Harmony School of Excellence Austin
TIGER TALK ISSUE 1
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL SHARIFOV
Dear Harmony School of Excellence-Austin Parents and Community,
Greetings! I am Agil Sharifov, your Principal at Harmony School of Excellence-Austin. On behalf of the staff at Harmony School of Excellence-Austin, I am happy to welcome you to the 2018-19 school year! I have been a part of Harmony Public Schools for 10 years. I served as a teacher and principal at Harmony Schools in DFW area before taking a principal role at Harmony School of Excellence-Austin in 2016. I am also a proud Harmony parent as my two children attend Harmony Austin schools.
I am looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:
1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience
2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers
3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills
4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life
It is my goal for this year to improve the relationships between the staff and parents which will include better communication amongst us. I believe that collaboration fosters ownership of a rich school culture. Supporting our kids to do well at school, and in their lives, is the center of our work. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this community and I work hard to gain your trust and respect as your principal.
I hope to have a wonderful school year for the 2018-2019 and I look forward to working with all of you! Below is contact information for myself and my administration team.
Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Agil Sharifov M.Ed.
The principal of Harmony School of Excellence-Austin
512-693-0000 (105)
Assistant Principals – High School (9th-12th grades)
AP of Academics – Mustafa Tunc
Dean of Students – Christel Sullivan
Christel.sullivan@harmonytx.org
Assistant Principals – Middle School (6th -8th grades)
AP of Academics – Ashley Gorman
Dean of Students – Ruben Ortiz Mutt
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT: ICE CREAM SOCIAL, AUGUST 29th 4:00-6:00 PM
2018-19 Clubs and Organizations Application Open Now!
Dear parents/guardians,
HSE Austin Clubs and organizations applications are now open, Club enrollment is filled on a “first come, first serve” basis. Every club has a limited number of spots and some clubs may fill before others.
All clubs are free of charge. There will be a one-time $10 registration fee per club. All enrollment forms and payments need to be submitted to the front office. You may pay with credit cards or checks and money orders. Cash will not be accepted. In addition, any costs associated with the club will be paid for directly by students or through fundraising.
The Harmony Public Schools will waive club & organization membership fees if the students have received to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program. Student clubs & organizations membership fees will also be waived if the family experiences a very significant loss of income because of severe illness or injury in the family. Fee waivers will be considered only if the person applying for the waiver presents written evidence. Families seeking financial assistance must contact Mr. Ozguven or front office and request paperwork.
Note: The club may have additional fees, please contact the club advisers for more information. For sports or athletics, there will be additional fees for the equipment and others. Please contact Mr. Manzak for more information.
The clubs and organizations application forms also are available at the front office and Engagement & Support office 131.
Sincerely,
Serdar Ozguven
Campus Engagement & Support Coordinator
sozguven@harmonytx.org 521 693 0000 Ext.124
Harmony Explores Catalina Island, California!
Harmony Explores Catalina Island, California!
Who: 6th-12th Harmony Students (w/ priority to seniors)
When: January 27 – February 1, 2019 (6 days/5 nights)
Where: Catalina Island Marine Institute (Channel Islands, CA)
Why: Discover unique island ecology. Lodge in cabins on the beach. Snorkel. Kayak. Hike. Learn in nature. Create memories.
Cost: Estimated $1000+ per student (all-inclusive: flight, bus, lodging, food, science instruction, activities)
**Deposit: $350 (holds your spot), fundraising available with PTO
Contact: Ms. Scott (HSE, Room 120) jscott@harmonytx.org
More information: http://cimioutdoored.org/
GREECE TRIP 2019
Dear all,
We are going to have an international trip to Greece during Spring Break 2019 for 8-12 grade students and parents.
Tentative Dates: March 15 ~ 23, 2019
Price: $2,849 - With Early bird discount $2,749
Application & Nonrefundable Downpayment Deadline: August 31st 2018.
Contact Persons: Campus Engagement & Support Coordinator
Serdar Ozguven (sozguven@harmonytx.org)
Requirements and timelines:
The traveler must fill and sign
- Registration,
- Terms and conditions,
- Participant release and agreement,
- Medical treatment authorization
- Travel insurance waiver and other required forms.
Timelines:
Application Deadline (with $300 Deposit) : 08/31/2018
Ticketing Deadline (with $1250): 09/05/2018
Full Payment deadline (with $2849) : 01/10/2019
Included
- All Airfare and Transportation
- Full-Time Tour Director,
- Accommodation,
- Breakfast and Dinner
Not Included
- Ticket or passes to museums, events, and Lunch
- Applicable extra baggage fees
Please contact Campus Engagement & Support Coordinator for more information.
HOME VISIT SATURDAY DRIVES
Dear Parents,
The Harmony Public Schools Home Visit Program utilizes a schedule and structure that has been developed and proven to break down barriers that often exist between schools and the community, and to provide opportunities for the sharing of goals and expectations. If you would like to schedule a home visit with us, please fill out the information below and put three check marks for your available date and time. And have your child to return to teacher or front office, we will contact you for the exact date and time.
Please see the Home Visit Request form below.
Harmony Public Schools Volunteer Program
A volunteer is a person rendering services for or on behalf of the school on school premises or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property. Anyone who wants to participate as a volunteer must register using the HPS Volunteer application at http://harmonytx.voly.org . and become a fan of HSE Austin!
An approved HPS volunteer may serve in many ways depending on their interests. Reading books, stuffing envelopes, laminating, cutting box tops, relieving receptionists for lunch, working festivals, chaperoning field trips, acting as a mentor, WatchDOGS participant, PTA/PTO member or literacy partner are just a few of the endless opportunities to volunteer in HPS!
College Readiness and Leadership Program
We would like to introduce a newly developed and fundamental program called the Harmony Public Schools’ College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP). Students at Harmony Schools have been participating in various local, statewide, and international competitions for over a decade. They have become some of the largest cumulative recipients of awards in the area of High School STEM comprehension. We enhance our students’ level one more step and prepare them to top universities in the country.
Please see the flyer below for more information and application.
BREAKFAST MENU - AUGUST 2018
LUNCH MENU - AUGUST 2018
Harmony School of Excellence Austin
Email: asharifov@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hseaustin.harmonytx.org/
Location: 2100 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512)-693-0000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hseaustin/
Twitter: @hseaustin