Horseshoe Trails News
Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day will be on Friday, March 21st. All PreK - 4th grade classes will take a class photo. Fifth grade will take an all-grade panoramic photo (6th grade already took theirs in the fall). Only students with an order will be photographed individually. Order forms will come home the Monday after Spring Break. You may also submit an online order at mydorian.com by 8:00am on picture day.
5th Grade Panoramic Photo
The 5th graders will take a panoramic photo on March 21st. These can only be purchased online at mydorian.com.
Congratulations to our Stallion Strong Students for the month of February! Stallion Strong Students are nominated by their teachers and one student is chosen per grade level each month for demonstrating exemplary character, work ethic, and kindness.
- Preschool - Asher C.
- Kindergarten - Payton E.
- First Grade - Hayden H.
- Second Grade - Ryder W.
- Third Grade - Shay K.
- Fourth Grade - Kinslee H.
- Fifth Grade - Olivia K. & Oscar C.
- Sixth Grade - Baylee H.
Information for 5th Grade Families
COGAT Testing - March 17-21
As part of our ongoing efforts to assess and support the academic growth of our students, Cave Creek Unified School District is planning to administer the Cognitive Abilities Test (COGAT) from March 17-21 to all second grade students at our five elementary schools. The COGAT is a standardized assessment designed to measure students' cognitive abilities in various areas including verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning.
If you would like your child to not participate in this testing, please contact your child's school principal and let them know this, in writing, so that we may have a different assignment prepared for them while their peers are testing. If you have any questions about this assessment please contact one of our gifted teachers at either kbloom@ccusd93.net (LMES/ DSA) or sperko@ccusd93.net (BMES/ DWES/ HTES) for more information on the assessment or our gifted programming in CCUSD.
Carefree Cares Award
Ukulele Club
K-Kids Club
Wonky Wednesday Encore Classes
Encore classes on Wonky Wednesdays will be held outside . Please remember to have students dressed appropriately with sneakers, hat, and sunscreen.
Health Updates
As we are currently in the midst of respiratory illness season, we kindly ask all parents to monitor their children for signs of illness. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home to help prevent the spread of illness. Common symptoms to watch for include: cough, runny nose, fever, and sore throat. In addition, please remind your child of the importance of frequent hand washing to help reduce the spread of germs.
We also want to remind parents to be vigilant about lice. Lice can be active year-round, so we encourage you to make checking for lice a regular part of your routine. For more information on how to treat lice, please refer to this link.
Thank you for your continued efforts in helping to keep our school community safe and healthy.
Arizona's Tax Credit Program
Receive a tax credit for up to $400 when filing your Arizona State Income Tax return and support your local schools with this dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Contributions are donated directly to schools and help fund meaningful programs. A tax credit is different from a tax deduction because it is an actual credit against the income tax imposed upon an individual. Click the link below for the form and directions on how to contribute.
PTO News
Around the District
STMS Thrift Sale
Smart Social
Unbridled Confidence
Voluntary Student Accident & Sickness Insurance
Information for Student Accident & Sickness Insurance plans for voluntary purchase (including plans for athletics) can be found in the brochures linked below, or by visiting Myers-Stevens & Toohey.
Upcoming Dates & Events
Every Wednesday - Early Release at 2:00 PM
- March 10-14 // No School - Spring Break
- March 21 // Spring Picture Day
- April 18 // No School - April Break
Important Numbers
HTES Main Office & Attendance Line - 480-272-8500
HTES Health Office - 480-272-8502
Administration
Mr. Aaron Pettinato, Principal of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Mr. Bill Dolezal, Superintendent of CCUSD 93