The Howler
Harrington Elementary - Summer Edition 2017
WELCOME BACK!
"Fast Pass" Pick Up
Monday, August 14th - OR - Tuesday, August 15th, 7-9 AM & 4:30-6:30PM
What is a Paw Pass??
A Paw Pass or “Fast Pass” ticket allows you to skip the student records line in the cafeteria on the night of the Harrington Hello. You can stop by and pick up a Paw Pass on the above dates at Harrington in the lobby after you have updated your PISD student information online: https://parentviewer.pisd.edu/Login.aspx.
Your PISD student information MUST be filled out by August 13th to be able to pick up your Fast Pass!
Harrington Hello & Meet the Teacher
Thursday, August 17th, 2017 4:30PM – 6PM
Please be advise that the staff will depart at 6pm, so please arrive no later than 5:30 PM to allow time to visit with your child’s teacher.
Enter through the doors facing Country Place. Stop by the Cafeteria to pick up Spirit Wear Pre-orders and check out our PTA programs. Remember to have your Fast Pass ready for entrance into Grade Level areas. Class rosters will be posted in each grade level hallway.
PISD Parent Portal
PISD forms MUST be filled out before you receive your child’s teacher assignment at the Hello.
https://parentportal.pisd.edu/Login.aspx
- If you have a registered new student, please contact the Harrington Office at 469-752-1500 to receive your child’s Student ID.
- Please have this complete by August 13th so you can get your "Fast Pass". If not completed before the Hello, there will be computers in the cafeteria for you to do it there.
Curriculum Night
August 24th 2017 from 6PM - 7PM
This is an informative meeting for parents only. Please try to make child care arrangements. There will be two 30 minutes sessions available, so if you have multiple children at Harrington you will be able to attend both sessions.
Session 1 - 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Session 2 - 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Husky Pup Play Date
The Last Husky Pup Play Date is August 12th at 9:30 AM.
For incoming Kindergartners and their family. We will meet at the School Playground.
First Day of School
August 21st at 7:45 AM
Be prepared for traffic. We recommend arriving no later than 7:30 AM. Tardy after 7:45 AM.
Any parent new to Harrington is encouraged to attend a short meet & greet time in the library from 8-8:30.
School Supplies
For getting your school supply list please click here: School Supply Lists.
Hint: You need exactly what is on these lists; ex. A kitty notebook can NOT be substituted for a Blue Spiral. The teacher will send it home and request the correct item.
Join Harrington PTA!
Being a part of the Harrington PTA can be very rewarding! You’re involved, you’re making a difference, and you’re supporting your child’s school!
PISD Volunteer Application
Renew Your Volunteer Status!
The volunteer application must be done every year if you want to help on Field Trips, Class Parties, Field Day and much more! Please visit: https://oea.pisd.edu/volunteer/EntryPointHomeAction.do
PayPams
pisd.edu/parents/paypams/index.shtml
The District offers an online payment system for School Lunches, Fare Busing, Early Childhood Tuition, Adventure Camp, and Off-Campus PE payments. PayPAMS is the preferred method of payment by parents.
PASAR
Harrington PTA
Website: harringtonpta.net
Location: 1540 Baffin Bay Drive, Plano, TX
Phone: (469) 752-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarringtonPTA
Twitter: @harrington_pta