News and Announcements

Our Board President & the mother of two NHMS students, Lucinda Holt, forwarded this article from the New York Times, recognizing that

New Horizons is definitely doing the right things.

… our research on child development makes it clear that there is only one way to truly combat bullying. As an essential part of the school curriculum, we have to teach children how to be good to one another, how to cooperate, how to defend someone who is being picked on and how to stand up for what is right.

Teaching children how to get along will require much more than legislation, but a deeper rethinking of what schools should do for their students.

To read the entire article, click on the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/23/opinion/23engel.html

The July 2010 Enterprise Newspaper & Ambler Gazette have featured articles on our

Natural Playscape & Outdoor Classroom Groundbreaking.

New Horizons Summer Art & Nature Camp ends Friday, August 6, 2010.

New Horizons Summer Art & Nature Camp

will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010

in observance of Independence Day.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 is the last day of school for Elementary & 6th Grade Graduation.

Dismissal is 12:00 noon.

Tuesday. June 8, 2010 is the last day of school for all Children’s House & Toddler.

The New Horizons team members were blue ribbon winners at the Montgomery County Reading Olympics held at Hatboro-Horsham High School last Wednesday evening.

Reading Olympics is an annual celebration of reading aimed at increasing students’ reading for enjoyment. Thirteen 5th & 6th grade students have collaborated since January to read forty-five books, and at the event they answered questions about these books during three rounds. Fifty points are needed for team members to receive blue ribbons. The New Horizons team earned 62 points!

Congratulations to all of the members of the team!

Many thanks to the families who came out last Sunday to help with the family community service project. Despite sweltering August-like heat, the play area behind the gym was “woodchipped” and a good time was had by all in the process.

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The entire staff thanks the Parent Network for their thoughtful observation of Teacher Appreciation Week. Brunch was delicious and much appreciated. It is a privilege to serve you and your children!

Students of Upper Elementary will be attending Echo Hill Camp.

Echo Hill is a sleep-away summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-16, which is dedicated to helping children have a happy, exciting and meaningful experience while they build self-confidence and gain respect for themselves and others in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is always a wonderful experience for our students & a New Horizons tradition for over 30 years.

For more information about Echo Hill, please visit Echo Hill .

Upper Elementary Performance

April 29, 2010 7:00 PM

April 30, 11:00 AM

This year’s Upper El performance

promises to be like nothing you have ever seen or will ever see again.

A theatrical fruitcake of C. S. Lewis, Through the Looking Glass, The wizard of Oz,

Dr. Doolittle & a hint of Hanah-Barbera

The Secret of House 13

Don’t miss opening night!

A play written & performed by the students of Upper Elementary.