Explore, Discover, Science!
This year's science fair is being held on April 25, 2013 at Horace Mann Elementary. Our title for the science fair is Explore, Discover, Science! The three co-leaders for the fair are Laura Reichin, Gwen Gross, and Rebecca Lavier. Our goal is to excite children about science, and encourage them to ask questions about anything that interests them.
Click here for more Science Fair information |
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A big THANK YOU to the organizing team on the successful Redmond Community Benefit Concert.
It was a great time and the music was outstanding.
We would also like to send a big THANK YOU to all the families that brought in baked goodies and treats for the benefit concert last Friday.
Thanks to your generosity, the bake sale alone made over $400!! We also were able to donate the items that were leftover to Tent City.
Along with the funds raised from the bake sale the Benefit concert raised a total of $2,016.00 all for Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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Dear Horace Mann community,
I wanted to thank you for your amazing support last Friday night at the
Redmond Community Benefit Concert. It was a wonderful evening full
of great performances, delicious baked goods, and a time of togetherness.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our community, students,
staff, and of course the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Thank you
to all of the parents, students, and former students of Horace Mann that
made the evening possible! We were able to raise 2,000 dollars. Thank
you for your generosity. Have a wonderful weekend!
Jimmy Cho |
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Math Club for grades 1st - 5th Starting This Coming Week
Math Club will meet once a week during lunch recess at school. Sessions will be held during both primary and secondary lunch recess in the Art Room.
First and Second Grade (1-2) - Thursdays at primary recess 12:10-12:35pm in the Art Room
Third and Fourth Grade (3-4) - Wednesdays at secondary recess 12:40-1:05 in the Art Room
Fifth Grade (5) - Thursdays at secondary recess 12:40-1:05 in the Art Room
If your child missed the informational meeting on 1/25 then they can come to the first few sessions to see if there is still space to join.
Read more about Horace Mann Math Club |
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Help Needed during Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration is this Thursday, February 7th in the Art Room. We need volunteers to "direct parents" to the Art Room and help keep kids busy while their parents fill out forms during the following time slots.
12:45pm to 2pm
2pm to 3pm
3pm to 4pm
If you are able to help, please e-mail Tamara Trepte (tamaratrepte@gmail.com) or Heidi Leto (palandhal@frontier.com) |
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Reminder to Clip and Submit those Box Tops!
The February deadline for submitting Box Tops is approaching (February 8). This is our last Box Tops submission opportunity for the 2012-2013 school year. Box Tops should be sent to school with your child or placed in the collection bin outside the school office.
Did you know you can earn Box Tops through your QFC and Fred Meyer Shopper's Card?
The Bonus Box Tops program works through your Shopper's Cards with stores such as QFC and Fred Meyer. Phone apps are also available. Go to www.rewardyourschool.com to register your Shopper's Cards and start earning now!
The same is true for Labels for Education! The E-labels for Education program works through your QFC, Albertsons and Fred Meyer Shopper's Cards. Register your card at www.elabelsforeducation.com and start earning now!
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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) |
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Tech City Bowling FUNdraiser!!!
The Horace Mann Spirit Team will be hosting a fundraiser at Tech City Bowling from 4 pm until 6 pm on Thursday, March 14th. Here is what you need to know;
·Spirit Team is hosting this fundraiser to raise money for new recess supplies for each classroom.
·Open to all parents and students. STUDENTS and Children Must have Adult Supervision. THIS IS NOT A FIELD TRIP!!!
·The cost to bowl is a flat $20 rate per person that WILL be bowling.
·Lanes will be given on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis the DAY OF March 14th. NO EARLY Reservations!
·Once the lanes are filled, the only way to bowl is if someone leaves a lane
·We will have lanes reserved for Horace Mann on March 14th from 4 pm to 6 pm.
·COUPONS - Spirit Team is selling $5 coupons after school on Fridays, Feb. 8th, Feb. 22, and Mar. 1st!
·The coupons contain 5 different discounts for bowling cost, food, and they NEVER EXPIRE!
·The discount on Bowling CANNOT be used for the March 14th Fundraiser. BUT the food discounts can and will be applied to our Fundraiser. |
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Valentine Post Office
It's that time of year again!! Service Club will be selling Valentine postcards at morning and lunch recesses, Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12 & 13. Postcards will be 10 for a $1.00 or 10 cents each. Forms for pre-orders will be coming home on Monday. Proceeds will benefit the Horace Mann Transitions Team and the Humane Society.
Questions? Contact Jodie Miller at 5mill@frontier.com |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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.:
February 21 Eastlake High School Theater
Thursday 400 228th NE, Sammamish |
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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 lucky winners announced on Monday, January 28 were:
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1. Liya L. |
7. Kailani Y. | |
2. Ei T. |
8. Chandan S | |
3. Yuhao Q. |
9. Guatham I | |
4. Ailee Y |
10. Rimjim S. | |
5. Aice G. |
11. Lucy Z. | |
6. Melody S. |
12. Hannah C. |
MC8 is available online now.
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 |
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Horace Mann Calendar
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 - Friday February 15: NO SCHOOL
Mid-Winter Break
Monday February 18: NO SCHOOL President's Day
Thursday February 21: 2:25 pm Knights of the Multiplication Table
(3rd Grade)
Friday February 22: Popcorn sales
Friday March 8: Popcorn sales
Thursday March 14: 2:25 pm Knights of the Multiplication Table (3rd Grade)
Friday March 15: NO School; LEAP Day
Friday March 29: Popcorn sales
Link to LWSD Tandem Calendar |
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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. |
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425-936-2610
Late Line:
425-936-2611
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