Horizon Elementary School is a part of Loudoun County Public Schools, located in the suburbs of Washington D.C.
Operating as usual
07/02/2020
https://www.facebook.com/PTAHorizon/photos/a.124564824915852/580618839310446/?type=3
The Horizon PTA is happy to welcome our new principal, Jasmine Carpenter. As of July 1, she’s officially a Comet. Have a great first day. We’re glad to have you!
07/01/2020
Loudoun County Public Schools
The Department of Instruction and Pupil Services has published a summer Continuity of Education resource for Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) families.
The website (https://tinyurl.com/y85b82yt) is intended to help students maintain the learning they achieved during the 2019-2020 school year so that they have a high level of readiness when school resumes for the 2020-2021 school year. All activities are voluntary and are designed to support parents in their efforts to keep students learning so their academic skills remain sharp.
The website includes:
• Information on digital tools that students have access to this summer;
• A link to our curriculum pages;
• Information on family-friendly websites;
• A link to social-emotional resources; and
• A section on Special Education.
Additional resources will be added to the website later in the summer.
06/30/2020
Hunt District PTA
JUNE 29 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP:
➡️ The longer resolution was passed for a choice of Hybrid Learning or 100 % Distance Learning, with amendments (to increase synchronous, but not asynchronous, learning over the amount offered in the spring, and to require ALL students to wear face coverings when six feet of physical distance cannot be maintained).
💻 Parents and Staff will choose hybrid or distance learning for the first semester through Parentvue from July 6-10.
➡️ Students will not start school until September 8th with teachers returning on August 19th, which should not impact the end date. Review the calendar attached to this post.
➡️ The Loudoun County High School Mascot will be changed. The LCHS Community will be engaged for further discussion.
➡️ HILLSBORO CHARTER: Discussion about their 100% in person option (12 classes with 12 students with 6' physical distancing) will be discussed at the next meeting on July 21.
➡️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ... Loudoun County Public Schools will be holding a virtual town hall on 7/8/2020 from 5:30-7pm. (Details TBD).
06/15/2020
Goodbyes are always sad, but we wish all these staff members the best of luck in their new adventures! Once a Comet, Always a Comet!
https://spark.adobe.com/video/afEUZEhqRgBR2
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06/15/2020
Keep your brain ready for school by trying the Summer Challenges!
https://www.lcps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=172947
06/12/2020
Loudoun County Public Library
Our all-ages Summer Reading Program starts today. Sign up, read books and complete challenges! It’s a great way to stay engaged this summer. Register at library.loudoun.gov/SRP.
Thank you Mrs. Ewing for all you have done for Horizon! Best of luck at Balls Bluff ES! Horizon will miss you! https://www.wevideo.com/view/1743433687
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mrs. Ewing - We did it!
Last day of School
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1745314791
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is SUMMER – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Make a list of things you want to do this summer.
Plan an End of Year Celebration with your Family to celebrate the last day of school.
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day and have a safe and relaxing summer!
Go Comets!
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06/09/2020
PTA Horizon Elementary
Last chance! Pick up your student belongings and yearbooks on Wednesday, June 10 from noon to 2 p.m. or Friday, June 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. {{Drive up to the tent for instructions. Only adults with masks should exit their cars to retrieve items from the tables.}}
Monday, June 8, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Miss Demory
Today is National Best Friends Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1741290784
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially started Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courtesy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is FRIENDS – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Today, we can celebrate by:
-Thinking of some qualities you believe make a good friend
-writing down the qualities that make a good friend
-Writing a letter to your best friend
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy and well! Have a great start to our last three days of school!
Go Comets!
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06/08/2020
Horizon Elementary School's cover photo
Friday, June 5, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mrs. Ewing - Yay it’s Friday!
National Doughnut/Donut Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1738633722
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit words of the day are DONUT or DOUGHNUT – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Make a list of different types of donuts.
Draw pictures of the different types of donuts; or your favorite type of donut.
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day and weekend!
Go Comets!
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06/04/2020
Day 2 Student Belonging Pick-up/yearbook pick up/ library book return/medication pick up:
8:30-10:30 Any grade PreK - 4th and special programs
10:30-12:30 4th grade
1:00-3:00 3rd grade
Day 3
Friday June 5 between 8:30-11:30 reserved for Horizon 5th Graders
1:00-3:00 Any grades pre k - 5th including special programs
Be sure to bring your Library books, wear your mask, & wave from inside your car! Also, please be sure to follow the map sent by Mrs.Ewing
Thank you to all the teachers & staff helping each day! 💫
Thursday, June 4, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mr. Merick
National Cheese Day!
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1737123602
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is Cheese – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
-Share a cheesy joke with a friend or family member,
-Write your own cheesy joke.
-Enjoy a delicious sandwich with cheese on it today.
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day and new week!
Go Comets!
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06/03/2020
Student Belonging Pick-up in Progress! Kindergarten is ready for their shift! Today is ECSE & K-8:30-10:30, Grade 1- 10:30-12:30, & Grade 2- 1:00-3:00. Be sure to bring your Library books, wear your mask, & wave from inside your car! Also, please be sure to follow the map sent by Mrs.Ewing last night! Thank you to all the teachers & staff helping today! 💫
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mrs. Payne
National Egg Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1735239075
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteous, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is EGGS – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Write about your life as a chick, inside the egg!
Make some meals with eggs and post your photos on the Horizon Facebook or Twitter pages.
Eggsperiments: https://www.science-sparks.com/10-egg-science-experiments/
Egg Jokes: https://www.beano.com/posts/egg-jokes
Read some books about Eggs: https://childhood101.com/picture-books-about-eggs/
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
•Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day!
Go Comets!
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mrs. Christiansen
National Rocky Road Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MbQaxLKCCF0WWDbnzR1F1lI9f-MLyoR6/view?usp=sharing
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is SCOOP. You can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Journal Activity: Answer one or more of the following prompts:
If you could invent a new flavor of ice cream, what would it be?
If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be?
Write a story from the perspective of an ice cream truck driver.
STEM Activity: Make Ice Cream in a Baggie Click here for the activity: ICE CREAM ACTIVITY (credit to Rachel Lynette on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Enjoy a bowl of Rocky Road Ice Cream, some Rocky Road candy, bars, cake or other Rocky Road dessert!
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Go Comets
Monday, June 1, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Miss Anderson
National Say Something Nice Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1727612245
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Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially started Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courtesy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is KINDNESS. (K-I-N-D-N-E-S-S) – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
So how can we celebrate? Today, we can celebrate by:
Saying something nice to everyone you are around. Remember, if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.
Use this day to try and see the positive in people.
Compliment someone.
Leave a nice note or do something nice for a friend, family member, or teacher.
There are so many ways to show kindness. What will you do today to celebrate National Say Something Nice Day?
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy and well! Have a great start to a new week!
Go Comets!
05/31/2020
https://www.facebook.com/61511025427/posts/10158215646740428/
tasteofhome.com Ease your load and teach kids valuable lessons with this chore chart for kids.
05/31/2020
https://www.facebook.com/124391498266518/posts/560805757958421/
Help us advocate for you by taking a minute to share your thoughts about your family's experience with distance learning so far and what you hope to see happen this fall when students return to school.
This survey is for PTA members living in Virginia and will close on June 3rd.
https://forms.gle/vBCxRpjbG5uEKoY28
En español: https://forms.gle/45Uvk3Ss1JqQ6QkN8
05/31/2020
https://www.facebook.com/124391498266518/posts/562641131108217/
Sunday May 31 Weekly Updates from Mrs Ewing
Friday, May 29, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mrs. Ewing - Yay it’s Friday!
National Paper Clip Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1728802983
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit words of the day are Paper and Clip – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
Make a list of different ways you can use a paper clip.
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day and weekend!
Go Comets!
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Thursday, May 28, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mr. Merick
National Hamburger Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1726803000
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is Burger – you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options:
- Knowing that McDonald’s sells 75 hamburgers per sec worldwide, calculate the number of burgers sold per minute, per hour, per day and per year.
- Survey your friends and family on what restaurant is their favorite to get a hamburger (Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King or other) and then graph the results of the vote to find out what restaurant has the best burger.
-Write a recipe how to make the best hamburger make a list of all your favorite toppings.
-Draw a picture of a hamburger with all your favorite toppings.
Cursive Writing Practice: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day!
Go Comets!
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05/27/2020
Google for Education
For parents/guardians looking for online resources to keep students learning at home, check out these 8 resources perfect for families to practice and during : goo.gle/34Vro9H
Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 HTV Broadcast with Mr. Russell
National Grape Popsicle Day
Here is the link to the HTV Broadcast for today:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1724899563
Horizon School Family Wish Well Board:
https://padlet.com/alexisgruehn/2l2dmnago1jb
Technology Reminders as we officially start Digital Learning:
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1627224313
We want our Comets to follow the 3 Cs (Courteousy, Care, Cooperation) with following Digital Citizenship Guidelines when doing any work online.
The Get Comet Fit word of the day is Popsicle– you can do the activities on the Get Comet Fit Exercise Sheet per letter of our word(s) of the day.
Journal and/or Activity Options today:
· Make a list of ways you can enjoy National Grape Popsicle Day. (ie: read, listen, write, create and act out a story…..)
· Use to post on social media.
· Draw pictures of your favorite summer day activity.
· STEAM Activity – science project or coding activity.
Make some homemade grape popsicles or pick up your favorite frozen grape treat. One way to enjoy your popsicle without the mess is by adding it to a clear soda. Pour the soda into a glass and then just add your popsicle to your soda. Not only does it keep your drink cool, but it also adds a bright color to your beverage. As the popsicle begins to melt, break it up like a slushy. What other ways do you enjoy your popsicles?
Cursive Writing Practice:
Here is a link to access Cursive Writing Practice Pages.
https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Stay healthy! Wishing all Comets Well!
Enjoy your day!
Go Comets
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