Horace
Mannager 
May 17, 2016

In This Issue
Calendar
Nominating Committee ReportSchool Pool
PTSA Award Nominations
SBA Testing Schedule
LW Schools Foundation
International Carnival
Staff Appreciation
Amazon Fundraiser
Math Challenge #15
Letter from Miss Berman

05/17MonGrade 3 SBA ELA CAT
05/18TueGrade 3 SBA ELA Class Activity
05/18TueAM Kindergarten Music Program, 9 am
05/19WedGrade 3 SBA ELA PT Parts 1 and 2
05/20FriPM Kindergarten Music Program, 2 pm
05/20FriMath Challenge #15 Due
05/25WedGrade 3 and 4 SBA Math Class Activity and PT
05/26ThuGrade 3 and 4 SBA Math CAT
05/27Fri3rd Grade Recorder Music Program, 2 pm
05/27FriPopcorn $.50/bag at Lunch Recess
 
Who are the outstanding educators and 
the dedicated volunteers at Horace Mann?
 
The PTSA Awards Committee is requesting nominations for the Mannie Award, the Golden Acorn Award and Outstanding Educator Award. Please take a few minutes to help us recognize our exceptional educators and volunteers by clicking here to tell us who has impressed you this year with their hard work and dedication! These awards will be presented at our Volunteer Tea on Thursday, June 9 at 3:15 pm at Horace Mann. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Thanks!
The Excitement is Building as The World of Fun
International Carnival Draws Near!

Mark your calendars! June 3rd, from 5:30 pm - 8 pm, the Horace Mann PTSA is excited to present the 2nd annual World of Fun International Carnival! This event is going to be fun for the whole family and will have games, food and fun, and will feature the awesome international community we have hear at Mann. If you are interested in doing an international display or performance but not sure what it entails or want to help in the planning process - email Desiree,
desireemichael@gmail.com for more info! 

Know you want to sign up? Here is the form to to give us all your details.
Solve Math Challenge #15
  1. Get challenge #15 at www.mathinaction.org or the Mann office.
  2. Solve as many problems as you can.
  3. Submit solutions by 3 pm Friday, May 20.
  4. Check the school announcements to see if you win a prize. See solutions at  www.mathinaction.org.
Please congratulate Math Challenge #14 winners!
Andy L., Griffin S., Kelly T., Sukie S., Emma S., Iliana P., Lucas N., Shanee M., Aliya J., Cynthia K., Tusker H., Adrian L., Beth D., Lance A., Tamir M., Eleanor B.
PTSA Nominating Committee Report
 
The Horace Mann PTSA Nominating Committee respectfully submits its report and recommends the following slate of officers for 2016-2017:
 
Co-Presidents: Rachel Roland and Susan Stenner
Co-VPs Fundraising: Kat Spottswood and Cathy Dupe
Co-VPs Volunteers/School Services: Amy Laizens and Lisa Sheffield
Co-VPs of Enrichment Programs: Jenn Sutton and Heidi Richter
Co-VPs of Art Programs: Liz Holmquist and Liz Finocchio
Co-Treasurers: Peggy Barcalow and Gretchen Connors
Secretary: Aimee Shaw
Horace Mann SBA Testing Schedule

Click here to see Horace Mann's SBA testing schedule for grades 3-5. The days have been color coded in an attempt to help you easily see what grade levels are testing. Please be sure to use this calendar to plan doctor appointments or vacations accordingly so that your child can be present for their test dates. Remind your child to get a good night of sleep, eat well and try their best. 
Staff Appreciation

What an incredible week the Mann Staff had last week!!!! We all want to shout out a big THANK YOU to Nicci Isher for all her work in coordinating all the wonderful things we received during the week. 
 
The Soup Bar on Monday was incredible. Fabulous soups made by our parents.  So delicious!!! Tuesday we were spoiled with yummy baked goods. Wednesday an amazing lunch, catered by Homegrown Restaurant in Redmond, was served!! What a treat. Thursday we got to enjoy wonderful fruit and vegetables brought in by our amazing parents. Friday a coffee cart came and made our favorite drink first thing in the morning. Thanks to all the parents that sponsored this.
 
We all appreciate our wonderful PTSA and parent community for making us feel "very appreciated." We really count it a privilege to be able to spend time with your children each and every day.  
Letter from Miss Berman

Dear Horace Mann Community,
 
First of all, let me say how much I have loved being a part of the Colt community for the past two years. Working with your students and watching them grow as musicians has been incredible.
 
This summer, my husband and I will be relocating to Nashville, TN as he begins medical school at Vanderbilt University. We are very excited for this new adventure.
 
I will be staying in contact and can't wait to hear about all the amazing things that will continue to happen at Horace Mann next year. Thank you for all of your support of the music program here at Mann and for helping your kids grow as musicians.
 
All the best,
Mandy Azose (Miss Berman)
Music Specialist
Don't Forget to Fill Out Your SchoolPool Forms!

Make sure you're tracking all the walking, biking, or carpooling trips your students take to and from school this month to help raise money for the PTSA!  
May 2016 Lake Washington Schools 
Foundation News

THANK YOU! Thank you to our incredible community-you helped raise $270,000 and counting at the Spring for Learning luncheon and breakfast in April. Community supporters, including teachers, parents, and business leaders came out to hear the big dreams of LWSD students and joined in helping support those dreams.

Lake Washington High School student Jake Hanna shared his video and dream of becoming a filmmaker. Students in Mrs. Pomerinke's class at Evergreen Middle School shared their college plans and their work with AVID, a Foundation funded program. The featured speaker at the breakfast was Seattle Sounders Head Coach Sigi Schmid who spoke of his childhood as an immigrant and the teachers that inspired him growing up. Former Seattle Seahawk and NFL Hall of Famer Walter Jones talked at the luncheon about his dreams to be a professional football player with ESPN Senior NFL Writer and Analyst John Clayton. Both Mr. Jones and Mr. Schmid have family ties to the Lake Washington School District.

A special thank you to Dr. Traci Pierce for her inspirational speech on helping students in our district achieve success and the ability to follow their dreams.

The Foundation is expanding investments in district- wide programs in order to impact more students across our growing district. If you were unable to attend the spring events but would still like to support our students and teachers, click on this link to donate. Check out the 2016 event photos and the video here.
Amazon Fundraiser
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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