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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Summer is still in full swing but I wanted to share some updates with you.   Some of you may know that Magen Slesinger completed an advanced certification in administration three years ago with the goal of becoming… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch August 17, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

important end of the year news

important end of the year news

Hello Hardy families: Congratulations on another wonderful year!  There were many amazing end of the year classroom and school wide celebrations. The building was filled with a lot of activity and families the final weeks of school.     On… Continue reading important end of the year news

Amy Ritterbusch June 23, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families 5/22/15

Hello Hardy Families 5/22/15

Hello Hardy Parents: Memorial Day Assembly: The Memorial Day Assembly was beautiful. Our students filed outside surrounding the flag and paid tribute to our county and the men and women who served and lost their lives for us. Meghan Slesinger sang our… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families 5/22/15

Amy Ritterbusch May 22, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families:   Hardy Marchers Wanted: The Wellesley Parade is this Sunday at 1:00 and Hardy will have a spirited float representing our school and supporting the theme of A Global Hardy.  Please come out and join in the… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch May 15, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Parents: Friends of Wellesley: This week in your child’s PE class, Mr. Guzzi talked to them about our mini-marathon at Hardy.  Flyers came home via backpacks. The children will be running/walking in support of two of our teachers,… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch April 13, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families Kindergarten: The Kindergarten Round Up was a success again this year.  For the past two years we have had centralized registration at the administration office and held kindergarten registration dates at Sprague.  For all incoming Kindergarten parents,… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch March 17, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families Feb. 25

Hello Hardy Families Feb. 25

Hello Hardy Families: Welcome back! Let’s hope for a full week without disruptions… Thank you- I want to thank everyone for being so patient at drop off and pick up.  Hardy has had challenges without all of this snow so… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families Feb. 25

Amy Ritterbusch February 27, 2015February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families Jan. 22

Hello Hardy Families: We are all saddened by the news of the tragedy that occurred Tuesday to a fellow Wellesley family. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the family during this very difficult time.  At Hardy, we are here to support your… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families Jan. 22

Amy Ritterbusch January 23, 2015March 22, 2017 News Read more

Hello Hardy families Dec. 22

Hello Hardy families Dec. 22

Hello Hardy Families: The winter concert was a beautiful event.  Magen Slesinger, Julie Verret, Mary Alice McCann and all of the children in the band, chorus and string orchestra provided an amazing performance.  It was wonderful to see so many families… Continue reading Hello Hardy families Dec. 22

Amy Ritterbusch December 22, 2014February 28, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families Nov. 19

Hello Hardy Families Nov. 19

November 19, 2014 Hello Hardy Families Katie Greer shared the Internet safety presentation today with the grade 4 and 5 students a couple of weeks ago. Katie is a national presenter on this topic and she presented for Wellesley parents at the… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families Nov. 19

Amy Ritterbusch November 19, 2014February 28, 2018 News Read more
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