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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

Principal hello, March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 Hello Hardy Families, The past two weeks have been challenging to us all. Times like these remind us about how much we care and want to support each other.  I miss our students and would like nothing… Continue reading Principal hello, March 25, 2020

School Messenger March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families- March 19, 2020

 March 19, 2020 Hello Hardy families On behalf of the Hardy community, I want you to know that we miss the Hardy children and families and we are thinking of you during this very challenging time. We are all trying… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families- March 19, 2020

School Messenger March 23, 2020April 24, 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

WPS Urgent Alert

Due to the weather conditions, all after-school and evening activities for the Wellesley Public Schools are cancelled for Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  [category urgent]

School Messenger December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 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
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