Horace Mann School PTA

PTA Meeting
2019-10-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2019-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
School-age child care provided by 5th Grade Ambassadors

Great Gathering - Mile 25! Marathon Viewing Open House for Families
2019-10-06 09:30 - 13:00
Come as a family and cheer on the runners in your life or the thousands of amazing people who
choose to run 26.2 miles. We have a large porch for viewing and can be in and out of the house if
the weather is not cooperative. Be inspired by the runners while enjoying a brunch and
Bloody-Mary Bar. Kids can make signs, eat, and enjoy a kiddy cocktail while screaming as loud as
they want outside all while still having access to a bathroom. Come and go as you please at this
Open House Great Gathering. No drop offs, please.

Great Gathering - 2019-20 2nd Grade Back to School Ice Cream Social
2019-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
Celebrate the new school year with 2019-20 Second Grade Families! It is a great tradition to start
the school year. Enjoy an ice cream social with all the fixings at the Horace Mann playground. No drop offs, please.

Great Gathering - The "Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" Yard Sale
2019-09-14 10:00 - 16:00
Has the KonMari method of tidying up inspired you? Want to clear out some of your stuff, and
benefit Horace Mann at the same time? We will organize a multi-family yard/garage sale for you! All
you need to do is box up your stuff, drop it off, and provide some guidance on desired prices. We
will do the work of promoting the sale, making signs, hanging up and pricing stuff, and staffing the
sale, along with a kid-run lemonade stand. (You and your kids are welcome to come over on the
weekend of the sale if you’d like.) We will even pack up and bring your unsold items to Goodwill
afterward. Best of all, all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Horace Mann PTA! So you get
to declutter and benefit our community with minimal bother. $25 per family to sign up. (Alternate
date will be chosen in case of rain)

Great Gathering - Grade 2019-20 4th-6th Grade Science Games and Magic!
2019-09-07 15:00 - 17:00
Part party, part science lesson, all fun. 3-5th graders are invited to an afternoon of experiments
lead by 3M scientists. Explore how your eyes work, where to find germs, and of course liquid
nitrogen experiments. Parents welcome, but drop-offs okay, too.

Great Gathering - 2019-20 1st and 2nd Grade Family Outdoor Movie Night
2019-08-24 18:00 - 21:00
Come and enjoy the end of summer at an outdoor family movie night. We will provide a
family-friendly movie with dinner, snacks, and drinks. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a relaxing
evening. No drop offs, please.

Great Gathering - Backyard Concert with Chris Koza
2019-08-17 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for an intimate backyard concert with Chris Koza, a Minneapolis-based composer and
performer. Koza, along with his band Rogue Valley, has shared the stage with artists such as
Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson,
Stephen Kellogg, This is the Kit, and Tift Merrit, among others. His music appears regularly on
ABC’s General Hospital and 60 Minutes, and his song ‘Be Wild’ will be featured as the soundtrack
to an upcoming State of Minnesota tourism campaign. His song (Rogue Valley) ‘The Wolves and
the Ravens’ was featured in Ben Stiller’s film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Koza tours nationally
and internationally–but can also be heard frequently on 89.3 The Current and at local venues such
as First Ave and Icehouse. Beer, wine and snacks provided–just bring a blanket or camping chair!

Great Gathering - 2019-20 5th Grade Family Bowling Night!
2019-07-30 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us at St. Francis Bowling Center for a fun night of bowling and pizza! Your contribution
gets you a pair of bowling shoes, two hours of bowling and as much pizza as you can eat! Adult
beverages are also included! We hope to see you there!

Great Gathering - 2019-20 1st and 2nd Grade Bounce...Bounce...Bounce....Drop-Off
2019-07-21 14:00 - 16:00
Drop-off your (soon to be) 1st and 2nd Graders to enjoy an afternoon of bounce house activity. We
will serve snacks and drinks and let your kids burn off all of that summer time energy.

Great Gathering - Outdoor Movie Night for 2019-20 4th Graders Drop-Off
2019-07-14 18:30 - 21:00
Drop off your (soon to be) 4th grader for a night of snacks and an outdoor movie. We’ll spend some
time wearing off any excess energy, if necessary, and then settle in our backyard for a kid friendly
movie. Event is rain or shine!

Great Gathering - Outdoor Movie Night for 5th Graders Drop-Off
2019-07-12 18:30 - 21:00
Drop off your (soon to be) 6th grader for a night of snacks and an outdoor movie. We’ll spend some
time wearing off any excess energy, if necessary, and then settle in our backyard for a kid friendly
movie. Event is rain or shine!

Great Gathering - Backyard Movie Night for 2019-20 4th Graders Drop-Off
2019-06-27 19:30 - 22:30
Headed into fourth grade in the fall of 2019? Join other recently graduated third graders for a fun
night under the stars at a Backyard Movie Night! Join us at 7:30 for backyard games before the
movie starts around 8:30. We’ll have snacks and blankets galore for a great night of theater in a St.
Paul backyard. Summer is right around the corner, so join us! (Rain plan: indoor movie night!)

Great Gathering - Canoe The Mississippi River
2019-06-20 10:00 - 13:30
Family Canoe Trip on the Mississippi River! No paddling experience or equipment required. This
trip requires two adults to participate. You may bring one or two kids (ages 5 and up). We will
start at the beach just downstream of the Lake Street Bridge, where you can leave your car in the
parking lot. We will paddle past wetlands, woodlands, caves, and through the locks at the Ford
Dam. We will end with a picnic at Hidden Falls Park (while we shuttle 1 parent back to retrieve
your car).

Great Gathering - Outdoor (hopefully) Family Movie Night
2019-06-14 20:00 - 22:30
Bring the whole family for an outdoor movie night. We will have snacks and drinks for the kids and
separate snacks and drinks for the adults. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. No drop offs,
please.

Great Gathering - 5th Grade Moms Night Out
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | French Meadow Bakery & Café, 1662 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
School’s out for the summer! Time for Moms’ Night Out! Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing spring
evening of “eat, chat, laugh” with other 5th grade moms. We will meet at French Meadow Bakery
and Cafe (Grand Avenue location), savor a selection of wines and enjoy a choice of small plates.
Great way to relax and catch up with other “almost 6th grade” moms.

Great Gathering - 3-Day Li'l Spikers Boys Volleyball Camp for Current 3rd-5th Grade Boys
2019-06-11 21:00 - 23:30
Horace Mann School Alumni Annika and Elsa Mechelke (Soren’s older sisters) will teach the
fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting and serving. Annika, a sophomore at Highland
Park Senior High, has been playing volleyball for nine years. Elsa Mechelke, an eighth grader at
Highland Park Middle School, has been playing volleyball for 7 years, Both girls have experience
coaching and working with younger kids, and are excited to share their knowledge of the game.
During this three-day camp, the kids will do drills, earn prizes, play games, and have a ton of fun
learning to play volleyball! Camp Supervisor Nikki Mechelke will reach out to you in late May with
more details. In the event of inclement weather, there will be one make-up session on Friday, June
14th.

Great Gathering - Bingo, BBQ and Beer!
2019-06-08 18:30 - 21:30
Come out to the Third Stall, aka the Walsh’s garage, for a night of bingo, BBQ food truck and don’t
forget beer (and some other beverages). It will be a night filled with surprises and prizes! Bring your
blotters!

Great Gathering - Mom's Stand-up Paddleboarding
2019-06-08 08:30 - 10:30
Back by popular request for one last time – a peaceful morning of SUPPing at a local lake complete
with refreshments, boards, and conversation. We will have an assortment of boards to play on and
plenty of time to relax on the beach. You are welcome to bring your own board.

Great Gathering - 2nd Grade Last Day of School Ice Cream Party
2019-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Wabun Picnic Area, 4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
All 2nd grade families are invited to Wabun Picnic Area for the annual last day of school party!
Bring your picnic dinner and enjoy frozen treats provided by the host families. Let’s celebrate an
awesome 2nd grade year together at the playground and splash pad! No drop offs, please.

Great Gathering - Last Day of School Kindergarten Picnic Pizza Party!
2019-06-07 16:00 - 18:00
Join us to celebrate graduating from Kindergarten and the start of summer. We’ll provide dinner and
beverages. We hope to see you there! This is a family event, no drop offs please.
$5/person; $20/family

Great Gathering - Fire Station Tour
2019-06-07
Join us for a special ‘behind the scenes’ tour of a St. Paul Fire Station! Experience all the
excitement of seeing firsthand the equipment, trucks and facilities that our St. Paul Firefighters use
every day. This is your chance for your firefighter loving kid to ask all the questions they want to a
real life firefighter!

Great Gathering - Skating at the X
2019-06-07 | Xcel Energy Center, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Have you always wanted to skate at the Xcel Center and dream of being a pro hockey player?
Now is your chance! Join us for an evening of skating with your family and friends. All children
must be accompanied by an adult to the event. Space is plentiful…feel free to sign up friends,
family members…how about the whole hockey team!?!
$15/person; $50/family

Last Day of School
2019-06-07

5th Grade Closing Ceremony
2019-06-06 08:00 - 17:00

Great Gathering - Paint the Playground Drop-Off
2019-06-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
Celebrate the last week of school by joining us on the Horace Mann playground to use chalk and
‘paint’ the long sidewalk leading to the cafeteria entrance. We’ll make beautiful pictures and write
messages to all the students entering the school the next day for their last week before summer
break. There will be plenty of time to play on the playground and enjoy frozen treats as well.

Great Gathering - Backyard Taproom
2019-06-01 18:30 - 22:00
Join us as we transform a neighborhood backyard into a taproom! Sample local beers (& rootbeer)
and play classic patio games like giant Jenga, cowboy golf, kuub, and maybe even some
hammerschlagen.

Great Gathering - Calling all HM Wizards! Harry Potter Experience Drop-Off
2019-06-01 15:00 - 19:30
Calling all wizards! Enjoy Harry Potter activities, dinner and viewing of the first Harry Potter film.

Great Gathering - 5th Graders and 1st Grade Book Buddies Drop-Off
2019-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
What a great time our 5th Graders have had this year reading with their Book Buddies and building
friendships! Let’s get them out of the school, onto the Horace Mann playground to have fun and
enjoy some yummy ice cream together! Your 5th Grader will send a special invite (which we supply
or they can create themselves) to send to their Book Buddy asking them to join them for this event.
We will also supply the 5th Grader with a Book they can sign and give to their Book Buddy at the
event for them to read over the summer!

Spring Carnival
2019-05-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Horace Mann School, 2001 Eleanor Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
