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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hello Hardy  *On Tuesday, we had our June Jaunt Walk to School Day. It was great to see students being active and green by walking to school. A special thanks to PE teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this event for… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy *On Wednesday we had International Night, which served as a celebration of the rich diversity within the Hardy family. A special thanks to parent Sonia Kolenchary for planning this special event for our community! Spring Concert *On Friday… Continue reading Hello Hardy

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

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Hello Hardy  Highlights from the past week: *On Friday, we had a School Spirit Day. Students wore Hardy gear and red colored clothing to school.  *A new bulletin board featuring our current schoolwide CASEL competency that we are focused on… Continue reading Hello Hardy

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

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Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: *On Friday, second grade student Hailey Aldoupolis served as Principal of the Day. She did a great job as she helped with tasks like overseeing arrival & dismissal and leading morning announcements.   … Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: Over the past two weeks we have welcomed the incoming Hardy Kindergarten students and families. During the week of the 2nd, we hosted Kindergarten Orientation for parents. This past week, we had… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Wednesday, Hardy participated in the Massachusetts Walk, Ride, and Roll to School Day. Kudos to our dedicated PE teacher Mr. Guzzi for his support of this event! *On Friday, we had… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Wednesday, the Tanglewood Marionettes performed at Hardy. K-1st graders enjoyed seeing “Sleeping Beauty” and 2nd-5th graders enjoyed seeing “Perseus & Medusa.”  *We had an all-school assembly led by our 1st graders.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Hope you had a safe & relaxing April vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation: *On Tuesday, we had a Walk to School Day. Kudos to PE teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this special event for our… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *We had our first week of the spring parent-teacher conferences. Parents and teachers came together to discuss both the academic and social-emotional progress of students. *Last weekend, 5th graders promoted a fundraiser for… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Friday, we had our School Spirit Day for the month of March. Second graders showing off their Hardy spirit.   Calendar reminder On Tuesday of this upcoming week, we will be having a… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 News Read more
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