Hello Harmony / Iron County Families,
Spring is here and nature is awakening for a new season with only two more months of school left! It brings new adventures and more ways for students to explore the world around them, whether that is enjoying the outdoors or just being able to complete school work outside in the fresh air. Welcome spring!
In this Touchpoint:
- Calendars
- Re-enrollment is open for 2025-26
- Options Day
- Family Focus Fridays
- Flex Submission Dates
- Portfolio Submissions for 4th Quarter
- Resources & Resource Ordering
- Monthly Trivia for Students
- Easter Crafts
- Get Social
Calendars
Stay up to date on important dates and events with our calendar found on the parent dashboard. Here you’ll find information such as Flex submission dates, testing dates, school dates, etc.
Click here for the official Iron County School District calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
Upcoming School Dates:
April 17-22: Spring Break (No School)
May 23: Last Day of School
Re-enrollment is open for 2025-26
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year has begun. You should have received an email with instructions on how to re-enroll. If you haven’t received one, please check your spam folder or reach out to your mentor for help. If you have younger children or friends who would like to enroll, you can complete a new student application now. We look forward to working with your family for the new school year!
Options Day
Our Options Day program invites your child to experience an in-person adventure where learning comes alive! Each week, your student will enjoy a full day of engaging elective classes and hands-on activities—plus a fun half-hour lunch break—at a location that’s convenient for you.
Every week offers 4 hours of varied, interactive learning tailored to each site. Imagine exploring fun classes like crafts, music, publications, robotics, jewelry making, science experiments and even fun and hands-on history classes! All this while making new friends and meeting curriculum requirements.
Tuition is $750 for a full year of Options Day for Harmony-enrolled students. Bring your friends along! Not enrolled in Harmony? Friends can still join the fun for $825. Space is limited, so secure your child’s spot today and get ready for a year full of discovery and creativity! Currently offered in American Fork, Cedar City, Logan, Morgan, Payson and Roy.
Visit Harmonyed.com under the Options Day tab for the classes and the calendar at a site near you. Questions? Email Michelle at msymkoviak@harmonyed.com.
*Considering Options Day for your kindergartner? We encourage you to consider your child’s readiness for a classroom setting and a full day at our program
Family Focus Fridays
Guiding Families with Proven Strategies and Insights!
Join us for our interactive Family Focus Fridays sessions designed to support and empower parents in the homeschooling journey. In these trainings, we’ll explore the effective use of curriculum offered by Harmony, to create a positive and enriching learning environment at home.
What to Expect:
- Practical tips for utilizing the curriculum offered by Harmony
- Q&A sessions to address specific family curriculum needs
Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, this training is tailored to help you and your family thrive utilizing the various curricula Harmony offers your family.
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MDT/MST
Location: Google Meets: meet.google.com/ckw-pyow-fyw
4/11 Portfolio
Flex Information
Here are the Flex Direct and Flex Independent submission dates for the 2nd semester. Be sure to submit your student’s worksheets on time as this tracks attendance and progress.
April 4
April 25
May 9
To find helpful information about Flex Direct or Flex Independent courses, log into the Family Resource Center and go to the Curriculum Orientation. From the sidebar menu in the Flex Direct and Flex Independent sections, you will find FAQs, which include submission instructions and a submission video.
Portfolio Submissions
The guidelines for portfolios are as follows:
- 5-8 portfolio items per subject.
- Items need to show student work, and examples could include worksheets, reports, tests/quizzes, science projects, etc. Remember that portfolio items need to be the student’s actual work, not a learning log or description of what the student has been doing.
- Portfolio items need to be grade-level work.
- Portfolio items need to demonstrate student work over the course of 2 months.
Resources and Resource Ordering
At Harmony, we are always excited about the resources we can offer to students to help with their education. We advise ordering your curriculum and technology first, and use remaining funds for a variety of things to help your student learn. We have included a few fun ideas and examples of how you could use the funds we provide for your student. Most items have price limits so if you are wondering about them please ask your mentor.
- Garden Seeds
- Laser Engraver
- Montessori Learning Materials
- Telescope
- Zoo/Museum Passes
You have until May 31st to submit a reimbursement.
Monthly Trivia for Students
Answers are at the bottom of the Touchpoint email.
Question #1: How many days are in April?
Question #2: Who was inaugurated as president of the United States of America on April 30, 1789?
Question #3: How many chocolate bunnies are made each year?
Easter Crafts
Get Social
Are you part of our growing community of Harmony parents? If not, please join us and get social! It’s a great place to share what is working with your family, ask questions of other parents, and receive updates on Harmony activities.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonyedutah/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harmonyed_/
Happy April!
Brianna Webster, Iron Account Manager (bwebster@harmonyed.com)
Denise Glines, Paraeducator (dglines@harmonyed.com)
Amanda Hernandez, Mentor (ahernandez@harmonyed.com)
Gwen Adams, Mentor (gadams@harmonyed.com)
Hannah Keller, Mentor (hkeller@harmonyed.com)
Tammy Henderson, Mentor (thenderson@harmonyed.com)
Tara Owens, Mentor (towens@harmonyed.com)
Ranya Williams, High School Mentor (highschool@harmonyed.com)
Stacey Snow, Mentor (ssnow@harmonyed.com)
Trivia Answers
#1: 30
#2: George Washington
#3: 90 Million