Horace Mannager
Weekly Newsletter for Horace Mann Elementary, Redmond WA
Jauary 27, 2013
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Dear Mann Community:Megan Spaulding closer 

 

After the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December, you heard from Dr. Pierce that the district would review school safety. At a January 8th meeting, principals from around the district learned more about immediate actions to take as well as long-term work on safety measures.

 

At the meeting, Risk Manager Scott Emry outlined the district's short-term recommendations for student safety, which we are following. All exterior doors will be locked in our school, except for one of the front doors. We are renewing our efforts to ensure that all visitors sign in at the office and wear visitor badges.

 

Read Entire Letter from Principal Spaulding

News
                                                                                                              

Math Club for grades 1st - 5th Now Coming to Horace Mann

 

The purpose of this club is to engage students in math.

If your kids love the Math Challenges, then they'll like this club.

 

Read more about Horace Mann Math Club

                                                                                                              

Enrichment Update 

 

Drama

Calling all actors and actresses in grades 3-5!! We need a few more of you in our Tuesday Drama Enrichment Class to make our Spring play a success!

 

Spanish

Hola! ¿quieres aprender español? We still have some space in our Spanish class on Mondays for the linguists at Horace Mann.

 

If you are interested in these classes please register here. Information about these classes and others can be found on the Enrichment Website.

 

                                                                                                              

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)

                                                                                                            
Fundraising:  Amazon Afflilate Program
 

Amazon

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!

                                                                                                              

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!

                                                                                                              

District Parent Education Offerings

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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.:

 

 

February 21 Eastlake High School Theater

Thursday 400 228th NE, Sammamish

                                                                                                              
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

     

MC8 will be available online February 1.

 

MATH CHALLENGE #8 or pick up a paper form from the school office

The due date will be February 7, 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 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

 

Friday march 15:  NO School; LEAP Day 

 

Link to LWSD Tandem Calendar

 

 

 

 

 

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In This Issue
Math Club
Enrichment Updates
Horace Mann Roller Skate Day RESCHEDULED
Fundraising: Amazon Affiliate Program
Save the Date for Science Fair!
Save the Date for Art Night!
District Parent Education Offerings
Horace Mann Math Challenge
Horace Mann Calendar
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