Horace Mann & Leet Connect
June 15, 2022
Summer Updates and Back to School Planning
Updated 2022-23 Calendars
Our calendars required some slight revisions. Please refer to the calendars linked below for the updates.
School Supply Lists for 2022-23
Horace Mann (TK-6)
Leet Center (Preschool)
Save the Date - Back to School Night - August 11, 2022
Bring your child's school supplies, visit the classroom, and connect with the teachers!
Summer Hours
Office Hours
By appointment only
Email and phone messages will be monitored daily
7:00am - 5:30pm
Closed:
- June 17 - Juneteenth (University Closed)
- July 4 - Independence Day (University Closed)
Preschool - Extended Care (June & July only)
7:30am - 5:30pm
Closed:
- June 17 - Juneteenth (University Closed)
- July 4 - Independence Day (University Closed)
Information about Brown Hall parking lot closure, July 22-29
Due to asphalt repairs, the circle drive west of Everett W. Brown Education Hall (Lot 56) will close from Friday, July 22, through Friday, July 29.
The lot will be closed at the crosswalk near the northwest corner of Horace Mann’s outdoor classroom. During the closure, all exits to Brown Hall will be in use in case of an emergency.
Parents of Horace Mann and Leet Center students should use the circle drive northwest of the J.W. Jones Student Union (Lot 57) for 15-minute parking, including during parent drop-off from 7 to 9 a.m. and pick-up from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Parents and children should enter Brown Hall through the main entrance on the building’s east side and navigate to classrooms for drop-off and pick-up.
Staffing Announcements for 2022-2023
Kindergarten
Preschool
3rd & 4th Grade Master Teacher
3rd & 4th Grade Associate Teacher
Hello, my name is Ann Stiens. I grew up in Conception Jct., MO, although I have lived the majority of my life in Maryville, MO. I have enjoyed 30 years of teaching in a variety of settings and grade levels. I have a son and daughter-in-law, Dillon and Haylee Stiens, and grandchildren, Carson and Olivia that live in Maryville. I also have a daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Colm Allan that live in Meridian, ID. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to the new adventure in teaching at the Horace Mann Lab School.
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Leet Center and Horace Mann Nanny List
The following Northwest students have expressed interest in having their information shared with families for babysitting/nanny opportunities. Please feel free to contact them with any questions &/or
opportunities you may have.
Name: Nicole David
Email: nicoledavid030@gmail.com
Cell #: 660-254-7077
I am a junior at Northwest available in the summer to babysit. I can do date nights, or something consistent throughout the whole summer. As of right now I am available whenever during the summer, I have my own car and I have been working for the Leet center since last year, I work in the infant/toddler center and in the preschool, I plan to graduate in spring 2023 with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Name: Lyn Vaught
Email: kaitlynvaught@yahoo.com
Cell #: (660) 853-1658
I am a sophomore at Northwest available all summer, whenever I am needed. I can drive and have my own car. I have been a Horace Mann employee since August and plan to graduate with a bachelor's in psychology.
Name: Brayden Hanf
Email: S538882@nwmissouri.edu
Cell #: 913-742-3290
I am going into my junior year at Northwest as an Early Childhood Education major. I am available to babysit most evenings and weekends. I have my own car and can drive. I have been a Leet Center employee in the Preschool since August 2020 and Infant Toddler Center since August 2021. I plan to graduate in the spring of 2024 and teach a grade between preschool and third grade.
Name: Molly Dabb
School email: s535392@nwmissouri.edu
Personal email: mollyjeandabb@gmail.com
Phone: 515-441-9575
Hello, my name is Molly Dabb! I am a senior here at Northwest Missouri State, majoring in Early Childhood Education. I will be living in Maryville this summer to complete a couple of classes, and I am looking into finding a babysitting job. If you are in need, or know anyone in need of childcare, please reach out!
I love working with children as I want it to be my career, but it is also a passion of mine. I have completed Practicum in Horace Mann for the grades of Preschool (Mrs. Buck), Kindergarten (Mrs. Hansen), and Third/Fourth grade (Mrs. Ferris)! I have found that the younger kiddos are my sweet spot!
Availability: From June 6th to July 1st, I will be enrolled in an in-person class here at Northwest from 10:15 A.M. to 11:55 A.M.
Horace Mann Laboratory School * Phyllis & Richard Leet Center
Horace Mann Laboratory School is located on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University serving children in grades K-6. Horace Mann is one of only a small number of laboratory schools in the United States. Horace Mann provides a hands-on, project-based learning, individualized approach that is only possible with small class sizes and multiple teachers. Students of all ages make Horace Mann home, from our youngest kindergarten students to University practicum students. Master teachers provide a unique learning environment for all students that include technology, innovative best practices, and exemplary educational experiences. From measuring temperatures and creating data tables at our University Pond, learning about recycling at the on-campus recycling center, roller skating and swimming lessons in Physical Education class, and multicultural education from student organizations on campus, Horace Mann provides the best educational experience for your child.
The Leet Center serves children 6 weeks to 6 years old. At the Leet Center, family relationships and children are our passion! At the heart of our learning together, you will find educators who see children as capable learners. Children learn through investigation, exploration, and communication. Our pre-school environment is a natural home-like atmosphere that is filled with inquiry and joy each day.
The Leet Center is also home to our developing outdoor classroom and we believe that all the learning that happens indoors can also be present in the outdoor spaces. Open-ended materials and carefully cultivated spaces provide a place for collaboration, thinking, and representation of ideas. Our learning community includes educators and university students who are working together to listen and learn with children. Children, educators, and families each play an important role in honoring the intellectual and emotional integrity of children.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura King
Email: lmking@nwmissouri.edu
Website: nwmissouri.edu/horacemann
Location: 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO, USA
Phone: 660-562-1233
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoraceMannLaboratorySchool
Twitter: @HMlab123