Harmony Newsletter

Jan 24 - On this day, the 6th Grade Name Game was completed with 100% correct!

Jan 24 - End of Second Quarter

Jan 27 - Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day

Jan 28 - Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Development Day

Jan 28 - Staff "Chili Cook Off" Contest

Jan 29 - School Holiday

Feb 5 - International NIght (see article and contact below)

Feb 7 - Staff VS. Student Basketball Game (Last Block)

Feb 7 - Donuts with the Deans (8:50 AM)

Feb 11 - Harmony Football Team Recognized by the School Board (6 PM)

Feb 18 - 6th Grade Cornerstone Awards Night (7 PM)

Feb 19 - 7th Grade Cornerstone Awards Night (7 PM)

Feb 19 - 8th Grade Cornerstone Awards Night (8 PM)

School Website Link

Last week we passed our Fire Marshall annual inspection. Congratulations all staff, parents, and students. Please periodically review these "Safety Scenarios" with your children. Contact names are below for any questions.

• School Security Officer, (SSO), Josh Stillwell (joshua.stillwell@lcps.org)
• School Resource Office (SRO), Loudoun County Deputy Chris Salter (christopher.salter@loudoun.gov)
• 7th Grade Dean and School Safety Contact, Justin Dailey (justin.dailey@lcps.org)
• Principal, Eric Stewart (eric.stewart@lcps.org)

School Phone is 540-751-2500 (then dial zero to reach the main office)

From Jan 24:

With the semester ending, all 6th and 7th graders will be switching one class for the second semester.

All Art 6 students will begin taking Computer Applications. All Computer Applications students will move to Art 6.

All FACS 7 students will switch to TECH ED 7. All TECH 7 students will switch to FACS 7.

Congratulations to the following students that auditioned for and were selected for All-District Band: Bridget Miles, Nora Campbell, Lilyan Rodgers, Freyja Lesink, and Cameron Clarke. Amelia Roberts was selected as an alternate.

District Band will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1 at Lightridge High School.

You are cordially invited to participate in a fun evening promoting cultural diversity within our school and community. Harmony's Night Of Unity is scheduled for Wednesday February 5th, 2025. The event takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with festivities that include food, music, dress, culture and countries.

Everyone attending is welcome to bring a dish to share with others. Please remember to present your recipe with the dish and list all ingredients due to food allergies. We look forward to seeing you at this special occasion!

Below is the Google Form Invite for students and their families.

https://forms.gle/M9YKDvah7xG12vBN8

Info Contact - kelly.mccarthy@lcps.org

Attached is a No Place For Hate lesson that will be shared during Black History Month.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hiQwhe5JaOHPud4i71LW-9crEDjFIu4CgrCTZUahejc/

We are also accepting nominations for middle school teacher of the year through the Virginia Middle School Association (VMSA). If you would like to nominate a teacher, please use the form below. The criteria for nominating someone is provided in the form.

All submissions should be submitted by January 24. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Dailey know. Nomination Form

Send questions to:

Justin Dailey, M. ED.

7th Grade Dean / School Recognition Contact

540-751-2500

justin.daileylcps.org

Congratulations intramural volleyball participants. It was a great season and winner will now advance to the Loudoun County Middle School Intramural Volleyball Championships to be held Saturday, January 25th, at Heritage High School. The tournament begins at 9 AM and ends when our team either wins the final or is eliminated. Good luck!

Team Members: Aubrey Thompson, Emma Swank, Rylee Goyne, Caroline Mangione, Parker Scott, Natalie Lima, and Connor Malone

The season is now over and our third quarter sport will be beginning in February. We will be playing 3 on 3 basketball. Keep your eyes out for some information that will be sent out in the school newsletter regarding the basketball session.

LCPS Personnel Department (referred to as HRTD) is accepting nominations for the LCPS Annual Awards program. Included in these recognitions are the following categories representing Instructional and Operational programs:

• Teacher/Principal/New Teacher of the Year

• Bus Driver/Bus Attendant of the Year

• Custodial Services Employee of the Year

• School Nutrition Services Employee of the Year

• Information Technology Employee of the Year

• Safety and Security Employee of the Year

• Professional Trades Employee of the Year

• Support Staff Employee of the Year

• Professional Employee of the Year

• Administrative Support Employee of the Year

• Instructional Support Employee of the Year

• Student Services Support Employee of the Year

• Substitute of the Year

A complete list of job titles included in each award division can be found here:

LCPS Instructional awards- eligible positions

2024-2025 LCPS Annual Awards Nomination Form

Nominations can be submitted by staff, parents, students and/or community members for an outstanding employee based on their exemplary performance. Completed nomination forms must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Carrie.Simms@lcps.org

Our annual staff chili cook off will take place next week during lunch on the teacher professional development day (Jan 28). Over ten entries are in the running for the highly converted trophy and status including former champions: Richard Hough (2 x Champ), Eric Stewart (2 x Champ), and returning champion Meghann Donohue (pictured at the moment of last year's announced victory).

Challengers include Justin "Chorizo" Dailey, Karen "Crock Pot" Grubbs, Kim Blemle, Bryan "the Baker" Cornell, Eric McGrady, Annette Fincham, Taimi "The Rookie" Talboo, the ever present Phil Marshall, and School Security Officer Josh "Habanero" Stillwell.

Stay tuned for results next week.

Congratulations to 6th grade for having the most points this quarter. They will be able to go into the gym and watch the Staff vs. 8th grade basketball game. A schedule will be coming out.

In celebration of National Space Day, Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT) is hosting the Space Sustainability Competition, inviting 7th and 8th graders to develop creative solutions to the growing problem of space debris.

This competition inspires students to tackle real-world challenges, work together, and explore the exciting possibilities of STEM careers in the space industry.

If you know teachers, parents or schools with students who would love this opportunity, please help spread the word. Let’s get more young minds involved in shaping the future of space exploration!

Learn more and find out how to participate: https://swft.space/nsd/competition/ . Team registration deadline: Feb 14, 2025.

Thank you parents, Susannah Lee and Jennifer Del Grande, for providing the coffee cart goodies as an appreciation for all our teachers do!!!

Yummy!

The deadline to order the Harmony Middle School yearbook is Friday, January 31. Extra copies are not guaranteed after this date. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use order number 21667 to place an order.

If you aren’t sure whether you have ordered a yearbook already, please also go to the website above. Enter order number 21667, and look at the bottom left corner of the screen for “ALREADY PLACED AND ORDER?” Click on “FIND YOUR ORDER” and enter your email address(es) to see if you have already ordered a yearbook.

Questions? Contact Yearbook Adviser Jennifer Heffron at jennifer.heffron@lcps.org.