Weekly Eblast 9/23/22

You are a part of your child’s learning! Be sure to schedule your ILP today!

Your child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is developed each quarter and includes individual learning outcomes your student is expected to achieve by the end of the quarter. This serves as both a visual indicator of progress and an agenda for personal conferences with the student’s teachers and parents. ILP goals are developed each quarter during a student/parent/teacher ILP conference. The conference includes a review of the student’s progress and goals for the upcoming quarter. Participation in the ILP Conference is required. Students might not be promoted to the next grade level and/or graduate without this involvement.

Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.

Please remember, ILP days are early release days for students. Students are expected to come with their parents to their scheduled ILP conference. If your family has multiple student siblings, please plan accordingly.

Kindergarten signups are listed by classroom.
1-2 parents/guardians sign up for your students' Reading and Math teacher.
3-4 parents/guardians sign up for your students' Language and Math teacher.
5-6 parents/guardians sign up for your students' Humanities, Math and Science teachers.
Specials and Student Support teachers are available.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Elementary Office 480-659-3100. We look forward to seeing you and your child at your ILP conference.

TO ORDER:

Parents/Students:

- Log In to your PowerSchool Account.

- Select "Purchases & Payments" from the sidebar.

- Select the student you are shopping for.

- Select items at student’s school and then click on "HORIZON STORE."

Friends/Family:

- Visit https://az-horizonhonors.intouchreceipting.com/

- Scroll down to "Guest Access."

- Log in or create an account.

- Select items at all schools and then find the "HORIZON STORE" at either school.

Don't miss out! Order now!

Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day

Monday, September 26th

Civics Celebration Day was signed into law in 2020 by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to celebrate a day when a majority of classroom instruction in the state's K–12 public schools is devoted to civics education. School districts and charter schools across Arizona are encouraged to use a wide range of engaging activities to teach students about civics. U.S. Justice Sandra Day

The week honors Justice Sandra Day O'Connor taking her seat on the bench as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and commends her dedication to promoting civics education. - Source

The Book Fair starts next week! We will be open starting on Monday, September 26th through Thursday, September 29th. We will be open daily from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Horizon Honors Elementary Summatives are on the same evenings. Please come before or after your scheduled Summative time, we will be open until 6:00pm.

Set up your EWALLET here! Cash and cards are also accepted.

There are 2 pre-order books available at this fair. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diaper Overload release date 10/25, $10.85 (9.99 + .86 tax).

Cat Kid Comic Club, Collaborations release date 11/29 (12.99 + 1.12 tax). If purchased during the book fair, books will be shipped to school and delivered to classrooms upon arrival.

Take a sneak peak at the Book Fair Flyer!

We Love Parent Volunteers! If you are interested in helping out with the Book Fair , we would love to have adult helpers!

We use SignUp.com for our Volunteers. Reach out to Mindy Duet if you have any questions.

3-4 House T-Shirts for Sale

House T-Shirts are now available for sale on the Horizon Honors web site! Show your house allegiance for only $10! Available in adult and youth sizes. Deadline to order is Monday, October 17th.

TO ORDER:

Parents/Students:

Log In to your PowerSchool Account.
Select "Purchases & Payments" from the sidebar.
Select the student you are shopping for.
Select Items at student’s school and then click on "3-4."
Click Buy and go to checkout.
Complete Checkout Step 1: Additional Info
Choose: Edumentis, Vivo Valor, Magnacredo, and Spirosomnium
Complete Checkout Step 2: Payment
When shirts come in they will be sent home with your student.

5-6 Winter Athletics:

The registration process is online for all athletes grades 5-12. Please go to Register My Athlete. Each family needs to create a family profile that includes all their athletes. Registration must be complete to be eligible for tryouts.

All Horizon Honors Eagle Athletes need a physical recorded on the AIA 2022-23 form dated after 3/1/22 uploaded to their RegisterMyAthlete.com account.

Payment Information:

The $150 athletic fee will be due after team selection is made. Payment can be made through PowerSchool, the deadline is Monday, November 18.

Capture How You Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free!

National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest

Beginning October 1st, families, students and schools across America are invited to participate in the 12th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest aimed at raising visibility to live drug-free by being creative.

Families can enter the contest by uploading a photo to www.redribbon.org/contest of their home front door, fence or mailbox decorated with a double-looped Red Ribbon and this year’s National Red Ribbon Week Theme: Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™

Please go to their website for more details and frequently asked questions.

Enter your family in the Red Ribbon Photo Contest 2022!

While we know that this is a sensitive topic it is important to share this information. We at Horizon take suicide seriously and the emotional and physical safety of your student is our utmost priority. You can reach our counselor Andrea Dinardo at andrea.dinardo@horizonhonors.org for any questions or concerns. We are here for you as well as your student.

If you or anyone you know has thoughts of suicide please reach out and call someone. There is help available. Your life matters.

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.

Fill out a Volunteer Application, this must be completed and processed prior to helping on campus. Please know the application does take 24 hours to process. The volunteer application needs to be completed at the beginning of each school year.
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.
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.