Hardy Happenings
January 22, 2024
Dear Owl Families,
And just like that, we're closing out the final days of January and looking forward to a busy and exciting month ahead! February will bring Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Counselor (and Guidance Assistant) Appreciation Week, the 100th day of school, Val-e-gram sales and Valentine's Day, a long weekend for Presidents Day and Leap Year! Wowza - There's so much to look forward to!
Gather your friends, and join us this Wednesday evening, 5:30-7:00 PM, to preview the first drawings for Whole Site Modernization. Your input is important to us!
This Friday is Family Friday, and we welcome all families to join their students in their classrooms to read at drop-off. Bring a book or borrow one from the classroom.
Third-grade families, join us in the Auditorium at 8:00 AM as our students present their cultural dances: Hula from Hawaii and Hakka Warrior chants from New Zealand. A big thank you to Ms. Tina Reynoso for the love and preparation that went into creating this special presentation.
Warmly,
Mrs. Aragon
Principal
Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom
Hardy is Hiring!
We are in need of noon duty who can help supervise recess and lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
We are also searching for noon duty and paraprofessional substitutes.
If interested, Susan Daly will be happy to assist you in how to apply. Please email her at SDaly@sandi.net
Counselor Appreciation Week (Feburary 5-9)
We're so grateful for Mrs. Ketavong and Ms. Benjamin! Take the opportunity to share the love with them this week!
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
We are expecting 10 straight days of rain beginning this Thursday. I know a lot can change before then, but that many rainy days in a row will have a big impact on students since they won't get thier usual outside playtime. We'll do the best we can to build in opportunity for creative movement breaks. Please encourage your kiddos to stay out of puddles and water as we typically have a ton of students who end up with wet socks and shoes and we have to call home for new ones. Umbrellas, rain jackets and rainboots are great ways to help stay dry! Also plan ahead and leave a bit earlier as rainy days mean less walkers and more car drop offs!
Hoping for a little sunshine to appear but for now we are bracing for a very wet 10 days.
UTK Enrollment is Open!
UTK is a new grade level preceding kindergarten, open to all students who will turn age 4 by September of this year — children born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020.
The Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) pre-enrollment priority window is here!
Pre-enrollment for the 2024-25 school year will open on Monday, January 22. Please help us spread the word to your neighbors and friends who may not have older children already in school!
For more info visit: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=42363774
Contact the Hardy office staff to complete the UTK enrollment packet.
Lost & Found
The Lost & Found will be donated on January 31. Stop by to see if you're missing an item before it leaves Hardy!
NOT returning to Hardy next year? Please complete this survey!
We are planning for the 2024-2025 school year - can you believe it? If you are NOT returning to Hardy next year, please complete this form to help us plan for enrollment.
Lion Dancers - Celebrating the Lunar New Year
The Lion Dancers will be performing at the College-Rolando Library on Friday, February 9, at 10 AM to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
This event is free to attend. Space cannot be guaranteed, so it is suggested to arrive early.
Upcoming Events
January 31 - Design Task Force Meeting 5:30-7:00 PM - Auditorium
February 2 - Family Friday 8:00 AM
- Families read in classrooms for Kindergarten, 1, 2, 4, 5
- 3rd-grade dance presentation in the Auditorium
February 5-9 Counselor Appreciation Week
February 8 - Family Art Night
February 8 - PTA General Association Meeting 6:15 UPDATED
February 12 - SGT 3:00 PM
February 16 - No School in Observance of Presidents Day
February 19 - No School in Observance of Presidents Day
February 23 - Dad's Club Movie Night
Minimum Days - 11:30 AM Dismissal
Thank you for being on time to pick up on minimum days. This allows our staff to get to our professional development on time.
January 31
February 7
February 14
Book of the Week!
Stacey's Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams
#1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood.
Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard.
But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school?
Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all.
Principal Kristy Aragon
Website: hardy.sandiegounified.org
Address: 5420 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
Office Hours: 7:15-3:00 PM
Phone: (619) 860-5700
Facebook: Hardy PTA Page
Hardy Instagram: @HardyOwls
Email: karagon@sandi.net
Principal Aragon Instagram: @principal_aragon
I'm currently reading Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in your School by Emily Paschall. What are you reading?