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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *We had our first week of parent-teacher conferences. As part of these conferences, which will continue this coming week, parents and teachers are coming together to discuss student progress and shared goals… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *This past week was Massachusetts STEAM week. As part of this, students engaged in special STEAM activities tied to the theme of sustainability. For example, fourth graders did coding creating a small… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, *On Wednesday we had a Walk and Bike to School Day. Kudos to Fitness & Heath teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this event for our students. *On Wednesday we had a STEAM based assembly to kick off the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *On Friday, we had a representative from Safe Routes to School lead an assembly on bike safety. Students learned many lessons such as the ABC’s of biking (check your Air, Brakes, and… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *On Friday, we had our first all-school community meeting led by our 5th graders. Students were reminded about the meaning of R.I.S.E. and they learned about our new school adjustment counselor Mrs.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: On Wednesday we had Back to School Night. It was great to see so many parents and guardians in attendance for this special event! Back to School Night slide deck For families… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Wednesday we had the PTO planned Family Picnic. It was great to see so many Hardy families in attendance for this event! Message from new School Social Worker/Adjustment Sounselor Hello Hardy… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *For 2nd-5th grade students, we had an instrumental music assembly.  *We had our first PTO meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. It was great to begin this collaboration of school administration, teachers,… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, It was great to welcome our students back this past week!  With each PTO newsletter, I will include a principal letter that will include highlights from the previous week, information about upcoming events and other miscellaneous information.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy community, Highlights from the past week: *On Wednesday, we had Field Day. Kudos to our outstanding PE teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this special day for the Hardy community! Third graders having fun playing tug of war! *On… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 News Read more
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