Horizon Happenings
Vol 13, Edition 4
No School on Monday, September 2nd!
Crutchfield's Corner
Parent Teacher Conferences Coming Soon!
Dear Horizon Parents/Guardians,
As we are about to complete our second full week of school, I want to wish each of you a happy and restful Labor Day holiday weekend! It's hard to believe that parent-teacher conferences will be here before we know it. As we continue our building focus on relationships, there is no better time to touch base with your child's teacher regarding their strengths and targeted areas for growth. This year's conferences will be held from 4:20 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on September 25 and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on September 26. Your child's teacher will be sending a sign-up link to your e-mail on Wednesday, September 4.
We look forward to seeing you!
Fast Bridge Screenings
Beginning September 3, students in all grade levels will be participating in Fast Bridge screenings in math and reading. Results will be shared with parents during parent-teacher conferences. These reports help the teacher know if each student is likely to meet this year’s learning goals. If your child needs extra help in math and/or reading, more support will be provided during the daily school schedule. Fast Bridge screenings are administered three times per year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
Sincerely,
Mr. Crutchfield
REMINDER: Important changes to 2019-20 calendar
Please update your calendar to accommodate important changes for the 2019-20 school year. The revised calendar is available for downloading and printing. You may also import our online calendar via iCal Feed.
What are the changes?
Delayed Starts
For the first time, the school district is scheduling two delayed starts for Wednesday, September 18 and Wednesday, November 6. The start of school will be delayed by two (2) hours.
Delayed Start Times
- High School - 9:50 a.m.
- Middle School - 9:55 a.m.
- Elementary - 10:45 a.m.
The district is conducting a delayed start to help prepare our schools should a delayed start be necessary due to inclement weather. This will allow the district to consider the logistics involved in postponing the start of the school day and help prepare families should this action occur.
The district is testing this plan based on the number of school closures caused by inclement weather during the last school year. The school day will end at its regular time on September 18 and November 6. Families are encouraged to make plans now to accommodate these scheduled delayed starts.
School bus transportation will take place on our delayed-start days. Pick up times will be adjusted by two (2) hours. If you have questions about transportation, please contact First Student at 913-422-8501.
JCPRD – Johnson County Parks & Recreation District will offer its Before School program as normal on delayed start days. Children must be enrolled in the Before School program in order to participate.
Schools will not offer breakfast on our delayed-start days. Lunch options will be narrowed on delayed start days based upon level:
- Elementary – only Choice B and C offered;
- Middle School – only Choice A and Cold Daily Alternates offered; and
- High School – Only Daily Dish, Hot Sandwiches, and Cold Daily Alternates offered.
Staff
Teachers and support staff will report as normal on September 18 and November 6 for two hours of professional training.
No School for Students, Oct. 11
The other change is regarding Friday, October 11, which will be No School for Students and a Professional In-Service/Workday for teachers. The end of the first quarter will now be Thursday, October 10. The 14th of October remains a non-school day for students and a Professional In-Service day for teachers.
Summary of Changes
- September 18 and November 6 – Two-hour delayed start for students
- October 11 – No school for students (Professional In-Service/Teacher Workday)
Sincerely,
USD 232 Administration
Counselor's Connection
Kim Gasiorowski
School Counselor
Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Students may continue to bring in the small, aluminum pop tabs (any color) to help support the Ronald McDonald House. The larger tabs are made of tin, so we cannot accept those.
The pop tab barrel is located in the school cafeteria. Our goal is to fill up the barrel by the end of the school year!
You may follow this link for more information on how these small tabs are a big help: https://www.rmhckc.org/how-you-can-help/poptabs/
TIGER TREK!
Tiger Trek 2019 is scheduled for Friday, September 20th!
Schedule is as follows:
9:00 - 9:30 Kindergarten
9:40 - 10:10 4th Grade
10:20 - 10:50 3rd Grade
11:00 - 11:30 1st & 2nd Grade
11:40 - 12:10 5th Grade
For more information:
In Other PTA News...
Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm in the library.
MAD SCIENCE!
Horizon Elementary Gr 1 - Gr 5 Mad Science After School Programs
Class Day: Thu, 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM
9/19/2019 - 11/7/2019
Cost Per Student: $75.00
Registration Deadline:
9/13/2019
Enroll at:
Register.MadScience.org/KansasCity
Payment Plan Available!
Mad Science of Greater Kansas
City
Phone: 913-888-8877
2019 Fall
System 5-6: Science Explorations All About Animals
Children learn about diverse, astounding creatures on earth as they experiment with camouflage and get hands-on with real tooth and claw replicas. Children see what’s inside animals and discover which animals are truly spineless! Energy Burst This energetic class explores energy transfer and energy conversion! Children jump and push up to reach their potential. They stretch and release wound rubber band gadgets. Unwind with windup toys that swim, hop and flip. Get Connected See the sound of your voice and test out telephone lines. Children chat on their own telephone network, find the limits to low-power radio signals, wind through a cell tower relay, and learn how cell phone users are tracked. Life in the Sea Children explore ocean ecosystems and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Classify creatures from sharks to sponges, compare shark and whale teeth, and measure the size of these incredible predators. Moving Motion Yank a cloth from under dishes and send crash test dummies flying, adjust mass to learn how heavier objects need a bigger push, test gravity and put action–reaction forces to work. Super Power Sources Harness the sun’s heat with a parabolic mirror to generate power. Pinpoint renewable and nonrenewable resources and try out fuel cells. Turn on solar devices and run a fan-powered light bulb with a breath of air.
For more information visit our website: kansascity.madscience.org
Horizon Elementary
Class Date Start End
Sep 19 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
Oct 03 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
Oct 10 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
Oct 17 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
Oct 24 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
Nov 07 3:50 PM 4:50 PM
9/26/2019 - No Class
10/31/2019 - No Class
No online registrations accepted after 9/13/2019
Payments Accepted: □ Check □ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover
Enrollment is Limited, Enroll soon!
September Lunch Menu:
What Time Do They Eat Lunch?
Lunch:
Kindergarten 11:05 - 11:35
4th Grade 11:35 - 12:05
3rd Grade 12:05 - 12:35
5th Grade 12:35 - 1:05
1st/2nd Grade 1:05 - 1:35
Next Week:
Save the Date:
9/2 Labor Day--NO SCHOOL!
9/16 Fall Picture Day
9/18 2 hr Delayed Start (See info above from the district.)
9/20 Tiger Trek
9/25 1/2 Day--Fall Conferences
9/26 Fall Conferences--NO SCHOOL!
9/27 NO SCHOOL!
Enrollment Fees are Due!
Picture Day!
Horizon Elementary
Doors Open for Students: 8:30am
School Begins: 8:45am
Dismissal: 3:50pm
Absentee Line: (913) 422-9692 available 24 hours/day!
*Absences must be reported no later than 9:00am. Thank You!
Email: sgjohnson@usd232.org
Website: www.usd232.org/he
Location: 7210 Chouteau Street, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: (913) 667-3535