Perspectives

This newsletter provides updates, information and event details for Horace Mann School, the Horace Mann School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and Saint Paul Public Schools. It is published weekly and distributed through email. Past issues can be found at mann.spps.org.

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This Teaching Assistant role supports the school children and staff in two main roles.

• You will work with children under the direction of the teaching staff. You will help students with academic, social-emotional, physical, and behavioral needs.
• You will answer phones and greet visitors to school during the clerk's lunch and break.

The hours are 7:00am-2:30pm on all school days.

A qualified candidate must

• Pass the ParaPro exam or
• Have at least 60 college semester credits or equivalent or
• Have an AA, AS, AAS or higher degree.

Please direct questions or interest to Jim Litwin at 651-293-8965 or jim.litwin@spps.org.

Picture day at Horace Mann will be Wednesday, September 25. Families will order directly from Lifetouch. Photos will be delivered to the school.

Download the flyer below or look in your child's backpack between September 13-20. You will also be able to order directly by going to mylifetouch.com and using the Picture Day ID, EVTCKXVJ4, or your child's student ID number.

All in-person students will receive free breakfast and lunch under Minnesota’s Free School Meals program.

Yet it remains critical that ALL families complete an Application for Educational Benefits each school year. These applications determine how much funding Horace Mann School receives for educational programs and supports. Additionally, eligible families can qualify for other benefits.

The application can be completed online. Paper applications are available at school.

The Kindergarten Team: Lynnea Rice, Cecilia Glass, and Missy Doenges

The First Grade Team: Angela Jalonack, Mariana Tennyson, and Katri Kath

The Fourth Grade Team: Hanna Jacobsen, Amy Kortuem, and Kacky Kuechle

The Fifth Grade Team: Quintin Reckard, Elizabeth Simmer, Susan Pickart, and Kacky Kuechle

The Specialists: Stephanie Bowron, Cora Kolosso, Sarah Bosch, and Mark Castillo

Horace Mann's language and literacy support staff. Regina Scheuring supports English Language

learners in academic content areas with a long-range goal of English language proficiency. Mark

Lindskoog instructs students on foundational skills to help striving readers develop their fluency

and independence.

Our Student Support Team supports all students in academic success, social emotional development and college and career readiness.

• Pictured: Counselor Marissa McClure, Social Worker Ann Elenbaas, Social Worker Jeremy Bulman, and Counselor Kristina Rogers.
• Missing: School Psychologist Rayna Yaeger, and Nystrom School Therapist.

Principal Jim Litwin and Student Support Coach Pia Cole

Horace Mann Cub Scout Pack 223 will be holding a fall information and sign-up meeting on Tuesday, September 24th in the school gym from 7-8pm. The Cub Scout Pack is open for all boys and girls, grades K-5. Some of the fun activities that scouts engage in include the fall/spring hiking, rocket building, camping and fire department tours. There are lots of opportunities for the kids and it is a great way to network with other Horace Mann parents. During the 9/24 information night there will be archery and games for the kids plus information for parents. Anyone interested in joining, volunteering, or would just like more information, can attend. Contact info: cubscoutpack223@gmail.com or 651-216-2959.

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is not sponsoring, endorsing, or recommending the activities/events announced in the PTA Section and no SPPS student will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Bookmark our school calendar. It can be found at the top of our website. Here are some highlights for the next two weeks.

Monday, September 16-Friday, September 27

• Fall assessments to determine student levels in reading and math

Wednesday, September 25

• Picture Day
• 6:00pm HMS PTA Meeting in the Library

Friday, September 27

• 5:00-8:00pm HMS PTA Sock Hop

Monday, September 30

• 6:00-7:15pm Sarah Johnson's Class Academic Parent Teacher Team (APTT)

The Horace Mann PTA is preparing the 2024-2025 Horace Mann School Directory. Each year, the PTA publishes an online Student Directory as a resource for the Horace Mann School community of students, families, and staff. Please take a few minutes to complete the online form here.

Information is only used for the directory and PTA communications.

The deadline to submit your information is September 20th. This year, we cannot promise anything received after September 20th will be included in the directory. If you have any questions, if filling out an online form is not accessible for you, or you know of a family that might need assistance with the form, please reach out to Samira Afzali (Student Directory Chair) at ariemas@gmail.com or 917-406-4795.

The Free Family Fun Night Committee is kicking off the year with a back to school dance. This year, music, contests + select prizes will be offered by Kidsdance Interactive DJs!

When: Friday, September 27, from 6-7:30p

Where: Horace Mann Gymnasium

Please note that this will not be a drop-off event, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you there!

Check the HMS PTA website for the most up to date information about meetings, latest forms, announcements, contact information, volunteer opportunities and more.

Help us kickoff another great school year by attending the PTA’s first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 25th from 6-7pm in the HMS Library. Meet the PTA board, learn about the ‘24-25 PTA plans including budget information, ask questions, and connect with other families. We look forward to a great year, please join us!

School-age child care available for in-person meetings provided by 5Th Grade Ambassadors.

Mark your Calendars for all the PTA Meeting Dates:

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024

• Tuesday, October 29, 2024

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• Thursday, May 15, 2025

In order to run our amazing events, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please consider signing up for one event or committee this year, using this volunteer interest form. Only have an hour to spare? Great! Check “yes” to the last question on the interest form. Want to get a bit more involved in the decision making for events? Check “yes” on the first question to join our board! We have openings.

For questions contact Christine Holloway at VOLUNTEER.COORDINATOR@HMS-PTA.ORG

Red T-Shirt (pictured)

If your child has grown out of their red Horace Mann t-shirt or an adult in the family would like their own shirt, you can purchase shirts by clicking here and going to Spiritwear. The deadline for orders will be Friday, September 13. All new students and staff receive a t-shirt courtesy of the Horace Mann School PTA.

More Spiritwear

Check out the Horace Mann School spiritwear and merchandise store. There are hundreds of styles, color, and size combinations available! Both the gnome logo and classic HMS logos available. 10% of the purchase price of any product directly benefits the HMS PTA. There are no minimum orders and your items ship quickly, directly to you. Shop the store here!

President: Grace Hanson, president@hms-pta.org

Vice-President: Gina Corradi, president@hms.-pta.org

Treasurer: Alex Stuart & Sam Smith, treasurer@hms-pta.org

Teacher Reps: Amy Kortuem & Mark Lindskoog, teacher-rep@hms-pta.org

Communications: Lisa Ortmann, communications@hms-pta.org

Volunteer Coordinator: Christine Holloway, volunteer.coordinator@hms-pta.org

Recorders: Andrea Gleckner & Sarah Liuzzi, recorder@hms-pta.org

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is not sponsoring, endorsing, or recommending the activities/events announced in the PTA Section and no SPPS student will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Perspectives Submission Deadline: Thursdays by 8:00am

Email: jim.litwin@spps.org
Website: https://mann.spps.org/
Location: Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-293-8965
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPPSHoraceMannSchool/