The Horizon View

SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, DecemBER... Over the next few weeks and months, we want our students to embrace each day as an opportunity—to learn, grow, and discover new possibilities. There will be ups and downs, rhythms and surprises. Every day brings a fresh start and a chance to make progress, and we encourage our students to approach each moment with curiosity, effort, and a positive mindset. Let's GO!!!

We appreciate your continued support with following arrival and dismissal procedures... What may seem like "not a big deal" for just one person to not follow procedures would quickly become a very big deal if 645 did not adhere to the expectations. We appreciate you ALL!

***IF you do not have the correct car tag, please contact the front office to assist you in resolving that issue.

ParentPortal is LIVE. You may go to ps.mustangps.org/public to log-in and get information regarding Grades, Attendance and more. If you have any issues logging in or need to set up your account, please contact Power School Parent Portal Support at psppsupport@mustangps.org.

Our conferences will be done a little differently than maybe what you're used to from an Elementary School. We will split the sessions in half; we will do appointments first and then general come & go. Teachers will reach out to set appointments in the weeks to come. We are looking forward to meeting with you all!

September 25th and September 29th

Appointments: 4:00 - 5:30

Come and Go: 5:30 - 7:00

One of our top priorities is keeping open lines of communication with families. Our staff is committed to responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner during the school week. At the same time, we want to model healthy boundaries for our students. Our teachers and staff are also parents, spouses, sons, and daughters, and it’s important that they have time to recharge with their families. For that reason, communication will take place only during school hours, Monday through Friday, and not on weekends or evenings. Thank you for helping us honor this balance so that we can give our very best to your children each and every day.

Not all "Behavior" is bad... You might receive a message whereby your students is being PRAISED for the following:

• Giving Great Effort
• Going Above and Beyond
• Being Kind
• Being Helpful
• Being Excellent

You might also receive a text and email with protocols that we hope will remind your student:

• To charge their Chromebook
• Our Personal Technology Policy
• Our simple expectations for behavior on their bus

Horizon is proud to host the Calm Waters Counseling Agency who provides a grief support group to our students in need. The support group focuses on grief; whether that's due to the loss of a loved one, an incarcerated parent, divorce, etc. Grief comes in many different forms and Calm Waters is here to help students navigate their way through it. If you feel your child would benefit from the group, please fill out the link below by the registration due date: October 8th.

https://www.calmwaters.org/our-services/student-support-groups/

Courtney Frederick-5th Grade Counselor

frederickc@mustangps.org.

Aaron Manuel-6th Grade Counselor

manuela@mustangps.org

Fall School Picture Day: Wednesday, September 17th

District PD (NO SCHOOL): Monday, September 22nd

Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, September 25th / Monday, September 29th

Fall Break (NO SCHOOL): October 15th - 17th

DIstrict PD (NO SCHOOL): October 20th - 21st

More than 30 percent of Mustang Public Schools' families qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Even parents who believe they will not qualify are encouraged to apply for this much needed program. Applying for the program is confidential and significantly helps with funding for classrooms. The online application is safe, secure, private and convenient. Your data will be transmitted to the Child Nutrition Office the same day you apply, allowing for quicker processing so you can receive benefits faster.

Here are more details regarding the form as well as the contest to WIN A NINTENDO SWITCH 2!!!

• All completed applications (from 7/1 - 9/19) will qualify all MPS students in the household regardless of qualification for services
• One Switch 2 per school will be given away!
• The drawing will be held on 9/29/25
• Only one form needed per family: regardless of how many MPS students are in the family
• All Information confidential: only two MPS staff have access to the submitted application
• Online application preferred: see cafeteria manager for paper forms
• If you need assistance, please call 405-376-7317

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Mustang Horizon Intermediate

Location: 430 W Forster Dr, Mustang, OK 73064

Phone: (405) 256-6282

Website: hi.mustangps.org