Hardy Weekly Round-Up

Week of October 27, 2024

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Direct Donation Drive Update

The 2024-2025 Direct Donation Drive ends on Thursday, October 31! If you’re deadline-driven, now is the time to donate. Donate now in under 1 minute!

This drive funds essential programs like field trips, assemblies, teacher stipends, and supplies. The PTO aims to spend $145 per student, so please consider donating that amount for each of your Hardy students. Any contribution is appreciated and helpful!

Coming Up This Week

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Tuesday, October 29:
→ APS-SEPAC Special Event - Coffee with APS Special Ed Staff → Caregiver Outing - Hocus Pocus at the Capitol

Friday, November 1:

→ Caregiver Coffee @ Drop Off (Chandler St Playground)
→ Treat Train Delivery to Teachers and Staff

Saturday, November 2:
→ Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Monday, November 4:
→ The Great Pumpkin Rescue
Let’s compost our pumpkins! Drop your pumpkin off before 3pm at the Chandler St parking lot. (Pumpkins must be free of paint.)

And check out the Sept-October Hardy Library Newsletter as October comes to an end!

GET INVOLVED!

☕️ Caregiver Coffee: Each grade hosts a caregiver coffee on the first Friday of the month. Please consider volunteering to grab coffee and help clean up.

🍬Treat Train: Each month, a different grade delivers treats to staff and teachers. You can volunteer to donate food or deliver goodies on the first Friday of the month.

🎃 The Great Pumpkin Rescue: Volunteer to help with our pumpkin composting event by emailing Emily Lapolice at Emily.lapolice@gmail.com.

🍪 5th Grade Bake Sale: On Tuesday, November 5th (remember, there is no school!), 5th grade students and caregivers will host a bake sale during the Presidential Election. Sign up to donate baked goods or candy bars, or volunteer on the day.

Visit our Volunteer and Events pages for more upcoming opportunities to get involved in PTO events. Participating helps enhance your child's experience at Hardy and allows you to connect with your neighborhood community!

Community News and Events

10/31: Magnolia Park’s Annual Halloween Parade – Informal meetup starts at 5:00 pm. The costume parade starts at 5:30pm sharp.

10/31: Waldo Park Halloween Event - This event starts at 4:30pm with a costume “fashion show” starting at 5:00pm. A light meal will be served at the event.

Connect with the PTO

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Sign up for PTO emails, access the student directory, check the calendar, learn more about our programs and event. Or download the Membership Toolkit app for streamlined access to the student directory on your phone.

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