Harmony Nature Weekly Mail
April 11th, 2018 Volume XXVII
Harmony School of Nature
Email: hsnature@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsnature.harmonytx.org/
Location: 8120 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 296 1000
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Upcoming events
April 16 - 20 : Spring book fair
Muffins with Moms - K-3rd Grade
4/16, Monday, 7:25 am-7:55 am in Rotunda
Donuts with Dads - All Grades
4/17, Tuesday, 7:25 am-7:55 am in Rotunda
Lunch with Grandparents - Elementary
4/18, Wednesday, 11:00 am-11:40 am in Cafeteria
Muffins with Moms - 4-8th Grade
4/19, Thursday, 7:25 am-7:55 am in Rotunda
April 19 : PTO Meeting & One Act Play
PTO Meeting will be on April 19th at 6:00 PM.
Following the meeting at 6:30 PM will be a play performance by our very own students.
One Act Play -Tracks by Peter Tarsi 6:30 pm
$5 for adults, $3 for students (These donations will go toward the One Act students getting T-Shirts to commemorate this play season.)
You can buy the tickets from Ms. Hunter, Mr. Goodson, and the Front Office.
The meeting and the performance will be held in Rotunda. All staff and parents are very welcome to join us!
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Academic Reminders
School Beautification Project
Texas Rangers Spirit Nights
Go to http://RangersNight.com and enter "Other" as the school district and "HSNA" along with the team ("For example: "HSNA Baseball") in the Group/Organization box on checkout.
YOU get a discount, and YOUR TEAM gets $5 per ticket sold!!! WIN-WIN!!
Soccer Season has started!
Tennis Club Next Year!
Please email interest request to cameal.harris@harmonytx.org. Interest meeting date will be send out to parents.
Kindness Month
Forms and notices have gone home with your student last week.
Help Us Make Blessing Bags!
Students are collecting items for homeless teens and women to make blessing bags to be donated to the women and teen shelters in Dallas.
Items requested: make-up, toiletries, tampons, clothes, ALL hygiene products.
Please turn in all items to Ms. Harris, Room 309.
For any questions, please email Ms. Harris at cameal.harris@harmonytx.org.
Middle School Summer Leadership STEM Camp
Summer Leadership STEM Camp will be hosted by Jolt Camp All Saints.
COST: $300
Highlights:
- The Ins & Outs of Trees - Fossil Hunts
- Science -Soil Investigation -Archery
- Waders in the Wetlands -Boating -Camp Fire -Science of Survival - Weather Watch
- Leadership Talks
Dates
Girls: May 26, 2018 - May 30, 2018
Boys: May 30, 2018 - June 3, 2018
*Current 6th and 7th Grades are eligible to participate
High School Summer Leadership STEM Camp
The program will include: Computer Science, Engineering , PRE-MED and Leadership with a Six Flags fun day to finish.
Dates
Girls : May 26, 2018 - May 30, 2018
Boys: May 30, 2018 - June 3, 2018
Camp Fee: $350
*Age of Participants 8th - 12th Grades are eligible to participate
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Teacher Feature
Mrs. Jennifer Baldonado
by Stacy Martinez
Mrs. Jennifer Baldonado was born in Norfolk, Virginia, but was raised in Arlington. Whenever she thinks about her childhood, she thinks of going camping at Lake DeGray in Arkansas every summer. They would rent a small houseboat, go to the middle of the lake, and jump off the roof. She went to Kennedale High School in Kennedale, Texas. She has fond memories of high school, and particularly remembers some of her best experiences were going on trips with her band to Disneyland, skiing in Colorado, and going to San Antonio. Her high school did not have uniforms like Harmony does, and upon reflection, while she may not have liked them at the time, she is extremely happy that HSN does have uniforms. “It takes so much pressure off of both parents and students in terms of what to wear,” she said. “And ultimately, it is really a much more economical way to buy clothes. I’ve seen what some students wear at other schools, and much of it is not only inappropriate, but clearly more expensive than uniforms." She then attended the University of North Texas in Denton.
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Harmony Photo Album
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STAAR Pep Rally
Track District Meet
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Lunch Menu
Meal Account Balance
Nutritious meals are available daily for a price of $1.70 for breakfast, $3.00 for lunch, and $0.50 for a la carte milk. Each student is provided a lunch account on to which money may be deposited. Households are encouraged to set up an account in School Cafe (www.schoolcafe.com) to view meal balances, make a payment, set low balance alerts, and schedule automatic payments. Payments may also be made in the school office.
Should a student’s meal account balance fall below $0, he /she will be allowed to charge up to -10 $ DISTRICT LIMIT. Once the negative meal account balance limit is reached, the student will receive an alternate meal. Alternate meals consist of cereal, fruit, and milk for breakfast; and for lunch, a sandwich, vegetable, and milk. If a student is later approved for free meals, he/she will begin receiving meals immediately. However, the household is still responsible for paying the negative account balance.
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Parent Connect
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Dress Code REMINDER
Dress Code regarding outerwear in Student Handbook (please refer to page 17):
• No outerwear, such as windbreakers, jean jackets, or ski jackets, may be worn inside the classroom. Such items must be stored in the student’s locker.
• “Hoodies” may not be worn inside the school building.
What can be worn:
• School cardigan sweaters (with or without buttons/zipper) in solid red, white, black, navy blue or grey.
• Solid-colored, long-sleeve shirt under their uniform top in red, black or navy blue.
• Other items that are worn to school will need to be left in the locker before going to the classroom.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter and please do not hesitate to reach us on Let's Talk or email Mrs. Tanwar (ttanwar@harmonytx.org) or Mrs. Wynn (swynn@harmonytx.org) with any questions or concerns.