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Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *In conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday this past week, students had the opportunity to look for hidden shamrocks and pots of gold during recess.  *On Wednesday, we had a special… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy, Highlights from the past week: On Thursday we had International Night as we celebrated the rich diversity within the Hardy School community! Students learned about various countries and cultures through country booths, performances, and food. Kudos to parent… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, In an effort to promote student leadership, we have new 5th grade library leaders who have been helping our librarian Mrs. Sheehan in the library each day before school. As part of this students are offering suggestions on… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 News Read more

Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023

Due to the storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be opening with a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The delayed schedule is as follows: The PAWS Preschool will start at 10:45 AM. The morning PAWS session is cancelled.… Continue reading Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023

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Hello Hardy Hopefully you had a restful February vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation: *We had our first week of our new outdoor recess plan during construction. Students enjoyed playing with new recess equipment such as jump ropes, velcro… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week On Friday, we had a 5th grade planned Spirit Day as students wore their favorite colors to school.  Hardy Construction Phase begins reminder As a reminder to the email sent out last… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, On Wednesday, we had the Massachusetts Rock & Roll to School Day. Kudos to P.E. teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this event for our school community! School Council Update As part of our February School Council meeting… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlight from the past week *On Monday, we had author Rajani LaRocca come to Hardy and present with students. Thanks to the CAS (Creative Arts & Sciences) parent volunteers for their efforts planning this program for the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, *On Wednesday, we had a webinar about the new Hardy School construction project. For parents that missed this event, a recording of this event will be posted to the school website and the project website at https://www.wellesleyhhu.org/hardy… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlight from the past week On Tuesday, we had the Penguin Plunge Walk and Bike to School day. Kudos to PE teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this for our school community.  Webinar about elementary literacy in the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 News Read more
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