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T I G E RB E A T
A WEEKLY READER FOR
PARENTS & STUDENTS
HARMONY MISSION
STATMENT
Our mission at Harmony
Public Schools is to
prepare each student
for higher learning in a
safe, caring and
collaborative
atmosphere through a
quality learner-centered
educational program
with a strong emphasis
on math, science,
engineering and
technology.
OCTOBER ACTIVITY DATES
10.15-CLOSED CAMPUS (see pg. 2)
10.16-Teachers vs Student Volleyball
Game Time: 2:15pm – 3:00pm
10.17-1st Nine Weeks of School Ends
10.18-Saturday Detention @ 7am
10.18-NEW!! Car Wash 9am – 1pm
10.22-DATE CHANGE! Senior Breakfast
7:30am –8:00am Rm 216
10.22-7th Grade Field Trip Forms Due
10.24-4th Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
OCTOBER 15, 2014
YEAR v Issue IX
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH!!
We are still celebrating National Principals Month at HSD! We hope that you have
taken time to say THANK YOU and show your appreciation to our staff of principals.
It is not easy doing what they do each and every day. Please continue following the
TIGERBEAT each week. We hope that you are getting to know just who makes your
child’s/children’s academic world evolve. Now, for our featured principal:
PRESENTING MS. MATTINGLY….Meet OUR ASSITANT PRINCIPAL OF DISCIPLINE!
What made you want to pursue a career in education?
Being in probation made me want to make a difference for people
at a younger age and hopefully I am touching someone’s life
positively.
How long have you been in education? Education is life
long–so I guess I could say I have been in education all my life. I
have been teaching in Texas since 2008.
Which superpower would you like to have and why? To be able to clone myself.
I wear various hats and have so much going on i.e. working on a higher degree and
duties at school as well as being a grandmother to approximately 14 grandchildren. I
stay busy!
What is your favorite way to relax? To do long road trips in my truck and have my
music blasting. I really miss motorcycle riding for that was very relaxing to me!
What is your favorite quote? ? “Why me” or “Here We Go Again”…just joking! I love
Muhammed Ali-I grew up down the street from his family in Louisville Ky. Since I am
a fan, one of his quotes-“The man who has no imagination has no wings”-is a favorite
of mine. Also on the same line, a quote by an unknown author is “Imagination is just
Intelligence having fun” is another favorite.
Next week we will continue this month long blockbuster in the TIGERBEAT in
celebration of National Principals Month!
HARMONY SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY
10.25-Chicago Trip Departure
10.27-HS Girls Soccer Tryouts @ 4pm
10.30-Make-Up Picture Day
10.31-Fall Festival 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Ms. Mattingly
HSD AP of Discipline
6270 Barker Cypress Road
Houston, TX 77084
281.861.5105
www.hsdhouston.org
OCTOBER 15, 2014
T I G E R B E A T
CLOSED CAMPUS TODAY ONLY!!
YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED!
On 10.15.14, our campus will be closed for all grade levels.
College Board and prep testing will be taking place. Eighth
grade students have online testing, while 9th – 11th grade
students will be taking PSAT/MSQT tests. Seniors (12th
graders) will be taking the SAT. We want our students to do
their very best. Therefore, we will keep distractions to the
strictest minimum. Please make sure that students have a
nutrition packed breakfast that morning. Regular campus
visitations will resume the following day.
Dear HSD Teachers and Students-YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED…in a
volleyball game, that is!
WHO? Teachers vs. Students
WHEN? Thursday (tomorrow) 2pm – 2:30pm
WHERE? School Gym
COST: $1 for first 80 students!!!!
*Yearbook Staff, please be in attendance. We need photos!!!
SATURDAY MORNING EVENTS
Dear Parent/Guardian, please join the PTO Board
for a general meeting on the evening of 10.22.14
Mrs. Forward
at 6pm in the large cafeteria. It is not too late to
PTO President
join! We have many ideas of how we can better
connect to HSD to support our students/teachers. We are sure
you have ideas as well. We would love to hear them. Join us for
light refreshments. The meeting will begin promptly at 6pm and
end at 7pm. We hope to see you there.
Detention begins at 7am! Please have participating students
wear their school uniform. It is mandatory.
Support us Saturday morning at the HSD Car Wash from 9am
to 1pm. Cash donations will gladly be accepted!
FALL FESTIVAL UPDATE!
We have begun collecting bagged candy for the Fall Festival,
for teachers to pass out to students in K-3 during this special
event. We need your help parents! We beg of you:
WE NEED MORE BAGGED CANDY!!
Students may wear costumes to school on October 31 st.
Simply send the $2 fee to school with your child. We do,
however, have costume guidelines:
1. Refrain from masks, swords and hats.
2. Refrain from tight and/or revealing clothing.
If you are in doubt about your child’s costume, please send an
extra set of clothing. Otherwise, you will receive a call if the
costume is inappropriate.
CARPOOLING INFORMATION
Parents, are you interested in carpooling? Please send an
email, with CARPOOL in the subject line, to
[email protected] if you are interested in making a
connection. There currently exists a small group. Come to the
next PTO meeting to meet each other and get organized!
MESSAGE FROM PTO PRES
~NEW HSD STUDENT COUNCIL~
HSD Congratulates its New Student Council!
President – Shiv Gakhar
Vice President – Nery Chavez
Treasurer – Ankit Nanda
Historian – Laura Botero
Public Affairs – Brianna Shakur
Secretary – Carolina Aguado
Grade Representatives:
10B – Victoria Peguero, 10A – Victor Bermudez
9B – Zainab, Siddiqi, 9A – Zavier Dorre
8C – Julio Arroy, 8B – Ibrahim Abdulla, 8A – Yousuf Khan
7C – Jada Wesley, 7B – Edin Sehic, 7A – Augusto Zapata
6C – Lance Arbilo, 6B – Shaina Magon, 6A – Linda Maldonado
Staff Advisors: Makenzie Vitarius, Diana Lapagilia,
Isabel Williams and Jade Wangdi
HSD ACADEMIC CALENDAR
CHECK US OUT!
http://hsdhouston.org/subframes//Houston2014-2015a.pdf
“The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.”
~Richard Brinsley Sheridan~
BE IN THE KNOW
WITH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
REMINDERS
*Don’t forget to LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! We can be found at www.facebook.com/hsdhouston.
*Chocolate sales are STILL going on! Sales do not end until December. Get your chocolate today!
* Please pay attention to these marked off areas and here is how we want you to do it:
1. Exit at the small gate facing West Little York where the Police Officer is directing traffic only!
2. If you are on our campus to pick up a student, please PARK YOUR VEHICLE. If you park in front of
our building, a great and earnest effort will be put forth to have your vehicle towed.
CONTRIBUTE TO MILITARY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
It is almost that time of the year when we begin to prepare for family festivities and celebrations. This time
of the year puts us in the best of moods as we look forward to gatherings and good food. Have you ever
considered families that will not be able to gather together because a spouse or parent or child may be
deployed somewhere in the world? While our military is serving this great country, their families usually
suffer. Here is where your kind hearted self and family can step into the picture!
Listed below are ideas of how you can put a smile on the faces of a family and feel as if you have made a
difference in the lives of others. Please bring donations to the school. They will be held by Ms. Mattingly.
Donations will be accepted starting November 17th.
 Donate gifts for children of all ages
 Make monetary contributions
 Donate non-perishable snacks/beverages
 Provide door prizes
PREVIEW FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!!
*Kickball Tournament (see page 2)
*College Night for High School Students-Details with location coming soon! Mark your calendars now.
These sessions will provide a wealth of information for your high school student.
Grade
Juniors & Seniors
Freshman & Sophomore
8th Graders
Date
November 6th, 2014
December 11th, 2014
January 15th, 2015
Time
6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM
*Winter Wonderland Dance for High School Students
On December 12th, HSD will have its first winter dance for high school students. This event is for high
school students (grades 9 – 12). There is a fee of $20 per student. Please have your HSD student listen for
special announcements in the coming weeks. Also, more information will be posted in the TIGERBEAT.
PET NEEDING ADOPTION
A boxer mix puppy needs immediate adoption. Included in this puppy’s arsenal of fun is food for one month,
toys and a kennel. A loving family is all that is missing. Best of all, this pup is free! Please email Ms.
Mattingly if you are interested: [email protected].