Horn Spring Fund Drive
The Horn Spring Fund drive is short and will last from April 8 to 19. The goal for this fund drive is $3000. These funds will support all the Horn teachers, including classroom teachers, ELL, behavior focus teachers, modified classrooms, resource, reading recovery, ELP, counselor, IDS, art, orchestra, band, and title 1 reading by providing them some support for classroom supplies.
Please consider making a donation or online at
Please consider making a donation or online at
Checks (made out to Horn PTO with “Build the Hive” in the memo) or cash can be returned to the school office via your student or mailed to: Horn PTO - 600 Koser Ave. - Iowa City, IA – 52246
NO CONTRIBUTION IS TOO SMALL OR LARGE TO BUILD THE HIVE!
Work Out Wednesdays
Work Out Wednesdays are back! Each Wednesday, starting at 7:15 am, kids will be welcome to come join Mr. Hildebrand and others in the gym for a good workout session to get the day started! Workout Wednesdays will be on 4/10, 4/17, and 4/24.Operation Backpack
We are looking for a few more donations for Operation Backpack for the month of May. Please consider providing fresh fruit or carrots for this program. Your participation helps us supplement the food provided by HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) for qualifying students from Horn and Borlaug. You can sign up at OPERATION BACKPACK DONATION.PTO Executive Board Nominations
Have you considered getting more involved at Horn next year?
If you are interested in being on the PTO Executive Board or know someone who would be a good fit, please contact Laura Broffitt (Lbroffitt@yahoo.com or 319-541-8862). The executive board is made up of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Communications Director. These positions can be held by one person or be shared.
Staff Appeciation
Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10 and we’re beginning to make plans. Contact Laura (Lbroffitt@yahoo.com) if you’d like to get involved.
Party for Horn 6th Grade
To the 6th grade parents – please look for additional information in your child’s Friday folder this week regarding the 6th grade party, and the party response form that is due by April 18.Please read these important details:
Baby Pictures. Don’t forget to provide a baby picture to Mrs. Green! Email digital copies to green.mary@iowacityschools.org or send original pictures to Mrs. Green to be scanned and returned.
Donations. We have a small budget generously provided by the Horn PTO, but we are asking parents/guardians to consider donating some extra funds to the party so we can cover costs of the t-shirts, decorations, food, music, etc. A signup link will be sent out and posted on the Horn PTO blog (http://hornpto.blogspot.com) for contributions toward food, beverages, party supplies, and monetary contributions. We are also accepting monetary contributions by check, made out to Horn PTO (subject line: 6th grade party). Signups and contributions are due Thursday, April 18!
T-Shirts. We plan to provide a t-shirt for each student. Please indicate your child’s size on the form following this letter. The recommended contribution for the t-shirt is $10, but it is not required for your child to receive a shirt. The order form is due Thursday, April 18 to guarantee sizing!
Party Details. Students and their parent/guardian should arrive at 5:40 PM. At this time, parents can take a look around at the decorations, take pictures, etc. There will also be a class picture taken at 6 PM, after which parents/guardians will leave (unless you are a chaperone) and the party will begin.
Please note that on the night of the party students will be required to check in and out at the table near the front doors. Parents/guardians will be responsible for signing their student out at the end of the party!
Questions? Please contact Amanda Jensen at AmandaJensen375@gmail.com or text 319-383-9412.
Donations. We have a small budget generously provided by the Horn PTO, but we are asking parents/guardians to consider donating some extra funds to the party so we can cover costs of the t-shirts, decorations, food, music, etc. A signup link will be sent out and posted on the Horn PTO blog (http://hornpto.blogspot.com) for contributions toward food, beverages, party supplies, and monetary contributions. We are also accepting monetary contributions by check, made out to Horn PTO (subject line: 6th grade party). Signups and contributions are due Thursday, April 18!
T-Shirts. We plan to provide a t-shirt for each student. Please indicate your child’s size on the form following this letter. The recommended contribution for the t-shirt is $10, but it is not required for your child to receive a shirt. The order form is due Thursday, April 18 to guarantee sizing!
Party Details. Students and their parent/guardian should arrive at 5:40 PM. At this time, parents can take a look around at the decorations, take pictures, etc. There will also be a class picture taken at 6 PM, after which parents/guardians will leave (unless you are a chaperone) and the party will begin.
Please note that on the night of the party students will be required to check in and out at the table near the front doors. Parents/guardians will be responsible for signing their student out at the end of the party!
Questions? Please contact Amanda Jensen at AmandaJensen375@gmail.com or text 319-383-9412.