Wednesday Newsletter
9-26-18
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
Kindergarten Boys
Cici's Spirit Night
Mrs. Huey
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
HSA PTO
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY...
- Please look for the PTO table at the parent conferences.
- PTO meetings will be the first Thursday of every month.
- Oct. 1 is the deadline for the membership drive. The homeroom class with the most members will get a 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 or plain colored cardigans (white, navy, or red) ONLY can be worn in the classroom (you may order these at the front office
**LIGHT JACKETS MAY BE WORN UNTIL SWEATERS & CARDIGANS 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).
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.
THURSDAY, OCT. 4TH 4-6PM
- Teachers are scheduling conferences as needed, please look for information via email on how to sign up.
Dear Parents,
- See links for Skyward How To Guide for Progress Report Access
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANNYDeJ2I0&feature=youtu.be
- See link for Skyward Account Alert Settings
Upcoming Events
9/27 ESL Parent Game Night (for more information contact ESL Coordinator tyarborough@harmonytx.org)
9/28 Student Holiday/Staff Development
October - National Bullying Prevention Month www.stompoutbullying.org
10/1 Deadline for PTO Membership Drive
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
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
10/10 BLUE Out Day (Go BLUE Against Bullying)
10/15 Picture Retake Day
10/16 Chick Fil A Spirit Night
10/18 PINK Out Day
10/19 1st Awards Assembly
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.