We want to thank all of the art docent volunteers, teachers, staff, parents and students for your amazing help with Horace Mann's annual celebration of student art. We couldn't have done it without you!

We would also like to thank all the Honor's Society volunteers from Redmond High, STEM and Redmond Middle School. A huge Thank you to, TNT for coming out to Horace Mann Elementary and serving dinner, all the caricature artists, Asaki, Anna, Amy and Zuzzana. Also, how awesome were Matt & Maddy Campbell and the Fisheye Photos in the Library! Thanks!

Last, but not least, we wish to thank the dedicated Art Night committee that have been working for months and months to pull this wonderful night together. Thank You!

-Horace Mann PTSA and the Art Night Committee-

Who are the outstanding educators and the dedicated volunteers at Horace Mann?

The Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the Mannie Award, the Golden Acorn Award and Outstanding Educator Award. Click here (http://horacemannptsa.org/Doc/Flyers/2015MannPTSAAwardNominationForm.pdf) for an Awards Nomination Form. These awards will be presented at our Volunteer Tea on Thursday, May 28th at 3pm at Horace Mann. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Deadline for PTSA Board Nominations is May 8th

Do your kids use IXL? Did they enjoy the movie night and the dance? Do they like the after school classes? Do you think Horace Mann is a great school? We need you to keep these programs running smoothly and keep our school great!

The nomination deadline for the 2015-16 PTSA Board is Friday, May 8th. If you or someone you know is interested in taking an active role in leading our PTSA as a member of the PTSA Board for the 2015-16 school year, please turn in your nominating forms now! Positions are: Co-Presidents, Co-VPs of Fundraising, Co-VPs of Volunteers and School Services, Co-VPs of Enrichment, and Co-Treasurers. This is a great way to support your child's education and get to know other parents at the school. The nominating form is available by clicking here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5i1BGLLZ8dRckhnRG40cC02RVk/view).

Remember: The nomination deadline is May 8th.

Visitor Badges

We have very few of our Visitor Badges. We know it is easy to forget and wear them home. Please check to see if you have any and return them to us.

Thank you!!!!

Summer School Registration

Elementary Summer School catalog and Registration Forms are available in the school office. Elementary Summer School will be held July 6 - 31, 2015. LWSD is accepting mail-in registrations May 8 - June, 2015.

Winners for Math Challenges 11 & 12

Winners for Math Challenge 11

Suhani J. (K), Nidhir N. (K), Emma S. (1), Bella S. (1), Tusker H. (1), Alex F. (2), Annabel W. (2), Jeremiah R. (2), Kotaro O. (3), Aniela A. (3), Dhruv D. (3), Angelina M. (5), Camille B. (5), Kazuma I. (5)

Winners for Math Challenge 12

Adam Y. (1), Iliana P. (1), Melody S. (1), Nora B. (2), Dhruv K. (2), Neev S. (2), Ayush S. (3), Tamir M. (3), John Paul R. (3), Krithi I. (3), Lucy Z. (5), Abby M. (5)

LWSD Parent Resource Fair

Dear Parents,

All parents from the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) are invited to attend Lake Washington PTSA Council's 1st Annual Parent Resource Fair. It will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA 98073. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Community organizations who promote education, health, safety, and recreation will be in attendance with information for K-12 students who live in Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish. Superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce and district staff from the LWSD will be on hand to answer questions. Free parent education sessions will be offered at the event. For more information about this event please click Parent Resource Fair (http://www.lwptsa.net/wp-content/uploads/PTSA-Council-Parent-Resource-Information-Sheet.docx) for parent ed times/topics and what groups and organizations will be attending. Questions? Contact FACE@lwptsa.net

Second Annual Redmond Color Run for Heart

Join Redmond High School on Saturday, May 16th at Redmond Town Center to help them in their support of the American Heart Association for the second year in a row!

Last year's run was a HUGE success that raised thousands of dollars to help the AHA fight heart disease, the leading cause of death in America. This year, Redmond High School aims to make the event even BIGGER and MORE FUN! This year's Color Run will be a community oriented run, aimed at bringing in runners/walkers/joggers of ALL AGES! This means there will be fun activities and treats during and after the run so that you and your family can learn more about how to keep your hearts healthy. If you are interested in running with friends and family, supporting one of the most trustworthy nonprofits in the world, and celebrating heart health with our Redmond community, sign up for the second annual Redmond Color Run for Heart! Register now at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Redmond/ColorRunforHeart2015 or on site the day of the race. On behalf or Redmond High School and the American Heart Association, thanks for your support!

SBA Testing Dates

3rd-5th grade parents,

Please mark the following dates on your calendar. It is essential all 3rd-5th grade students attend these days of school for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA). Please make doctor appointments on other days or before or after school. The SBA has an interesting component to it. One of the testing days involves a whole class performance task, which will usually mean a class discussion. If students miss these sessions, it will be extremely difficult to re-create these discussions in a make-up session. Your help in making sure your child is attending school well-rested, healthy and fed on these days is much appreciated.

	ELA day 1	ELA day 2	ELA day 3	Math day 1	Math day 2	Math day 3	Science
3rd	4/16	4/20	4/21	6/4	6/8	6/9	xxx
4th	4/15	4/22	4/23	6/2	6/3	6/4	xxx
5th	4/22	4/28	4/29	5/14	5/20	5/21	5/28

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