Wednesday Newsletter
December 12, 2018
Campus Leadership
Administrators:
Jennifer Kolb- Campus Principal: jkolb@harmonytx.org
Sofieh Hopovac- Dean of Academics: shopovac@harmonytx.org
Timothy Clark- Dean of Students: tclark@harmonytx.org
Coordinators:
Heather Gregory- Engagement Coordinator: hgregory@harmonytx.org
Asha Bell- Testing Coordinator: asha.bell@harmonytx.org
Kyla McDade- Special Education Coordinator: kmcdade@harmonytx.org
Tamara Yarborough- ESL Coordinator: tyarborough@harmonytx.org
Milada Kazazic- GATE Coordinator & Teacher: mmedinic@harmonytx.orgOffice:
Kim Chinchilla- Operations Manager: kchinchilla@harmonytx.org
Paula Gonzalez - Attendance Clerk: pgonzalez@harmonytx.org
Email: hgregory@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsagarland.harmonytx.org
Location: 2302 Firewheel Parkway, Garland, TX, USA
Phone: 972-212-4777
Facebook: facebook.com/hsagarland
Twitter: @HSA_GARLAND
Congratulations to our newly inducted NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society) members!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND VOLUNTEER...
- Register today https://harmony.voly.org and check out the many available opportunities.
- We are needing volunteers for: lunch room duty, morning traffic duty, gardening club, robotics club, computer lab helpers, Book Fair workers, concession stand workers for the Fall Carnival
- email hgregory@harmonytx.org with questions
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY...
- click on the home visit link above to be directed to the HPS PATH website for more information about Harmony's home visit program
- Please schedule a home visit today
- email hgregory@harmonytx.org with any questions
CLUBS
- You can pay by the month ($20 per month per club). If you pay monthly, the club fees are due the first Friday of every month.
- You can pay for the second semester ($80 Jan. - May).
HSA PTO - BECOME A MEMBER TODAY...
- The next PTO meeting will be Thurs. Jan.10.
- PTO meetings will be the first Thursday of every month.
- Like PTO on Facebook @harmonygarlandpto to get more up to date information.
Traffic Reminders and Updates
- Parents this is a friendly reminder to follow the traffic pattern and complete the circle around the high school. We understand that the lines are long but this is for the safety of all our students. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
- If you are interested in volunteering for drop off or pick up duty, please email hgregory@harmonytx.org.
Drop-Off
- The doors do not open until 7:20 am. (please be aware that students are not being monitored if you drop them off before this time)
Dismissal
- At 4:15 students are moved to the front for late dismissal; please drive around to the front to pick them up.
- STARTING MONDAY OCT. 1ST STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP BY 5 PM WILL BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR TO WAIT UNDER THE AWNING.
- If you need to make arrangements for your child to stay later, Zenith Learning After School Program is available. Call 713-988-9600 or go to www.zenithlearning.org to register your child.
Dress Code Reminders
1. Uniform shirts should be worn at all times. They must be tucked in. A long sleeve shirt that is plain black, blue, red, or white may be worn as an under shirt.
2. Navy blue, black , or khaki pants NO JOGGERS
3. Neutral colored belt (black, brown, navy, tan)
4. Shoes: sneakers or dark colored lace up shoes or loafers NO BOOTS
5. Harmony fleece jackets ( can be ordered in the front office until Oct. 19) or plain colored cardigans (white, navy, or red) ONLY can be worn in the classroom
**LIGHT JACKETS MAY BE WORN UNTIL THE FLEECE JACKETS COME IN - NO HOODS AND THEY MUST ZIP OR BUTTON IN THE FRONT
6. Spirit dress on Friday ONLY(jeans can only be worn with a spirit shirt OR college t-shirt).
Parents: PLEASE TAKE A LOOK
- Our lost and found is overflowing. Please stop by the school or have your student check for any missing items.
- Some of the items include: lunch bags, water bottles, jackets, and instruments.
- THESE ITEMS WILL BE DONATED AT THE END OF THE MONTH IF THEY ARE NOT CLAIMED.
LUNCH NEWS
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items if their account has a $0 or negative balance. If they are purchasing a milk, we will allow them one charge as a courtesy. The Lunch Clerk will inform the student and parent that there must be funds in the meal account for a la carte purchases. The next attempt to purchase a la carte items will be denied until the account shows a positive balance.
The district charge limit applies to reimbursable meals only and not a la carte purchases.
SKYWARD
- link for Skyward How To Guide for Progress Report Access
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANNYDeJ2I0&feature=youtu.be
- link for Skyward Account Alert Settings
BIRTHDAY CELBRATIONS
Page 11 Section M in the Student Handbook
- Parents, guardians and/or designee may bring in any food product that is store or restaurant bought (prepackaged or in a sealed container). Food cannot be “home-made”.
- The principal or other school designee shall have discretion on when to allow the consumption of the food products within the school day.
- Teachers are required to notify all parents prior to the approved celebration date in case of dietary restrictions.
- The food products cannot be consumed or provided to students before meal periods, during meal periods, or in areas where reimbursable meals are served and/or consumed.
-Parents, guardians or designee must notify the school administration in writing 5 school days in advance if they would like to bring in any food product for their child’s birthday celebration.
Order Your Spirit Shirts
- Spirit shirts are on sale again in the front office.
- Money is due by Dec. 19th.
- You can pay with check, cc, or money order.
- Shirts are one for $10 or 2 for $15.
Upcoming Events for November, December, and January
Dec. 13 - Passport Night/Artome Art Show 5:30-7:30
Dec. 17-20 Fun Holiday Dress (see graphic below)
Dec. 17 - Harmony Band Concert
Dec. 18 - Cici's Spirit Night (Garland on Lavon) 3-9 p.m.
Dec. 20 - New Spelling Bee list will be given to class winners
Dec. 20 - Holiday Class Parties @ 12/Early Dismissal @ 12:30
Dec. 20 - Students can wear pajamas for $1
Dec. 21 -Jan. 4 Holiday Break
Jan. 7 - Staff Development (no school for students)
Jan. 10 - PTO Meeting
Jan. 11 - Awards Assembly for 2nd Quarter
Jan. 15 - School Wide Spelling Bee
Jan. 17 - Cici's Pizza Spirit Night (Garland on Lavon) 3-9 p.m.
Jan. 18 - GT Fundraiser in cafeteria 4:30-7
Jan. 21 - Holiday-no school
Jan. 31 - 100th Day of School
6th Grade students in Mrs. York's class are preparing for Passport Night...CHINA
2018-2019 School Calendar
What time is breakfast?
Meal Charge Policy
PTO Membership Form
* The membership drive will go until Oct. 1.
Annual AHERA Notification to Parents, Teachers, and Staff
Nurse's Corner
MAP DATA
- Now that MAP testing is complete, the reports will be coming home. Please see the parent reference sheets and guides to help you better understand the data.