Wednesday Mail

May 15-19

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates

May 18- Chick Fil A Spirit Night

May 19- Field Day K-2 Morning 3-5 Afternoon

May 22- PBA Day (Student only event)

May 24- HSI Senior Walk 8:30 am

May 25- Kinder Graduation 8 am and 5th Grade Celebration 1 pm

May 26- Last Day of School Early Release 12:30 pm

Letter from Mrs. Meck

Letter from Mrs. Meck

HSA Fort Worth Parents and Families,

We are in the final days of this year, and they are a busy few days. Here is a rundown of the events.

Friday, May 19, is Field Day. Kindergarten – 2nd grade from 8 am – 10:30 am, 3rd – 5th grade from 11 am – 1:30 pm. If you plan to attend Field Day, you must sign in as a visitor through the Front Office and wear your badge all day. To speed up the process, you can complete the Fast Pass below. Your badge will be ready when you arrive in the lobby. You must have signed in this year to get a fast pass.

Monday, May 22, is PBA day. The students use their PBA points from the school year to “purchase” different prizes. Some options are slime making, ice cream making, soccer, dodgeball, movie, board games, shaving Mr. Ragsdale’s head, and more! This will be an event that is for students only. Parents will not attend this event.

Wednesday, May 24, is the Senior Walk and Fourth Grade Field Trip. The seniors, fifth graders, and kindergarteners will walk around the building together at 8:30 am. This is an HSA/HSI tradition. We sometimes have siblings that get to walk together! You can join us and stand in the front hall to cheer on the graduates. You must sign in, so use the fast pass below or come early with your ID. The fourth graders will walk to little people’s Park after the senior walk to enjoy some time there.

Thursday, May 25, is Graduation Day! The kindergarteners will have graduation at 8:00 am. They must arrive no later than 7:30 am so that teachers can get them in their caps and gowns. There will be refreshments after the ceremony. The fifth graders will be going to Little People Park in the morning and celebration at 1 pm in the gym. Parents can attend the 1 pm ceremony with refreshments after. All visitors must sign in. You can use the fast pass or arrive early with your ID.

Friday, May 26, is the last day of school and early release. All classrooms will have an End of Year breakfast that parents can join. Students will enjoy breakfast with their class and say their goodbyes for the summer. School lets out at 12: 30 pm.

It’s a lot going on most important thing is to be prepared to stand in lines if you do not fill out the fast pass for each event you are attending. The front doors on the left will be for fast passes and the right will be for scanning your ID.

As always thank you for giving myself and the HSA FW staff the opportunity to be apart of your scholars education this year. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces next year.

Thank you,

Mrs. Meck

Principal

kmeck@harmonytx.org

Fast Pass Application

Sign up here if you plan to attend. We will have your ID badges ready.

Student Considerations for 2023-2024 School Year

Student Considerations for 2023-2024 School Year

In the next few weeks, our staff will begin assembling class lists for next year. This form is for families to share any important information they feel will be helpful in creating classes. Please note: we do not take specific teacher requests, and while your information will certainly be considered, we cannot guarantee it will be honored due to the multiple layers of data we review. Please complete the form by May 24th.

Summer School

Summer School

If your student qualifed for summer school you received an email from Mr. Ragsdale today. Please confirm your scholar’s attendance by emailing him at bragsdale@harmonytx.org

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3D Printing Volunteers Needed

3D Printing Volunteers Needed

Volunteer help needed! Our 3D printing competition students made an amazing, interactive board to help our Special Education and non-verbal students stay included in their classes and express their needs. We would like for all teachers and all students in these classes to have a copy of the board by next year. We need help printing the boards and pieces over the summer. You can do this fun activity with your child for FREE at the public library. It will help them create an inclusive learning environment for all students. These boards and pieces take several hours to print, but that time will fly by when you’re enjoying summer reading. If you can help with the 3D printing, please email rbrown@harmonytx.org for the design files you will need to take to the library. Thank you!!

Its Field Day Time!

Its Field Day Time!

** Shirts were handed out. We have limited amount of extras in the front office for purchase

● You may complete the pre-check in by filling out the google doc prior to Field Day –

Last day for pre-check in will be TODAY Wednesday May 17th. (Link below called Fast Pass Application). All others will be required to come to the front office and check in with their government ID. No Exceptions!

Date: Friday May 19th

Time: 8am to 1:30pm

(Kindergarten – 2nd grade from 8am – 10:30am, 3rd – 5th grade from 11am – 1:30pm).

 

Important Information:

● Parents will only be allowed to attend the outside activities scheduled for your student’s grade level. You will not be allowed inside the building to visit their classrooms.

● You may complete the pre-check in by filling out the google doc prior to Field Day –

Last day for pre-check in will be Wednesday May 17th. (Link below called Fast Pass Application).

● Parking will be located at the back of the parking lot, please stay clear of any activities going on.

 

Tips and Reminders

Attire  Students are allowed to wear shorts or activity pants with their field day shirt or solid color shirt that matches their grade (Kinder-Yellow, 1st-Pink, 2nd-Red, 3rd-Purple, 4th-Orange, 5th -Green). DRESS CODE still applies. NO shorts above the knee (NO running shorts). Students will not be able to participate if they are not in proper attire!

Water Play – There will be water balloons, a water slide, and squirt bottle tag. Please send a towel and an extra set of clothes for your child to change into (make sure you have labeled their name). NO swimsuits allowed (even under your clothes)!

Sunscreen – Your student will be outside half of the day, so sunscreen can be very important. PLEASE put sunscreen on your child before school. You may also send sunscreen to school with your child.

Wear Socks – All Students MUST have socks on to play on the bounce house.

Sack Lunch- Students will need to bring a sack lunch to eat, school lunch will be a sack lunch as well. Please put your child’s name on their lunch. Lunch times may vary based off scheduling, reach out to your student’s homeroom teacher for more information.

Water Bottle – Please make sure that your students water bottle is labeled. Students will have time for drinks and restroom throughout the day inside as well.

Chairs – Just a reminder that there is no seating outside if you are attending.

Donations- If you are donating any items, please bring them to H.S.A. by Monday May 15th.

** Signup Genius – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A9AA28ABFF2-field4

· While we expect everyone to have fun and enjoy the day, if there is a behavior concern, students will be redirected. If the behavior continues, students may be asked to go home.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time!

 

Thank you,

Coach Pacos

cpacos@harmonytx.org

(817) – 263-0700

Yearbooks.

Yearbooks were passed out yesterday, Tuesday, 5/16/2023. Thank you to everyone who purchased one! You can still order your yearbook at https://tr5.treering.com/validate using passcode 1016687896392945.
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Summer Slide

Summer Slide

Have you heard of the summer slide?

Summer break is typically a time for kids to kick back, indulge in a little extra screen time, play outside, and embrace the kind of freedom that only comes with being young and having zero responsibilities. However, all of this free time can lead to the summer slide, a regression in academic proficiency due to summer break, and experts warn it is hindering kids’ progress when they head back to school (Scholastic.com).

For more information on why this is so important, visit this helpful site from Scholastic Parents.

Learn even more about how reading can change people for the better:

7 Ways Readers Think Differently Than Non-Readers

Readers Are More Satisfied With Their Lives…

Fort Worth's Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

Fort Worth’s Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

WHEN

Saturday, June 3rd, 2-5pm

 

WHERE

2401 University Drive

Fort Worth, TX

 

MORE INFORMATIONKick your summer off to a smart start with the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge at Trinity Park!

This challenge will be open from June 1 – August 12, 2023.

First, sign up online to earn a prize! Then, complete activities all summer for even more prizes! No library card is necessary.

Then, download the Beanstack App. You can download the app for Apple or Google Play can be accessed through the app on your phone.

The Fort Worth Library host a number of other events, cultural programs, and activities for the whole family. Check out all of their wonderful programs, classes, and calendar here.

 

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STEM Camp

We will have a free STEM Camp July 10 -14 from 8 am to 2 pm. We only have 25 spots, so the first 25 students will be able to join. A link to sign up will be sent out on Monday, May 22, at 8 am.Check out the video below to see the fun activities that are in store this year!

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Title III Event

Title III Event

PARENTS – TEA COMMUNITY EVENT – VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY 5/19/23 AT 9:00 AM

 

Come join us for this informative session on community organizations and community resources. This Community Engagement event will focus on bringing together families of Emergent Bilingual students and immigrant families and providing valuable resources offered by the community. You can join from the comfort of your home, etc. I hope to see you all there! GO TIGERS, GO HUSKIES, GO PANTHERS

Join us here

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 262 855 983 161

Download Teams | Join on the web

 

2023-2024 Finalized Academic Calendar

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May Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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Phone Calls

Phone Calls

If you are placing a call to our campus, and you do not reach the automated message, that means the phone lines are temporarily down. You are welcome to try emailing instead.
Secretary- rosa.diaz@harmonytx.org
Registrar- destiny.ramirez@harmonytx.org
Attendance- mable.mendoza@harmonytx.org
Nurse- lburk@harmonytx.org

Front Office Closed 2:15 pm - 2:45pm

Front Office Closed 2:15 pm – 2:45pm

This is a reminder the front office is closed daily from 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm. If your child has an appointment, you will need to pick them up prior to 2:15 pm or at normal dismissal starting at 2:45 pm.

Think College Thursday

Think College Thursday

Tomorrow is “Think College Thursday” every Thursday, students can wear college T-Shirts with their uniform pants.

Counselors Corner

Ms. Loper, our school counselor’s website is updated monthly.

Dress Code

Click for dress code expectations

2022-2023 Traffic Plan and Procedures

Click the link for Traffic plan and procedures

Lunch Visitor Schedule

Click here to sign up to eat lunch with your child.