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Event Calendar

August 2022

Kindergarten Success Night (Horizon)
Thursday, August 18th
5-6pm, Horizon Campus
For all incoming Kindergarteners and their families
Open House (Horizon)
Tuesday, August 23rd
5-7pm, Horizon Campus

September 2022

First Day of School (1st-6th Grade)
Thursday, September 8th
9am - 3:40pm
​Walk the red carpet on your way in to your first day of the 2022-23 school year!

Families and community members are welcome to join the PTA in lining the red carpet to cheer on our Horizon Hawks.
**Students cannot arrive before 8:35am daily


PTA Tears & Cheers
Thursday, September 8th
8:35am - 9:15am

Stop by after you drop off your student(s) for their first day of school! Connect with other Horizon Families and community members while you grab some coffee / tea and breakfast goodies.
First Day of School (Kindergarten)
Tuesday, September 13th
9am - 3:40pm
Walk the red carpet on your way in to your first day of Kindergarten!
Families and community members are welcome to join the PTA in lining the red carpet to cheer on our newest Horizon Hawks.
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**Students cannot arrive before 8:35am daily


PTA Tears & Cheers
Thursday, September 13th
8:35am - 9:15am

Stop by after you drop off your student(s) for their first day of school! Connect with other Horizon Families and community members while you grab some coffee / tea and breakfast goodies.
September PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, September 15
6pm - 7:30pm
Horizon Elementary, Cafe
PTA Meetings (Board and Membership) are open to ALL to attend - you do not need to be a PTA Member
September Popcorn Day
Friday, September 23rd
Small Popcorn: 25¢
Large Popcorn: 50¢
Student Swag & Smencils: 50¢-$1 each
FREE Family Movie Night
Friday, September 30th
6-8pm, Horizon Cafe
Pre-order your pizza meal deal by Wednesday 9/28 - online, or by cash / check with paper form turned in to the office
Concessions for sale at movie night (cash and card accepted)

October 2022

October PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, October 6th
6pm - 7:30pm
Horizon Elementary
October PTA Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 6th
7:30pm - 8:30pm
​Horizon Elementary, Cafe
PTA Meetings (Board and Membership) are open to ALL to attend - you do not need to be a PTA Member
October Popcorn Day
Friday, October 14th
Small Popcorn: 25¢
Large Popcorn: 50¢
Student Swag & Smencils: 50¢-$1 each
Fall Book Fair
Monday October 17th - Friday October 21st
Days & Times TBD

​Horizon Elementary
​For the love of books!!! The Book Fair is back during conference week!
Fall Goal Setting Conference Week
Monday, October 17th - Friday October 21st
​Early release at 12:40 pm for parent/teacher conferences.
Halloween Bingo Night
Friday, October 28th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
This FREE event will be fun for the whole family!
Bingo is free to play, daubers and other goodies for sale at the event. Pizza will be sold by the slice, along with beverages and treats.

November 2022

November PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, November 3rd
6pm - 7:30pm
Horizon Elementary, Library

Past Events

APEX Leadership Fundraiser
Monday, March 2nd - Thursday, March 12th
​Horizon Elementary
This exciting fundraiser combines leadership education with physical fitness for all students at Horizon.  Money pledged helps support all PTA programs and projects.  Thank you!
APEX Kickoff Assembly
Monday, March 2nd at 2:50pm
Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
APEX Remix Event
Wednesday, March 11 from 9am-11:30am
Horizon Elementary, Gym
A dance party full of fitness moves to celebrate the end of our APEX Leadership Program & Fundraiser.  Every student gets a shirt and glow gear.  This is going to be FUN!
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4eaca922a0f49-apex
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, March 10th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Teacher Workshop: No School
​Friday, March 13th
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, March 20th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils and other fun goodies cost $1 each.
Movie Night
Friday, March 20th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Bring your pillows, blankets and PJ's! Our first Movie Night will include a family-friendly movie, mats to lay on and concessions for sale (including pizza!).
This is a FREE event!  Children must be accompanied by an adult (no drop-offs). Movie title announced soon!
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, March 24th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.

April PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Diversity Night (Horizon)
Thursday, April 2nd
Horizon Elementary
Come enjoy food, music, performances and more from around the world! This event celebrates the diversity in the Horizon community.
Spring Break: No School
​Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th
Clothing Bank Volunteer Night
Tuesday, April 14th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
KAC PTA Clothing Bank, Kent Phoenix Academy
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, April 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
McTeacher Night
Thursday, April 16th - Time TBD
Covington McDonald's
Join us at the Covington McDonald's for a special night! Greet teachers, play with friends and enjoy dinner while supporting the PTA. During the (TBD) time, McDonald's will donate 20% of all food purchases (including the drive-thru!!) to Horizon PTA.
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, April 17th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils and other fun goodies cost $1 each.
PTA Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 23rd at 6pm
2020-2021 Board Members will be voted in at this meeting in order to give them the opportunity to attend WSPTA Convention in May.

​May 2020

KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, May 5th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Kindergarten Success Night
Thursday, May 7th
​Horizon Elementary
​An event to introduce the parents of the 2019 Kindergarten classes to Horizon!
May PTA Board Meeting
Monday, May 4th at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th
​A special week during which we honor all of Horizon's teachers and staff!
We celebrate with a week full of different daily events.
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, May 8th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils and other fun goodies cost $1 each.
BOGO Book Fair
Thursday, May 7th - Thursday May 14th
Days & Times TBD

​Horizon Elementary, Library
​Get ready for summer reading with this amazing Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair!
WSPTA Convention
Friday, May 15th - Sunday, May 17th
Lynnwood Convention Center
Amazing training for all incoming PTA Board Members.
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Memorial Day: No School
Monday, May 25th
KAC PTA Founder's Day Scholarship Dinner
Date TBD
​Time & Location TBD

A celebration of award winners who have made an impact on children's lives. All proceeds from the dinner and raffle fund scholarships for Kent students.

​June 2020

Volunteer Appreciation
Friday, June 5th from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Horizon Elementary
An invitation-only event for Horizon staff to honor their wonderful parent volunteers!
June PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, June 4th at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
PTA Membership Meeting
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Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Our last meeting of the year!  Report of Carnival Financials, approval of 2020-2021 Budget, summer projects, and other important information.
Horizon Carnival
Wednesday, June 10th from 5pm - 8pm
Horizon Elementary
​It's our biggest PTA celebration of the year! Join us for rides, games, prizes, food and fun!
​Volunteers always needed to make this event a success!
Kindergarten Graduation
Thursday, June 11th from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
All-School BBQ & Field Day
Friday, June 12th from 9:00 am - 3:40 pm
Horizon Elementary, Playground & Fields
6th Grade Celebration
Monday, June 15th - Time TBD
Horizon Elementary
Blue Ribbon Celebration
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Tuesday, June 16th
Classes who have achieved their Blue Ribbon Goals for the year will be celebrated!
End of Year Awards Assembly
Wednesday, June 17th at 9:50am
Last Day of School
Thursday, June 18th - Early release at 12:40 pm
Have a great summer!
Makeup Day (if necessary)
Friday, June 19th - Time TBD

Past Events

​February 2020

February PTA Board Meeting
TUESDAY, February 4th at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, February 7th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils and other fun goodies cost $1 each.
Karaoke Night
Friday, February 7th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for our first ever Karaoke Night!  More details to come.... but expect a lot of FUN, professional DJ, photo booth, singing staff, and more!
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, February 11th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Spring Book Fair
Thursday, February 6th - Friday, February 14th
**Note School is out at 12:40pm every day this week for Conferences**
Setup: Thursday, February 6th from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Student Viewing: Friday, February 7th from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sales: Monday, Feb. 10th from 12:40 pm - 7:00 pm: Evening Conferences
Sales: Tuesday, Feb. 11th from 12:40 pm - 7:00 pm: Evening Conferences
Sales: Wednesday, Feb. 12th from 12:40 pm - 3:00 pm
Sales: Thursday, Feb. 13th from 12:40pm - 2:00 pm
Sales: Friday, Feb. 14th from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cleanup: Friday, Feb. 14th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

​Horizon Elementary, Library
​All sales directly fund books for the Horizon library and teachers' classrooms.
Spring Conference Week
Monday, February 10th - Friday, February 14th
​Early release at 12:40 pm for parent/teacher conferences.
Spring Teacher Conference Meals
Spring Conference Week - Days & Times TBD
​Please consider donating to help provide meals for our teachers during their late night conferences!
Mid-Winter Break: No School
​Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st
Grandparent's Day & Read Across America Day (Horizon)
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Friday, February 28th
​Horizon Elementary

​January 2020


First Day Back from Winter Break
​Monday, January 6th
January PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, January 9th at 6:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Popcorn Day & Smencils
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Friday, January 10th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils and other fun goodies cost $1 each.
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
MLK Assembly (Horizon)
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Friday, January 17th at 9:50am
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School
​Monday, January 20th
Teacher Workshop: No School
​Friday, January 24th
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Pastries with Parents
​Friday, January 31st at 8:00 am - 9:00 am
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room

​December 2019

Holiday Shop
Monday, December 2nd - Friday, December 6th
Horizon Elementary
Students will have a chance to shop for gifts for family and friends.  Each class will visit the Holiday Shop at least once during the week, and families will be welcome to shop Friday, December 6th in conjunction with our Holiday Movie Night.
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, December 6th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils cost $0.75 each. 
Movie Night
Friday, December 6th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Bring your pillows, blankets and PJ's! Our first Movie Night will include a family-friendly movie, mats to lay on and concessions for sale (including pizza!).
Come early to shop at our Holiday Shoppe (set up in the gym from 5pm-8pm) and get your FREE photos with Santa (5pm-6pm)!
This is a FREE event!  Children must be accompanied by an adult (no drop-offs).
December PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, December 12th at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Room 306
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, December 17th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
All-School Sing-A-Long
Friday, December 20th at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
​Horizon Elementary
A fun musical assembly before Winter Break begins!
Winter Break: No School
​Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd
​Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2020!

​November 2019

Believe Fundraiser Pizza Party & Limo Ride
Monday, November 4th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
​Horizon Elementary
Pizza lunch & limo ride for students who sell 20+ items! Families of students who sell 25+ items (on same order form) get to bring their Horizon sibling(s) as well!
McTeacher Night
Thursday, November 14th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Covington McDonald's
Join us at the Covington McDonald's for a special night! Greet teachers, play with friends and enjoy dinner while supporting the PTA. During the (TBD) time, McDonald's will donate 20% of all food purchases (including the drive-thru!!) to Horizon PTA.
Believe Fundraiser Order & Prize Pickup
Monday, November 4th at 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Orders will be ready for pickup after school. Please note that we are unable to hold any orders or store any frozen items.
Veteran's Day Assembly (Horizon)
Wednesday, November 6th at 9:30am
​Honoring Veterans in our Horizon Community
November PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 pm 
Horizon Elementary, Library
Veterans Day: No School
​Monday, November 11th
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, November 12th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, November 15th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils cost $0.75 each.
STEAM Night (Horizon)
Wednesday, November 20th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Horizon Elementary
Come enjoy STEAM activities with your family throughout the school! 
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, November 26th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
NO EARLY RELEASE
Wednesday, November 27th
There is no early release the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break.
Thanksgiving Break: No School
​Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th

​October 2019

October PTA Board Meeting​
Thursday, October 3rd at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Fall PTA General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm
Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
This is one of three General Membership Meetings that will be held throughout the school year. (These are separate and different from the monthly PTA Board Meetings).
During General Membership Meetings, all PTA Members will have a chance to hear about and vote on specific items. Your voice and vote is what continues to keep the PTA operational each year.
Picture Day
Tuesday, October 8th at 9:00 am
Horizon Elementary, Portable #3
Make sure to bring your completed picture order forms with payment.
Online ordering also available: ios.mydorian.com
Online Access Key: YVV2TUGV
**online access key expires four days after picture day**
*Volunteers can have their picture taken for their volunteer badge before school. Please arrive early for this.
Believe Fundraiser Orders Due!
Tuesday, October 8th

Please turn in order forms and payment by this date.
No late orders accepted due to the fast November 4th delivery! 
Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff Night
Thursday, October 10th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Calling all fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father-figures! Come find out more about the Watch D.O.G.S. program and how you can help in your child's school! Free hot dogs, chips and water will be provided.  Bring a board or card game to play!
Teacher Workshop: No School
Friday, October 11th
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, October 15th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, October 18th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each.
Fall Book Fair
**Note School is out at 12:40pm every day this week for Fall Conferences**

Setup: Thursday, October 17th at 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Student Viewing: Friday, October 18th at 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sales: Monday, October 21st at 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Evening Conferences
Sales: Tuesday, October 22nd at 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Evening Conferences
Sales: Wednesday, October 23rd at 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sales: Thursday, October 24th at 12:30pm - 3:00 pm
Sales: Friday, October 25th at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cleanup: Friday, October 25th at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

​Horizon Elementary, Library
​Get ready for our first Book Fair of the year! All sales directly fund books for the Horizon library and teachers' classrooms.
Fall Conference Week
Monday, October 21st - Friday, October 25th
​Early release at 12:40 pm for parent/teacher conferences.
Fall Teacher Conference Meals
Monday, October 21st & Tuesday, October 22nd at 4:00 pm
Horizon Elementary
​Please consider donating to help provide meals for our teachers during their late night conferences!
Halloween Dance
Friday, October 25th at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room & Gym
​Show up in your costumes and be ready to boogie! Entry is only $1.00 per child; adults are free (and must attend with their child).
​There will be a DJ, dance floor, emcee, professional photo booth, activities for K-6, costume contest, hula hoop maze, music, lighting effects and more!
Concessions, glow items, photo booth sessions and donuts will be available for purchase.
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.

​September 2019

Labor Day: No School
Monday, September 2nd
Kindergarten Tears & Cheers: First Day for Kinders
Wednesday, September 4th at 8:45 am - 9:15 am
Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Shed some tears and shout a few cheers as Kinders walk the "red carpet" to enter school!
After you drop your child off in their classroom, come down to the Horizon Cafe to enjoy some fruit, coffee and pastries.
*Please note, this event is for Kindergarten parents/guardians only.
September PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, September 5th at 6:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
BINGO Night
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Friday, September 20th at 6pm - 8pm
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a family fun night with the PTA!  Bingo, snacks, popcorn, and prizes!  
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, September 20th
Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn.
​Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each.
Believe Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, September 24th
Look for the fundraising packet coming home! This is one of two large fundraisers for the 2019-2020 school year that supports the PTA. Get in the fun competitive spirit as our we try to out-earn Martin Sortun Elementary!
KAC Clothing Bank
Tuesday, September 24th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kent Phoenix Academy
11000 SE 264th St.
Kent, WA 98030

Families residing within KSD boundaries are welcome to shop once per month.  Please see the Clothing Bank tab for more information.
Art Docent Orientation
Friday, September 27th at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Horizon Elementary, Library
Anyone interested in participating in the Art Program at Horizon is encouraged to attend. Beginners welcome!
Partners for Success Nights (Horizon)
September 17th (1&4), 19th (2&5), 24th (3&6), 26th (K)
Horizon Elementary
​A yearly event that is held at Horizon to help parents understand class expectations.  This year, success nights are being broken out by grade level and include a more interactive experience similar to what our students experience daily in their classroom.

August 2019

Open House & PTA Social
Monday, August 26th at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
​Horizon Elementary
Tears & Cheers: First Day of School for 1st thru 6th
​Thursday, August 29th at 8:45 am - 9:15 am
​Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room

Contact us: Horizon Elementary PTA, 27641 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042​
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