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Harmony to Receive $5M Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Harmony Public Schools (HPS) is the recipient of nearly $5 million in U.S. Department of Education grants over the next three years. HPS joins just eight charter school organizations nationwide in receiving this round of charter school grants. Harmony Public Schools are high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools, and represent the state's largest network of charter schools, serving roughly 20,000 Texas students.
Please CLICK HERE to fully read the Press Release.
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Harmony in TBEC Honor Roll
Harmony School of Science - Houston (Sugarland) has made the TBEC Honor Roll for 2011. The most prestigious and demanding academic award a Texas public school can receive is to be listed on the annual TBEC Honor Roll. This year 253 schools made the list which represents less than 4% of all public schools in Texas and includes 34 high schools, 38 middle schools and 181 elementary schools.
Read more to find out when and where the Honor Roll Ceremony will take place.
You can also reach the detailed report by region or district.
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In Remembrance of 9/11 
On the 10th year of 9/11, Harmony Public Schools pay tribute to those innocent souls who lost their life as a result of insidious attacks as well as to unsung heroes who risked their own life to save hundred others. The people of the United States of America will always remember those innocent and courageous people and keep them in their heart and prayers.
Harmony Public Schools commemorated this bitter incident in its campuses. For example, Ms. Greenwalt of Art School painted "We Remember... As an American Flag" on the windows in front of the school. Yellow ribbons were also tied along with American and Texas Flags on the poles and various flags were placed around the school.
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Representative Gallego's Visit
Honorable Representative Pete Gallego visited HSA Houston High on September 12,2011 and addressed the students in his brief speech. Honorable Gallego was also given a campus tour as well as a quick tour in the Central Office Administration building.
Pete P. Gallego is a member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 74, which includes Brewster, Culberson, Edwards, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Ward counties. The 74th House district is the largest House district and the largest Texas U.S.-Mexico border district stretching nearly 39,000 square miles and containing over half of the Texas/Mexico border.
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Channel 12's Star Student
Harmony Science Academy Beaumont congratulates Mikayla Jordan for being selected as KBMT Channel 12's Star Student of the Week for September 12, 2011. Mikayla was nominated by Miss Junell due to her work ethic inside and outside the classroom and her wonderful personality. She has the great personality Harmony hopes to achieve in all its students. Mikayla was awarded on September 13, 2011 when Channel 12 came to visit the school to interview Mikayla. We are very proud of Mikayla for her achievement.
Please click here for the news and here for the pictures.
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David Dunn Visits Harmony
On Friday, September 16th, David Dunn, the Executive Director of the Texas Charter School Association, visited Harmony School of Nature and Athletics in Dallas. Staci Reimer, Dean of Academics, gave a short presentation and facilitated a discussion about the school. Mr. Dunn was most impressed by the academic achievement, particularly the 56% commended rate in reading and 34% commended rate in Math.
As the group toured the grounds, the vision of Harmony School of Nature and Athletics became apparent to Mr. Dunn; he was excited to see the plans we have to make this campus both beautiful and educational for all students. As he left the campus, he wrote in the guest book: "Wow!"
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Visit to Harris County Courthouse
Several students from Harmony School of Discovery visited Judge Schaffer, Judge Harris, District Attorney Phil Donnel and Defense Attorney Jimmy Ortiz in their offices on September 15, 2011.
The students had the chances to take a look at the historcal court files dating back to 1836. District Clerk Chris Daniel's aide Marcella Harris was very helpful in giving a tour to the students and informing them of protocol in the court rooms.
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Visit to Bexar County Courthouse
On September 23, students in AP Psychology class of HSA San Antonio campus were the special guests at the Bexar County District Court upon the invitation of Judge Cathy Stryker.
The students received a private tour, including a walk-through of the Texas Historical Archives. In addition to seeing the courthouse, they learned about various jobs related to the legal field; Judge Stryker's team, including "Cowboy" the bailiff and Mary-Helen, the real-time court reported shared information about their duties and careers.
Read more here.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Harmony Science Academy San Antonio celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday, September 29.
It was full of fun and entertainment. The parents and the students enjoyed their time with the delicious food, songs and competitions. State Representative Mr. Jose Menendez also made a short speech at the event.
Find more pictures from this memorable event.
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STEM Conference is Approaching
The STEM Education Conference organized by Harmony Public Schools is around the corner. The Conference will take place on November 14-15, 2011 at Harmony Public Schools Central Administration Building. You are all cordially invited to this distinguished event. More details can be found here.
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Changing Faces
 San Antonio Campus cordially invites you to the Opening Reception of the student art exhibition at the Weston Centre. The exhibition is entitled "Changing Faces". UTSA, Fitz Gibbons and Associates and Blue are some of the sponsoring organizations and companies of the event. Please see the flyer for more information.
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Melissa Knight
(Starting from this September issue, we will feature an admin and a teacher from Harmony in our monthly Newsletter.)
Melissa Knight is with Harmony family since 2007 at Harmony School of Excellence. She is currently the Elementary Principal. We had a lovely interview with her.
When did your Harmony experience start? What positions have you assumed so far?
My Harmony experience started in 2007. I taught 4th grade ELA for three years, Asst. Principal and Dean of Academics for one year while teaching 4th and 5th grade Character education, and now Elementary Principal and I teach 8th grade character education.
Read the rest of the interview here...
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Michele Sanders-Limonthas
Mrs. Sanders-Limonthas is a Harmony graduate. She currently works for Harmony Science Academy High - Houston. She is the Science Department Chair and AP Biology teacher.
How does it feel to be a teacher at a schools system where you graduated from?
Honestly, it is a little weird because for the last three years, I have taught students that knew me when I was in high school. On the other hand though, I feel that because I was once a student here, I am in a better position to understand the obstaces the students face and how to help them.
Read the rest of the interview here...
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Aid to the Fire Victims
Ms. Shirley, Ms. Mattingly and Ms. Lee motivated the School of Discovery students to step up to community service in helping the fire victims.
HSD collected water, food, clothing as well as other needed items and handed the donations to the Fire Department.
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Brain Teaser of the Month
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Two Numbers to Guess
Each month we ask a logic, math or science-related question in our newsletter and the first three respondents with the correct answer are awarded with a modest gift.
This Month's Question:
There are three close friends: Martha, Jane and Amber. Martha knows two numbers, each greater than 1. Jane only knows the products of these two numbers, while Amber knows only their sum. Jane and Amber also know that the number is greater than 1. Martha challenges them to guess:
Jane: I don't know anything about the sum of these numbers. Amber: Let me tell you then. The sum of these numbers is fewer than 14. Jane: I knew that. But, I now know the numbers as well. Amber: So do I. What were the numbers?Send your answers to news@harmonytx.org The Answer to the Last Issue: You need to use the masses of 1, 3, 9 and 27. August Winners: M. Kaygusuz, S. Orman, D. Pilcher.
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Correction: In our August issue, there were two different numbers about Harmony Public Schools' total student number within the news entitled "Superintendent's Welcome Message". The correct number stands at around 20,000. We apologize for any confusion and misunderstanding. |
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