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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, Hopefully everyone is continuing to feel excited about the start of school this year! I was greeted by a special “Welcome Mr. Smith” message on a message board in front of the school this past week. Thanks… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, With the school year underway, I hope all of our students including those in the RLS and the Hardy hybrid program are feeling excited about the start of school! Technology Support for RLS and hybrid families  We… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 News Read more

Welcome Back from the Principal

Dear Hardy Families,  Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! I am excited to be serving as the new principal of the Hardy School. As I have met several Hardy parents/guardians, if not in person, over Zoom, it has been a… Continue reading Welcome Back from the Principal

Janet Rixon September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 News Read more

Room parents

Dear Hardy families As we wrap up the school year,  we are looking for parents who would like to serve as room parents for the 2020/21 school year. This is a great way for new Hardy parents to get involved and… Continue reading Room parents

Janet Rixon June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 News Read more

Report Card Information Session

Hello Hardy Families, On January 31st you will receive the WPS elementary Standards-Based Report Card.  The purpose of the new SBRC is to clearly and objectively communicate how your child is doing in school. You can find useful information about… Continue reading Report Card Information Session

Janet Rixon January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Parent-Teacher conferences will begin on Tuesday Nov. 5th.  During your conference, your child’s teacher will be sharing your child’s progress and goals in addition to hearing from you.  As you know we are transitioning to a Standards… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 News Read more

STEAM Week Presentation & Activities

Hello Hardy Families: Across the state of Massachusetts schools are celebrating STEM week through various activities and presentations from Oct. 21 to 25.  At Hardy we will be engaging in three STEAM activities.  This Friday we will experience Extreme Science… Continue reading STEAM Week Presentation & Activities

Janet Rixon October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Thank you for attending the Hardy Back to School Night!  It was wonderful seeing so many families visit our classrooms.  A huge thank you to the grade 5 students for providing babysitting, this was a big help.  We also had a large… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 News Read more

Hardy School Supplies

Dear Hardy Families  Check out the Hardy Back to School Supplies List on the Hardy School website! Go to Back to School Packet under Quick Links, then Hardy Back to School Documents Folder.  You will find lots of interesting information about Hardy… Continue reading Hardy School Supplies

Janet Rixon August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy families, Well it’s official, the summer season has started! I want to wish all of our families a wonderful summer filled with time with family and friends.  I also wanted to update everyone on staffing for next year. … Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 News Read more
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