Student Orientation will be August 12th and 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed from 1:00 – 2:00) for all students. During this time families will have the opportunity to visit their student’s classroom, drop off school supplies, purchase items such as uniforms, ID’s and planners (credit cards only please), learn about VOLY and sign up for PTO. Please see the attached orientation letters below:
The 2019-2020 school supply lists are now available – click on the links below to access the desired grade level.
Kinder – 2nd Grade School Supply List
3rd – 5th Grade School Supply List
August 14th is the first day of school. We look forward to seeing all of our students and are excited for another great year!
Please see the attached Academic Calendar for the 2019-2020 school year below.
“We are very happy to continue to reward our staff for their dedication to excellence,” said Fatih Ay, CEO of Harmony Public Schools. “Every year our 34,000 plus students consistently exceed state education standards. Our teacher’s hard work is recognized annually by major publications, such as US News Best High Schools, and noted children’s advocacy groups.”
In addition to a base salary increase of between $3,500 & $5,000, teachers will be awarded a stipend of $1,000 if they have between 5 and 9 years of classroom experience. Those with more than 10 years’ experience will receive $2,000. “We see this as an investment not only in our teachers but in our students as well,” Ay said.
The new salary schedule follows Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of the $11.5 Billion school finance reform package. Harmony chose to target additional funding into pay & benefits for teachers and staff. These increases have been presented to the HPS Board of Directors, and will be up for approval after receiving regulations from TEA.
Harmony Proposed Pay Increases
You can now access your child’s STAAR results online by visiting the Texas Education Agency assessment website at TexasAssessment.gov. Please click the attachment below for directions.
Directions On How To Access STAAR Scores
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the mapping tool below to find a site near you.
STARTING JUNE 1, FIND A NEARBY MEAL SITE AND HOURS OF OPERATION
1 Call 211
2 Text* FOODTX to 877-877, or
3 Visit SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
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Nuestros niños necesitan comida nutritiva para aprender, crecer y prosperar—incluso cuando no hay escuela. Bajo el Programa de Servicios de Alimentos para Niños durante el Verano, los niños de 18 años de edad o menores pueden seguir comiendo comida saludable durante todo el verano, sin costo. Solo tienen que ir a un sitio de comida que participe en el programa.
A PARTIR DEL 1 DE JUNIO BUSQUE UN SITIO DE COMIDA CERCANO Y LAS HORAS DE OPERACIÓN
1 Llame al 211
2 Envíe un mensaje de texto* COMIDA al 877–877, o
3 Visite SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
Parent Information Rack Card
The Summer reading lists for kindergarten through eighth-grade scholars are now ready. Please see the links below:
Summer Reading List (Kinder Through Fifth Grade)
Summer Reading List (Incoming 6-8 Grade)
Thursday, May 30th, is the last day of school. It has been a great year with all of our wonderful scholars, families and staff. Have a fun-filled Summer and we look forward to seeing you back for the 2019-2020 school year!
Monday, May 27th, is a student and staff holiday in remembrance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, May 28th.
Parents/Guardians of scholars in Kinder, Fifth and Eighth grades:
If you would like to purchase pictures for promotion/graduation, the order forms will come home May 1st through May 3rd and extra copies will be available in the front office (cash only please). Prices will be listed on the order forms. Thank you!
We will hold our ceremonies on Thursday, May 30th, and this is also the last day of school. Please click the link below to view the schedule.
May 6th and May 13th – 17th will be a closed campus to all visitors due to STAAR testing. Please make sure that your student goes to bed early and gets a good breakfast. Good luck to our scholars taking the test!
We invite you to attend the Fiesta Parade that Pre-K through second-grade scholars will march in on Thursday, April 25th. Families may start arriving at 1:30. It is not required to sign in at the front office since the parade will take place outside. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Students may dress their “Fiesta Best” on Thursday, April 25th. Restrictions: no heels or open-toed shoes, sleeveless dresses/tops (unless a shirt with sleeves is worn underneath) and dresses/skirts must come to the knees please.
Friday, April 26th, is a student and staff holiday. Classes will resume Monday, April 29th.
We will be offering free breakfast to all of our scholars on April 9th & 10th (from 7:15-7:50) to prepare for the STAAR test. McDonald’s is also offering free breakfast to students (grade 3rd-8th) and TEACHERS on Tuesday, April 9th.
Friday, April 19th, and Monday, April 22nd, are student and staff holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. Enjoy your four-day break!
We invite you to join us for our Spring Carnival that will be held on Thursday, April 18, from 5:00PM through 7:00PM. Tickets will be sold for food and activities.
April 8th through April 12th will be a closed campus to all visitors due to STAAR testing. Please make sure that your student goes to bed early and gets a good breakfast. Good luck to our scholars taking the test!
There will be Local Wellness Policy Committee Meeting at 09:30 am on Wednesday, April 03, 2019 at Harmony Public Schools San Antonio District Office, 6812 Alamo Downs Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78238.
