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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Hardy School Year!
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The 2024-2025 Direct Donation officially ended on 10/31/24. We got very close but still fell short of our participation and funding goals. It's not too late to donate! We welcome ongoing donations, and if you have already donated, employer matches.
This drive funds essential programs like field trips, assemblies, teacher stipends, and supplies. The PTO aims to spend $145 per student. Please consider donating this amount for your Hardy student. Any contribution is still appreciated and helpful!
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!
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Hardy PTO Meeting May 2025 - May 14th 6:30-8PM
Join the meeting in-person in the Hardy library or via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3505513733?pwd=lMWUNQlgVJ4Ch9oYF7mEjNceNhJBcu.1
Meeting ID: 350 551 3733
Passcode: 67JvJh
Join us at our monthly PTO meeting!
The monthly meeting is a great place to learn about Hardy events, curriculum, and issues, and to hear directly from our principal as well as our teacher representative(s).
The PTO president provide an agenda which includes a budget update from the treasurer, updates from committee leaders, and new business (upcoming events, PTO-sponsored programs and spending).
You can participate in the conversation or just listen in. All are welcome. All are encouraged to participate. 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.
Meet Our Mascot: Hardy the Husky!
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
For Incoming Kindergarten Families - Facebook Group
Families of incoming Kindergarten students are invited to join the private Facebook group Hardy Kindergarten 2024-2025 (Graduating 5th grade in 2030) Arlington MA.
This group is a great place to connect with other families and find out about K specific info.
Hardy Elementary can be found on Facebook too, click here.
School Supplies for 2024 Back-to-School
The Hardy PTO is ordering $8,000 (increased from $7,000) worth of school supplies for students. Supplies will be delivered directly to teachers.
Depending on the grade, some students may not receive any additional supply lists from teachers. Some grades may still receive a shortened supply list. Typical items you may be asked to provide include corded headphones, pencil boxes, folders, and notebooks.
Teachers love to receive extra tissues, paper towels, and wipes (Wet Ones, Clorox, baby), so always feel free to send those in!
Families will still need to provide a backpack, lunch box if your student plans to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle.
Please consider donating to the Hardy PTO to support initiatives like this.
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.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday April 15: Special Education chat with Hardy SPED coordinator Louisa Popkin - Topic is school avoidance
Wednesday April 16th: Hardy Arts Night 5:30 - 7PM. Clean up crew needed!
Friday May 2nd: 5th Grade Hosts - A Glow Party! Proceeds from food and item sales go towards 5th grade graduation costs
Monday - Friday May 5 - 9: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Let's come together to celebrate our teachers and staff during this special week. Donations of gifts & treats needed, as well as several volunteers.
Friday June 20th 6:15PM: End-of-Year Bring-Your-Own Picnic and FREE Ice Cream Social (sponsored by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage)
Monthly Caregiver Coffee & Treat Train Info:
Caregiver Coffee Friday April 4th: meet in the Hardy teachers' lounge after drop off. Sign up here to get the coffee.
Treat Train for Teachers and Staff Friday April 4th: 5th grade is hosting. Sign up here to donate or volunteer.
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