Weekly Hawk Talk

We had a fantastic Week 6 celebrating International Dot Day and Attendance Spirit Week! Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped make the week special.

We are still accepting positive reviews for our raffle, so don’t forget to submit yours for a chance to win!

Looking ahead:

• Monday: PTO Spirit Night at P. Terry’s
• Thursday and Friday: Homecoming festivities

We can’t wait for another exciting week at Harmony!

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!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce a new SAT preparation partnership between Harmony School of Endeavor Austin and The Princeton Review, one of the most recognized leaders in test preparation and college readiness.

As part of this partnership, students in Grades 9–12 will have the opportunity to participate in The Princeton Review’s Live-Synchronous SAT Ultimate Course, a comprehensive program designed to strengthen SAT skills, build confidence, and support college readiness.

The SAT Ultimate program includes:

• 25 hours of live SAT instruction
• 9 full-length SAT practice tests
• SAT Student Manual
• 800+ SAT practice questions
• 365 days of access to The Princeton Review Online Student Portal
• Personalized score reports
• Homework practice, drills, videos, and interactive lessons
• Targeted feedback and test-taking strategies

The Princeton Review brings more than 40 years of experience in test preparation and provides students with expert instruction, high-quality materials, and technology-based learning resources.

Special Program Cost: $350 per Student

Through this school partnership, the student participation fee will be $350. This is being offered at a cost significantly below the market value of comparable comprehensive SAT preparation programs, giving our students access to a high-quality program at a greatly reduced rate.

Program Timeline

We anticipate that the program will begin in approximately 2–3 weeks and will run for approximately 8–10 weeks. The final schedule, including specific meeting dates and times, will be shared with participating families once enrollment is finalized.

If your student is interested in participating, please complete the SAT Prep Interest Form using the link below.

SAT Prep Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA0etkdy8Y4L8NRuyQdTUaGrLdO2YOxA23N6AZVJ-nHAjWFA/viewform?usp=dialog

Completing the interest form will help us determine student participation and finalize the program schedule. Additional information regarding registration, payment procedures, course dates, and meeting times will be shared with interested families.

Please note that space may be limited, so we encourage interested families to complete the form as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to prepare our students for college and future success.

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! 💙

Clubs and tutorials began on Tuesday, August 18th.

To ensure your child can participate please make your payments to keep your spot!

💳 Important Payment Information:

• Fees must be paid before your child’s club will appear in Skyward.
• After payment is submitted, please allow a few days for processing.
• Once the payment has been processed, Skyward will reflect your child’s club(s).

Please submit payments as early as possible to avoid delays in participation. We’re excited for a great start to our clubs and tutorials! 🌟

The LAST day to request a refund for clubs will be September 1st, 2026.

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. Complete the form below if you still need a driveline number.

🚶 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

"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