Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for being a part of the Harmony DC Family.
Dear Harmony DC Families,
There are several ways to measure a school’s achievement. DC School Report Card provides a great picture of how schools are doing with several data points. DC School Report Card was published on Friday, December 1st. More information can be found here: https://schoolreportcard.dc.gov/home
I am delighted to announce that Harmony DC PCS has demonstrated significant improvement in our state report card data compared to previous years. This accomplishment reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence that defines our school community.
Harmony DC PCS’s Framework score increased to 53.6%. Our most recent score puts Harmony within the top 20% among all neighborhood schools with the same/similar grade levels.
DC Report Card also includes data for all individual schools.
A summary of neighborhood schools’ framework scores can be found here.
All schools’ data can be found here:
We were able to achieve high results due to the following changes.
1. Student achievement and growth commitment by all staff members.
2. Student-centered interventions by additional math & reading teachers and interventionists.
3. More collaboration among teachers through weekly data and lesson planning meetings.
4. Additional instructional and curricular resources for students and staff.
5. Yearlong professional development and actionable feedback by instructional coaches and administrators.
6. Ongoing student monitoring through weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessments.
Harmony DC is committed to providing its scholars with the best educational experience, and we will have another great year.
Thank you for being valued members of the Harmony DC family. Together, we will continue to inspire and empower the next generation.
With gratitude,
Muhammet Turkay, Ed. D.
Chief Executive Officer
May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, warmth, and the company of loved ones.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Harmony DC PCS family.
*Harmony DC will be closed from Monday, November 20, to Friday, November 24. Students and staff will return to school on Monday, November 27.
We will have our monthly Parent Teacher organization meeting virtually on 10/26/23. We will be conducting Parent Teacher Organization meetings virtually every month on the last Thursday of the month. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to attend, but still would like to join. you can fill out the survey in the link below.
Parent Teacher Organization Interest Survey
https://forms.gle/gqwQsh96TbBuvm7b9
Please RSVP using the link below
https://forms.gle/1nobLnqbz1hESdoS8
Date: 10/26/23
Time: 5:30-6:30 (Virtually)
Zoom Link: https://harmonydc-org.zoom.us/j/89819464365
We will be showing our Mustang P.R.I.D.E. this year in our character selections. Your character must represent one of our Mustang P.R.I.D.E. values (Perseverance, Reliability, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy). How does your character represent one of our Mustang P.R.I.D.E. values? Include how your character acts in ways that bring our values to life in our handout and submit them to Mr. Montgomery by Friday, October 27th. Which value will you help bring to life?
Please fill out the character and book description that will be sent home with your scholar and return it to your child’s teacher or Mr. Montgomery by Friday, October 27th 2023.
Character Day will be held on Monday, October 30th 2023.
This will be a celebration where scholars can come in dressed as their favorite story book character that shows a Harmony DC Mustang P.R.I.D.E. value. Scholars must fill out and submit the attached sheet identifying their favorite character and their connection to our Mustang P.R.I.D.E. values in order to wear their outfit.
Dear Parents,
We are excited to start our after-school clubs. Below, you will find links to the registration pages. Clubs are free of charge. There is a cap for each group, so please make sure to sign up as soon as possible.
Thanks
Dear Harmony DC PCS Families,
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for our dedicated school principal, Mr. Culha, as we celebrate School Principal Month. His leadership and tireless commitment to our students and school community are truly exceptional.
Behind every great principal, there is a supportive family. Thank you for sharing your loved ones with us and for being a crucial part of our school’s success.
Warm regards,
OSSE and DC Health are pleased to announce recurring mobile vaccination clinics at three locations provided by KIDS’ Mobile Medical Clinic (KMMC)/Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (RMHC). Click here for the flyer. Students can receive their vaccinations at any of the three clinic locations, regardless of the student’s school. Students will be seen regardless of insurance status. Care comes with no direct cost to patients—families will never be billed for care.
For students to receive immunizations at a mobile clinic, parents/guardians should:
Be present with the student.
Complete registration and consent form prior to arrival
Fill out and bring the Screening Checklist Form
Make every effort to bring vaccine records or check with their school on what vaccinations the student needs.
Please direct mobile clinic questions to Kiersten Lally, Nurse Clinician for KMMC/RMHC at (202) 444-8888 or communitypediatrics20@
