Weekly Eblast -- 11/6/2026

No School on Wednesday, November 11th in celebration of Veterans Day.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, November 18: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Tuesday, November 24: Elementary Turkey Trot

Wednesday, November 25: Early Release Day

November 26-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

HOLIDAY FILL-A-BAG FOOD DRIVE

Student Council is hosting a holiday food drive to create a "Fill-A-Bag".  Please help us to collect non-perishable items so that we can begin filling bags today and sending them off to families in need. We will be collecting now through December 11th. We are encouraging families to use this as an opportunity to help your child understand the importance of service and gratitude. Encourage your child to gather their spare change or money earned and go shopping together. Work with your child to find the best deals and think about how to provide healthy choices on a budget. Before donating your items, ask your child to write a special message on the item or affix a note of holiday wishes. We are also collecting holiday cards or words of encouragement that you can create as a family. 

The items we are collecting for each bag/box are:

• 1 box of cereal
• 2 cans of hearty soup
• 1 box of rice/pasta
• 2 cans of beans
• peanut butter
• 2 cans of tuna
• 2 cans of vegetables
• 2 cans of canned meat
• 4 packages of Ramen noodles
• 1 box of Saltine Crackers
• 3 rolls of toilet paper
• 1 bar of soap
• 1 tube of toothpaste. 

Please feel free to bring in individual items OR any paper/cloth bag with the listed items. 

GRADES 5-6 SOCCER COACHES NEEDED

We are currently looking for a Grades 5-6 Soccer Head Coach and Assistant Coach to coach our team this winter. If you are interested, or know of anyone who may be interested, please have them email nate.agostini@horizonhonors.org

There are so many facts about school attendance that it's hard to know which ones are the most important. Here are our top 5 facts about attendance:

1. An estimated 5 to 7.5 million US students miss nearly a month of school each year
2. Excused and unexcused absences have the same negative effect on academic performance
3. Attendance improves with parent participation and mentor support for chronically absent students
4. Poor attendance can influence whether kids read proficiently by 3rd grade.
5. By 6th grade, chronic absences become a leading indicator as to whether a student will drop out of high school.

THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS 
CLASSIC MURDER MYSTERY, "CLUE"

Clue is a fast-paced, 90-minute comedic farce and murder mystery adapted by Sandy Rustin from the 1985 cult classic film and the classic Hasbro Board Game. On a dark and stormy night in 1954 at Boddy Manor near Washington, D.C., six mysterious guests arrive for an unusual dinner party…

Please Note: While "Clue" is a comedy, the production includes themes of murder and may not be suitable for young children.

"Clue" Performances:

• Friday, November 13th @ 7 PM
• Saturday, November 14th @ 5 PM
• Friday, Nov. 20th @ 3:45 & 7:30 PM
• Saturday, November 21st @ 7 PM

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NJHS ANNUAL TOY DRIVE!

NJHS is hosting our annual Toy Drive! Please donate new toys for children 0-18. from November 2- December 9. All toys will be going to HopeKids; an organization that helps kids with life-threatening illnesses. Collection boxes will be in the Multi-Purpose Room Hallway. Thank you for making the Holiday Season one to remember!

VALUES OF THE WEEK: Be Strong - Strong Work Ethic

Strong work ethic means learning to try your best, finish what you start and take pride in doing a job well-even when it is tough or boring.

Our Family AI Agreement for Kids and Teens

Nearly half of kids have never talked with their parents about AI safety. Our Family AI Agreement is a template to fill out together, covering social life, schoolwork, mental wellness, sleep, fakes, and privacy. The goal isn’t perfect rule-following but ongoing conversations about our WHYs.

Bring packaged candy for first responders, troops and

foster homes into Horizon Honors from November 2-6.

Bins will be located in the Elementary Foyer.

Elementary Yearbook needs your school affiliated pictures! If you have any pictures of your students in Summatives, Art Masterpiece, Sports, Dances, Fall into Fun, Fundraisers, after school clubs, field trips, please send them our way!

Get the yearbook ordered! Yearbooks sold out last year. Don't miss out!

Horizon Honors Elementary School

16233 South 48th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85048

480.659.3100

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