The Stinging News
May 10, 2024
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 🐝
May 13th - May 17th is the scholastic book fair. The fair will be open to the public after school on Tuesday, May 14th, from 4-6pm and Friday from 5-8pm during Family Fun Fest. To volunteer and/or set-up your student’s eWallet, see the link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hornungSp24
Our Final Popcorn Thursday is this week on the 16th for $1/bag.
Family Fun Night will take place on Friday, May 17th from 5:30- 8:00pm in the school. We are in need of volunteers and donations. This is a very popular event for Hornung families, so we need a lot of help to keep things running safely and smoothly. Individually wrapped baked goods and treats are needed for the Cake Walk. Please sign-up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=4090949AEA92DA2FA7-48919471-hornung
Families and Businesses wishing to sponsor our “Take Home Folders” for next year may reach out to Bob Lundwall at lundwallbob@gmail.com or 586-405-1144. Deadline of June 7th.
Our next PTO meeting is June 7th at 9:00am. Please check-in with the front office.
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
Maltby Movie Night - 4th Graders Welcome!
Hornung PTO Events
Thursday, May 16th - Popcorn Day
Monday, May 13th - Friday, May 17th - Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, May 17th - Family Fun Night
Monday, May 27th - NO SCHOOL / Memorial Day
Friday, June 7th - PTO Meeting
Monday, June 10th - Field Day (Full Day of School)
Tuesday, June 11th - Fourth Grade Celebration
Wednesday, June 12th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ( 1/2 Day) and Fourth Grade "Clap Out"
Inaugural Pack Parade! 🐾
The BAS Pack of Dogs are excited to announce our inaugural Pack Parade! We will be hosting a 1 mile walk that will start at the Mill Pond and end at BHS with food trucks, yard games, and raffle baskets. Participants in the walk can use the link and select “become a fundraiser” to sign up and create a fundraising team/page that can be shared on your social media. This way you can tell your family and friends about the amazing pups you’re pledging to walk for and they can help contribute to your page as well. There will be prizes for the top fundraising teams from each Brighton School! We hope to see everyone there!
Any questions or Pack Parade sponsorship inquiries please reach out to Kaitlyn Lipinski or Rachaelle Baxter.
A Note From The Nurse's Office
We are seeing an increase of Fifths disease at our school. Here are some simple preventative measures to take:
Good handwashing
Cover your cough or sneeze
Please stay home if not feeling well
*Here is some more information about Fifths disease:
https://milivcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/Fifth-Disease.pdf
Medication Including Over the Counter
A quick reminder about the board policy regarding medication: All medication including over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, TUMS, cough drops, etc.) must have a MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM. This form requires both the parent's and the medical provider's signature. Without both signatures, we cannot give medication to your student. Also, the school cannot provide this medication. You must supply this medication for your student. The clinic does not have extra. This comes from board policy found here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2615
A Note From the Nurse's Office
If your child is sick...
Students are not allowed to return to school if:
They have a fever.
They must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the aid or use of medication.
They must be vomit or diarrhea free for 24 hours.
Please do not send medication in with your student.
Staff is not allowed to dispense any medication without a signed Medical Authorization Form signed by a physician.
For more detailed information:
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 by focusing on Relationships, Student Wellness, and Increasing a Mindset for Learning and Growth. Each week we will share a Tip/Resource.
Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website or download the new App by typing in Brighton Area Schools on the itunes store or google play. This app will allow students, parents, staff and community members access to resources and support in the areas of Mental Health & Wellness. In addition, you can receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.
Attention Livingston County Parents!
In an effort to proactively support students' overall well-being, we're partnering with ParentGuidance.org to provide a monthly virtual Mental Health Series developed by licensed therapists.
This series will be virtual, interactive, and is designed to help parents and caregivers support students. Starting in November, you can join these monthly sessions both on-site at your district or online for remote viewing. Attendance and interactions are kept completely anonymous from other viewers.
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