Welcome Our New Counselor,
Mrs. Andrea Dinardo!
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Hello, Eagles! I am very excited to become a part of the Horizon Honors Family, truly my home away from home! I have so enjoyed being a part of the community as a parent and now as a grandparent with both grandsons attending as well as our daughter Bethany Neel teaching at Horizon Honors Secondary School!
I was born in Indiana and moved to Arizona at the age of 5 and have been here ever since. I graduated from McClintock High School where I met David Dinardo! (Married now 33 years) I have been a counseling Social Worker for 29 years. My trauma-focused population has always been working with children and families. I taught Preschool for 11 years, was a substitute teacher in the Tempe Elementary School District, and worked as a school counselor in the Kyrene Elementary School District. I am a proud parent of 3 wonderful children and an even prouder grandparent of 2 precious boys. I love all things Disney, football, movies, popcorn and tacos.
I have experience working in crisis mobile teams/first response, with victims of child abuse/domestic violence/DCS/Foster care, eating disorders, self-harm/suicide prevention, and grief/loss. Prior to coming to Horizon Honors I was working at Banner Children’s Hospital with Pediatric Oncology, where I connected with many resources in the valley including The Leukemia Foundation where I will serve as a board member.
My goal is to make everyone I come into contact with feel as welcome and comfortable as the staff has always made me feel here. I love the school environment and the wonderful community we have here at Horizon Honors!
This past year has been such a challenging time for all of our staff, students and their families-not only physically but emotionally. I see my role here as Elementary School Counselor as an encouraging presence, a safe and non-judgemental space to share, and a fierce and compassionate advocate (Self-Care!!) for all members of the Horizon Honors community!
Recognizing, processing and normalizing these powerful feelings with staff, students and parents (1:1. social /emotional needs groups, classrooms) as they are coming back from a long time apart is key in building a successful year.
Thank you for the opportunity to encourage, embrace and empower these amazing students! I am ever so grateful.
- Mrs. Dinardo
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COFFEE CONNECTION RESCHEDULED!
You won't want to miss Coffee Connection! On Friday, August 13th at 8:15 a.m. both new and returning parents are invited to join us in the Media Center to meet other parents from your child's classes and much more! Coffee will be provided.
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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 that 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. Progress on the learning outcomes is noted in the PowerSchool program. Participation in the ILP Conference is required. Students might not be promoted to the next grade level and/or graduate without this involvement.
First quarter ILP Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, August 19th and Friday, August 20th.
Please remember, ILP days are early release days for students. Students are expected to come with their parents to their scheduled ILP conference. Expect to spend about 45 minutes reviewing your child’s work, setting goals and meeting with teachers. If your family has multiple student siblings, please plan accordingly.
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.
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After school clubs are a great way to explore interests and develop talents. Please choose the club your student is interested in and follow the directions on how to pay and register. |
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Lunch Program is Back!
Resumes Monday, August 23, the menu opens Monday, August 9.
Important Information:
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All existing profiles will need to be updated with your students new 2021-2022 Grade/Room Color.
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All existing accounts use the same login/password.
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New Accounts (new families or never ordered) please use password: HCLC1
- Direct links found on Horizon Honors Website OR Phone App- Lunch Program Icon.
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Bookmark URL https://horizonhonors.boonli.com/.
Reminders:
Order deadline is EVERY Friday at 11:59 p.m. PST for the following week of lunches.
- All changes to an order must be done prior to the weekly deadline.
- Check out our vendors and meal choices
- You can order different food options and multiples of items on a single day!
- You can order weekly, monthly or full quarter whatever fits your budget.
Need assistance call 1-800-381-6511 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.PST)
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Don't forget about the Horizon Honors Directories!
Horizon Honors Schools offers two directories to share contact information with other families.
The family directory can be used to setup play dates, etc.
The carpool directory is a list of families interested in finding carpool partners!
Both forms are voluntary but must be completed by August 9.
No changes to the directories will be made after this time. All directory participants will be sent a link to the information shortly after the forms are closed.
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STUDENT FEE REMINDER
There are a few changes this year, so here is a quick guide detailing HOW and WHERE to pay your student’s fees:
The Consumable Supply Fee and any Elective Fees (Grades 5-6) are paid through PowerSchool.
Once you log in, select Account Preferences in the left margin to make sure your email address is up to date and that all of your Horizon Honors students are linked to your account. Then select Pay Online to view fees.
Fees can only be accessed on a computer – phones will not work.
From the Summary Tab, you should see all students linked to your PowerSchool account and their fees. Select each Student Tab to view and add fees to your cart. Then click on the Cart icon in the top right to choose a payment method.
You can pay all fees in full, make a Partial Payment, or set up a Payment Plan that will break up the total into 5 equal installments that will be automatically charged on the 18th of each month – August through December. Installment Plans are unique to each school, so if you have both Elementary and Secondary students, you will need to set up a Payment Plan for both schools (K-6 and 7-12). Note: Lost, Damaged, or Missing Books will be assessed a fee and must be paid separately from Installment Plans.
Click HERE for a short Online Payment tutorial.
*The Consumable Supply Fee covers student supplies (markers, glue, scissors, construction paper, etc.) that Horizon Honors provides for each student, as well as classroom and school supplies including copy paper, toner, tissues, wipes, technology supplies, teacher supplies, etc.
If you wish to waive this optional supply fee, you may instead provide a comparable assortment of classroom/school supplies. Contact the Front Office for a waiver and list of acceptable supplies.
Student Fees
Please pay in-full or set up a Payment Plan by that time.
All other fees – Athletics, Student Clubs, Events, Club Horizon, 3-4 Kartchner Caverns, 5-6 Camp Conundrum, etc. – can be found here. Elementary Field Trip Fees will also be paid on the Horizon Honors website – look for further communication when details are finalized.
In order to apply for Financial Assistance, please contact the Front Office.
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- Allow enough time for drop-off and pick up. There will be congestion.
- Watch for and take direction from staff members both in the parking lots and at the crosswalks.
- Do not park in reserved spaces.
- DO NOT DROP OFF PRIOR TO DROP-OFF TIMES! Students will not be allowed on campus prior to the scheduled drop-off times.
DROP OFF TIMES:
Kindergarten - 7:45 to 8:00 a.m.
Grades 1-4 - 8 to 8:15 a.m.
Grades 5-6 - 7:45 to 8:00 a.m.
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Parents/guardians and younger siblings may walk with students to their classrooms in the mornings. For the first two weeks of school, classrooms will be working on community building. Therefore, we ask that all visitors leave our campus when the school day begins. Look for more details on volunteering and visiting campus after the first two weeks of school in the coming weeks!
Student Pickup Options:
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Drive through pick up. Please read and follow the Traffic Flow Map when driving through to pick up your student(s). Please have your child’s name and classroom posted on their dashboard. No group gathering of students or parents will be permitted in front of the school or at the classroom doors.
- If you filled out the Elementary Dismissal Permission Form for your student(s) to walk home, walk across to the Mountain Park Church lot to meet you or leave with a Secondary sibling and still have questions please call Elementary Front Office at 480-659-3100.
- If you park when picking up your child, all visitors will wait on the sidewalk closest to Frye Road. Please have a sign with your child's name and grade level.
- Please know students are not allowed to play or loiter in the Mountain Park Church parking lot after school. The parking lot is not a supervised location. Please be prompt in picking up your student(s).
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If changes need to be made after school begins on August 2nd, written permission is required. Please email Diane Minium in the front office. Please allow 24 hours to process changes. It's important to talk with your student ahead of time so they can know where they will be meeting you.
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GRADES 5-6 ATHLETICS
Welcome to 5th and 6th Grade Horizon Horizon Honors Eagles Athletics! This Fall we are excited to offer Girls Volleyball!
Coach Needed:
If interested in coaching the 5-6 Girls team please contact Nate Agostini.
Below, you will be able to find information regarding your season, calendar dates, Athletic Handbooks for policy review, forms for your completion, and the steps for paying your athletic fees.
Dates:
Grades 5-6 paperwork is due August 18, tryouts begin August 23.
Athletic Handbook:
We are proud to announce that we will be using Register My Athlete for our registration process this year. Families will provide all of their athlete's paperwork through this portal to seek eligibility for Fall Tryouts.
Forms: All forms for the 2021-2022 athletic season are available on Register My Athlete's website. Please download the documents for submission to your physician and signatures from Parent/Guardian and athletes. Upload your materials for review and acceptance.
CLICK HERE for directions for using the register my athlete website. The slides provide step-by-step directions with pictures for your reference.
If you have questions, please call Jan Appel at 480-659-3011. Looking forward to a great season! Go, Eagles!
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#horizonhonors
#strongertogether
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DON'T FORGET TO ENROLL IN CLUB HORIZON!
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Looking for before or after school options for your student? Then look to Club Horizon! Club Horizon is a before and after school program for children that are enrolled at Horizon Honors Elementary School. Club Horizon provides structured time in age-appropriate groups on our secure campus. Club Horizon also offers care options during school breaks.
For additional information or questions about Club Horizon, contact the office at (480) 659-3182.
Before School Program:
6:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.
$7 per day (scheduled)
After School Program:
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$13 per day (scheduled)
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August 9 - Carpool and Student Directory Forms Due
August 11 - Fall Athletic Paperwork Due
August 13 - Coffee Connection
August 16 - Fall Athletic Tryouts Begin
August 17 & 18 - Picture Days
August 19 & 20 - Early Release & ILP Conferences
August 24 - School Board Meeting 5pm
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Horizon Honors Elementary |
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16233 South 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Office: 480.659.3100
Attendance: 480.659.3062
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