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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hello Hardy families, Here are a few updates of upcoming events:  Wellesley Celebrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)  This week, October 18-22, is designated as the Massachusetts STEM Week 2021. This serves as a statewide effort to boost… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, On Wednesday, we celebrated International Walk to School Day. It was great to see so many Hardy families who walked to school (or students who participated by doing special walking laps upon arrival)!  Music teacher Mr. Corcoran… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Thank you to all who participated in the Wellesley Veterans Day parade!  It was great to see the Hardy community out showing support for Veterans who have served our country! Students promoting the Veterans Day parade at… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week School Spirit Day On Friday, we had our first School Spirit Day. It was great to see the Hardy students sporting their Hardy gear or red-colored clothing in support of our school.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *This past week, I started to visit classrooms to share special picture books that make for great read aloud stories. This serves as a great way to make positive connections with students… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: On Wednesday, the PTO sponsored a special picnic. It was great to see so many families who came out to enjoy this special event!  Calendar reminder On Thursday, we will have no… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 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 8, 2021September 8, 2021 News Read more

Updated information from the Principal

Dear Hardy families, Here are a few additional updates to share with you as we get closer to the start of the school year. Welcome Back Video As in the past couple of years, we have created a welcome video…enjoy!… Continue reading Updated information from the Principal

Janet Rixon August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *We had a highly engaging Creative Arts and Sciences program- Water Rockets. Students had a “blast” while learning some scientific concepts.  *On Thursday, we had Field Day. Mr. Guzzi, our talented Fitness… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *We had a special virtual CAS enrichment program – “Ooch, the Yoyo guy.” Ooch provided a highly engaging presentation using yo-yos while teaching a helpful social-emotional message about how to make a… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 News Read more
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