Harris Weekly Update
MARCH 15 - MARCH 19
Tuesday, 3/16 School Resumes
Dear Parents:
Springtime brings around our annual state required testing. This year is no exception, so I wanted to ensure that everyone was aware of exactly when testing will occur and who will be tested at Harris Elementary this year. Listed below are the dates and grades of students that will be participating in either the AzSci or the AzM2 tests. See the following link for more information regarding testing as well as some sample questions: Sample Tests .
Thursday, March 25
5th grade AzSCI Field Test
Thursday, April 8
3rd & 5th grade AzM2 Writing Assessment
Monday, April 12
4th & 6th grade AzM2 Writing Assessment
Thursday, April 15
Grades 3-6 Math Assessment Part 1
Friday, April 16
Grades 3-6 ELA Assessment Part 1
Monday, April 19
Grades 3-6 Math Assessment Part 2
Tuesday, April 20
Grades 3-6 ELA Assessment Part 2
Please make sure that students get a good night’s rest and are ready to take their assessments. These test scores impact our overall school performance grade of an “A” as well as guide the school team in the future planning of academic success for ALL of our students.
If I can be of any assistance or answer any questions regarding the state mandated testing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Thanks everyone!
-Bill Roth
“Whatever it Takes!”
THIS WEEK AT HARRIS
Mon, 3/15
Spring Break, No School
TUES, 3/16
School Resumes
Elks Club Food Pantry Day @ 3:30-4:30
(Families need to go down the south drive way and park near the sidewalk that leads to the double doors to the main hallway)
WEDS, 3/17
Early Release @ 1:55 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR EVENTS!
Mon 3/22
6th Gr. Chromebook Club @ 3:00 PM
TUES 3/23
Elks Club Food Pantry Day @ 3:30-4:30
(Families need to go down the south drive way and park near the sidewalk that leads to the double doors to the main hallway)
WEDS, 3/24
Early Release @ 1:55 PM
THURS, 3/25
5th Gr. AzSCI Field Test
PTSO Mtg. @ 3:15 PM (Front Office)
PTSO Panera Bread Fundraiser Night 4:00-8:00 PM (1705 S Stapley Dr.)
PTSO Passive Fundraising Opportunity
What is passive fundraising?
Passive fundraising is a way of raising funds for the Harris PTSO through your routine purchases, without costing you more money!
Why should I do it?
Harris PTSO strives to support Harris students, staff, and community, and well, that takes money. The Parent Teacher Student Organization helps support the staff with items they need on top of what is provided by the district, plans, purchases and makes teacher appreciation gifts, and also plans and executes activities for the school community! Something amazing we were able to do this year, is install three water bottle refilling stations throughout the school!
Fry’s Food Stores
Link your Fry’s Rewards Card to Harris Elementary. You can do this from the phone app or online. Create an account, if you do not already have one.
Online through the website:
You click the three bars in the upper left corner that says menu. Scroll down and click on Savings. Scroll down and click on Fry’s Community Rewards. From there it will tell you directions on how to find your charity, search for Harris Elementary PTSO.
Through phone app:
Click the three bars in the upper left hand corner. Click on Rewards, then Community Rewards. Find and choose Harris Elementary PTSO.
Every time you shop and use your Rewards Card a percentage of your total comes right back to Harris Elementary!
Amazon Smile
You will need an Amazon account first, then you can link that to Amazon Smile.
Then select Harris Elementary PTSO as the organization you want to support. Make sure you are logged in from Amazon Smile before you make your purchases and check out from there. It works just like Amazon, but gives back a percentage to your child's school!
Box Tops
There is now an app for your phone! Download the Box Tops app, create an account and choose Harris Elementary (search our zip code 85204 to choose the correct Harris Elementary) as your school.
After you go shopping at any store save your receipt! Open up your app and hit the scan button. You will need to take pictures of your whole receipt. After it reads your receipt, any Box Top participating items you bought will be counted! In the app there is also a list of participating products, and also ways to earn bonus Box Tops.
Every ten cents counts and adds up quickly!!
American Furniture Warehouse
When you shop at American Furniture Warehouse, mention Harris Elementary at check out and a percentage of your sale will come back to our school.
Thank you for your continued support of the Harris Elementary Community!
What Does It Mean To Be A Title I School?
Title I is the largest federal aid program for public schools. Schools can be designated as “Title I” if certain criteria are met. Title I is the federal government’s commitment to closing the achievement gap between low-income and moderate to high income students. These funds are used to help all students meet academic standards. Click the links below to learn more!
HOME OF THE HAWKS!
Email: harrisinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/harris
Location: 1820 South Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-545-7060
Twitter: @hawks_harris