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August 2018
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Open House & PTA Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 28th at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Horizon Elementary |
Tears & Cheers: First Day of School for 1st thru 6th
Thursday, August 30th at 8:45 am - 9:30 am Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room |
September 2018
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Labor Day: No School
Monday, September 3rd Kindergarten Tears & Cheers: First Day for Kinders
Wednesday, September 5th at 8:45 am - 9:30 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 6th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 WSPTA Region 9 Leadership Conference
Saturday, September 15th Newcastle, WA Training and governance for PTA leaders and officers. |
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Begins
Wednesday, September 19th Look for the fundraising packet coming home! This is the largest fundraiser that supports the PTA. Get in the fun competitive spirit as our we try to out-earn Martin Sortun Elementary! Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, September 21st Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. Art Docent Orientation
Tuesday, September 25th 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! Horizon Curriculum Night
Wednesday, September 26th at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Horizon Elementary A yearly event that is held at Horizon to help parents understand class expectations. |
October 2018
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Picture Day
Tuesday, October 2nd at 9:00 am Horizon Elementary, Portable #3 Make sure to bring your completed picture order forms with payment. *Volunteers can have their picture taken for their volunteer badge before school. Please arrive early for this. October PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, October 4th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Paint Night
Friday, October 5th at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room Create a fall-themed painting on a 10"x10" canvas! Cost is $30. Taught by Susan Bagrationoff, owner of Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons. Big Kahuna Fundraiser Paper Orders Due!
EXTENDED DATE: Monday, October 8th Please turn in order forms and payment by this date. No late orders accepted due to the fast November 9th delivery! Big Kahuna Fundraiser Online Ordering Ends!
Wednesday, October 10th This is the last day for online orders, make sure to get them submitted! (Remember, paper orders are no longer accepted after Mon, Oct. 8th.) Teacher Workshop: No School
Friday, October 12th Watch D.O.G.S. Game Night
Tuesday, October 16th at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 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. Please bring a game to play and share! Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, October 19th 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
Setup: Thursday, October 18th at 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Student Viewing: Friday, October 19th at 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sales: Monday, October 22nd at 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Evening Conferences Sales: Tuesday, October 23rd at 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Evening Conferences Sales: Wednesday, October 24th at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sales: Thursday, October 25th at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cleanup: Thursday, October 25th at 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 22nd - Friday, October 26th Early release at 12:40 pm for parent/teacher conferences. Fall Teacher Conference Meals
Monday, October 22nd & Tuesday, October 23rd 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 26th 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, donut-fishing, hula hoop maze, music, lighting effects and more! Concessions, glow items, photo booth sessions and donuts will be available for purchase. (Brown Bear Car Wash tickets will be on sale to raise money for 6th grade camp.) |
November 2018
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November PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, November 1st at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Fall PTA General Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 1st at 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 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. Teacher Workshop: No School
Friday, November 2nd Big Kahuna Fundraiser Pizza Party & Limo Ride
Friday, November 9th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Horizon Elementary Pizza lunch & limo ride for students who sell 15+ items! Students who sell 20+ items (on same order form) get to bring their Horizon sibling(s) as well! Big Kahuna Fundraiser Order & Prize Pickup
Friday, November 9th 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. |
Veterans Day: No School
Monday, November 12th McTeacher Night (Tentative)
Tuesday, November 13th - 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. Picture Re-Take Day
Tuesday, November 13th Horizon Elementary For those who missed Picture Day or need re-takes. Make sure to return original pictures for retakes. Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, November 16th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. Thanksgiving Break: No School
Thursday, November 22nd & Friday, November 23rd |
December 2018
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December PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, December 6th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Movie Night
Friday, December 7th at 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!). Children cost $1 each, adults are free (children MUST be accompanied by an adult). Movie title announced soon! Kent Area Council President & Principal Luncheon
Monday, December 10th Time & Location - TBD |
Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, December 14th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. All-School Sing-A-Long
Tuesday, December 18th at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Horizon Elementary A fun musical assembly before Winter Break begins! Winter Break: No School
Wednesday, December 19th - Monday, December 31st Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2019! |
January 2019
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New Year's Day: No School
Tuesday, January 1st First Day Back from Winter Break
Wednesday, January 2nd January PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, January 10th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, January 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. |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School
Monday, January 21st Pastries with Parents
Friday, January 25th at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room PTA General Membership Meeting
Friday, January 25th - Time TBD Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room Brief assembly during the Pastries with Parents event. Teacher Workshop: No School
Monday, January 28th |
February 2019
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February PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, February 7th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, February 8th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. Spring Book Fair
Monday, February 11th - Thursday, February 14th Days & Times TBD Horizon Elementary, Library Check out the new spring titles! All sales directly fund books for the Horizon library and teachers' classrooms. |
Spring Conference Week
Monday, February 11th - Friday, February 15th 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 18th - Friday, February 22nd Read Across America Night
Thursday, February 28th at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Horizon Elementary |
March 2019
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March PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Teacher Workshop: No School
Friday, March 8th Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, March 15th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. |
Grandparent's Day
Wednesday, March 20th at 10:00 am - 1:40 pm Horizon Elementary Invite the Grandparents to school for lunch and quality time! School Closure Make-up Day
Friday, March 29th School make-up day. No school if no make-up days needed. |
April 2019
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Clothing Bank Volunteer Night
Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm KAC PTA Clothing Bank, Kent Phoenix Academy April PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Spring Break: No School
Monday, April 8th - Friday, April 12th Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, April 19th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. |
STEAM/Science Fair Night
Wednesday, April 24th Horizon Elementary Join us for an exciting STEAM Night: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math! WSPTA Annual Convention
Friday, April 26th - Sunday, April 28th Expo, legislation & training for PTA leaders and officers. School Closure Make-up Day
Monday, April 29th School make-up day. No school if no make-up days needed. |
May 2019
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May PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 KAC PTA Founder's Day Scholarship Dinner
Friday, May 3rd - Tentative 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. Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th A special week during which we honor all of Horizon's teachers and staff! We celebrate with a week full of different daily events. Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, May 9th at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Horizon Elementary An event to introduce the parents of the 2019 Kindergarten classes to Horizon! |
BOGO Book Fair
Monday, May 13th - Thursday, May 16th Days & Times TBD Horizon Elementary, Library Get ready for summer reading with this amazing Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair! Popcorn Day & Smencils
Friday, May 17th Bring $0.25 for a small popcorn or $0.50 for a large popcorn. Smencils cost $0.75 each. Pencils cost $0.25 each. Diversity Night
Wednesday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room Come enjoy food, music, performances and more from around the world! This event celebrates the diversity in the Horizon community. Memorial Day: No School
Monday, May 27th |
June 2019
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Volunteer Appreciation
Thursday, June 6th at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room An invitation-only event for Horizon staff to honor their wonderful parent volunteers! June PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 pm Horizon Elementary, Room 306 Horizon Carnival
Thursday, June 13th - Time TBD 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
Friday, June 14th at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Horizon Elementary, Multipurpose Room All-School BBQ & Field Day
Monday, June 17th at 9:00 am - 3:40 pm Horizon Elementary, Playground & Fields 6th Grade Celebration
Tuesday, June 18th Horizon Elementary - Time TBD Last Day of School
Friday, June 21st - Early release at 12:40 pm Have a great summer! |
