Dear Mann Community:
Thank you so much for the wonderful treatment this past week during Staff Appreciation Week. The Mann PTSA, once again, did an outstanding job honoring the Mann staff. The theme this week was Super Heroes....and boy, we all felt like super heroes by the end of the week! Special thanks to Maegan Birr for her creative touch and terrific organizational skills.
On another note, believe it or not, we are already beginning to plan for next school year. If you have input you would like us to consider when building classes for next fall, please stop by the office and complete a parent input form. These forms are due back to the office no later than May 1st.
Enjoy the sunshine!!
Sincerely,
Megan Spaulding
Principal |
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Volunteers Needed!
Mrs. Spaulding would like some help with sorting, labeling, and taking inventory of headphones and computer mice at the school. This will take place during the school day (time tbd based on volunteer availability) on either April 4th or April 5th. If you might be available to help out with this, please email tamaratrepte@gmail.com
Thank you for your help! |
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Missing Volunteer Badges
Please check your car, dresser, coat pocket, etc. for a Volunteer Badge. I know it is so easy to forget you have them but we would appreciate it if you could bring them back.
Thanks, Sue & Ann |
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Enrichment Program News
A new ART class has been added to our spring schedule! The Academic Artist
Spring is a great time to review core subject matter learned throughout the school year, and what better way to reinforce school subjects than through visual arts? In this session, students will discover how creating art improves math skills, encourages science exploration, strengthens creative writing as well as critical thinking, all while making fabulous works of art! For example, discover fractions in the art of Wayne Theibaud and create your own "pop art" dessert. Write a poem inspired by your very own animal collage while studying the work of Eric Carle! Discover integrated art in an atmosphere of fun and success as Smart with Art helps unlock the magic of your imagination!
As always - dress for mess!
Where: Mrs. Davis's Room
When: Wednesdays, 1.40-2:55 pm April 24th to June 12
Fee: $140, 8 week session
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Science Assembly!
On April 5 from 9:30-10:30am the Pacific Science Center's Science on Wheels program will be at Horace Mann Elementary presenting an exciting science demonstration called Super Cool Science! Discover what happens when things get super cool with liquid nitrogen. Watch as gases become liquids, liquids become solids and matter fizzes, freezes and flies. |
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Explore, Discover, Science! -- Science Fair on April 25
Horace Mann Elementary School's 2013 Science Fair will be held on April 25, 2013 at Horace Mann Elementary School from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This event is free! You do not need to be an exhibitor at the Science Fair to attend. The entire Horace Mann community is encouraged to join us to explore, discover and enjoy! It promises to be a fun night packed with cool demos and fascinating presentations.
Click here for more Science Fair information & Registration Details |
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It's Time to Order Your Yearbook!
Our 2013 yearbook will reflect special moments for all of us, including individual photographs of our whole school family, as well as candid shots and great collages.
THIS YEAR'S BOOK PRICE WILL BE $15.00 EACH.
Books can be purchased online by going to:
www.balfour.com
When you get there type in our school name and follow the directions.
Orders must be received no later than APRIL 19TH |
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Contribute Your Photos for the Horace Mann Yearbook!
What's the best way for your child to see themselves in the yearbook? Contribute your photos!
Our classroom photographers have taken several pictures of the children through the year, but there is room for more. If you have any photos from classroom events, parties, or field trips, please send them our way. We are also particularly in need of photos from the first day of school, assemblies, and musical performances.
Yearbook picture request submission |
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Community invited to weigh in on school district ballot measures
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Redmond High School
Lake Washington School District is inviting parents, staff and community members to provide input on what measures the district's board of directors should propose for the ballot in February 2014.
http://www.lwsd.org/News/News-and-Announcements/Pages/Community-invited-to-weigh-in-on-ballot-measures.aspx |
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You Asked For It!! Bingo Night is Coming!!
Mark your calendars! The Horace Mann PTSA will be hosting a night of fun and fundraising on Thursday, May 2nd with Bingo Night! Our goal is to raise $10,000. This will allow us to fully fund our 2012/13 PTSA operating budget of $45,000! More information on the budget can be found here ( 2012-2013 PTSA Budget Condensed).
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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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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
MATH CHALLENGE #12 will be posted online April 5 or pick up a paper form from the school office
The due date will be April 18, 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
Friday April 5: 9:30-10:30 am Science Fair Assembly
Popcorn sales
Monday April 8 - Friday April 12: NO School; Spring Break
Tuesday April 16: 6:30-7:30 pm Standards Based Grading and Reporting
(Redmond Middle School)
Thursday April 18: 2:25 pm Knights of the Multiplication Table (3rd Grade)
7:00-8:00 pm PTSA Meeting (Commons)
Friday April 19: Walk To School Day
Thursday April 25: 6:00-8:00 pm Science Fair
Friday April 26: Popcorn Sales
Thursday May 2: Bingo Night
Friday May 3: NO School; LEAP Day
Thursday May 9: 8:00-3:30 pm 5th Grade Marine Science Afloat
Friday May 10: Popcorn Sales
Thursday May 16: 2:25 pm Knights of the Multiplication Table (3rd Grade)
7:00-8:00 pm PTSA Meeting (Commons)
Wednesday May 22: 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert (Redmond Middle School)
Friday May 24: Popcorn Sales
Monday May 27: NO School; Memorial Day
Friday June 7: Popcorn Sales
Art Night
Link to LWSD Tandem Calendar |
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Horace Mann Contacts | |
Office:
425-936-2610
Late Line:
425-936-2611
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