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As we all know reviews are important when deciding on a school for your child.
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We invite all our parents to please review us on the following websites.
https://www.facebook.com/hssaustin
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The first 10 who complete their reviews on all three platforms and submit screenshots of completion to jessica.sanchez@harmonytx.org will receive 2 free uniform tops.
Help HSS-Austin Reach 100% Lunch Application Completion
Parents, please help us out by taking less than 10 minutes to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Even if you know you won't qualify, it is important for our campus to have all applications completed for the families of our students for funding purposes.
Each year the amounts change so you never know if you may qualify for free or reduced. Apply and complete your application at School Cafe' today: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
Club & Tutorial Information for Bus Riders - NO LATE BUS
After School Clubs & Tutorials will begin Monday, August 26th. If your student is a Bus Rider and they have a club or tutorial, you will need to pick them up here at HSS after their club or tutorial (unless they go to Elite Learning). There is not a late bus for our elementary bus riders after clubs.
HSS-Austin Parent Information - Keep our Kids & Schools Safe
In 2021, 4,613 Texans experienced gun-related deaths. Restricting access to guns is critical in reducing acts of violence, whether as self-harm or towards others. Guns should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere.
As required by Texas Education Code 37.222, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), is providing each school district & charter school the information & resources regarding the safe storage of firearms including information on section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code. School Districts are required to provide this information to the parents or guardians of each student enrolled in the district or school.
For more information and resources: https://safegunstoragetexas.com/
Register Today for Campus Clubs Online - August 18th - September 6th
Register today for our Campus Clubs sponsored by our Teachers & Staff or one of our Club Partners. The club time is from 3:20 pm to 4pm. The club dismissal is from 4 pm to 4:10 pm. After 4:10 pm, students will be escorted to the front office. The campus clubs are year long and club payments are made per semester.
On Wednesdays and Fridays there will be outside organization clubs and they will start after Labor Day holiday.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Clubs: Arts & Crafts Club, Lego Club, Yoga Club, Movies & Board Games Club, STEM Building Club, Zumba, Math Kangaroo Club, Gardening Club
3rd-5th Grade Clubs: Aviation & Drone Club - Yoga Club - VEX Robotics Club - Creative Writing Club- Zumba Club-Student Council Club-Readers Leaders Club
Club Partners (K-5th): Black Widow Mixed Martial Arts - Mad Science -Soccer Stars - Soccer Shots (Flyers went home this week.)
ESL Parent Meeting (in person) - Tuesday, September 24th, 4-5pm
Join us for an informational meeting for all parents of our ESL students on Tuesday, September 24th from 4-5 pm. This meeting will be in person. For questions, please contact Mrs. Cox: coloma.cox@harmonytx.org
Gifted & Talented (GT) Nominations Being Accepted - September 1st-30th
GT nominations for Kindergarten and New 1st-5th grade students are being accepted starting September 2nd - September 30th. Parents may complete a nomination form & turn it in at the front office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Burns: jburns@harmonytx.org
Meal & Nutrition Program - Special Dietary Accommodations Form
At HSS-Austin, we provide our students with healthy and nutritious school meals to support their growth. A reasonable dietary accommodation for children who have special dietary needs such as Vegetarian meal, Halal friendly meal, Lactose free milk or Soy Milk may be made in accordance with program regulations when the accommodation is requested and is at the discretion of the district.
Please fill out and return this form to your child’s school ONLY IF special dietary accommodations are requested. Students must have the Special Dietary Accommodation form signed by their parent/guardian in order to receive meal accommodations. If you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Assistant, Mrs. Zarate: mzarate@harmonytx.org
Harmony Meal Charge Policy for 2024-2025
Harmony strives each day to provide a safe, caring and collaborative atmosphere for our students. Nutritious meals are available daily for a price of $2.25 for breakfast, $3.80 for lunch, and $0.50 for a la carte milk.
Schools may also sell Smart Snacks, which are only available for purchase from a positive meal account balance. Note that just a milk is an a la carte purchase and costs $0.50 regardless of eligibility.
Our school uniforms are pretty simple and should be followed each day.
Monday - Thursday:
- HSS-Austin uniform shirt (previous red, bluestone or teal),
- uniform shorts (knee length) or pants - NO sweats, leggings or basketball shorts (khaki, navy or black),
- closed toe rubber sole shoes (any color - no light up or skating shoes - students have recess every day and PE twice a week).
- jackets or sweaters should be zip up or button style
Keep us Informed of Any Contact Information Changes
Please let us know if you have any address, phone number, email or student pick up person changes. We send information and updates on a regular basis and we want to make sure you don't miss anything.
You may call 512-821-1700 or send an email to the Front Office Team with the
Subject Line - Parent Contact Update:
(please include your student's first and last name & grade in your email)
Attendance - Mrs. Sierra: asierra@harmonytx.org
Health Coordinator - Mrs. Hernandez: maritza.hernandez@harmonytx.org
Meal & Nutrition Coordinator - Mrs. Zarate: mzarate@harmonytx.org
Registrar/Student Recruitment & Retention - Mrs. Sanchez: jessica.sanchez@harmonytx.org
Partner with us and let's get active in your student's school - Join PTO!
PTO Members Still Needed for the 2024-2025 School Year - Sign up & Apply Today!
HSS-Austin Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is looking for parents to join as a Member or to serve as a member of the PTO Board for the 2024-2025 school year.
Available PTO Board positions include:
President-Vice-President - Secretary - Executive Member -
Parliamentarian - Membership Coordinator - Philanthropic Chair
*If you would like to apply for a Board position, complete & email completed nomination forms to Mrs. Suzek: asuzek@harmonytx.org or to: pto.hssatx@gmail.com
August:
08/01 - Welcome Back Staff - Staff Orientation & Campus Development Day
08/02 - District Professional Development (8/2 - 8/7)
08/08 - Campus Professional Development & Staff ID Picture Day
08/9 - Parent Orientation & Meet the Teacher Event
08/13 - First Day of School - 7:45 am
08/26- After School Clubs Begin
08/28 - Muffin with Parents (PreK-2nd)
08/29 - Fall Picture Day (school uniform)
September:
09/02 - Labor Day Holiday
09/03- GATE Student Nominations Begins
09/04 - Soccer Shots Club Begins
09/06 - Mad Science & Soccer Stars Begins
09/09- Pastries with Grandparents
09/10- Fire Truck Assembly (PreK-2nd)
09/19- Black Widow MMA Begins
09/24- ESL Parent Meeting
09/25- Muffin with Parents (3rd-5th)
