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Wednesday Mail
January 20, 2016
9305 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Building A, Houston, TX 77036 Tel: (832) 831- 7406 Fax: (832) 831- 7408
Highlights of the
Upcoming
Weeks:
Reminders
Business hours are from 8:00am-2:30pm.
The front office is closed from 2:30pm-3:45pm, and
reopens from 3:45pm-5:00pm. If you need to sign your child out early, please sign
them out of the front office before 2:30pm.
Attention: Please review Harmony Schools Policy regarding the New Texas Firearm Law
attached below.
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Month of JanuaryG.T. Nominations
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January 5th-22nd
Grades K-2nd IRI and
Writing Assessments
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January 19th-21st
Grade Level Spelling
Bee
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January 19th-21st
Classroom Spelling
Bee
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January 25th-29thTiger Games
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January 25th-February
9th – MAP Testing
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Friday, January 29th
3pm-8 pm Chick-fil-A
Fundraiser
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February 15thPresident’s Day, NO
school
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Thursday, February
25th- Chuck E’ Cheese
Spring Semester
Fundraiser Event
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Saturday, February
27th- 2nd Annual
Talent Show
Re-Enrollment – Began Tuesday, January 5th
Re-Enrollment started Tuesday, January 5th. The re-enrollment process is for current
Harmony students that wish to secure a spot for the next school year, 2016-2017. All classes
who have a 100% return rate on the re-enrollment forms by the deadline date, 2/1, will be
treated to a popsicle party. If students do not return forms before February 1st, they
will lose their spot. To re-enroll online, the parents need to login into their student
database account using the "parent login information", meaning they have to use their
own login code and password. They will not see the link if they used their student's login code
and password.
Saturday Tutorials
4th & 5th grades will resume Saturday tutorials February 5th for Math, Reading and
Writing. There will be no Saturday tutorials on February 13th.
Talent Show
HS Exploration is hosting our 2nd Annual Talent Show on Saturday, February 27th. Auditions
will be held the week of January 25th-27th. CLICK HERE to sign your child up for an
audition.
Tiger Games
Students who have shown exemplary behavior for RC2 grading period are invited to
attend our upcoming Tiger Games Event during the week of January 25th-29th.
Mid-Year MAP Testing
Students will be MAP testing from January 25th-February 9th. Please make sure
your child gets a good night sleep, eats breakfast, and arrives to school on time.
Spirit Night
Come out and support your school during Spirit Night from 3- 8 pm. Tell a Chick-fil-A
team member that you are there to support Harmony for 20% of your bill to be
donated to the school. Location: 6840 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
School Spelling Bee
Grade Level Spelling Bees are being held this week January 19-21st .Congratulations to
all students that have made it to the 2nd Round. If your child has made it to the second round
please make sure they continue to study their words.
Please see the flyer attached below to get all the dates regarding the Spelling Bee.
January Staff Birthdays
Mrs. Yun and Mrs. Caglar- 1st
Ms. Zapalac and Ms. Ortiz- 3rd
Ms. Kelcher-12th
Ms. Ramirez- 13th
Mrs. Hunter- 15th
Mrs. O- 20th
Mrs. Trudell-26th
Ms. Jackson-29th
GT Nomination period starts - Nomination Deadline: January 31st
The month of January is the Nomination period for the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
program at Harmony Public Schools. Please pick up and return the form at the front office.
BoxTops for Education
Please help our school raise money by participating in our BoxTops fundraiser. Our school will receive .10 cents
per BoxTop (Bonus BoxTops have a greater value). We will submit the BoxTops every month. The class with the
highest submission for the month will win a Popcorn Party! You can find BoxTops on your household food items
such as; cereals, canned food etc.… Please see the below link for participating vendors
http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products
FUNDRAISER
****NEW LOCATION****
Chick-fil-A Restaurant
Beltway 8 & Bellaire
January, 29th
3pm- 8pm
Harness the fun and excitement of the famous Chick-fil-A Cows while helping Harmony School of
Exploration raise money.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kendall
DISTCO CONTEST
Dear all,
The DISTCO 2016 is part of a series of “Digital Storytelling Contests (DISTCO)” hosted by North American University
(NAU) and sponsored by University of Houston, and University of Texas at San Antonio (Academy of Teacher
Excellence). The 2015-2016 academic year marks the 8th year of the DISTCO project which saw a tremendous increase
in popularity and participation since its inception in 2008.
The DISTCO 2016 asks students and teachers to submit their digital stories in a certain time frame and manner for the
contest. The contest is open to all K-12 students and teachers at both national and international level.
It is a way of exposing and challenging the students in a competition where they can showcase their skills in
multimedia, technology, researching, writing and creativity.
Website to register http://www.distco.org/
Teacher’s email: cscurry@harmonytx.org
Registration deadline 01/31/2016
Sincerely,
Ms. Scurry
ZENITH LEARNING TUTORIALS
Zenith learning is offering a new tutoring program on our campus from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Twice a week).
Expert tutors or school teachers will tutor regarding student needs. Group size will be a minimum of 5 students and
maximum of 7 students. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the Google Form http://www.zenithlearning.org/images/forms/ZL_Registration_Form_2015_2016_(200).pdf or you can print it out and
place it into the zenith box at the front office.
Cost: Four weeks program is $100 dollars for zenith students and $175 for non-zenith students per subject.
If you would like to enroll your child in any Zenith Clubs please complete the form attached below.
Harmony Public Schools' Policy regarding New Texas Firearm Law
January 03, 2016
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a message from Harmony Public Schools in regards to our policy on weapons
in our campuses and facilities. HB 910 went into effect on January 1, 2016 which now
allows a license holder to openly carry a handgun in a shoulder or belt holster rather
than concealing the weapon.
However, under state law, school buildings will continue to be prohibited areas.
Pursuant to this, regardless of whether a weapon is carried concealed or openly
holstered, it will not be allowed:
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inside a Harmony building and facility
at school-sponsored events on or off school property
on a school transportation vehicle
at Harmony Public Schools Board meetings
For the safety of our students, staff, and visitors; our schools and facility will remain
weapon-free. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your campus
administrators.
Thank you for your support and we wish you and your family a joyous new year.
Harmony School of Exploration is enrolled in
The Scripps National Spelling Bee for 2016!
December 16-18, 2015: Spelling word lists sent home.
January 11-13, 2016: Classroom Spelling Bees
January 19-21 2016: Grade Level Spelling Bee
TBA January/February 2016: School Wide Spelling Bee
TBA February 2016: District/Regional Spelling Bee.
April 2, 2016 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee (the Final Bee)
TBA May, 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Click HERE to access the 2016 Scripps Spelling Bee Study Words for
all grade levels. Hard copies will be sent home by December 18, 2015.
Click Here to sign up for Word Club registration or visit
spellingbee.com for Parents and Students information.