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Horizon Elementary DECEMBER 2019
Comet Courier DECEMBER EVENTS
Tuesday, December 17 Chorus to National Christmas Tree for Concert
Wednesday, December 18 All-School Sing-Along, 8:30 AM
December 23 – January 3 Winter Break, Classes Resume January 6th
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL…
Thank you to everyone who was able to visit during American Education Week,
Fall Book Fair, and Reading Night. The month of November was such a busy
time with the Veteran’s Day Assembly, field trips, Kindergarten Feast, and
more.
December 2-6, 2019 is Inclusive Schools Week. Horizon Elementary will
celebrate inclusion in a variety of ways. Please see p. 6 for details.
Wednesday, December 18 will be Horizon’s All School Holiday Sing Along at
8:30 am. You will receive more information from individual classrooms about
any planned Holiday celebrations.
During this month there are some great opportunities to give to others:
• Comet Kindness Calendar – Holiday Food Drive p. 5
• A Giving Tree – see details on p. 4
• Random Acts of Kindness in December – Advent of Kindness p. 7
What better way to help others this holiday season by being Courteous, Caring,
& Cooperative Comets!
Please make a note that winter break begins after dismissal on Friday,
December 20, 2019 and school will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020. Enjoy
this time with family and friends.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy New Year!
Warm wishes,
Jennifer Ewing
LOST AND FOUND
UPDATE!
The Lost and Found is
overflowing! Please ask
your child to check the
lost and found for any
missing coats, hats,
gloves, water bottles, etc.
Any unclaimed items will
be donated by Winter
Break!
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: Mr. Maxwell Merick Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Katie Wright We’re on the web! www.lcps.org/horizon Follow us on twitter: @HorizonElem
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRZSterling
Your PTA Dollars at work… Flat Stanley Fiesta Fall Luncheon Reflex Math Poetry Masters Fall ASEP Donuts with Dudes
YANKEE CANDLE ONLINE FUNDRAISER (now thru 1/8/2020)**40% of every sale comes back to our PTA** **All orders over $100 get free shipping**
Place orders at www.yankeecandlefundraising.comEnter Horizon’s group number 999974332 in the “Start Shopping” box
Past Events…
Current Events…
Future Events…
Thank you to 7-Eleven for yourgenerosity and Krystal Wrenn
for coordinating the delivery of donuts and coffee for ourDonuts with Dudes event!!
Spirit Night at ChipotleDecember 18, 2019 (4:00 - 8:00 pm)33% of proceeds go to Horizon PTA
Events after winter break…* Jan 2020: PTA By-Law Review* Feb 7, 2020: Bingo* Mar 2020: Silent Auction
More details to follow. Please stay tuned for ways you can help
or reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Jenn Simpson [email protected]
Join us at the next PTA General Meeting!• 1/14/20 @ Horizon (3PM)• 2/11/20 @ Horizon (9AM)
Questions?Contact [email protected] in getting involved?Contact [email protected]
Want the latest information?
Stay up to date with the PTA
on
Upcoming Spirit Nights1/10/202/14/20
at Chuck E. Cheese
After School Enrichment Program Registration begins December 2, 2019.
Programs will run 1/13/20 to 2/28/20.
SCHOOLSPIRITTASTESGREAT
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Horizon Elementary School Pta. Come in to the
Chipotle at 21031 Tripleseven Rd Suite 190 in Sterling on Wednesday, December 18th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of
the proceeds will be donated to Horizon Elementary School Pta.
Online orders will not be included in the fundraiser total. To ensure your purchase is counted in the fundraiser, be sure to order and pay in-restaurant. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases
made with an existing gift card will count.
Horizon Holiday
Giving Tree
Please visit our Holiday Giving Tree at Horizon and give the gift of caring this holiday season. Choose an ornament from the tree and purchase a holiday gift card for a family in need in our Horizon community. Please bring it to the school office by Monday, December 16. You can send gifts in to the attention of Amy Sandridge, Parent Liaison.
You do not need a paper ornament from the tree to participate in Horizon’s Giving Tree. Families need gift cards to purchase groceries for holiday meals, winter clothing, holiday gifts for their children and more. You can give the gift card of your choice in any amount.
Send an e-mail to [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for
your generosity!
Holiday Food Drive
December
Comet Kindness Calendar
Bring a different item to school each day.
Non-perishable food items will be donated to LINK on
Friday, December 13th
December 2 Box of cereal
December 3 Granola bars
December 4 Jam or Jelly
December 5 Canned fruit
December 6 Canned vegetables
December 9 Rice
December 10 Beans
December 11 Cooking oil
December 12 Flour (Please seal inside a gallon ziplock
bag thank you!!!)
December 13 Sugar (Please seal inside a gallon ziplock
bag thank you!!!)
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following students who were
selected by their teachers for consistently showing the
3 C’s (Courtesy, Care, Cooperation) in school:
Dettmer: Ibrahim Ahmed Abney: Elena Epstein
Toynbee: Emily Amaya Briskin: Sam Vande Visse
Wright: Tessa Lim Mueller: Amelia Chung
Yang: Liam Lormel Nichols: Charlie Waterman
Wallace: Chidi Okafo
Fornatora: Landon Whitlock Johnson: Jameson Hudgins
Perka: Kami Cerniglia Strohl: Charlotte Dettmer
Seufert: Daniel You Wasser: Avery Hoverman
Rooker: Reese Hymel Zahid: Larissa Allred
Gruehn: Cameron Litteral
Drury: Rayna Shah Tate: Chima Okafu
Griffith: Kaitlyn Hassan Estacio: Madiha Khan
Jeffers: Justin Keller Harrison: Ryker Zahory
Maher: Alexis Harris Mueller: Griffin Meehan
Rohrbach: Ryder Lyons
Jumping into PE…
P.E. in December will bring a gymnastics unit full of terrific activities. Students will
develop in areas such as spatial awareness, body awareness, and all around self-confidence
while increasing component of fitness areas such as strength, flexibility and endurance.
Students will progress through skills such as: rolls, poses, and tumbling while learning
how to balance their bodies and understand body control and space. This is a popular unit
that will require students to dress appropriately.
-Mrs. Vazquez and Mrs. Ciccone
Welcome to the Library!
Thank you to all parents who volunteered and/or shopped at our Fall Book Fair.
All students in grades 3 through 5 are working on a digital notebook for Mr. Popper’s
Penguins. It includes pages to write summaries and answer questions using the text as
support. You can find it in your student’s Google Drive. We are also doing a short
research project on penguins during library class.
Grades K-1 are learning about differentiating between non-fiction and fiction during
library class. Grade 2 is finishing up a beginning chapter book entitled, Leroy Ninker
Saddles Up. They have been doing some writing and activities that will go home before
the end of the quarter. These classes are also enjoying STEM/STEAM centers during
library time.
-Mrs. Christiansen and Ms. Mate
Search News
THE GIFT OF GOOD BOOKS
"A book is a gift you can open again and again" ~ Garrison Keillor
As we enter a very busy time of the year when activities seem to multiply daily for both parents and children,
we sometimes feel overwhelmed by all we have to do. It's fun, we want to do it, we love the time with family
and friends, but wouldn't it be nice to take a break?
What could be better for you or your child than to settle into a comfy chair with a good book and to escape
into an interesting story? Whether it's for a holiday present or just a for a fun winter treat, consider finding
some wonderful children's books for your child (and maybe one for yourself!).
Sometimes, however, the vast variety of children's books is overwhelming, so for a few hints on what books are
great "reads," what better source to recommend appropriate books for every age level than the American
Library Association! Speaking of libraries, if you don't have a library card for your child, why not do that
now? Going to the library is a great way to spend a happy hour on a cold winter afternoon or evening!
The Association for Library Service to Children has some lists to help you select books for your child, either for
purchase or to check out of your school or local public library. The link is below.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists ~Ms. O’Sullivan
An abstract from the Art Room... • Cold weather couldn’t stop Horizon Comets from creating amazing masterpieces! The current projects
students are working on are..
1st grade: Clay owl & James Rizzi building drawings
2nd grade: Clay cupcakes & Cake paintings
3rd grade: Abstract self-portraits inspired by Sandra Silberzweig
4th grade: Enlarged flower drawings inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
5th grade: Still life drawings & Sitg Lindberg inspired drawings
Kindergarten: Cup of Cocoa drawings inspired by Heather Galler
• Horizon art room is now on Instagram! Please follow us on Instagram for updates and amazing
creations by comets!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrz_artroom/
• 5th-grade comets have been working with Adobe Spark to create logos using safe search images and
graphic tools. Check out digital images created by 5th-grade comets!
5th-grade Logos: https://padlet.com/clara_yoon/3x052xjgcuf7
Again, feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Yoon & Mr. Freeman
READING ROUNDUP
Books for the Holidays (and Beyond)
“I want to get my child some books for the holidays.
How do I know which ones are best?”
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Parents who
know how important reading is and want to continue to provide their children with inspiring,
fun books often feel confused about which books are great choices. Here are some tips that
may help:
1. Ask your child what he or she likes to read. Children are as unique in their reading
preferences as they are in everything else. Some children like action while others like
mystery, or animal stories. Ask! Even if you’ve asked before, children’s reading
preferences change as they grow and develop as readers. Ask again. They know
what books are on the market and are considered “hot reads” and you can bet that if
the other students want to read a particular book, your child will too. Note: If your child
prefers ‘graphic novels’ feel comforted to know that those are a genre of reading that
is filled with high level vocabulary and complex storylines. Though they are formatted
somewhat differently than narrative text, they are a perfect choice for some of our
kids.
2. Ask your child’s teacher. Your child’s teacher has performed frequent check-ins with
your child and has a good idea of the reading complexity for which your child is
ready. The teacher probably has a good idea of some great titles too.
3. Go to the web. The site: www.goodreads.com has titles by grade level and by other
categories, such as great books for 4th grade. You can locate the classics (I loved that
book when I was your age) as well as some newer titles.
It is our hope at Horizon Elementary School that your holidays are filled with fun and
relaxation. We also hope you’ll make reading (and writing) a part of your time together. No
one is too old or too young to snuggle up close for a family read-aloud or independent
family reading time.
-Donna White and Eileen Snyder
Literacy Specialists
Calling all Poetry Masters!!! The next Poetry Masters of 2019-2020 school year is here! Students in grades 1-5 are invited to participate in this fun and challenging activity that celebrates poetry of all kinds. Recitation Day is Thursday, December 19th!
How does it work? Once each month, the Poetry Masters’ Flyer presents a choice of poems that vary in difficulty. The flyer will be available the first week of December in the front office. The challenge is for students to memorize one poem and recite it to the poetry listeners on the designated date. This is a fun, confidence building activity that students can work on at home by practicing their poem aloud. Poetry listeners are here to support and encourage students in their efforts!
Options for recitation: 1. Students can choose a poem from the Poetry Masters’ Flyer, from their class poetry units, or a favorite poem of their own. Come with a copy of the poem you will recite. 2. Students may write their own original poem beforehand and recite it from memory but must bring a copy to school with a parent’s signature. Students who correctly recite the poem will receive a Poetry Masters prize and see their names in the Comet Courier! In addition, our “POET-TREE” in the school will showcase the names of participants as well as original poetry! We look forward to seeing and hearing these Courageous Comets on 12/19!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING COURAGEOUS COMETS WHO RECITED POEMS IN NOVEMBER:
Alexis MacKay Avani Ghanta Vanessa Foris Hayley Starr
Katelyn Luke Taha Gassoumi Abby Goldsmith Ethan Tidd
Tyden Reyes Ezel Demirer MacKenzie Brewster Emma Keller
Bella Holloman Leah Kidwell Dalton Porter Miranda Reese
Adam Gamal Kabir Singh Madeleine Downs Rosie Bethel
Braxton Haas Evie Whitehead Samheetha Vasan Zoe Whitehead
Ali Mohammad Colton Whyne Karthik Madireddy Malia Abney
Autumn Bernier Lucy Glorioso Hamza Haqique
Do you need a webcam cover for your Chromebook? Do you need
some awesome stickers to decorate your covers? What about some
fun, basic supplies such as gel pens and erasers?! Come check out
the student run school store, outside room 25.
The School Store is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
from 7:30-7:50.
Donate Used toys!
Do you have any gently used toys that you could pass onto the preschool students in
need? The Early Childhood Special Education- Autism (ECSE-A) class would love to
have those preschool toys (Age: 2-5 years old) of all sizes. We also need crayons,
washable markers, playdough, etc.
Please drop off toys to the Front Office (attn: Room 4), or feel free to send them in a
bag in your child’s backpack. Contact Su Ji Park, ECSE-A teacher, with any questions
Thank you!!
Grades K–12 Family Tips
Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior
Most kids will encounter
mean behavior at some
point in their digital lives.
For some kids, this
experience is a blip that's
easily forgotten, while for
others it can have deep,
long-lasting effects. For
parents, the key is staying
involved in kids' lives -- both
online and off -- so they can
step in and offer help if
necessary. With guidance
from parents and educators,
kids can learn how to dodge
the drama and stand up for
others.
Check out these 6 tips
1 Define your terms.
Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or
hurtful words or behavior that occur online (through texts, social media posts, online
chat, etc.).
2 Check in about online life.
Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their
online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games
and on the sites they're using?
3 Role-play.
If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama,
experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through
words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.
4 Encourage upstanding.
Let kids know that supporting a friend or acquaintance who is being bullied can make
a big difference. If they feel safe confronting the bully, they should. If not, a private
message to the victim can be enough to help someone through a tough time. Speaking
up against hate speech is important, too.
5 Take breaks.
If you notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama, help them take a break. It's
great if they can determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they
might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time, plus
breaks for mealtimes and face-to-face connection, can help kids recharge.
6 Review worst-case steps.
Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a
bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out
evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted
adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact
information.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/k-12-cyberbullying-digital-drama-and-hate-speech
© Common Sense Media 2018. Lessons are shareable with attribution for noncommercial use only. No remixing
permitted. View detailed license information at creativecommons.org.
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, & Hate Speech
ActivityRead aloud, step by step:
commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
GRADES 3–5: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FAMILY ACTIVITY
Digital citizenship: Thinking critically and using
technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
InstructionsBlocking and reporting bullies is important. Find out how to block and report people on an app or website that allows chat. Get one or more family members together to help. Don't forget to read the setup before doing the activity together!
SetupRead aloud, step by step: Sometimes people say and do things online that can hurt others. We need to be kind online and stand up to bullies. And if someone is bullying us, we can stand up for ourselves by blocking and reporting them. Blocking a bully makes it so they can't chat with us anymore, and reporting means telling the site or app about the bullying behavior.
Learn more about how to be kind and courageous online at commonsense.org/cyberbullying-tips-for-families!
● Let's open a website or app that has chat (Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Animal Jam, TikTok, or a social media app). If I don't use these, my family member can open a social media app they use.
● Each site or app is a bit different, but usually tapping on the the other person's picture or profile is the first step. Let's try it.
● Let's find the choices about blocking and reporting the other person.
● How can we turn off chat or have a private account? It's always best to only chat with people you know face-to-face.
● If we get stuck, we can use the Help section or search online for how to block and report on that site or app.
The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered.
The largest learning event in history
During Computer Science Education WeekDecember 9-15, 2019
What is the Hour of Code?
A one-hour introduction to computer scienceThe Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students a fun first introduction to computer science and has become a global learning event, celebration, and awareness event. HourOfCode.com offers hundreds of one-hour activities in over 48 languages for kindergarten and up. Activities require no experience and can be run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones - some don’t require any computer at all.
Why computer science?
Computer science is foundationalComputer science is changing every industry on the planet. Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn how to create technology. Computer science concepts also help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for any future career.
Economic opportunity for all Computing occupations are the fastest-growing, best paying, and now the largest sector of all new wages in the US. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Students also love it! Recent surveys show that among classes students “like a lot,” computer science and engineering rank near the top—only performing arts, art, and design are higher.
Beyond the Hour of Code
Don’t stop at an hour Add high-quality computer science to your curriculum or enroll in a hands-on professional development workshop. Make a lasting change at your school. Learn how at code.org/yourschool.
ANYONE, ANYWHERE CAN HOST AN HOUR OF
CODE. JOIN US!
HourOfCode.com
Code.org’s own activities feature Minecraft, Star Wars, Disney’s Frozen, Angry Birds, and Plants vs. Zombies.
An annual global event The Hour of Code takes place every year during Computer Science Education Week, the first week in December. With a huge groundswell of support and attention, it’s an ideal time for schools and districts to put the spotlight on computer science programs and expand opportunities.
“I challenge girls in every single country to learn one
Hour of Code.”
Malala YousafzaiNobel Peace Prize Winner
Join the movement December 9-15, 2019! Start at
hourofcode.com
The Hour of Code is organized by Code.org, a public non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color. The Hour of Code is celebrated during the annual Computer Science Education Week in December. Code.org®, the CODE logo and Hour of Code™ are trademarks of Code.org.
The Hour of Code has made huge strides in bringing computer science to all students
In the first Hour of Code four years ago, more girls tried computer science than have tried in the last 70 years!
Celebrities, tech visionaries and even Former President Obama support Hour of Code
● Every Apple Store in the world has hosted an Hour of Code. ● Hour of Code has been featured on Apple, Amazon, Google, YouTube, Yahoo!,
Bing, and Disney homepages. ● Celebrities Ashton Kutcher and Jessica Alba and tech leaders Sheryl Sandberg,
Bill Gates, and Jack Dorsey have talked with classrooms in live video chats. ● President Obama wrote his first line of code to kick off the Hour of Code in 2014,
and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off the Hour of Code 2016. ● Hour of Code students opened the NASDAQ at a special event in 2015. ● Over 300 partners have come together to support this grassroots campaign,
including The College Board, Microsoft, Infosys Foundation USA, Google, Salesforce, BlackRock, Verizon, Disney, Teach for America, Khan Academy, DonorsChoose.org, and more.
Together, we can solve the diversity gap in computer science
Women who try AP Computer Science in high school are ten times more likely to major in it in college, but females currently only make up 25% of high school CS classrooms, and those ratios don’t change in the workforce! An Hour of Code is a great place to start addressing the diversity gap and introducing computer science to more girls in an engaging and empowering way!
Over
100 millionstudents have
tried the Hour of Code
50%female
students
Over
800 million
hours served
High School CS courses
University CS graduates
Software workforce
What’s coming up at the Parent Resource Center this month? See the
flyers on the following pages for upcoming seminars that may be of
interest to you!
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Please join us for these upcoming
meetings of MSAAC, held at the LCPS
Administration Building, 7-9 PM
We look forward to seeing you at our next General Membership Meeting on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
at 7:00 pm
at the LCPS Administration Building. The theme will be: Culturally Relevant
Instruction and Equity in the LCPS Budget.
Horizon’s MSAAC Rep is: Shannon Moore
SEAC – Special Education
Advisory Committee
Interested in finding out the latest in
special education? Click on the link below
for Special Education programs, events,
and information. You can even sign up to
be on SEAC’s email list for all the latest
news and information related to Special
Education.
https://www.lcps.org/Page/1513
HORIZON IS IN SEARCH OF A SEAC
REPRESENTATIVE. IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL
Horizon’s SEAC Rep is: TBD
Get ready for this important
transition by joining us for:
-A discussion of the referral process and
special education continuum of services;
-An overview of the Kindergarten
program;
-A panel presentation by special and
general educators from a variety of
programs.
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate in a workshop
or need an interpreter, call Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540 at least
five business days prior to the event.
Kindergarten Connection: Moving on from Early Childhood Special Education with an IEP
Thursday, December 12, 2019 6:30 pm—8:30 pm LCPS Administrative Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148
Register by Parent Resource Services calling 571-252-6540, or go to lcps.org/ParentResourceServices, or CLICK to register online.
Prepárese para esta importante transición y
únase a nosotros para:
-Discutir el proceso para referir y la
continuidad de los servicios en educación
especial;
-Una visión general del programa de kínder;
-Un panel de presentación de una variedad de
programas por parte de educadores
especiales y generales.
Si debido a una discapacidad, usted necesita asistencia para permitirle participar en un taller o necesita un
intérprete, llamar a Servicios de Recursos para Padres al 571-252-6540 por lo menos cinco días
laborables previos al evento.
Conexión con Kínder: Pasando de Educación Especial Infantil con un “IEP”
El jueves, 12 de diciembre, 2019 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Edificio Administrativo de LCPS 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148
Registrarse llamando a los Servicios de Recursos para Padres 571-252-6540, o vaya a la Servicios de Recursos para Padres, o PRESIONE para inscribirse vía la red.
• How is middle school different from
elementary school? • What is the role of the case
manager? • What are the full continuum of
service options? • What is block scheduling? • What are the participation
requirements for statewide assessments in middle school?
• How can the team plan for a smooth transition?
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate in a workshop or
need an interpreter, call Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540 at least five business
days prior to the event.
Register by calling Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540, go to
lcps.org/ParentResourceServices, or CLICK to register online.
Middle School Connection Transitioning from Elementary School to Middle School with an IEP For Parents of Rising 6th Graders Receiving Special Education Services Thursday, December 19, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148
• ¿En qué se diferencia la escuela
intermedia de la escuela primaria? • ¿Cuál es el papel del administrador
de casos? • ¿Cuál es el continuo completo de las
opciones de servicio? • ¿Qué es la programación de
bloquear? • ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de
participación para exámenes estatales en la escuela intermedia?
• ¿Cómo puede el equipo planificar una transición fluida?
Si, debido a una discapacidad, necesita ayuda para permitirle participar en un taller o
necesita un intérprete, llame a los Servicios de Recursos para Padres al 571-252-6540 al
menos cinco días laborables antes del evento.
Regístrese llamando a los Servicios de Recursos para Padres al 571-252-6540, o vaya al
Servicios de Recursos para Padres, o PRESIONE para el registro enlinea.
Conexión a la Escuela Intermedia La Transición de la Escuela Primaria
a la Escuela Intermedia con un IEP Para Padres de 5º Grado Recibiendo
Servicios de Educación Especial El jueves, 19 de diciembre, 2019 6:30 pm—8:30 pm
21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148
Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports to Support the Needs of All Learners
Stefanie LaPolla, Supervisor, Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 9:00 am—11:00 am LCPS Administrative Building 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148
Participants will be provided with an
interactive session highlighting how
a multi-tiered approach is used to
support the academic, behavioral,
and social-emotional needs of all
learners in LCPS. Examples of how
this framework is utilized to support
core instruction and intervention
delivery will be provided.
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate in a workshop or need an interpreter, call Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540 at least five business days prior to the event.
Register by calling Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540, or go to lcps.org/ParentResourceServices,
or CLICK to register online.
Usando un Sistema de Niveles Múltiples de Apoyos para Apoyar las Necesidades de Todos los Estudiantes
Stefanie LaPolla, Supervisora, Niveles Múltiples de Apoyos El miercoles, 11 de diciembre, 2019 de 9:00 am—11:00 am
La Oficina Administrativa de LCPS 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148
Los participantes recibirán una sesión
interactiva destacando cómo un
enfoque multinivel es utilizado para
apoyar el curso académico,
conductual y social-emocionales de
todos los alumnos en LCPS. Serán
proporcionados los ejemplos de cómo
este marco es utilizado para apoyar la
instrucción principal y la entrega de
intervención.
Si, debido a una incapacidad, usted necesita asistencia para permitirle participar en un taller o necesita un intérprete, llame a los Servicios de Recursos para Padres al 571-252-6540 por lo menos cinco días laborables antes del evento.
Regístrese llamando a los Servicios de Recursos para Padres al 571-252-6540,
o vaya a Servicios de Recursos para Padres, o PRESIONE para registrarse via la red.
HELP RAISE MONEY FOR HORIZON! Do you want to help raise money for Horizon in a SUPER EASY way? Just do what
you already do – buy groceries! How does buying groceries help Horizon, you ask?
Help support Horizon Elementary by registering your grocery store cards and cutting Box Tops for Education.
Our school earned over $2,000.00 last year, and it’s so easy! Invite friends, neighbors, and relatives to support our school. Just ask them to register and designate Horizon Elementary! See the details below:
Do you shop at Giant? Giant Food – School ID: 03686 – If you have never registered your Giant Bonus Card before, please do. But if you’ve already done it and selected
Horizon Elementary, you do NOT need to re-register! To register, or check to see if you are registered, use the link below and click on either register or sign in on the top right of the screen:
https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/
Do you shop at Harris Teeter? Harris Teeter – School ID 5928 You MUST register every year! Please click on the link below to register!
https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education#/app/cms
We also collect Box Tops for Education throughout the year. The first contest for Box Tops is over, but we’ll be having another one in the spring, so please save those Box Tops!
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. Once in the office, a staff member will sign you in using our visitor management system. 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. Please call the school to verify we received your fax.
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.
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 2018-2019 SIP can be found on the Horizon website and will be updated soon.
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 BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Debbie Rose, Algonkian District - [email protected]. You can also follow her on Facebook, "Debbie Rose- School Board"
Brenda Sheridan, Sterling District - [email protected]
Beth Huck, At Large - [email protected]
HORIZON IS 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.
We are also on Twitter. Click the links below our calendar to follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/HRZSterling https://twitter.com/HorizonElem