Wednesday Newsletter
10-3-18
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:
Kim Chinchilla- Operations Manager: kchinchilla@harmonytx.org
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.orgEmail: 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
Teacher of the Month
STUCO 2018-2019
Teen Trendsetters
Engineering 5C
Science 4B
Engineering 1C
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
- 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).
- Clubs will not meet tomorrow Thursday, Oct. 4th due to parent conferences.
HSA PTO - BECOME A MEMBER TODAY...
- Please look for the PTO table at the parent conferences on Oct. 4 from 4-6.
- PTO meetings will be the first Thursday of every month.
- Congratulations to KA and Ms. Townsend for winning the popcorn party.
- 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.
THURSDAY, OCT. 4TH 4-6PM
- Teachers are scheduling conferences as needed, please look for information via email on how to sign up.
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
Upcoming Events
October - National Bullying Prevention Month www.stompoutbullying.org
10/1 - 10/5 GT Testing (applies to Kinder and newly enrolled students - for more information contact GATE Coordinator @ mmedinic@harmonytx.org )
10/4 Parent Teacher Conferences (clubs will not meet this day)
10/4 PTO Meeting (find the table at parent conferences)
10/4 Parents & Pinwheels - Title I Parent Involvement Meeting 5-6pm or 6-7pm in the cafeteria)
10/7 - 10/13 Fire Prevention/Safety Week www.nfpa.org
10/8 Holiday/Fair Day
10/9 - 10/11 BE KIND Stick Together Against Bullying
10/12 BLUE Out Day (Go BLUE Against Bullying)
10/15 Picture Retake Day
10/16 Chick Fil A Spirit Night
10/18 PINK Out Day (dress in all PINK for cancer awareness)
10/19 1st Awards Assembly
10/19 Deadline to order Harmony fleece jackets
10/23 - 10/31 Red Ribbon Week www.redribbon.org
10/25 Fall Carnival
10/29 - 11/2 Scholastic Book Fair
10/31 Book Character Day (dress up as your favorite BOOK character)
10/31 Fall Class Parties (more details will come from your teacher)
Title I Parent Involvement Meeting Thursday, October 4th
- Please come out & jointly create our parent compact and involvement policies.
- We have two great options from 5-6pm or 6-7pm in the cafeteria.
- We need you to help make our school great!
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.