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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: We are very excited to hold another Day of Play next week on May 31st. The day of play engages our students in: cooperation, creativity, collaboration and communication. Below are some books that our students may have… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch May 26, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy families, As many of you know a student was seriously injured last week at the Schofield driveway. I know this was extremely difficult for many of us. We continue to send positive thoughts and prayers to him and… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch May 22, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy families: The teachers are working on creating the class lists for next year; we spend a great deal of time making sure the classrooms are balanced. We take into consideration many factors including class size, boy/girl ratio, individual… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch May 12, 2017 News Read more

Hardy Auction this Saturday!

Hi everyone, We can’t believe that the Auction is THIS SATURDAY!!! Thank you all for your support as we’ve prepared for this amazing event – it’s been an incredible journey and we can’t wait to share that night with all… Continue reading Hardy Auction this Saturday!

Amy Ritterbusch May 11, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Please join us in celebrating all our students and each of their multicultural contributions to our community! For the first time ever, Hardy will be hosting a multicultural festival on Friday, April 28th from 6 to 8… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch March 21, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Dear parents, We had a great turnout last Tuesday night at the PTO meeting where we discussed school safety. As a school we continue to focus on providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students and staff. For… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch February 1, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Across the district, Wellesley Public Schools are including social emotional development as an ongoing priority. At Hardy, the teachers, Lisa Goodman our school psychologist and the Hardy Open Circle Committee have been busy supporting social emotional development… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch January 24, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Believe it or not it is MCAS time. This year our students will be taking what is being called the next generation MCAS or MCAS 2.0. It has questions from both MCAS and PARCC. Over the next… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch January 18, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Parents: It has been a pleasure seeing so many families attending our assemblies, winter concert and other classroom based activities. It is always special when our students can share their interests and talents. I look forward to our… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Amy Ritterbusch December 23, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy families: I have attended two presentations by Dr. Englander and she is amazing. I am going to attend and I encourage you to attend as well. Cyberbullying Presentation at the WMS On Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 7:00… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch December 5, 2016 News Read more
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