The Stinging News
March 3, 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
PTO Buzz
Our Silent Auctions are underway! Please use the link to go see the great gift baskets that our parent volunteers created. The auction will end on Sunday, March 5th at 9pm.
https://www.32auctions.com/Hornung2023
Do you have books your child has outgrown? Please consider donating books in good condition to our Free Book Table. During the month of March, we want to get as many books as we can in the hands of our students to build a love of reading and grow at home libraries! We are in high need of graphic novels and chapter books!
Wednesday, March 8th: Rollerama Fundraiser. If you haven’t been or know, Rollerama is a skate rink & game center on Grand River. They host several “Hornung Nights” and provide a final return to the school. The cost is $9/person which covers admission and roller skate rental.
Wednesday, March 22nd: join us for Bagels & Books during March Reading Month. You need to sign-up for this in the link below. You can come to school at 8:00 am to read and snack with your child in the cafeteria.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4fa5aa22a46-bagels
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
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.
*NEW Attendance Parent Connect Feature*
Hornung Elementary School / PTO Events
Thursday, March 9th - Rollerama Fundraiser
Monday, March 13th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development)
Thursday, March 16th - Popcorn Day
Monday, March 27th - Friday, March 31st - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
Thursday, April 6th - PTO Meeting
Friday, April 7th - NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 10th - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, April 13th - Science Exploration Assembly Day JK-1st grades
Friday, April 14th - Science Exploration Assembly Day 2nd-4th grades
Monday, April 17th - Spring Chorus Concert
Wednesday, April 19th - Science Fair Registration Deadline
Thursday, April 20th - Popcorn Day
Monday, April 24th - Science fair
Thursday April 27th - Rollerama Fundraiser
Job Opportunity
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
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