Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families,

Highlights from the Past Week 

We had Kindergarten screening as our incoming Kindergarteners were welcomed into Hardy for their first official introduction to our school. Students were excited to receive their swag bag with a Hardy t-shirt and Husky stuffed animal.

On Wednesday evening, there was a WEF (Wellesley Education Foundation) chair ceremony, in which Wellesley educators with 25 years of service were recognized and given a chair as a gift. The Hardy teachers recognized include third grade teacher Neysa McNamara, special educator Laurent Pedroli, reading teacher Jacqui Hennessey, and librarian Pam Allen.  Congratulations to these dedicated educators!

We have a new bulletin board up in the foyer of the school with the title “We Love Our Hardy Staff.” This board contains student generated hearts with the names of beloved staff members. 

Volunteer Needed for Our Innovation Space

We are still on the lookout for a parent/guardian who might be willing to volunteer their time to support the innovation lab. As part of this role, this person would meet with our librarian, Liz Perriello, a representative classroom teacher, and me to discuss the vision for the space. Then the person would keep an account of consumable building materials and solicit donations from the community. Finally, they would also recruit other volunteers (parents/guardians, community volunteers, or former Hardy students) to stock and organize materials as they come in. If you are interested in helping in this way, please email directly at smithg@wellesleyps.org. 

Soccer Goals

After a long process of getting special netting added to the Hardy field fencing that abuts Weston Road, we will be getting soccer goals added to our field later this week. We are excited for students to have the chance to use these goals at recess time.

Lost and Found

Please remind your children to check the lost and found for missing items. Parents/guardians are also invited in to check this area. We will donate any unclaimed items at the end of the year. 

Return Library Books by June 5

Please know that all Hardy library books are due back by Friday, June 5. If you have any questions, please email our Hardy librarian, Liz Perriello, at perrielloe@wellesleyps.org for further assistance. 

“No Turn on Red Sign” Added

For parents/caregivers doing drop-off/pick-up by car,  a “no turn on red” sign has been placed at Hardy Rd. (as it intersects with Weston Rd.) but only when the pedestrian light is on. 

Respectfully yours,

Grant Smith

Principal