Welcome to Jack W. Harmon Elementary School! Our school is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, and serves students in grades K-5. We are part of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, one of the faster growing areas in the state.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe that it is already December, and soon we will be on winter break. During the next few weeks, we all know that it will be a challenge to keep students focused on learning. I would like to ask that all parents and guardians emphasize to their children that they still need to be in school every day, focus on their school work, and be sure to complete all assignments and homework as the second marking period draws to a close. Please stress that with the excitement that is typically present during the holiday season, students still need to respect the school‘s rules and expectations.
I would like to ask that all parents and guardians strive to be good role models during arrival and dismissal times at school. Please do not block any of the crosswalks with your vehicles and respect the right of way for students and other pedestrians when the crossing guards have their stop signs raised. No one should come in the exit side of our front drive, and everyone who is coming from the parking lot to the front of the school should walk down to the crosswalk in front of the schools entrance to cross the driveway. Observing these good practices will help to keep our arrival and dismissal time safe, and it will help our students understand the importance of following safety rules.
Now that the weather is a little cooler and with the days getting shorter, we have seen an increase in tardiness. Please recognize the importance of making sure that your children have arrived at school by 8:15 a.m. every morning. When students arrive late, they miss out on instruction being provided in the classrooms, and their late entrance can be disruptive to the students who are already working.
All parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in a survey related to the Speak Up National Research Project. This group collects information from K-12 students, teachers, administrators, and parents and reports their views about how technology is used for learning. The survey is open for input 24/7 from October 10 – December 23. The key word needed by anyone taking the survey is su4az.
Congratulations to 4th grader Curtis Jones, who was Harmon‘s Student of the Month for November.
With the holidays approaching, I would like to wish everyone in our Jack W. Harmon Elementary School community a very safe and enjoyable holiday season. I hope that everyone will have an opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends. These are challenging times for many people, but taking time to appreciate the many positives in our lives is a good way to keep things in perspective. I personally am grateful for the opportunity to work in a school that has such wonderful students, a talented, dedicated, and hard working staff, and parents and family members who are supportive and involved. Happy Holidays!
Together in Education,
Ames Singley
Principal
