Congratulations to the following students who competed at University of Texas at Austin Invitational UIL in Computer Science Contest on Saturday, February 6th. There were 48 teams present from various schools in Texas, in a highly competitive invitational contest.

Highlights:
- Leon scored rd in the individual written category.
- Team 1 ranked 11th (among 48) in the written category.
- Team 1 ranked 14th overall putting HSE among the top 10 high schools in Texas.

Team 1:Ding Zhou, Leelund Swanson,Leon Lin
Team 2:Andrew Choe,Paul Bang,Sean Kim

All the students worked hard and will be participating in other Computer Science contests during the rest of the semester.

Official HSE PE Uniforms Now on Sale
If you're finding plain grey shorts and shirts hard to find, look no further. HSE has a brand-new look for Physical Education class at really great prices. The PE uniform is a grey shirt and blue shorts in a cool and comfy look the kids love. There's a space to write your students' name to make it harder to lose. And there's even a washer-to-dryer bag to keep it all together so you can just throw and go - no touching a stinky, sweaty uniform at the end of the week. See the attached order form and return to the PE coaches - kids can try on the correct size with the coaches. Only $17 for the shirt and short set, or $25 for the shirt, short and bag set.
Proceeds benefit the HSE PTO.
Order form:

How can the boys and girls at HSE bring change to Haiti?

Pre-Order your 2009 - 2010 HSE School Yearbook!

Yearbook Order Envelopes will be available for Distribution from each Homeroom Teacher. You can pay via Cash or Check - written to HSE.

Who? Yearbook Adviser Mrs. Jacy Joy J. Tan
Where? Room 317
When? Tuesday, February 2 or February 8 to 11, 2010

Don't miss out!

See this following link for more information:

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Harmony School of Excellence (HSE) is now accepting applications for grades K through 12th for the 2010-2011 academic year.HSE is a member of Harmony School System. Harmony Schools are college preparatory charter schools with an emphasis on science, mathematics, and computer technologies and has more than 20 campuses across the state. To ensure a space for your child, please complete Application for Re-Admission Form and return to the office by February 4, 2010.
Applications received unsigned, incomplete, or after the closing date may not be considered for next year.
Click to Enrollment Form

Haiti Earthquake: a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll -- already in the thousands -- is climbing fast.
This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years

Dear Friends,
This is the time that we need to show our friendship and brotherhood. Raindrop Helping Hands launched a campaign for Haiti earthquake victims.
To make Donation and for more info Please visit Raindrop Helping Hands

Dear Parents and Students,
We are going to have fifth traditional TURKEY TRIP in 2010. We recommend this trip to all HSE family. It would be a great chance and experience to discover eastern and western cultures in the same country. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Turkey's numerous historical and archaeological sites each year. If you have question,please contact to Mr.Korekoglu.

Scholarships are Availabe for this trip,more info Turkey Trip

We would like to remind everyone that is very important that we continue to follow the dismissal procedures. We need to work together to keep dismissal running smoothly.

We ask that parents refrain from parking on or across Gessner to pick up their child. For the safety of our students all teachers and parent volunteers have been instructed to follow the dismissal policy and not to allow students to leave the parking lot without their parent/legal guardian.

After School dismissal is from 2:50-3:20. After school club dismissal is from 3:50-4:10. After the scheduled times students will be escorted to the Bluebonnet Afterschool Daycare.

On Thursday Feburary 11, 2010 HSE will have its Middle & High school Talent Show competition!

The event will take place at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria.

Interested students need to get a letter from Mrs. Tiu (music teacher) for parent approval. Audition schedule sheets are available in the music room so hurry and sign-up now!

Categories are: SINGING, DANCING, & INSTRUMENTAL-- students will pick one. Audition starts on the week of January 25, 2010.

This is an exciting event and we'll have a lot of fun! See you there!

The name says it all. Harmony School of Excellence (HSE) is proud to announce hosting an interschool competition among all Harmony schools in Spring 2010. Its a great opportunity for all Harmony students to read a number of books, which include the classics and award winning literature while covering a variety of genres. This competition is not just about reading certain books in a particular period of time, but it also increases reading comprehension levels, teaches team work and makes reading fun! ''Today a reader, tomorrow a leader''. For more information please click here:
Name That Book Info

HSE attended the San Antonio "Mathletes in Action " MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, November 14th. There were 96 teams (around 400 individuals ). HSE was well represented not only by the number of participants, but also by the number of awards received. The team placed 1st overall and:

Brian Xu: 1st placed individual and 1st in countdown
Paul Cruz:3rd placed individual
Pradhith Konduri:5th placed individual
Vincent Liu: 5th placed individual and 2nd place in countdown

We are very excited about your accomplishments at this competition! Your hard work and dedication show!
To see Pictures

Dear All,
We have a UIL Basketball tournament coming up.
Wanted: Energetic student who will cheer during basketball home games and get the crowd involved. Student will wear a Tiger costume during home game days to energize the campus (students, parents, and HSE staff) and get school spirit high and ready to be the 6th man of the team. See Coach T. Martinez on Thursday November 12, 2009 after school for school mascot tryouts between 3pm to 4pm. Student must have school spirit, team spirit, loud, and plenty of energy to be HSE mascot. Go TIGERS! To see schedule plese click
Basketball schedule
SchoolMascot

Immunization: There will not be an extension of the provisional enrollment. As of today, all students will need the required vaccine(s) or a valid exemption.
Health Screening : We will be starting the screening from October 6th 2009.

Numerous questions and rumors have been circulating in regards to today's deadline for immunizations. The Texas Department of State Health Services Immunizations School Compliance Officer, Rochelle Kingsley, has verified that there will not be an extension of the provisional enrollment. As of today, all students will need the required vaccine(s) or a valid exemption.
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth

Harmony School of Excellence 2008-2009 NCLB Report Card is available through the following link below.

Click here to see the NCLB Report.