Harmony Nature Weekly Mail
April 25th, 2018 Volume 29
Harmony School of Nature
Email: hsnature@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsnature.harmonytx.org/
Location: 8120 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 296 1000
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Upcoming events
STAAR and AP testing
On May 7th thru May 9th - high school students will take the remainder of their EOC exams. 3rd thru 8th grade students will take the rest of their STAAR tests on May 14th thru May 17th.
We are confident that our students are ready. Students and teachers alike have been working rigorously since the beginning of the school year to master the skills needed to be successful on the STAAR tests. In addition, a number of 9th thru 12th grade students will be taking their AP exams from May 7th thru May 18th. The dates and times of these exams cannot be altered, and students cannot make up an exam if it is missed. The tests that will be administered in May are on the following dates. Please be advised that no visitors are allowed during testing periods. Also, by state law, students will not be allowed to have any electronic devices in the testing areas.
For more information on what you can expect, read below.
**URGENT** Order Yearbook Now Before Friday April 27!
For the FIRST TIME at Harmony School of Nature, YOU MUST ORDER YOUR OWN
YEARBOOK online directly with the company (www.treering.com/validate).
TO ORDER:
Enter our school’s passcode: 1015066330923244
Remember, when they arrive, and if you suddenly decide you really want one, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ORDER THEM. The company is only printing enough copies based on orders received by April 27.
The flyers below also advertises how you can create two OPTIONAL PERSONAL PAGES for yourself or your child if you wish.
ESL LEP Parents Presentation
Harmony Job Fair April 28
We Want You at our Harmony Job Fair 2018!
Our Job Fair will be on Saturday April 28th, 9 AM - 12 PM.
If you are unable to attend, online applications can be submited through our HR Job Portal or TEAMS Job Portal.
**Texas Teacher Certifications or Highly Qualified status required for teaching positions.
Middle School Summer Leadership STEM Camp
Summer Leadership STEM Camp will be hosted by Jolt Camp All Saints.
COST: $300
Highlights:
- The Ins & Outs of Trees - Fossil Hunts
- Science -Soil Investigation -Archery
- Waders in the Wetlands -Boating -Camp Fire -Science of Survival - Weather Watch
- Leadership Talks
Dates
Girls: May 26, 2018 - May 30, 2018
Boys: May 30, 2018 - June 3, 2018
*Current 6th and 7th Grades are eligible to participate
High School Summer Leadership STEM Camp
The program will include: Computer Science, Engineering , PRE-MED and Leadership with a Six Flags fun day to finish.
Dates
Girls : May 26, 2018 - May 30, 2018
Application Due: May 1st
Boys: May 30, 2018 - June 3, 2018
Application Due: May 7th
Camp Fee: $350
Early Bird Discount Fee: $325
*Age of Participants 8th - 12th Grades are eligible to participate
Athetics Banquet
Coaches, Student Athletes and Parents!
Please join us for our 2nd annual athletic fundraiser banquet on Friday, May 18th from 5 to 8 PM. We will be celebrating our 2017-2018 high school athletes. Students will be receiving awards along with other special presentations. We have a fun night planned and hope to see all athletes, coaches, and parents of athletes!
Tickets are $15 per person.
Each athlete may be accompanied by 2 guest also for $15 each.
Please rsvp using the E-vite invitation sent out and make payments no later than Friday April 20, 2018 to Coach Guidry.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Guidry.
Green Week April 23 - 27
April 23 : Black Out Day
Students and staff will turn off the lights in a conscious effort to reduce the use of electricity.
April 24 : Green-Dress
Students will be able to wear green clothing to school.
April 25 : Green Lessons
Between 1:50 and 3:00 PM, participating NHS members will go into K-5 classrooms and present a brief video [K-2nd, 3rd-5th] about the importance of environmental protection followed by an interactive mini-lesson.
April 26 : Lean, Green Cleaning Machine
Students will be encouraged to pick up trash in and around the school.
April 27 : Plant A Seed
After school, participating NHS members will distribute small seed packets and encourage students to plant them in their own backyard.
For questions, please contact: Monica Pham, NHS President, at monicapham27@gmail.com
or Mr. White at jwhite@harmonytx.org
School Beautification Project
Texas Rangers Spirit Nights
Go to http://RangersNight.com and enter "Other" as the school district and "HSNA" along with the team ("For example: "HSNA Baseball") in the Group/Organization box on checkout.
YOU get a discount, and YOUR TEAM gets $5 per ticket sold!!! WIN-WIN!!
Soccer Season has started!
Tennis Club Next Year!
Please email interest request to cameal.harris@harmonytx.org. Interest meeting date will be send out to parents.
Kindness Month
Forms and notices have gone home with your student last week.
Help Us Make Blessing Bags!
Students are collecting items for homeless teens and women to make blessing bags to be donated to the women and teen shelters in Dallas.
Items requested: make-up, toiletries, tampons, clothes, ALL hygiene products.
Please turn in all items to Ms. Harris, Room 309.
For any questions, please email Ms. Harris at cameal.harris@harmonytx.org.
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Harmony Photo Album
Please click on the link below to view all photo albums on our Facebook Page
[April 24] High School Soccer Game
Soccer Games
Mr. Dominguez's middle school boys and girls team both won 4-0!
Mr. and Mrs. McComas's undefeated high school boys soccer team played their third game and won 3-1!
Congratulations to ALL!!!
Students of the Month: Lunch with the Principal
STAAR Pep Rally
Track District Meet
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Lunch Menu
Meal Account Balance
Nutritious meals are available daily for a price of $1.70 for breakfast, $3.00 for lunch, and $0.50 for a la carte milk. Each student is provided a lunch account on to which money may be deposited. Households are encouraged to set up an account in School Cafe (www.schoolcafe.com) to view meal balances, make a payment, set low balance alerts, and schedule automatic payments. Payments may also be made in the school office.
Should a student’s meal account balance fall below $0, he /she will be allowed to charge up to -10 $ DISTRICT LIMIT. Once the negative meal account balance limit is reached, the student will receive an alternate meal. Alternate meals consist of cereal, fruit, and milk for breakfast; and for lunch, a sandwich, vegetable, and milk. If a student is later approved for free meals, he/she will begin receiving meals immediately. However, the household is still responsible for paying the negative account balance.
I Scream for Ice Cream!
Parent Connect
Check the Academic Programs website regularly for information on
Dress Code REMINDER
Dress Code regarding outerwear in Student Handbook (please refer to page 17):
• No outerwear, such as windbreakers, jean jackets, or ski jackets, may be worn inside the classroom. Such items must be stored in the student’s locker.
• “Hoodies” may not be worn inside the school building.
What can be worn:
• School cardigan sweaters (with or without buttons/zipper) in solid red, white, black, navy blue or grey.
• Solid-colored, long-sleeve shirt under their uniform top in red, black or navy blue.
• Other items that are worn to school will need to be left in the locker before going to the classroom.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter and please do not hesitate to reach us on Let's Talk or email Mrs. Tanwar (ttanwar@harmonytx.org) or Mrs. Wynn (swynn@harmonytx.org) with any questions or concerns.