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Hello Hardy families, Hopefully you had a relaxing February vacation! Highlight from the week before vacation: Kindergarten students enjoyed playing in the snow during recess! Parent resource by School Psychologist Lisa Goodman: School Psychologist Lisa Goodman has recommended an article for parents… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 News Read more

WPS Early Dismissal 2/9/2021

February 9, 2021 Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community, Due to the timing of the incoming storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will follow an early release schedule today, February 9, 2021.  These are the dismissal times by level: PAWS will dismiss at 11:40AM.  There will be… Continue reading WPS Early Dismissal 2/9/2021

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Dear Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: We celebrated “Half Way Day” in connection to being the halfway point of the school year, as students and staff came to school wearing half/half & mismatched clothing.  A group of 3rd… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 News Read more

WPS Remote Learning Day on 2/2/2021

February 1, 2021 Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community: Due to the anticipated impact of the storm, I am writing to confirm that Tuesday, February 2, 2021, will be a remote learning day in WPS.  All WPS buildings will… Continue reading WPS Remote Learning Day on 2/2/2021

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Hello Hardy Families Highlights from this past week We had a School Spirit Day on Thursday and Friday of this past week as students wore their favorite Hardy gear to school. Go Huskies!   Second graders showing their school spirit!… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, Health Reminders Given all the uncertainty that came with re-opening our schools this past fall, it is great news that we continue to be open. While we have had isolated cases, the metrics on the WPS dashboard… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, School this week Due to the Monday holiday, our schedule this week will be: Tuesday- Cohort B in person/Cohort A remote Wednesday- Cohort A in person/Cohort B remote (full day) Thursday- Cohort A in person/Cohort B remote… Continue reading Hello Hardy

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

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, Here are a few recent or upcoming happenings at Hardy or the larger Wellesley community: Supporting children with processing the events that took place in Washington DC I wanted to share with you how teachers at Hardy… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, I hope everyone had a safe and healthy vacation week! Highlight from the week before vacation: We had all-school pajama days on the Monday and Tuesday before the vacation. First graders and Building Aide, Mrs. Ullian sporting… Continue reading Hello Hardy

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

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families, Highlight from the past week We had a special school assembly this past week as Matt Wilhelm, world champion BMX biker, shared a virtual program that included highly engaging bike tricks and a message about beating the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 News Read more
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