Dismissal @ noon - Harmony School of Excellence

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – SAN ANTONIO
THIS WEEK:
September 24th
HSE will have Early Dismissal and Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday,
Sept. 24th. Parents are strongly encourage to schedule the conference(s) with
their teacher(s) in advance. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 1:30 p.m.
– 4 p.m. Student lunch schedule will be adjusted due to early dismissal (see
schedule, bottom). PTO will also be on-hand to answer questions and accept
payments for membership dues.
 Calendar of upcoming
events, pg. 2
 Fundraising!, pg. 3
 Parent-Teacher
Conferences & Early
Dismissal, pg. 1
 Practice Schedule: Girls
on the Run & Volleyball,
pg. 6
 Art Club Afterschool, pg.
4
 Teacher Spotlight, pg. 4
 Front Office News, pg. 5
 PTO News, pg. 6
 GT Nomination forms,
pgs. 7-12
Regular schedule will continue on Friday, Sept. 25th.
Dismissal
@
noon
Early Release Lunch Schedule
1st lunch: 10:20 – 10:45 a.m. (Kinder/1st)
2nd lunch: 10:50 – 11:15 a.m. (2nd/3rd)
3rd lunch: 11:20 – 11:45 a.m. (4th/5th)
pg. 1
To receive your weekly copy of
the Cub Roar via email, please
email
Ms.
Bonds
at
abonds@harmonytx.org
with
the subject line “Cub Roar” and
your student’s name and grade.
A copy is also available online at
the
school’s
website:
www.hsesanantonio.org.
Labor Day –
No School
Girl Scouts
PTO Meeting
Girl Scouts Rally
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Informational Mtg.
7 – 8 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Choir Auditions
3:40 – 4:30 p.m.
Open House
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
1st quarter
Progress
Reports
Spirit Night Day @
Chick-Fil-A
ALL DAY!
Parent/Teacher
Conference
Early Dismissal
 Please note change to Spirit Night! See pg. 5 for
more details.
Family Friendly Community Events
In celebration of 16 de Septiembre (anniversary of Mexico’s Independence from Spain) and Hispanic
Heritage Month, the City of San Antonio is presenting an exciting program filled with diverse and
educational festivities for families.
Bravo! Latino! Musical Performance: Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St. • (210) 207-3132
9/25 & 9/26 @ 8 p.m. In celebration of Fiestas Patrias, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department
present BRAVO! LATINO!, an evening of music selection presenting local teen talent from the Take Note Band
and guest artists and music students. This performance will include songs and compositions of Latin Jazz and
Rock with influences from Spanish and African indigenous sources. $10 suggested donation.
Tortilla Making: Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood • (210) 207-2500
9/26 @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A free lesson for the public to enjoy. For more information, email
stephanie.vasquez@sanantonio.gov.
80 Years of Dance!: Cortez Library, 2803 Hunter Blvd • (210) 207-2500
9/26 @ 1 p.m. The SA Parks and Recreation Dance Program celebrates 80 years. Founded by Bertha Almaguer
in 1934, the program taught cultural heritage to thousands of children through the art of dance. This event is
scheduled to take place at additional locations and dates. For more information, email
sandra.griffin@sanantonio.gov.
pg. 2
Here are all of the fundraisers
that are currently happening at
our campus. If you have any
questions about any of these
fundraisers, you may contact
Ms. Bonds
(abonds@harmonytx.org) or
Ms. Heintz
(mel_heintz@hotmail.com).
Cards for a Cause!
TODAY! please come out and
show your support for HSE by
stopping by Chick-fil-a on
Marbach (8221 Marbach Rd,
78227). The fundraiser is all day,
so pick the kids up something
before school, go there on your
lunch break and then meet us
back there for an evening spent
with friends.
*Free Homework Pass to
any student who goes
between 5 – 8 p.m.! Just say
“Harmony” when paying.*
The first big fundraiser for
this school year, these
handcrafted greeting cards
have the potential to raise
$12,000 in books for our
school library! This goal can
be reached if each student
only sells 1 box. Just ONE
BOX! Each box cost $30 and
contains 30 greeting cards
that
can
be
used
throughout the year. There
are 3 choices to choose
from. This fundraiser wraps
up at the start of October.
Purchased
items
will
arriving in October, just in
time for the holidays! What
better choice for gifts this
year?
These are ongoing
throughout the
school year!
Please turn in to your student’s DEAR teacher.
pg. 3
TEACHER
SPOTLIGHT
Art Club filled to capacity in record time!
Students excited to get creative
Art club registration forms all but flew into Ms. McMahan’s, Art Teacher
at HSE, hands. Students in all grades were excited about the projects that
are lined up for the fall semester. Every class exceeded the initial
expectations of 10 slots each.
Ms. Huerta
5th grade ELA / Social Studies
If you were to combine learning with
good conversation, you would have a
typical lesson in Ms. Huerta’s
classroom. This is greatly due to the
fact that Ms. Huerta initially wanted
to be a school counselor. After
finishing her undergraduate in
Psychology, Ms. Huerta planned on
using some teaching experience to
help her be a better counselor, but
the reverse has happened. Ms.
Huerta
uses
her
psychology
background to help her be a better
teacher. She asks parents to
encourage their students to read,
read, read! And do whatever they
need to make it fun.
Ms. Huerta’s favorite
book was socks for
Supper; her mother read
it almost every night.
pg. 4
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Thursday’s class (4th & 5th grade) will meet on Friday
for this week only, due to early release. All other classes will meet as
scheduled. See weekly schedule below.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Kindergarten &
1st graders
2nd graders &
3rd graders
4th graders &
5th graders
GT Nominations
being accepted
Nominations must be returned by Sept. 30th
 Nominations are only for students that are new to Harmony Public
Schools (students that did not attend either HSA or HSI last year).
Testing for returning GT students will be held at a later date.
 Forms must be completed and turned into the front office NO LATER
THAN SEPTEMBER 30th.
 Forms can be picked up in the front office. They can also be found on
pages 10-12 (English) and pg. 13-15 (Spanish) of this literary circular.
 You may contact Ms. Williams (terri.williams@harmonytx.org) with
any additional questions.
FRONT OFFICE NEWS
ATTENTION!: The Front Office does NOT accept cash for purchases and payments. Cash is
accepted for fundraisers ONLY. We accept credit cards, money orders & checks for purchases.
No student sign-out after 2:30 p.m.
New policy in effect starting Monday, Sept. 21st
Parents, to continue to improve dismissal, no students will be able to
be signed out of school after 2:30 p.m. This new campus policy will take
effect Monday, 9/21. Please plan schedules and appointments
accordingly.
NEW STUDENTS ONLY!
New students (students that did NOT
attend HSA last year), need to pay $5 to
the front office ASAP for student ID, if
payment has not already been made.
The front office is currently SOLD
OUT of uniform shirts. Parents will be
notified through the school website or
this literary circular when uniform
shirts are available for purchase.
Parents please do not forget to
pay your student’s food balance
online at the school’s website:
www.hsesanantonio.org
Updated Use of Student Photo & Name Form
Parents asked to return no later than September 25th
New consent for use of student photo and name forms have been sent home.
Parents are asked to choose the level of consent (by initialing next to all that
apply from the first three boxes) or to opt out (by initialing next to the last box).
Implied consent is given for any student that does not have a form on file by
September 25th. A form must be signed per student, not per family. If parents
have any questions, they may contact Ms. Bonds (abonds@harmonytx.org).
Ms. Bonds will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences for questions,
or to turn in completed forms.
pg. 5
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
4th & 5th
Volleyball
3:10 – 5 p.m.
Girls on the
Run
3:10 – 5 p.m.
4th & 5th
Volleyball
3:10 – 5 p.m.
Girls on the
Run
3:10 – 5 p.m.
4th & 5th
Volleyball
3:10 – 5 p.m.
Girls on the Run: NO practice Thursday, September 24th due to
early release.
Volleyball: NO practice Wednesday, September 30th due to
Faculty Meeting.
Want to get your PTO News the second it breaks? Check out our blog at hsesaptoboard.blogspot.com
or
us on Facebook. Just search for Harmony School of Excellence PTO.
Come drop off the kids while you head
out to dinner. Parents Night Out will be
held on October 2nd from 6-9pm, $30 for
the family ages 5 and up. This will
include dinner, drinks, snacks, a movie,
and activities. Pick up after 9:15pm will
be charged an extra $20.
Registration forms to be released soon!
Your School Needs YOU!
PTO asks for 70 volunteers
With Fall Festival quickly approaching (October 23rd), PTO is asking
for parent/family/friend volunteers to help with booths, set up and
take down. There are also booths available for vendors. Please
contact PTO at hse.sa.pto.board@gmail.com for more information
or to sign up to help. As always, any assistance is appreciated!
pg. 6
HARMONYPUBLICSCHOOLS
9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77099 Tel: 713.343.3333 Fax: 713.777.8555
GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM
PARENT NOMINATION, RATING SCALE and PERMISSION
FORM
Campus name: ______________________________
Student’s name: __________________________________ , ______________________________ ______
_____
(MI)
(Last)
Date of birth: _______/________/___________
(mm/dd/yyyy)
•
•
•
Grade:
(First)
Gender:
 Male  Female
Has the student received GT services before? If Yes, Where? _______________When?
___________
Please provide any supportive documentation (certificates, awards, etc.).
Please carefully review the below rating items and rate the student objectively as the score will be
used in the
identification process.
0
Intellectual Ability
Comprehends abstract ideas and concepts
Considers concepts, situations, or problems in which he/she
has no personal experience
Makes quick and valid generalizations and uses them in new
situations
Sees cause and effect
Chooses and enjoys challenging tasks or problems
Demonstrates great curiosity; asks how, why, and what if
Chooses original methods and produces innovative products
pg. 7
Not
observe
d
1
Poor
2
3
4
Below
Avg.
Average
Above
Avg.
5
Superio
r
Is keenly observant
0
Social/Emotional/Behavioral
Not
observe
d
1
Poor
2
Below
Avg.
3
Averag
e
4
Above
Avg.
5
Superio
r
Perfectionism
Strong Ideas/Beliefs/Opinions (i.e. feels strongly about topics
he/she has studied in‐depth; can persuasively articulate
opinions, etc.; not necessarily argumentative)
Questions Authority Motivation for and Intense Focus on Tasks
(especially for tasks of own choosing) Subtle Sense of
Humor/Original Jokes and Puns
Sensitive to the Needs of Others
0
Academic Skills: Verbal/Linguistic
Not
observe
d
1
Poor
2
3
4
Below
Avg.
Average
Above
Avg.
2
3
4
5
Superio
r
Uses an extensive vocabulary precisely and appropriately
Is an avid reader of books beyond grade‐level
Is motivated to write even when writing is not assigned (i.e.
stories, poems, journal, diary, etc.)
Recognizes authors’ or speakers’ points of view, moods, or
intentions
Spells words accurately that are advanced for age
0
Academic Skills: Logical/Mathematical
Asks many questions about how things work
Computes arithmetic problems in head quickly (or if at
primary level, grasps advanced math concepts for age)
Plays chess, checkers, or other strategy games
Enjoys putting things in categories or hierarchies
pg. 8
Not
observe
d
1
Poor
Below
Avg.
Averag
e
Above
Avg.
5
Superio
r
Sometimes solves problems intuitively, then may not be able
to explain the solution
Additional Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
I, ____________________________________, parent of _____________________________________,
nominate my child for the G/T program. I also understand this nomination does not mean my child will
be placed automatically in the Gifted and Talented Program. I give consent that my child be tested and
evaluated for the program.
Parent Signature: _______________________________________
Date: ____/_____/_________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Total points: _____/110
Last Revised: June 2013
Harmony Public Schools
pg. 9
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77099 Tel: 713.343.3333 Fax: 713.777.8555
PROGRAMA PARA NIÑOS SUPERDOTADOS
FORMULARIO DE NOMINACION PARA LOS PADRES
Nombre de la escuela:__________________________
Nombre del estudiante:_____________________, _______________________
Grado:_____
( Apellido)
______
(Primer Nombre)
Fecha de nacimiento: ___/______/________
(Segundo Nombre)
Genero: ____ Masculino ____Femenino
Ha participado en el programa GT antes? Sí, ¿dónde? ___________________ Cuándo? __________
Por favor aporte documentos (certificados, reconocimentos, ect.)
Por favor revise con cuidado la tabla de abajo y evalue al estudiante de manera objetiva. Los resultados seran
utilizados para el proceso de admisión.
0
Capacidadintelectual
sin
observar
1
2
3
4
5
Por debajo
por encima
Nivel muy
Nivel bajo
del
promedio
del
alto
promedio
promedio
Entiende ideas abstractas y conceptos
Toma en consideracion conceptos, situaciones
o problemas en los cuales no ha tenido
experiencia personal.
Hable sobre ideas de manera general, rápida
y utilizar esos conceptos en situaciones
nuevas.
Identifica causas y efectos
Elige y disfruta retos con tareas y ejercicios.
Demuestra gran curiosidad; pregunta cómo,
pórque, que pasaría
Elige métodos originales y construye
productos innovadores
Es muy observador
Comportamiento Social/Emocional
pg. 10
0
1
sin
observar
Nivel bajo
2
3
4
5
Por debajo
Por encima
Nivel muy
del
Promedio
del
alto
promedio
promedio
Perfeccionista
Se mantiene firme con respecto a
Ideas/creencias/opiniones de temas qué ha
estudiado. Trata de manifestar opiniones , no
necesariamente sobre temas argumentativos.
Se concentra mucho en preguntas que le
motivan
Sensible sobre a las necesidades de otros
0
Capacidad académicas/verbal/linguisticas
sin
observar
1
2
3
Por debajo
Nivel bajo
Promedio
promedio
4
5
Por encima
Nivel muy
del
alto.
promedio
Usa vocabulario extenso y apropiado
Lee libros de niveles mas altos que el nivel
apropiado para su edad
Se motiva al escribir, no importa que no se lo
hayan pedido para una tarea(historias,
poemas, diarios, ect)
Identifica puntos de vista, estados de animo o
intenciones de autores o escritores.
Deletrea palabras correctamente que son
avanzadas para sú edad
Capacidades academicas: Logica/
matematicamente
Hace muchas preguntas sobre el
funcionamiento de las cosas
Cálcula rápidamente los problemas
aritméticos en su mente (niveles primarios,
comprende conceptos matemáticos
avanzados para su edad)
Juega ajedrez, bolas chinas, damas y otros
juegos estrategicos
Disfruta ordenando las cosas por categorias
pg. 11
0
1
sin
observar
Nivel bajo
2
3
Por debajo
Promedio
promedio
4
5
Por encima
Nivel muy
del
alto
promedio
A veces resuelve problemas intuitivamente
aunque no sea capaz de explicar la solución
Comentarios:
________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Yo, ______________________________________________________ padre/madre de
_____________________________________ nomino a mi hijo/hija al programa GT. También entiendo
que esta nominacion no significa que mi hijo/hija sera admitido automáticamente en el programa.
Autorizo a que mi hijo/hija tome el exámen y sea evaluado para el programa.
Firma del padre _____________________________________________
_____/______/_______
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