Harris Weekly Update

Tues 8/22

Governing Board Meeting, 6:00 (District)

Weds 8/23

Early Release @1:55

Peter Piper Pizza Night (StuCo & PTSO) 4:00 - 7:00

Fri 8/25

Junior High Back to School Fun Fest 3:30 - 5:30 (All Junior High Campuses)

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

Weds 8/30

Half Day Release @11:55

Mon 9/4

Labor Day (Holiday) No School

Weds 9/6

Early Release @1:55

Thurs 9/7

Child Crisis Parent Class (Fentanyl), 5:00 - 7:00

Please be sure to complete your annual update to ensure that your child's information is up to date and accurate. Also, in case of emergency, the school has your most current information.

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

Chloe is a wonderful therapy dog who comes to visit our PS - 3rd grade classes on Thursdays. She loves meeting our students, being read to, and visiting classrooms! Chloe is accompanied by her "Mom", Debi when she visits Harris.

Below you will find the calendar for the school year. Remember, we will be continuing to have two weeks off at Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. We hope that in providing this information to you that you plan vacations and / or trips accordingly.

• 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

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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