Wednesday Newsletter
January 23, 2019
Campus Leadership
Administrators:
Jennifer Kolb- Campus Principal: jkolb@harmonytx.org
Sofieh Hopovac- Dean of Academics: shopovac@harmonytx.org
Timothy Clark- Dean of Students: tclark@harmonytx.org
Coordinators:
Heather Gregory- Engagement Coordinator: hgregory@harmonytx.org
Asha Bell- Testing Coordinator: asha.bell@harmonytx.org
Kyla McDade- Special Education Coordinator: kmcdade@harmonytx.org
Tamara Yarborough- ESL Coordinator: tyarborough@harmonytx.org
Milada Kazazic- GATE Coordinator & Teacher: mmedinic@harmonytx.orgOffice:
Kim Chinchilla- Operations Manager: kchinchilla@harmonytx.org
Paula Gonzalez - Attendance Clerk: pgonzalez@harmonytx.org
Email: hgregory@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsagarland.harmonytx.org
Location: 2302 Firewheel Parkway, Garland, TX, USA
Phone: 972-212-4777
Facebook: facebook.com/hsagarland
Twitter: @HSA_GARLAND
Parents and Guardians:
We need your help to service you better, please take our 2018-2019 Parent Survey. Simple and sweet, just click the link!
Parents! This year’s main fundraiser is the Harmony Fun Run! It’s a two-week program that kicks off with a Pep Rally on 2-4-19. Families will then gather pledges for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps), and we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run on Feb. 14th. With our big goal of raising $5,000 for the school’s activity fund, we asked the Fun Run experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun Run and make it easier, more profitable, and more fun.
Students will also experience an amazing character theme, MINDSPARK MYSTERY LAB! Boosterthon’s most exciting theme yet combines S.T.E.A.M skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with character-building. While they're teaming up with the MindSpark Kids to solve mysteries, our students will learn five 21st-century character traits that will help strengthen themselves and our world.
So please help our school by reaching out to sponsors. Also, all families are invited to come out and cheer on your student at the Fun Run! Thank you for your support!
This video explains how our #Boosterthon fundraiser works. https://vimeo.com/177157581
MAP TESTING
From January 22-February 1, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a computer or tablet. We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year).
MAP Growth tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This results in a detailed picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.
Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.
Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth, which you can review with your child’s teacher for more insight.
Upcoming Events for January and February
Jan. 22- Feb. 1 - MAP Testing
Jan. 25 - Deadline for Re-enrollment
Jan. 31 - 100th Day of School (see dress for the week below)
Feb. 2 - VEX IQ Robotics Tournament
Feb 4 - Fun Run Kick Off - Pep Rally
Feb. 7 - PTO Meeting
Feb. 12 - Spring Creek Barbeque Spirit Night
Feb. 14 - Fun Run Day
Feb. 14 - Friendship Day Class Parties
Feb. 18 - No School
Feb. 21 - Chick fila Spirit Night 5-8
FEb. 23 - Science Fair (4th-6th grade) - see flyer below
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
- Register today https://harmony.voly.org and check out the many available opportunities.
- We are needing volunteers for: lunch room duty, morning traffic duty, gardening club, robotics club, computer lab helpers, Book Fair workers, Friday concession workers
- email hgregory@harmonytx.org with questions
HSA PTO - BECOME A MEMBER TODAY...
- The next PTO meeting will be Thurs. Feb.7.
- PTO meetings will be the first Thursday of every month.
- Like PTO on Facebook @harmonygarlandpto to get more up to date information.
Dress Code Reminders
1. Uniform shirts should be worn at all times. They must be tucked in. A long sleeve shirt that is plain black, blue, red, or white may be worn as an under shirt.
2. Navy blue, black , or khaki pants NO JOGGERS
3. Neutral colored belt (black, brown, navy, tan)
4. Shoes: sneakers or dark colored lace up shoes or loafers NO BOOTS
5. Harmony fleece jackets ( can be ordered in the front office until Oct. 19) or plain colored cardigans (white, navy, or red) ONLY can be worn in the classroom
**LIGHT JACKETS MAY BE WORN UNTIL THE FLEECE JACKETS COME IN - NO HOODS AND THEY MUST ZIP OR BUTTON IN THE FRONT
6. Spirit dress on Friday ONLY(jeans can only be worn with a spirit shirt OR college t-shirt).
Traffic Reminders and Updates
- Parents this is a friendly reminder to follow the traffic pattern and complete the circle around the high school. We understand that the lines are long but this is for the safety of all our students. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
- If you are interested in volunteering for drop off or pick up duty, please email hgregory@harmonytx.org.
Drop-Off
- The doors do not open until 7:20 am. (please be aware that students are not being monitored if you drop them off before this time)
Dismissal
- At 4:15 students are moved to the front for late dismissal; please drive around to the front to pick them up.
- STARTING MONDAY OCT. 1ST STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP BY 5 PM WILL BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR TO WAIT UNDER THE AWNING.
- If you need to make arrangements for your child to stay later, Zenith Learning After School Program is available. Call 713-988-9600 or go to www.zenithlearning.org to register your child.
Parents: PLEASE TAKE A LOOK
- Our lost and found is overflowing. Please stop by the school or have your student check for any missing items.
- Some of the items include: lunch bags, water bottles, jackets, and instruments.
- THESE ITEMS WILL BE DONATED AT THE END OF THE MONTH IF THEY ARE NOT CLAIMED.
LUNCH NEWS
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items if their account has a $0 or negative balance. If they are purchasing a milk, we will allow them one charge as a courtesy. The Lunch Clerk will inform the student and parent that there must be funds in the meal account for a la carte purchases. The next attempt to purchase a la carte items will be denied until the account shows a positive balance.
The district charge limit applies to reimbursable meals only and not a la carte purchases.
SKYWARD
- link for Skyward How To Guide for Progress Report Access
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANNYDeJ2I0&feature=youtu.be
- link for Skyward Account Alert Settings
BIRTHDAY CELBRATIONS
Page 11 Section M in the Student Handbook
- Parents, guardians and/or designee may bring in any food product that is store or restaurant bought (prepackaged or in a sealed container). Food cannot be “home-made”.
- The principal or other school designee shall have discretion on when to allow the consumption of the food products within the school day.
- Teachers are required to notify all parents prior to the approved celebration date in case of dietary restrictions.
- The food products cannot be consumed or provided to students before meal periods, during meal periods, or in areas where reimbursable meals are served and/or consumed.
-Parents, guardians or designee must notify the school administration in writing 5 school days in advance if they would like to bring in any food product for their child’s birthday celebration.