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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Just a reminder that Lisa Goodman and I will be holding a parent book group on Wednesday December 7th from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the book, The BigDisconnect, Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch November 23, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Parent Book Group: Please join Lisa Goodman and me for our first parent book group of the year. We will be meeting Wednesday, December 7th from 6:30-7:30 in my office to discuss the book, The Big Disconnect,… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch November 7, 2016 News Read more

Wear it Pink Day Friday, Oct. 21

To all Hardy families Friday Oct. 21 is National Wear it Pink Day for breast cancer awareness. Fifth graders Sophia Weene and Caleigh Renzella thought it would be a great idea if Hardy joined in and everyone wore pink or… Continue reading Wear it Pink Day Friday, Oct. 21

Amy Ritterbusch October 19, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families The Day of Play: Hardy will participate in The Day of Play on Wednesday, October 19th from 9-11:45. The Day of Play provides student with opportunities to engage in creative, collaborative, hands-on activities and projects. As they… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch October 14, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families Bus Safety Drill: All of our students participated in a safety bus evacuation drill Thursday. The purpose of this activity is to explain to the children how they should behave on the bus. They also have an… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch September 30, 2016March 16, 2021 News Read more

Arrival and dismissal reminder

Hello Hardy families: Hardy has a solid reputation for being a safe, caring and supportive environment for students, staff and families. As such it is nice to know that we all care a great deal about how our car drop… Continue reading Arrival and dismissal reminder

Amy Ritterbusch September 15, 2016 News Read more

Back to School Night

Hello Hardy Families, Back to School Night schedule: 6:10 to 6:25- Welcome from the Principal in the gym 6:30 to 7:00- Grades 3, 4, and 5 classroom presentations 7:05 to 7:20- Welcome from the Principal in the gym 7:25 to… Continue reading Back to School Night

Amy Ritterbusch September 13, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families This year we have 18 new families coming to Hardy- this is a lot compared to years past. We are looking forward to welcoming those families and seeing everyone else tomorrow morning for our first day of… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch August 30, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy….June 10, 2016

June 10, 2016 Hello Hardy families: The day of play was a huge success!!! All of the students from grades K to 5 were putting their creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills to very good use. The Day of… Continue reading Hello Hardy….June 10, 2016

Amy Ritterbusch June 10, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: MCAS schedule: grade 3 math: May 17 and 19 grade 4 math: May 17 and 19 grade 5 math: May 10 and 12 grade 5 science: May 18 and 20 Progress reports will go home with students… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch May 9, 2016May 16, 2016 News Read more
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