Horace Mannager - May 11, 2014

The Awards Committee is now accepting nominations and we would appreciate your participation by bringing the names of deserving individuals to our attention. Please complete the nomination form on the reverse side and return it to the school office in an envelope marked, "Awards", by Friday, May 30th. Nominations can also be submitted to Ann Glassey, at aglassey@lwsd.org. The Awards Committee will make the final selections. The chosen recipients will receive their awards during the Volunteer Tea on Thursday, June 12th.

2014 Awards Committee

Ann Glassey aglassey@lwsd.org

Jodie Miller jodster33@gmail.com

Co-Treasurer Needed for 2014-15 School Year

We are looking for a parent volunteer to serve as Co-Treasurer. We have a seasoned veteran co-treasurer returning next year, so you will be able to learn as you go. Commitment is about two hours per week give or take. The Co-Treasurers are responsible for the financial operations of the PTSA. They make bank deposits, write checks, prepare monthly treasurer reports, file annual tax returns, pay membership dues on time and make sure the PTSA stays on budget. If you manage your family's finances, then you are qualified!

If you would like to nominate someone, or nominate yourself, please email Satin Brennan at satin_san@hotmail.com or Jean Chenevert at jeanmhamlin@yahoo.com

Seeking an After School Enrichment Coordinator!

Do your kids enjoy the after school enrichment classes like Art, Chess and Dodgeball?

To keep this program going, we need a parent volunteer to help plan and schedule these classes. You would work with our current coordinator, Gretchen, to run the program, starting in September 2014.

If you're interested please contact Gretchen Connors or Sara Buckley

Art Night is soon approaching!

Friday, May 30

6 - 8 pm

May is Arts Education Month in Washington and as part of the celebration, you are invited to attend ART NIGHT at Horace Mann Elementary in Redmond. All the art projects the classes have been working on all year will be on display. Plus lots of projects for visitors to try so everyone has a chance to get their hands dirty. So fun! Stop by and see what's happening in our school!

Horace Mann Art Night Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteers are needed to make Horace Mann's Art Night a success! Help your community and/or earn service hours. Opportunities include set-up, managing creation stations, floaters, scavenger hunt coordinators and clean-up. Set-up and clean-up shifts are hour shifts and volunteer shifts during the event are half hour blocks (please feel free to sign up for consecutive blocks if you're willing)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA4AE23A3F94-artnight

Here is information about Arts Education Month:

http://artsedwashington.org/news-events/arts-education-month

Please follow this link for more information about the Art Program at Horace Mann Elementary: http://horacemannptsa.org/Page/Art/Art%20Home%20Page

GEMS Competition for Girls

GRISM (Girls Rock In Science & Math) is holding a math and science competition for girls in 3rd to 5th grade, called GEMS (Girls Embrace Math & Science).

This competition is specifically tailored to this target audience. It is more focused on logic and concepts and less on formulas and speed of computation.

When: Saturday, May 17, 2014

Where: Redmond High School

View GEMS flyer

If you have any questions, please send an email to mvadari@gmail.com. For more information on the competition, go to www.girlsrockscimath.com/gems-competition.

Yearbooks for Sale

There are 100 yearbooks still available to purchase. If you would like to purchase one please visit http://horacemannptsa.org/Packet/YearBook. Buy one today before they are gone!! Email yearbook@horacemannptsa.org with questions.

Elementary Core Academic Summer School 2014

July 7 - August 1, 2014

When: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (3.5 hours)

Elementary (Grades Pre K - Pre 6^th/Entering kindergarten - entering 6^th grade in fall 2014)

Classes meet Monday - Friday.

Where: Rose Hill Elementary School

8110 128^th Avenue NE

Kirkland, WA 98033

Summer School Information: You may pick up information at Mann Elementary or go to the LWSD Website www.lwsd.org

and follow the link to Summer School 2014 for more information, or call 425-936-2302.

Mail-In Registration is May 5 - June 20^th.

The Whole Brain Child Book Club

Who: Rockwell and Rockwell El. Parents reading The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

What: Learn more about strategies to nurture your child's developing mind.

When: Wednesdays at 7pm, May 14th, May 28th & June 4th

Where: Rockwell Elementary Library

Book Club Leader: Marion Holland, Rockwell/Mann Counselor

Please bring a copy of the book with you to the first class.

The Whole Brain book Club 5 2014 flyer

Reserve your spot by email: mholland@lwsd.org

Nutrition Services is Hiring

Interested in earning extra money?

Sodexo Nutrition Services currently has paid

positions available to help serve your students.

Paid positions are 2-4 hours in length.

Starting pay is $9.75 an hour.

If interested, please call Nutrition Services at: 425-936-1393

Horace Mann Math Challenge

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All students are invited to participate. Pick up paper form in the school office or print online at: http://www.mathinaction.org/Pages/MannMC.aspx or see schedule (check updated schedule): http://www.mathinaction.org/Documents/MC%20SCHEDULE%202013-2014.pdf
Winners are randomly chosen from submissions.
Turn in at school office, Math Challenge Box.

Math Challenge #14 is available 5/09 and is due 5/15 by 3pm.