Public Comment on Federal Grant Applications

In accordance with United States Code (U.S.C.) Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter VIII, Part C, Section 7846, and Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 8306, an entity planning to submit a federal grant application must afford a reasonable opportunity for public comment on the application before it is submitted.

Harmony Public Schools hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following applications and request awarded amounts for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency for the school year 2022-23. HPS welcomes comments or questions concerning any of these grants, and requests that any comments or questions be submitted by June 30, 2022 using the form below.

En concordancia con United States Code (U.S.C.) Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter VIII, Part C, Section 7846, and Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 8306, una entidad que planea presentar una solicitud de subvención federal (subsidio) debe brindar una oportunidad razonable para comentarios públicos. Las siguientes son las subvenciones federales que

Harmony Public Schools por la presente notifica al público que tiene la intención de presentar las siguientes solicitudes y solicitar los montos otorgados para fondos de subvenciones federales con la Agencia de Educación de Texas para el año escolar 2022-23. HPS agradece los comentarios o preguntas sobre cualquiera de estas subvenciones y solicita que los comentarios o preguntas se envíen antes del 30 de junio de 2022 mediante este Google form.

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HSI-Euless 2021-2022 Campus Improvement Plan

HSI-Euless CIP

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Spring STAAR Interim/Mock Test

Dear HSI – Euless Families, 

Our campus will once again be participating in Spring STAAR Interim/Mock testing. STAAR Interim/Mock testing will take place the week of February 21 – 23 (Monday – Wednesday). Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and will be completed by 11:00 AM.  Students will resume normal schedules for the rest of the day. 

The schedule will be as follows:

Grade Subject Date
5th Science 02/21/2022
3rd/4th/5th Math 02/22/2022
3rd/4th/5th Reading 02/23/2022

As a reminder, the campus will be closed to all visitors, including parents, on testing days.  This includes lunch drop-offs.  Also, please do not plan on picking up your child early on a day he/she is testing (Avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments on these dates) as students are not allowed to resume an unfinished test. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

To ensure your child’s success on STAAR Interim/Mock Assessment, please do the following: 

  1. Make sure your child is well-rested and has a healthy breakfast,
  2. Ensure your child arrives on time to school (by 7:30 am),
  3. Mentally prepare your child for the testing day,
  4. Please remind your child to use their testing strategies as best as they can.

Students who need breakfast will need to be at school before 7:20 am to ensure they have enough time to eat breakfast before testing begins. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Kartal at akartal@harmonytx.org 

Sincerely,

Haci Ali Kartal, 

Testing and Federal Programs & Engagement Coordinator

akartal@harmonytx.org

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Harmony Public Schools enrollment and lottery process

Each school year, thousands of families submit their application to become a part of Harmony Public Schools.

Here’s how we select applicants for enrollment each year to make sure each applicant has an equal opportunity to become our next high-achieving Harmony scholar.

STEP 1

Each January, we ask current families to let us know if they’ll be coming back to Harmony next year. This is called “Re-Enrollment.”

STEP 2

Based on the number of students returning next year and the number of classes in each grade level, we determine how many open spots we will have for new students.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, new families are submitting their applications during our annual Open Enrollment season, which runs from November 1 through February 10 each year.

STEP 4

After February 10, if the number of new applicants is greater than the number of available spots we have, Harmony holds a “blind lottery” to make sure all applicants have a fair opportunity to be seated.

STEP 5

Families of students selected for enrollment are notified. Those not selected are put on a “waitlist” and contacted as soon as a spot opens up.

… and that’s it!

Here are some answers to our applicants’ most frequently asked questions.

#1 – IS THERE ALWAYS A LOTTERY?

Not always, but often.

Whether a lottery is needed is determined by the number of spots available at each grade level and the number of eligible applicants interested in them.

#2 – I WAS SELECTED FOR ENROLLMENT –
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NEXT?

Most importantly, we need you to officially accept the spot (a link will be provided on the acceptance letter). Then, between now and next fall, you’ll need to officially register your child and provide a few documents verifying their identity and home address.

After that, we’ll see you on the first day of school!

(Note: If you were accepted by more than one campus, please register at your preferred campus and decline the invitation of any others. This will allow us to offer those spots to another prospective Harmony family.)

#3 – I WAS PLACED ON A WAITLIST –
IS THERE ANY CHANCE I WILL GET TO ATTEND?

Absolutely – so don’t give up hope! Students initially placed on a waitlist are given the opportunity to enroll all the time at Harmony, often for one of the following reasons:

  • A student who was initially selected in the lottery didn’t completion registration by the deadline.
  • A student who was initially selected in the lottery moved away.
  • A student was selected by two schools in the lottery, but of course could only register at one.
  • We added an an extra class at the grade level for which you applied.
  • One of our nearby campuses had an opening,
    and reached out to see if you were interested in attending there.

More Questions?

Reach out to us on Let’s Talk to let us know how we can help!

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Substitute teacher pay raises announced at Harmony Public Schools

After giving across-the-board pay raises to full-time teachers and campus staff earlier this school year, Harmony Public Schools will now be giving pay raises to all levels of substitute teachers.
The daily rate increase goes into effect February 14. The increase was approved unanimously by the Harmony Public Schools Board of Directors on January 29. Under the rate increase, substitute teachers will earn an extra $20-30 per day on top of the already-competitive Harmony rate.
For a teacher only working a few days per week, the increase will mean a few hundred dollars each month on top of the compensation they already earn. For certified teachers and long-term substitutes, the rate increase could mean up to $600 per month in increased pay (see chart above for rates for each position).
“Each day, substitute teachers are making a major impact on our schools by keeping our students on-track and learning when their regular teachers are unable to attend school,” Harmony CEO Fatih Ay said. “These professionals are important members of our school community, and we want to show our thanks.”
Harmony currently has substitute teaching opportunities at all of its campuses statewide.
Earlier this school year, Harmony also announced $4,000-$7,500 in additional annual compensation for teachers and other school staff.
The increase was the third occasion in the past two school years in which Harmony announced a major improvement to employee compensation and benefits.
In January 2021, Harmony announced a sweeping upgrade of its employer-paid benefits that provided free vision and dental plans to all full-time employees, introduced matching retirement plan contributions for 403(b) and (457(b) participants, and increased life insurance payouts from $20,000 to $100,000.
In Summer 2019, Harmony also announced statewide base pay increases for employees ranging from $3,500-$5,000, as well as additional stipends for teachers working in hard-to-staff subjects.
Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning, and college readiness.
Harmony Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year for both students and team members.
About Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools are 58 high performing PreK-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math- and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. At Harmony Public Schools, we believe every child can succeed, and we are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools and our 58 campuses across Texas, please visit: www.harmonytx.org, and follow us on Twitter at @HarmonyEdu and ‘Like’ us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarmonyTexas.
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COVID Campus Closure Friday!

Due to the high number of COVID 19 cases, HSA Euless will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22. Classes will resume Monday, January 24. An email with more detailed information has been sent to you.

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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) announcement

In accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students, Harmony Public Schools will begin taking referrals for all interested students in grades K-12 for Gifted and Talented (G/T) screening.
Anyone interested in the educational welfare of these students may nominate them for assessment. Students in grades 1 & up who were tested in Fall 2021 are not eligible to test in Spring 2022. Referral forms are available at the front office and on the school’s website (see below).
The referral forms must be returned or emailed to the front office by January 31, 2022. The Spring GT testing window is set by the campus in February or March. Campuses may elect to use NWEA MAP scores as a prescreening criterion for GT Testing.
For more information about the screening and identification process, parents may contact the school’s GT Coach/teacher.
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De acuerdo con el Plan Estatal de Texas para la Educación de Estudiantes Dotados / Talentosos, Harmony Public Schools comenzará a tomar referencias para todos los estudiantes interesados en los grados K-12 para la evaluación de estudiantes dotados y talentosos.
Cualquier persona interesada en el bienestar educativo de estos estudiantes puede nominarlos para dicha evaluación. Los estudiantes en los grados 2 y superiores que fueron evaluados en el otoño de 2020 no son elegibles para la prueba en la primavera de 2021. Los formularios de referencia están disponibles en la oficina y en el sitio web de la escuela.
Los formularios de referencia deben devolverse a la oficina de la escuela antes del lunes 31 de enero del 2022.
Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de selección e identificación, los padres pueden comunicarse con el entrenador / maestro de GT de la escuela.
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Principal’s Holiday Message

 

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I can’t believe that the winter break is here. Our students have made such remarkable progress academically since the beginning of the school year. Please continue to encourage your children to always do their personal best.

The school will be closed from Monday, December 20th through Tuesday, January 4th. Classes resume on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. Students are encouraged to read and complete their optional holiday homework over the break in order to get extra credit.

On behalf of the HSI Euless Elementary staff, we wish everyone a happy holiday season and a restful break. Stay safe. Stay well. And we’ll see all our students back at school on January 5th!

 

Kindest regards, 

Rasim Damirov

Principal – Harmony School of Innovation Euless

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AWARD CEREMONY

Dear Parents,
As we come to the end of 2021, we would like to acknowledge our students’ efforts with an award ceremony on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Parents are allowed to come for the award ceremony but will be required to check in with the front office before the ceremony. Students are allowed to come in free dress for this occasion. Please adhere to the dress code in our Student Handbook.
  • 8:00 am- 10:00 am – Kindergarten and 1st grade students
  • 10:30 am – 11:45 am – 4th and 5th-grade students
  • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – 2nd and 3rd-grade students
Brief Explanation of Awards that will be given out:
Perfect Attendance – Students that have perfect attendance for the entire semester with NO school or class tardies, no absences, no early sign-outs. (Excused absences are not considered as perfect attendance)
AB Honor Roll– This award recognizes outstanding students who have earned an A and B average for the end of the first semester.
A Honor Roll- This award recognizes outstanding students who have earned an A average for the end of the first semester.
Principal Award will recognize 1 student from each class that has made exemplary contributions to their class and school, has shown strong leadership skills, and is a role model to his/her peers for the entire semester.
Please remember that important instruction is still happening in our classrooms for the rest of the day. Please do not check your child out of class early so they can complete the remainder of their learning today.
Let’s go viral by using the hashtag #HSIEulessAwards and post your award ceremony experience on Social Media!
We look forward to celebrating our children’s accolades!
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Re-enrollment is January 4-28 for 2022-23 at Harmony Public Schools

Re-Enrollment for current Harmony families who plan to return next school year is January 4-28, 2022.

Re-Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year for Harmony families begins soon.

During this time of year each January, we ask families to complete a simple, online Re-Enrollment process, letting us know they’ll be joining us for another great year of learning and fun next school year, which starts in August 2022.

This simple step allows us to make sure each current student’s spot at Harmony is reserved for the following school year, and assess how many new student seats we have available for other applicants.

Re-Enrollment at Harmony Public Schools runs January 4-28, 2022. Look for more details in your email inbox, via Skyward, or on our Facebook page soon.

In the meantime, check out these 6 things families need to know about Re-Enrollment at Harmony Public Schools.

#1 – When is Re-Enrollment season?

For the 2022-2023 school year, re-enrollment will be January 4-28, 2022.

#2 – How do I apply for Re-Enrollment?

The preferred method for re-enrollment is through the student’s online Skyward account. (A link to Skyward can be found at the top of your campus homepage or you can simply click here.). Parents without internet and/or Skyward access may also request a paper re-enrollment option from their child’s campus.

#3 – What is the difference between Re-Enrollment and Open Enrollment?

Re-enrollment is intended for current Harmony students planning to stay at their current campus the following school year, or who will naturally feed upward to a new campus (e. from elementary to nearby middle school). Open Enrollment is for new students, or current students who wish to change Harmony campuses for personal reasons (ex. transferring to a campus closer to home).

#4 – If a student plans to stay at the same school next year, are they automatically guaranteed re-enrollment if they complete the re-enrollment process before the deadline?

Yes, so long as their family completes the re-enrollment process.

#5 – What happens if a parent does not submit their re-enrollment information before the deadline?

If a parent misses the deadline to complete the re-enrollment process, then the student will lose his/her reserved space for next school year and must apply during Open Enrollment, held November 1-February 10 each school year. To apply, visit www.HarmonyTX.org/Apply.

#6 – What does a Harmony parent need to do if they would like to stay with Harmony, but transfer to a different campus for the next school year?

If a parent would like to change Harmony campuses for the following school year, they must submit an application for the desired school at www.HarmonyTX.org/Apply.

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Weekly Newsletter 12/08/2021

Dear Parents,

Please click the link below to see our weekly newsletter.

https://www.smore.com/f38cy

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STAAR Interim Assessment Parent Letter

Dear HSI – Euless Families, 

 

Our campus will once again be participating in STAAR Interim testing. STAAR Interim testing will be held next week Dec. 13th – 15th (Monday – Wednesday). Testing time will be promptly from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and then students will resume normal schedules for the rest of the day. 

 

The schedule will be as follows:

Monday, December 13th   Reading 3rd, 4th, &5th

Tuesday, December 14th           Math             3rd, 4th, &5th

Wednesday, December 15th      Science 5th only

 

As a reminder, the campus will be closed to all visitors, including parents, on testing days.  This includes lunch drop-offs.  Also, please do not plan on picking up your child early on a day he/she is testing (Avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments on these dates) as students are not allowed to resume an unfinished test. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

 

To safeguard your child’s success on STAAR Interim, please do the following: 

  1. Please make sure your child is well-rested and arrives on time to school (7:40 AM)
  2. Your child is prepared to test and eats a good breakfast the morning of testing
  3. Please encourage your child to do his/her personal best on the test as it can greatly improve your child’s self-confidence which in turn will lead to better test performance. 
  • All testing materials will be provided by the school. 
  • Students who have breakfast in school will be offered breakfast. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Kartal at akartal@harmonytx.org 

Sincerely,

Mr. Kartal, M.Ed.

Testing, Federal Programs & Engagement Coordinator

akartal@harmonytx.org

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Family Literacy Night

Dear parents,
We are thrilled to announce that our 2021-2022 Family Literacy Night will be held Thursday, December 9th from 5 pm to 6 pm. There will be prizes, literacy games and more. This will be an evening you don’t want to miss.
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WINTER SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Dear Parents,

We are excited to host our Winter Book Fair beginning Monday, December 6th- Friday, December 10, 2021. We will be hosting an event each day to invite your families into our school to shop with your students. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings kids the books they want to read. We will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level, and all purchases benefit our school!

All parents will be asked to park at the front of the building and enter the school through the gym door on the south side of the building. We are asking parents to only enter and exit using the gym doors and remain in the gym only to limit the distraction to the students’ learning environment.

This year Scholastic is offering an E-wallet that parents can load with money for students to spend at the book fair. There will also be an option to purchase all items online and our school will still benefit from these sales. Please see the flyers sent home with your child for more information on how to set this up.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the book fair!

 

  • December 6th: Muffins with Moms – 7:00am-7:30am
  • December 7th: Pastries with Papas – 7:00am-7:30am
  • December 8th: Lunch with Loved ones – 10:10 – 12:30
  • December 9th: Literacy Night / Character Day 5pm – 6pm
  • December 9th: Goodies with Grandparents 7:00am-7:30am

 

 

 

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Harmony offers free online tutoring for all students through TutorMe

 

If your student is struggling in a subject, or just has a question about tonight’s homework assignment, Harmony Public Schools has a solution.

Harmony is proud to now offer free tutoring 24/7 with TutorMe.

Through TutorMe, students in Grades 3-12 have free, 24/7 online access to verified experts in more than 300 fields.

Check out the video below to learn more, or look for the TutorMe option inside Clever in your family’s MyHarmony Portal account.

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