The Stinging News
January 21, 2022
Hornung Elementary
Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com
Website: https://mi02209968.schoolwires.net/Domain/179
Location: 4680 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: 810-299-4450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903286896458386/
*IMPORTANT* COVID-19 Self-Reporting
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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
Principal's Message
Please spread the word about our upcoming Kindergarten Round Up…
* KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP IN PERSON AT HORNUNG ELEMENTARY!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 pm
During Kindergarten Round Up, myself and other staff members will be providing pertinent information, along with a Q and A session! Please join us that evening! Also, registering your child for kindergarten is such an exciting and monumental time. The enrollment window will open on February 1st for the 2022-23 school year.
Please view the Checklist & Detailed Instructions to start this process.
Pre-Enrollment - Keep your login information - it will be needed to make any changes.
To Submit your information, we offer two options:
(1) Upload required documents while in Pre-Enrollment
(2) Click here to make an APPOINTMENT with the enrollment office to submit all documents in person.
We will not be accepting enrollment documents via email or fax at this time.
Once your information has been reviewed by our Enrollment Office, you will receive confirmation on the status of the enrollment. Your patience is appreciated.
In addition, here are some things to consider when choosing the right program for your child..
There are options that Brighton Area Schools offer for incoming students, which include Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Both are full day elementary options taught by highly qualified teachers. The State of Michigan is continually striving for stronger academic focus in all grade levels. You can only imagine that aspect places many demands on our young learners. Most children are ready for the Kindergarten day, but not quite all of them. This is where a program such as Junior Kindergarten would come into play. Also, if your child won’t be turning 5 until after August, usually JK is the right option. We call these kids “our young 5’s” and almost always recommend JK. If these students start out in Kindergarten, remember that with fall birthdays would graduate from high school being 17.
Below are some of the Junior Kindergarten program highlights:
* Smaller class size. Lower student to teacher ratio.
* Educational Assistant in the classroom for most of the day
* Focus on social-emotional development
* Continuity in instruction with Kindergarten curriculum.
* Opportunities for enhancing social behaviors and healthy habits
* Developing life-long skills including independence and leadership ability
* Foundational literacy skill building that is hands-on and interactive
* Acquiring and strengthening fine and gross motor skills
* Developmentally appropriate academic focus that is differentiated and child specific
* Most importantly, building life-long learners that ENJOY learning
Lastly, If you have reservations about your child’s success in Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten is the place for them. Junior Kindergarten is often considered the gift of time, allowing children a whole year to develop both socially and academically. If you have any questions about Kindergarten or Jr. Kindergarten, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, Jack Yates
Hornung Elementary Principal
8102994451
Just as a reminder.....
Please do not send your child to school if your child is experiencing any illness symptoms such as,
Fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
Cough
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
Other symptoms, including chills, body aches, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, and nausea/vomiting.
Thank you!
PTO Buzz
Next Wednesday, January 26th from 5p-7p: we are hosting a Rollerama after-school skate. Only $10 per person which includes skate rental & admission. Besides skating, there are fun games to play and food. Please join us!
The Hornung Silent Auction is right around the corner. Each class has been tasked with the creation of a themed basket(s) to auction off. We are looking for parent volunteers to coordinate the efforts for each class. Tasks would include creating a signup genius, collecting donation items, and then putting them together for the auction. This is a very easy way to volunteer and all tasks can be done at your leisure. The PTO also has template emails and signup genius examples to help you every step of the way. Most of the work will take place during February with baskets due the first week of March. The auction is planned for mid March. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you are interested in helping out!
Teachers had a development day on Monday. The teachers and staff were given a Chinese lunch from Golden House. We are also putting together a fun giveaway too. If you have any unwanted or spare giftcards, please consider donating them to us. Cards can be dropped off at the main office or PayPal can be made to Hornungpto@gmail.com.
Your PTO,
President: Deanne Ferrell
Vice President: Jami Kilduff
Treasurer: Karen Nicholson
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
Counselor Corner!
Happy New Year from your Elementary Counselor, Mrs. McKiddy! We hope you had a well rested, and memory filled, time with your loved ones. For the month of January we are diving into mindfulness, yoga, and other practices that treat the mind, body, and soul. The goal of these lessons is to promote self-regulation and self-reflection in our young learners, as well as to practice a sense of peace and calm during our days.
Lets Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work together to determine if supports are needed here at school.
More Resources: We also have our BAS Elementary Counseling website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer/Hornung
https://sites.google.com/brightonk12.com/bas-elementary-counseling/home
Parent Referral Form: bit.ly/McKiddyParentRequest
Student Check-in Form: bit.ly/CounselorStudentCheckIn
Don't forget your mask for the bus
Note from the Attendance Secretary
Please pack a change of clothes
Lunch Schedule
JK and K Lunch 11:45-12:10 Recess 12:10-12:30
2nd Lunch 12:15-12:40 Recess 12:40-1:00
1st Lunch 12:45-1:10 Recess 1:10-1:30
3rd Lunch 1:10-1:35 Recess 1:35-1:55
4th Lunch 1:40-2:05 Recess 2:05-2:25
Important Information from BAS Student Nutrition Department
The McKinney Vento Act
The Brighton Area Schools is part of a consortium to serve students in temporary living situations that provides financial support for educational needs, referral for housing, clothing and other needs, general support and technical assistance. To ensure compliance with federal law, all school staff must help identify student living in the following situations: emergency shelters/transitional housing, motels/hotels, car, parks or public spaces, shared housing due to a loss of housing or economic hardship, or living temporarily with non-parent or guardian.
The district’s homeless liaison is Starr Acromite and each building has trained staff members to assist in the endeavor. Our consortium contact at the Livingston Educational Service Agency is Candice Uyttendaele.
Please contact your building principal or Starr Acromite at 810-299-4040 for information/assistance.