Harmony Ed: Wasatch | Important Information (August Touchpoint Email)

by | Aug 7, 2025 | News Utah, Wasatch

Hello Harmony / Wasatch Learning Academy Families,

Welcome back to another year with Harmony Educational Services! We’re excited to support your students and be part of their educational journey. This year will be an amazing opportunity for learning and growth. Remember, if you need any help along the way, your mentor is here to support you.

In this Touchpoint:

  • Welcome Back to Harmony – Message from Harmony’s President
  • Calendars
  • Harmony Choice
  • Curriculum Resource Ideas
  • Flex Submission Dates
  • Family Focus Friday
  • Possible Resources
  • Resource Ordering
  • Get Social

      Welcome Back to Harmony

      Dear Harmony Families,

      Welcome to a brand-new school year! We’re grateful you’ve chosen Harmony as your partner in education. Whether you’re homeschooling or participating in online learning, we’re excited to support you and your student on this journey.

      We’re always looking for ways to grow and improve—and this year is no exception. One exciting update is that student funding has increased to $2,025 per student, giving families even more flexibility to customize learning with high-quality curriculum, tools, and educational experiences.

      We’re also looking forward to connecting with students and families in person. Our calendar is full of engaging field trips and enrichment events, and we encourage you to join in as many as you can—they’re a great way to build community and enhance your student’s education.

      At Harmony, our mission is to make your experience as smooth and supportive as possible. You can count on us to keep refining our programs, resources, and systems to better serve your needs.

      Remember, your student’s mentor is your go-to person for questions, support, and guidance. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them—they’re here for you.

      Wishing you a year of growth, discovery, and meaningful learning. Let’s make it a great one!

      Warm regards,

      John Thorn
      President
      Harmony Educational Services

      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 2025-2026 school year.

      Upcoming Wasatch School District Dates:

      • Aug. 18: First day of school
      • Sep. 1: Labor Day (No School)
      • Oct. 15-17: Fall Break (No School)
      • Aug. 29: First Flex Submission Date
      • Sep. 12: Second Flex Submission Date
      • Sep. 19: Quarter 1 Portfolio Submission Date

      Harmony Choice

      Harmony Choice is a new program available for our Utah and Idaho families, designed to offer more flexibility in selecting supplemental programs for your children at no cost to you. This initiative reflects Harmony’s ongoing commitment to personalized, student-centered learning. Please log into the FRC to explore your Harmony Choice options. You can also reach out to your mentor or our curriculum specialist, Lynelle McElhannon at lmcelhannon@harmonyed.com if you have additional questions.

      Curriculum Resource Ideas

      If you are using Flex, Portfolio or want some curriculum ideas to use as supplements we have put together a list of curriculums you can look over. If you have a great one you think other families would like please let us know so we can add it. https://harmonyed.com/frc/curriculum-resources/

      Flex Information

      Here are the Flex submission dates for the 1st semester. Be sure to submit your student’s worksheets on time as this tracks attendance and progress.

      • 1st Quarter
        • August 29, 2025
        • September 12, 2025
        • September 26, 2025
        • October 10, 2025
      • 2nd Quarter
        • October 24, 2025
        • November 7, 2025
        • November 21, 2025
        • December 5, 2025
        • December 19, 2025

      To find helpful information about Flex courses, log into the Family Resource Center and go to the Curriculum Orientation. From the sidebar menu in the Flex sections, you will find FAQs, which include submission instructions and a submission video.  

      Family Focus Fridays

      Join us for our interactive Family Focus Fridays sessions designed to support and empower parents in the homeschooling journey.

      • What to Expect: Practical tips for utilizing the curriculum offered by Harmony Q&A sessions to address specific family curriculum needs

      Dates and Curriculum/Program covered:

      8/15/25: Pacing Guide 101 

      8/29/25: Exploring Canvas

      9/12/25: How to Use Harmony Choice Add-ons

      10/17/25: Moby Max 

      10/31/25: Portfolio

      11/14/25: Bright Thinker

      12/12/25: DreamBox

      1/16/26: Aleks 

      		 1/30/26 Electives

      2/13/26 Moby Max 

      2/27/26 Edgenuity

      3/13/26 Bright Thinker 

      3/27/26 Edementum

      4/10/26 DreamBox 

      4/24/26 Mixed Bag Q&A

       

      Fun Resource Ideas

      At Harmony, we’re always excited to offer resources that support your student’s education. To get started, be sure to order your curriculum and technology first. After that, you can use any remaining funds for a variety of educational items and experiences that enhance learning.

      We’ve included some fun ideas and examples to inspire you! Keep in mind that most items have price limits, so if you’re unsure about anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to your mentor.

      • Aquatics Pass
      • Pedometer
      • Printer Ink
      • Tablet/Ipad
      • Venus Fly Trap

      Resource Ordering

      Ordering is now open for all types of resources! Please note that for all order types except reimbursements, you may submit one order per semester per student.

      • 1st Semester Ordering Period: July 1 – October 31
      • 2nd Semester Ordering Period: December 1 – January 31
      • Reimbursement processing begins: August 15

      Order Types:

      • Request Technology: Use this form to request laptops. We recommend ordering early to avoid any potential delays.
      • Request Educational Supplies & Resources: Order general school supplies, workbooks, textbooks, pencils, art supplies, museum memberships, and more. You may include items from multiple websites.
      • Request 3rd Party Payments: After your third-party vendors are approved, use this form to request payments. Payments will be issued via check. For full-year classes, remember to split the payments and request them by semester.
      • Internet Payments: Request up to $225 per semester, payable directly to your internet service provider. Limit of one request per family, per semester.
      • Request Curriculum Subscriptions and/or Kits: Use this form to order Harmony-offered curriculum or subscriptions (e.g., MobyMax, DreamBox) to use as supplemental resources.
      • Request Reimbursement: Reimbursements may be submitted up to 10 times per year—once per month of the school year. Eligible receipt dates: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026.
      • Request Educational Subscriptions: This includes educational boxes and services like Tinker Crate, ABC Mouse, Kiwi Crate, and many more. If the subscription you’re looking for isn’t listed, you can request it under educational supplies on the main resource order form.

      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. 

      Thank you for being part of the Harmony community—let’s make it a great school year together!

      Andi Asay, Program Manager
      Denise Glines, Paraeducator
      Danielle Owens, Mentor
      Mario Wilcock, Mentor
      Melissa Newberg, Mentor
      Noelle Quijano, Mentor
      Sarah Dooley, Mentor