Harmony School of Excellence Austin
TIGER TALK ISSUE XIV, November 13, 2018
HARMONY GIVING DAY NOVEMBER 27th.
Dear all,
At Harmony, we are a family and we want to empower our Harmony alumni who are working hard to reach their college and career dreams.
The Harmony College Fund (HCF) was founded to support college-bound Harmony alumni through scholarships, mentoring, internships and other support services. Roughly two-thirds of our students come from economically disadvantaged homes or neighborhoods, and without these funds, many of our HCF recipients would not be financially able to complete their college and career success journeys.
During the first Harmony Day of Giving in 2017, our generous donors helped Harmony raise $40,000, which was dispersed to 44 college students attending universities across Texas.
And remember that one day, your child will also benefit from many meaningful services and opportunities provided. Your donations can be made online at alumni.harmonytx.org on November 27th or you can write a donation check payable to “Harmony Public Schools – Harmony College Fund”. You can leave it at your child’s campus to district college and career coordinator attention or mailed to HPS central office to the attention of Berkan Kaya at College and Career Success Office.
All your contributions are tax-deductible. HPS Tax ID # is 76-0615245
Sincerely,
Berkan Kaya
Director of College and Career Success
Harmony Public Schools
HPS Central Office Address: 9321 West Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston, TX 77099
Phone: 713-343-3333 Ext: 2064 | Email:bkaya@harmonytx.org
Chocolate Fundraising Going On Now!
What’s Going On?
We are requesting everyone’s help selling World’s Finest Chocolate, PLEASE.
This fundraiser will benefit all of our students and school.
We earn 50% profit and the profit we earn will be used for
Student activities and other student programs!
How Does It Work?
It really is an easy fundraiser! Students/Parents get a box of chocolate to sell.
We have boxes with a variety of $1.00 bars and boxes with a variety of $2.00 chocolate items to choose from.
Sell the chocolate, turn in your $60.00 and get another box.
Our fundraiser starts 10/26/18 and ends 11/26/18. Make checks payable to: HSE Austin
WE CANNOT TAKE BACK ANY CHOCOLATE. You must return $60 for each box that you check out.
To Make It Fun, We Have Prizes!
Prizes add up. The more you sell the more prizes you earn.
Level A, Sell 1 Box You Get: Light-Up Flashing Teeth (looks like a party going on in your mouth)
Level B, Sell 2 Boxes You Also Get: a Magical Swirly Loop (lots of fun to run up and down your arms)
Level C, Sell 3 Boxes You Also Get: a Light-Up Flashing Drinking Glass (it’s party time at every meal)
Level D, Sell 4 or 5 Boxes You Also Get: a Mega Light-Up Projection Sword (it will turn your room into a party place)
Level E, Sell 6 or 7 Boxes You Also Get: a very cool Inflatable Couch (your own personal couch, fun to use inside or outside)
Level F, Sell 8 or 9 Boxes You Also Get: a pair of Light-Up Flashing Gloves (really fun at night)
Level G, Sell 10 to 12 Boxes You Also Get: a Flashing Party Light (caution, there’s a party going on here)
Level H, Sell 13 or More You Also Get: your choice of a $25 Walmart Gift Card or a 5-pound WFC Bar (you can choose)
The top seller also gets a Blackmore Portable Karaoke/Speaker with Lights
In Addition!
The Grand Prize Drawing: You also get your name in the drawing 1 time for every box of chocolate that you sell.
The more you sell the more chances you have in the drawing! At the end of the fundraiser, we will draw 1 name.
The winner gets to choose a Dell, 11.6” Screen Laptop or a 39” HDTV
A student in HSEA will win this drawing!
TSI TESTING
Thank you.
Rahime Tunc College Counselor
The TSI Assessment is a program designed to help colleges determine if a student is ready for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Harmony schools are TSI centers and administer the test a few times each year. There is no grade level expectation for the TSI test. Students who get a college readiness score as shown in the table below may enroll in dual credit courses at any grade in high school to receive college credits.
Table 3: Expected TSI scores to be a “College Track” student:
Math: 350
Critical Reading: 351
Writing: 340- 390 and 4 on essay OR 310 - 339 and level 4-6 on ABE Diagnostic and 5 on the essay
HSE Austin College Application & Acceptance Update:
Here is HSE-Austin percentage of seniors;
94 %: Applied to at least 1 college
51 %: Accepted to at least 1 college
Mr. Ozguven: College Readiness Teacher
Mrs. Tunc: College Counselor
Thanks!
Spinal Screening
Our school will do spinal screenings on November 12 through November 16 for 12 years old girls. State law says that schools must screen students for spinal problems in 6th and 9th grade if the child was not screened in 5th or 8th grade. Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child's back while he or she stands and bends forward.
The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups. If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the school or you may contact at folaojo@harmonytx.org.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Email: asharifov@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hseaustin.harmonytx.org/
Location: 2100 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512)-693-0000
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