Happy Monday Everyone!  

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It’s been another incredible week at Harwood, and our Blackhawks continue to make us proud! From giving back through the Black & Blue Food Drive, to showing maturity and respect on the 9th grade Holocaust Museum field trip, and celebrating our undefeated 7th and 8th grade football teams, there’s so much to highlight.

Looking ahead, the excitement keeps building—our 9th grade band takes the field at Pennington this Friday, the Choir’s inaugural concert debuts next week, and we’re counting down to Homecoming with Class Color Day, the Homecoming Dance, and decorated buttons. Don’t miss the upcoming theatre performance of Alice Through the Looking Glass or the chance to get involved in our many student clubs, including the brand-new Harwood Dance Club.

Scroll down for highlights, upcoming events, and important reminders to help keep your student connected and engaged.

This Week’s Highlights

• Black & Blue Food Drive: It’s time for the Black and Blue Food Drive... Harwood's big competition against other schools to help feed families in our community! This isn’t just about school pride…it’s about making a difference. From now through October 3rd, bring in non-perishable food items or cash donations and turn them in to your second period class. Every can, every dollar counts toward helping those in need and showing that Blackhawks can rise to the challenge!

• 9th Grade Holocaust Field Trip: Our 9th graders travelled to Dallas to the Holocaust Museum today. They were complimented by the museum for their awesome behavior. 

• 7th and 8th grade football UNDEFEATED: Our 7th and 8th grade football teams are undefeated! Come out next week and pack the stands to beat Euless! 

• Feedback- At the bottom of this page is a feedback form where I invite feedback from parents anytime! LINK

Looking Ahead

Please look at the "Weekly Planner" below

• 9th Grade Band: Our 9th grade band members will play at Pennington this Friday with the band! 

• Choir Concert- Our Choir's inaugural concert is next Wednesday at Trinity High School at 6:30pm. 

• Homecoming Dance- We will have a Homecoming Dance on October 16th from 6-8pm. The tickets will be $5 pre-sale and $10 at the door. More information to come. Students ARE NOT allowed to wear mums per the student code of conduct but we are allowing decorated buttons. 

• Class Color Day is coming for Homecoming October 16th!  7th grade buys white, 8th grade buys orange, and 9th grade buys black. 

• Theatre Performance-  Alice Through the Looking Glass is October 24th and 25th.  

Reminders

• Tutorials: Available every morning at 7:45 AM and after school in all subjects.
  
  

• PTA Membership: Please join and support our school!  www.joinpta.org
  
  

Clubs in Action

**New Club: Harwood Dance Club

New club for all students.  Join in the fun at the HJH Dance Club and show off your skills in hip hop, locking, popping and more.  Learn new skills in step and cadence.  First informational meeting will be held in F100 on October 1st at 3:40-4:30.

• Yearbook Club – Mondays, 8:00 AM (H103)

• Creative Writing Club - Mondays, 3:45-4:45 pm (H118)

• Art Club – Mondays after school until 5:00 pm (Art Room)

• Book Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:40–4:15 pm (H119)

• Garden Club – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:40-4:40 pm

• Student Council – 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 8:00 am (H103)

• Thespian Club – Thursdays, 7:30–8:10 am (G102)

• NJHS – 1st Thursdays, 8:00 am (H103)
  
  
  

Ongoing Reminders

• Replacement IDs $3
  
  

• Students may not leave campus in the mornings.
  
  

• Drop-off/pick-up: Please pull all the way to the gym; front entrance reserved for buses.
  
  

• Wednesdays = College Day / Thursdays = Spirit Day.
  
  

• Volunteer Fridays: Volunteers must be cleared through the district VIPS. 

• Support our teachers by preparing classroom materials (copies, sorting, etc.).

• 👉 Sign up here
  
  

🙌 Thank you for your support and partnership in making this year a success!

– Dr. Ramirez