Osos Outreach Newsletter
May 3, 2021 - Issue 33
We would like to thank our amazing educators at HSI for always going the extra mile and working incredibly hard this past year. Our teachers are extraordinary and we couldn't ask for a better team.
Thank you for everything you all do!
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¡FELIZ SEMANA DE AGRADECIMIENTO A LOS MAESTROS!
Nos gustaría agradecer a nuestros increíbles educadores de HSI por ir siempre más allá y trabajar increíblemente duro este último año. Nuestros profesores son extraordinarios y no podríamos pedir un mejor equipo.
¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
Read more at https://asianpacificheritage.gov/
Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut and Engineer
Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to go to space. Sadly, Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in 2003 following the space shuttle Columbia’s 28th mission. Chawla was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and several streets, universities and institutions have been named in her honor. She is regarded as a national hero in India, where she was born in East Punjab, in 1962.
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Dr. David Ho, Research Physician and Virologist
Born in Taichung, Taiwan, in 1952, Dr. David Ho moved to Los Angeles at age 12 with his mother and younger brother to reunite with his father, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1957. When he was a resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, he came into contact with some of the first reported cases of what was later identified as AIDS. Since then, Dr. Ho has been on the frontlines of AIDS research, and more recently, Coronavirus research.
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Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, Nuclear Physicist
Known as the “Queen of Nuclear Research,” Dr. Wu was born in Jiangsu Province, China, in 1912, and moved to the U.S. in 1939 to pursue her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Wu made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics and played a critical role in the Manhattan Project that created the first nuclear weapons. Dr. Wu was the recipient of the inaugural Wolf Prize in Physics and was the first woman to serve as president of the American Physical Society.
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Duke Kahanamoku, Olympian
Following his trail-blazing athletic career, Kahanamoku worked as an actor, sheriff and surfer, helping to popularize the Hawaiian sport of surfing to a new generation of surfers all over the world.
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Patsy Mink, Attorney and Politician
Not only was Patsy Mink the first Asian American woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1964, she was also the first woman from an ethnic minority group to make it into the elite lawmaking body. Mink spent four decades in the House of Representatives, speaking out in favor of the rights of immigrants, minorities, women, and children. She was also one of the major players involved in getting Title IX—the legislation that brought academic and athletic equity to American educational institutions—passed. In 1972, she became the first Asian American woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Ashok Gadgil, Faculty Senior Scientist at UC Berkeley
This Week: Coffee with the Principal and Parent Academy!
NEXT WEEK: STAAR TESTING!
Hello, Osos!
Our 3-5 grade students will be taking the STAAR test this May. Students are expected to come to school on their designated days from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm. Every student should bring their school-issued laptop, headphones, and charger. Please look for an email/class dojo message from our Testing Coordinator Ms. Labrado with more information.
Your student is expected to come to campus on the following days:
Tuesday, May 11th for the Math STAAR,
Wednesday, May 12th for the Reading STAAR, and for
*5th grade ONLY* Thursday, May 13th for the Science STAAR.
Kinder-2nd Grade Families
In order to support our students and stay in compliance with our COVID procedures, we are asking that K-2 families stay home on Tuesday, May 11th, and Wednesday, May 12th. Lessons will be posted asynchronously on Schoology on both days.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Ms. Labrado at blabrado@harmonytx.org.
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¡Hola, de Oso!
Nuestros estudiantes de 3-5 grados tomarán el examen STAAR este mes de mayo. Se espera que los estudiantes vengan a la escuela en sus días designados de 7:30 am a 1:30 pm. Cada estudiante debe traer su computadora portátil, audífonos y cargador proporcionados por la escuela. Por favor, busque un mensaje de correo electrónico / dojo de clase de nuestra Coordinadora de exámenes, la Sra. Labrado, con más información.
Se espera que su estudiante venga al campus en los siguientes días:
Martes 11 de Mayo para el STAAR de matemáticas y
Miércoles 12 de Mayo para el STAAR de lectura.
*Solamente para 5o Grade* Jueves, 13 de Mayo para el STAAR de ciencia.
Familias de Kinder a 2º grado
Con el fin de apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y permanecer en el cumplimiento de nuestros procedimientos COVID, estamos pidiendo que las familias de K-2 se queden en casa el martes, 11 de mayo, y el miércoles, 12 de mayo. Las lecciones serán publicadas asincrónicamente en Schoology en ambos días.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con la Sra. Labrado a blabrado@harmonytx.org.
STAAR Dictionaries for 3rd-5th
With this new TEA implementation of moving STAAR to an online platform, some technical issues have arisen. Due to this, the online dictionary that was embedded into the test is no longer available. We have provided some information below regarding this change. Please click the link to learn more.
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A medida que el año escolar llega a su fin, los estudiantes de 3er grado tomarán las evaluaciones estatales STAAR el próximo mes en línea.
Con esta nueva implementación de TEA de mover STAAR a una plataforma en línea, han surgido algunos problemas técnicos. Debido a esto, el diccionario en línea que estaba incrustado en la prueba ya no está disponible. A continuación le ofrecemos información sobre este cambio. Por favor, haga clic en el enlace para obtener más información.
College & Career Spirit Week! May 17 - May 21st
PBA Winners
Teacher: Ms. Clayton - for the amount of points given.
Student: Kharma from 1C - for the amount of points earned.
Great job and keep up the good work!
Community Resources
Community Resources
Austin Mutual Aid Facebook page
Austin Eater has information on how to help feed people or causes to donate to that are doing just that.
Texas Monthly is adding to a list of ways to help Texas residents clean up, repair and recover after a week of devastation.
The Texas Tribune has various resources listed spanning across the state.
HSI is having a big sale on our red school uniforms! You can order online on our website hsiaustin.harmonytx.org under "Parents"->"Uniforms" and pick up in our front office.
1-2 shirts is $7.50 each!
3-5 shirts is $6.00 each!
6+ shirts is $5.00 each!
If you have questions please contact us at (512) 300-0895 between hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.
*We have only a limited supply in some sizes!
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¡HSI está teniendo una gran venta en nuestros uniformes escolares rojos! Usted puede ordenar en línea en nuestro sitio web hsiaustin.harmonytx.org bajo "Padres"->"Uniformes" y recoger en nuestra oficina principal.
¡1-2 camisas es $7.50 cada una!
¡3-5 camisas es $6.00 cada una!
¡6+ camisas es $5.00 cada una!
Si usted tiene preguntas por favor contáctenos al (512) 300-0895 entre las horas de 7:30 am y 4:00 pm. *¡Tenemos un suministro limitado en algunas tallas!
FREE Community Resource!
Reading Resources and Austin Public Library Information
Parent Involvement Feedback
Familias HSI, por favor tómense unos minutos para llenar esta encuesta sobre la Participación Familiar aquí en la Escuela de Innovación Harmony. Siempre estamos buscando formas de continuar creciendo y su aporte es importante en la forma en que procedemos con las actividades familiares este año. Gracias por sus comentarios!
Home Visit Requests from Families!
Home visitations by teachers get parents involved in their child's education, and let parents and children know how much teachers care! They are a vital part of building relationships between families and school staff.
Teachers will visit with their students and parents/guardians through Zoom to get to know each other and share information about upcoming events for our campus.
To request a 30 minute Home-Visit, complete this form with at least 3 optional dates that may work for you and your family and we will confirm a date and time to meet. (You can also schedule directly with your child's teacher)
Solicitudes de Visitas a Domicilio
Thank you for working with us to build long-lasting relationships with our families!
*If you have already signed up with your student's teacher, no need to fill out this form.
Campus Procedure Videos
NEW FOOD DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE AND POLICIES
Dear Parents/Guardians,
During the school closure last spring and over the summer months, Harmony offered meals to all children ages 18 and under in the community. Meals were distributed at select schools at no charge.
HSI will distribute meals on Monday (for Monday & Tuesday) and Wednesday (for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) between 10:00am and 11:00am.
Meals will only be provided to students who are enrolled at that school and ID is needed if students are not in the car. If you have children enrolled in multiple Harmony schools, you will need to visit each campus to pick up meals. For every day in the distribution cycle, your child may choose which days they would like a breakfast and/or lunch meal. A choice of milk is available, but they are not required to take it. If your child has special dietary needs, visit the school website to download the Special Dietary Accommodations form and have it completed and signed by a licensed medical authority.
NUEVO PROGRAMA Y REGLAS DE DISTRIBUCIÓN DE ALIMENTOS
HSI distribuirá comidas los lunes (para lunes y martes) y miércoles (para miércoles, jueves y viernes) entre las 10:00 am y la 11:00 am.
Las comidas solo se proporcionarán a los estudiantes que estén inscritos en esa escuela y se necesita una identificación si los estudiantes no están en el automóvil. Si tiene niños inscritos en varias escuelas Harmony, deberá visitar cada campus para recoger las comidas. Para cada día en el ciclo de distribución, su hijo puede elegir qué días le gustaría un desayuno y / o almuerzo. Hay una variedad de leche disponible, pero no es necesario que la tomen. Si su hijo tiene necesidades dietéticas especiales, visite el sitio web de la escuela para descargar el formulario Adaptaciones dietéticas especiales y que una autoridad médica autorizada lo complete y lo firme
A Note from Harmony Medical Staff
This year will be challenging, with many changes in education and the world at large. To help you navigate the School Health specific challenges for this year, we would like to make you aware of the following policies.
Parent Health Services Letter: https://bit.ly/3jKqBOY
Una nota de nuestro asistente médico:
Este año será un desafío, con muchos cambios en la educación y en el mundo en general. Para ayudarle a navegar por los desafíos específicos de la Salud Escolar para este año, nos gustaría hacerle saber las siguientes políticas.
Carta de Servicios de Salud para Padres: https://bit.ly/3jKqBOY
Si se sospecha que un estudiante tiene COVID, se le enviará a casa con este formulario. (ver imagen abajo)
Look for the Healthy Minds section under "Parents" tab on our campus website, or visit https://www.HarmonyTX.org/HealthyMinds.
PTO Membership Information!
FAMILIES NEEDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
We look forward to partnering with your family this school year to help your child continue to grow academically. We understand that any adjustments to the normal school environment or calendar may create unexpected challenges for some families. If you would like to discuss specific needs for your student or family that are not addressed in the Harmony School Start Plan for 2020-'21, please contact your local Harmony campus or contact us via our Let’s Talk online platform.
Familias Que Necesitan Apoyo Extra
Esperamos asociarnos con su familia este año escolar para ayudar a su hijo a seguir creciendo académicamente. Entendemos que cualquier ajuste en el ambiente o calendario escolar normal puede crear desafíos inesperados para algunas familias. Si desea hablar sobre las necesidades específicas de su estudiante o familia que no se abordan en el Plan de Inicio Escolar de Harmony para 2020-'21, comuníquese con su campus local de Harmony o con nosotros a través de nuestra plataforma en línea Let's Talk.
April Breakfast/Lunch Menus
20-21 Academic Calendar/20-21 Calendario Académico
*calendar is subject to change/El calendario está sujeto a cambios
CONTACT US
Email: agorman@harmonytx.org
Website: http://hsiaustin.harmonytx.org/
Location: 2124 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-300-0895
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hsiaustin/
Twitter: @HSI_Austin
For more updates and news about our campus be sure to also follow us on Instagram!
You can continue to check our website for updates and news about our campus!
Para más actualizaciones y noticias sobre nuestro campus asegúrese de seguirnos en Instagram!
¡Puedes seguir revisando nuestro sitio web para ver las actualizaciones y noticias sobre nuestro campus!
TOMORROW!
Harmony Public Schools is excited to announce a new partnership with Texas’ favorite designer jewelry brand Kendra Scott.
As part of the brand’s “Shop for Good” community initiative, Kendra Scott will be donating 20 percent of all sales during a two-day event in May to Harmony’s COVID-19 Gap Fund, which supports teachers and student families struggling with financial uncertainty due to COVID-19.
To participate, simply purchase any item from select Kendra Scott stores from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 or online at KendraScott.com anytime May 4 & 5, and have 20% of your purchase automatically donated to the HPS COVID-19 Gap Fund when you use promo code “GIVEBACK-1D9P” at checkout.
To learn more or RSVP in order to receive reminders, visit https://www.HarmonyTX.org/KendraScott.
Participating Texas store locations include (5-7 p.m. May 4 only):
AUSTIN
• The Domain: 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX
• Lamar: 3800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
• South Congress: 1701 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX