WEEKLY EBLAST -- 04/02/2021

GRADE "A" SCHOOL - AZ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

HORIZON HONORS SCHOOLS ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES = 0 Horizon Honors Schools population (students & staff) = 1,700 last updated: April 1, 2021 at 4 p.m. Please review the COVID Protocol located at the bottom of this transmission. COVID-19 REMINDERS Siblings of Sick Students: If a student is sick AND/OR awaiting COVID-19 testing results, we require all siblings to also remain at home. Masks Still Required: Last week, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2021-06, rescinding county and municipal mask mandates and business restrictions established in prior Executive Orders. However, the AZDHS Emergency Measure requiring mask use in K-12 schools remains in effect. Masks are still required on the Horizon Honors campus. Kindergarten Parents: We are excited to allow Kindergarten parents to walk their students onto the campus in the mornings! However, please remember that all parents (and students) are required to wear a mask while on campus grounds, even if they are not going inside our buildings. Stronger Together: If you would like to check our case count or find information on mitigation strategies, the information is always available on "Stronger Together" website. If you have any questions or need to report a possible COVID-19 case, please reach out to our Health Office at health@horizonhonors.org. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep our community members healthy and our campus open. Please review the COVID Protocol located at the bottom of this transmission.

STUDENT SECTION

FOOD DRIVE ENDS NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH!

Spring Testing Update: Per Arizona state testing requirements, all students in the required cohorts, both in-person and remote learners, will need to come to campus to complete AzM2 (AzMerit) and AIMS Science testing in the spring. The way we are facilitating testing, without further affecting class time and maintaining COVID mitigation strategies to the best of our abilities, is to have certain cohorts of students come to campus on different Asynchronous Wednesdays from April 14th through May 5th. Please reference the following graphic which maps out the different activities, including testing, happening on upcoming Asynchronous Wednesdays. A more detailed communication regarding the processes and procedures for testing will be sent out closer to the testing dates.

AP 2021 EXAM SCHEDULE

CLASS OF 2021

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ATHLETICS

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE! HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS (Dates and times are subject to change.) Monday, April 5th: Girls Beach Volleyball **AWAY vs Fountain Hills @ Golden Eagle Park 4:00 PM   Girls Softball **AWAY vs Valley Christian 4:00 PM   Boys Volleyball **AWAY vs Greenway JV Only 4:00 PM   Tuesday, April 6th: Co-Ed Golf Match 3:00 PM   Boys Baseball **AWAY vs Sequoia Pathway @ Copper Sky Multigenerational Center 4:00 PM Boys Volleyball **AWAY vs American Leadership Academy JV 4:30 / Varsity 5:30   Wednesday, April 7th: Baseball **AWAY vs Chandler Prep @ Tempe Diablo Complex 5:00 PM   Co-Ed Track & Field **AWAY Nike Chandler Rotary Small School Division @ Chandler HS 3:30 PM   Girls Beach Volleyball vs River Valley at Court One 3:30 PM   Friday, April 9th: Baseball *HOME vs Scottsdale Prep at 4:30 PM

*HOME GAMES WILL HOST 3 PARENTS/GUARDIANS FOR EACH ATHLETE **ALL SPORTS ARE SELF TRANSPORT FOR PRACTICE, GAMES & EVENTS.

Congratulations to five Horizon Honors softball players that were nominated for AZ Central player of the week: Piper Corey Jessica Leake Lucy Holweger Adrianna Kaye Lillian Wilson Piper Corey was also one of four finalists by AZ Central for the top overall award. The team also remains undefeated with a 4-0 record. The Eagles next game is Monday, April 5th at 4:00 PM at Valley Christian. GO EAGLES!

LEARN, BELIEVE, DREAM, DARE

Horizon Honors MUN did an outstanding job competing in the University of Arizona's Model United Nations conference on March 27th & 28th.

Rohan Bulusu, Vice President of MUN, pictured left, won the top award, Best Delegate, while representing Slovakia in the International Court of Justice. Carsten Oyer won Best Paper and displayed impressive diplomatic skills in committee while representing Lithuania in UNICEF. Pradyoth Velagapudi, President of MUN, won a scholarship, an honorable mention for his performance in committee despite his ACL surgery a few days prior to the conference. Talk about grit and dedication! Sasha Wells, John Anawalt, Max Greco, Emma McEnaney, David Prieto represented Horizon Honors admirably.

COLLEGE & CAREER

Attention Arizona high school juniors and seniors! the #FBI Phoenix Teen Academy is now accepting applications. Meet #FBI personnel, learn about evidence collection, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what we do. Applications due are due April 14. To apply visit: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/phoenix/community-outreach

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are want to ensure you and your family are well informed about the opportunities and resources available to you to pay for college. They have teamed up to host joint virtual information sessions for prospective students and families throughout the year. For more information visit: https://visit.asu.edu/tri-university

‌ APPLY NOW FOR THE 2021-2022 GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COMMISSION

The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) is seeking inspiring youth leaders from Arizona high schools to serve on the 2021-2022 Governor's Youth Commission (GYC). The GYC brings together a diverse group of high school students to identify and address the greatest challenges facing Arizona’s youth by developing innovative community impact projects, establishing partnerships with young leaders across the state, and advising the Governor. Commissioners are selected through a competitive application process. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student during the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are currently being accepted until May 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Spring Testing Update: Per Arizona state testing requirements, all students in the required cohorts, both in-person and remote learners, will need to come to campus to complete AzM2 (AzMerit) and AIMS Science testing in the spring. The way we are facilitating testing, without further affecting class time and maintaining COVID mitigation strategies to the best of our abilities, is to have certain cohorts of students come to campus on different Asynchronous Wednesdays from April 14th through May 5th. Please reference the following graphic which maps out the different activities, including testing, happening on upcoming Asynchronous Wednesdays. A more detailed communication regarding the processes and procedures for testing will be sent out closer to the testing dates.

CALENDAR

APRIL DATES April 1 Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 2 Art Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM Pre-Med Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 5 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM International Thespians Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Key Club Leadership 2:45 – 3:15 PM Model United Nations (MUN) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 6 Free Write Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Protect Our Environment (POE) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Red Cross Club 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 7 Asynchronous Learning Day Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 8 Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Cards Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Virtual Tech Tour of ASU Gammage for Int'l Thespian Members & Drama 3-4 & 5-6 Honors students 4:00 – 5:00pm Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 9 National Honor Society (NHS) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 10 Theatre Arts Sets Up & Rehearsal 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM April 12 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM He for She Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Key Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 13 Jewish Student Union (JSU) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Wilderness Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM April 14 Asynchronous Learning Day Grades 9, 11, & 12 On-Campus Testing for In-Person & Distant Learning Students 8:00 am to 11:30 AM Grades 7, 8 & 10 Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM     April 15 Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM Senior Cap & Gown Distribution 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM   April 16 Art Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM Pre-Med Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM APRIL DATES  April 19 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM International Thespians Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Key Club Leadership 2:45 – 3:15 PM Model United Nations (MUN) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 20 Free Write Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Protect Our Environment (POE) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Red Cross Club 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 21 Asynchronous Learning Day Grades 7, 9, & 12 On-Campus Testing for In-Person & Distant Learning Students 8:00 am to 11:30 AM Grades 8, 10, & 11 Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 22 Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Cards Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Arts Parent Picture Rehearsal 5:00 – 8:00 PM   April 23 National Honor Society (NHS) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Arts Performance 7:30 – 9:30 PM   April 24 Theatre Arts Performance 3:30 – 5:30 PM   April 26 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM He for She Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Key Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 27 Jewish Student Union (JSU) 2:45 – 3:15 PM Wilderness Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM School Board Meeting - 5 PM   April 28 Asynchronous Learning Day Grades 9, 11, & 12 On-Campus Testing for In-Person & Distant Learning Students 8:00 am to 11:30 AM Grades 7, 8 & 10 Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 29 Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 30 Art Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM Pre-Med Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Arts Performance 3:30 – 5:30 PM   May 1 Theatre Arts Performance 7:30 – 9:30 PM

This is a reminder that face coverings are required for all staff and students (ages 2+) when inside school buildings, anywhere on school grounds, inside school vehicles, and at school-related activities, whether indoor or outdoor.  Face coverings will not be provided by the school. Students will be allowed to remove face coverings while eating or drinking. In addition, students will be required to wear face coverings outside and during some PE activities. Finally, students may be allowed breaks to remove their face coverings at appropriate times and locations. However, please understand that social distancing is not guaranteed. Please pack extra face coverings in student backpacks, as coverings may get dirty during the day. Again, the schools will not supply face coverings. Face coverings MUST: Fully cover a person’s nose and mouth Fit snugly but comfortably against the wide of the face and under the chin. Remain affixed in place without the use of one’s hands. Not have holes except for band-style masks when actively playing an instrument. Not be face shields. However, face shields may be used in addition to face covering. Follow the “all clothing and accessory guidelines” dress code guidelines.  High School Dress Code Be laundered regularly or disposed of appropriately

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