Our Pk and Kindergarten students visited Cox Farms on Friday, September 29th.
Our First Graders had a fantastic time at the National Building Museum!
Thanks to teachers and chaperones.
We are excited to share that September 15th to October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. At Harmony, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every heritage is respected and celebrated.
Our students are learning about different cultures by reading books, making research, using art, and making music.
We encourage you to explore Hispanic and Latinx culture with your children during this special month. Whether it’s through books, music, food, or conversations with family and friends, there are countless ways to celebrate and learn.
Thank you for your continued support in making Harmony DC a diverse and inclusive community.
Harmony DC PCS is in the midst of a self-assessment process that includes feedback and input from the full school community including students, their families, teachers, and other members of your school team.
Your participation in this survey is anonymous and the data from these surveys will be used by a committee at your school to determine the strengths of your school, as well as the areas that may need improvement. The results of the surveys will also be provided to a team of visitors that will visit your school to validate the self assessment your school has completed and determine if your school should be re-accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
The following survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. There are 7 pages of multiple choice questions and the survey ends with three narrative questions where you are encouraged to share written comments.
Date: August 29, 2023
Celebrating Our Outstanding State Test Results!
Dear Harmony DC PCS Families,
I am thrilled to share some incredible news with all of you. The results of this year’s state tests are in, and I am overjoyed to announce that we have achieved remarkable success! Our staff, students, and parents’ dedication, hard work, and commitment have truly paid off, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together.
Our students’ outstanding performance on these state tests is a testament to the unwavering support and guidance they receive every day from our talented educators and staff. It reflects the countless hours of preparation, the innovative teaching methods, and the nurturing environment that we have all worked diligently to create.
I am immensely proud to announce that we have not only reclaimed the ground lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we have also soared higher than ever before.
Here are some remarkable highlights from this year’s state test results:
21.15% of our students achieved proficiency (Level 4+) in Mathematics, surpassing our pre-COVID levels by 5 percentage points!
17.30% of our students achieved proficiency (Level 4+) in English Language Arts (ELA) Test, surpassing our pre-COVID levels by 3 percentage points!
However, let’s acknowledge that even as we celebrate, there is more to be done. Our journey towards educational excellence is ongoing, and our commitment to continuous improvement remains unwavering.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you, our teachers, staff, students, and parents. Your hard work, dedication, and belief in our shared mission are what make Harmony DC PCS the exceptional place it is.
Once again, congratulations on these outstanding results. Thank you for being an integral part of the Harmony DC PCS Family.
Warm regards,
Muhammet Turkay, Ed. D.
Chief Executive Officer
Good Evening Harmony DC PCS Families,
We will be holding a few more Mandatory Virtual Family Aftercare Orientation Sessions this week and next week. Attendance at one of these meetings is necessary for admittance in Aftercare. Attendance at this meeting does not guarantee admittance into Aftercare, but it does move your position up on the waitlist. We are currently in the process of hiring more staff members for the aftercare program in order to meet the large demand. We will send out an email by the end of the week to inform families that have been accepted into the program from the waitlist.
Here are some key things to remember:
- Attendance is mandatory at one of the family aftercare orientation sessions for admittance is required for entry into aftercare, but does not guarantee admittance. We will admit scholars from the waitlist into the program as we get additional staff members to meet the demand.
- We are getting additional staff members this week and will have additional spaces available for next week on a first-come, first-served basis.
- During the meetings, click the link in the chat to sign the attendance log. The attendance log lets us know who was in the meeting.
- We will conduct virtual family aftercare orientations on:
- Tuesday, August 22nd at 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 24th at 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 30th at 5:00 pm
- If you can not make one of our meeting times, you can set up a one-on-one orientation either virtually or in person by contacting Mr. Montgomery by email (dmontgomery@harmonydc.org) or phone (202-656-7779).
- Click this link to review the Aftercare handbook.
- Click these links to join the google meets meeting:
- Tuesday, August 22 · 5:00 – 5:30 pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jux-vsgo-sha
- Thursday, August 24 · 5:30 – 6:00 pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/twa-gytx-imp
- Tuesday, August 29 · 6:00 – 6:30 pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xwt-ovex-dtt
- Wednesday, August 30 · 5:00 – 5:30 pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/egh-yzig-efd
Click this link to complete the Aftercare application, if you have not already done so.
Click the link below to sign up for the Southeast School Bus
https://forms.gle/gYiaUjR6Tnpr92Fc9
Important Southeast Bus Information:
Drop-Off Times:
Drop-off begins at 7:00 am. Scholars will not be able to be dropped off prior to 7:00 am. The bus will depart from Giant promptly at 7:30 am.
Drop-Off Location:
Giant
1535 Alabama Avenue, SE
Washington DC, 20032
Pick-Up Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:40 pm
Wednesday: 3:15 pm
There will be 2 pick-up locations.
Pick-Up Location 1:
South East Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington DC, 20032
Pick-Up Location 2:
Boys & Girls Club
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington DC, 20020
Harmony DC After Care Program will start on the first day of school, Monday, August 21.
You can apply After Care Program using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsfVJhcqV1X511jbmftHXHFEn-YAxXAJJNcGgud8vhcwys5w/viewform
Interested Families should fill out this application form and attend mandatory online After Care Parent Meeting. Also, parents should submit up-to-date immunization records for their children to participate in the Harmony DC After Care program. You can reach out to Tramika Garris at (202) 529-7500 or tgarris@harmonydc.org with immunization records questions.
Attendance at this meeting is a requirement for admittance into aftercare, but not a guarantee of admittance into aftercare.
After Care Parent Meeting Date/Time/Link
Friday, August 18 – 3:30 pm
Zoom Link for All After Care Parent Meeting: https://harmonydc-org.zoom.us/j/89365996490#success