Tiger Mail Issue #32

We prepare each student for college, career, and life by providing a safe, productive, and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on the student's emotional wellbeing through a quality, learner-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (STEM).

As we prepare for the upcoming testing period, it is time to share the testing schedule with you. Please review the details below:

Snacks & Clear Water Bottles

• Students are allowed to bring snacks and a clear water bottle to the classroom for testing.

Testing Dates:

• 7 & 8 READING + ENGLISH I + ENGLISH II: April 15th, Tuesday
• 8 SCIENCE + BIOLOGY: April 22nd, Tuesday
• 8 SOCIAL STUDIES + US HISTORY: April 23rd, Wednesday
• 7 & 8 MATH + ALGEBRA I: April 29th, Tuesday

• AP Biology: May 5th, Monday, 8AM
• AP Chemistry: May 6th, Tuesday, 8AM
• AP Human Geography: May 6th, Tuesday, 8AM
• AP English Literature: May 7th, Wednesday, 8AM
• ap World History: May 8th, Thursday, 12PM
• AP US History: May 9th, Friday, 8AM
• AP Calculus AB/BC: May 12th, Monday, 8AM
• AP Precalculus: May 13th, Tuesday 8AM
• AP Environmental Science: May 13th, Tuesday, 12PM
• AP English Language: May 14th, Wednesday, 8AM
• AP Spanish: May 15th, Thursday, 8AM

We are THRILLED to announce that ALL STUDENTS can enjoy a FREE breakfast on STAAR Testing days from 7:20am to 7:50am – no eligibility required!

Families can lookup student STAAR scores from the past and in the future after completion of an assessment via the TEA Website, but a special code will be needed.

Parents & Guardians can call the school, provide family information, and the school will release the code. School Phone: (469) 814-0059

Extracurricular activities are an important part of Harmony Public Schools (HPS). Activities and clubs can play a vital role in the formative stages of student life, and provide the following benefits to participating students:

• Development of leadership skills;
• Fulfillment of athletic, intellectual, and social interests;
• Reinforce positive behavior in the classroom;
• Creating additional avenues of communication between students and teachers; and
• Engaging students more fully in the academic world.

We need your invaluable feedback to be able to plan next year's extracurriculars clubs and sports on HSI-Garland campus!

Student Survey | Parent Survey

Students may now begin signing up for the Harmony Theater Club that will begin this Spring! Any interested students and parents may reach out to the Theater Leader: Patty Driver @ kidswhorockdallas@gmail.com

Sign up Here! https://rem.ax/TheaterClubHSI

Theater Club Deadline extended to March 27th!

March 28th, Friday at 2:30pm, We will have guest actor and speaker, James Williams, who will be performing in the upcoming Jekel and Hyde as General Lord Glossip @ LyricStage.org, will give some words of advice to start our first session at 2:30pm, but may come over at 1:15pm to help with the HSA students talent show.

Also Tiffany Vollmer from the Original Dragon Ball Z will join us at another class. Stay tuned and feel free to bring a snack. We will have baby carrots at 3:30pm break.

All practices will be held at the HSA-Gym and snacks will be provided.

DATES: Deadline March 24th

• March 28: 2:30-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation
• April 4th: 2:30-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation
• April 11th: 2:30-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation
• (HSA Talent show in the evening of April 11th)
• April 18th: SCHOOL BREAK - (no practice)
  
• April 25th: 1:30-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation
• May 2nd: 1:30-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation
• May 9th: 1:30pm-4:30pm Theater Club Practice for Innovation then from - 5-6pm Wrap Party for HSI students same day and then Performance 6:30pm

Dear Kids Who Rock Family,

We are getting a headstart on the Kids Who Rock Applications and wanted to invite you to sign up yourself OR your rockstar student today. As always, we are accepting donations, but our main focus is for your child to SHINE lead by some of the best musicians in the DFW area.

Please sign up asap to ensure your reservation. If you have already, thank you. We filled up last year and had to cut off applications for the first time ever.

This will be our 10th year for Chicks Who Rock.

Does your Student need a professional headshot?? Let me know as well will be scheduling them in June.

Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

Thank you for being a part of the Kids Who Rock Family and making this happen for the Kids Who Rock! You rock!

Student Sign Up >>> https://rem.ax/KWR2025StudentApp

Camp Leader Sign Up >>> https://rem.ax/RockstarLeader25

Parents received an email invitation with a survey link to their email.

Alternatively, they can access the survey via school websites, social media pages, or harmonytx.org.

Survey link: Parent/Guardian Survey

The TSI Assessment for College Readiness will be administered to High School students in January upon return from the Winter Break. The TSIA2 Assessment measures a student's readiness for college courses and dual credit enrollment. This assessment is not a pass/fail and will not impact their Academics. In order to gain college ready status, students simply need to gain a qualifying score or higher. Students also have multiple attempts to gain a qualifying score.

More attempts may be made in completing the assessment on specified Saturdays. Click this link to sign up for Saturday testing.

Prior to completing the TSIA2 assessment, students should complete the Pre-Assessment Activity to become familiar with the assessment. To learn more about the TSIA2 assessment, open this document to find more guidance.

Dear Senior Parent/Guardian,

Jostens was here today to visit with your senior about their 2025 graduation cap & gown and other senior year items. We thought you would appreciate having a copy of what was handed out during their assembly.

Click (HERE) to be taken directly to HSI-Garland's homepage at Jostens.

Step by step instructions for the website:

1. ​Go to the ​Jostens website and type in the school name

2. ​Click ​on Graduation

3. ​Scroll all the way down until you see ‘shop all graduation products’

4. ​Scroll down even more until you see the cap and gown section

5. ​Select ‘cap + gown + tassel + stole’, then enter what suits you.

Looking to join a coding camp this summer? Here are some resources of local coding camps that will be offered around the metroplex.

• iCode - Dallas, TX - https://icodeschool.com/dallas103/camps/
• Code Ninjas - Preston Hollow, Dallas, TX - https://www.codeninjas.com/tx-preston-hollow/camps
• Collin College - Various offering at the different campus locations - https://www.collin.edu/community/summercamps
• UNT Summer Camps - Various locations as well - https://ci.unt.edu/summer-camps.html

HSI-Garland Home Field:

Premier Park: 11115 Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

NO ADMISSION FEES

Extracurricular activities are an important part of Harmony Public Schools (HPS). Activities and clubs can play a vital role in the formative stages of student life, and provide the following benefits to participating students:

• Development of leadership skills;
• Fulfillment of athletic, intellectual, and social interests;
• Reinforce positive behavior in the classroom;
• Creating additional avenues of communication between students and teachers; and
• Engaging students more fully in the academic world.

We need your invaluable feedback to be able to plan next year's extracurriculars clubs and sports on HSI-Garland campus!

Student Survey | Parent Survey

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👥 Refer your family and friends to our school and enjoy special perks as a thank-you for sharing the Harmony experience.

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HSI-Garland has started fundraising for next school year, but you can start this summer! Mabel's Labels is the leading provider of name labels for the stuff kids lose! Get the best prices on custom name stickers today. Free shipping on all orders. Simply follow the instructions in the image.

MABEL'S LABELS WEBSITE

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One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. This step can be done in your account profile on the Kroger application.

• In the AM Drop-Off students in the left-lane in the mornings.
• Use the White Lanes (2)
• ⬆️ Right Lane in the morning is for through traffic only.
• Please Do Not drop off students in the Left Lane.
• At 8:00am, Drop-Off students at the front doors using the left lane.
• The right lane is still a ⬆️ through lane only.

Click the Drive Line image for a larger view!

In the PM Pick-Up - Left or Right Lane curb until 4:00pm.

Use the BLUE LANES (3)... pick up in Inside & Outside Lanes.

⬆️ "Middle Lane" is for through traffic in the afternoon until 4:00pm.

@ 4:00pm move to the Left Lane for through traffic to use the full Right Lane.

Pick-Up students from tutorials and clubs at the front of the building. Rear doors are closed for the day at this time.

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• SPEED LIMIT: 10MPH
• No PARKING or LEAVING an UNATTENDED VEHICLE in a Fire Lane. Please find a parking spot.
• Remind student(s) to use cross-walks at all times. 🚸
• Be cautious of students entering and exiting vehicles.
  
• 🔆 Use blinkers at all times when maneuvering in the drive line.
• 🔆 Use hazards to signal your stoppage on the curb for Drop-Off or Pick-Up.
• Fill all available space in front of your vehicle when cars vacate the line.
• 📵Texas House Bill 347: Prohibits the use of cell phones while driving on school property during reduced speed time zones in order to improve pedestrian safety. The ban applies to any school property where a school crossing zone is present. The only exceptions to the law are when the vehicle is stopped, the driver is using a hands-free device, or if the individual is in the process of making an emergency call or operating an emergency vehicle.
• ONLY Drop-off and Pick-up at the rear of the building.
• Please DO NOT drop-off students on/from Firewheel Parkway.

Reminder: When signing out students, please do so before 3:10pm.

All students who drive to school and require an early departure must have their parents confirm the departure through both a phone call and an email. This requirement is non-negotiable, and we expect full compliance. To ensure your child's timely and safe departure, follow the steps below:

• Call the school office at 469.814.0059 to report your child's early departure.
• Send an email to mroman@harmonytx.org, rquiroz@harmonytx.org, alucas@harmonytx.org, & ccastillo@harmonytx.org with the subject line ""Early Departure Confirmation,"" containing the following details:
1. Student's Full Name
2. Date of Early Departure
3. Reason for Early Departure
4. Expected Time of Departure

Failure to adhere to this mandatory procedure may result in delays or complications. Your immediate cooperation in this matter is crucial for the efficient and secure management of early student departures.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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These measures will contribute to a healthier and more productive learning environment for our students.

• If your student is feeling sick while at school, it is mandatory for them to visit the Health Aide before they can be sent home to ensure that any necessary care is provided promptly. If it is necessary to send the student home due to illness, the health aide will notify the parent/guardian.
• Any attempts to sign-out due to illness without the attention of the health aide will result in an unexcused absence.
• Absences exceeding three or more days due to illness, require a note from a healthcare provider in order for the absences to be excused.
• Students are expected to be present for a minimum of 90% of each class to receive credit for their education.

Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are highly appreciated.

Immunizations: All proof of shots need to be ON FILE to avoid exclusion from classroom placement

PARENTS REMAINDER

Medications: If your child requires medication to be given during the school day please have the medication administration form fill out and turn in to Health Aide.

All action plans – food/insect allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc. must be signed by a physician. If your child’s health in any way changes during the year, please let us know. This also provides us with the information on how to reach you if your child becomes ill or injured.

Cecilia Castillo

Health Aide | HSI Garland

(469) 2174-0059 ccastillo@harmonytx.org

Please view this document for results of water testing on a plan of action.

We are THRILLED to announce that ALL STUDENTS can enjoy a FREE breakfast on STAAR Testing days from 7:20am to 7:50am – no eligibility required!

Please review the information regarding meal charges for the school year.

At Harmony School of Innovation Garland, 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 provide this form to your child’s school 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, Ms. Lucas at alucas@harmonytx.org

Check out this graphic of the parts of plants that we eat!

Our new catering company, has an application where the Breakfast and Lunch Menu along with all nutrition information will be displayed.

Application Name: SoHappy App

• search HNT and then pick your school (Harmony School of Innovation-Garland)

Get rewards when you refer someone to Harmony!

Sign up for our referral program http://bit.ly/Refer-a-family

• Look for your confirmation email from the Harmony Recruitment team including the link to redeem

• Encourage a friend, neighbor, or family member to submit an application and earn rewards for each application submitted!

• Redeem your rewards using the link provided in the confirmation email

Harmony Public Schools proudly announces the GYOT Program! Click the image to view the full flyer.

Interested students can visit the website to learn more by clicking this link --> GYOT Application Link

Harmony Public Schools would like to share this information to families with collegebound students. The HCL program is great for students going into their first year of college! Interested families and students can learn more by clicking on this link --> HCL Link

Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistant Program

Interested in becoming a teacher? Please read more about two different programs available:

• Harmony Public School's Grow Your Own Teacher Program (GYOT) is an innovative fellowship developed to prepare HPS's future educators and leaders. Our program provides a competitive financial opportunity – up to $20,000 for four years – for current HPS students and/or HPS graduates to pursue a bachelor's degree that leads to teacher certification. In addition, GYOT participants will receive professional development from central office experts, one-on-one coaching from a highly qualified teacher mentor, and networking opportunities with student colleagues from across Texas. Participants will earn teacher's certification before returning to serve as an HPS classroom teacher.
• The purpose of the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program (TFTLRAP) is to recruit and retain certified classroom teachers in fields and communities that have a shortage of teachers in Texas. Click the link for more details.
  

Types of Financial Aid - State and Federal Grants and Scholarships

State and Federal Grants and Scholarships provide financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Some grants and scholarships require the student to maintain a certain grade point average (GPA) or take certain courses. Most grants are awarded on the basis of financial need.

Please see visit the College for All Texans website for a list of State and Federal Grants and Scholarship programs available to students at Texas colleges and universities.

See your assigned counselor for more information.