Jack W. Harmon Elementary School

08/18/2026

Our Fall Fundraiser is kicking off this week and we are excited to be partnering with Schoolfundr this year! With Schoolfundr, Harmon's PTSO will retain 97% of the funds received (WHICH IS AMAZING!!!) Please consider donating at the link below! Donations will help to support schoolwide assemblies, books for the library, afterschool clubs and more!

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08/03/2026

A giant shout out to all of the community partners that came out in July to support our Annual Head to Toe Event! Through generous contributions from businesses and families in our surrounding communities we were able to help students with a few of their back to school needs!

08/03/2026

Did you know that August is officially National Get Ready for Kindergarten Month? 🎒✨

Here in the J.O. Combs Unified School District, our newest little scholars got a head start on the celebration! With our school year kicking off on Monday, July 27th, our kindergarteners are already busy making friends, learning class routines, and adjusting to big-kid life.

Whether your student marched in with total confidence or you both shed a few first-day tears, August is all about building confidence and getting into a great rhythm.

💡 3 Ways to Keep the Momentum Going This August
Master the Morning Routine: Keeping bedtimes and wake-up schedules consistent (even on weekends!) makes the transition into full school days so much smoother.

Ask Specific Questions: Swap "How was your day?" for "What made you smile today?" or "What did you play at recess?" to get them talking.

Celebrate Small Victories: Unpacking their own folder, trying a new food at lunch, or hanging up their backpack are all big milestones worth cheering for!

To our Combs kindergarten families: How did your mini-scholar’s first week go? Drop a photo of their first day or share your favorite moment in the comments below! 👇❤️

08/01/2026

Our first PBIS Assembly was a HUGE success! We celebrated students and had a little competitive fun! What a great way to close out an amazing first week! Way to go Harmon Hawks!

07/26/2026

🎉 Ready for Kindergarten: You've Got This! 🚀

The big day is almost here! It is completely normal for both you and your child to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Children feed off our energy, so keeping conversations about school positive, confident, and enthusiastic is the best send-off you can give them.

Tonight's Checklist:
Pick out the first-day outfit together.
Pack the backpack and place it by the door.
Read a reassuring book (like The Kissing Hand or Our Class is a Family).
Get a good night's sleep (parents included!).

To all the families starting this incredible new chapter: We are cheering you on! Welcome to kindergarten! 🎓❤️

07/24/2026

The staff at Harmon Elementary is excited to begin the 20267-27 school year! We can't wait to see you all on Monday!

07/21/2026

Looking for a high-quality preschool experience for your 4-year-old? The J.O. Combs Kinder Prep program is now enrolling! Classrooms led by Certified Teachers at two locations: Ranch Elementary and Ellsworth Elementary. DES & Quality First scholarships are available based on qualification. Full day and half day options available.

Secure your child's spot today! 👇
🔗 Register Online: https://www.jocombs.org/departments/student-services/kinder-prep
📞 Call: (480) 564-3196
📧 Email: [email protected]

07/20/2026

💪 Ready for Kindergarten: "I can do it myself!" 🎒

In a classroom of 20+ kids, self-help skills are a superpower. Boosting your child’s independence this week will give them a massive confidence injection for their first week of school.

Skills to practice together this week:

The Lunchbox Trial: Let them practice opening and closing their school water bottle and lunch containers.

Coat & Shoes: Practice zipping jackets and putting on Velcro shoes independently.

Fine Motor Fun: Play with Playdough, use child-safe scissors, or practice drawing to strengthen the hand muscles needed for writing.

What skill is your little one mastering right now?

07/14/2026

📚 Ready for Kindergarten: Raising a Reader ✨

You don’t need flashcards or worksheets to get your child ready for school literacy. The most powerful tool you have is already on your bookshelf! Reading aloud just 20 minutes a day exposes your child to millions of words and builds critical listening skills.

Try this during your next storytime:

Ask open-ended questions like, "What do you think will happen next?"

Run your finger under the words as you read to show that text moves left to right.

Point out rhyming words or look for letters that start their own name.

Drop your child's favorite picture book in the comments! 📖👇