The Stinging News
February 10, 2023
Hornung Elementary
Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com
Website: https://mi02209968.schoolwires.net/Domain/179
Location: 4680 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116, USA
Phone: 810-299-4450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903286896458386/
Important Phone Numbers
Hornung Office - 810-299-4450
Hornung Attendance Line - 810-299-4454
Jack Yates, Principal Office 810-299-4451
Hornung Fax - 810-299-4460
Hornung Friendship Center – 810-299-4461
BAS Central Office - 810-299-4000
BAS Transportation – 810-299-3890
School of Choice 2023-24
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC) 2023-24 ... New student School of Choice (SOC) applications for the 2023-24 school year will be accepted only during the application collection windows noted below for the following grade levels. Brighton Area Schools will accept applications for non-resident (SOC) students who reside within Livingston County (105) and any contiguous county (105c).
UNLIMITED - Kindergarten, Grades 5-11 - OPEN
(Applications accepted from 2/1/23 through 8/11/23 @ 3:00 PM)
UNLIMITED - Bridge Alternative High School (9-12) - OPEN
(Applications accepted from 2/1/23 through 9/7/23 @ 3:00 PM)
*LIMITED - Jr. Kindergarten, Grades 1-4 & 12 - CLOSED
(Applications accepted from 4/3/23 through 5/5/23 @ 3:00 PM)
When Can A Brighton Resident Enroll For Junior Kindergarten Program....
Please click on the link to reach the BAS Enrollment page.
PTO Buzz
Next week is Kindness Week. Please consider dropping-off new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens, coats, snow pants, and boots in the bins by the main office. Kindness shirts can be purchased at Ivory Vines while supplies are available.
Monday & Tuesday, February 13 & 14: Hornung Hut (school store) during lunch.
Wednesday, February 15th: Last day to submit photos for the Hornung Yearbook.
Thursday, February 16th: Popcorn Thursday for $1 -and- Pajama Day for an additional $1 to support Hornung’s Peer-to-Peer program. See flier.
You can join the Hornung Elementary PTO group on FaceBook. We’ve a new website: www.hornungpto.com. Please consider setting Hornung as your rewards recipient for Amazon Smile and Kroger Rewards.
Your PTO,
President: Deanne Ferrell
Vice President: Erin Bradley & Lesley Beebe
Treasurer: Michele Manooch
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
Hornung Elementary School / PTO Events
Monday, February 13th - Tuesday, February 14th - Valentine's Hornung Hut
Monday, February 13th - Friday, February 17th - Kindness Week
Thursday, February 16th - Popcorn Day
Monday, February 20th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development)
Youth Softball Drop In Clinic
The Brighton High School softball program is hosting drop in clinics for students in grades 1st-6th of all ability levels. Parents can reach out to Kaitlyn Lipinski Lipinskik@brightonk12.com or Coach Pizzo Dpizzo@legacycentermichigan.com. Please see the attached flyer and the the sign up link below.
VOLUNTEERS
*NEW Attendance Parent Connect Feature*
PARENT CONNECT
Parent Connect a web-based application that allow parents/guardians to view information for your child's current school year. Logging into Parent Connect will enable you to see your child's placement, report card, and lunch account. In addition, parents/guardians can add or change emergency contacts. Please click on the link for more information.
BAS Health and Wellness
As a district we are increasing our efforts to support the Mental Health and Wellness of our students, families and the community. We are increasing our efforts on Relationships, Student Wellness, and Increasing a Mindset for Learning and Growth. These Tips/Resources are one of the many ways we are increasing our efforts. Additional resources and information can be found on the BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.
Suzie's Amazon Wish List
With Suzie being new to Hornung there are some things that she could use to help her get acclimated at school. If any families wanted to purchase something to help her get set up you can click on her Amazon wishlist below. All items from her wishlist will be used for Suzie at Hornung. Thanks for all your love welcoming sweet Suzie to Hornung!
Extra change of clothes
End of the day change of plans
Student Nutrition
Daily Start Time
First Bell: 9:01 AM
Second Bell: 9:05 AM
Starting Time In Class: 9:05 AM
Dismissal Time: 3:57 PM
Students eating Breakfast may enter the cafeteria at 8:45 AM