Hardy Weekly Round-Up

Week of September 29, 2024

School news, events, and volunteer opportunities, published weekly by the Hardy PTO. Visit the Hardy PTO website to sign up for PTO emails, access the student directory, and learn more about our programs and Hardy happenings.

Direct Donation Drive Update

The 2024-2025 Direct Donation Drive is in full swing! Each year we set a goal for participation by Hardy families. We are over a quarter way to our target of 200 families donating. Thank you to all who have given already. If you have not yet, you can donate easily online.

This fundraising drive is the primary source of funds for important programs like field trips, enrichment assemblies, teacher stipends, back-to-school supplies, and more. The PTO plans to spend the equivalent of $145 per student this year--please consider donating this amount for each of your Hardy students, but donations in any amount help!

Details on ways to donate are available on the Fundraising page of the Hardy PTO website. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Twarog at treasurer@hardypto.com or Ashlin Bolton at fundraising@hardypto.com.

Coming Up

Monday, September 30: Starting today - 1st Grade new arrival and dismissal door - Door #2 Lake Street Playground

Wednesday, October 2:National Custodian's Day

Thursday, October 3:No School: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 4:

Saturday, October 5: Harvest Fest + Bike Rodeo

Sunday, October 6:Hardy PTO Wicked Bagel Fundraiser - Pre-order bagels online

Tuesday, October 8: School Picture Day - Volunteers needed (CORI required).

Wednesday October 9th: Curriculum/Back to School Night

Friday October 25th:Hardy's Second Annual Trunk or Treat!

PTO News - Upcoming this week

Caregiver Coffee-This Friday, October 4, 7:50am-8:30am

Hardy PTO's Harvest Fest!

Saturday October 5, 12:30-3:30pm

Join us this Saturday for one of the most fun events of the fall--choose a pumpkin or chrysanthemum, snack on cider and fresh donuts from Wilson's farm, participate in a craft activity and generally hang out with other Hardy families, all while supporting the PTO.

Volunteers still needed!

The Bike Rodeo (information below) will be happening at the same time on the Chandler Street playground.

Hardy PTO Bike Rodeo

Saturday October 5, 12:30-3:30pm

Hardy's Safe Routes to School Committee presents the second annual Hardy Husky Bike Rodeo! A bike rodeo is a fun way to teach children about the rules of the road while practicing safe bicycling. Children should bring their own bikes and helmets, and must wear closed toed shoes.

RSVP to participate or to volunteer!

GET INVOLVED!

Caregiver Coffee: Sign up to host Caregiver Coffee here. The next one is this coming Friday, October 4th. We're looking for more Kindergarten hosts!
Treat Train Volunteers and Donations: Each month a different grade level delivers treats to staff and teachers on the first Friday of the month. Volunteers can donate food and beverages, or deliver the goodies on the day of! Sign up for your child(ren)'s grade level here (as it is a year-long list, this may require clicking through to the second page of opportunities). October is hosted by 4th grade this coming Friday!
Harvest Fest & Bike Rodeo Volunteers: Sign up to help out at Harvest Fest here and help sell donuts, pumpkins, mums and delicious apple cider or support at the craft table or bike rodeo. And sign your child up to participate in the Bike Rodeo here.
Back to School Night - Food and Drink Donations for Teachers and Staff : Our Hardy Teachers and Staff have a LONG day on Curriculum night. Please consider donating some canned or bottled drinks, fruit, or desserts. sign up and donate here.
5th Grade Bake Sale @ Elections Tuesday, November 5th: 5th Grade students and caregivers will host a bake sale during the Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5th (no school!). To help out please consider donating a baked item or candy bars or help them out on the day to help them fund the fun! Sign up here.

Getting involved in the PTO is a great way to help improve your child’s experience at Hardy and to meet other caregivers in your neighborhood. Visit our Volunteer and Events pages for opportunities to help out with upcoming PTO events.

Upcoming in October

School Picture Day

Picture Day is right around the corner, on Tuesday, October 8th. Visit the Picture Day page of the PTO website for more.

Hardy Spirit Wear

The Hardy Spiritwear store will be up and running soon. Look out for an email and home flyer with details on how to order!

Hardy PTO Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 25, 6:15 - 7:30pm

Hardy PTO is proud to host it's second annual Trunk or Treat. This is a way to do trick or treating in the safety of the Hardy Parking lot.

Decorate your trunk, contribute candy or non-candy prizes, or lend a hand!

There are many ways to participate. Click here to learn more and sign up!

PTO Fundraising

Donate to Hardy PTO

We appreciate donations to our PTO at any time. Every amount helps! Your donations directly fund the many PTO programs that support and enrich our Hardy School community, and are tax-deductible. Donate here!

Box Tops

Get the Box Tops app and scan receipts with your phone's camera to raise money for Hardy PTO. Learn more and get the app!

Mabel's Labels

Order customized labels and other products, and 20% of your purchase goes to Hardy PTO. Visit the site and search for “Hardy Elementary Arlington” to select our program, then shop for products.

Connect

Visit the Hardy PTO Website

Visit the Hardy PTO website to sign up for PTO emails, access the student directory, check the calendar, learn more about our programs and events, and find out how you can get involved.

Find Us on Facebook

Join the Hardy School Arlington private Facebook group (free login required) for news, updates, and discussion with other Hardy caregivers.

Get updates and reminders from the Hardy PTO via Instagram.

Get the Membership Toolkit App

Download the Membership Toolkit app for streamlined access to the Hardy Student Directory and other PTO info on your mobile device. Visit the App Store, Google Play, or search for "Membership Toolkit" wherever you download apps!

Share With Us

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

SUBJECT: Hardy Weekly Round-Up - Week of September 29, 2024