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Originally delivered on 10/6/2024 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Hardy Weekly Round-Up - Week of October 6

Hardy Weekly Round-Up

Week of October 6, 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 going strong! We are over 40% of the 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, October 7: APS Vaccine Clinic at Hardy

Tuesday, October 8:

School Picture Day - Volunteers needed (CORI required).

SEPAC Meeting

Wednesday, October 9th:

Curriculum/Back to School Night

Safe Routes to School: International Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Day

Thursday, October 10th: Hardy Rainbow Alliance Meeting

Monday, October 14:Indigenous Peoples Day - No School

Friday, October 25th:Hardy's Second Annual Trunk or Treat! Sign up to decorate your car or donate treats!

PTO News

School Picture Day Tuesday, Oct 8

Picture Day is right around the corner, this coming Tuesday, October 8th. Visit the Picture Day page of the PTO website for more. Your child should have brought home information on picture day. Please, reach out to your child's teacher or Ms. Bellerose, if you did not receive a flyer.

Curriculum Night Wed, October 9, 6pm

Principal Saunders message is available here.

Classroom Session 1 - 6:15-6:35

Welcome and Staff Introductions (Gym) - 6:45-7:15

Classroom Session 2 - 7:25-7:45

Hardy Rainbow Alliance - Interest Survey & First Meeting - Thursday, Oct 10

The Hardy Rainbow Alliance is a student club at Hardy promoting a stronger sense of belonging and a safe space for all who wish to join. It has a particular focus on gender and identity.

Meetings in 2024-25 are planned to meet on alternating Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm-3:30pm. The first meeting is planned for this week, Thursday,October 10.

We want to know your thoughts for the group. Please use this form to share your ideas and interest in the Rainbow Alliance Interest Survey. Students or adults who are interested in getting involved, please email Susie Smith smsmith@arlington.k12.ma.us or Lauren D'Intino ldintino@arlington.k12.ma.us.

Hardy Spirit Wear - Open for business!

The Hardy Elementary Spirit Wear Store is open for business! In addition to our signature blue Hardy tees and sweatshirts, we are now offering shirts in tie-dye and pride styles! Also new for this year are Hardy caps in various styles in blue and pink. Use this link to order!

Orders are due Friday October 18th at 1pm - and will be delivered to classrooms in mid-November. Questions? Ask Emilie Codega at spiritwear@hardypto.com

Hardy PTO Trunk or Treat

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

Now that you're in the fall mood after Harvest Fest, it's time to start thinking about Halloween! 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!

GET INVOLVED!

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.
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). November is hosted by 5th grade on November 1st.
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.

Community News and Events

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.