
Hawk Talk Newsletter
November 10th, 2023 - Issue 16

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO OUR FALL FESTIVAL on Nov. 3rd!
Petting Zoo Guest!
Fall Coloring Sheets!
Guessing Booth & Games Galore!
It was a true joy to celebrate with everyone last week at our annual Fall Festival.
Everyone had a wonderful time contributing to this community event!
Now we look forward to next year to see what we can improve upon with this annual Harmony Tradition.
Fun with Four Legged Friends!
Bounce House Fun as the Sun Sets!
And Fun with Feathered Friends Too!
Here is a Special Thank You to our local Community Contributors!
Thank you Raising Cane's for your contribution to our Fall Festival as well!!
Stop by Raising Cane's for a quick bite to eat or a meal for the whole family! You can stop by 2920 S Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 if you are ever in the mood for chicken strips.
HEB Plus at 183 has all of your grocery needs! Thank you for helping our school community!
You can stop by this HEB plus! from 6AM to 11 PM every day of the week at 14028 US-183 Hwy, Austin, TX 78717.
Thank you Chick-Fil-A for your contribution to our school's Fall Festival.
You can visit this Chick-Fil-A at 13229 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78717 if you are ever in need of a spicy chicken sandwich or some nuggets on the go.
Thank you Invictus Martial Arts for Contributing to Our Silent Auction & Hosting a Board Breaking Booth!
Invictus Martial Arts is a Growth Mindset, private academy which means we believe it’s always safe to try and give our best for the sake of progress and improvement. We learn from our failures. We persevere through obstacles. We continuously learn and challenge ourselves.
Check out their website at https://invictusatx.com/.
Or, visit them at 9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78717
High School Movie Night
Gifted & Talented Informational Corner
This is not required for these grade levels.
If interested, please complete survey from Mrs. Rivera.
Questions, please email paige.rivera@harmonytx.org
Thanksgiving Break Starts on Nov. 20th - Nov. 24th, 2023
Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner!
We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving Break starting Nov. 20h!
Important Information Regarding Attendance Reporting
When a student is absent from school, we ask parents to please report the absence to the front office team.
This must be submitted in written form either by email or by submitting an absence request on Skyward.
Unfortunately, we cannot take absence notifications over the phone.
You must report an absence within 3 days from the date your student is marked absent in order to modify it.
Any absence reported after 3 days will be marked as unexcused.
Any absence reported due to a medical appointment requires the proper documentation turned in or emailed to the front office.
Please refer to our student handbook, located on our official website, for attendance expectations and consequences. (pg. 17)
Email Ms. Qasem at rola.qasem@harmonytx.org or Ms. Robles at amanda.robles@harmonytx.org.
Thank you all for your support regarding this matter!
Parent Academy Corner
Bring Your Own Device Is NOT Allowed on the Endeavor Campus
High School Grades:
Chromebooks in 9th through 12th grade have been issued to all our High Schoolers that have turned in their Chromebook form for some time know.
9th - 12th Grade students that have not been issued a school Chromebook for whatever reason can fill out the attached Chromebook Agreement form and turn it in to Mr. Suzek or Mr. Akpinar.
Please Note: NO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR OWN DEVICE (Computer) TO SCHOOL.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this item, please contact Mr. Yayla & Mr. Akpinar at the following emails.
Mr. Yayla - mailto:tyayla@harmonytx.org
Mr. Akpinar - mailto:hakpinar@harmonytx.org
Friday Schedule for November 2023
November 3rd - B Day (Fall Festival)
November 10th - Student Holiday/District PD for Staff
November 17th - A Day
November 24th - Thanksgiving Break
Fall Weather is Approaching!
Drop-Off & Dismissal Notification
Dear Hawk Families,
Now that the school year is in full effect, please keep in mind the following:
1) It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that when leaving through the back of the school that ALL VEHICLES TURN RIGHT ON LAKE CREEK. This is a safety concern for parents, students, and all passers-by. Turning left on to Lake Creek is very difficult during dismissal hours. It slows down the traffic flow in the school, and it can be dangerous given the volume of traffic on Lake Creek at that time. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL VEHICLES exiting our campus to turn right and turn around at the Walmart parking lot, or turn left onto 620 and turn south on 183 if you need to head south. Those two options are safer for you while driving, and will help the school greatly.
• DROP OFF AND PICK UP ZONES AND PROCESS HAVE NOT CHANGED
FROM LAST SCHOOL YEAR.
Zone 1 (Elementary Wing)
Morning PK- Kinder Drop Off 7am to 7:40am
Afternoon Elementary Pick Up 3:15 pm to 3:45pm
(At 3:45 Zone 1 Will Close and all students will be moved to Zone 2 for Pick-Up.)
Friday Pickup 1:10 pm to 1:40 pm
(At 1:40 Zone 1 Will Close and all students will be moved to Zone 2 for Pick-Up.)
Zone 2 (Cafeteria Side)
Morning 1st to 12 Grade Drop Off 7am to 7:40am
Afternoon Secondary and Siblings Pick Up 3:15 pm to 3:45pm
Friday Pickup 1:10 pm to 1:40 pm
November 2023 - Breakfast & Lunch Menus
November Breakfast & Lunch Menus.
Yum Yum Yum! Look what is coming for Breakfast & Lunch in November!
Please note:
Breakfast menus are after the lunch menus. Please make sure to scroll down to see the Breakfast Menu this month.
Elementary will have different lunch items than Middle School & High School students.
Middle & High School students will have the same lunch items.
*Special Note*
Kosher/Halal Breakfast & Lunch Menu items available on request! Please contact Mr. Rivera at matthew.rivera@harmonytx.org for further details.
The HAWKS Promise: Our School Motto!
Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin Leadership Team
Please send an email request for an appointment first before coming to campus. We appreciate your understanding.
Campus Leadership Team
Toraman Yayla, Principal tyayla@harmonytx.org
Ruben Mutt Ortiz, Dean of Student Culture (PK-12) rortiz@harmonytx.org
Ayse Tunc, Dean of Academics (PK-6) atunc@harmonytx.org
Hakan Akpinar, Dean of College & Career/Dean of Academics (7-12) hakpinar@harmonytx.org
Heather Olivo, Campus Seminar Advisor, holivo@harmonytx.org
Mualla Ozguven, High School Counselor, mozguven@harmonytx.org
Robert Garza, Testing/Federal Programs/Instructional Materials/Engagement Coordinator rogarza@harmonytx.org
Paige Rivera, ESL/GT & STEAM Coordinator Paige.Rivera@harmonytx.org
Candice George, Business Operations Manager cgeorge@harmonytx.org
Rola Qasem, Attendance Specialist rola.qasem@harmonytx.org
Matthew Rivera, Child Nutrition Assistant matthew.rivera@harmonytx.org
Amanda Robles, Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist amanda.robles@harmonytx.org
Supriya Dudhal, Medical Assistant, sdudhal@harmonytx.org