Harmony Nature Weekly Mail
October 4th, 2017 Volume VI
Harmony School of Nature
Email: hsnature@harmonytx.org
Website: hsnature.org
Location: 8120 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 296 1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsanature/
Twitter: @HSNatureDallas
No Classes October 6th and October 9th
Enjoy your long weekend with your loved ones!
Upcoming Events
PTO Meeting and Pot Luck
For more information on any PTO sponsored events or fundraisers, please contact us at HSNaturePTO@gmail.com
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017, 06:30 PM
Harmony School of Nature & Athletics, West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Look Out! Progress Report Cards for 6th-12th Grades To Be Distributed
Progress Reports distribution has been rescheduled for this week due to technical difficulties. Please log on to your child's database in Skyward to see current grades.
Attention Harmony Family: Updated Drop Off and Pick-Up Policy
Please review the updated drop off and pick up procedures for Harmony School of Nature!
During DROP OFF
Students can be dropped off at two locations in the morning: the cafeteria doors by the playground, and the cafeteria doors at the other end of the school. Students cannot enter the school through the front doors; they will be redirected outside to the cafeterias instead. Students can enter the school through one of the cafeterias until 8:05 am. After 8:05, students must enter the school through the front door instead.
In order to keep traffic slowing smoothly in the morning, please follow the following procedures: elementary students and their siblings should enter the campus using the primary entrance. All other middle and high school students should use the designated ramp and circle the school. Their drop off point is at the other cafeteria. Parents will not be able to cut across from the middle/high school ramp to the elementary drop off spot.
School begins promptly at 7:55. Students arriving after 7:55 will be counted tardy. Please make arrangements accordingly.
During DISMISSAL
Elementary and middle school dismiss at 3 pm. Parents wanting to pick up their students early must arrive in the front office prior to 2:40 pm. High school students dismiss at 3:20 pm. They can be picked up early until 3 pm.
Elementary and middle school students will be dismissed from the back doors, NOT the cafeteria at 3:00 pm. Middle and high school siblings will go to their elementary siblings' classes and pick them up to go outside. Please remember that the outside lane is for passing only. Students cannot be picked up using the outside lane. All middle and high school students are required to remain in the back of the school until 3:45 pm.
Thank you so much for helping us make our drop off and pick up procedures so much better! We appreciate all you do!
Student Clubs and Activities
Cardigans in search of New Home
Microwave Policy
A Note from the Health Aide
Good day Parents/Guardians,
The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please read the attached document for important guidelines.
Thank you for your time and stay healthy!
Sincerely,
Harmony School of Nature Health Aide
Consent to Release Meal Eligibility Form 2017-2018
If you qualify for free or reduce-price meals you may be eligible for reduced fees to participate in other school programs. Submitting/not submitting this form will not affect your child’s eligibility for free or reduce price meals. Submitting this form does not guarantee your eligibility for any programs. Please submit the form by Friday, October 13th. You may revoke consent at any time by contacting the school Lunch Clerk.
Zenith Learning Now Accepting Applications
PTO CORNER
Boxtops Collection & Prizes
Love Pizza? We have a deal for you!
Fall Fest is coming! Set your calendar for Nov. 10th
Next PTO Meeting and Pot Luck
For more information on any PTO sponsored events or fundraisers, please contact us at HSNaturePTO@gmail.com
October's Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Important Documents
Student Lunch Account Information
Harmony strives each day to provide a safe, caring and collaborative atmosphere for our students. Upon enrollment in Harmony Public Schools, each student is provided a lunch account onto which money may be deposited for breakfast, lunch, or a la carte milk. Click here for information on how to add money to your student's lunch account.
Introducing Skyward
We are very pleased to announce that we will be using a new and innovative information system named Skyward. Skyward’s Family Access will assist with maintaining open lines of communication between the school and home.
Students and parents can login to view attendance, grades, schedules and calendars. Click here for more information on Skyward in English and Spanish.
myON Digital Library
We need you!
Can you help? Community members and parents are encouraged to volunteer. Every day, volunteers fulfill essential needs especially in the administrative, support and fundraising areas so that HPS's teaching staff can focus all its energy on its young students. Volunteers may be utilized in the classrooms, assisting in the office, or at community fundraising events. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at harmony.voly.org
Attendance Policy
It is our goal to keep an accurate record of your student’s attendance as required by the State of Texas. In order to do this, we need your support and cooperation. We want to inform you of our new “Absence” policy. Attached are the links in both English and Spanish. You may also find additional attendance information in the Student Handbook on pages 12-13.