Horizon Elementary’s Drama Club Auditions are Coming!

It’s time to kick off Horizon’s Drama Club this year! Auditions for Drama Club are open to students in grades 1-5.

 

The annual all-school musical this year, presented by Horizon’s Drama Club, will be “James and The Giant Peach”. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, February 23th and Friday, February 24th.

 

Rehearsals will be after school from 2:30 – 3:45 on Monday –Thursday starting in January after auditions are complete and the cast is announced. Not every student will rehearse each day. Specific schedules will be emailed to parents/guardians once the show has been cast.

 

Because drama is not part of the regular school curriculum, Horizon’s Drama Club is considered an “extracurricular activity.” A participation fee of $25 will be charged to each cast member (please wait until cast list is announced before sending money). This helps to cover the numerous expenses associated with creating a show of this size.

 

Please remember that not all students who audition can be included in the show due to the large number of students who try out every year. Auditions are scored using a rubric and the judges include Horizon staff members and theater professionals from our community.

 

Here is a link to the Audition Song, this link will provide a voiced version and an accompaniment version. Also included is an attachment of lines and sheet music. You may also go to Mr. West’s YouTube channel to view the audition songs. or just type in Jon West Horizon in the search bar on the page. ( Look for the red curtains, and the playlist entitled James Auditions.)

 

 

Audition Information:  

When: Tuesday, January 10th (2:30pm) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders only

       Wednesday, January 11th (2:30pm) for 4th and 5th graders only

Where: Horizon Music Room

Pick up: Students will call home or return to Kid's Club once their audition is finished.  Parents will pick up children at Door B.

*Each student who wants to stay after school and audition must have the permission slip signed by a parent/guardian.

 

These MUST be turned into Mr. West no later than Monday, January 9th.   That is the day we return from Winter Break. 

No late permission slips will be accepted.

 

Click HERE to download the permission slip! 

 

 

 

TriMathlon Competition Results

Academic excellence is one of Horizon’s great traditions.  Recently, we had several Horizon students participate in the Granger Mathnasium’s  annual “TriMathlon” (math competition).  We’d like to congratulate the following winners and participants – we’re very proud of them!

2nd Grade:  Melody Matviyiv (2nd place), Cathlyn Kulba (3rd place), Allison Mead, Greyson Gobel, Cole Brownewell, Elle Ingle, Rayna Doland, Scarlett Gobel

 

3rd Grade:  Mikan Gensic

 

4th Grade:  Benjamin Stewart (1st place), William Barnes (3rd place), Emma Mead, Kyla Yoder, Alina Luck

 

5th Grade:  Michelle Yuan (1st place), Gracen Stewart (3rd place), Dylan Ryback

 

Holiday Food Drive

This past week has been a flurry of activity. Students have been collecting food for this year’s food drive. Through their efforts, 900lbs. of food was collected to help families in need. 

Thank you for helping others this holiday season! 

Rick Glassman Visit

Students were given the treat of having Mr. Rick Glassman, Environmental Education Coordinator, come to Horizon and inform students about things about the environment to enhance their Scientific learning. The students always look forward to seeing Mr. Glassman and the humorous way he introduces scientific concepts. 

Kindergarten students were introduce to “Jethro”, a character of Mr. Glassman’s creation. 

1st grade students discussed Earthworms and their role in our ecosystem. 2nd Grade students discussed insects and how vital they are to the circle of life . 3rd grade students talked about Invasive Species and the toll they take on the environment in our area. 4th grade students talked about the different types of soils in Indiana  and 5th grade students talked about Wetland Life. 

Mr. Glassman will be back in February. 

ND Hockey Players

Horizon 2nd grade students were given an opportunity to go ice skating and they were able to meet some special guests. This was a special moment with some ND Hockey Players as they were heading to practice.  Hard work on and off the ice in the classroom as well as practice and games is critical for these student athletes. 

Thank you!

Thank you for all who helped with the book fair last week! 

Because of your efforts, we were and are able to get books and other things to enhance our library collection for students and staff alike. 

Our next book fair will be in April and it will be BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free). More news will be shared when that gets closer! 

PHM Veteran’s Day programs

The significance of Veteran’s Day will be a focus in all of P-H-M’s 15 schools on this Friday, November 11, 2016

At Horizon, veteran family members of third, fourth and fifth graders were invited to join the school’s Veteran’s Day program. More than 30 veterans are expected to participate.

Schmucker and Grissom Middle Schools will also hold their annual student’s Veteran’s Day programs on Friday.  

At Schmucker, members of the eighth grade class plan the program for the rest of their class. Retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Richard Cardossa will speak to the students. 

At Grissom, students invited Former Governor of Indiana and Purple Heart Awardee Joe Kernan to speak at their annual Veteran’s Day program. ​

Scholastic Book Fair

Book Fair starts on November 1st.

 

We have a wide array of books and other items available for all students and parents to choose from. Make sure that you take full advantage of the selection. The book fair runs from November 1st through November 4th.

 The hours are as follows:

November 1st: 7:30am-6:00pm

November 2-4: 7:30am-3:30pm

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We will also be offering Pencil-Grams that can be purchased as well. Send a message to your favorite staff member or a fellow student. 

You also have the option of ordering online as well.  If you order online, your order will come AFTER the fair and will be delivered directly to the school. 

School Picture Retakes are Tuesday, November 1st!

The photographer will be back on Tuesday, November 1st for Picture Retakes.  If your child did not have their picture taken in September during school picture day, this is your chance to have a school picture taken.  All students will be photographed for the school yearbook, regardless of whether the family purchases a photo package.  Be sure to send your child’s picture envelope to school on Tuesday. Thanks!

First Day of School Photo Gallery

Wednesday, Aug. 24th was the first day of school for Penn-Harris-Madison students grades 1-12.

This year, approximately 10,800 students will be attending P-H-M’s 11 elementary and three middle schools and Penn High School.

This year we have 641 of the brightest “SUNS” in our school. We know their futures will be brilliant at Horizon!

Scroll through the pictures below to see how they spent their first day! You can also check out our district photo gallery of the first day of school.