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.

ATHLETICS

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE! MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS (Dates and times are subject to change.) Tuesday, April 6th Basketball *HOME  vs Scottsdale Christian Girls 5:00 Boys 6:00   Wednesday, April 7th Basketball *HOME  vs Rancho Solano Girls 5:00 Boys 6:00   Friday, April 9th Basketball **AWAY  vs Scottsdale Christian Girls 4:00 Boys 5:00

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

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.

8th Grade Baby Pictures due Friday, April 9th!

CALENDAR

APRIL DATES April 2 Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 5 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 6 Critical Thinking Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Protect Our Environment (POE) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM   April 7 Asynchronous Learning Day Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 8 Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 9 Baking Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Calligraphy Club 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 Cartooning Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Spirit Week: Pajama Day MS Snack & Supply Distribution for upcoming game night 2:45 to 4:00 pm outside of Secondary Office Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 13 Jewish Student Union (JSU) 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Spirit Week: Neon Day MS Snack & Supply Distribution for upcoming game night 2:45 to 4:00 pm outside of Secondary Office 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 MS Spirit Week: Athletic Wear NJHS Candidate Information Packets due by 3:45 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM April 15 Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Gamers Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Spirit Week: Hat Day APRIL DATES April 16 Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Virtual Party: Glow in the Dark Game Night 4:00 to 6:00 pm Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM April 19 Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 20 Critical Thinking Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Protect Our Environment (POE) Club 2:45 – 3:15 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 NJHS: Virtual Paperwork Completion Meeting 2:45 – 3:45 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 22 Theatre Arts Parent Picture Rehearsal 5:00 – 8:00 PM Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 23 Baking Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Calligraphy Club 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 Cartooning Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM   April 27 Jewish Student Union (JSU) 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 Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM MS Gamers Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM   April 30 Band Council 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.  Middle School Dress Code Be laundered regularly or disposed of appropriately

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