Order your 2020-21 Yearbook for the pre-sale price of $26.00 before December 31st online at www.balfour.com
Good Afternoon Harmony Parent/Guardian,
Our child nutrition assistants will be available next week to assist you one on one with completing lunch applications. Join any time that is convenient for you on Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please check your email for the zoom link.
Please see the attached PDF below that includes:
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Information to better understand the importance of submitting a lunch application
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How to complete the lunch application in SchoolCafe
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As well as a hard copy of the paper application
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Buenas tardes, padre / tutor de Harmony,
Nuestros asistentes de nutrición infantil estarán disponibles la próxima semana para ayudarlo individualmente a completar las solicitudes de almuerzo. Únase en cualquier momento que le resulte conveniente del lunes 26 de octubre al viernes 30 de octubre de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm. Vea el enlace de zoom en su correo electronico.
Consulte el PDF adjunto a continuación que incluye:
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Información para comprender mejor la importancia de enviar una solicitud de almuerzo
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Cómo completar la solicitud de almuerzo en SchoolCafe
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Copia de la solicitud de almuerzo en papel
Gracias y tiene ¡Un maravilloso día!
Helpful Guides/Guías útiles
- Why is it important to complete your lunch application
Lunch application FAQ sheet 2020.pdf
Lunch applications FAQ sheet 2020 Spanish.pdf
- Completing your application on SchoolCafe
Creating your School Cafe Account.pdf
SchoolCafeApplicationguideEnglish.pdf
SchoolCafeApplicationguideSpanish.pdf
- Paper Applications
Harmony School of Innovation is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org.
Launched in 2018, the College Success Award honors schools that excel in ensuring students prepare for college, enroll in college, and succeed once they get there. This year, Harmony School of Innovation is among 2,158 award-winning schools from 29 states who have demonstrated a successful track record of graduating students who later enroll in two- or four-year college, are ready for college-level coursework, and persist on to their second year, according to available data from each state.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the physical and financial health of the nation, Harmony School of Innovation is ensuring students graduate with the skills and resources to succeed as postsecondary scholars and productive citizens. College- and career-ready graduates are critical to fueling the U.S. economy, as 70 percent of jobs will require a postsecondary degree by 2027.
Despite the unprecedented disruptions to the educational landscape this year, Harmony School of Innovation has adopted and upheld many best practices to support their students’ college preparation and success, including providing access to rigorous academic offerings both within school and through extracurricular programs.
“We applaud Harmony School of Innovation for prioritizing high-quality public education, putting students on the path to bright futures,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools.org. “Over the past year, students, parents, teachers, and communities have relied on one another like never before. We congratulate and thank all of these individuals at Harmony Science Academy for their unwavering pursuit of college success for all students.”
Dear Harmony Tigers, join us in celebrating Fall with a pumpkin decorating contest! It is open to all grades and entries will be accepted from October 19 – 23. Photos of the pumpkins will be uploaded to our school Facebook page where fans will vote for their favorites by grade level (K-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12) by whoever receives the Most Likes. To enter your pumpkin submission, you may use the Pumpkin Form. Good luck to all contestants! For questions, contact Mrs. Aguilera at paguilera@harmonytx.org .
Good Morning Harmony Parent/Guardian,
Please see the PDF attached in regards to lunch applications and household income verification forms.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Lunch application and household income verification FAQ sheet 2020.pdf
Buenos Días Padre/Tutor de Harmony,
Por favor, vea el PDF adjunto con respecto a las solicitudes de almuerzo y los formularios de verificación de ingresos del hogar.
Gracias y que tengas un día maravilloso!
Lunch application and household income verification FAQ sheet 2020 Spanish.pdf
Helpful Guides
What have you been doing to pass the time during quarantine?
I have been engaging in a healthier lifestyle by working out and eating healthier. However, I have also kept in touch with my friends and binge watched many different Netflix shows.
What are you doing to make the best out of your senior year?
I am always keeping in contact with my friends so we don’t lose touch with each other, and keeping myself more disciplined to study and finish the year strong.
How are you staying in touch with your classmates?
I am staying in touch with my classmates through texting and face-timing each other constantly, whether to just hang out or to help each other with homework.
How has virtual learning changed the way you study?
Virtual learning has changed the way I study by having me study right after school ends as opposed to waiting a few hours to start my homework. Also, I can study throughout the day, especially during lunch, when we have a break.
How have you prepared for the challenges you are facing this school year?
I have prepared for the challenges I am facing this year mainly by leaning on my friends and family for any support that I need, and by keeping myself more organized at home so I don’t struggle with any school work.
Describe your workplace at home.
My workplace at home consists of a quiet area for me to focus with minimal distraction, a desk for me to do my school work, and a chair comfortable enough for me to withstand throughout the day.
What song has kept you motivated throughout quarantine? Why?
The song that has kept me motivated throughout quarantine is Only Angel by Harry Styles mainly because it’s a very upbeat song, and I usually need energetic songs to stimulate my working process.
What are your hopes for after you graduate from high school?
After I graduate from high school, I hope to attend college and study biology to pursue a career in Dermatology.
What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
Some advice I would give to upcoming freshman is to never give yourself an excuse to start slacking on schoolwork, because your grades will always matter. Also, don’t be afraid to join clubs and different sports if given the opportunity, especially if you’re interested in them, because you will very quickly regret not doing so.
What are your top three university choices?
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech, and UTEP.
National School Lunch Week!
Oct. 12 -16th and revolution foods will be
providing and raffling prizes. Two per
school throughout the week! The
golden raffle ticket will be affixed to the
bottom of a meal tray or inside the bag
of distance learners. **Days of raffle,
lunch periods and trays or bags are
chosen randomly, so be sure check your
meal for the winning ticket!
Harmony Newsletter October 2020
Dear Class of 2023 and Parents,
College may still be 1.5 years away (wow!), but it’s never too early to start planning for the future.
Attached you will find great information regarding a Virtual College Fair that is available for the El Paso community.
Harmony School of Innovation
Invites all Parents of ESL students to attend our first meeting!
When: Friday, October 9, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Via Zoom Meeting
-ESL night RSVP google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwCKtFkUGJmQvc-s1PE1jXfZ1l2c47GGaEL_5NBl3r2u5o0w/viewform
-Zoom link (login using your child’s school zoom account) https://harmonytx.zoom.us/j/81503278786?pwd=S2gwVXBXT3crcFdhQVdlTS8wLzhCZz09
Good day, Harmony Family!
Having your children return to campus for in-person learning is a big decision and Harmony School of Innovation needs to know your preference. This is a friendly reminder that there is a survey titled “Instruction Re-Selection Form” located in Skyward (Family Access) that needs to be filled out by the parent or Guardian of every HSI student. The current survey is in regards to your child returning to in-person learning when teachers are present at the campus. Please be sure to click “submit form” after filling out the survey.
If you have already filled out this survey, your preference has been recorded and there is no further action required – unless your preference changes. You may change your preference at any time by resubmitting the survey.
If you have not submitted your preference using the Skyward survey, be sure to do so promptly.
Thank you,
¡Buen día, familia Harmony!
Hacer que sus hijos regresen al campus para el aprendizaje en persona es una gran decisión y Harmony School of Innovation necesita conocer su preferencia. Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que hay una encuesta titulada “Formulario de reelección de instrucción” ubicada en Skyward (Acceso familiar) que debe ser completada por el padre o tutor de cada estudiante de HSI. La encuesta actual se refiere a que su hijo regrese al aprendizaje en persona cuando los maestros están presentes en el campus. Asegúrese de hacer clic en “enviar formulario” después de completar la encuesta.
Si ya ha completado esta encuesta, su preferencia ha sido registrada y no se requiere ninguna otra acción, a menos que cambie su preferencia. Puede cambiar su preferencia en cualquier momento volviendo a enviar la encuesta.
Si no ha enviado su preferencia utilizando la encuesta Skyward, asegúrese de hacerlo de inmediato.
Gracias,
You are cordially invited to attend Harmony School of Innovation at El Paso 2020-2021 Tile I Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 3:30 pm. Please sign up at the following link https://forms.gle/6CEvi6kqHg1jR7Dv5
Download Image Share from the App Store or Google Play and enter code 110632 to submit your photos or email them directly to vastorga@harmonytx.org
Parents,
Please visit www.schoolcafe.com to fill out a Child Nutrition application if you have not done so already. These prizes are for all the students who complete a meal application on or after September 25th until October 9th. The application must be filled out by parents or tutors. Please request a paper application if you are unable to apply online.
Prizes are :
K-5 movie night and popcorn party
6-12 Free dress pass
Dates are to be determined once we are all back on campus and safety conditions allow it.
(TEXAS) – On the eve of National Principals Month, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $27.8 million Teacher and School Leader Incentive grant to Harmony Public Schools to train, equip, and retain top-level school leaders at its campuses across the state.
This project will strengthen and evolve Harmony’s existing Human Capital Management System, developed through a previous Department of Education grant project (Teacher Incentive Fund, 2016), to more explicitly focus on strengthening instructional leadership by better positioning and supporting current and rising principals and instructional leadership teams to excel and remain in their roles—especially in high-need schools. Harmony has 50 schools designated as high-needs throughout the state.
The project design draws on proven research showing that strong instructional leadership improves educator effectiveness, which, in turn, accelerates growth in student outcomes.
“Great schools require great leadership,” said Harmony CEO Fatih Ay. “That’s why one of our highest priorities at Harmony Public Schools is to equip our principals and other school leaders with the tools they need to build cultures of achievement, character, and community at their campuses.”
Harmony was one of only 13 school systems in the country to receive the DOE grant and the largest of three Texas recipients.
“Great teachers deserve to be treated as the professionals they are and to be compensated accordingly,” U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said in a statement Wednesday, September 1. “All too often, though, they lack access to relevant professional development courses and are compensated on a step-scale ladder that treats them like cogs in a machine instead of as individuals with unique talents and interests. We’ve challenged today’s awardees to rethink all of that, and they have risen to the challenge.”
The new funding brings the total amount awarded to Harmony by the Department of Education within the past few years to $92.5 million.
- In 2012, the DOE awarded Harmony a $30 million Race to the Top grant to support locally developed plans to personalize and deepen student learning, directly improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare every student to succeed in college and their careers.
- In 2016, the DOE awarded Harmony a $26.7 million Teacher Incentive Fund grant to develop a merit-based system for rewarding its highest-performing teachers. (The system, known as H-STEP, was foundational in Harmony being named to the Texas Education Agency’s inaugural class of Teacher Incentive Allotment districts in Fall 2020.)
- In 2018, the DOE awarded Harmony an $8 million Education Innovation Research grant to build upon Harmony’s project-based learning STEM model for Grade 6-12 students by introducing similar curricula to students in Grade K-5, and by creating a system of support and professional development for elementary school teachers.
“Great principals and school leaders, given their unique talents and devotion to their teachers and students, should receive the support they need to continue to be successful,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan. “Under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, the U.S. Department of Education provides assistance to school districts that are rethinking how to strengthen instructional leadership to make sure principals and leadership teams are well equipped to support their teachers and students. I look forward to seeing how the grant funds are utilized by Harmony Public Schools.”
Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning, and college readiness. In 2020, Harmony hadall 23 high school campuses named among the Best High Schools in America by U.S. News and World Report, 13 named to the Best STEM High Schools in America by Newsweek, and earned two National School of Character recognitions from Character.org.
Harmony Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year for both students and team members.
About Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools are 58 high performing PreK-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math- and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. At Harmony Public Schools, we believe every child can succeed, and we are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools and our 58 campuses across Texas, please visit: www.harmonytx.org, and follow us on Twitter at @HarmonyEdu and ‘Like’ us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarmonyTexas.
What have you been doing to pass the time during quarantine?
I have been studying for the SAT, playing the Sims 4, and practicing for All-State
What are you doing to make the best out of your senior year?
Try and talk to my friends throughout the day to keep in touch and at least have some sense of normalcy.
How are you staying in touch with your classmates?
Usually through lunch time zoom calls or group chat texts
How has virtual learning changed the way you study?
I have been studying more because there is more of a definite time line of everything and I can do everything on my own pace.
How have you prepared for the challenges you are facing this school year?
I have prepared by making sure I have a decent workplace so I can concentrate and have my own space to do school work.
Describe your workplace at home.
I have my desk next to my window for lighting for zoom calls. I have laptop on top of my desk and I have my iPad on the side, next to my laptop to do math homework and also draw for art class. I have a small bookshelf next to me with all of my supplies, close enough to not get out of frame for anything.
What song has kept you motivated throughout quarantine? Why?
TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME by The 1975 because it is an upbeat song and having upbeat songs to listen to gets me motivated to do things, rather than just sit down all day.
What are your hopes for after you graduate from high school?
I hope to go to a four-year college, hopefully either in Texas or California. I plan to go into either biology or mathematics/physics.
What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
One piece of advice that I would give to the incoming freshmen is “dont slack off”. Having slacked off in freshmen year really affected my rank and GPA, so knowing what I know now, slacking off is not the best thing to do, and that advice would carry into college.
What are your top three university choices?
My first two universities are tied. They are either the University of Texas at El Paso or the California State University at Fullerton. My third choice would be Texas Tech in Lubbock.
Parents,
We will be having our HSI Kinder – 12th Grade Book Distribution Drive Thru on our campus on the below dates and times. The drive thru station will be set up on the West Side of the Building facing Rushing. All students must complete the Book Agreement that will be available on the school website before picking up your child’s books.
