Harding Elementary - Welcome Back!
August/September 2023
2023/2024 School Year Begins!
Class Lists: Class lists will be posted on your child's DISMISSAL door on Friday, August 18th. Please stop by to gather that information.
* K4 (Flory/Setlock) & ES (Whitfield) - Door A
* K4 (Batchler/Petrone) - Door C
* K5 (Daugherty/Kelly) - Door G
* K5 (Emerich/Robinson) - Door I
* First - Door L
* Second - Door J
* Third - Door K (ramp)
* Fourth - Door F
* Fifth - Door C
The Harding staff will also have class lists ready for families when you visit our Open House on Thursday, August 24th.
Throughout the school year, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office so we can help.
Harding's Important Dates
Thursday, August 24th
Harding Open House
4:00-6:00
Monday, August 28th
First Day of School
Monday, August 28th - Thursday, August 31st
K4 and K5 Half Days in the morning
Home Visits (K4)/Parent Conferences (K5) in the afternoon
Friday, September 1st & Monday, September 4th
No School - Labor Day
Morning Entry and Afternoon Dismissal
- Ramp doors open at 8:05 for breakfast K5 through Fifth. K4 entry/breakfast is 8:55.
- Door C (6th Street by the light) is for First through Fifth grade.
- Doors G and I (back alley) is for K5 entry.
Communication is Key
At Harding Elementary, we strive to stay connected with families through a variety of resources. Here are a few tips to prepare for the school year.
- Make sure phone numbers and email addresses are up to date. The forms to do this will be sent during the first week of school. You may also contact our school office to update information.
- Be sure to have the Seesaw Class app downloaded onto your smartphone (picture shown). The app can connect you to teachers and office staff. Specific class codes will be shared by teachers during the first week of school.
First Week of School
K4 and K5 students - Students will report to school for a half-day Monday through Thursday (no school Friday, September 1st). Brunch will be served and students will be dismissed at 11:00am.
- K4 home visits will be in person. Also, K5 conferences will be held within teacher classrooms at Harding.
Your child's teacher will provide you with further information and conference times.
1st - 5th grade students - Students will report to school for a full-day Monday through Thursday (no school Friday, September 1st). Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Breakfast
* K4 breakfast time and entry is 8:55 along the ramp on 6th Street.
Start of School
Arrival & Dismissal
* K4 (Flory/Setlock) & ES (Whitfield) - Door A
* K4 (Batchler/Petrone) -
Door C
* K5 (Daugherty/Kelly) -
Door G
* K5 (Emerich/Robinson) -
Door I
* First - Door L
* Second - Door J
* Third - Door K (ramp)
* Fourth - Door F
* Fifth - Door C
iPads
PBIS
Harding teachers and staff continue to look for positive behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas in the school. Students can earn blue Standing Tall tickets by showing respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. The tickets earn the student a chance to receive special recognition and prizes throughout the school year.
ARC
We will continue with our ARC program where students can enjoy books at their own reading level each day. Students will read independently for 30 minutes while in school. Beginning in October, students will be expected to enjoy books at home for at least 15 minutes with families.
Looking for Parents
You are always welcome to become a part of your child's experience at Harding Elementary. Harding's PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) works to plan assemblies, fundraisers, and special moments for our students. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Albright for more information: jalbright@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Join Our Team
Are you looking to start a profession with the Lebanon School District. Click here to find out how to apply for open positions within the district.
CHIP: Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program
Student Accident Insurance
The 2023-2024 Student Accident Insurance form will be available on our website under the parent section if you want to purchase insurance. Injuries caused by accidents at school are only covered if the student accident insurance is purchased. Otherwise the parent, through your personal insurance, is responsible. A direct link can be found here.
Harding Elementary
Email: jalbright@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Website: https://harding.lebanonsd.org/
Location: 622 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 675-2138
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardingCedars