Harmony Newsletter

Morning Announcement Link

Sept 4 - No School for Students

Sept 7 - Holiday

Sept 8 - 8th Grade "Special Programs" Assembly (reviews high school course options)

Sept 9 to10 - Bus Evacuation Drills (in AM)

Sept 16 to 17 - Hearing and Vision Screenings (see details below)

Sept 21 - Holiday

Oct 12 - Holiday

Oct 15 - Picture Retakes

Oct 28 - End of Quarter

Oct 29 / 30, Nov 3 /4 - Student Holidays

Bus Evacuation drills will occur in the morning as buses arrive on September 9 and 10. Drivers generally review safety procedures with the kids when they arrive and then carefully exit the rear door of the bus.

On August 24th, we had our first Fire Drill.

Contact names for questions or concerns are below:

• School Security Officer, (SSO), Josh Stillwell (joshua.stillwell@lcps.org)
• Dean and School Safety Contact, Justin Dailey (justin.dailey@lcps.org)
• Principal, Eric Stewart (eric.stewart@lcps.org)
• School Resource Office (SRO), Loudoun County Deputy Chris Salter (christopher.salter@loudoun.gov)
• School Phone is 540-751-2500 (then dial zero to reach the main office)

Students in 6th grade science classes were able to launch their rockets this week. Mr. Eddy Stetz, Mr. Ken Whetsel, and Mr. Caccavo had a blast with the kids and the numerous parents who attended. Most rockets went forward. One went a few feet. Two groups of rockets went all the way to the baseball field. A dad said, "This is cool."

Last week, Mr. Eddy Stetz, predicted his rocket would go as far as the Pittsburg Steelers did during the late 70's and 1980 when they won a few super bowls. However, it was more like the 2010 to 2020 era. Maybe next year Mr. Stetz.

"Good morning Mrs.Gueits

I don't know if you remember me from Spanish II last year. But I wanted to let you know that Spanish III is going well. But my Spanish 3 teacher wanted to tell you that you did a very good job during Spanish 2. Because they want to test me for Spanish 4. That means I would skip Spanish 3 and move up. So I just wanted to let you know and thank you. Sincerely, Landon W Q"

Five Harmony 7th graders—Rylee Huff, Siena Bane, Elle Langdon, Tori Lare, and Avey Barker (pictured L to R)—recently competed in the Loudoun Fall Classic fastpitch softball tournament with their travel softball team, battling through six games to finish as tournament runners-up!

Beyond their success on the field, these girls displayed incredible grit, determination, and sportsmanship toward their teammates and opponents alike. We are so proud of their hard work, grace, and teamwork!

Club Information is now available on our website.

Scrolling down, you will find this CLUB LINK. Check this link for sponsors and club meeting times.

If interested in the club, email the sponsor with questions. Other club information can be obtained from eric.stewart@lcps.org.

We just wanted to give a HUGE shout-out to Ms. Brennan East (Site Sub)! She is always SO happy and brings such sunshine into the school every day. ☀️

Brennan is always willing to jump in and help with anything that is needed—without complaining and, oftentimes, without even being asked! It is so nice to have site subs that we can trust to take on tasks and know they will get them done correctly and with such a positive attitude.

I also constantly see her saying hello to students and staff members, asking how their weekend was, and just making everyone feel welcomed and noticed.

So, THANK YOU and shout-out to Brennan for being absolutely amazing! We are so lucky to have her!

Audition sign-ups for Little Mermaid Jr are now OPEN! All interested students, including tech crew, must complete this Google form, and attend one of our two audition workshops (Tues, Sept 15th or Wed, Sept 16th) in order to participate in auditions. The show is an audition-based program and we look forward to seeing all the student talent!

If you have any questions, please email the director, Meghann Donohue at meghann.donohue@lcps.org.

We have two staff leaving Harmony this month.

Congratulations to SPED TA, Ms. Gwen Bevan, who is retiring with a last day on September 17.

Congratulations to 8th Grade Dean, Ms. Annette Fincham. She will become the assistant principal in another county and her last day is September 18.

All 7th graders (and 6th/8th graders who are new to LCPS) will have vision and hearing screens done during PE classes on Sept 16 and 17.

If you child wears glasses please be sure they are bringing them to school.

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