Horace Mannager

Weekly Newsletter for Horace Mann Elementary, Redmond WA

Jauary 20, 2013

Dear Horace Mann Community,

With support from our PTSA and as the music teacher at Horace Mann, I would like to cordially invite you to our 1st (and possibly annual) Redmond Community Benefit Concert! I know that this is extremely short notice, but it would mean the world to me if you and your family could and would join us on the evening of Friday January 25th at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the performance will start at 7:00 p.m. This is a FREE event; however, since we are trying to raise funds that will go to Lake Washington Schools Foundation there is a suggested donation at the door of $5 per person or $15 per family. (Don't forget Microsoft matching - remember to tag it for the community benefit). There is limited seating at this venue. It will be first come, first serve. Please note that there is a chance you can get turned away at the door if we reach capacity.

Read Entire Benefit Concert letter from Jimmy Cho

For parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders please see attached document for details regarding your child's participation opportunity.

News

Fundraising: Amazon Afflilate Program

Don't forget that the Horace Mann PTSA earns money on nearly every Amazon purchase you make when you start at our unique Amazon URL. Just click the logo each time you shop, or better yet, bookmark the link (http://www.amazon.com/?tag=homaellw-20). Thanks!

District Parent Education Offerings

Coming very soon is a series of parent education programs cosponsored by the district and the LWPTSA Council. Charles Leitch, who you remember from his August presentation to DLT, will be presenting to parents on cyber-safety and social media risks. There will be one program at each of the four comprehensive high schools, from 7 to 9 p.m.:

January 23 Lake Washington High School Theater

Wednesday 12033 NE 80^th St., Kirkland

February 21 Eastlake High School Theater

Thursday 400 228^th NE, Sammamish

Job Openings at Food Services

Looking for something to do while your children are in school and earn some spending money? Food Services has paid cafeteria positions available that will fit a parent's schedule. Shifts can be 3 to 6 hours per day.

If interested, phone the Food Service Office at: 425-936-1393

Horace Mann Roller Skate Day has been RESCHEDULED

Now on Wednesday, February 6th 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come with your friends and family for a fun afternoon of roller skating. The $4 cost includes roller skate rental. Rental of in-line blades is available for an additional $4. Or, you may bring your own roller blades/skates - Skate King will inspect them at the door to be sure they are appropriate for their facility.

We will accept cash or checks made out to Horace Mann PTSA at the door.

All students attending must be supervised by an adult during the event.

When: Wednesday, February 6th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Where: Bellevue Skate King

2301 140th Ave NE

Bellevue, WA 98005

Cost: $4 per skater (kids and adults)

The snack bar will be open.

This is a "friend-raiser" sponsored by the Horace Mann PTSA.

Questions? Email Tamara Trepte (tamaratrepte@gmail.com) or Heidi Leto (palandhal@frontier.com)

Save the Date for Science Fair!

Save the date for Explore, Discover, Science! This year's Horace Mann Elementary science fair will be held on April 25, 2013 in the evening. All students are welcome and encouraged to submit an entry to this year's science fair. More details about location, time, registration and deadlines will be provided in upcoming newsletters. We hope to see you there!

Save the Date for Art Night!

Friday, June 7th is the 13th annual Horace Mann Family Art Night Festival. Plan to make it a family fun night!

Art Is Everywhere - Looking Beyond The Canvas

This year, we're hoping that our theme will inspire the students to see that art IS everywhere. Architecture, graffiti, advertising, cinema, photography, nature, guerrilla art, food and even in the trash (recycle!). There is art everywhere if you just take a look beyond the canvas.

We are continuing the tradition of kids proudly showing you their artwork, make'n take art, art themed games and the Mann Art Gallery as well as adding new activities and food.

Art Night may seem far away, but we're already gathering ideas and making plans. You are welcome to join us in a meeting! Your input and talents are valuable. Send Annie or Lara an email if you're interested in helping make Art Night fantastic.

Look for more information and new announcements as we approach Friday, June 7th!

Sealant Day 2013

The Lake Washington dental assisting program is hosting their 19th annual Sealant Day program being held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Lake Washington Technical College in Kirkland, WA, for students age 5 through 13.

Sealant Day Flyer 2013

Horace Mann Math Challenge

Sponsored and funded by our HMPTSA

Students from grade 1 to grade 5 are invited to participate. Winners are drawn randomly from answer submissions and announced on Monday.

MATH CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

MC7 is available online now.

MATH CHALLENGE #7 or pick up a paper form from the school office

The due date will be January 24, 2013 (no later than 3 p.m.).

The collection box will be held in the school office.

Jelena Pavicevic, Horace Mann Math Challenge coordinator

Events

Horace Mann Calendar

Monday January 21: NO SCHOOL; Martin Luther King Jr Day

Friday January 25: Popcorn sales

Monday January 28: Global Reading Challenge

Tuesday January 29: 7:00-9:00pm 5th Grade Parent Information Night

(Redmond Middle School Gym)

Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule January 28 - February 1:

Monday January 28: Normal School Day - 3:00 Dismissal

Tuesday January 29: 11:30 am Dismissal - No AM Kindergarten

Wednesday Jan 30: 1:30 pm Dismissal - Normal Wednesday

Thursday January 31: 11:30 a.m. Dismissal - AM Kindergarten attends

NO Bus Transportation

Friday February 1: 11:30 a.m. Dismissal - No AM Kindergarten

Monday February 4: Redmond Middle School Registration

(5th Grade Parents)

Wednesday February 6: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Horace Mann Roller Skate Day

at Skate King

Thursday February 7: 1:00-7:00 pm Kindergarten Registration 2013-2014

(Art & Science Room)

Friday February 8: Popcorn sales

Wednesday February 13: Valentine's parties

2:00-3:00 pm Incoming Kindergarten

Parent Coffee Hour (Library)

Thursday February 14 - Monday February 18: NO SCHOOL

Mid-Winter Break

Thursday February 21: 2:25 pm Knights of the Multiplication Table

(3rd Grade)

Friday February 22: Popcorn sales

Link to LWSD Tandem Calendar

To add content to the Horace Mann Newsletter, email your entry to HoraceManager@hotmail.com by 5:00pm on Thursday. Entries can be PTSA events and programs, or raves and applause. Please be sure that announcements and other items for the newsletter are from the PTSA or school.

Other organizations (e.g. the YMCA, Girls or Boys Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, etc...) can post announcements on the electronic Community Bulletin Board. Send e-mail to Shannon Parthemer at sparthemer@lwsd.org to post.

In This Issue

Fundraising: Amazon Affiliate Program

District Parent Education Offerings

Job Openings at Food Services

Horace Mann Roller Skate Day RESCHEDULED

Save the Date for Science Fair!

Save the Date for Art Night!

Sealant Day 2013

Horace Mann Math Challenge

Horace Mann Calendar

Horace Mann Contacts

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