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October Newsletter
Welcome October!
Yippee! October is finally here! We LOVE October and all that it brings. The sights, the sounds, the smells, all of our senses are full of intrigue and delight. We have a lot of fun in store this month and can't wait to get started!
🍂 "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - LM Montgomery
📆 Save the dates
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🍕 October Lunch Menu
A New Partnership Between HLA and Houston Community College 🤝
We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Michael Webster, Interim President of Houston Community College's Southwest College, to our campus! Along with ATBC President Orhan Kucukosman, we discussed an incredible new partnership between Horizon Leadership Academy and Houston Community College. Key discussion points was - Apple Courses at Horizon Leadership Academy and Dual Credit opportunities for Horizon students. This collaboration will bring more learning opportunities and equip our students with essential skills for the future!
Meet Our Newly Elected Student Council Representatives! 🎉
Last month, we held election week, and we are thrilled to announce our new class representatives! We listened to our student council members and are proud of these students for stepping up as leaders. Meet our Student Council representatives from Grades 3A to 8th:
3A Representative: Asel Sen
4A Representative: Halit Kaya
5A Representative: Canan Ercan
6A Representative: Serra Kahraman
7A Representative: Salih Erdogan
8th Grade Representative: Senih Ozturk
We are also excited to announce that our student school president has selected 10th grader Aissulu Soltanova, and our student vice president has selected 9th grader Ilknur Kaygusuz. Congratulations to all of our elected students! We can’t wait to see the great ideas and initiatives they will bring to our school.
An Unforgettable Fundraising Gala Dinner! 💫
Last month, we had an amazing evening filled with generosity, community, and celebration at our Fundraising Gala Dinner! We were honored to host our dedicated teachers, parents, students, and distinguished guests from Houston and beyond. The night began with enchanting performances by the Suvari Ozturk Music Band, followed by a heartfelt recital of the Koran by our talented students and inspiring presentations from our board members. We wrapped up the evening with a special mini concert by Aslihan, Ertugrul, and Fatih Bayram, leaving everyone in awe. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event! Your contributions make a world of difference. We look forward to the exciting future ahead and the positive impact we will continue to create together!
📸 Monthly Shout-Outs
🏐Our first volleyball club tryout was a hit with Coach Tim!
Student Council Election Day
Student President and Vice President Election Day
Math and science teacher Mr. Henderson
NWEA testing day
National Family Day Breakfast at HLA
Parent teacher conference 💡
The Parent-Teacher Conference at Horizon Leadership Academy was a success! Thank you to all the parents and teachers for your participation and support. Together, we are making a difference in our students' education!
Bullying Awareness Week in Horizon Leadership Academy 🟠
At Horizon Leadership Academy, we had an exciting and meaningful Bullying Awareness Week from October 1st to 4th! Kicking off with “Wacky Tacky Day,” students and teachers sported mismatched shoes, promoting our theme of “Be Kind, Stand Up, Speak Out!” The excitement continued with “Style Your Hair Crazy Day,” where students showcased their wildest hairstyles, filling the halls with creativity and spirit. We encouraged everyone to unite against bullying by wearing orange on Thursday, the national color for anti-bullying, and to top it off, Friday was all about putting a cap on bullying with our favorite hats! A special shout-out to Mr. Henderson's 2A class and Ms. Fernandez's kindergarten class for their incredible participation—they'll be rewarded with ice cream! Together, we're making a difference and fostering a safe, supportive environment for all! 💙🧡
Wacky/Tacky Day
Crazy Hair day
Orange is the national “Say no to bullying color”
Put a cap on bullying Wear your favorite cap to school
Winners Classes Get Their Ice Cream 🍦
Midterm Exams
As we approach the end of the quarter, we want to remind you that midterm exams will take place from October 7th to October 10th at @horizonleadership.academy. This is a valuable opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and progress! Let’s support our students as they prepare for success!
🥐 Breakfast with middle and high school student's moms at HLA
Last month breakfast with the moms of our middle and high school students at Horizon Leadership Academy was a resounding success! Parents had the opportunity to meet with our Head of School, Dean of Academics, Dean of Discipline, and their children’s teachers. Over a delicious Turkish breakfast, they engaged in meaningful conversations, asked questions, and received valuable insights. It was a wonderful way to strengthen our school community and foster collaboration between families and staff!
📤 Important Contact informations
Principal: Muhammed Kaya
Dean of Academics: Enxhi Hasmeta
Dean of Discipline: Mustafa Kanca
Enrollment/General Information/Student&Parent Support: Aytan Taghi
Tuition questions: Endrit Sylejmani
Nurse: Fatin Tariq