Eagle Mail (HSACP)
Week of January 20, 2025
January Character Trait - Creativity
Thank you to our volunteers at Stem Fest/ Science Fair
We need to give a special shout out to the parents who took time out of their day to volunteer to be our Science Fair judges. THANK YOU!!!
Himabindu P.
Chalaine C.
Saranya V.
Ashwani S.
Christinan J.
Salma J.
Cait B.
Lisa W.
Ramazan O.
William G.
Ms. Benny also volunteered to sponsor an activity at the STEM Fest. She conducted the Aluminum Foil Battery experiment with our students.
Rewards for the first 3 classes to have all students complete Re-Enrollment
Re-Enrollment is vital to our planning for the 25-26 school year. Please take a moment and complete this on-line paperwork. In an effort to encourage parents to complete the paperwork, we are having a competition between all the classes. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH
Help your students' class win a party!
The first three homerooms that have 100% completed re-enrollment will win the following:
1st place Pizza Party and Free Dress
2nd place Ice Cream Party
3rd place Popcorn party
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH IS THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE RE-ENROLLMENT
CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO COMPLETE THE FORM
Spring G/T Nominations
Spring Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program are now open! This nomination window is open to all Kindergarten and any students who did not test during the Fall 2023 testing window. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, January 31st. Testing will take place during February and March, and results will be shared in April. You will receive more information about the test and the date(s) your child will be tested on February 1st.
If you would like to have your child tested for the GATE program, please click the link below and complete the Google Form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lynn Hamilton, GATE Coordinator, at lhamilton@harmonytx.org.
ST Math (Gigi) Competition - Harmony Cedar Park IS A WINNER!!!
Thank you to everyone's efforts - Harmony Cedar Park has won a visit from the Jiji Penguin.!!! Jiji is the name of the ST Math mascot. We have not yet been told the date of the visit, but we will keep you informed!!
Our students averaged 321.68 puzzles per student😁😁😮😮😮
Interested in Drama Club? Sign-Up for the Demo Class
DATE EXTENEDED DUE TO WEATHER:
We’re excited to host a demo drama class at Harmony Cedar Park next Wednesday, Jan. 29th.
Parents can text 512-222-3498 with their child’s name, classroom, and "demo" to reserve a spot. Attached is our flyer for spring semester.
FitnessGram: Information from Coach Abeyta
Parents,
FitnessGram will be happening towards the end of the semester. During PE, our 3rd -5th grade
students will be practicing for these tests. The tests consist of:
Push ups
Curl ups
Mile run
The mile run is a good amount of running so we will be working towards completing the full mile in PE.
If you have an questions or concerns please contact Coach Abeyta @ brian.abeyta@harmonytx.org
The FitnessGram is a health-related fitness test that is administered to students in Texas schools. The test measures a student's physical fitness in areas such as aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and flexibility.
What is the purpose of the FitnessGram?
- The FitnessGram is used to assess a student's health and function.
- The test is based on good health, not athletic ability.
- The test results are used to identify areas for improvement and promote lifelong health and fitness.
What are the components of the FitnessGram?
- Aerobic capacity: Includes the mile run and PACER (20 meter shuttle runs)
- Muscular strength: Includes push-ups and curl-ups
- Muscular endurance: Includes curl-ups and push-ups
- Flexibility: Includes the shoulder stretch and back saver sit and reach
- Body composition: Includes body mass index
Who is responsible for the FitnessGram in Texas?
- The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all school districts to administer the FitnessGram.
- The TEA reports the aggregate results of the FitnessGram to the state.
PTO Fundraiser - Thursday, Jan. 23rd 11:30 am to 8 pm
Click on the graphic above to see their menu
11:30 am - 8:00 pm - Be sure to let them know you are from Harmony Cedar Park.
100 Days of School - Wednesday, January 29th
Start planning your costume today:
Pre-K through 2nd grade: They can choose between 100 items on their clothing OR dress up like a 100 year old person.
3rd - 5th- you can choose between dressing like the 70's decades, 100 items on their clothing or dress like a 100 year old person.
- Why the 70's ? While we have been in school for 100 days, we only have 73 days left - especially our outgoing 5th graders. We thought it would be fun to celebrate that as well. Not sure what the 70's era looks like - google it:))
Is your Student interested in Robotics? - Try Snapology
Snapology is one of our Wednesday Clubs, and they are offering classes for grades K- 2nd & 3rd - 5th. Last semester two of our very own Harmony Students: Elias V. & Ayaan K. placed 2nd in the robotics competition.
Harmony NIKE Duffle Giveaway
Share your story before February 13, 2025.
MAIN AND EXIT GATES CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOURS
To improve the overall safety of our campus and to meet Texas guidelines, the Main Gate(closest to the playground) and the Exit Gate (closest to Anderson Mill Rd.) will be closed during regular school hours.
Main & Exit Gates will be closed from:
8:15am to 3 pm - Monday - Thursday
8:15 am to 12:45 pm on Friday.
There will be two points of access to the campus: #1 - Through the top driveline gate (blue/green/ yellow lane entrance) or #2 - Parking outside of the main gate(by the playground) and walking through the pedestrian gate.
During arrival, the gates will be open 7 am to 8:15 am.
The Top Driveline Gate will not be closed during the day.
If you need to pick-up your student for appointments prior to these times, you'll need to use the Top driveline gate or park outside of the main gate and walk through pedestrian gate
Being on-time to School is Important!!
Instruction begins promptly at 7:45. Students arriving late to school will receive one Reinforcement Point (RP) for each tardy they receive. You will receive an email notification regarding this RP. The purpose is to notify you of the importance of being at school on-time.
Did you know?
5 minutes late every day of the week adds up to approximately 3 days of lost school time.
JOIN the PTO!!
We need more volunteers to continue to have amazing events on our campus. Sign-Up TODAY!!!
Friday Dress Code REMINDER!!
Student's Birthday at School
ALL SNACKS MUST BE STORE BOUGHT - NO HOMEMADE ITEMS
Being Mindful of Highly Allergic Foods
Good Afternoon,
As a school, we have changed to peanut-free lunches serving students sunflower butter instead of peanut butter.
- Please be mindful of your children's lunches to avoid highly allergic foods with students.
- Remind your children to clean and wash thoroughly after lunch in order to decrease the spread of germs and potential allergic reactions to other students.
- If a student knows they are allergic to an item that another student might have close by, please have them tell a staff member so we can sit them somewhere else.
- Also, remind your children to never share their food with another student.
Have an afternoon appointment??
Monday - Thursday: students must be picked up BEFORE 2:45 and on Fridays BEFORE 12:45 pm
This policy allows students to be picked up prior to the beginning of dismissal and ensures you are able to leave the campus in a timely manner.
REMINDER FROM COACH ABEYTA - WEAR APPROPRIATES SHOES FOR PE & RECESS
In accordance with our school handbook, students should be wearing closed-toed shoes to school. Our students are in constant movement during PE & Recess. Sandals, boots, Crocs are NOT safe during PE or recess.
Did you know? We use Facebook to post happenings at our school......
We post reminders, events, pictures of what is happening at the school and kudos on our Facebook page. Eagle Mail gives you the overview, but Facebook fills in the details. Check it out!! Click below to join our Facebook page.....
Volunteers Wanted! Background Check Needed
We would LOVE to see you at our school - Come for Lunch - STAY and Volunteer! Please complete the background check today using the link below!
- Teacher Workroom helper
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Homeroom Parent
- Read your favorite book to the Class
- Library Book Organizer - Student are visiting the library; assistance with re-shelving is greatly appreciated.
- Reach out to teacher to ask how to help
https://harmonyps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/harmonyps/Opportunity_List.aspx?app=60
Email your teacher and ask how you can help!!
Cafeteria News:
Hello Harmony Cedar Park Mrs. Bernal here!
- You are encouraged to submit free and reduced-price meal applications for your student.
- The state and federal governments use this information to help distribute grants and other forms of funding. If you don’t complete it, your student’s campus could miss some of this funding.
- In addition, your student could get fee waivers for college applications and exams, access to scholarship opportunities, academic enrichment programs, and increased health and wellness services.
- Let's work together to get additional funding for our students!
- If you would like to set-up a student lunch account so that your student can eat in the Cafeteria, you can click on the red bar below and scroll down to the the School Café link.
- School Menus/ Halal Info
Visit the Harmony Cedar Park Website to find the following information:
:
- Outside Vendor Clubs: https://hsacp.harmonytx.org/students/after-school-academy
- School Menus/ Halal Info
- https://hsacp.harmonytx.org/parents/child-nutrition/menu-breakfast-lunch
- Counselor Information: https://hsacp.harmonytx.org/parents/healthy-minds
- Handbook/Dress Code: https://hsacp.harmonytx.org/
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park Administration Team
Dean of Academics: Lauren Wilkins lwilkins@harmonytx.org
Dean of Student Culture: Scott Stetson sstetson@harmonytx.org
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park Front Office Staff
Health Aide: Sandra Uhrig suhrig@harmonytx.org
Business Manager: Derence Russell drussell@harmonytx.org
Child Nutrition Assistant: Maria Bernal mbernal@harmonytx.org
Registrar: Andrea Hamelin ahamelin@harmonytx.org
Shelly O'Mara - Engagement Coordinator
Email: somara@harmonytx.org
Website: hsacp.harmonytx.org
Location: 12200 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-494-5151
Facebook: facebook.com/HSACedarPark