Last week was Staff Appreciation Week at Horace Mann. Our PTA went all out for this opportunity to pamper our teachers/support staff for 5 days straight! Using what they learned via feedback about prior years' events, PTA provided a potluck lunch on Monday, morning coffee and goody cart on Wednesday and Dewey's Pizza for lunch on Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, April Crone, parent of a HMES first grader and licensed massage therapist, provided chair massages. Talk about taking good care of us :-)Not only was PTA busy with providing for the Horace Mann staff last week, but they were also busy receiving accolades at the annual Lakewood Council of PTAs Installation and Recognition Ceremony, held at Harding Middle School on Wednesday, May 4th. Here is the (long) list of honors garnered by Horace Mann as a result of PTA's work and/or nominations:
- Outstanding Educator of the Year: Cristina Smith, Horace Mann Teacher
- Helping Hands Award: Chris Bringman, Horace Mann Family Resource Coordinator
- Perfect Attendance at Monthly Council of PTAs
- Ripples Award (Silver) for volunteer hours logged this year
- Family Engagement Award for PTA/school partnership for our Positive Behavior Instruction & Supports
- President's Award: Nora Katzenberger, Horace Mann PTA President
As principal of Horace Mann, I could not be more grateful for the work of so many PTA members. It is a true collaborative relationship, and I look forward to even more involvement for parents in the years ahead. If you are not yet an involved member of PTA, please consider joining or volunteering. It is a rewarding, worthwhile experience that makes a real difference in the lives of everyone at our school!
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