Harris Weekly Update
JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 29
HYBRID LEARNING RESUMES
Please refer to the January Hybrid calendar below for your child's scheduled day to attend school.
Please read these Frequently Asked Questions for key information, Should you have any other questions not addressed in the FAQ, please reach out to your school directly.
Reporting Attendance During Hybrid
While we are in Hybrid Learning, it is important to log-into Buzz on the days your child isn’t on campus to report their attendance; otherwise, parents will receive an email and/or phone call from their school’s attendance specialist to verify if they have been working on any school-related work that day.
It's More Than An Application!!
This year, Gilbert Public Schools received an additional 5.9 million dollars in Federal funds based on income guidelines directly related to student free & reduced lunch eligibility. Taking the time to complete a GPS Free & Reduced Lunch Application means we can continue providing additional academic support and services for students (even if your child decides not to participate in the lunch program). Thank you for taking the time to complete an online application and to help ensure our school receives its fair share of Federal funds. Click here to watch a short video to learn just how important these funds are to our schools and all of our students.
THIS WEEK AT HARRIS
MON 1/25
Hybrid Learning M-Z
PTSO Meeting @ 4:00 (Front Office)
TUES 1/26
Hybrid Learning A-L
GPS Governing Board Mtg. @ 6:00 PM
Click the link below to watch it live
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqX4Za-5XD2Aq1kTKRt9tA
WEDS 1/27
Hybrid Learning M-Z
1 Hr. Early Release Day @ 1:55 PM
THURS 1/28
Hybrid Learning A-L
FRI 1/29
Hybrid Learning M-Z
MARK YOUR CALENDAR EVENTS!
WEDS 2/3
HALF-DAY, Students Released @ 11:55 AM
Families living within the Harris Elementary boundaries with 3-5 year olds, who meet the role model requirements, may qualify for up to a 50% tuition supplement for Amanecer Preschool at a Title I campus.
You may email your address to nancy.parker@gilbertschools.net for verification of supplement qualification. Adjustments will be made during registration approval.
Parents can register for the Amanecer Preschool Program at Harris
Elementary, choosing three or four days per week. This play-based program is aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, with a focus on critical thinking skills and social/emotional development. Thematic units are explored by students using a variety of learning styles and modalities, which in turn, ignites curiosity and encourages sustained attention! Program is supplemented using Handwriting without Tears and Creative Curriculum intentional learning materials. Typically developing peers and those with developmental delays work together and grow in one inclusive environment.
For the link to the registration page go to: www.gilbertschools.net/amanecer
More information:
Taught by highly qualified certified teacher, one paraprofessional
Child must be toilet trained and be an English language role model
Child must be three by August 31st, 2020 and turn 3 before attending class.
Class Times: 8:00-10:30 or 11:15-1:45
Title I will pay $110 per month towards tuition for qualifying Amanecer students.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
$220.00 per month, $50.00 registration fee
(with supplement $110 per month / $25 registration fee)
*Add 4th day – Friday - for an additional $40.00 per month ($260.00)(with supplement $150 per month / $25 registration fee)
Space is limited
What Does It Mean To Be A Title I School?
Title I is the largest federal aid program for public schools. Schools can be designated as “Title I” if certain criteria are met. Title I is the federal government’s commitment to closing the achievement gap between low-income and moderate to high income students. These funds are used to help all students meet academic standards. Click the links below to learn more!
HOME OF THE HAWKS!
Email: harrisinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/harris
Location: 1820 South Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-545-7060
Twitter: @hawks_harris