Weekly Hawk Talk

Notes from Harry the Hawk

That’s a wrap on Quarter 1! Our Hawks have worked hard, learned new things, and made plenty of memories along the way. We are proud of the effort they’ve put in, and can’t wait to see what they do next quarter!

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 12. Enjoy the long weekend, Hawks!

October is a busy month on campus. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook for photos, reminders, and event updates as they happen. And mark your calendars for our Fall Festival on October 28 from 4–6 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Let’s keep cheering each other on as we head into Quarter 2. Have a wonderful weekend!

—Harry the Hawk

Hey, Harmony Families!

We need your help spreading the word about Harmony School of Endeavor–Austin! Leave us a positive review on Niche, then email a screenshot of your review—along with your child’s name—to Ms. Witt at awitt@harmonytx.org.

Your child will be entered into a drawing to win one of our awesome prizes! Winners will be drawn on November 2nd.

The class with the most reviews will also win a popcorn party!

Thank you for sharing what makes our Harmony Endeavor community so special!

We need your help to make our book fair a success!

Sign up to help here:

Please make sure students arrive at school on time and are picked up on time each day.

Morning Arrival

• School starts at 7:40 AM.
• Zone 1 and Zone 2 doors close at 7:35 AM.
• After 7:35 AM, students must enter through the front of the school.
• After 7:40 AM students will need to sign in at the tardy kiosk.

Dismissal Times

• Monday–Thursday: 3:21 PM
• Friday: 1:15 PM

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe arrival and dismissal each day!

⏰ Early Pick-Up Cut-Off Times

Please plan accordingly if your student needs to be picked up early from school.

Monday–Thursday: Early pick-up ends at 2:30 PM
Friday: Early pick-up ends at 12:30 PM

After these times, students will not be released for early pick-up as our staff will be preparing for dismissal.

Thank you for helping us keep our dismissal process safe, organized, and running smoothly! 💙

Please be patient and kind as families and staff adjust to our arrival and dismissal routines. Following procedures helps keep everyone safe and the lines moving!

School zones are no phone zones. No phone usage while in the drop off or pick up line. Drivers caught using a handheld device in a moving vehicle within a school zone can face fines up to $200.

The speed limit is 5mph while while in the school zone, please keep our students and staff safe and drive safe around the school!

🚗 Morning Drop-Off: Have your child and their belongings ready for a quick exit.

🚘 Afternoon Dismissal: Remind students to watch for their name and come outside quickly. Older siblings should gather younger siblings before heading to the car.

🚶 Walker Pass Reminder: Students must have a valid yellow Walker Pass to leave campus on foot. Forms are available in the front office.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient!

Campus Principal Aydin Yildirim ayildirim@harmonytx.org

AP of Academics - Elementary (PreK - 5) Virginia McRae vmcrae@harmonytx.org

Dean of College and Career/AP Academics 6th-12th Hakan Akpinar hakpinar@harmonytx.org

Dean of Student Culture Roberto Garza rogarza@harmonytx.org

Assistant to the Dean of Student Culture Jwana Adam jadam@harmonytx.org

GT Coordinator- Sumeyye Unal sunal@harmonytx.org

ESL Coordinator- Paige Rivera paige.rivera@harmonytx.org

SPED Coordinator- Bryan Moore bjmoore@harmonytx.org

Engagement Coordinator- Angela Witt awitt@harmonytx.org

Testing Coordinator- Emre Sagdik esagdik@harmonytx.org

Counselor - Kristin Allington kallington@harmonytx.org

HS Counselor- Heather Olivo holivo@harmonytx.org

HS Counselor- Joseph Kat skat@harmonytx.org

Registrar - Amanda Robles amanda.robles@harmonytx.org

Child Nutrition Assistant- Matt Rivera matthew.rivera@harmonytx.org

Dyslexia Specialist- Gillian Goodwin ggoodwin@harmonytx.org

Athletics Director- Raven Irvin rjones@harmonytx.org

Attendance Specialist- Nazia Hoda nhoda@harmonytx.org

Medical Aide- Supriya Dudhal sdudhal@harmonytx.org

“Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.”
~Fred Rogers

"Notice to Parents and Students If a student arrives at school out of uniform or is groomed inappropriately, the student’s parent(s) will be called to bring a change of clothes. The student will not be allowed to attend class until he or she is appropriately dressed. Any class time missed will be counted as an unexcused absence. The school reserves the right to determine and restrict unbecoming styles. Violations of the school’s uniform policy and grooming standards will result in incremental disciplinary action. Uniforms with torn pants or shirts with holes are not allowed. All damaged uniform items should be replaced."

Student and Parent handbook page 22