/safari gear!
Friday, October 30th: "Be the Hero of Your Own Story!" Great characters are brave, strong, and stand up for what is right. By saying no to drugs and choosing health, you become the hero of your own life story! Favorite Character Day: Dress as your favorite book, movie, or video game hero!
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Author Amy Fellner Dominy will be joining the Grades 3-4 classes to share her newly released book, Monster Down Deep. There will be two interactive sessions on Tuesday, November 10th in the Media Center.
Session 1: 1 - 1:45 PM
Session 2: 1:55 - 2:40 PM
We will be pre-selling personalized, signed copies of her book starting October 14th thru October 27th at midnight on PowerSchool for $13.
Steps to pay:
- In PowerSchool, click Purchases and Payments on the left (works best from a desktop or laptop, but can work on your phone if using a browser)
- Click your student’s name
- Click Items at Student’s School
- Click Grades 3-4
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Click the Monster Down Deep book and add it to your cart.
Please email Mindy.Duet@HorizonHonors.org with questions.
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GRADE 5-6 WINTER SPORTS
To begin the Athletics registration process and review requirements, students must register with Aktivate at aktivate.com. If you have already registered for a Fall sport, you will need to log back into Aktivate and select the Winter Sport you would like to participate in. Forms due November 4th, Tryouts begin November 9th.
Winter Sports:
- Girls Softball
- Boys Baseball
- Co-ed Soccer
- Co-ed Cross Country
Please note that a sports physical is required BEFORE tryouts along with all the required sports paperwork.*
If you need assistance, please call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.
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GRADES PREK-11 LAST CHANCE SCHOOL PHOTOS
School Pics will host a special picture day at their Ahwatukee studio on Saturday, November 7th from 8 AM to Noon to accommodate staff or students that were newly enrolled since we took pictures or were not able to take a school portrait on those days. Their address is 9830 S. 51st Street, Suite A-130 in Phoenix. Please register and book your appointment using the “Schedule Appointment” link on their website. If you have any questions, please email tara@schoolpicsaz.com. Note: these photos will NOT be included in the Yearbook.
| THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT FALL INTO FUN! | |
Horizon Honors Community Building Council (CBC) would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year's event such a success! From our incredible sponsors and vendors to our amazing volunteers, Horizon clubs and teams, staff, and the families who came out to enjoy the evening — Fall Into Fun would not have been possible without all of you!
We are incredibly grateful to the businesses and community partners who supported our event. Your generosity, time, and willingness to be part of our Horizon Honors community helped make the evening special for our families.
A very special thank you to:
- Arizona Financial Credit Union
- Chica Hot Sauce
- AZ Inflatable Events
- Sweet Magnolias
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Ed & Kids Photo Booth
Thank you to all of the clubs and teams who brought activities, games, and energy to the field. Your participation helps make our event unique. To every parent, staff member, and community member who volunteered their time — we couldn't have done it without you! Whether you helped set up, worked an attraction, sold tickets, ran a booth, or stayed late to clean up, your contribution mattered.
Finally, thank you to our families! Thank you for coming out, supporting CBC, buying tickets, participating in the activities, enjoying the food, cheering each other one, and making Fall Into Fun such a fun night for everyone.
The funds raised through CBC events, like Fall Into Fun, allow us to continue putting money directly back into our schools and create opportunities and experiences for our students.
We are so grateful for the incredible community we have at Horizon Honors and are excited to start planning for next year's event.
If you'd like to join the planning committee for next year's event or to join the CBC, please email horizoncbc@gmail.com.
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What's the Vendor Delivery Schedule for Elementary?
Monday: Raising Canes, Wow Wow Lemonade, & Zzeeks Pizza
Tuesday: Chick-fil-A & Mr Pickle's
Wednesday: Spinato's & Venezia's
Thursday: Honey Baked Ham, Green Chile Love, Panera & Wow Wow Lemonade
Friday: Rubio's & Red Robin
Vendors rotate and deliver every other week to the Elementary School.
All orders, changes, and cancellations must be made 2 days in advance by 11 AM.
Orders for Monday, October 19 must be placed by 11 AM on Saturday, October 17th.
Questions? Email lunches@horizonhonors.org.
| | Notice the strength you already have by identifying your inner gems! Strengths are good qualities and skills you use in different situations. | | |
Which strengths sound like you?
Courage, Kindness, Curiosuty, Creativity, Humor, Patience
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Draw or write about a time you used one of your gems.
| | What is a strength you have that you sometimes forget about? | | |
This is tricky for me but I know just the gem to use!
| | Color a gem for a strength you want to use more, or add your own. | | |
AI-powered game characters that kids can actually talk with are starting to appear. It's an emerging trend with real concerns, from privacy to kids turning to AI for support. I share where it's showing up and three questions to ask kids who game.
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