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We're officially halfway through fall, and the energy around Horace Mann is as crisp as the weather outside! Thank you for filling our halls with warmth, enthusiasm, and school spirit - we are grateful for every family who keeps our community thriving.
Harvest parties are just around the corner next week, and we can already feel the excitement building. Our teachers and classroom leads have been dreaming up festive fun, and we're so grateful for the volunteers and families helping bring these celebrations to life.
Thank you to everyone who packed the gym for Movie Night - it was a huge success because of you! We also appreciate your patience and smiles during Picture Day, along with the care you showed while students participated in hearing and vision screenings. Together, these moments remind us how strong and supportive our community truly is.
Today we celebrated Unity Day - an annual reminder to choose kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in every interaction. Seeing our students and staff decked out in orange to take a stand against bullying was inspiring, and it reflects the heart of Horace Mann: every child welcome, every voice heard.
As October winds down, we can't wait to see all the creativity our Colts bring to Halloween costumes. Enjoy the rest of this cozy month, and thank you for making Horace Mann such a vibrant place to learn and grow.
Warmly,
Your PTSA Board
Horace Mann Elementary PTSA
Classroom harvest parties and our costume parade kick off Friday, 10/31, with the parade beginning around 3:30 PM. Thank you to the volunteers already set to celebrate with our Colts!
Please remember LWSD volunteer approval is required, costumes should stay friendly (no masks, makeup, or pretend weapons), and siblings cannot attend during school-day volunteering.
Check your LWSD volunteer status →Redmond High School invites all K-5 students to Harvest Fest on Wednesday, October 29, 5:30-7:30 PM. Wear your spookiest costume and enjoy club-run games, crafts, and candy.
Admission is free and families are welcome - an adult must accompany each student. It is a great chance to explore your future high school community!
The National PTA Reflections arts contest is still open! Students can submit original work in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, or visual arts (2D only).
Entries are due Monday, November 3, 2025. Encourage your student to show how they belong using the medium that inspires them.
Submit or ask questions →The PTSA is a membership-driven association and your dues power the programs, grants, and volunteer support that make Horace Mann shine. Joining signals that you value every hour our volunteers invest in our students.
Memberships must be renewed each academic year and are specific to Horace Mann - even if you belong to other school PTSAs. There is no obligation to volunteer, though opportunities pop up all year if you want to jump in.
Members also receive the Colt Connection enewsletter so you never miss an update. Explore more FAQs on our membership page.
Join or renew today →THANK YOU to every family and silent auction donor who helped us raise $2,700 so far. Your generosity brings us within reach of fully funding next year's PTSA programs.
We still need $1,500 to cross the finish line. Incentives run through 10/31, but gifts of any size are welcome all year long - every dollar truly counts.
Make a Colt Corral donation →Movie Night was a blockbuster thanks to the Mann power behind the scenes! We loved gathering as a community and cheering on the silent auction that boosted the Colt Corral Fund.
Huge thanks to our volunteers, donors, and families who made the evening shine. Want to help at the next event? We'd love to hear from you.
Raise your hand to volunteer →Our co-treasurers are looking to hire a certified accountant with nonprofit experience to support tax filing and related tasks this year.
Know someone who can help us wrap up before the November 15 deadline? Recommendations from our PTSA community are appreciated.
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