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Hello Hardy…October 10, 2014

I wanted to share some work our school psychologist, Lisa Goodman and our Speech and Language teacher Harriet Freedman have been doing with our kindergarten students: On a weekly basis we (Ms. Goodman & Ms. Freedman) have joined Ms. Berkowitz… Continue reading Hello Hardy…October 10, 2014

Amy Ritterbusch October 10, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Hardy Student Handbook

We experienced a bit of a technical difficulty in posting the student handbook on Friday;  I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. It is posted now, under School Council and also Quick Links on the home page: http://www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/john-d-hardy-elementary-school/school-council/files/2014-15-hardy-student-handbook… Continue reading Hardy Student Handbook

Amy Ritterbusch September 29, 2014March 16, 2021 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families Sept. 26, 2014

MCAS release Parents will be receiving the MCAS parent/Guardian Reports via US mail by Tuesday, September 30, 2014.  If you have any questions regarding the results please feel free to contact me. I will be sharing the results with the… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families Sept. 26, 2014

Amy Ritterbusch September 26, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Hello Hardy Families Sept. 19, 2014

It was a wonderful turn out for the Back to School Night.  I popped into many classrooms and the presentations by the teachers were fantastic.  If you still have questions about the curriculum, expectations, school routines etc. please make sure… Continue reading Hello Hardy Families Sept. 19, 2014

Amy Ritterbusch September 19, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Sept. 10 Hello Hardy Families

I have attached a link to a wonderful article passed onto me by our fantastic music teacher Magen Slesinger.  I am sure we have all heard about the academic benefits music has on children;  this article supports that notion.  We… Continue reading Sept. 10 Hello Hardy Families

Amy Ritterbusch September 10, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Sept. 4 Hardy Parent Letter

Despite the heat we are off to a great start! The kindergarten students joined us yesterday for the full day resulting in smiles from students and parents.  It is wonderful that the entire Wellesley community has supported the full day… Continue reading Sept. 4 Hardy Parent Letter

Amy Ritterbusch September 3, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Parent Letter Aug. 27, 2014

Based on the smiles I saw on the faces of our children I would say that the first day at Hardy was a success for all.    Even though it was very warm the students managed to enjoy the day… Continue reading Parent Letter Aug. 27, 2014

Amy Ritterbusch August 27, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more

Introducing Hardy New Teachers

Hello Hardy Families: I am happy to introduce three new teachers to the Hardy community:  Christina Giampietro, Felicia Lipari and Joe Kayser.  These new teachers are excited to be a part of the Hardy community and I am thrilled to… Continue reading Introducing Hardy New Teachers

Amy Ritterbusch August 11, 2014May 16, 2016 News Read more
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