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A look at what it takes to make the show happen Written by Maevyn M., Hadley P., Soronorah T., Tyler J., and Hayden W. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the 5th Grade talent show? Each year, Horizon’s talent show gives 5th graders a chance to share their talents and celebrate their final year of elementary school. From singing and dancing to jokes and instruments, the show features exciting performances. But it takes a lot of hard work from teachers to

A visit from a real mystery writer! Written by Thanha D., Emily O., and Sophia C. David A. Kelly visited Horizon Elementary to talk about his books, his writing process, and how he became an author. He even shared stories about his Milwaukee Brewers mystery books! From Struggling Writer to Author When David A. Kelly was a kid, he didn’t like writing and said he wasn’t very good at it. He even joked that his younger self would be shocked to learn he had become an author! Later

Written by Srithik G., Kenzie K., Amelia B., and Austin G. Have you ever had a teacher who makes learning exciting and pushes you to do your best? That is exactly the kind of teacher Mrs. Swenson is! Mrs. Swenson has been teaching for 19 years, spending most of that time working with 5th graders in math, science, and social studies. She brings energy, passion, and care into everything she does. Math is her favorite subject, and it shows in the way she supports her students an

Ride the trails and try something new! Written by Claire S. Did you know that mountain biking is a club in the Pewaukee School District? This exciting club gives students a chance to ride bikes, explore nature, and build new skills. Practices take place on school trails, at Heritage Hill State Park, and at Minooka Park. To learn more, we talked to two experts: Ms. Miller, a coach, and Calley Anderson, a rider on the Pewaukee team. Meet the Coach: Ms. Miller Ms. Miller became

A Horizon tradition full of fun and excitement Written by Aadhya J., Avery L., Brynn G., Lily Dysert, Olivia P. Did you know the Teachers vs. Students March Madness game is one of Horizon’s favorite traditions? This exciting event takes place right before spring break and brings the whole school together. From cheering crowds to fast-paced games, it’s a day many students look forward to all year. We asked 5th graders what March Madness means to them and what makes it so speci