Global Reading Challenge 

Reading Challenge, or GRC, is a quiz bowl-type of event open to 4th and 5th grade students at my school and dozens (hundreds) of other schools across Western WA. The outstanding librarians at KCLS run this program at elementary schools across King County, WA.  They provide copies of books to each team and host the GRC challenges at each participating school.

Several months ago, our student applications went out for 5 teams of 6 students.  Names were then drawn from the applications, balanced teams were formed, and - FINALLY - the 6 books were announced! From realistic fiction to fantasy to mystery to biography, there really is something for all readers! Participants have been busy preparing questions in preparation and meeting in teams and quizzing each other using a variety of questions including multiple choice, true and false, and short answer. 

Our in-school challenge will be Wednesday, January 28th, from 9:00-10:00 a.m.  You are invited to attend and to watch with your class.    Parents of the participants will also be invited to attend this fun event.  

Demos for the Horace Mann Science Fair

Would you or your company be interested in setting up a demonstration table at our upcoming Science Fair on March 5th, 6-8pm?

Please email Sarah Stone at sastone73@gmail.com as soon as possible; deadline for demo submittal is February 6th.

Kindergarten Registration - Volunteers Needed!

Can you come help out at kindergarten registration on Thursday, February 5th in the afternoon? Volunteers are needed to welcome parents and children and direct them to the registration area for an hour between 1:00-4:00. Also, we need a few volunteers to help occupy little ones while parents complete paperwork. Please help us support the school and welcome next year's kindergarten class!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e45a8a72fa46-horace 

**New** Math Challenge is Out!

All students invited to participate.

Pick up in the office or go online.  

See the full year schedule: 

Due Thursday by 3pm in the Math Challenge Box in the school office.

Winners will be chosen each week and get a prize.

Awards will be given out at the end of year for completing all 15!

Winners for Math Challenge #6

Grade 5:

Grade 4:

Grade 3:

Grade 2:

Grade 1:

Kindergarten:

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

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)

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