The Stinging News
February 16, 2024
Hornung Elementay
Jack Yates - Principal
Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/179
Address: 4680 Bauer, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: 810-299-4451
PTO Buzz
February 26th - March 1st is Career Week at Hornung. We’ll have guest speakers talking to the grades about their professions. Wednesday, February 28th the kids are encouraged to dress-up for their future career! If you’d like to talk about your profession, here are links to sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADA62BA3F9C07-47194599-kindergarten#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADA62BA3F9C07-47194212-1stgrade?#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADA62BA3F9C07-47194407-2ndgrade#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADA62BA3F9C07-47257183-3rdscience#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADA62BA3F9C07-47257238-4thgrade#/
The Lost and Found is filling-up again. A big thanks to the parents who are posting pictures on FaceBook and tidying up the area. Please stop by to reclaim your family’s lost clothes!
For Valentine’s Day, Hornung Staff were given Emergen-C energy boost mixes; and our mascot, Hope the Hornet, gave out stickers. We also recognized our School Resource Officer, Mr. Jackson, with a gift card and gratitude for keeping our children safe.
The Hornung PTO has an online family & business directory and registration is now reopened for families who missed the fall sign-up. Participation is completely optional and requires each family to fill out the following Google form, see link provided below. The directory will only be shared with families who opt to be included in the directory. The deadline to submit your information is 03/01/2024.
-Our next PTO meeting is March 1st.
-Friday, March 8th will be Movie Night at Hornung. We will be watching The Super Mario Brothers Movie. This is NOT a drop-off event. Pre-orders for pizza will be announced soon.
-Wednesday, May 8th will be our first “Hornung's Got Talent!” show at the Brighton Center for Performing Arts. Sign-ups will be starting soon.
You can join the Hornung PTO on Facebook and/or follow us at www.hornungpto.com
Your 2023-24 PTO,
Vice Presidents: Lesley Beebe & Erin Bradley
Treasurer: Michele Mannooch
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
Hornung PTO Events
Monday, February, 19th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development)
Friday, March 1st - PTO Meeting
Friday, March 8th - Sunday, March 17th - Silent Auction
Monday, March 11th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development) / Airborne Fundraiser (Jump times @ 12, 12:30 and 1)
Wednesday, March 13th - Rollerama (5-7pm)
Thursday, March 21st - Popcorn Day
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
A note from the Nurse's office
Medication Including Over the Counter
A quick reminder about the board policy regarding medication: All medication including over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, TUMS, cough drops, etc.) must have a MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM. This form requires both the parent's and the medical provider's signature. Without both signatures, we cannot give medication to your student. Also, the school cannot provide this medication. You must supply this medication for your student. The clinic does not have extra. This comes from board policy found here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2615
If your child is sick...
Students are not allowed to return to school if:
They have a fever.
They must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the aid or use of medication.
They must be vomit or diarrhea free for 24 hours.
Please do not send medication in with your student.
Staff is not allowed to dispense any medication without a signed Medical Authorization Form signed by a physician.
For more detailed information:
BAS Mental 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 by focusing on Relationships, Student Wellness, and Increasing a Mindset for Learning and Growth. Each week we will share a Tip/Resource.
Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website or download the new App by typing in Brighton Area Schools on the itunes store or google play. This app will allow students, parents, staff and community members access to resources and support in the areas of Mental Health & Wellness. In addition, you can receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.
Attention Livingston County Parents!
In an effort to proactively support students' overall well-being, we're partnering with ParentGuidance.org to provide a monthly virtual Mental Health Series developed by licensed therapists.
This series will be virtual, interactive, and is designed to help parents and caregivers support students. Starting in November, you can join these monthly sessions both on-site at your district or online for remote viewing. Attendance and interactions are kept completely anonymous from other viewers.
Friendly Reminder - Therapy Dog
We wanted to share a friendly reminder to our families about pets on school grounds. Because our school has a therapy dog, we ask that non-service animals be kept at home. This is for the safety of our therapy dog, Suzie. When Suzie is at school she is trained to do a job. When other dogs are on the property during school hours it is distracting for her and/or could put her in potential danger.
Thank you for understanding.
Important Reminder!
Reporting Your Student's Absence in Parent Connect
There is a helpful feature in Parent Connect that allows you to enter your student’s absence. Simply log into parent connect and click on the link Report Absence. The Report Absence link will open a screen for you to complete. If you have more than one student check the name of the student for whom an absence is being submitted. Add the applicable dates. If you check the All Day flag attendance will be submitted for the am and pm periods. If you do not check the All Day flag times must be entered and attendance will be submitted for whichever periods meet during the time range (based on period schedule). If you use Parent Connect to report your child's absence you do not need to call the attendance line.
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
Bell Schedule
Student Drop Off: 8:55 AM
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