During the next few weeks, many students at Horizons will use different code languages including block code, python, to solve puzzles, create games, animations, drawings, and debug existing code as part of a global movement called Hour of Code that introduces tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science. Students are typically very engaged in and enthusiastic about coding. If you would like to code with your student, you can find activities on the computer lab webpage or at Hour of Code.

Families,
Do you know that you can support Horizons K8 on Colorado Gives Day? Click the link below to learn more!
Thank you for participating and supporting education this year!!!
Last evening, many parents, students, and staff joined together to knit hats. Lucas, our Head of School and his family were here to instruct and encourage us. The evening was a huge success!
If you made or are making a hat and would like to donate it to our unhoused friends, please bring it to the office. We will make sure it gets to where it needs to go. Thanks so much.
Jaime Schlomberg has decided to pursue another career opportunity and will no longer be serving as the Finance Manager at Horizons. We thank Jaime for her service to Horizons and wish her the best. We are working to find a replacement for Jaime and will keep you in the loop with updates. In the interim, Joan will be handling much of Jaime’s duties, including payroll.
Please welcome Vinaya Williams and Mia Seymour. Mia has already begun as a para in Dante’s 3/4 class. Vinaya will be working as a K-5 Sped Para. We are so happy to welcome them to our Horizons community.

Raffle Contents (so far)
A pair of Swarvorski crystal and sterling silver earrings donated by Hearts & Stones. Valued at $27.00
Machine embroidered dish towel and spoon set donated by Designs with Thread. Valued at $15.00
3 free sandwiches at Organic Sandwich Company. Valued at $30
A bottle of Umami Sauce donated by SeedRanchFlavor valued at $8
A necklace donated by Sol Stones valued at $26
Photocards donated by JLudwig Studio valued at $12
Birch candle donated by jannuandme valued at $22
Set of winter cards donated by Jeanne Kipke valued at $10
Body Butter donated by GlowandGather valued at $20
One hour holistic bodywork session donated by Jill Siegel-Stone at GoodHeartWorks
Beaded Safari Animal all the way from Nigeria donated by Zambu and valued at $15
Gold-hammered earrings donated by vanessab of Denver valued at $48
Linen plate carrier donated by www.murielprovince.com valued at $15
Fabric pencil case donated by Rei Tilton, valued at $14
Wine sack created by mamalitacrafts and valued at $15
Crane Mobile donated by Bigi Schanz and valued at $25
Felted soap donated by RheaLuna and valued at $20
Truffle Gift Box of Soap donated by Lisa of Courageous Soap and valued at $41
Gemstone bracelet donated by Root and Stone and valued at $30
I Believe in Unicorns cookie mix donated by Baking 4 Good, value $ 10.
Now for the really good news. Raffle tickets go on sale Mon, Dec 2 in the office.
There are so many luscious items – that we will have more than one basket.
1 ticket $5
2 tickets $8 and $4 for every additional ticket purchased
If you have leftover gift wrap, bows, ribbons, etc…please bring it into the office. At the ARTastic Market this year, we will be offering gift wrapping. And….if you can help at this event please sign up at helpatschool.org We need rappers, oops, I mean gift wrappers.
Come get your treats at the Artastic Bake Sale
On Friday, December 6th, the school will be hosting the Artastic bake sale outside the gym. Inside the gym there will be many artisans who have set up tables and are selling their own works of art. Right outside of the gym there will be a bake sale run by 5th and 6th graders. The bake sale will run from 11:00 to 2:00 (or until we sell out) and will have a variety of treats including cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, donuts, and allergy-friendly treats. The money from the bake sale will be donated to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org). We hope you will come to the gym to enjoy the bake sale and amazing pieces of artwork.