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There is so much to look forward to in November!

Stop by the Fall Into Reading event at Arlington High School on November 14th. It's an opportunity for kids of all ages to socialize and get excited about literature. The event will feature craft stations, a bake sale, a media station, face painting, temporary tattoos, a book raffle and gently used children's books for sale benefiting Cradles to Crayons.

 

 

 

Please Join us at our Next Hardy PTO Meeting:

Wednesday, November 19 from 6:30-8PM

 

Join the meeting in-person at the Hardy Library (enter through the main entrance)

or on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3505513733?pwd=lMWUNQlgVJ4Ch9oYF7mEjNceNhJBcu.1

Meeting ID: 350 551 3733; Passcode: 67JvJh

 

 

Join our monthly group discussions about Hardy events, fundraisers curriculum, and issues, and hear directly from our principal and teacher representative(s). The PTO president provides an agenda which includes budget updates from the treasurer, committee leaders, and new ideas.

 

You can participate in the conversation or just listen in. All are welcome. All Hardy caregivers are officially voting members. If you have a question or topic you would like to discuss (time permitting), please email president@hardypto.com in advance. 

JOIN US:  

Click here to learn why volunteering with the PTO will make your life better…and might even change the world

 

 ✨Learn more about PTO Board Positions & Committees here✨

 

🐾 Join the Hardy Helpers Mailing List: Don't want to commit to an event or committee but want to help support the school? Join Hardy Helpers a group of Hardy caregivers who want to pop in to help with things like helping with the lost and found, revamping school bulletin boards, putting up PTO flyers, printing backpack flyers at school etc. Please fill out this form to be included on email blasts for these chances to be a Hardy Helper from time to time.

 

 

 

 Ways to Give Back via Amazon Wish Lists:

 

1.  EATS Snacks - snacks are provided to children who can't afford them or forgot them.

 

2.  Teacher bathroom supplies.

 

3.  Commonly needed cleaning/hygiene supplies.

 

4.  Teacher & Staff Wish Lists and Preferences

 

 

Arlington Public Schools - Job Openings!

 

From teachers, aides, substitute teachers and more - there are lots of positions open at APS.  Click here to see open job postings in the district.

 

 

Who We Are & What we Do

Hardy PTO is a group of caregivers, teachers, and staff organized to support learning and positive relations in our Hardy School community in Arlington, MA. Read about our Community Standards here.

 

All members of the Hardy community are automatically a part of the PTO. There is no fee to join. We welcome you and your input at any time. Learn more here about Hardy PTO programs, events, and volunteer opportunities!

 

Click here for Hardy Elementary School Basics 

 

 

 Upcoming Events


☕Friday, Nov 7 at 8:00am - Caregiver Coffee: Coffee and hot chocolate on the Lake Street playground. Sign up to bring the coffee here and submit a receipt and the PTO will reimburse you!

✂️ Crafternoon & Thrifted Threads Shop:  The PTO will be hosting a Crafternoon and *NEW* Thrifted Threads Shop on Sunday, November 23rd.  A sign-up will be circulated, but please email president@hardypto.com if you're interested in hosting a craft.

🚲 Hardy Bike Bus: We're creating a bike bus as a fun way to get to school and build community! If you are interested in learning more and or joining a bike bus please email hardybikebus@gmail.com.  

🌎 Multi Cultural Fest: We are in the beginning stages of planning a Hardy-Multicultural fest to celebrate the many cultures represented by the Hardy community - would you be interested in creating an exhibit or planning the event? Please reach out to DIG@hardypto.com. 

Treat Train Info:

November Treat Train:  4th Grade Hosts!  Click here to donate or drive the train. 

  

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Download the Membership Toolkit app for quick access to the Hardy Student Directory and other PTO-powered info. Find it on the App Store and Google Play. 

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