Week of May 25, 2025

Stay up to date with PTO events and volunteer opportunities, plus get access to the Hardy student directory. Sign up now 

Wednesday, May 28:

→ Hardy Tours for Incoming Kindergarteners @ 1.30pm & 2.15pm

Please sign up here to lead a tour and share Hardy with newcomers!  Existing Hardy caregivers with an incoming kindergartner welcome to lead tours too!

Thursday, May 29: 

→ Hardy School Chorus Concert @ 6pm

Friday, May 30:

→  Hardy Spirit Day - The last of the school year - wear your blue clothes and spirit wear!

→ 5th Grade Visit to Gibbs Middle School

Sunday, June 1:

→ Hello Japan Party from 1pm-3pm @ Hardy Cafeteria

 It's going to be interactive and fun! Want to help out - sign up to volunteer here! 

APS Spring Panorama Survey is Open

Please, take a moment to let our educators and administrators know about your experiences of the Hardy school this year. Students, staff and families are invited to take Panorama Surveys every school year. The data is used to set goals for school improvement and make decisions about what is working and not working to create a welcoming and effective learning environment for all students and families. Fill it in here!

   Friday, June 6 at Thorndike Field and Hardy School 

Rain date is Monday, June 9

Field Day is a much-loved annual Hardy event sponsored by the PTO and we need LOTS of help to make this a great day for the kids!  Let’s work together to make Field Day a success!

All students will be provided with a bandana in their grade color.  If you have a t-shirt in the grade color, please wear it!

Kindergarten - Purple

1st Grade - Yellow

2nd Grade - Orange

3rd Grade - Green

4th Grade - Red

5th Grade - Blue (will have their blue 5th grade moving on shirt)

VOLUNTEERS
Kindergarten Volunteers (At Hardy)
K classes participate from 8:45am to 11:00. We also need help with popsicles after the activities. Please volunteer here: Field Day K-2 Volunteer Sign up

Grade 1 & 2 Volunteers (At Thorndike or Hardy)
These events run from 8:30 am - 10:30 at Thorndike and following that they will be at Hardy. We also need help with popsicles after the activities. Please volunteer for Grade 1& 2 events here: Field Day K-2 Volunteer Sign up

Grade 3, 4, and 5 Volunteers (At Thorndike)
Grades 3-5 events run from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Volunteer assignments are broken up into two shifts: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm and 11:45 am - 1:30 pm. We also need help with popsicles after the children return from Thorndike, field/Hardy clean up, and transport/storage of items back to Hardy. Please volunteer here: Field Day 3-5 Volunteer Sign up

Supplies and Transport Sign-up here to help with supplies, set up and transportation.

All help is welcomed and very much appreciated!  If you have questions about Field Day, please contact the event coordinator: Lisa Cleary (lisadfuller@gmail.com)

🖐️Guide Incoming Kindergarten Families & Introduce them to Hardy tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28 at 1.30pm and 2.15pm. Sign up here.

⚽️ Field Day June 6:  Join the team planning Hardy's Field Day.  Email president@hardypto.com to get connected to the planning committee. And join the dozens who have already signed up at the links above.

🗳 PTO Board Voting June 11@ 6:30 PM:  The PTO needs YOU!  We are looking for new PTO Board members to fill the positions of VP Fundraising, VP Communications, and Secretary.  Read more about what each position entails here.

☕️ Caregiver Coffee: There is an open call to host Caregiver coffee - Friday, June 13. Caregiver coffee happens on the first Friday of the month. Please volunteer to grab coffee and help clean up. 

🍬Treat Train: Friday, June 13, 4th Grade is hosting! Each month, a different grade delivers treats to staff and teachers. June's is the last one of the year. Sign up to volunteer, to donate food or deliver goodies.

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! 

Fri., May 30 - Spring Into Reading @ Arlington High School - 4pm - Kids of all ages welcome

Sat., May 31 - Robins & Friends Art Day @ Robbins Farm Park, 1pm-3pm

Dear Arlington Families,

As a community, we all play a role in supporting and celebrating the milestones that mark our children's growth. One of the most meaningful traditions at Arlington High School is Last Blast — an all-night, substance-free graduation celebration that gives our seniors a safe, fun, and memorable sendoff. This isn’t just a high school event — it’s a community tradition that reflects the values we all share: connection, support, and safety for our kids.

Here’s where we need your help: Senior parents cannot volunteer overnight, so we’re reaching out to families with younger students to step up and support this year’s event. Whether your children are in elementary or middle school, one day they will walk across that graduation stage — and we hope this incredible event will still be going strong when they do. Please consider volunteering your time and helping us keep this tradition alive. It’s a small way to make a huge impact. 

Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EAFAA2FA0FC1-56609317-volunteers#/

With gratitude,
The AHS Last Blast Committee

Email Emily Almas with any questions - ezalmas@gmail.com

Have a school-related or community announcement that would be of interest to the Hardy community? Please contact newsletter@hardypto.com.

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