
Harmony School of Achievement
WEDNESDAY MAIL April 5, 2023
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, April 5 Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm
- Thursday, April 6 College Shirt Day
- Friday, April 7 NO school - Student/Staff Holiday
- Wednesday, April 12 Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 18 Reading/Language Arts STAAR (3rd-5th Grade)
- Wednesday, April 19 Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 25 Science STAAR (5th Grade)
- Wednesday, April 26 Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 2 Math STAAR (3rd-5th)
COLLEGE SHIRT DAY - April 6, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Outdoor Fun & Games-April 8th from 10am-12pm
T he Autism Dads Social Club is hosting fun in the park for children and youth on the autism spectrum and their neurotypical siblings. We plan to have:
Easter Egg Hunt
Bubbles Galore
Kites
Kickball Games
Free Snacks and Refreshments
Dads, moms, and the entire family are invited. Pre-registration required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-dads-social-club-outdoor-fun-and-games-tickets-574986810027
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center-April 17th from 10am-3pm
Children with autism spectrum disorder and their families are invited to experience the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center with dimmed lights, limited extra sounds, and no distracting motions during this private event. Extra signage is added to help visitors determine things not to climb on, and entrances between exhibits where it is good to stop and wait for an adult before continuing. Our Sensory Friendly Days offer a wonderful relief from extra stimuli. These exclusive events include the following modifications:
Less crowded environment
Light and sound reduction
Extra visual safety signage
Designated quiet rooms
https://www.visitsugarlandtx.com/event/sensory-friendly-day/4849/
Autism Prom- April 20th from 2-6pm
This is a FREE sensory-friendly social event for everyone with Autism and their siblings. All ages are invited to attend! They may wear whatever they like and are encouraged to dress up in neon!
This year's prom theme is LIGHT IT UP! The dance floor will be loaded with glow in the dark decor and we will be giving out light up accessories to the kids!
Success On The Spectrum will play kid-friendly, low volume music! Our Behavior Therapists will lead the children through games (musical chairs, limbo, etc) and popular line dances! CosPlay Alliance will have superhero characters interacting with the kids.
A free photobooth will be present for parents and kids to take pictures. Gallery Furniture will provide free food for all those that attend! Gluten free options available!
There is also lots of things to do in other parts of the furniture store: jump on the mattresses, indoor playground, and more!
Parking is tight, so we highly encourage Uber or carpooling.
COME AND PLAY WITH US!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-autism-prom-tickets-488693775237
Autism Awareness Resource Fair-April 22nd from 10am-1pm
Chrysalis Spectrum is hosting a Autism Awareness Resource fair at Vintage Park and you're invited to attend.
Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation mission is to create a career path for young and middle aged adults with a disability to learn office assistant skills to increase employability and inclusion in the workplace.
At the resource fair families will gain access to community resources available in the area for people who are on the spectrum. For more information about Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation visit www.ChrysalisSpectrumFoundation.org.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-awareness-resource-fair-tickets-536077992707?aff=ALLEVENTS
Family Fun Fest-April 22nd from 10am-1pm
Hope For Three is excited to announce its Inaugural Family Fun Fest on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at River Pointe Church in Richmond. It is a come and go event between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, rain or shine.
This festival is designed to bring Fort Bend county families with loved ones with special needs together. Families will also have fun and foster a sense of community and acceptance while learning about different programs and services available for special needs. Enjoy the outdoors with us. We will have bounce houses, a giant slide, games, balloon art, face painting, caricature artist, performers, giant bubbles, food trucks, a raffle, and more.
This event raises funds and awareness of autism, impacting a staggering 1 in 44 children. While the causes remain unknown, autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the United States. Families urgently need our help – the lifetime cost of care for just one autistic person is estimated to extend up to $2.4 million. Every dollar raised benefits local families.
Houston Autism Girls Group-April 23rd from 5-7pm
Autism Society of Texas and ACES ABA have partnered together to provide Houston Autism Girls Group!
Girls on the spectrum ages 6-13 are invited to connect and form friendships with each other while playing board games, crafting, or just hanging out! This is a social group and each attendees parent or guardian is required to stay during this event.
During our gatherings, we'll have the girls decide where they want to meet up the following month. We will meet every month Our goal is to make this a fun and safe space for girls on the spectrum for years to come. Join us!
https://allevents.in/houston/houston-autism-girls-group/200024147839517
Children’s Museum Houston-April 24th from 10am-3pm
Children with autism spectrum disorder and their families are invited to experience the Museum with dimmed lights, limited extra sounds and no distracting motions during this private event. Extra signage is added to help visitors determine things not to climb on, and entrances between exhibits where it is good to stop and wait for an adult before continuing. Our Sensory Friendly Days offer a wonderful relief from extra stimuli. These exclusive events include the following modifications:
Less crowded environment
Light and sound reduction
Extra visual safety signage
Designated quiet rooms
*Fresh Café is not open during this event. You may bring your own lunch and snacks.
https://www.cmhouston.org/events/sensory-friendly-days
Understanding Autism-April 29th from 9am-1pm
Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism?
Do you understand what autism is?
Have you wanted to improve communication with your child?
Are you looking for strategies to help with those challenging behaviors?
Join Family to Family Network for a half day of learning!
https://familytofamilynetwork.salsalabs.org/Autism101/index.html
IMPORTANT POLIY REMINDER FROM HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IMPORTANT POLICY REMINDER:
Toys on Campus
Campus leaders would like to remind students and parents that toys of any kind should not be brought to campus. Any toys brought to campus will be confiscated and may not be returned. Additionally, any toys that potentially resemble a weapon of any kind – including water guns – are strictly prohibited in all circumstances.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS
We would like to remind parents that any prescription or non-prescription medication required by your child should be administered at home and not brought to campus, if at all possible. If necessary, medication can be administered at school by the school nurse under the following circumstances:
1. Nonprescription medication brought to school must be submitted to school by a parent along with a written request. The medication must also be in the original and properly labeled container.
2. Prescription medications administered during school hours must be prescribed by a physician or advanced nurse practitioner (“ANP”) and filled by a pharmacist licensed in the State of Texas. In accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing Practice Act, the school will not administer medications prescribed or fulfilled in Mexico.
3. Prescription medications must be submitted in a labeled container showing the student’s name, name of the medication, reason the medication is being given, proper dosage amounts, the time the medication must be taken, and the method used to administer the medication. Medications sent in plastic baggies or unlabeled containers will NOT be administered.
4. If the substance is herbal or a dietary supplement, it must be provided by the parent and will be administered only if required by the students IEP or Section 504 plan for a student with disabilities.
5. Only the amount of medication needed should be delivered to the school, i.e., enough medication to last one day, one week, etc. In cases of prolonged need, send in the amount for a clearly specified period. Extra medication will not be sent home with the student.
6. In certain emergency situations, the school may administer a nonprescription medication to a student, but only in accordance with the guidelines developed by the school’s medical advisor and when the parent has previously provided written consent for emergency treatment.
Changes to daily medications require written instruction from the physician or ANP and written permission from the parent. Parents are responsible for advising the school that a medication has been discontinued.
Asthma and anaphylaxis are life-threatening conditions, and students with those conditions are entitled to possess and self-administer prescription medication while on school property or at school-related events with physicians’ orders.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
MONTHLY MENU
Please note that we do not serve snacks on campus.
FRONT OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED FOR DISMISSAL
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesdays ONLY
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*If you have an emergency and need to pick up your student during dismissal hours. Please contact the front office so we can have the Principal’s approval. Doctor appointments are not emergencies, please come before we close for dismissal. *
Achievement Admin & Coordinator Team
Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
If you have any questions regarding our programs, please contact the correct coordinator.
- Principal – Vivian Pham vpham@harmonytx.org
- Dean of Programs and Culture- -K, 1st, 2nd Kimmi McClure kmcclure@harmonytx.org
- Dean of Programs and Culture - 3rd, 4th, 5th - Angela Collins amarion@harmonytx.org
- ESL Coordinator – Brittany Mbaezue bmbaezue@harmonytx.org
- Special Education Coordinator - Ashleigh Tremblay atremblay@harmonytx.org
- Testing Coordinator - Stephanie Bradow sbradow@harmonytx.org
- STEM & GATE Coordinator -Stephanie Bradow sbradow@harmonytx.org
- Federal Programs Coordinator - Liberty Rogers liberty.rogers@harmonytx.org
- Engagement and Support Coordinator – Liberty Rogers liberty.rogers@harmonytx.org
- Student Counselor - Stephanie Aiello shilleraiello@harmonytx.org
HARMONY SCHOOL OF ACHIEVEMENT- HOUSTON
Email: liberty.rogers@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsachievement.harmonytx.org/
Location: 16209 Kieth Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX 77084, USA
Phone: 281) 855-2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsachievement/
Twitter: @hpsachievement