Check out the new bell schedule for the 2019-2020 school year! Smaller lunch groups mean a safer (and quieter) cafeteria.
Archive for month: July, 2019
Here is some of the recent news for HSE! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get all the information you need – facebook.com/HSEHouston
Harmony wins prestigious Honor Roll Award: HSE has been named to the Educational Results Partnership 2018 – 2019 Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. The program is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Schools that receive the Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.
In Texas, the Honor Roll program is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Texas Business Leadership Council, American Automobile Association (AAA) Texas, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Chevron Corporation and Enterprise Holdings Foundation.
To access the Honor Roll, visit www.edresults.org
Congratulations to our teachers, students, and staff on this incredible achievement!
Orientation: Mark your calendars! HSE orientation is on Friday, August 9, from 10 AM – 6 PM. Drop off supplies, meet your teachers, become a PTO member, get your uniforms, buy a backpack and spirit shirts, register for after-school programs, and much more!
STEAM Lab Needs a Name: Last chance to help name our new STEAM Lab! Click here to Vote
School Supplies: Want to save yourself the runaround for school supply shopping? Want to help raise money for HSE at the same time? Ordering for next year is still available! These are the hand-picked lists created by your teachers. The cool part is that the carts are totally customizable – if there is something you already have, just delete those items from the box! Order soon, and pick up will be on orientation day, August 9. PLUS, you will be able to drop the supplies off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click here to access the HSE School Tool Box Order Page for all grades. **If you don’t want to order your supplies here, use these lists to purchase items on your own.
Clear Backpack Policy: All students in 5th through 8th grade will be required to use only clear backpacks. Kindergarten through 4th grade students will be allowed to continue using traditional backpacks; however, clear is preferred. There is no size specification on the clear backpacks as long as they are able to fit properly into lockers. Click here for more information.
Cross Country: All incoming 4th-8th graders of all abilities are invited to join the HSE Cross Country Highlighters to start running with us at our pre-season practices. Register here: https://forms.gle/iqm4djago98ncNtPA Questions? Email dfarrar@harmonytx.org or jcoto@harmonytx.org
3rd Grade Boot Camp: For new-to-HSE students ONLY – Register by August 1st for this 2-day boot camp to prepare incoming students for HSE’s learning styles & expectations. Click here for more information and to register. Email aberkowitz@harmonytx.org with questions.
PTO Board Looking for Volunteers: We have quite a few openings on the board for the upcoming school year. Your help is greatly appreciated in order to continue to serve our students and accomplish our goals. If you are interested, please fill out the HSE PTO interest form. Click here to complete the interest form. Click here for more information
Yearbooks Update: We were informed that the yearbooks will be delivered to the school by August 31st. If your student is no longer at HSE, your yearbook will be shipped to you at no cost.
New Uniform Policy for 5th Grade Students: Starting this year, 5th grade students will be wearing the middle school uniform shirt instead of the elementary shirts. The MS shirt has a blue collar and a blue horizontal stripe across the middle of the shirt, instead of the white vertical stripe on the left side of the shirt. (see the images below)
**First Day of School is August 15th! We are looking forward to a wonderful year!**
All students in 5th through 8th grade will be required to use only clear backpacks. Kindergarten through 4th grade students will be allowed to continue using traditional backpacks; however, clear is preferred. There is no size specification on the clear backpacks as long as they are able to fit properly into lockers. Click here for a printable version of the FAQ
Backpack FAQ:
Where can we purchase clear backpacks?
Clear HSE backpacks will be sold at the Orientation on Friday, August 9th, for $15 each. Other establishments also carry clear backpacks.
What students are required to use clear backpack?
This policy is for students 5th-8th only. Optional for K-4th
Are there any size specifications for the clear backpacks?
No, there are no size specifications, as long as they can fit comfortably in the lockers.
Are mesh backpacks allowed?
No, mesh backpacks are not allowed, only clear backpacks.
Can the clear backpacks have mesh pockets?
Yes, mesh side pockets are allowed on the clear backpacks.
Are transparent colored backpacks allowed?
No, all backpacks must be clear.
Are stripes allowed on the clear backpacks?
No, stripes or other large designs are not allowed on the backpacks.
Can the backpack have colored straps?
Yes, colored straps are allowed.
Are company trademarked logos allowed on the front of the backpack?
Yes, small logos are allowed (smaller than 4” diameter).
Are monograms allowed on the front of the backpack?
Yes, small monograms are allowed (smaller than 4” diameter)
Are lunch kits permitted?
Yes, normal, non-transparent lunch kits are permitted no larger than 6”x9”x5”
Can small non-transparent bags be carried in the backpack?
Yes. Students are limited to two non-transparent 6” x 9” bags (lunch kits, purses, pouches) regardless of whether they are carried inside or outside the backpack.
Is this an invasion of privacy?
We understand the concern regarding the privacy of certain items contained within backpacks. Students will be permitted to carry such items in a small makeup pouch or purse within the backpack.
Can students line/decorate the inside of the backpack?
No. Fabric, wallpaper or any other material that conceals the contents of the backpack is not permitted.
Can you show me examples of clear backpacks students can and cannot use?
Attn: New-to-HSE 3rd grade families!
Register by August 1st for this 2-day boot camp to prepare incoming students for HSE’s learning styles & expectations.
Hello HSE Parents,
We hope you all are enjoying this final month of summer before the school begins. With the school year quickly approaching, our PTO is reaching out with a reminder of the board positions that are still open for the 2019-2020 upcoming school year. We are excited to have a returning Secretary, 2 returning Workroom Coordinators and a new Homeroom Parent Coordinator locked into place.
We regret to inform you that some of the returning board members will no longer be able to serve due to work transfers and unexpected circumstances. That is why we have quite a few openings on the board for the upcoming school year. Your help is greatly appreciated in order to continue to serve our students and accomplish our goals.
There have been some changes to the board positions from previous years to create an easier flow to all that the PTO does for the staff and students. We will also have several sub-committees within each position. Below is a list of board positions, if you are interested in hearing more about any position or subcommittee options, please reach out to us.
The Board consists of 7 positions with several subcommittee options listed in the attached chart: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Student Engagement, Staff Support and Fundraising
This is a great opportunity for you to be a part of the heartbeat of the school, our PTO. The PTO takes care of our students with little things from hot chocolate on the polar express day and Kona Ice on the field day to the big fundraising with I-Fest and Fun Run. In the past, the money has gone to the turf, outside water fountain, playground and more. This past year we were able to raise money for a safety crosswalk from the school to the playground area and in-school educational field trips for all grades from K-8th. The PTO also makes sure our amazing staff is taken care of with Staff Appreciation dinners, I-Fest silent auction baskets, Teacher appreciation week and the list goes on.
Without a proper board, we can not continue to serve our school. Our board of all working moms last year showed that we as parents can have it all, be actively involved in our children’s school and work. We are wanting to have all positions closed by August 1st. If you have questions about positions, commitment please reach out to PTO at hsepto@gmail.com
Here is the link for our PTO form: https://forms.gle/o4VM1bBr1V1e92zq9
Thank you for your interest and here’s to the start of a great school year!
Want to save yourself the runaround for school supply shopping? Want to help raise money for HSE at the same time?
Ordering for next year is already available! These are the hand-picked lists created by your teachers. The cool part is that the carts are totally customizable – if there is something you already have, just delete those items from the box! Order soon, and pick up will be on orientation day, August 9. PLUS, you will be able to drop the supplies off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click on the link to create an account and order!
Click here to access the HSE School Tool Box Order Page
If you don’t want to order your supplies here, use this list to purchase items on your own.
Parents: School supply ordering for next year is still available! Prices vary by grade. You can even delete items from the box that you don’t need. Pick up will be on orientation day, August 9, AND you’ll be able to drop them off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click on the link to create an account and order!
Friday, August 9, 2019
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Meet the teacher, get your child’s schedule, lunch application and more…
HSE Orientation Flyer