Wednesday Newsletter
Formerly Wednesday Mail
Happy Wednesday! It's 11/29/17
Harmony Science Academy Garland
Email: mwofford@harmontyx.org
Website: hsagarland.org
Location: 2302 Firewheel Parkway, Garland, TX, United States
Phone: 972-212-4777
Facebook: facebook.com/hsagarland
Twitter: @garlandhsa
Campus Leadership
Administrators:
Todd Evans- Dean of Students: tevans@harmonytx.org
Sofieh Hopovac- Dean of Academics: shopovac@harmonytx.org
Jennifer Kolb- Campus Principal: jhornsby@harmonytx.org
Coordinators:
Kim Chinchilla- Operations Manager: kchinchilla@harmonytx.org
Mandi Wofford- Engagement Coordinator: mwofford@harmonytx.org
Asha Bell- Testing Coordinator: asha.bell@harmonytx.org (on maternity leave)
Kyla McDade- Special Education Coordinator: kmcdade@harmonytx.org
Tamara Yarborough- ESL Coordinator: tyarborough@harmonytx.org
Milada Kazazic- GATE Coordinator & Teacher: mmedinic@harmonytx.orgVEX IQ Challenge Robotics Tournament is on Saturday!
Tournament Schedule
07:00 AM - Doors Open
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM - Practice Field Opens
07:00AM - 08:00AM - Robot Inspections
08:00 AM - Match List Runs
08:00 AM - 08:30AM - Opening Ceremony and Driver Meeting
08:30AM - 01:45 PM - Judging
08:30 AM - 01:30 PM - Robot and Programming Skills (Closed between 12 and 1 for Lunch)
08:30AM - 12:00 PM - Qualification Matches
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Lunch
01:00PM - 1:30 PM - Qualification Matches Continue
01:30 PM - Alliance Announcement
01:45 PM - 03:00PM - Playoffs and Awards
03:30 PM Building Closes
Please be sure to sign-up on Voly if you're interested in volunteering. Only a quick few clicks and you'll be on your way to supporting our STEM students as they participate an amazing learning experience. Simply click the appropriate link below.
12/1 VEX Robotics Tournament Preparation and Setup Sign-up
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE: Enrollment Information for 2018-2019
Re-Enrollment forms were passed out to your student on Tuesday.
These are extremely important forms. This is what secures your student's spot here at HSA Garland for next school year.
You must attach an updated proof of residency along with your Re-Enrollment Forms. Otherwise your form will not be accepted.
All students who return their forms prior to December 20th will receive a free dress pass that must be used within the first two weeks that we are back from the holiday break.
Another incentive is that the first class in each grade level that gets all of their forms returned will receive a popcorn party!
We are excited to see you next year!
Our LOST AND FOUND is overflowing with items. Please check it. We will donate all items on 12/1.
VOLY SIGN-UP
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR VOLY
Who needs to sign-up?
Campus volunteersField trip chaperones
Event volunteers
HS students earning service hours
All volunteers on campus are required to sign-up via Voly. Follow the link above to fill out the Voly application and give consent for the background check. After that, search "Garland" in the schools tab to find opportunities available. Sign up for the opportunity that best fits your schedule and needs.
Upcoming Events:
12/1: 4th Grade Field Trip- Moody Performance Hall
12/1: VEX Rotobics Tournament Set-up
12/2: VEX Robotics Tournament
12/5: 2nd Grade Field Trip- Dallas Arboretum
12/5: NEHS Dinner
12/7: 6th Grade Field Trip- Perot Museum
12/11-12/19: District Assessment for Quarter 2 window
12/11-12/13: Mock STAAR testing (campus closed to visitors)
12/14: Holidays Around the World (Passport Night)
12/21: Winter Parties and Early Release
Jackets must have the hood tucked in at all times. Students who repeatedly violate this campus policy may have their jacket confiscated. Parents will be called to come pick it up.
Reminders
Friday Blue Jeans and Spirit Shirts: On Friday, students may wear blue jeans and spirit shirts to school. We are getting the order form ready for the sale of our 2017-2018 spirit shirts. Students may wear a previous year’s spirit shirt or their uniform shirt with jeans until the order goes out.
Medication: If you would like your student to take medication at school please make sure to fill out the form and turn it into the front office, so medication can be distributed. You can find the form in the front office.
Uniform Reminders:
Shirts: We have plenty of uniform shirts available for purchase at the front office. Students must be in a Harmony uniform shirt. Plain red shirts are no longer acceptable.
Pants 4th-6th: Pants must have belt loops and be worn with a belt. Pants with elastic waist bands are a dress code violation. Joggers, leggings, and tights are also not acceptable per the student handbook.
Dress Code Violations: Students will be issued dress code violations during their homeroom classes in the morning for being out of dress code. A form detailing the specific infraction will be sent home. Please sign and return this form if you receive one. Consistent dress code violations can incur disciplinary action.