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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy  Highlights from the past week: On Monday, we were “flocked” by a group of flamingos as part of promoting a 5th grade fundraiser that involves flamingos being placed in a person’s lawn. This week Hardy had our annual Book… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families I hope you had a safe and relaxing April vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation:  On Tuesday, we had our Walk & Roll to School Day for the month of April. On Thursday, we had a special… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 News Read more

Hardy Book Fair returns!

Hardy Book Fair returns!

Hardy Elementary School will host their popular Book Fair the week of April 28 – May 2. Students will have the opportunity to peruse and purchase books at the Fair during their scheduled library visit during the school day. On… Continue reading Hardy Book Fair returns!

Janet Rixon April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 Announcements Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week:  On Friday, we had our School Spirit Day for the month of April. Students showed off their Hardy Husky spirit with pride! Walk and Roll to School On Tuesday, we will have a Walk… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: We had the second week of parent-teacher conferences as parents and teachers came together to talk about student goals/progress and discuss ways that the families and the school can continue to partner to… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: On Friday, we had a special student principal of the day, third grader Principal Wang! On Friday, we had also our School Spirit Day for the month of March.  Staffing News It is… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy  Highlights from the past week: On Monday, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day as many classes integrated St. Patrick’s Day related themes into the school day. We celebrated Kindness Week. As part of this students completed seeds of kindness.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: On Wednesday, we had a St. Patrick’s Day themed Walk & Roll to School Day.  On Thursday, we had Bingo Night. It was great to see so many families in attendance for this beloved… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: On Wednesday, we had a special Creative Arts & Sciences program- the Tanglewood Marionettes. Kindergarten through second grade students saw the production “The Dragon King” and third through fifth grade students saw the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation: On Friday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. Classes did Valentine’s day crafts and activities.  Attention Kindergarten Parents/Guardians The date of the all-school meeting… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 News Read more
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