Harmony Hawks Newsletter
June 7, 2021
Upcoming Dates
June 8 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (email lokan001@luthersem.edu for the link to the meeting)
June 18 - Early Release @ 1:00pm & Last Day of School
Click here to view the 2021-2022 calendar that was released last Wednesday with the superintendent update.
Girls On The Run - Cereal Drive
Kindness has a domino effect, so each box of unopened cereal donated between June 1st and June 10th will be used to create a domino chain. Donations will be sent to the Foothills Food Bank for kids this summer. Cereal will be collected in the classroom or can be dropped off at the front office. Of course, healthy choices are encouraged.
Thank you for supporting Girls On The Run and our community food bank!!
Harmony PTO NEEDS YOU!
Why is the PTO important?? The Harmony PTO is our primary funding for all student field trips. They also provide enrichment activities such as Missoula Children's Theatre, Science Van, special assemblies and so much more. A few years ago the PTO purchased our new playground equipment!! Each year the PTO is also able to provide money for teachers so they can buy additional materials for their classrooms.
We don't want to lose these opportunities for our kids. If you have been thinking about helping out, but just haven't yet, now is the time! Please contact Liza Okan, current PTO president, if you are able to help in any way (email her at lokan001@luthersem.edu). Thank you!
Harmony School Garden
We are looking for families who are able to help tend the Harmony Garden over the summer. Are you able to help in this way? If so, please follow this link, find Harmony on the bottom tab and then sign up as a volunteer. Someone will then contact you regarding your availability and more information on what needs done. Thank you!
2021 - 2022 Kindergarten Registration
If you have not notified us yet of your incoming Kindergarten student, now is the time! If you have a student who will be 5 on or before August 31, 2021 please contact the front office (phone or email) so we can get you on our list.
We are doing all our registration paperwork online. You can find the link and more information on our district website here. If you have any problems with the online registration please call 360-383-2050 or email the registrar secretary, Noel Conlee, at nconlee@mtbaker.wednet.edu. Thank you!
Foothills Satellite Food Bank
The weekly Foothills Satellite Food Bank is set to start today Monday, June 7th at Harmony Elementary School.
When: Mondays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Harmony Elementary School Parking Lot | 5060 Sand Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Details:
- No paperwork/ID required
- Open to anyone, every week
- Drive-through only (please stay in your car)
- View the map (with parking lot highlighted) to the right
For more information, contact Foothills Food Bank at (360) 392-8149 or foothillsfoodbankcontact@gmail.com. Special thanks to Foothills and Bellingham Food Banks for their collaboration on bringing this wonderful resource to our community.
Summer Meals - All Kids Eat FREE!
Summer Opportunities
Family Resources & Parenting Supports
Energy Assistance Available
Don’t let utility disconnections sneak up. Get assistance now for energy bills. You do not need to owe money on your bill.The utility shutoff moratorium ends July 31, 2021. Energy Assistance is here to support the COVID-19 recovery. Call Opportunity Council now or go online to schedule an appointment. Energy Line: Monday-Thursday 9-12 and 1-4 (360) 255-2192 or visit www.tinyurl.com/OC-Energy-Assistance
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your child is approved to receive free and reduced-price school lunch your family is eligible. This program opens on May 12, 2021. The program will end when the fund runs out or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner. Check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.
Supporting Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities
Parent to Parent of Whatcom County supports families of children with developmental disabilities and ongoing health care needs. The second Monday of each month parents have the opportunity to virtually gather to connect and share resources and experiences. Interested? To register contact p2p@arcwhatcom.org.
Basic Food (SNAP)
Right now, more people are eligible than ever before. The amount of your benefit is based on family size, income and expenses, and everyone who qualifies can receive Basic Food. You might qualify, even if you have a job. You can also apply on behalf of your eligible children if you live in a mixed-status household.
Spending just a few minutes to apply can save you money on groceries every month. Learn more at WaFoodHelp.org.
For all programs listed under family resources: “The district does not sponsor or endorse this event/information and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Mount Baker School District will be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.”