2008-2009 Recent News & Announcements
July
POSTED: Mon., July 20, 2009 - Event News
Traditional Irish Step Dancing
On Weds., June 10, 2009, Horizons on the Hudson invited Ashley Gilnack and her troop from the Farrell School of Irish Dance to perform for students. ...
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June
POSTED: Tues., June 16, 2009 - Event News
Fit Girls Club Celebrates It’s Success This Season
Several members of the Horizons on the Hudson Fit Girls Club celebrated the end of the school year and their success as a club with a special pizza party on Weds., June 3, 2009....
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POSTED: Fri., June 5, 2009 - Event News
Horizons Media Center
The
new Horizons Media Center webpage is comprised of links for both the Library and Computer Lab. Library links include IPAC, Online References, Contact Information and more. Computer Lab links include resources for Students & Teachers, and more...
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POSTED: Fri., June 5, 2009 - Event News
Students Tour Local Monuments and Memorials
Students in Janet Sullinger and Jennifer Catalano's third grades, and Fran Bennett's accelerated second grade recently visited monuments and memorials...
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Thur., June 2, 2009 - Events List
June Events Updated
The Events list has been updated with events for June. To see event going on this month please follow the link at the end of this post.
UPDATE:June Newsletter has been added as well
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May
POSTED: Fri., May 22, 2009 - Event News
Unlimited Horizons Students Study the Hudson River
Fran Bennett's Unlimited Horizons 2nd grade class studied the Hudson River recently along with Rebecca Houser and Ryan Coulter from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation...
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POSTED: Thur., May 8, 2009 - Event News
Unlimited Horizons Accelerated Academic Program
Dear Parents and Guardians of Pre-K through 5th Grade students: I am very pleased to announce that, after a successful third year, screening for entrance into next year's Unlimited Horizons Accelerated Academic Program K-6 at Horizons-on-the-Hudson Magnet School, 137 Montgomery Street in the City of Newburgh, will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Click here for more information and to read the rest of the letter from Superintendent Dr. Saturnelli
POSTED: Wed., May 7, 2009 - Event News
Family Math Night at Horizons
Horizons-on-the-Hudson Magnet School in Newburgh held a Family Math Night recently with the sponsoring support of the PTA, Horizon’s Assistant Principal Julio Vazquez and representatives from Mount Saint Mary’s College...
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April
POSTED: Mon., April 20, 2009 - Event News
Spring is in the Air for Students
Students from Judith Ambrosetti and Jane Lauria’s Kindergarten classes at Horizons-on-the-Hudson Magnet School are investigating the daffodils that are growing in their kinder “garden”...
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Thur., April 2, 2009 - Events List
April Events and Newsletter
The Events list has been updated with events for April and the April Newsletter has been posted. Events going on this month include:
Community Literacy Day and
Poetry Out Loud.
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Click Here for Newsletter.
March
Tues., Mar. 24, 2009 - School News
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nourishes Students
Students in five participating schools are consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables this year as part of their diet with the help of the NY State Education Department’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program...
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Thurs., March 12, 2009 - Events
“Read Around the Planet”
Students Read to Others Around the Planet
On Fri., Feb. 27, 2009, students in Fran Bennett’s second grade class at Horizons-on-the-Hudson participated in a video conference with students from KDC Elementary in Calgary located in Alberta, Canada...
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February
Wed., February 11, 2009 - Events
Students "Read Around the Planet"
Horizons will be participating in Read Around the Planet with 10 schools from across the nation and in Canada. This program is a celebration of NEA’s Read Across America. Classrooms use interactive video to connect with other classrooms “around the planet”.
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Mon., February 3, 2009 - Events List
February Events
The February Events List and Newsletter have been posted. To view this follow the Events List & Newsletter link at the top or click on the following links.
Click Here to view the Events List.
Click Here to view the Newsletter.
January
Mon., January 14, 2009 - News Story
Students Utilize Math and Hand-Eye Coordination to Create “Quilted Pillows”
4th grade students recently took part in a “Quilted Pillows” project as part of the Option Cycle that they selected. The project not only incorporated math skills but required a great deal of fine motor skills, hand-eye...
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Mon., January 05, 2009 - Events List
January Events
The January Events List has been updated. To view this follow the Events List link at the top or click on the following links.
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December
Mon., December 22, 2008 - Event News
Students Videoconference with Other Schools & NASA
Student here at Horizons have now had video conferences with students in Minnesota, England & Peru, as well as NASA. The Video Conferencing Program also has it's own page.
Click Here to view Video Conference page.
Fri., December 05, 2008 - Event News
Students Assist School Families This Thanksgiving
Horizons-on-the-Hudson Magnet School students decided to help those in need of assistance this Thanksgiving holiday right in their very own school...
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November
Wed., November 05, 2008 - General News
November Events and Newsletter
The November Calendar and Events for November have been updated. To view these click on the following links.
Click Here to view the Newsletter.
Click Here to view the Events List.
October
Tues., October 14, 2008 - Parents
October is Parent and Family Involvement Month
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District values parent involvement and recognizes that parent involvement is an important component of student achievement.
Click Here for more information on how to get involved.
Fri., October 03, 2008 - General News
October Events and Newsletter
The October Calendar and Events for October have been updated. To view these click on the following links.
Click Here to view the Newsletter.
Click Here to view the Events List.
September
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - General News
Welcome to the 2008-2009 School Year
Heritage Junior High welcomes back students, staff, and faculty. We hope to have a successful, educational, and fun year.
