The Stinging News
November 10, 2023
Hornung Elementay
Jack Yates - Principal
Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/179
Address: 4680 Bauer, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: 810-299-4451
PTO Buzz
A big thanks to everyone who contributed to our Bountiful Harvest food drive. Next week we will announce which of our targets were met for a small school-wide reward from the PTO.
Teachers and staff were shown some appreciation this week by a generous donation of immune boosting teas from Healthy’s of Brighton.
Our BAS Pack of Dogs program is running a small program to raise some funds and gifts for our beloved therapy dogs. If interested, see the Amazon Wish link and make note to ship to Hornung Elementary School, 4680 Bauer Road, Brighton MI 48116:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38XZUZO1OTINC
Please take a moment to visit the Lost & Found or see the FaceBook posts showing the items. It is overflowing and we will donate items to charity later this year.
Our next PTO meeting is December 1st.
Next week's events:
Wednesday, November 15th: Hornung Elementary Rollerama Night from 5p-7p.
Thursday, November 16th: Popcorn Thursday! $1 for a bag of fresh popped popcorn
Friday, November 17th: Hornung Parents Running Club. Meeting after drop-off to run 3-4 miles starting from the school parking lot. Various paces of running & walkers are welcome!
You can join the Hornung PTO on Facebook and/or follow us at www.hornungpto.com
Your 2023-24 PTO,
Presidents: Lauren Argillander & Andrea Shorkey
Vice Presidents: Lesley Beebe & Erin Bradley
Treasurer: Michele Mannooch
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
Hornung PTO Events
Monday, November 13th - Friday, November 17th - Coat & Boots Drive
Wednesday, November 15th - Rollerama (5-7pm)
Thursday, November 16th - Popcorn Day
Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th - NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development)
Thank you so much to everyone who signed up to walk Suzie throughout October. October was the first time we tried this and it worked out really well. Suzie loved getting exercise and breaks in her day. It is also helpful to have Suzie become comfortable with multiple adults handling her.
If you are interested in signing up for a day to walk Suzie in November. Please use this link. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kaitlyn Lipinski at LipinskiK@BrightonK12.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA82BA2F8CE9-45323619-november
Kaitlyn Lipinski
Special Education Teacher
BAS Mental Health and Wellness
As a district we are increasing our efforts to support the Mental Health and Wellness of our students, families and the community. We are increasing our efforts on Relationships, Student Wellness, and Increasing a Mindset for Learning and Growth. These Tips/Resources are one of the many ways we are increasing our efforts. Additional resources and information can be found on the BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.
Hornung's Yearbook 2023/2024
Please be aware Yearbooks are NOT part of your student's picture packet. It is a completely different ordering process. Please use this link to order Hornung's Yearbook. .
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A09868116
Order it now and that's one less thing you need to do later in the year. Yearbooks will be delivered in May, before school is out for the summer
Any questions please contact Ruth at SchworR@Brightonk12.com
Thank You,
Ruth Schworm
Hornung ElementaryPicture Day and Yearbook
Volunteer
Friendly Reminder - Therapy Dog
We wanted to share a friendly reminder to our families about pets on school grounds. Because our school has a therapy dog, we ask that non-service animals be kept at home. This is for the safety of our therapy dog, Suzie. When Suzie is at school she is trained to do a job. When other dogs are on the property during school hours it is distracting for her and/or could put her in potential danger.
Thank you for understanding.
Important Reminder!
Reporting Your Student's Absence in Parent Connect
There is a helpful feature in Parent Connect that allows you to enter your student’s absence. Simply log into parent connect and click on the link Report Absence. The Report Absence link will open a screen for you to complete. If you have more than one student check the name of the student for whom an absence is being submitted. Add the applicable dates. If you check the All Day flag attendance will be submitted for the am and pm periods. If you do not check the All Day flag times must be entered and attendance will be submitted for whichever periods meet during the time range (based on period schedule). If you use Parent Connect to report your child's absence you do not need to call the attendance line.
Important Phone Numbers
Hornung Office - 810-299-4450
Hornung Attendance Line - 810-299-4454
Jack Yates, Principal Office 810-299-4451
Hornung Fax - 810-299-4460
Hornung Friendship Center – 810-299-4461
BAS Central Office - 810-299-4000
BAS Transportation – 810-299-3890
Bell Schedule
Student Drop Off: 8:55 AM
First Bell: 9:01 AM
Second Bell: 9:05 AM
Starting Time In Class: 9:05 AM
Dismissal Time: 3:57 PM
Students eating Breakfast may enter the cafeteria at 8:45 AM