Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts

5th grade parents, Please don't forget that tonight, at the middle school, 5th-grade students are filling out schedules for next year. It will begin at 5:30 pm. at Arkansas Middle School. Thanks, Principal Mitchell

Only 10 more days to purchase a 2024-2025 Harmony Yearbook! Only $20 for a full color book filled with memories. Click on the link below to order your child's yearbook by May 2nd, and they are guaranteed to receive them before the end of the school year. https://store.shopyearbook.com/harmony24-25

Only 17 days left to order your 2024-2025 Harmony yearbook! Each softback, full-color yearbook is only $20 and is guaranteed to be in before the last day of school. Click the link to order yours today! https://store.shopyearbook.com/harmony24-25

Parents, This week is the last week for after-school math tutoring. After April 17th, students will not stay after school. This will give them a break before the state test on May 5th-8th. Thank you B. Mitchell principal

Read Across America week will be held next week, March 3rd through the 7th. Government officials, hometown heroes, community groups, and district leaders will all be stopping by to share their love of reading with our students!

Our 3rd Grade Enrichment Band and Choir Students will be presenting a salute to Black History Month this Friday, February 28th. Parents and family members will have two opportunities to watch their performance: 8:30 am and 9:30 am. A livestream will also be available on our school Facebook page. We hope you can join us!

Hello Parents, I want to take a moment to remind you of some upcoming events. 02/13/2025 After-school tutoring is canceled due to parent-teacher conferences. 02/13/2025 Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. 02/14/2025 Valentine's Day - No School for students 02/17/2025 TASD schools will be closed for Presidents Day Thank you Mr. Mitchell Principal

Dear Parents, Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 6th, we will FINISH state interim testing with writing. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM, and any 3rd-5th grade students who arrive after this time will need to wait in the office until testing is complete. To help your child do their best, please ensure they get a good night’s sleep and come to school well-rested and ready to focus. Thank you for your support! Mr. Mitchell Principal, Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts

Dear Parents, Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5th, we will continue state interim testing with science. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM, and any 3rd-5th grade students who arrive after this time will need to wait in the office until testing is complete. To help your child do their best, please ensure they get a good night’s sleep and come to school well-rested and ready to focus. Thank you for your support! Mr. Mitchell Principal, Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts

Dear Parents, Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th, we will continue state interim testing with math. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM, and any 3rd-5th grade students who arrive after this time will need to wait in the office until testing is complete. So, please have students here no later than 8:15 AM. To help your child do their best, please ensure they get a good night’s sleep and come to school well-rested and ready to focus. Thank you for your support! Mr. Mitchell Principal, Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts

Parents, Please be aware that starting Monday, January 27th, 2025 students will be able to enter the building at 7:00 am. All students should enter the school's lower area, next to the cafeteria. After 7:45 am, students will enter through the front office. Thank you and have a great weekend.

Jingle Jammies Thursday, December 19th Students may wear their favorite pajamas or holiday attire as we sing classic Christmas carols together!

Our First Graders will be presenting their awesome Christmas Concert twice! Tuesday, December 10th 8:30 am and 9:30 am HLA Cafeteria

Attention Parents and Guardians: Beginning Monday, November 4th, no students will be checked out after 2:00 pm, except in cases of documented medical appointments or emergencies. This policy, found in the TASD Handbook (page 55), helps to ensure a safe, focused learning environment for all students and minimizes disruptions. Please also note that students arriving after 7:45 will be counted tardy, as classroom instruction begins at this time. If your student needs to eat breakfast please have them here by 7:15.

REMINDER: The Fall Festival will be Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 to 6:30. The cost is $2.00 per child. Please don’t forget to send a bag of wrapped candy by October 25th.

Every minute matters! Please remember that our school day begins at 7:45 am. Students coming in at 7:45 am or later will be counted tardy. Dismissal begins at 2:45 pm. Checking your student out early means that they are missing valuable RTI (response to intervention) tutoring. Please limit your checkouts and absentees - every day is a day to learn and grow. Thank you for helping to make our students successful!

We can't wait to see our students and families tonight at Meet the Teacher, 4:30 to 6:30 pm!

If you missed the end of the year awards ceremony or did not pick up your child's report cards, please make plans to stop by our office and collect them. Staff will be available Monday - Thursday from 7:30 am - 5 pm.

Awards and Graduation Ceremonies Harmony Gymnasium *Please check in at the main office - have your photo ID ready* Kindergarten - May 28th, 8:30 am Fifth Grade - May 28th, 1:15 pm First Grade - May 29th, 9:30 am Second Grade - May 29th, 8:15 am Third Grade - May 29th, 12:15 pm Fourth Grade - May 29th, 10:45

Field Day Reminder Kindergarten - First Grade - Second Grade Thursday, May 16 8:30 to 11:30 Third Grade - Fourth Grade - Fifth Grade Friday, May 17 8:30 to 11:30