Weekly Eblast -- 2/3/23

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

ART CONTEST - Dream. Draw. Win.

Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, together with the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office are asking Arizona kindergarten through 6th-grade students to picture their future careers and the education they need to achieve their dreams. The second-annual AZ529 Future Career Art Contest asks students to draw, paint or find a creative way to make an art piece representing their dream job. 

A total of 14 winners will be selected across the state and receive $529 towards opening a new or existing AZ529 Education Savings Plan account. Winners will be selected from various Arizona counties and at least one winner representing a district, charter, private, tribal school, and homeschool will be selected. Winners will be honored by Treasurer Kimberly Yee during a special ceremony at the State Capitol at the end of March.

In all, more than $7,000 will be distributed to 14 students to kickstart or contribute to saving for their educational plans beyond high school. Parents or guardians of the winners will be responsible for setting up an AZ529 account if an account does not already exist.

All entries must be submitted either online to https://az529.gov/artcontest/ or through direct mail. Entries must be received by March 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Congratulations to our students and all of their kind efforts! You helped us earn our designation of a kindness certified school!

The cost is $45 in advance, $50 for participants who register on the day of the event (as space allows). The event is limited to 50 participants. Payment will be available starting Friday, January 27.

1. Log In to your PowerSchool Account.
2. Select Purchases & Payments from the Sidebar.
3. Select the Student you are shopping for.
4. Select Items At Students' School.
5. Select Special Events.
6. Please fill out the Cheer Clinic Registration Form and turn it into the Elementary or Secondary office.

T-Shirt order deadline is Friday, February 10th. Registrations received after this date do not guarantee that a shirt or size will be available.

Registration is Non-Refundable. 

SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR MARCH 6 - 9

If you are interested we have many opportunities for you to help. 

Friday, March 3 - Set up day, this is the time for you to show your creative side! We will be setting up the displays and making the books look nice. 

Monday, March 6 to Thursday, March 9 - This is when you get to see the students really enjoying the books, choosing books and interacting with classmates! 

Friday, March 10 - Clean up time! We would love for you to come and help us pack up all leftover books and get them ready for Scholastic to pick up! 

Click on this link for specific times and details about volunteering.

Elementary classes will visit during the day that week, during their regularly scheduled time.

Students 1st grade and older are able to purchase items at the book fair, during their visit, using cash or an eWallet, available Thursday, February 16 for set up during their visit.

If you have any questions, please email Mindy Duet.

This is a great book to help parents share that it is OK to have these BIG FEELINGS and it is OK to show them as adults and parents that we all have these BIG FEELINGS too. (Can be found on Amazon)

If you or your child are struggling with BIG FEELINGS please contact our school counselor for support!  andrea.dinardo@horizonhonors.org

Horizon Honors Elementary uses an online organizational tool called SignUp.com which helps make signing up to volunteer easy and efficient. Elementary Field Days, Fun Runs, Field Trip Chaperone and Art Masterpiece Presenter and Helpers are just a few events you can sign up for via your students classroom calendar. In addition to the above activities, watch for opportunities via school e-blasts and K-6 Classroom Coordinator emails. Follow the steps below and find out more about a specific volunteer opportunity.

1. Fill out a Volunteer Application, this must be completed and processed prior to helping on campus. The volunteer application needs to be completed at the beginning of each school year.
2. Sign up using SignUp.com. Just click on your student's classroom to sign up. 5-6 parents and guardians please choose your students project group teacher unless directed otherwise.
3. Please bring your driver's license with you and check in at the Elementary office. When volunteering, small children/siblings are not allowed. If you are helping out in the classroom please read the Classroom Volunteer Guidelines and reach out if you have any questions.

We appreciate you taking the time to volunteer...it makes a difference!

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO

In order to be completely informed please check out the links below or visit our Horizon Honors Elementary School Resource Library.