HSE Tiger Tribune
January 18th-January 21st
Only a Couple More Weeks to Secure Your Spot at HSE for Next Year!
Re-enrollment to HSE closes January 28th - unenrolled students will then be placed back into the lottery.
Click here for instructions on how to re-enroll using Skyward: https://tinyurl.com/HowtoRe-EnrollinSkyward
Reminder: You MUST upload proof of residency in order to re-enroll.
Questions? Email fusmani@harmonytx.org
HSE Spelling Bee Proves to be an Epic Battle of the Words
Ananya P Wins the HSE Spelling Bee
Prisha A Wins Elementary Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Prisha (3rd grade) on winning the Elementary Spelling Bee!
It was a hard-fought win as she out-spelled 2nd place winner Shanaya (3rd grade) and 3rd place Lucas (2nd grade) after 30 rounds.
The SPRING GT Parent Nomination has begun!
Here at Harmony School of Excellence we have a high number of students enrolled in this program that gives GT students a positive self-concept, works on relationships with others, and strategies to develop critical and creative thinking skills for independent, self-directed learners.
Please click on the following link if you would like to nominate your child for a chance to join our GATE program. The deadline for all parent nominations is Friday, February 4, 2022.
Click Here --> PARENT GT REFERRAL FORM
Click Here -- > SPANISH PARENT GT REFERRAL FORM
HSE Track & Field Tryouts Saturday, January 22nd
Saturday, January 22nd | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Cook Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr, Houston, TX 77064)
Wear running clothes & shoes and bring plenty of water
Spring After-School Clubs Began this Week!
There are a few spots open in some of the clubs. If you have questions about clubs, are interested in signing up for a club, or if the club you want is full, email dfarrar@harmonytx.org.
Click here for the Clubs Manual: https://tinyurl.com/Spring22ClubsManual
Win a Pizza Party by Helping Fundraise for HSE
Be sure to download the app today! Click on the links for more information
Love Math? Try Noetic!
The goal of this contest is to develop students' problem-solving skills, and to encourage their interest in math, and to inspire them to excel in math.
If you have already registered back in the FALL you will be receiving an email with information about the SPRING Competition.
Click here to register and pay for the Noetic Math Competition
Join Counselor DeWalt for Some Coffee-Talk on Friday, January 28th @ 9:30 a.m.
Saddle-Up, HSE - The Daddy-Daughter Dance is Coming to Town!
Your HSE Cheerleaders will be hosting the 3rd annual daddy daughter dance on Friday, February 25th.
The dance is open to any HSE daughter and their dad (or special male adult in their life). Siblings 3 and up can also attend. Click here for more information
Forms will be sent home to all grade levels next week.
Grab your lasso and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
Keep an Eye on Our Social Media for Weather Information
- Friday, January 21st: Spirit Shop during lunch
- Saturday, January 22nd: Track & Field Tryouts
- Friday, January 28th: Coffee with the Counselor
- Wednesday, February 2nd: College Shirt Day (wear uniform bottoms)
Harmony School of Excellence - Houston
Website: hsehouston.harmonytx.org
Location: 7340 Gessner Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 7139838668
Reminder: Bring Your Masks and Water Bottles
Free Tutoring Available to All HSE Students!
Need help? Just login in to Clever in your MyHarmony Portal, then select TutorMe to get started with your first online tutoring session.
Earn Points and Prizes for Hard Work!
Thanksgiving break and Winter breaks are great opportunities for students to use online software and also to read books for the reading challenges!
Click here to learn more about our Incentive Program: https://tinyurl.com/21-22HSEIncentives
Click Here to Purchase Spirit Shirts, HSE Mom Shirts, HSE Staff Shirts
All students age 5 and up are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Here are some resources if you would like more information.
Visit Harris County Public Health: https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/
Click here for Texas Children's Vaccination Information
Click here for Texas Children's Vaccination Information (Spanish)
New Parent Volunteer System
PTO Fundraising Opportunities
Kindergarten Parents - Bring Extra Clothes (just in case)
Cool Weather is Coming!
No hooded jackets and sweaters are allowed to be brought to school. Preferably buy the Harmony School jacket.
While waiting on the arrival of Harmony jackets, students may wear a plain, dark colored jacket (black, navy blue, dark gray).
Label your students jacket include full name, grade and section.
Drive Safely - for Your Kid and for Others
- Drive SLOWLY in our parking lot - slow enough that if a kid darts out between cars, you can stop (the 10 seconds you save speeding through isn't worth a life)
- Obey the School Zone speed limits
- Watch the accelerator as you move in pickup lines and especially when exiting our parking lots - we have seen people "lead-foot" it out of our lots and almost hit pedestrians and other cars
- DO NOT park across the street and walk to get your student. There have been very devastating accidents at the Brookhollow intersection - and people coming over the bridge may not see a pedestrian in time to stop
Join Our Team!
Current positions include SpEd, ELA, and Elementary teachers. For job postings and information, go to https://harmonytx.org/careers. To apply for a position, go to https://harmonytx.org/employment-opportunities.
HSE Tardy Policy
Dear Parents,
Please be reminded that it is the parent’s responsibility to discuss the school’s tardy policy with their child, reinforcing the student’s ability to be responsible for arriving to class on time and most importantly, it is the parent’s responsibility to bring the student to school on time.
Starting Monday, 9/27/2021, parents who bring their children to school after 7:45 a.m. must park their car, enter the building, and sign their child in at the front office.
Families can refer to page 19 of the Student & Parent Handbook for more details. Below are the consequences for multiple tardies:
- 1-3 Verbal warning to parents
- 4-5 Written warning to parents
- 6-9 Conference with parents
- 10+ Parent must meet with principal or designee and submit a letter explaining the reason(s) for the excessive tardiness. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the school filing a case with Child Protective Services.
New Front Office Hours
**2021-2022 HSE Front Office Hours**
M, T, Th, F: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 4:00- 4:30 p.m.
W: 7:45 am. - 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The office and front lobby will be CLOSED during drop-off (7:00-8:00 a.m.) and during dismissal (W: 1:30-3:00p, all other days: 2:30-4:00p)
Parents will not be allowed to wait in the front lobby while the office is closed.
*Late students arriving after 7:45 a.m. must have a parent/guardian sign their student in at the table on the front patio
Harmony Mask Policy
Harmony Mask Policy
(Effective Immediately)
- Masks will be required for all persons inside Harmony Public Schools buildings and transportation services (ex. buses). If an individual does not have a mask, one will be provided.
- For students and staff members who are unable to wear a mask, a mask exception form is available in each student and staff member’s Skyward account.
When it comes to masks, there may be no perfect policy for all families. Masks have become one of the more hotly debated issues of our time. The one thing we can all agree on, though, is that we all look forward to a day when no one needs to wear a mask.
In the late spring and early summer, many of us believed that day was close. Unfortunately, it’s not quite here yet. But by working together, we will get there – hopefully soon.
For now, we’re asking for Harmony to mask up. It’s good science, and it’s what is best for kids. Thank you.
Best,
Emin Cavusoglu, M. Ed. | Area Superintendent | Houston North