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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

Intro to WPS K-5 Standards-Based Report Cards

Dear Elementary Parents and Guardians Please join Dr. Joan Dabrowski, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, along with members of the K-5 Standards-Based Report Card Steering Committee for: An Introduction to the Wellesley Public Schools K-5 Standards-Based Reports Card (SBRC)… Continue reading Intro to WPS K-5 Standards-Based Report Cards

School Messenger October 3, 2019October 3, 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

Field Day rain date

The forecast for Tuesday is rain/thunderstorms, so Field Day will be held on Wednesday, June 12.  Thank you

Janet Rixon June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Mark your calendars!   Saturday, June 1st, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. at Regis College in Weston That is the night of a very special Hardy event, only taking place once every two years.  It’s the Hardy Auction!  I have attached a flyer… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Just a reminder that if your child is coming into school late the process is below: Walk your child into the office. Let Mrs. Rixon know that your child is late.  Your child will receive a late pass… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families: Absence: If your child is going to be absent/tardy be sure to call and leave a message on the absence line: (781) 446-6225 Ext. 8. This is important since we want to make sure all of our students… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 News Read more

Important announcement on Safety Training

Dear Hardy Families,            Oct 1, 2018 As you know, our District has focused a great deal in recent years on improving school safety.  In addition to the many security features in our building that were recently installed, we have continued… Continue reading Important announcement on Safety Training

Janet Rixon October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families

Hello Hardy Families, Welcome back to our returning and new families of the Hardy community! The entire Hardy community is looking forward to meeting and getting to know you. We are so excited to start the 2018/2019 school year. The… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families

Janet Rixon August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 News Read more
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