Hello Harmony / Wasatch Learning Academy Families,
With just two months left in the school year, spring is in full swing. The longer days and warmer weather offer new opportunities for learning and exploration—whether it’s studying outside or simply enjoying the fresh air. We hope you’re making the most of the season!
In this Touchpoint:
- Calendars
- Options Day
- Family Focus Fridays
- Flex Submission Dates
- Portfolio Submissions for 4th Quarter
- Resources and Resource Ordering
- Monthly Trivia for Students
- Easter Crafts
- Get Social
Calendars
A great place to stay up-to-date on important dates is the 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 Wasatch County School District calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
Upcoming School Dates:
- March 31 – Apr. 4: Spring Break – Mentors will be on Spring Break as well
- April 18: 4th Quarter Portfolio Submission
- May 30: Last Day of School
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. Imagine exploring fun classes like crafts, music, publications, robotics, jewelry making and science experiments! Options Day fulfills the elective curriculum requirements.
Tuition is $700 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.
Registration for Options Day is now open! Visit Harmonyed.com/options-day/registration for more information and to register. .
**Considering Options Day for your kindergartner? We encourage you to consider your child’s readiness for a classroom setting and a full day at the 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. We’ll explore the effective use of the curriculum offered by Harmony to create a positive and enriching learning environment at home.
April 11th will be our Portfolio Family Focus Friday!
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 Meet – meet.google.com/ckw-pyow-fyw
Flex Submission Dates
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 11: Flex Submission (Kindergarten – Language Arts, Math)
- April 25: Flex Submission (Kindergarten – Language Arts, Math, Science)
- May 9: Flex Submission (Kindergarten – Language Arts, Math)
- May 23: Flex Submission (No Kindergarten Submission)
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 for 4th Quarter
All portfolios need to be submitted no later than April 18th to give the teachers time to review and grade them.
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 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 request for 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!
Andi Asay, Program Manager
Denise Glines, Paraeducator
Ashley Coney, Mentor
Mario Wilcock, Mentor
Melissa Newberg, Mentor
Noelle Quijano, Mentor
Sarah Dooley, Mentor
Danielle Owens, Mentor
Trivia Answers
#1: 30
#2: George Washington
#3: 90 Million