Dear Students and Parents,

School is almost out of the summer! In order to make sure that students are prepared for the 2010-2011 school year, it is important that they complete a summer reading assignment. The summer reading assignment will be due the first week of school, and is mandatory for all students who will be enrolled in grades 4-8 at Harmony School of Science – Austin for the 2010-2011 school year. Information will be given to students prior to the last day of school by their current teachers, and it will also be available on the school website. This assignment will be counted as a grade during the first six weeks of the 2010-2011 school year.

The Assignment:
Students must select one book from the summer reading list. If they would like to read book that is not on the list, they must go to www.arbookfind.com and search for a book that is on the correct grade level. While reading the book, student will need to complete two planning pages, which are included with this packet and will also be available on the school website. After the student finishes reading the book they selected and filling out their planning pages, they must write a reading response.
The reading response must be 4-5 well-developed paragraphs. A well-developed paragraph should contain at least 60 words. The reading response should indicate what the reader thought about the story and why they felt that way. Students should use the information from their planning pages to create their response. The response should be typed or written in excellent, neat handwriting. The response is a final draft and therefore should not contain spelling/grammar/punctuation errors. The reading response and planning pages will be turned in together. The planning pages are required, and are a part of the grade.

Dear Parents/ Guardians,
As you know HSS-Austin believes that parental involvement in a child's education is one of the most important factors in raising student self-esteem and academic achievement and we all agree that parental involvement should go beyond attendance at teacher conferences and open house. School is over but we keep working to provide more successful school year for the next year.

We have a project to do before school starts that we are working on is to install balcony to the back of the school which protects children and adults from the harmful rays of the sun (keeping the area cooler in dismissal area) and protects from the rain. It will allow us to make dismissal better and smoother that needed most in our school.
If you want to contribute to these projects, please donate some money, come by the campus, or mail in your donation, or make a credit card payment over the phone. We really appreciate anything that you can do to help. We know that with your help we can definitely reach our goals and make our dismissal area safe place for our students.

Following options are to make Donation:

1. Credit Card ( You can do it on the phone )
2. Check (payable to HSS - Austin)
3. Money Order (payable to HSS - Austin)

Dear Parents:

All payments can be made by only CHECK, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD or MONEY ORDER.

CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Click here to see 2010-2011 Academic Calendar

We know you have a lot to do to get your student ready for school next year. Let us help! Take away the hassle of shopping the crowded stores for your student’s school supplies. HSS PTO will do it for you; the fee is $60.00 for standard school supplies only and will be available at orientation/registration in August. You won’t even have to store it!

This will save you time and allow us to ensure each child has the exact same items that are on the school supply list.

Please note the following items are not included:
Backpack
Copy paper
Book Fee’s for 7th & 8th grade (this is a separate fee to be paid directly to the school)
Art supplies/fees (to be paid directly to the school)
Kindergarten "wish list" items are not included in the standard supply order and should be donated to your student’s teacher.

All you have to do is fill out the attached form and send in a check or cash ($60 per child) to the school office – ATTN: HSS PTO. Or you may drop it off at the front office during normal school business hours this summer. The school supplies will be available for pickup at orientation.
DEAD LINE IS JULY 2ND, 2010

Please click here to download a form
Please click here to see all grades supply list.

Dear Parents,

HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE is arranging a wonderful academic program for this summer for current grades 4th -7th to prepare them for next year academic competitions and standard tests: such as Robotics, MathCounts, Science Fair, Turkish, Science Olympiad, and PSAT.
Program will be on August 2-7 2010 in our school.

Fee for activities and snacks (such as Main Event, Movie, Picnic etc…): $60

There is a limited space in this program. First come, first serve. Student’s GPA, discipline records and teacher recommendations are the factors to be eligible to participate in the camp.

Deadlines:
Application and Full Payment Deadline: May 27th 2010
Date of program: August 2 -7 2010

Please click here to get more information and to fill out application form.

HSS has a uniform to help create a safe and orderly environment, instill discipline, and eliminate competition and distractions caused by varied dress styles. All students will be expected to arrive in dress code every day. Please cooperate, display modesty and neatness, and take pride in these clean, neat and attractive uniforms. We rely on your common sense and your parents' and/or guardians' support in helping maintain this dress code.

***HSS will accept only khaki pants for boys and girls for the upcoming year. No skirts or shorts will be allowed.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

HSS is delightful to announce "Online Payment System". You now can pay online for your child(ren)'s lunch account.
It`s Easy
Simply login to school database. Click "Other". Choose "PAY ONLINE" to make payments.
It`s Convenient
Available anywhere, anytime you have a computer with internet access. Avoid lost checks and trips to school by paying online.
It`s Secure
We take extra precautions to ensure that your experience with "Pay Online" is safe. Our School Database works with SSL.

From the TEA web site
In May 2006, the 79th Legislature passed House Bill 1, which included the District Awards for Teacher Excellence, commonly referred to as D.A.T.E. The purpose of D.A.T.E. is to allow districts to create or continue a system of awards for educators who demonstrate success in improving student achievement. The grant program helps districts to create a local award plan or to implement the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP).

At least 60% of the grant funds must be used to reward teachers and principals who positively impact student academic improvement, growth, and/or achievement. The remaining funds may be used for other allowable activities including stipends and awards for identified teachers,
principals, mentors, instructional coaches and master teachers. In addition, these funds may be used for professional development, increasing local data capabilities to support instruction and accountability, and implementing elements of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP).

To view Harmony School of Science - Austin D.A.T.E grant. read more…

Students will be bringing home information on how your family can participate in the School PAX Fundraising Program. Follow the instructions in the Family Flyer and shop at Subway, Verizon Wireless, Travelocity, Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Lady Footlocker, and 1-800-FLOWERS (1-800-356-9377) or 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. When you use the HSS-Austin school code (4RJP) you earn money for the school. This is a simple fundraiser that does not involve selling anything. All you do is shop as usual. Proceeds will be used to pay for more technology at HSS-Austin and other school needs.