Authored by Jami Wittman jwittman@harmonytx.org

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Can you believe it is DECEMBER? We have a BUSY couple of weeks before our next holiday break!

It is very important to note that the 3rd-5th grade students have very important online testing next week. You will hear it referred to as "Interim" or "DA2" testing. These tests are to gather information about what we need to focus on next semester before your student is required to take the STAAR state assessments. With the exception of the 4th-grade Writing test, the assessments will cover content they HAVE covered AND content they HAVE NOT covered yet. Again, this helps us know how to best support student learning to be sure they have mastered all objectives in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for their grade level before the end of the school year.

It is imperative each student does his or her own work on this test and is encouraged to do their personal best. After the testing window is completed, we will analyze the data, set goals with students, and arrange supportive plans to help them reach their goals. As their parent, YOU will be an important part of their support team to be successful.

Thank you so much for all you do to work with your student and their teachers.

Together, we can make a difference for the kids!

Harmony Public Schools is required to collect and report the socioeconomic status of each student to the Texas Education Agency for purposes of the annual state accountability ratings and for federal reporting. The data collected is also used by educational agencies to determine funding which may be used for various enrichment and additional services. If you have not already received a notice stating that your child qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, please complete the “CONFIDENTIAL Household” form in Skyward. Upon login to Skyward, this form is accessible from the main screen. If you have any questions, please contact the Business Manager for HSI Euless, Araceli Ortiz, araceli.ortiz@harmonytx.org.

Please find the attached instructions on how to complete the form on Skyward. Household Income Form Skyward Instructions

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Apply now for free enrollment to HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION EULESS for the 2021-22 school year!

HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION EULESS is a free, public charter school that is part of a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system. Our campus serves [enter grade levels]. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning, and college readiness.

Harmony is completely tuition-free. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to attend a high-quality public school that fits their individual needs regardless of income.

All children residing in a Harmony geographic boundary who meet registration requirements are eligible to attend. And we have big boundaries – usually consisting of whole cities or even multiple counties – so every child has an opportunity to receive a Harmony education regardless of neighborhood or family income level.

In 2020, all 23 Harmony high school campuses were named among the Best High Schools in America by U.S. News and World Report, 13 named to the Best STEM High Schools in America by Newsweek, and earned two National School of Character recognition from Character.org.

Don't wait -- apply now at harmonytx.org/apply!

Best Regards,

Ms. Jeca S. Williams, MA, Student Recruitment Coordinator

We are accepting new students for the current school year and for the 2021/2022 school year at Harmony School of Innovation- Euless! Below you will find a Student Referral form. If you know of a family that may be interested in joining us here at Harmony, please refer a family to complete an application at harmonytx.org and fill out the form below. For every student that you refer that enrolls in this school year or next year, you will be entered into a DRAWING to receive a free red uniform shirt or a fun-filled drawstring bag! Please return the student referral form to the front office, send it to school with your student, or email it to jeca.williams@harmonytx.org. Thank you!

As you may know, all campuses within our district are focusing on character development and are pursuing the Character.org certification. This is a lengthy process that involves many steps; there are 11 principles and each one has several components. Thus the character committee has decided to break down each principle into actionable, weekly items for campus focus.

Student Council will extend the CANNED FOOD and WINTER-WEAR drive through the month of December. Please share new or clean, gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves and/or donate canned food items for us to replenish much sought after resources at Mission Arlington.

Donations can be brought to the school lobby and labeled by homeroom class any day before the 17th so deliveries can be made before Winter Break. Thank you in advance for helping our neighbors in need.