Wednesday Newsletter
5/25/22
Harmony Science Academy Garland
Administrators:
Sofieh Hopovac- Campus Principal: shopovac@harmonytx.org
Brett Garrett- Dean of Academics: bgarrett@harmonytx.org
Timothy Clark- Dean of Students: tclark@harmonytx.org
Coordinators:
Heather Gregory- Engagement/Testing/Federal Programs- hgregory@harmonytx.org
Kyla McDade- Special Education- kmcdade@harmonytx.org
Tamara Yarborough- ESL- tyarborough@harmonytx.org
Milada Medinic-Kazazic- Gifted and Talented Education: mmedinic@harmonytx.orgBrittany Thomas- Behavioral Counselor: brittany.thomas@harmonytx.org
Campus Instructional Coaches:
Toni Magwire- PK-2: tmagwire@harmonytx.org
Holly Crone- 3-6 ELAR/SS: hcrone@harmonytx.org
Amber Slay- 3-6 Math/Sci: aslay@harmonytx.org
Office:
Paula Gonzalez- Business Manager- pgonzalez@harmonytx.org
Juveria Hussain- Student Recruitment- lahmed@harmonytx.org
Email: hgregory@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsagarland.harmonytx.org/
Location: 2302 Firewheel Parkway, Garland, TX, USA
Phone: 972-212-4777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSAGarland/
IMPORTANT UPDATE...
May 25, 2022
Dear HSAG Family,
At Harmony Public Schools, the safety of our students is our utmost priority. Accordingly, we would like to provide you with some information regarding enhanced safety measures beginning at our campus for the remainder of the week.
Beginning today, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, parents and caregivers will see additional security guards on campus as an added precautionary measure for our campus community.
Security will patrol the school grounds for the remainder of the school year to ensure our campus remains a safe place for our staff, students and families.
Our campus will be closed to visitors for the remainder of the week.
- We will be live streaming our awards ceremonies.
- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony is postponed -- Our 6th grade teachers will be sending out additional details later today.
We appreciate your cooperation as we implement these additional safety measures.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Sofieh Hopovac
Principal, Harmony Science Academy Garland
A Look Ahead....
MAY
26: Last Day of School/Half Day/Class Parties
26: Awards Assembly (Please watch on FACEBOOK Live)
27: Uniform Summer Sale
31: Registration Closes for Coding Camp
Registration for Harmony UTD Summer Virtual Coding Camps
Registration for 2022 Summer Virtual Coding Camps is OPEN! .
https://utd.link/harmony Flyer
https://utd.link/s22 registration link
Dr. Jey Veerasamy 972-883-4241
Director of Center for CS Education & Outreach
(Private Tutoring, Summer camps)
“How to Overcome Test Anxiety,” “Talking About School Safety with Your Young Child,” “5 Tips to Jump-Start Family Engagement in the New Year,” and “7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the 2022-23 FAFSA Form.
HPS Assessment Calendar
Interested in Volunteering:
Interested in volunteering at our schools?
You need to be a registered and approved volunteer to sign-up. If you haven't registered yet, please start by clicking HERE.
HPS North Texas District Wellness Plan Committee Meeting
Substitutes Still Needed!
Would you like to earn money while your students are in school? Would you like a flexible schedule that works around your availability? Consider becoming a Harmony Substitute! We offer competitive pay ranging from $70.00-$120.00 per day depending on your education and the position covered. Please visit www.harmonytx.org/careers to apply.
We wanted to remind everyone that the school dress code does not include hoodies (zip up or pull over). We are starting to see more and more students wearing these; this is something that we are going to start enforcing. As the weather begins to change, please order a school cardigan ($15) or a fleece jacket ($18). Long sleeve uniform shirts ($17) are also availalbe in limited sizes. Students may also wear long sleeve undershirts in navy, red, or white.
https://harmonytx.revtrak.net/gr-dfw/harmony-science-academy-garland/#/list
Vision Statement
Core Values
21-22 Spirit Shirt
Leadership Team Emails
Please email Mrs. Hussain, our Student Recruitment Coordinator for any assistance in updating or accessing Skyward. Email: lahmed@harmonytx.org
Please email Mrs. McDade, our Special Education/504 Coordinator, with any questions regarding special education/504 at kmcdade@harmonytx.org
Please email Mrs. Yarborough, our ESL Coordinator, with any questions regarding ESL. at tyarborough@harmonytx.org
Please email Mrs. Kazazic, our GATE Coordinator, with any questions regarding Gifted and Talented, at mmedinic@harmonytx.org
Please email Mrs. Gregory, our Engagement/Testing/Federal Programs Coordinator, with any questions regarding testing, home visits, etc. at hgregory@harmonytx.org
Please email Ms. Gonzalez, our Business Manager, with any questions regarding uniforms, payments, school supplies, etc at pgonzalez@harmonytx.org
Please email Mr. Garrett, our Assistant Principal of Academics, with any questions regarding grading, schoology, schedule, etc at bgarrett@harmonytx.org
Please email Mr. Clark, our Assistant Principal of Student Culture, with any questions regarding Chromebook misuse, concerns with behavior, etc at tclark@harmonytx.org
Please email Mrs. Hopovac, our Principal, with any other questions or concerns at shopovac@harmonytx.org
Here is our Academic Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year!
Free Meals Available for 2021-2022 School Year
Don't forget: Harmony is offering free meals to all students for the 2021-22 school year. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE: All students, regardless of income or prior participation in the Free & Reduced Meal program.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: Full meal (breakfast and lunch) plus one milk. If a student wishes to purchase milk only (ex. brought lunch from home but needs a drink), they may do so for $0.50. Students without funds on their meal account will be allowed one charge, then may not purchase additional milks until their meal account has a positive fund balance.
- HOUSEHOLD INCOME VERIFICATION: Because meal eligibility applications will not be collected this year, parents/guardians are asked to log in to their Skyward account and complete the Household Income Information Form. This information is used by the Texas Education Agency and other entities to determine the level of funding that will be made available at each school to support your child’s learning needs. (Note: The specific details of your family’s income levels will NOT be shared with the TEA.)
If you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Assistant elva.reyes@harmonytx.org.
21-22 SCHOOL HOURS
Drop off and Dismissal Plan 21-22
School Supply Lists 2021-2022 School Year
Emergency Phone Number
You can also reach Mrs. Hopovac at (972) 729-9127 (texting works best!)