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VIPS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNECongratula*ons  to  our  volunteers  for  the  month  of  June:  Jeni  Howell  for  all  her  help  with  No  Place  for  Hate  Club,  Stacey  Bowen  and  Nehal  Patel  for  their  work  with  PALS,  and  Monique  Manning  for  handling  AR  Incen*ves.  Thanks  for  all  you  do  at  Horn!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - EASY FREE MONEYThank  you  to  all  who  have  par*cipated  in  the  BoxTops  for  Educa*on,  Labels  for  Educa*on,  and  MyCoke  Rewards  this  year.  We  collect  these  throughout  the  year.  Please  turn  in  any  that  you  have  now  and  con*nue  collec*ng  over  the  summer.  We  have  redeemed  around  $2000  worth  of  BoxTops,  but  I  know  a  school  our  size  could  double  that  amount  next  year.  Turn  in  any  that  you  get  BEFORE  they  expire!  Besides  geSng  the  cash  for  the  BoxTops  (used  to  get  cases  for  iPods  that  will  be  used  in  the  classroom),  we  were  able  to  collect  over  32,000  MyCoke  Rewards  which  we  are  using  to  get  some  equipment  for  the  PE  room.  With  the  Labels  for  Educa*on  points,  we  will  get  some  equipment  for  the  classrooms.  

It  might  seem  like  the  number  of  BoxTops,  Labels  for  Educa*on,  and  MyCoke  Reward  that  you  collect  aren’t  that  many,  but  when  the  whole  school  collects  it  does  add  up  to  a  lot.  Ten  BoxTops  equals  $1.  If  every  student  collect  just  10  BoxTops,  that  would  be  $770.  Imagine  how  much  we  would  get  if  you  also  asked  friends  and  family  to  save  them,  too!

HORN’S SPONSOR, MIKE GRAY, REALTORBellaire  resident,  Bellaire  Li\le  League  Coach,  and  proud  father  of  Horn  Elementary  1st  Grader,  Chase  Gray,  are  just  a  few  of  the  iden*fiers  that  Bellaire  Realtor  Mike  Gray  favors.  But  also  on  that  list  of  great  achievements  and  proud  associa*ons,  one  should  add  that  Mike  is  an  award-­‐winning,  top  producing  Heritage  Texas  Proper*es  agent  who  excels  u*lizing  a  na*onally  cer*fied,  client-­‐centered  lis*ng  and  buyers’  program  that  has  earned  him  the  respect,  referrals  and  repeat  business  of  many  sa*sfied  clients  and  fellow  Bellaire  residents.  Mike  compiles  a  comprehensive  monthly  report  on  the  Bellaire  market  showing  trends  by  price  range.  If  you  would  like  to  be  on  the  distribu*on  list  to  keep  up  on  the  local  real  estate  market,    feel  free  to  call  or  email  your  request.

 If  you  are  considering  buying  or  selling  a  home  and  seek  peerless  customer  service,  give  Mike  a  call  at  713.341.1763  or  832.428.6453.  Also  Mike@HomesFromHouston.com

Calendar(* additions or corrections are in bold)June 2013

6 Last day of school for students, Report Cards

*6 Early Dismissal 12 NOON

7 Last day to turn in Pershing school supply order at Pershing

*11 First day of Summer School

24 Last day to order Pershing school supplies online

July 2013

*3 Last day of Summer School

August 2013

*26 First Day of School for Students

EARLY DISMISSAL ON JUNE 6Be  sure  to  make  plans  to  pick  your  children  up  at  12  NOON  on  the  last  day  of  school,  June  6.  Reports  cards  will  be  sent  home  with  the  students.

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SOUNDS OF SUCCESS - COMMITTEE UPDATEThe  Sounds  of  Success  Family  Giving  Program  commi\ee  would  like  to  say  a  special  thanks  to  our  re*ring  members.    Gauri  Varadhachary  and  Angela  Tang  have  been  long-­‐*me  members  of  the  SOS  commi\ee,  s*cking  with  it  all  the  way  through  as  5th  

grade  parents!  Many  thanks  to  them  for  their  ongoing  commitment  to  the  commi\ee  as  well  as  thanks  in  advance  to  Karen  Marshall  who  also  intends  to  see  it  through  as  a  5th  grade  parent  in  the  upcoming  school  year.  As  SOS  brought  in  educa*onal  enrichment  programs  this  year  like  The  Magic  School  Bus  and  the  Museum  Dome,  students  have  directly  benefited  from  your  commitment  –  a  HUGE  thank  you  to  each  of  you!    Anyone  interested  in  joining  SOS,  please  email  sos@hornpto.org  for  more  informa*on.

“MILLIONAIRE CLUB” - HISD SUMMER READING PROGRAMAll  Horn  students  who  read  at  least  5  books  over  the  summer  break  are  eligible  to  become  members  of  the  “Millionaire  Club”,  which  is  the  HISD  summer  reading  program.  Summer  reading  must  not  take  place  before  June  7th.  The  log-­‐in  forms  will  be  put  in  red  folders  before  the  school  year  ends.  Students  simply  need  to  write  all  *tles  of  books  read  over  the  summer  on  the  log-­‐in  form,  have  a  parent  sign  the  form,  and  return  the  form  to  Ms.  Batke  in  August  to  become  Millionaire  Club  members.  If  a  student  loses  the  form  over  the  summer,  he/she  may  write  the  *tles  on  a  sheet  of  notebook  paper  and  have  a  parent  sign  it.  The  forms  can  also  be  printed  from  the  Horn  Academy  website  (h\p:www.houstonisd.org/horn).  Click  on  the  Library  link;  then  Summer  Reading  Programs.  Also  on  the  library  page,  you  can  find  links  to  HPL  summer  reading  programs,  different  summer  reading  lists,  current  “Name  that  Book”  *tles,  and  addi*onal  informa*on  on  the  Millionaire  Club.  The  HISD  “Millionaire  Club”  is  not  associated  with  any  other  summer  reading  program  (HPL,  Bellaire  Library,  Borders,  etc.).  Ms.  Batke  must  have  a  “Millionaire  Club”  form  or  paper  that  has  all  *tles  read  for  each  student  who  has  read  the  5+  books.

There  will  be  incen*ve  prizes  given  out  in  the  fall  to  current  Millionaire  Club  members.  Millionaire  Club  members  will  be  able  to  check-­‐out  3  books  from  the  Horn  Library.

Below  are  other  Summer  Reading  Programs  throughout  the  city.Houston  Public  Library  Summer  Reading:  h\p://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/summerBarnes  and  Noble  Summer  Reading:h\p://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-­‐reading/379003570/Half  Price  Books  Summer  Reading:  h\p://www.hpb.com/community/literacy/fyb/

HORN SUMMER SCHOOLSummer  school  will  be  held  at  Horn  from  June  11-­‐July  3  (Monday-­‐Friday).  Breakfast  and  lunch  will  be  provided.  Notes  will  be  sent  home  with  students  who  need  to  go  to  summer  school.

LOST AND FOUNDMake  sure  you  go  through  the  lost  and  found  under  the  main  staircase  before  the  last  day  of  school.  All  items  len  will  be  

donated.

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BELLAIRE LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATIONCome  join  Bellaire  Li\le  League  for  our  Fall  Ball  Program  and  join  the  fun!  Bellaire  Li\le  League  offers  Coach  Pitch  (Age  6),  Texas  (Age  7-­‐8),  Minors  (Age  9-­‐10),  and  Majors  (Age  11-­‐12)  in  the  Fall.    

Registra*on  for  Fall  Ball  is  $135  thru  June  30.    Hurry,  as  prices  increase  on  July  1st!

Fall  Ball  Season  runs  from  first  week  of  September  to  the  first  week  of  November.

Register  online  today  at:  www.bellairell.org

SCHOOL SUPPLIES ON SALE NOW!Pre-­‐orders  for  next  year's  school  supplies  are  going  on  right  now.  These  are  the  supplies  the  Horn  teachers  hand  picked  and  will  be  wai*ng  in  your  child's  classroom  on  the  first  day  of  school.  Save  yourself  the  hassle  of  last  minute  shopping  by  ordering  before  June  5th.  Inventory  is  VERY  limited  at  the  Early  Bird  Market  so  don't  wait.    The  only  way  to  ensure  you  get  a  supply  kit  is  to  pre-­‐order  now.    You  can  order  2  ways.1.  Return  the  order  form  sent  home  in  the  red  folder  with  your  check.2.  Order  online  at  www.hornpto.org  under  purchasing  and  pay  with  a  credit  card.If  you  have  any  ques*ons  or  comments  please  contact  Kelly  Grubbs  at  kgrubbs@sbcglobal.net.

THANKS TO THE PTOHorn’s  students,  faculty,  and  staff  are  lucky  to  have  the  wonderful  PTO  that  we  have  here  at  Horn.  Your  support  financial  and  volunteer  *me  benefits  the  whole  school.  For  this,  we  thank  you  and  hope  that  you  will  con*nue  suppor*ng  the  school  next  year.  Be  sure  to  join  the  PTO  next  year  and  volunteer  to  help  in  any  way  that  you  can.

NOTE FROM THE 2012-2013 PTO PRESIDENTHorn  Families,As  we  wrap  up  another  great  year  at  Horn,  I  wanted  to  take  a  moment  on  behalf  of  the  PTO  and  thank  all  of  you  for  all  you  do  for  our  school.  Our  amazing  families  help  make  Horn  the  special  place  it  is.

Also,  a  big  THANK  YOU  to  the  amazing  members  of  the  PTO  execu*ve  board,  to  our  commi\ee  chairs,  and  all  the  many  wonderful  volunteers  throughout  the  year.  I  appreciate  each  and  every  one  of  you  that  have  given  your  *me  and  energy  to  help  make  Horn  a  be\er  place.

It's  been  a  fun  year  watching  how  we've  adapted  to  our  new  building  and  seeing  how  we  could  change  things  for  the  be\er.  It's  always  a  work  in  progress,  but  we've  made  great  strides  to  con*nue  mee*ng  the  needs  of  our  community.

Finally,  Laura  Sloan,  good  luck  next  year  as  our  new  PTO  President!      You  are  the  perfect  fit  for  con*nuing  to  make  Horn  successful.  I  am  very  fortunate  to  have  had  your  help  this  year.  Thank  you!  E  ven  though  our  past  president  tries  to  stay  out  of  the  lime  light,  Kent  Cantrell  is  s*ll  an  integral  part  of  Horn.  Thanks  for  your  con*nued  support!

Thanks  again  to  you  all,  and  I  hope  you  enjoy  your  summer!Erin  Kimzey

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SOUNDS OF SUCCESS FAMILY GIVING PROGRAM

Horn’s  success  depends  on  the  support  of  Horn  families  and  friends  and  the  “sound  of  success”  varies  from  one  family  to  the  next.  Some  families  show  support  by  giving  their  *me  through  volunteering,  some  donate  goods  or  services,  others  choose  to  make  a  financial  dona*on,  and  some  gracious  families  support  Horn  in  all  of  these  ways.  Whatever  your  means,  we  appreciate  your  support.  The  Sounds  of  Success  Family  Giving  Program  was  created  in  2006  to  recognize  families  who  make  a  financial  dona*on  to  Horn.  We  are  grateful  to  the  following  donors  who  gave  at  the  Bugle  level  and  higher  for  the  2012-­‐2013  school  year.  The  future  is  brighter  because  of  the  following  families:

Tuba Level DonorsGriffin FamilyJessett Family

Saxophone Level Donor

Simmons Family

Trombone Level DonorsAbdalla FamilyClarke Family

Gajanayake FamilyKaplan FamilyTobor Family

Trumpet Level Donors

Baker FamilyBeasley FamilyKonicki Family

Lai FamilyLande FamilyMills Family

Pandit FamilyPhan Family

Reichert FamilySoroos FamilyStanley Family

French Horn Level Donors

Bui FamilyChen FamilyCruz Family

Freedman Family

Bugle Level DonorsBriscoe FamilyThakur Family

Volodina Family

And,  it’s  not  too  late  to  make  a  dona*on!    Dona*ons  of  $500  or  more  receive  recogni*on  on  the  glass  plated  donor  wall  in  the  hallway  outside  of  the  library.    Make  your  dona*on  by  check  at  the  school’s  front  desk  by  June  14th  for  2012-­‐13  donor  wall  recogni*on  and  to  secure  your  spot  in  the  annual  recogni*on  event!  

Thanks  to  all  of  you  for  your  generosity  and  support!

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