In the spirit of supporting the Seahawks, we've re-named the school! You'll see the colors raised outside on our new banner. Don't forget to wear team colors for Blue Friday - every Friday until the Seahawks win the Superbowl.

Horace Mann Skate King Day

Come with your friends and family for a fun afternoon of roller skating. Horace Mann Skate King Day is on Wednesday, February 4th from 2pm to 4pm. Cost is $6 per skater. All students attending must be supervised by an adult during the event.

Click here for more information: http://horacemannptsa.org/Doc/Flyers/skateking1415.pdf

RMS parent night for incoming 6th graders on Tuesday, Jan 27th.

6:30-6:50 Optional Self-Guided Tour

7:00-7:10 Opening

7:15-8:30 Parents will rotate through 3 different sessions

-Parents rotate through all topics following assigned schedule

-Time frames: 7:15-7:30, 7:35-7:50, 7:55-8:10

Session 1: Middle School 101: What's Different Between Elementary Middle School-Commons

Session 2: The Middle School Years: What to Expect From Your Child Developmentally-Library

Session 3: Course Offerings-Gym

8:30 Q & A Time with the Principal

Focus Day 2015 - Registration Details

Please plan on joining fellow Washington State PTA members from across the state on Monday, January 19 in Olympia for our biggest advocacy event of the year - Focus Day 2015.

At Focus Day, PTA members meet with legislators then rally on the steps of the Capitol. Your presence helps us ensure education will be front and center with our lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session. Children are welcome to attend.

Lake Washington PTSA members are scheduled to meet with legislators from the 45th Legislative District (Sen. Andy Hill, Rep. Roger Goodman and Rep. Larry Springer).

You can register for Focus Day 2015 here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/focus-day-2015-registration-14897092605

Lake Washington PTSA Council has reserved a bus to take our members to and from Olympia. If you would like a ride on our bus, please register here http://www.eventbrite.com/o/beth-sigall-7841594595?s=32078984 (note - there is no fee to ride to the bus, but registration is required).

The 2015 legislative session is certain to be of historic importance for education in our state. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Email VP for Advocacy Beth Sigall at advocacy@lwptsa.net

Horace Mann Community Benefit Concert

Dear 4th and 5th grade families,

Here is the signup link for participation at our concert, January 23rd at Redmond High School Performing Arts Theater. PLEASE read all the information carefully!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aaba728a6f49-horace3

Thanks as always for your continued support!!!

Mr. Cho

Redmond Middle School PTSA presents The Little Mermaid Jr!

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

PLUS - quite a few Horace Mann alumni have parts in this play!

Thursday, January 29, 7:00 pm
Friday, January 30, 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 31, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Tickets are $8 for Adults, $5 for RMS Students /children under 12.

Performances are at the Redmond High School
Performing Arts Center (17272 NE 104th St).

For more information, contact Emily Papel (empapel@gmail.com)

Shopping with Amazon? Don't Forget About Your School!

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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