Horicon Elementary School District

This week, I observed Ms. Sacha’s class learning about ten frames, how to color within the lines, and how to cut and paste numbers in the correct order. Ms. Hook's class focused on tracing letters and numbers, CVC words (pig, bug, bat), and working on place values with ten frames. Mr. Armstrong’s class finished NWEA testing, learned new math vocabulary, and learned about adding and subtracting within 1,000. Ms. Cantin’s class focused on spelling, vocabulary, and prime factorization. I observed Ms. Ruegg's class learn about solving equations with irrational numbers, absolute values, taking a vocabulary test, and diving into their ELA curriculum by talking/reading about Greek/Roman history. All students practiced bus safety and participated in their first earthquake drill of the year. It was a wonderful week full of smiles and lots of learning!

Here's the weekly update: There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. This Thursday is the middle school parent meeting at 4:00 pm in the Hickory Room. Construction continues on Highway 1, so please be mindful & leave enough time to arrive at Horicon. Have a great week!

I spent time in each classroom this week (that's where the fun is!) and was so happy to see kids engaged in learning. I saw Ms. Sacha's class practicing counting to 20 with pipe cleaners and beads, raising quiet hands, and learning how to cut with scissors. Ms. Hook's class practiced long vowels, such as turning 'hop' into 'hope' and 'cut' into 'cute,' practicing writing sentences, and looking for long vowels in sentences as they read together. Mr. Armstrong's class worked on math word problems, took math assessments, and started learning about place value relationships. Ms. Cantin's class created their Mission Statement, 'This year, our class will do our personal best to be kind and respectful to everyone while helping each other learn.' They also watched and then reflected in their journals about a Ted Talk that focused on asking for help. Ms. Ruegg's class jumped into science by discussing how they are connected to the patterns they see in the sky. They also had their first spelling bee and learned about journalism by reading articles in the ICO. Overall, it was a great week at Horicon, and I hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend!  Attached are the self-portrait collages from Ms. Ruegg and her students.

Attention: There has been a few mountain lion sightings at the Whitetail Deer Trail bus stop. Adults should meet students at the bus stop. Students should not walk alone. Atención: Se han visto algunos pumas en la parada de autobús de Whitetail Deer Trail. Los adultos deben encontrarse con los estudiantes en la parada de autobús. Los estudiantes no deben caminar solos.

Attention: There has been a few mountain lion sightings at the Whitetail Deer Trail bus stop. Adults should meet students at the bus stop. Students should not walk alone. Atención: Se han visto algunos pumas en la parada de autobús de Whitetail Deer Trail. Los adultos deben encontrarse con los estudiantes en la parada de autobús. Los estudiantes no deben caminar solos.

Hello Families, We had a great first week of school and we're looking forward to another great week. Back to school Packets are due on 8/30 Counseling is available, so please ask for a permission slip if you are interested. Construction on 7/8 has been delayed one week and will now begin on 9/3. The After-School programs runs daiky 4 pm. Please communicate with Shanna if you would like your child to attend. Registration forms are required. Hola familias, Tuvimos una excelente primera semana de clases y esperamos que sea otra gran semana. Los paquetes de regreso a clases deben entregarse el 30 de agosto. Hay asesoramiento disponible, así que solicite un permiso si está interesado. La construcción del 8 de julio se ha retrasado una semana y ahora comenzará el 3 de septiembre. Los programas extraescolares se realizan todos los días a las 4:00 p. m. Comuníquese con Shanna si desea que su hijo asista. Se requieren formularios de inscripción.