After School Academy

Academic Competitions
- FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics - Challenge
- Junior FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics - Explore
- Drones Competition
- Name That Book
- Math Kangaroo - Level 1
- Math Kangaroo - Level 2
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics - Challenge
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Tremblay & Ms. Bavoso - atremblay@harmonytx.org; nbavoso@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Weekly attendance and a club fee.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Purpose: FIRST LEGO League Challenge introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-8th grades, through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.
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Junior FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics - Explore
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Tremblay & Ms. Russell - atremblay@harmonytx.org, crussell@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 1st - 3rd
Purpose: FIRST LEGO League Explore (FLLE) (formerly known as FIRST Lego League Jr.) is a non-competitive robotics program designed for children ages six to ten. It is one of the programs established by FIRST.
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Drones Competition
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Rogers & Ms. Muhammad - liberty.rogers@harmonytx.org; amuhammad@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Fridays
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Purpose: HPS-wide/ Regional Competition - Presented in partnership with FTW Robotics and Rice University, HPS Drone Race is the perfect event offering elementary, middle school and high school students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in STEM education in the form of an affordable, fast-paced game. Students will learn to safely operate a drone, work as a team, and research workforce applications of aerial robotic technology; all while having a blast!
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Name That Book
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Mendoza - jenelle.garcia@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Purpose: Name That Book is a competition for upper elementary and itermediate school students celebrating the love of reading. Student teams compete to identify quotes frrom books of various genres in this exciting event.
Math Kangaroo - Level 1
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Mendoza - jenelle.garcia@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Fridays after school
Grade Level: 1st and 2nd
Purpose: Math Kangaroo's focus is on improving students' math scores and teaching them new strategies from solving word and logic problems, helping them with critical thinking and gaining confidence.
Math Kangaroo - Level 2
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Kayali - jlkayali@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Fridays after school
Grade Level: 3rd and 4th
Purpose: Math Kangaroo's focus is on improving students' math scores and teaching them new strategies from solving word and logic problems, helping them with critical thinking and gaining confidence.
Mentoring & Organizations
Student Council
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Romans
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the membership fee.
Meetings: Tuesdays after school
Grade Level: 1st- 5th
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to create a greater sense of responsibility within the student body; to strive for better student/faculty relationship; to promote unification of the student body and better representation of its ideas to the faculty and administration; to promote a positive attitude in the advancement of leadership and loyalty; to promote spirit in the school activities; as well as to uphold traditions and to set standards for generations of Harmony students to come. The objective of Student Council is to provide a service organization doing various activities within the community throughout the year, while developing student leaders.
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National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ahmed - hahmed@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Must be an A student, attend the weekly meeting, and pay the membership fee.
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Purpose: The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). NEHS recognizes students in both public and nonpublic elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. Through NEHS, students provide meaningful service to the school and community and develop essential leadership skills. NEHS supports these purposes by strengthening the lives of our nation’s elementary students and the schools in which they are enrolled.
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Curricular Clubs
- ARTS
- SPORTS CLUB - Basketball
- SPORTS CLUB - Soccer
- Esports
- Board Game - Chess
- Fitness - Dance KPop
- Fitness - Yoga
- Fitness - Dance Hip Hop
- Spelling Club
- Lego Club
- Arts & Crafts - Origami
- Cooking Club
- Performing Arts - Dramedy
- Music Club - Choir
- Music Club - Piano and ORFF Band
- Music Club - Karaoke
- ARTS & CRAFTS Fashion Design
ARTS
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Christiansen - hchristiansen@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Weekly attendance and a club fee.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th Grade
Purpose: Students learn different modes of art and discover new ways to express themselves as artists. This club is a platform to develop aesthetic values and enhance the creative skills and artistic talents of students.
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SPORTS CLUB - Basketball
SPORTS CLUB - Soccer
Esports
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Quilab
Requirements: Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fees. Students will need to bring their own device (cell phone, tablet, etc.)
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd - 4th Grade
Purpose: Esports club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on video games. Students will have an opportunity to pay multi and single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences.
Board Game - Chess
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Guerra - gguerra@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend weekly and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Purpose: The club offers students the opportunity to expand their strategic knowledge and critical thinking skills by providing a safe, fun and friendly location and atomsphere to gather and play chesss. Playing a chess will help students develop their ability to solve problems, their sense of self, and their sense of sportsmanship.
Fitness - Dance KPop
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Mendoza & Ms. Kayali - jenelle.garcia@harmonytx.org; lkayali@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Purpose: This club gives students the opportunity to improve their overall health tand wellness in a high energy and fun way by participating in Kpop dance.
Fitness - Yoga
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Manbode - cmanbode@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Students will need to bring their own yoga mat.
Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: K - 2nd
Purpose: This club gives students the opportunity to improve their overall health and wellness by participating in fitness/yoga, strength training and cardiovascular activities..
Fitness - Dance Hip Hop
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Richardson - mrichardson@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fees.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: K - 2nd
Purpose: This club gives the students the opportunity to improve overall health whild participating in cardiovascular activities in Hip Hop.
Spelling Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Quilab- iquilab@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meeting and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Purpose: The purpose of a spelling bee club is to improve students' spelling and vocabulary skills, increase their confidence, and foster a love of language through engaging activities and friendly competition.
Lego Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ms. Morgan & Ms. Manbode - jana.morgan@harmonytx.org; cmanbode@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: K - 2nd
Purpose: LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children.
Arts & Crafts - Origami
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Russell - cmanbode@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Purpose: Students learn the ancient art of Origami. This club is a platform to develop aesthetic values and enhance the creative skills and artistic talents of students.
Cooking Club
Performing Arts - Dramedy
Music Club - Choir
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Burleson - miracle.burleson@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Acceptance through audition. Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 2nd - 5th Grade
Purpose: Choir provide a space for students to develop their singing and musicianship skills and learn about music theory, sight singing, and aural skills.
Music Club - Piano and ORFF Band
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Burleson - miracle.burleson@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Attend the weekly meetings and pay the club fee.
Meetings: Mondays after school
Grade Level: K - 2nd
Purpose: Students develop musical skills and intellectual concepts as they learn to play an instrument, learn music, movement and drama in this club.
Music Club - Karaoke
ARTS & CRAFTS Fashion Design
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Christiansen - hchristiansen@harmonytx.org
Requirements: Weekly attendance and a club fee.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th Grade
Purpose: The fashion design class offers a fantastic way to cultivate creativity, problem-solving skills, and self-expression. Addditionally, they enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and an understanding of how clothing is constructed.
