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Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe that we only have one quarter left in the school year. Just a reminder that your child's report card will be posted in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Friday, March 31st. Please review the progress your child has made so far this year. We are proud of the hard work and resiliency students have put forth this quarter!

ISAT testing will begin this month, for 3rd through 6th grade students. Please remind your student(s) to do their best on these State assessments. We encourage the following:

• Ensure that your child gets a decent night's sleep.
• Make the morning of the test a pleasant one.
• Get your child to school on time the day of the test.
• Remind them to slow down, trust their instincts, and give their best effort.
• Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.
• Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.

Teachers will ensure that you are aware of testing dates.

As always please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Mr. Novotny

Check out the Horizon calendar for important dates and information.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Classroom placement at Horizon Elementary is a team effort involving the classroom teachers, parents, specialists, and principals. In an effort to provide the best education possible, Horizon staff will consider the class size, ratio of boys to girls, student abilities, special needs, and personalities of students and teachers. After consideration of all of the factors listed above, the principal will be responsible for making the final assignment. To help us determine optimum class placement for your child, you have the opportunity to provide us specific input regarding placement for 2023-24 school year.

If you would like input in your child’s placement for next year please click on the following class placement form link no later than April 15, 2023. If you cannot access this form please send an email to steve.novotny@boiseschools.org with an email that contains the learning style of your child, requested teacher's name, and the reason for the selection. The team, including your child’s current teacher, other current grade level teacher(s), school counselor, specialists, and administrator will take these recommendations into consideration as they work to create the class lists for next year. It is the goal of everyone at Horizon to have balanced classes of students who will be able to reach their highest academic potential.

Please keep in mind, there are no guarantees, but we will make every effort to honor requests.

Sincerely,

Steve Novotny

Principal Horizon Elementary

Welcome the class of 2036! Boise School District is currently accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year. We offer free, full-day kindergarten at all Boise School District elementary schools. Learn more about full-day kindergarten...

Kindergarten Eligibility

All children enrolling in kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1st of the school year in which the child enrolls.

Required Forms & Documentation for Kindergarten

A copy of the following forms and documentation are required to enroll an elementary student in the Boise School District.

• A certified birth certificate

• A record of the student’s immunizations or an immunization exemption

• Proof of residence

• If divorced, a copy of the divorce decree and custody agreement or any papers pertaining to current legal proceedings.

• If you are a custodial guardian, you will need a "Power of Attorney" document, which must be renewed every six months.

We look forward to meeting you and your student. You are welcome to start the enrollment process online at the following link:

https://boiseschools.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year

Please send an extra set of clothes to keep in your student’s backpack/cubby in case they need a clothing change during the school day.

Free Flu and Covid testing for Boise Schools students and faculty

This month we will continue to do vision screenings on students who have not had a recent screening though the district. If you have concerns about your child’s vision or need assistance with the cost of a vision appointment or glasses please contact the nurse’s office.

The Boise School District has updated their illness and covid policies per guidance by Central District Health. The new policy can be found here: https://www.boiseschools.org/parents___patrons/health_services/coronavirus__covid-19__information___resources_

Blue permission slips for group counseling were recently sent home, please look in your student's backpack. Once signed, return it to school as soon as possible. This enables your child to participate in group discussions held during their lunch time. If you need a permission slip please let me know.

Jennifer Price, LPC

Horizon Elementary Counselor

jennifer.price@boiseschools.org

208-854-5178

Free Counseling

Student flyer - English

Student Counseling - Spanish

More information can be found here:

BPA Counseling

Horizon’s Social Worker Alicia Juarez is here to assist our families and students. She can

assist with any of the following:

· Basic Needs (clothing, food, rent, school supplies, or utilities when you are not able

to meet those needs due to financial struggles)

· Case Management

· Community Resources( assistance connecting and accessing needed resources)

· Groups for your student in school ( social/emotional)

· Problem solving situations that negatively impact your family or student

· Social/emotional support for you and your student to enhance student success

If you need assistance, please email Alicia Juarez at alicia.juarez@boiseschools.org or call her

at 208-854-6919. Her office hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Federal law requires that each school district receiving Title I funds notify parents of each student attending any school receiving these funds that information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher(s) may be requested. As a parent of a student attending a school receiving federal program funds, you have the right to know:

• Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grades and subject(s) assigned?

• Is my child’s teacher teaching with a provisional license, meaning the state has waived requirements for my child’s teacher?

• What is the college major of my child's teacher?

• What degree or degrees does my child's teacher hold?

• If there are instructional aides working with my child, what are their qualifications?

• If my child is or will be taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks this year by a teacher who is not highly qualified, will I be notified in a timely manner?

What is Title I?

Title I is the largest federal aid program for our nation's schools.

What does Title I money do for a school?

Title I money is typically used to provide extra staff, materials or professional development for these schools. The program specifically supports reading and math.

How might Title I help my child?

A child attending a Title I school in the Boise School District may receive assistance in reading or math from a Title I paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals work in class with guidance by highly qualified teachers. They might work with small groups of students or one on one with a child. Children also benefit from training teachers receive or curriculum materials that are paid for with Title I funds.

How is a school eligible to receive Title I money?

The federal government measures a school's low income level by the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch. If the school meets the target percentage Title I status is granted.

How is a child eligible for Title I services?

All children attending a Title I school operating as a school wide program are eligible to receive services from Title I.

STAFF INFORMATION

TITLE ONE PARENT NOTIFICATION OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF

(Federal Law Requirement)

As a parent of a student attending a school receiving federal program funds, you have the right to know:

• Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grades and subject(s) assigned?Is my child’s teacher teaching with provisional license, meaning the state has waived requirements for my child’s teacher?
• Yes, all teachers at Horizon are licensed to teach the grades and subjects assigned.
  
• What is the college major of my child’s teacher?
• There are no teachers at Horizon currently teaching with a provisional license.
  
• What degree or degrees does my child’s teacher hold?
• All teachers at Horizon have a college degree. Please check with your child’s teachers if you are interested in the degrees they hold.
  
• If there are instructional aids working with my child, what are their qualifications?
• Horizon has Title One instructional aides this year. All have at least a high school diploma, 48 hours of college credits, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or successful completion of the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis test.
  
• If my child is or will be taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks this year by a teacher who is not highly qualified, will I be notified in a timely manner?
• Yes, The Boise School District requires that every parent be notified in a timely manner if their child(ren) are taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
  

To request the state qualifications for your child’s teacher or instructional aide, please contact steve.novotny@boiseschools.org.

Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.

Jerad Larson- Assistant Principal

Stephani Bothen- Administrative Assistant

Email: steve.novotny@boiseschools.org
Website: https://horizon.boiseschools.org/
Location: 730 N Mitchell St, Boise, ID, United States
Phone: 208-854-5170
Twitter: @HorizonBSD