Family STEM Night
Thank you for coming and supporting our Horn Family STEM night. A lot of cool and very interactive activities for the kids, families, and staff to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math!! Also a big THANKS to Mrs. Farnsworth (Horn teacher and parent) for organizing this event!
Thank you to the following local businesses, organizations and people for volunteering their time and resources!
Dasia Taylor
Dean Ketelsen's Telescopes
FTC Robotics Team - Trobotix
GWAEA Digital Learning
IC Parks and Rec and Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Iowa Wildlife Camps
Niall O’Sullivan - Software Engineer
Physics/Astronomy Department - Hawk-eyes on Science and Space
Science Booster Club
UI Driving Safety Research Institute
UI Health Care
HyVee Cash 4 Students
It's time to turn in any HyVee receipts dated September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023. KEEP SAVING THOSE RECEIPTS because HyVee will be continuing this fundraiser! Electronic receipts can be forwarded to hornpto.iowacity@gmail.com. Please include the total as the subject line to simplify processing. A box is available in the school office for paper receipts
For every $200 purchased at the grocery, wine/spirits, catering, deli, gas, etc., HyVee will donate $1 to Horn. We have currently earned a $160 donation for Horn.
End of Year Party
Save the date! We will be having an end of year party on Saturday, May 20th from 4:00-6:00!
PTO Bylaws Review
The PTO is reviewing our Bylaws this spring with the help of Dave Bright. The second work session is April 11th from 7:00-8:30 in the Horn Library. Our bylaws can be viewed here. If you are interested, please email hornpto.iowacity@gmail.com.
Parent Teacher Organization
Want to catch up on the most recent PTO meeting. You can find this school year's minutes here. PTO meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Horn Library and on Zoom from 7:00-8:00pm. Future dates include Apr. 18, and May 16.
2023-2024 Executive Board
The PTO Executive Board is made up of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Check here for a description of responsibilities. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board or know some who would be a good fit, please email hornpto.iowacity@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Box Tops: Support Horn School while you shop! Sign-up here, choose Ernest Horn Elementary School to receive your rewards, and download the app on your phone.
Casey's Rewards: You can sign-up here for Casey's Rewards and select Ernest Horn Elementary School. Your gas and convenience store purchases will support Horn school when you log-in and redeem your earned points.
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