Harris Weekly Update
APRIL 6 - APRIL 10
Schools Remain Closed This Week
COVID-19 school closures have significantly impacted all our lives. This situation, however, has not altered the Gilbert Public Schools’ desire to provide a quality educational environment for students. It is extremely important that all students remember that, while utilizing remote learning opportunities, it is still their responsibility to interact appropriately with teachers and other students at all times. This means that, although we are not physically together, students must treat each other with respect and understanding, and are accountable for their behavior.
If a student is determined to not be following appropriate behavioral expectations as listed in the link below, they are likely to receive consequences, which could include removal from remote learning. Please be a team player and help us work together through this challenging time!
Parents and guardians, please review the student expectations below with your child.
GPS Student Expectations During Remote Learning
For updates and Information on schools closures, please refer to our district website www.gilbertschools.net
CHROMEBOOK HELP DESK
Parents may call the Helpdesk @ (480) 497-3417 from 6 am - 6 pm if their student has a technical issue with district-issued Chromebook. After hours, parents may leave a message.
COX COMMUNICATIONS is offering 2 months of FREE WiFi and $9.95 after that. Click the link below to see if you qualify.
LEXIA Reading Enrichment-Opt IN
Lexia is a fun, web-based program managed by your school's Reading Specialist that helps students practice their literacy skills. The activities in Lexia support and build on your child’s literacy skills by developing reading concepts in six areas: phonological awareness, phonics, structural analysis, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Lexia is being offered as an enrichment opportunity and is not a requirement. No grades or attendance will be taken and participation is 100% optional.
For a child to participate, a guardian must complete the form indicating you would like your child to have the opportunity to utilize Lexia at home. The Reading Specialist will then notify you with additional login information in the upcoming weeks.
April 8, Help Us Celebrate Autism Awareness!
We would like to support Autism Awareness even though we are not together at this time.
Let's have a spirit day:" Light Up Blue" here at Harris having the staff wear our "Harris A" shirts and students and families wear a blue shirt in support of Autism Awareness on Wednesday, April 8th! You can take a picture and share it with you teachers. We would like to share some of your photos on social media for Harris.
FREE Pick-Up & Go Meals
Here at Harris Elementary, we are proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to all children effected by the school closures.
ALL CHILDREN 18 YEARS AND YOUNGER MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE A MEAL.
BREAKFAST SERVED @ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
LUNCH SERVED @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Located in our cafeteria. For other GPS locations please visit our District website @ www.gilbertschools.net
Additional Helpful Resources
Matthew’s Crossing (480-857-2296) 1368 N Arizona Ave Ste 112 Chandler, AZ 85225
Food Boxes: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - noon, Wed 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Open Arms Care Center (480-539-0175) 522 N Gilbert Rd #103 Gilbert, AZ 85234
Food Box: Mon, Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tue, Thu 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Calvary Chapel Queen Creek Food Bank (480-988-2984) 19248 E. San Tan Boulevard Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Food Boxes: 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00-11:00 am
East Mesa Food Bank (480-986-9827) 752 S Ellsworth Mesa, AZ 85208
Food boxes: Sunday at 4:45pm
Mesa First Presbyterian Church (480-964-8606) 161 N Mesa Dr Mesa, AZ 85201
Food Boxes :Friday 8:00 am
Paz de Cristo Community Center (480-464-2370) 424 W Broadway Rd Mesa, AZ 85210 Dinner daily 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Food boxes 1st & 2nd Tue of the month 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Food boxes 4th Sat of the month 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Salvation Army: Chandler Corps (480-963-2041) 85 E Saragosa St Chandler, AZ 85225
Food Boxes: Tue - Fri 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Lutheran Social Services of the South (480-654-4539) 5946 E University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85205 Food Boxes: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Kelly MC’s Resource Center (480-225-6664) 1720 E 8th Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204
Food Boxes, clothing & household items
St. Vincent de Paul Mesa Dining Room 67 W. Broadway Rd. Mesa, AZ 85210
AZCEND (480-963-1423) 345 S California St. Chandler, AZ 85225 Emergency Food Boxes: Mondays 12pm-3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
Supplemental food boxes: Fridays 9:00-11:00 am. Food tickets are distributed beginning at 7:30am.
United Food Bank 358 E Javelina Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210
Food distribution: Fridays 8am-12pm
For additional resources: Call 2-1-1 or
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