Harris Weekly Update

The BOOK IT program will run from October 2 through March 29, 2024. The Reading Team will track class and school-wide reading minute data on a bulletin board in the main hallway. Students will be asked to read for 20 minutes each night. They can read independently, be read to, read with someone, and/or watch or listen to a book online.

Mon 11/13

School Skate Party, 5:00pm - 7:30pm (Skateland)

Tues 11/14

PTSO Meeting, 3:30 (Library)

Governing Board Meeting, 6:00pm (District)

Weds 11/15

Early Release @1:55

Sat 11/18

Gilbert Days Parade

Sun Devil Volleyball is excited to invite out elementary school students and their families to our two remaining conference home volleyball games vs Oregon on November 17th and Oregon State on November 19th.

Our new Head Coach JJ and your Sun Devils needs your support in finishing this historic season strong!!

Ticket are complimentary thanks to our School Community Program. You are able to claim up to 4 tickets through this link: https://offer.fevo.com/kids-go-to-college-with-sun-devil-volleyball-4e54c35?fevoUri=kids-go-to-college-with-sun-devil-volleyball-4e54c35%2F

Home Schedule

🔱 Nov 17 (Fri) v Oregon 6:00 P.M

🔱 Nov 19 (Sun) v Oregon St. 12:00 P.M

It is extremely important that all GPS families complete the online 'Annual Update' in Infinite Campus every year. Even if your information has not changed you must still complete the 2023/24 Annual Update so we can ensure we have the most accurate information for your student in the case of an emergency. The information you provide is used by the district and your school to directly communicate with you regarding your student, or in the event of an emergency on campus. Please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and complete the 'Annual Update' today!

If you need any assistance with this, please contact the Harris Office @ 480-545-7060.

Annual Update Short Video - https://youtu.be/m_lMVfKtzwI

Weds 11/22

Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Thurs 11/23

Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Fri 11/24

Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Tues 11/28

Governing Board Meeting, 6:00 (District)

Weds 11/29

Early Release @1:55

Site Council Meeting, 3:15 (Library)

Thurs 11/30

Harris Spelling Bee, 1:15 (Cafeteria)

Fri 12/1

Student Council Meeting, 3:05 (RM 121)

We encourage every family at Harris to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Even if you don't qualify, every completed application helps Harris as a school. We get funding for programs and positions based on these applications being completed. We appreciate your assistance with these forms!

In addition, please watch this video to gain more insight regarding Free and Reduced Lunch:

https://youtu.be/iYrFyXT5xoA

• Handicap Parking is for those that either have a designated plate or sticker prominently displayed. DO NOT park in this zone if you do not have a plate or sticker

• There is NO LEFT TURN when leaving the Harris parking lot during the hours of 2:30PM-3:00PM

• Students cannot arrive on campus until 7:45 AM as there is NO School Supervision until this time. For the safety of your child, please be sure they are not left unattended.

• Reminders: Parents will not be allowed inside the building without prior approval. Safety for our children must remain top priority.

• Students will not be removed from their classrooms until parents arrive even if calling in advance.

• Please remember to bring your ID when picking up your student during school hours. This is for the safety of your student.
  

• The cut-off time to pull students out early is 2:35PM (1:35PM on Weds) If you arrive after this time to sign your child out, you will have to wait until the dismissal bell rings.

• We understand life happens and there are times when you may be late after school to pick up your child. Please be sure to communicate with the front office if this should occur. Otherwise, we expect your child to be picked up on time as school ends promptly @ 2:55 PM (1:55PM on Weds) (11:55AM on half days)

Title I is the largest federal aid program for public schools. Schools can be designated as “Title I” if certain criteria are met. Title I is the federal government’s commitment to closing the achievement gap between low-income and moderate to high income students. These funds are used to help all students meet academic standards. Click the links below to learn more!

Parent's Right to Know

Learning is Required Agreement

Learning is Required Agreement - Preschool

Learning is Required Agreement - SPICE 1

Harris Title I Service Letter

Free and Reduced Price Meal Application

Math at Harris is FUN! We are so lucky to be a Title I school. We have not only one, but TWO Math Specialists at Harris! Tanya Dunlap and Lori Rogers love Math, and share that love with the students. Mrs. Dunlap pushes in and works with small groups in Kindergarten through 5th grade to help inspire young mathematicians. Mrs. Rogers pushes in and works with small groups in 6th grade and models Math lessons in all grade levels. At Harris, we do whatever it takes to build Math minds!

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Email: harrisinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/harris
Location: 1820 South Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-545-7060
Facebook: facebook.com/HarrisElementarySchool