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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: During the spring and summer there are staffing changes that take place. I do my best to keep the Hardy families updated. So far we have two staffing changes: Many of you know Kate Walker, our grade… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch April 29, 2016May 16, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families It looks like spring is finally here!!! Time to enjoy the wonderful weather and what perfect timing with spring break next week.   Hardy students participated in a walk-a-thon to benefit local families that are homeless through Family… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch April 25, 2016February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hardy Hello… April 15, 2016

Hardy Hello… April 15, 2016

Hello Hardy Families…April 15, 2016 It looks like spring is finally here!!! Time to enjoy the wonderful weather and what perfect timing with spring break next week. Hardy students participated in a walk-a-thon to benefit local families that are homeless through… Continue reading Hardy Hello… April 15, 2016

Amy Ritterbusch April 15, 2016March 22, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: It is that time of year to begin planning for the fall.  Part of that process includes establishing classroom placements.  We take this process very seriously and spend a great deal of time and effort creating the… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch April 8, 2016February 28, 2018 News Read more

Community Focus Group for Special Education

Community Focus Group for Special Education

Community Focus Group for Strategic Plan for Special Education Dear WPS Community Members, During the last eight months a group of community members representing parents, teachers, administrators and the School Committee have begun the important work of establishing a Strategic Plan for Special… Continue reading Community Focus Group for Special Education

Amy Ritterbusch April 1, 2016February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families MCAS Schedule: The spring MCAS schedule is below.  You will notice that there are three testing sessions for ELA.  This is new – the state has adopted a hybrid MCAS test that includes PARCC questions on the third day;… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch February 22, 2016February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families:                                                                           … Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch January 12, 2016April 24, 2020 News Read more

Hardy Hello

Hardy Hello

Hello Hardy Families…December 4, 2015 Hardy is known for its amazing playground but over time some of the equipment needs to be repaired or due to age, no longer meets the safety codes. Unfortunately, we had a set of swings that needed to… Continue reading Hardy Hello

Amy Ritterbusch December 4, 2015April 24, 2020 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families:   It doesn’t seem possible that we are in the Thanksgiving season already.  While each day is filled with joy and reasons to be thankful, Thanksgiving time often reminds us to be a bit more aware of… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch December 1, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families:   Most Likely to Succeed: Wellesley parents are invited to attend the viewing of  “Most Likely to Succeed”.  This is a thought-provoking documentary that highlights a school that challenges the traditional model.  The film raises questions about… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch November 9, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more
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