HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SAN ANTONIO

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1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SAN ANTONIO THIS WEEK: On Monday, September 7, 2015, Harmony School of Excellence San Antonio will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Classes will continue, as regularly scheduled, on Tuesday, September 8 th. Calendar of upcoming events, pg. 2 CHOIR auditions!, pg. 3 Girl Scouts informational meeting, pg. 4 Uniforms, pg. 4 School closed for Labor Day, pg. 1 Volunteers needed: Soccer coach & Library, pg. 5 Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Barry, pg. 3 PTO membership form, pg. 6 Cub Club, pg. 4 Dismissal Updates, pg. 4 Breakfast/Lunch menu for September, pg. 7 Lockers for 4 th & 5 th grade, pg. 5 September 8, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. HSE Cafeteria Parents, please make plans to attend the first PTO meeting of the school year. Our theme for the PTO is A Life Time of Literacy. We have a lot of exciting things planned for this year and several fund raisers to support our 3 biggest projects - Library, the Play Ground, and purchasing a Sound System for the school. PTO membership is $10.00 per family and a check can be made out to HSESA PTO. You may refer to the membership form, page 5 of this issue. To receive your copy of the Cub Roar electronically, send an to Ms. Bonds at abonds@harmonytx.org with the subject line Cub Roar and your student s name & grade. A copy can also be found online at: pg. 1

2 Labor Day No School PTO Meeting 6:00 7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Informational Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Choir Auditions 3:40 4:30 p.m. Open House 5:30 6:30 p.m. Spirit Peter Piper 5 7 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conference Early Dismissal Family Friendly Community Events Guerra Library: 7978 Military Dr. W., (210) p.m. Lego Club: Get creative with Lego bricks. Have fun building your own creations. Recommended for school age children since some pieces are very small. Lego creations must stay at the library. 2 5 p.m. Come & Go Crafts: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. San Antonio Museum of Art: 200 West Jones Ave., (210) p.m. First Sunday for Families: China Then & Now. Explore the exhibition: 28 Chinese & the Roots of Chinese Art and Culture. Activities include pen and ink drawings, Mandarin Chinese lessons, printmaking and a calligraphy workshop. Johnston Library: 6307 Sun Valley Dr., (210) p.m. Family Fun: Children and their grown-ups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. pg. 2

3 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Mr. Barry 4 th grade ELA/Social Studies Like HSE, Mr. Barry is a new arrival to the Harmony family. He brings with him 23 years of experience in educating students and a passion for reading. Mr. Barry received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University and his Masters from Wilmington University. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to make a difference in students lives, Mr. Barry says of why he loves teaching. His best advice for his students is: No shortcuts to success. You must put your best effort into everything you do. The Catcher in the Rye, by author J.D. Salinger is Mr. Barry s favorite book. Mr. Barry s favorite color is the blue found in the NY Giants logo. Choir Auditions! September: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, HSE encourages your family to make healthy changes together. Get active outside: Walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or Tuesday, Sept. 15 th 3:40 4:30 p.m. Music Room (Rm. 202/B02) All interested students MUST write their name on the sign-up sheet posted outside of the music room. Members of last year s choir do NOT need to audition. However, they do need to sign-up to show interest. Parents are not allowed to sit in during auditions. *The sign-up sheet will be posted 1 week prior to auditions.* Choir rehearsals will be every Tuesday, in the music room, from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting date will be posted in this literary circular or the school s website at You may contact Ms. Silva at asilva@harmonytx.org for any questions. play basketball at the park. Limit screen time: Keep screen time (time spent on the computer, watching TV, or playing video games) to 2 hours or less a day. Make healthy meals: Buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. Taking small steps as a family can help your child stay at a healthy weight. pg. 3

4 Coming soon to HSE: The front office is currently SOLD OUT of uniform shirts. Parents will be notified through the school website or this literary circular when uniform shirts are available for purchase. Interested in joining? Please attend an informational meeting on September 9 th at 6:30 p.m. in the HSE Cafeteria. Ms. Clapper, parent, will be the Troop Leader. Cub Club offers early morning drop-off Students may be dropped off as early as 7 am. The Cub Club is a before school care option for parents that need to drop-off their student(s) before 7:30 a.m. Students can be dropped off in the front of the school (side facing Loop 410). The program costs $10 per week, and must be paid a month in advance. Cub Club badges for vehicles are in the works, to expedite the drop-off process. All money raised from the program fees go into the activity fund, which go right back to the students. The enrollment form can be picked up in the front office or found on the school s website at: Any questions or concerns may be directed to Ms. Panella at vpanella@harmonytx.org. DISMISSAL / DROP-OFF UPDATES School dismisses at 3:10 p.m. With the pick-up lines moving at a much faster pace, we ask that all parents please arrive on time to pick-up your student(s). If you arrive after 3:40 p.m., students will need to be signed out from the front office. Kindly do not use your cell phone while in the pick-up or drop-off lanes. Even if you are waiting for your student to exit the school. Lunch balances can only be paid online, at this time, through the database. pg. 4

5 4 th & 5 th rs receive lockers No more backpacks in class Most fourth and fifth grade students received their lockers yesterday. Students are asked to bring a lock from home to secure their belongings. Please see graphic below for reference when purchasing a lock. Students will no longer be allowed to have their backpacks in class, once they have a locker. Lockers are the responsibility of the students. Please do not bring locks that require a key. Combination locks are preferred. Locks that have the combination on the side are usually easier for students. Parents interested in volunteering to help coach either the girls or boys soccer team, please contact Coach J via cjarzombek@harmonytx.org. Help spread the love of reading Ms. Panella, HSE Librarian, would appreciate any help available to get the library up and running as soon as possible. If you are able to volunteer (any amount of time is appreciated), please contact Ms. Panella via at vpanella@harmonytx.org. pg. 5

6 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Membership Form Parents, Teachers, Faculty We need your support. You can help us to strengthen our school by becoming a member of the Harmony Science Academy Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Your membership helps to fund programs and activities for the school that we could not otherwise afford. Your membership is essential to helping our school offer the best in Excellence to our students. So please take a moment and JOIN US Today! $10.00 Family Membership $10.00 Faculty/Administration Membership Member Name Address City Home Phone Zip Code Cell Phone Address: Preferred Method Of communication Home Phone Cell Phone Text Messages Students: Would you be willing to volunteer on occasion Yes No Maybe with Notice Date Paid Check # Cash Amount$ Received by: Square/Paypal Membership # Board Member Signature Membership Card 2015/2016 Issued: Yes No pg. 6

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