Weekly Hawk Talk
10/16/2026
Notes from Harry the Hawk
Notes from Harry the Hawk
Quarter 2 is underway, Hawks! A new quarter brings a fresh opportunity to set goals, build good habits, and keep growing. Let’s start strong by coming to school ready to learn, staying on top of assignments, and showing kindness to those around us!
October has plenty of fun in store! Mark your calendars for our Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 28, from 4–6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and we can’t wait to spend an afternoon together as a school community!
Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook for campus photos, reminders, and event updates. There are so many great things happening at Harmony, and we love sharing them with our families!
Keep working hard and cheering each other on, Hawks. Have a wonderful weekend!
—Harry the Hawk
Campus Life
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
What an incredible season!
We are so proud of our girls for an UNDEFEATED SEASON, winning every game and showing outstanding teamwork, determination, commitment, and heart!
Your hard work has paid off, and now it’s time to take that energy to the PLAYOFFS!
Girls, you have already made us proud—now go out there, play with confidence, support one another, and leave it all on the court!
Congratulations, Lady Hawks!
UNDEFEATED. UNITED. PLAYOFF BOUND!
Upcoming Events
Important Reminders
Secondary Student Writing Contest
Submissions due to Mrs. Fullen by October 29th
Fall Lunch Menu Advisory Meeting
Free Dress Opportunity
Hey, Harmony Families!
Help us spread the word about Harmony School of Endeavor–Austin! Share what you love about our school by leaving a positive review on Niche.
For each positive review, your child will receive a free dress pass! Email a screenshot of your review, along with your child’s name and class, to Ms. Witt at awitt@harmonytx.org.
The class with the most reviews will also win a popcorn party!
Thank you for sharing what makes our Harmony Endeavor community so special!
Touch-A-Truck becomes Truck-Or-Treat!
Join us for a fun-filled day with nearly 6,000 kids and parents of all ages. Get up close with a wide variety of vehicles—touch, explore, and climb on everything from buses and ambulances to backhoes and bulldozers.
Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy family-friendly fall activities, including crafts, candy, and more. Truck-or-Treat truly has something for everyone!
The event also features live music, craft stations, and an Inflatable Zone where young explorers can jump, play, and slide on open-air inflatables, plus so much more.
All proceeds benefit The SAFE Alliance. To learn more about SAFE’s work, visit safeaustin.org
Event Details
VIP Hour: 9-10 a.m.
VIP Tickets: $50
Indulge in premium hospitality with VIP tickets including access to the Lexus Club. An expansive, climate-controlled retreat to relax during your Truck-or-Treat experience.
VIP tickets also include early entry along with a variety of concession food and non-alcoholic beverages, while supplies last. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Concessions will stay open all day to purchase additional treats and refreshments as needed.
General Admission: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Last entry at 1:30 p.m.)
GA Tickets: $20
Children 2 and under are free
Purchase tickets on SeatGeek here: CLICK HERE
Club Openings
Saturday School Options
Saturday School
Attendance Recovery and Detention
AP Exam Options
October Lunch Menus
Fall Book Fair Coming Up!
We need your help to make our book fair a success!
Sign up to help here:
Notes from the Nurse
K2 Movie Night!
Save the Date: Fall Festival! Fun for the whole family!
Red Ribbon Week
Important School Times Reminder
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!
Dismissal Cut Off Times
⏰ 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! 💙
Some helpful traffic reminders
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!
Traffic Plan
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Meet our Leaders
Our Leadership Team
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
Specialist Staff
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
Counselors Corner
“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
School Calendar
Dress Code
"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
