HSPSC Principal Newsletter
11/3/2017 Edition
Red Ribbon Week
Students had a lot of great opportunities with the Don't Be a Monster program, Colorado River Trailer, and Day of the Dead activities. I hope everyone has a great weekend.
The reenrollment season will begin December 1st. Please be on the lookout for additional forms and information after Thanksgiving break.
Dates to Know:
11/8/2017 - Picture Retakes
11/10/2017 - College and Career Fair 8th – 12th-grade students. If you know anyone who can help present, please contact Mrs. Tunc.
11/11/2017 - Home Visit Weekend
11/20 - 11/24 - School closed for Thanksgiving
Go HAWKS!
ATTENDANCE BATTLE
Students with perfect attendance will be entered into a raffle for a Kindle Fire. We will draw and announce the winner on the last day of the second semester.
Calling All Volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers to help with morning drop off and afternoon dismissal. You can sign up to help by click on the link below and sign up. We will accept any amount of service you can provide even if it is one day a week.
hspsc home visit day
The home visits will last between 15 and 20 minutes and is our way saying thank you for being apart of the Harmony family. Most of the home visits will take place in the morning since we are scheduling with large groups of parents.
If you are interested in having an HSPSC staff member visit you on November 11th, please complete the forms below.
THE TEXAS COLORADO RIVER ROLLING EXHIBIT
Thanks to Ms. Adams the Rolling Exhibit was a major success. The trailer was a hit with students, and I enjoyed getting to spend some time in there this week too.
PICTURE RETAKES 11/8/2017
Dress Code on Free Dress Day
Garments must be free of holes, tears, inappropriate wording, logos, messages or advertising. No short, skin-tight, or legging dresses or skirts may be worn. All dresses must have sleeves. Students may not wear low-cut, midriff-baring, or backless blouses. Students may wear jeans, but they cannot be tight pants including jeggings, tights or skinny style pants. Clothing items must not depict images of violence. Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes or pick up a child if he or she violates the dress code.
Pg 18 of Student Handbook
Upcoming events for Juniors and Seniors
HSPS has started to hearing back from Universities about college acceptance. We have received 2 of our students' acceptance letter at this time. Congratulations to them. We are looking forward to hearing more throughout the year.
Upcoming Events and important Dates:
- November 10th - College and Career Fair 9 am.
FAFSA Application has started in October 1st.
Support our neightbors
Also, we do not want to park along the road near the apartment complex. This creates a traffic hazard for their tenants.
Parent Resources
Khan Academy
Khan Academy has a great resources and preparation materials for your AP classes and SAT preparations.
Naviance
"Naviance is a college and career readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life." (Naviance)
High school students, Contact to your counselor for access to your Naviance Account, here is the web page you need to log in:
http://connection.naviance.com or
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=hsps
TexasOnCourse
This is a newly developed program where you can find lots of information regarding college and career readiness;
Scholarships for high school English Language Learners!
Here are just a few websites where you can find some information on scholarship opportunities for ELLs!
http://www.top10onlinecolleges.org/scholarships-for/ell-esl-students/
https://www.fastweb.com/directory/scholarships-for-bilingual-students
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/hispanic-latino-scholarships/
Harmony Giving Day
On November 28, 2017, Harmony Public Schools will be hosting the first annual “Harmony Giving Day” on National Giving Tuesday.
Please help us spread the word by reaching out your friends, community members and businesses around you so that we can raise sufficient funds to make a difference in the lives of our graduating seniors.
Sub Candidates Needed
Harmony School of Political Science and Communications
Email: wstengler@harmonytx.org
Website: https://www.hspaustin.org/
Location: 13415 Ranch Rd 620, Austin, TX 78717, United States
Phone: 512-824-9880
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hspaustin/
Twitter: @HSPS_Austin