Hawk Talk
December 16, 2022 - Issue 17
WHAT IS IN THIS ISSUE?
- Happy Holidays!
- Winter Concert Feedback
- Winter Wonderland
- A Message from Area Superintendent Dr. Altindag
- Perfect Attendance
- STEM Newsletter
- School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
- Share Your Good News!
- December Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Dear Families,
During this time off from school December 19th-January 3rd for Winter break, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who has helped keep our students safe, healthy, connected and learning. We thank:
● Our students and families who are persevering through hard times.
● Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming place where students can learn.
● Our administrators who have pulled double duty and filled in for their colleagues.
● Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.
May these days off be restful and healing.
● We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 4th, 2023.
● If traveling out of the country, please check the travel advisories for re-entry criteria.
● As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.
Thank you for partnering with us to help your child learn, thrive and succeed.
Elementary School Winter Concert
Thank you for joining the winter concert on Tuesday. All performances were great, and it was an incredible show! Special thanks to Mr. Chappell for spending so many hours preparing the kids; it demonstrated in their performances.
We would like to hear your opinions about the concert. Please fill out the survey below to give feedback.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland PTO fundraiser event was wonderful! Students enjoyed story time and a short movie and got a chance to shop to buy gifts.
Thank you to all volunteer parents and students for making this holiday season special.
A Message from Area Superintendent Dr. Altindag
Flash Fiction Contest Winners
Flash fiction is a genre of fiction defined as a concise story consisting of 300-500 words. It was open to all middle and high school students. Four winners are chosen from middle school and four from high school—many Thanks to Mr. Castillo for organizing such a great contest and Ms. Houck and Mr. Fullen for their support.
Congratulations to Flash Fiction Contest Winners
Middle School:
1st place- Nadia Sennet
2nd place- Presley Lawson
3rd place- Izzy Jimenez
4th place- Alexis Aghboola
High School:
1st place- Arvin Sheykhnazari
2nd place- Aylin Arslan
3rd place- Melanie Perez
4th place- Humairah Kazi
Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to all students for having perfect attendance in the first semester. All names attended a raffle and won gifts. Thank you to all parents who bring their students to school daily and on time.
STEM Newsletter
School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Dear Harmony Parents,
1- School front entrance (620 Rd) is for staff only from 7 am to 8 am
2- All students must be dropped off from their car, parents should not park to walk their children
3- School drop-off starts at 7 am, be early to school and avoid school traffic!!!
4- ZONE 1 drop-off is for PK and Kinder, ZONE 1 continues for elementary afternoon pick-up.
5- ZONE 2 drop-off for grades 1st and up, ZONE 2 afternoon pick is for secondary students and their siblings.
Student Drop Off Map
- Safety is first, and all students must only drop off and pick up at the designated areas.
- Respect all stakeholders.
- Do not try to turn left on the Lake Creek Pkwy during the drop-off and dismissal.
- Your cooperation in this regard is highly appreciated.
Parents, please pick up and drop off your kids on time. Being late has a negative impact on the school's operation.
Student Pick Up Map
Share Your Good News!
December Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Harmony School of Endeavor Leadership Team
Please send an email request for an appointment first before coming to campus. We appreciate your understanding.
Campus Leadership Team
Toraman Yayla, Principal tyayla@harmonytx.org
Ruben Mutt Ortiz, Dean of Student Culture (PK-12) rortiz@harmonytx.org
Andreas Frangeskou, Dean of Academics (PK-5) afrangesko@harmonytx.org
Ayse Tunc, Dean of Academics (6-12) atunc@harmonytx.org
Mahmut Unver, Dean of College and Career munver@harmonytx.org
Joseph Kat, High School Counselor skat@harmonytx.org
Heather Olivo, Campus Seminar Advisor, holivo@harmonytx.org
Jenny Welch, Behavioral Counselor vwelch@harmonytx.org
Sonia Martinez, Student Recruitment Coordinator smartinez@harmonytx.org
Robert Garza, Testing/Federal Programs/Instructional Materials Coordinator rogarza@harmonytx.org
Mualla Ozguven, Student Success and Engagement Coordinator, mozguven@harmonytx.org
Juanita Araujo, SPED/504 Coordinator jaraujo@harmonytx.org
Paige Rivera, ESL Coordinator Paige.Rivera@harmonytx.org
Merve Gokgol, GT&STEAM Coordinator mgokgol@harmonytx.org
Candice George, Business Operations Manager cgeorge@harmonytx.org
Joana Calzadillas, Attendance Specialist mcalzadillas@harmonytx.org
Matthew Rivera, Child Nutrition Assistant matthew.rivera@harmonytx.org
Amanda Robles, Campus Secretary, amanda.robles@harmonytx.org
Brittany Bayne, School Medical Assistant bbayne@harmonytx.org