Hardy Elementary Newsletter
December 14, 2024
Winter Break
I'm wishing all of our staff, students and families a joyful winter break. We do have full day of school on Friday, 12/20. We are planning some fun, while maintaining a learning environment throughout the week. I will send a very short newsletter on 12/31 or 1/1 with some reminders about upcoming dates and early release days.
Library Newsletter
Here's the November/December Library Newsletter.
Important Dates
Pajama Day
All students and staff are welcome to wear pajamas on Friday, December 20th.
Winter Break/No School
December 23rd-January 1st
Conferences
This document includes links to teacher appointment slots.
January 7th, 12-3 pm - Early Release for Students at 11:30
January 8th, 12-3 pm - Early Release for Students at 11:30
January 9th, 6-8 pm
Dress Warm!
We will always try to get students outside for fresh air and exercise. As the weather becomes colder, please send your child with a winter jacket, hat and mittens or gloves. Please, reach out to Mary Bellerose, if you need assistance securing any of these items due to a financial hardship. We will try to secure the necessary items or put you in touch with a resource.
Special Education Coffee with Louisa Popkin
Tuesday, December 17th, 8-9 a.m.
Louisa Popkin is the Special Education Coordinator for Hardy. She is based at Hardy on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She will host a series of coffees on special education topics. All Hardy families are welcome.
12/17, 8-9 a.m.
2/11, 8-9 a.m.
4/15, 8-9 a.m.
6/10, 8-9 a.m.
PTO Website and Information
Check out the Hardy PTO Website for information on how you can join PTO, support the Hardy School, find out about upcoming fun events.
Hardy School Contact Information
Principal: Gretchen Saunders - gsaunders@arlington.k12.ma.us
Assistant Principal: Peggy Tsatsoulis - ptsatsoulis@arlington.k12.ma.us
Administrative Assistant: Mary Bellerose -mbellerose@arlington.k12.ma.us
Main Office Number - 781-316-3783