Harmony DC
End of 2nd Quarter
Dear Harmony DC Families,
As we wrap up the second quarter, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your continuous support and commitment to our school community. It has been a joyous journey of learning and growth for our students, and your encouragement plays a pivotal role in their success. The dedication of our teachers and staff, coupled with your unwavering involvement, has created a positive and nurturing environment for our students to thrive. As we embark on the next quarter, let's continue working hand in hand to inspire a love for learning and foster a sense of community among our young learners. Thank you for being an integral part of our school family, and here's to another quarter of shared achievements and joyous milestones.
Warm regards.
Evren Culha, Principal
Report Cards and Attendance
2nd Quarter Report Cards will be sent to families next week along with student attendance report. As a reminder, students with less than 90% attendance rate will be considered for retention due to not being ready for next grade level. If your child has less than 90% attendance rate in the 1st and 2nd quarter, please make sure to bring your child's attendance to at least 90% rate by the end of the year.
Winter Jackets Incentive for Perfect Attendance and Principal Honor Roll
Students who have perfect attendance or were awarded principal honor roll in the 1st or 2nd quarter will receive free school jacket as an incentive. These students will be provided their jackets next week.
Culture Day
Our Pre-K classrooms organized a culture fair to highlight cultures of six countries, including history, food, and apparel of the countries. Countries represented were Mexico, Ethiopia, Turkey, China, El Salvador, and Trinidad. Pre-K students, parents, teachers, and staff worked together to make this event possible.
To learn more: https://harmonydc.org/5543-2/
Re-Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year
It’s re-enrollment season for the 2024-2025 school year. The official re-enrollment and DC residency verification will start on April 1, 2024. However, we need to know if your child(ren) will be returning next year, so we can reserve a spot for him/her. Please fill out and submit this form to the main office by March 1, 2024, to secure your child’s spot for the 2024-2025 school year. We will contact you on or after April 1, 2024, to start the official re-enrollment of your child for the next school year. Forms received unsigned, incomplete, or after the closing date will affect enrollment status for the next year. Please print clearly.
2nd Quarter Attendance Field Trip
Students who have 90% or above attendance rate in the 2nd Quarter will have a fun day at Lanham Skating in Seabrook, MD on February 9, 2024 pending confirmation from the Skating Center. Students will receive permission slips next week once it's confirmed. 3rd Quarter Attendance Field Trip will take place in April, and students with 90% or more attendance will be invited. Please make sure your child attends school every day to receive their daily instruction and to be eligible for attendance field trips.
5th DC Elementary Math Challenge
As part of Harmony's STEM focus, we are hosting the 5th DC Elementary MATH Challenge, a pen-and-paper math contest for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. The DC Elementary MATH Challenge is a FREE math contest that
*builds excitement about math
*challenges students’ mathematical thinking skills, and
*rewards students’ participation and excellence with great prizes!
Harmony students can be registered using the link below or by scanning the attached flyer. Register quickly as this invite reaches schools all over the city and there are only 80 spaces available!
https://forms.gle/ck1uipReQtNY5Dnf9
Harmony DC's Academic Achievements
Harmony DC achieved the highest accountability scores in Ward 5 High At-Risk Schools. This means students at Harmony learned and improved more than their peers in other schools with similar demographics in Ward 5.
To learn more: https://www.empowerk12.org/data-dashboard-source/dc-new-school-ratings
Health Letter for Parents
When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whether the days missed are due to illness, truancy or for any other reason, the result for the student is the same: learning time is lost. Children and adolescents will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student is absent from school.
Missed Days Add Up Quickly!
- Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
- Both excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with other students, especially in math and reading.
- Kindergarten and first grade are critical for your child. Missing school during these early years makes it more difficult for children to learn in later years and they often have trouble reading by the end of third grade.
Work with Your Child and Your School
- Ensure that your child comes to school every day unless an absence is necessary. This will help your child succeed.
- Make sure that the school staff is aware if your child has a chronic illness so that assistance can be provided if needed. Each school year, include information about your child’s chronic illness on the carecard and the school emergency health information form.
- If your child has asthma, Harmony DC requires an Asthma Action Plan completed by his or her doctor.Ensure that all supplies (inhaler, spacer, etc.) needed to manage your child’s asthma are at the school.
- If your child has diabetes, Harmony requires a Diabetes Medical Management Plan be completed by his or her doctor. Ensure that all supplies (insulin, blood sugar meter, test strips) needed to manage your child’s diabetes are at the school.
- Keep an open line of communication with your school staff and teachers. The more the school knows about your child’s health needs, the better prepared everyone will be to work together to support your child.
Helpful Ideas:
- Make medical and dental appointments in the late afternoon so your child can attend as much of the schoolday as possible.
- If your child must miss school, make sure you get his or her homework assignments and ensure that thework is completed and turned in.
- Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why your child willbe out and for how long.
- Be prepared to get a doctor’s note when requested by school personnel.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
February 2024 Breakfast & Lunch Menus
School Calendar
Harmony DC PCS 2023-2024 School Calendar
Click the link for the 2023-24 school year calendar.
Activities Calendar
Upcoming Events
- Teacher Record Day (No School) - January 26
- Honor Roll Assembly - February 1
- 2nd - 5th Grade Field Trip to National Geography Museum - February 2
- 2nd Quarter Attendance Field Trip - February 9
Harmony DC Public Charter School's Mission
Harmony DC's mission is to prepare students for higher learning in a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Email: info@harmonydc.org
Website: www.harmonydc.org
Location: 62 T St NE, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-529-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyDC/