Horizon Elementary MAY 2017 Comet Courier Horizon Elementary School 46665 Broadmore Drive • Sterling, VA 20165 • Telephone 571.434.3260 • Fax 703.444.7418 Absentee Line 571.434.3261 Absentee Email [email protected]Horizon Elementary School website: www.lcps.org/horizon Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Ewing Bookkeeper: Mrs. Holly Buehler Assistant Principal: Ms. Stephanie Baran Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Violet Sowa-Badders MAY EVENTS May 1 – May 5 Staff Appreciation Week Thursday, May 4 The Secret Garden Performance, 9:00 am and 1:15 pm Friday, May 5 5 th Grade Panoramic Picture Monday, May 8 Donuts with Divas, Last names A- K Tuesday, May 9 Donuts with Divas, Last Names L- Z Tuesday, May 9 PTA Executive Board Meeting, 8am PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm Friday, May 19 Family Fitness Night, 6:30-8 pm Thursday, May 25 Poetry Masters Recitations Friday, May 26 3 rd Grade Field Trip to Wegmeyer Strawvberry Farm Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Holiday, No School Wednesday, May 31 Comet Council Car Wash Wednesday, May 31 New Family Tour (contact Amy Sandridge, Parent Liaison for more info), 3:00 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL… Greetings Comets! It is hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by. A lot will be happening in May and June. Please stay current with the upcoming events. Starting on May 10 th our third, fourth and fifth grade students will be taking the Standards of Learning Assessments. The schedule per class is listed on p. 2 of the Comet Courier. Remember that attendance at school during testing is extremely important. Please arrange any out-of-school appointments for times that will not be in direct conflict with testing. Thank you! This month we will begin the student placement process for next year’s classes. We invite you, our parents, to share information about your child or family that we do not have access to at school that you believe would impact your child’s educational placement. Should you choose this option, please send me a letter and/or complete the Parent Placement Information Form on p. 23: I respectfully request that you send it on or before Friday, May 12 (the deadline has been extended one week). Your input should not request a specific teacher. It is impossible to grant those kinds of requests and I know that it can be disappointing when your child does not get into the classroom of the teacher that you request. Please do not approach your child’s current teacher to ask who he/she thinks would be the best teacher for your child. That could potentially be an uncomfortable situation for both the parent and/or teacher. Please be assured that a great deal of thought and consideration goes into placing children into classes at Horizon and we do our best to make the correct placement choices. We have included a copy of the 2017-2018 adopted school calendar for LCPS and Horizon’s Back to School Nights/Kindergarten Parent Orientation/Open House information. Please refer to this calendar and dates as you begin long-range planning for next year. I wish everyone a great last quarter! Together we can maximize these last weeks of school. Sincerely, Jennifer Ewing
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Horizon Elementary MAY 2017
Comet Courier
Horizon Elementary School 46665 Broadmore Drive • Sterling, VA 20165 • Telephone 571.434.3260 • Fax 703.444.7418
Horizon Elementary School website: www.lcps.org/horizon Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Ewing Bookkeeper: Mrs. Holly Buehler
Assistant Principal: Ms. Stephanie Baran Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Violet Sowa-Badders
MAY EVENTS May 1 – May 5 Staff Appreciation Week Thursday, May 4 The Secret Garden Performance, 9:00 am and 1:15 pm Friday, May 5 5th Grade Panoramic Picture Monday, May 8 Donuts with Divas, Last names A-K Tuesday, May 9 Donuts with Divas, Last Names L-Z Tuesday, May 9 PTA Executive Board Meeting, 8am PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm Friday, May 19 Family Fitness Night, 6:30-8 pm Thursday, May 25 Poetry Masters Recitations Friday, May 26 3rd Grade Field Trip to Wegmeyer Strawvberry Farm Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Holiday, No School Wednesday, May 31 Comet Council Car Wash Wednesday, May 31 New Family Tour (contact Amy Sandridge, Parent Liaison for more info), 3:00
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL…
Greetings Comets! It is hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by. A lot
will be happening in May and June. Please stay current with the upcoming
events.
Starting on May 10th our third, fourth and fifth grade students will be taking the
Standards of Learning Assessments. The schedule per class is listed on p. 2 of the
Comet Courier. Remember that attendance at school during testing is extremely
important. Please arrange any out-of-school appointments for times that will
not be in direct conflict with testing. Thank you!
This month we will begin the student placement process for next year’s classes.
We invite you, our parents, to share information about your child or family that
we do not have access to at school that you believe would impact your child’s
educational placement. Should you choose this option, please send me a letter
and/or complete the Parent Placement Information Form on p. 23: I respectfully
request that you send it on or before Friday, May 12 (the deadline has been
extended one week). Your input should not request a specific teacher. It is
impossible to grant those kinds of requests and I know that it can be
disappointing when your child does not get into the classroom of the teacher
that you request. Please do not approach your child’s current teacher to ask
who he/she thinks would be the best teacher for your child. That could
potentially be an uncomfortable situation for both the parent and/or teacher.
Please be assured that a great deal of thought and consideration goes into
placing children into classes at Horizon and we do our best to make the correct
placement choices.
We have included a copy of the 2017-2018 adopted school calendar for LCPS and
Horizon’s Back to School Nights/Kindergarten Parent Orientation/Open House
information. Please refer to this calendar and dates as you begin long-range
planning for next year.
I wish everyone a great last quarter! Together we can maximize these last weeks
of school.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Ewing
Horizon Elementary SOL May 2017 Calendar
Beginning in May, our third, fourth and fifth grade students will be taking their Standards of Learning
(SOL) tests. Please see the calendar below for specific testing dates. It is very important that students get
a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast prior to testing. Also, please do not schedule
appointments or vacation during your child’s testing times. Thank you.
WANTED:
Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Computer Lab and Stem lab set up
Computer Lab and Stem lab set up
4th Grade VA Studies-AM and PM
5th Grade Reading AM & PM
Retakes & Make Ups
14 15 16 17 18 19
20
4th Grade Reading AM & PM
Retakes & Make Ups 5th Grade Mathematics AM & PM
3rd Grade Reading (AM & PM)
21 22 23 24 25 26
27
4th Grade Math AM & PM
3rd Grade Math (AM & PM)
5th Grade Science AM & PM
Retakes & Make Ups
Last day for testing!
28 29 30 31
Memorial Day Make Up/Retakes SOL only if needed
Make Up/Retakes SOL only if needed
Make Up/Retakes SOL only if needed
Make Up/Retakes SOL only if needed
A Few Good Volunteers for the Horizon PTA Executive Board!
The Horizon PTA is in need of a few volunteers to serve on the PTA Executive Board for next
school year. Anyone with questions or interest may email Jennifer Travis at
[email protected]. If you are interested in one of the positions, please let her know
which position you’d like to run for and include a short bio.
Candidates will be voted on at the May General Membership meeting, on May 9th at 6:30 pm.
Below is a list of PTA positions and their descriptions:
President - Knows and follows the bylaws of the PTA; Consults with school principal; Invites teachers to participate as PTA members;
Runs all PTA executive board and PTA general meetings; Prepares meeting agendas; Working with officers and chairpersons. Senior Vice President of Educational Programs - Performs duties/assignments delegated by President; Assists with mail; Assists
with organization and coordination of committees; Oversees the following committees: After School Programs, Odyssey of the Mind, Legislative, LEAP, Reflections. Vice President—Social Events - Oversees the following committees: Bingo, Any other family events such as Skate Night, Parents’
Night Out, Dances, and Fun Fair. Vice President—Fundraising - Oversees the following committees: Giant Food programs, Spirit Sales, Harvest Auction, Any other
programs geared specifically towards fundraising such as candy or pizza sales. Vice President—Staff Relations - Oversees the following committees: Hospitality,
Teacher Wish List
Teacher Supply Cabinet.
Vice President—ASEP - Oversees the recruiting, marketing, organization and success for all After School Enrichment Programs
Vice President – Membership; Charged with developing marketing for membership enrollment; Gathers and catalogs members and makes directory available; Oversees all other membership drive activities
Corresponding Secretary - Maintains the PTA e-mail list; Sends out e-mails as requested by the executive board; Writes any
necessary correspondence; Records all business transactions at each executive board meeting and general PTA meeting; Presents minutes for approval. Treasurer -
NOTE: All Treasurer books must be audited before accepting them. Ensures that the Treasurer and two other officers are authorized with the bank to sign checks; Maintains financial control of expense and receipt transactions made by the PTA; Works with a Budget Committee to develop a budget for the upcoming PTA year; Provides a regular Treasurer’s report to the PTA at each meeting; Ensures payment of membership dues, and cooperates with membership chairperson and obtains a list of PTA members to be sent with remittance form to the state PTA office.
LCPS has adopted the student calendar for the 2017-2018 school year (see below). With that in mind, Horizon Elementary is happy to announce the
following dates to help you in your summer planning:
Wednesday, August 23, Kindergarten Orientation, 8:30 am
Wednesday, August 23, Open House for Students and Parents, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 24th, 1st Day of School for Students
Tuesday, August 29 Back to School Night, Grades 3-5, MD class, ID class, 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 31, Back to School Night, Grades 1-2, ECSE Classes, 6:30 pm
What's Cookin’ in the Comet Café Well here we are in the 4th quarter and I am looking forward to all of the activities that come in the last quarter. I will be sad to see my fifth graders leave and head to middle school as I always am. Most I have had for at least 5 years and I will miss seeing them in the new school year. I want to remind all parents to please be aware of what is in your child's lunch account. We are coming to the end of the year and I would like to have no negative balances!
This month's Taste it Thursday will be strawberries. Who doesn't like strawberries?!? I hope to see many students come in and try them. We had the watermelon radishes in April and I was curious about them, as I had never heard of them. Well, they did look like miniature watermelon but tasted like a radish but a little more bland. The kids were a little confused I think!
School Lunch Hero Day is May 5th. There is a series of books about a Lunch Lady that fights bad decisions about food. I haven't had the chance to read them yet. I hope all students make healthy choice when they come through the lunch line. I always remind them.
I'm counting down the days until June 9th although after about 3 weeks I'm ready to come back. I miss the kiddos a lot. Hope you all have a great May.
Rose Custer Horizon Elementary Cafeteria Manager
P.S. Please see the next page for news on next year’s prices.
Library News
Attention students and parents: the last day to check out books is May
26.All books should be returned the following week, by June 2nd.
Also, don’t forget to check out the Library’s new blog
2017-2018 will see a 5¢ increase in lunch price only
Grade Lunch Breakfast
K-5 Full Price $3.05 $2.10
6-12 Full Price $3.15 $2.10
K-12 Reduced Price No Charge No Charge
Adults $4.10 a la carte only
All Milk 65¢ 65¢
We will be glad to make menu substitutions for medical conditions. Contact your school nurse, health clinic assistant or
the School Nutrition Services Office for more information.
We greatly appreciate the patronage and support you show by purchasing meals and other foods from School Nutrition
Services. Please let us know how we can serve you better. Contact us
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
The FINAL Family Fitness Night of the School Year will be Friday, May 19th
from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Get Fit with your family by our fifth grade guest instructors Fifth grade will be taking the lead role in guiding you through many fun and healthy activities. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Students of the Month for APRIL:
K 1 2 Dettmer – Ariana Singh Wallace – Izaan Khan Seufert – Jenna Murphy Toynbee – Mosley Sroka Perka – Andy Nguyen Gruehn – Sofia Bousselhami Walker – Addison Clark Abney – Juliet Daignault Murphy – Josephina Kritsky Nichols – Anish Kothuru Love – Sama Shawki Koehler – Valery Munoz Contreras Rooker – Nadia Khairul Esyani Ginty – Alexander Reuss
3 4 5 Mueller – James Hoverman Palenchar – Adithi Selvamohan Tate – Layla Abshire Wasser – Keira Fuller Sheehan – Jacquelyn Lee Drury – Crystal Oigara Zahid – Haden Manor Long – Rylee Ramos Jones – Lindsay Fox Strohl – Arianna Martin Earl – Luke Shields Patterson–Melani Rivera Johnson – Lacie Martin Griffith – Natalia Batista
Congratulations to our outstanding students for showing the 3 Cs!!
Fine Dining
Due to Spring Break, and a short number of weeks for April, the Fine Dining classes will be announced in next month's Comet Courier. Remember to keep showing your courtesy, care, and cooperation.
Thank you for showing the 3 C's in the cafeteria. Well done Comets!
Come Celebrate a Special Diva (a Mom or Female Role Model) at
Donuts with Divas
Where: Horizon Elementary Cafeteria
When: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Family name starting with A-K
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Family name starting with L-Z
Horizon Students: Please bring your favorite Diva to school for donuts, milk, juice and fresh-brewed coffee. We want to take this opportunity to make the important women in your life (mom, grandmother, aunt, stepmom, adult sister or other mother-figure) feel important and special-because you are!
Please R.S.V.P. if you plan on attending Please come on your designated day. We want to be mindful to give everyone their quality 30 minute time. Please try to car pool due to limited space in the parking lot. Thank you!
Questions? Please contact Amy Sandridge at [email protected] or call the school at 571-434-3260.
Weihang Yu Heaven Ferdinando Sloan Richards Arian Abdolahi Abigail Belachew
Zoytun Chowdhury Kysha Castillo Holly Myers Victoria Klote Jaden Nieves
Odyssey of the Mind Last month, we did not recognize Lia Economou, who coached the Performance Team to its 2nd place finish at the Regional Tournament for Odyssey of the Mind this year. We certainly owe a huge thank you to her, and to all of the parents who stepped forward to coach Odyssey teams this year.
The new problems for the 2017-2018 school year should be published later in May. If you are interested in participating in this creative thinking, problem solving adventure, please contact Mrs. Tate at [email protected] for more information.
The LCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in Room 100 of the LCPS Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court. Ashburn. Join us for the presentation, "Assistive Technology - Supports & Services," presented by Mark Nichols, LCPS Supervisor of Assistive Technology, and Andrew Drummond, Assistive Technology Consultant & Founder of Out of the Box Accessibility Solutions, LLC. LCPS Department of Pupil Services Spring 2017 Presentations
5/4 6:30-8:30pm The Role of Restorative Practices in Building Emotional Literacy 5/18 6:30-8:30pm Mindful Parenting: Remaining Calm while improving Family Dynamics All presentations are offered at LCPS Administrative Building unless otherwise noted. 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148. For more information or to register please go to http://lcps.org/ParentResourceServices or call 571-252-6540 Parent Resource Services Spring Schedule 5/4 9-11am Executive Function Skills All Workshops are offered at LCPS Administrative Building unless otherwise noted. 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 http://lcps.org/ParentResourceServices Monthly SEAC meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 at LCPS Admin building. Please email Jill Pope at [email protected] with any questions.
Horizon Elementary Families can receive $50 OFF per week @ any Overtime Athletics Summer Camp using the discount code: OTAFamily
Horizon PTA would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to our many generous donors who have so graciously contributed to the
Comet Walk. With your support our Comets will soar to greater heights!
The list of donors are:
Majest Martial Arts
Barakat Orthodontics
Mathnasium
O'Reilly Paving and Sealcoating
DLT Solutions
Dr. Rick Jackomis
Village Green
Potomac River Running Store
Robeks
Image 360
Staples
Parcel Plus
Reston Shirts
OEQ, Inc.
Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents Mission Statement
To provide a forum for the discussion and sharing of common educational concerns and ideas and
To serve as a network for interaction among local parent groups, students, teachers, administrators and the Loudoun County Public School System and
To secure for all students in the Loudoun County Public School System the highest advantages in academic, vocational, physical and social education.
HORIZON ELEMENTARY’s LEAP representative is Chrissy Hines. Each school is permitted to have two representatives. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Ewing, principal, and Cathy Reidy, PTA President. Additional information can be found at http://www.lcps.org/domain/99.
The LEAP 2016-2017 Meeting Calendar
Sept. 14 Back To School: What’s new this year at LCPS? How can parents get more involced in their child’s school? COMPLETED
Oct. 12 Student Safety, part 1: How can school staff and parents work together to keep our students emotionally safe? COMPLETED
Nov. 9 Student Safety, part 2: How can school staff and parents work together to keep our students physically safe? COMPLETED
Dec. 14 Curriculum: How is school curriculum determined? How is it preparing kids for college and future employment? COMPLETED
Jan. 11 School Budget: What are going to be the funding priorities for the upcoming school budget? COMPLETED
Feb. 8 School Boundaries: How are they determined? How can we improve the process and minimize disruption? COMPLETED
Mar. 8 Standardized Testing Controversy: Will LCPS phase out the SOLs? Will SATs/ACTs lose their importance? COMPLETED
Apr. 5 Town Hall Meeting: LEAP invites local government leaders to answer parents’ education-related questions. COMPLETED
May 10 Survey/Elections: Delegates will vote for new officers. Parents and delegates will offer
The Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC) is tasked to:
Advise the local school system of the educational and cultural needs of the minority student. Cultivate an equitable educational experience for all students that will positively impact
achievement gaps. Submit periodic reports and recommendations on how to improve the minority students'
educational experience
Create a forum of safe and respectable communication between parents, teachers and administrators.
Help parents and educators collectively understand the importance of nurturing a climate of cultural sensitivity in an academic/social environment that is increasing in diversity each year.
Facilitate an environment where teachers and parents can recognize, honor and teach when differences exist.
MSAAC is comprised of one delegate from every school within Loudoun County Public Schools. MSAAC is dedicated to further the academic, social and cultural development of every student and to
ensure that the needs of all minority students are met. MSAAC is committed to developing school cultures that create a learning environment where every minority student is afforded the opportunity to achieve their full potential and is recognized as an integral member of the student body. MSAAC is striving to ensure that the LCPS community is culturally competent and provides fair and equitable instruction to all LCPS students. Supporters of MSAAC also include parents, educators, administrators, business representatives and other interested community groups.
Shoparoo – an App for your smartphone – download the app, designate Horizon
Elementary, snap pictures of your receipts, proceeds go to Horizon.
We also collect Box Tops for Education throughout the year. The next contest
for Box Tops will be next Fall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Full Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________
The primary responsibility for the proper dress and grooming of
students rests with the parent or guardian of each student. The school
has the responsibility, however, to see that the cleanliness, dress, and
grooming of students does not present a danger to the health or safety
of themselves or fellow classmates. Clothing must be in good taste, of a
comfortable fit and follow school standards. Students should dress for
the “business of school.” Inappropriate attire consists of any clothing
that disrupts the learning environment because it is distracting or
offensive.
Clothing students should refrain from wearing to school:
Short/tight skirts, shorts and/or dresses (must be at least fingertip
length)
halter or spaghetti string tops without a shirt/sweater over it
mid-drift tops that expose the stomach area
excessively baggy shorts or pants
mesh/see-through athletic shirts without a T-shirt underneath
clothing that displays inappropriate language, artwork, symbols,
alcohol/drug messages
a bandana and/or hat while at school
Heelies and/or shoes with wheels
Shoes must be worn at all times
Children must wear sneakers/athletic shoes with solid, rubber soles
for all physical education classes. Parents will be called if their child arrives to school dressed inappropriately.
It may be necessary for a change of clothing to be brought to school for the
child.
Horizon Elementary Parent Placement Information Form for 2017-2018
The information you provide will be considered when placing your child in his/her class next year.
Please fill out one form for each child. Return to Mrs. Ewing by Friday, May 12, 2017 with your letter.
Student _______________________ Current Teacher __________ Grade NEXT Year _____
Check the descriptors that apply to your child.
Classroom Setting:
____ needs a highly structured classroom ____ needs a free flowing classroom
____ needs strong routines ____ needs hands on activities
____ prefers to work independently ____ prefers group/partner work
____ other:
Instruction and Learning Style:
____ enjoys reading ____ enjoys math
____ enjoys science and/or social studies ____ enjoys music and/or art
____ enjoys problem solving ____ enjoys hands on activities
____ is an auditory learner ____ is a visual learner
____ needs additional time to complete assignments _____ other:
____ needs frequent opportunities to interact with others
Behavior: ____ is able to work independently without a lot of teacher assistance
____ needs close supervision and support from teacher
____ is able to work cooperatively with peers
____ accepts responsibility for his or her behavior
____ needs frequent feedback/reassurance from the teacher
____ needs to be pushed by teacher to reach potential
____ able to remain focused
____ follows directions
____ completes assignments
_____ is easily frustrated
_____ is easily motivated
_____ other:
Medical concerns or special needs for consideration:
Social needs to consider:
What other information should we be aware of regarding your child that will help with their placement for next year?
Please note that this form is for informational purposes only and placement with a specific teacher is not guaranteed.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please help us to make a smooth arrival and dismissal by reviewing the following procedures if you are dropping
off and picking up your child/children:
1. Student arrival and drop off can start once staff are on duty at 7:30 am each morning.
2. Please consider arriving at school a little earlier on inclement weather days. We have very few cars from 7:30 to 7:40 and
then a mad rush from 7:40 to 7:50, which tends to back up the line and impact the number of students who end up being
tardy. The bell rings at 7:50. Any arrivals after the bell rings are counted as tardy.
3. Car drop off is to the east side of the building. Pull all the way up to the first orange cone to allow as
many cars into the Kiss and Go area as possible. If you get here first, please do not park along the circle,
PULL ALL the way up to be courteous of other cars! C a r s n e e d t o pull forward so that traffic does
not back up on Broadmore Drive.
4. When cars leave in front of you, pull as far forward as you can.
5. NEVER get out of your car and leave it unattended in the drop lane. This blocks all the traffic and creates
a backup.
6. Speed limit in the Kiss and Go area should be no faster than 10 mph. The difference in time from the entrance to the far
cone is only 10 seconds; safety first!
7. Children should be able to exit or enter the car independently. Parents who have to assist their
child/children should park in one of the designated parking spots in front of the school and walk the
student across the crosswalk to the front entry of the school.
8. Please do not use the designated handicapped parking spots if you do not have the legal authorization
(placard/license plate) from the DMV.
2012-2013 Horizon PTA Executive Board
OFFICE REMINDERS
Students are permitted to enter the building each morning at 7:30 am. Those students ordering breakfast may go straight to the cafeteria. All other students will go straight to their classrooms to start unpacking and start their morning routines. The start bell will sound at 7:50 am. The school day begins promptly at 7:50 AM. Students MUST be in their classrooms at 7:50 AM; arriving after that time results in an UNEXCUSED tardy, unless a doctor’s note is provided. Students coming in after 7:50 AM must be escorted into the building by an adult. School dismisses at 2:35 PM. Parents picking up students prior to dismissal are required to sign them out in the main office. All visitors to the building should begin their visit in the main office. Please be prepared to show proper ID at our building entrance. Once in the office, you may sign in using the computer located on the front counter. Any forgotten items should be brought to the office. This will cut down on interruptions to the class.
ABSENTEE/TARDY Please email the Horizon absentee email at [email protected], or call the absentee line at 571-434-3261 to report the absence or late to school information for your child.
AFTER SCHOOL PLAN Anytime your child has a change in his/her after school plan, please send a note in with your child in the morning. The office cannot redirect children after school on the basis of a phone call. If an emergency necessitates a
change during the day, you may fax the instructions to us at 703-444-7418.
LOST AND FOUND
Horizon Elementary has areas designated for lost items such as lunch boxes, and clothing. Students who misplace their belongings can check in the Lost and Found that is located outside the cafeteria by the water fountains. Items of value or importance such as glasses, jewelry, and keys are kept in the front office. If your child has lost an item, please encourage them to check in the Lost and Found or with the office secretaries. Items that go unclaimed will be donated to a local charity at the end of
each quarter.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (SIP)
The Horizon staff is dedicated to improving our strategies for increasing student achievement and in closing the achievement gap. A formal School Improvement Plan is developed by staff, with parent input. If parents are interested in participating in this process, please contact Jennifer Ewing at 571-434-3260. The plan is reviewed and revised throughout the year according to the results achieved.
The 2016-2017 SIP can be found on the Horizon
website at http://www.lcps.org/domain/7051.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate meaningfully in any of our school programs, please contact Mrs. Ewing, Principal at 571.434.3260 at least five working
days prior to the activity.
HORIZON NOW ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER!
Visit Horizon's Facebook page to keep up to date on school events and happenings! Check us out at: facebook.com/HRZSterling and be sure to Like our page to get your updates.
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