HS of Excellence Tiger Prints
October 7 , 2019 Volume 76 Week 8
Harmony School of Excellence
Website: https://hsedallas.harmonytx.org/
Location: 8120 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 296-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSEDallas/
Twitter: @hsnaturedallas
Highlights for the Week
- A Note from the Principal
- PTSO Membership Drive
- CRLP Interest
- Refer A Student
- NASA's HAS Program
- Upcoming Events
- Student Council Fundraiser
- Walk/ Run Event
- Bring Your Parent to Lunch Day
A Note from the Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you so much for attending Parent Teacher Conference Day last week. As the end of the first nine weeks nears, it was a great time to check in with teachers to discuss students' progress.
The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is having a membership drive during the month of October. We are asking every family to join the PTSO. With 100% family participation, there is nothing that our school couldn't do.
We had another fun round of home visits during our 2nd Home Visit Drive on Saturday. The multiple benefits of Home Visits are seen in the classroom every day through students' progress. If you would like to schedule a home visit with your child's teacher or with an administrator, please fill out the Home Visit Request Form. I am also available to visit your home! You may request a home visit with me, and I will gladly accept the invitation!
Thank you,
Have a wonderful week.
Mr. Ilker Fidan, M.Ed
PTSO Membership Drive
The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is having a membership drive during the month of October. The PTSO helps with so many school activities such as fundraising, campus beautification, teacher appreciation, science fair, and other special events.
To sign up for the PTSO, please fill out the Membership Application.
PTSO will have elections coming up after the membership drive. The following officer positions are open: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian, fundraiser coordinator, and volunteer coordinator. Those who are nominated must be PTSO members to be included on the ballot. Voters must also be PTSO members. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else as a candidate for office or would like more information about the duties of each position, please fill out the Nomination Form.
PTSO Contact Information
Email: hsnaturepto@gmail.com
Website: hsnaturepto.org
Facebook: @hsnaturepto
Instagram: @hsnaturepto
College Readiness and Leadership Program
CRLP students will
- Develop decisive and insightful thinking skills
- Demonstrate accountable decision-making and individual responsibility
- Value inventive expression
- Demonstrate the capacity to work efficiently with those different from themselves
- Exhibit a dedication to social integrity
- Exhibit an understanding of team dynamics and efficient collaboration
- Develop a variety of leadership abilities and skills such as efficiently leading transformation, resolving disagreement, and inspiring others
These teachers will be CRLP mentors this school year.
High School Girls
Ms. Abraha
Ms. Harris
Ms. Smith (and 8th grade)
High School Boys
Mr. Emre
Mr. Kaya
Mr. Erden
Mr. Yilmaz
They will spend time with their mentor group each week. They will also attend field trips and camps with students. (Funding for any trips or camps will be the responsibility of the parents.)
If your student is interested in joining CRLP, please fill out the CRLP Interest Form. Mrs. Knieling will provide your student with more information.
Refer A Student
Our Referral Program is HERE! Spots are open right now, so this is the best time to take advantage of this awesome reward. Refer a 6th-12th grade student to apply to Harmony School of Excellence Dallas at APPLY.HARMONYTX.ORG.
Once the new student is enrolled and verified, you will earn $30 school credit for any school costs! Uniforms, spirit shirt, clubs, field trips and more can be paid with this $30 reward.
Share with friends, family, neighbors - even coworkers! As long as you are the person who refers the student, the reward is yours!
NASA's High School Aerospace Scholars Program
High School Aerospace Scholars is an authentic learning experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA’s mission to become the next generation of Artemis explorers! Students are able to learn about different STEM related fields of study they might want to pursue in college. Following a series of online lessons, highest achieving students will be invited to an all-expenses-paid, week-long visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston during the summer. Both the online and onsite portions are free to participants.
Applications will be accepted through October 23, 2019, 2 pm CT.
For more information, please visit https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/stem/High_School_Aerospace_Scholars.html
College Acceptance
University of Texas at Arlington Visit
Junior Breakfast
GT Breakfast
GT Breakfast
A Word from the Principal
Most Important Meal of the Day
Upcoming Events
The school-wide chocolate bar fundraiser will begin Friday, October 11th.
The last day of the first nine-week quarter is Friday, October 11th.
The second nine-week quarter begins Monday, October 14th.
Spirit Night at the Camp Wisdom Chick-Fil-A is Tuesday, October 15th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
All 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take the PSAT Wednesday, October 16th.
National School Lunch Week is October 14 to October 18th. The Child Nutrition Department will be celebrating with students throughout the week with trivia and prizes. Friday, October 18th is Bring Your Parent to Lunch Day. To RSVP for this event, please contact our Child Nutrition Coordinator, Ms. Brown at leann.brown@harmonytx.org.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. Throughout this month, we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage by learning about Hispanic Americans and their contributions to our nation and the world.
Keep up with all our events by clicking on the Activities Calendar.
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Student Council Fundraiser
Math Club
Club Fees
Athletics Information
Walk/ Run Fundraising Event
Child Nutrition and Athletics departments are hosting a 1K donation and 5K walk/run fundraising event on November 16th, 2019. We will be in need of as many volunteers as we can get. Please contact Leann Brown at leann.brown@harmonytx.org or Dawson Smith at dawson.smith@harmonytx.org to sign up as a volunteer or for more information!
The link to the event is: walkruneventhsedallas.weebly.com
Cheerleading Information
Physicals and Athletic Fees
2. Athletic fees are due once students have made the team and attend practices. Athletic fees are $50 per sport plus any uniform fees. You may make your payments at the front office or on the school's website. Athletic fees help pay for equipment, league registration dues, bus rental for far away games, and much more. Please make sure your student's fees are paid up.
Upcoming Volleyball Games
- Middle School Team
- Away game at Universal Academy
- 5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 8th
- Junior Varsity and Varsity
- Away game at Uplift Hampton Preparatory
- 5:30 PM
Home Visits
Harmony School of Excellence is proud to participate in the Home Visit Program! Home Visits build relationships between the school and the home in order to better meet the needs of students. During a Home Visit, teachers will briefly review your child's academic progress, discuss any upcoming school events and extracurricular activities, and answer any questions that you may have regarding your child or the school.
We want to visit as many of our families as possible this year. If you would like to schedule a home visit with your child's teacher or with an administrator, please fill out the Home Visit Request Form.
Student ID Cards
Students, if you are missing an ID card, please see Ms. Tanwar.
If you have not paid for an ID card yet, please see the front office.
Traffic Reminders
Academic Programs Website Quick Links
Check the Academic Programs website regularly for information on
Online Purchasing REV-TRAK
Please see how to set up your online account for your students.
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National School Lunch Program
Bring Your Parents To Lunch Day
As a celebration to National School Lunch week, Friday, October 18th will be Bring Your Parent(s) to Lunch Day! Revolution Foods serves lunches for parents at $4.25 per meal. This meal includes an entree, vegetable, fruit, and milk. Please RSVP at the front office. On the menu for the 18th includes Hot dog (DF), cheesy ravioli (VG), chicken caesar salad, and broccoli with carrots salad. Please contact Ms. Brown at leann.brown@harmonytx.org for any questions.