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Interested in Science Fair? Do you enjoy learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? Have MORE great project ideas?
Want to compete with other students from HSE-Laredo and South Texas? Then Science fair is for you!
Why do Science Fair?
• It’s a great opportunity for hands-on learning, even at home!
• Allows you to develop, investigate, and design your own project.
• Allows you to improve your presentation skills by presenting to community professionals.
• Gain lifelong experiences by meeting fellow competitors and finding mentors.
Interested but need inspiration?
Visit the following websites for inspiration or for some great ideas:
• https://www.sciencenews.org/
• https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
• https://www.societyforscience.org/research-at-home/609076
For more information on how to get started or how to participate contact:
Ms. A. Garcia at ashley.garcia@harmonytx.org
*All Science Fair Competitions will be taking place virtually for 2020-2021*
For more information please click here
2020-2021 Science Fair Club
MEETING DATES:
Every Tues. and Thurs. at 4:00 PM
MENTORS* (Please contact for more information):
Mrs. Martinez- Biology
memartinez@harmonytx.org
Ms. Shinn-Chemistry
ashinn@harmonytx.org
Ms. Garcia-Biology
ashley.garcia@harmonytx.org
*Other teachers may serve as mentors. Mentors listed are those leading the Science Fair Clubs.*
All zoom links will be sent Thursday morning.
Todos los enlaces de Zoom se enviarán el Jueves por la mañana.
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the additions workers have made over the years to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Enjoy your day off students, teachers, staff and parents. #LaborDay
https://harmonytx.zoom.us/j/99772285539?pwd=cUZ1cUxYNm1PTU1vYkZvK1cwOFQ1dz09
Goal/Purpose: Review, evaluate and update/develop Written Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy and the School-Parent Compact
Agenda Items:
Title I Program Presentation
Dear Harmony Public School Laredo Parents/Guardians 8/27/2020
We are proud to announce Harmony Public Schools Laredo along with neighboring school districts have partnered with the City of Laredo to provide students free Wifi resources for remote learning. Please review the graphic below for available free public Hotspot connections.
For more information click here
Estimados padres / tutores de Harmony Public School Laredo: 8/27/2020
Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony Laredo, junto con los distritos escolares vecinos, se han asociado con la Ciudad de Laredo para proporcionar a los estudiantes recursos de Wifi gratis para el aprendizaje remoto. Revise la gráfica a continuación para ver las conexiones de puntos de acceso públicos disponibles.
Beginning of School Year 2020-2021 Items/ Artículos Para el Comienzo del Año Escolar 2020-2021
Please click on each link below to see more information / Por Favor haga clic en cada enlace a continuación para ver más información.
School Supply List / Lista de Útiles Escolares
Academic Calendar 2020-2021 / Calendario Academico 2020-2021
Student Orientation / Orientación Estudiantil
Teacher Information / Información del Maestro
Uniform Information / Información de Uniformes
Chromebook Request Form / Formulario de Solicitud de Chromebook
Lunch Application Form / Formulario de Solicitud de Almuerzo
Greetings Esteemed Hawks,
I hope that you had an amazing summer and are ready to return to school! We are excited to begin another academic year to better help you achieve your greatest academic and professional goals. With this being said, please note the following regarding AP courses and AP Appeal Requests:
1) Scholars who were not placed in the original AP roster may appeal the decision. Scholars must submit 1 AP Appeal Form per class that they wish to appeal.
2) The completed AP Appeal Form must be turned in by Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. AP Appeal Forms will not be accepted beyond August 19th, 2020, 11:59PM.
3) You may access the AP Appeal Form here. Download the form, type the requested information, and e-mail the completed form to Mr. C. Cantu at <ccantu@harmonytx.org>.
4) The AP Committee, composed of other educators, will review the appeal form and determine whether the scholar is eligible to be admitted into the course. The scholar’s name will not be shared until an approval/denial decision has been finalized.
5) We project for AP appeal decisions to be finalized by Friday, August 28.
6) If the scholar is admitted into the AP course, the scholar must complete a portion of the AP summer assignment as communicated by the teacher.
7) Due to the nature of scheduling, some scholars may require an extensive schedule change to be placed into the course. There is a rare likelihood that the scholar won’t be able to be placed into the course even if their appeal is approved.
8) For questions regarding the AP Appeal Form, you may contact Mr. C. Cantu at <ccantu@harmonytx.org>.
9) For questions regarding schedules, you may contact your respective academic counselor:
Dear HSE Parents/Guardians,
2020 – 2021 Lunch application are available on School Cafe for completion. You may visit www.schoolcafe.com to apply online with last years credentials. For any questions or concerns you may contact Ms. Martinez at jmartinez@harmonytx.org or at 956-791-0007
Thank you,
HSE – Laredo
Estimados HSE padres / tutores,
2020 – 2021 La solicitud de lonche está disponible en School Cafe para completar. Puede visitar www.schoolcafe.com para solicitar en línea con las credenciales del año pasado. Para cualquier pregunta o inquietud, puede comunicarse con la Sra. Martinez a jmartinez@harmonytx.org o al 956-791-0007
Gracias,
HSE – Laredo
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In response to recent school closures we are gathering information about the ability of our students to continue learning at home using online materials and/or a virtual classroom. Please complete the following survey to help us understand the availability of internet and devices in your home. This will allow us to determine which students need Chromebook and a hotspot device so we can provide our students to support continued learning at home.
* Please fill out this form for each Harmony student you have.
Estimados Padres y Tutores,
En respuesta a los recientes cierres de escuelas, estamos recopilando información sobre la capacidad de nuestros estudiantes para continuar aprendiendo en casa usando materiales en línea y/o clase virtual. Complete la siguiente encuesta para ayudarnos a comprender la disponibilidad de Internet y dispositivos en su hogar. Esto nos permitirá determinar qué estudiantes necesitan Chromebook y un dispositivo hotspot para que podamos proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes para apoyar el aprendizaje continuo en casa.
*Por favor llene este formulario para cada estudiante de Harmony que tenga
Harmony School of Excellence – Laredo Technology Survey Form / HSE Laredo Formulario de encuesta de tecnologíaGoal: Expand Distance Learning Opportunities for students who need technology at home
Harmony Public Schools is committed to helping students and their teachers continue learning outside of school. Students with no technology device available for at-home learning may receive a Chromebook for their use at home. The limit for checkout is one device per Harmony family.
Objetivo: ampliar las oportunidades de aprendizaje a distancia para los estudiantes que necesitan tecnología en casa
Las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony se comprometen a ayudar a los estudiantes y a sus maestros a seguir aprendiendo fuera de la escuela. Los estudiantes sin dispositivos tecnológicos disponibles para el aprendizaje en el hogar pueden recibir un Chromebook para su uso en el hogar. El límite para pagar es un dispositivo por familia Harmony.
Chromebook distribution is scheduled for Monday, August 3rd 2020. / La distribución de Chromebook está programada para el Lunes 3 de Agosto de 2020.
To request a Chromebook please click on the links below / Para solicitar una Chromebook, haga clic en los enlaces a continuación
To View The AP English Language and Composition 2020 – 2021 Summer Assignment Details Please Click Here
To view the 9th Grade Summer 2020 Reader Information Please Click Here
To view the 10th Grade Summer 2020 Reader Information Please Click Here
To view the 11th Grade Summer 2020 Reader Information Please Click Here
To view the 12th Grade Summer 2020 Reader Information Please Click Here
For more information please click here
Para más información haga clic aquí
Esteemed Hawks,
Firstly, I hope that you and your families are doing well. Secondly, I hope that you are off to a wonderful start to summer! Please view the following information regarding Advanced Placement (AP) courses:
1) If you were admitted into an AP class for the 2020-2021 school year, your teacher has sent you a Google Classroom code where you can access your summer assignment. To check if you received a Google Classroom invite, follow these steps:
2) If you have limited internet access, our school may provide you with the hard-copy packet.
3) If you were not admitted into the AP class, you may appeal the decision by submitting the completed AP Appeal Form to Mr. Cantu by Friday, August 14th. The AP Committee will review the appeals during the second week of school and determine whether or not the student will be placed into the AP class. Students will still be responsible for completing a portion of the summer assignment if they are approved for the course.
4) Scholars must submit the summer assignment at the beginning of the school year to remain enrolled in the AP class. Scholars who do not submit the summer assignment will be dropped from the class.
5) Contact the following teachers if you have questions regarding the AP Summer assignment:
We look forward to seeing you at the beginning of the year. Do not hesitate to contact your AP teachers if you have questions regarding the AP class or the summer assignment. Have a wonderful break!
Attention HSE Parents,
Please click on the link below to learn about the “Optional End of Year Assessment” that Texas Education Agency developed.
Harmony Public Schools will not register for this test as a district but the parents are more than welcome to register their children individually to check how well their children have learned this academic year.
Atención padres de familia de HSE-Laredo
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información sobre la “Evaluación opcional de fin de año” que desarrolló la Agencia de Educación de Texas.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony no se registrarán para este examen como distrito, pero los padres son bienvenidos a registrar a sus hijos individualmente para verificar qué tan bien han aprendido sus hijos este año académico.
Dear Parent/Guardians and Scholars,
First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are doing well. We would simply like to share the following key information regarding Google Classroom assignment due dates, hardcopy packet due dates, report cards, and locker item distribution.
Assignments
Google Classroom assignments must be submitted by Sunday, May 24th, 11:59PM.
If your child received a hard-copy homework packet, the packet is due on Tuesday, May 26th, during the following times:
Morning: 8:30AM-12:00PM
Afternoon: 1:00PM- 4:00PM
Our school will not accept assignments before or after the date and times indicated above.
Report cards will be mailed out by June 12th, 2020.
Chromebooks
Borrowed Chromebooks need to be returned on Wednesday, May 27th and Thursday, May, 28th from 1PM – 4PM.
Lockers
Thank you for your patience while we pack up your child’s belongings and come up with a plan to safely return the items. We would like for you to be able to come and pick up your child’s locker items. Please follow the directions below as best as possible.
Locker Schedule:
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM
9th Grade
10th Grade
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – 1:00PM – 4:00 PM
11th Grade
12th Grade
Thursday, May 28, 2020 – 1:00PM – 4:00 PM
For parents who were not available to pick up on Wednesday, May 27th or Thursday, May 28th.
For more information please click here
Esteemed Harmony Family,
First and foremost, I hope that you and your family are doing well! We would like to take this time to communicate that HSE-Laredo will provide summer and fall dual credit courses through Lone Star College. Please view the following important information:
1) Thoroughly read the HSE-Laredo dual credit action plan document.
2) If you are new to dual credit and would like to register for summer or fall, you must complete the steps on pages 3-5.
3) If you have taken at least 1 dual credit course and would like to register for summer or fall, you must complete the steps on pages 6-7.
4) If you wish to take a dual credit summer course, you must complete the steps in the document by Friday, May 15th, 2020.
5) If you wish to enroll in a dual credit fall course, you must complete the steps in the document by Friday, August 7th, 2020; however, we urge you to complete the items by May 29th, 2020, so we can address any issues that may arise.
6) Our counseling team will assist you throughout this dual credit endeavor. Please contact the following counselors if you require assistance:
11: N. Chelik nchelik@harmonytx.org
10: I. Pala ipala@harmonytx.org
9: L. Cantu lcantu@harmonytx.org
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
Our District is working tirelessly to make the transition to Distance Learning more manageable. You will see some updates to your child’s Google Classrooms over this coming week.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM UPDATES
GRADING POLICY
■ E: Excellent
■ S: Satisfactory
■ N: Needs Improvement
■ X: Not Assessed at This Time
○ 1st -12th Grades will receive no numerical grades assigned in Skyward during distance learning time (4th Qtr.) Students will receive one of the performance indicators below based on Google Classroom Progress.
■ E: Excellent 80-100
■ S: Satisfactory 70-79
■ N: Needs Improvement 0-69
■ I: Incomplete- For students who do not interact with their Google Classroom
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
DAILY WORK EXPECTATIONS
○ Grades 6-8- 3.0-3.5 hours a day
○ Grades 9-12- 3.5-4.0 hours a day
On Behalf of the San Antonio, Laredo and Brownsville Administrators, Teachers, and Staff
We hope that these updates will make things a bit easier for you when planning your daily routine. Please stay healthy and safe!
Estimados padres y / o tutores,
Nuestro distrito está trabajando incansablemente para que la transición al aprendizaje a distancia sea más manejable. Verá algunas actualizaciones en las Aulas de Google de su hijo durante la próxima semana.
ACTUALIZACIONES DE AULAS DE GOOGLE
POLÍTICA DE CALIFICACIÓN
■ E: excelente
■ S: satisfactorio
■ N: necesita mejorar
■ X: no evaluado en este momento
○ Los grados 1º a 12º no recibirán calificaciones numéricas asignadas en Skyward durante el tiempo de aprendizaje a distancia (4º trimestre). Los estudiantes recibirán uno de los siguientes indicadores de rendimiento en función del progreso en el aula de Google.
■ E: excelente 80-100
■ S: satisfactorio 70-79
■ N: Necesita mejorar 0-69
■ I: Incompleto: para estudiantes que no interactúan con su Google Classroom
APOYO TUTORIAL
EXPECTATIVAS DE TRABAJO DIARIAS
○ Grados 6-8- 3.0-3.5 horas al día
○ Grados 9-12- 3.5-4.0 horas al día
En nombre de los administradores, maestros y personal de San Antonio, Laredo y Brownsville
Esperamos que estas actualizaciones le faciliten un poco las cosas cuando planifique su rutina diaria. ¡Por favor manténgase sano y seguro!
For more information please Click Here
Dear Scholars and Parents,
This week, we are completing the first phase of our distance learning program, the learning packets. Remember to complete your learning packets and return once classes resume. The next phase begins on Monday, April 6th, 2020. Students and teachers will go online for a comprehensive digital learning experience that includes elements of independent learning, video-based lessons, and a variety of online software, including Google Classroom.
Students will sign in to my harmonytx portal to reach integrated software and google classrooms on Chromebook or other devices. Students without computers or access to the internet at home should contact their school. For further details on accessing technology, you may visit https://www.parent.harmonytx.org/athomelearning and Free Internet access for 60 days
HPS will utilize Google G-Suite platform to provide learning plans for students. Students will log in to their My Harmony accounts to join the google classrooms by using the codes provided by their teachers. Teachers will use the platform to communicate, provide feedback, and assess the learning progress of their students. Harmony students have already been using blended learning software in their classrooms; software will be integrated into learning plans.
Throughout the next phases, our teachers will be available via email and other digital platforms to provide structure, guidance, and feedback. Once, our teachers set up their Google classroom, they will contact you to start the online learning experience. Information regarding grading and high school credits will be shared later.
Below, you will find the comprehensive plan and a sample daily schedule you can follow.
Please Click Here to view the plan details
Dear Parents,
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority at Harmony Public Schools. As new developments continue to unfold regarding the COVID-19 situation, we wanted to provide you an important update regarding the potential impact of the virus on our schools.
While there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported on our campuses or within our school family at this time, out of an abundance of caution we are announcing a temporary closure of all Harmony Public Schools campuses through Monday, April 6.
All school activities, field trips, athletics events, and competitions have also been cancelled during this time. At this time, we anticipate that classes will resume for students onTuesday, April 7.
This decision was made after discussions with and upon the recommendations of local health officials. We strongly believe it is the best decision for helping to keep our students, staff, and communities safe at this time.
During this closure, our Harmony team members will continue to work remotely to finalize the details of a distance-learning plan to make sure students continue to receive educational services with minimal interruption. You will receive regular updates on how this plan will be implemented.
We continue to urge families and team members to stay informed of current Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines related to the prevention of the spreading of viruses, including limiting out of town travel, “social distancing,” and self-quarantining for those who have recently traveled to impacted areas.
We recognize this is a rapidly evolving situation and will continue to aggressively monitor new developments and respond with appropriate actions based on the best interests of our Harmony families and the guidance of local health officials. Throughout this process, we will continue to communicate with you new information as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support during these unusual circumstances. With your continued collaboration, together we can provide a healthy learning environment for our students and staff.
For more information about Harmony’s response to the COVID-19 threat or to find resources for families, visit our Coronavirus “Response & Resource” page or one of the following links below.
Coronavirus Response & Resource Page
Requirements for Returning to School After Foreign Travel
Contact Harmony Health Services
We will continue to monitor the Coronavirus situation carefully and will keep you informed if any relevant new information becomes available.
For more information please click here
Esteemed Harmony Parents,
Harmony Public Schools is proactively monitoring the current status of the coronavirus and will continue to follow the guidance of our local health authorities. Our top priority is to keep all our Harmony families and students informed so they can remain healthy and safe.
As you are aware, our campus will have spring break between March 16th through March 20th. During this time, maintenance will thoroughly clean and disinfect our campus, including student electronics (chromebooks, headphones, laptops, etc.), with the recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
If you travel to CDC-identified high-risk sites, promptly notify your child’s teacher and campus administrator. Harmony teachers and staff are also advised of these recommendations.
If your child or anyone in your household feel sick leading up to the return to school, we strongly advise you to stay home and visit your family doctor for clearance prior to returning to school.
We thank you for entrusting your child with Harmony Public Schools and appreciate that you are doing your part to ensure that your child remains healthy and safe at all times. Classes are currently scheduled to resume on MONDAY, MARCH 23. If there is any change, we will provide you with necessary updates.
In the event that we must close school for a longer period of time, we want our scholars to be prepared to continue their learning at home. Therefore, they will be expected to complete assignments at home for class credit and grades. These assignments will be available online via the links/code below. To better accommodate our Harmony family, we will also print the assignments upon request from 9:00AM-3:00PM on March 24th (Tuesday) and March 25th (Wednesday). Please click on the links below in order to access the work packets.
1) Access one of the following links or scan the code: or
2) Double click the appropriate class title to access the
assignment folder
3) Complete the work
For more information please click here
Viernes 13 de Marzo de 2020
Estimados Padres de Familia,
Se les informa que el distrito escolar Harmony Public Schools monitorea con seriedad la situación de la propagación del coronavirus en nuestra comunidad y continúa comunicándose con las autoridades locales de salud. Nuestra máxima prioridad es la salud de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias y por esta razón continuaremos informándoles.
Como está programado, nuestra escuela tendrá el receso escolar de Spring Break durante la semana de marzo 16 a marzo 20. Durante este tiempo, el equipo de mantenimiento utilizará las medidas necesarias para desinfectar toda la escuela. Esto incluirá el equipo electrónico como las Chromebooks, computadoras, y audífonos. De esta manera seguiremos las recomendaciones dadas por la agencia gubernamental, Centro de control y prevención de enfermedades o CDC.
Si usted planea viajar a un lugar identificado de alto riesgo por la agencia gubernamental CDC por favor notifique al profesor(a) de su hijo(a) o al personal administrativo de la escuela. También, se le recomienda al personal educativo y administrativo seguir esta recomendación.
Si su hijo(a) o alguien de la familia está enfermo le sugerimos que se quede en casa y visite a un doctor para que obtenga un alta médica antes de regresar a la escuela.
De antemano, le agradecemos su confianza en Harmony Public Schools y apreciamos que usted ponga de su parte para que su hijo(a) continúe en un óptimo estado de salud. Es importante mencionar que las clases se reanudarán el próximo LUNES 23 DE MARZO DE 2020. En caso de algún cambio, nosotros se los informaremos.
En caso de que se tome la medida de extender el receso escolar por un periodo indefinido, nuestra escuela desea que los alumnos continúen con su aprendizaje en casa. Por este motivo, los alumnos deberán completar trabajos asignados por todos sus profesores y así puedan obtener calificaciones en este bimestre. Todos estos trabajos estarán en línea en los siguientes enlaces o códigos. En caso de que usted necesite que impriman los trabajos para su hijo(a), personal de la oficina estará disponible el próximo martes 24 de marzo y miércoles 25 de marzo entre las 9:00de la mañana y 3:00p.m. de la tarde. Para acceder a estos trabajos haga clic en los siguientes enlaces o escanee el código.
1. Acceda al siguiente enlace o escanee el código
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L9tZP-d9C79X-dvjVctg64_Q6ANs0jaJBufnzweGlSU/edit?usp=shar ing
2. Haga clic dos veces en la asignatura de su hijo(a) para acceder a los
trabajos.
3. Pida a su hijo(a) que lo complete.
Para más información haga clic aquí
