The Hardy Herald Week 32
April 29, 2019
33 Days of School Left!
Dates to Remember
4/30- Second Grade Musical Performance
4/30- School Dance Tickets on Sale
5/3- Bayport Credit Union Deposit
5/4- The Great Computer Challenge at Old Dominion University
5/6- 5/10- Teacher Appreciation Week
5/8- NO SCHOOL for Elementary Students- Teacher Work Day
5/9- IWCS School Board Meeting
5/16- Mother-Son/ Father-Daughter Dance
5/22- SOL Testing Starts for 3rd and 4th Grade Students
5/24- PTA Pizza BINGO
6/5- JB Rattles at Hardy
Second Grade EXPO
How Do Pets Enhance Our Lives?
Great Computer Challenge
The Great Computer Challenge is a joint project of WHRO, the Consortium for Interactive Instruction and Old Dominion University! This is a competitive opportunity for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade to demonstrate their knowledge of various computer applications and programming skills. Categories include: Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Music Composition, Desktop Presentations, Web Design, Internet Scavenger Hunt, Integrated Applications, Scientific/Non-Business Programming, Object Oriented Business Programming, CAD, Video Editing, Visual Programming/Block Coding Using Scratch Jr. and Cyber Security. This wonderful competition with grades K-5 will take place on May 4, 2019 at Old Dominion University.
Moon Landing Contest
Bayport Savings Day
2019 Spring Child Find Dates
Child Find Screenings
April 29, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Carrollton Elementary School
14440 New Towne Haven Lane, Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 357-8850
May 1, 2019
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Windsor Elementary School
20008 Courthouse Highway, Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Virginia PTA Thank a Teacher Campaign
Thank a Teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10, and that means the Thank a Teacher campaign is in full swing. The Virginia PTA is partnering with the Virginia Lottery again this year to encourage parents, students and the public to send thank-you notes to their teachers.
You can send digital thank-you notes now at www.thankateacherva.com!
The notes will be sent the week of May 6-10, and you will receive confirmation when your email has been sent. Teachers who receive a thank-you note can enter for a chance to win one of two Virginia vacation packages courtesy of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. All PTA's that participate will receive Virginia Lottery Scratchers along with their notecards.
Teacher Appreciation Week Sign-Up Lists
Mustang Classroom Highlights
STEM in the Library
Mrs. Barry's Class Reading to their Class Pet "Oreo"
Building Readers- May 2019
The Future of Hardy Elementary
Hello Hardy Families! Check out the Hardy renovation commercial below. Please share on your social media outlets and don't forget to submit your letter to the board of Supervisors in support of the renovation or replacement of Hardy.
Hardy Family Resource Center
PTA Updates
PTA Officers
Box Tops for Education
Preschool Learning Center Applications
Lost and Found
Important Information
What Does It Mean to be a GREAT Citizen at Hardy?
Parents, as we enter the 2nd quarter of the school year, please review the following behavior expectations with your child. Our goal is to help build life long relationships with our students by modeling GREAT citizenship on a daily basis. However, if your child does not make the right choice, he or she will be held accountable for their actions and a consequence will be given.
Hardy Elementary students will demonstrate the following GREAT behaviors daily:
Growth - You strive for improvement everyday.
Respect - You value yourself, others and your school.
Empathy - You care about other people’s feelings.
Accountability - You take ownership of your actions.
Trustworthiness - You show honesty in all you do.
Our beliefs:
We believe in treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
We believe in establishing procedures and routines to promote a positive learning environment within our school.
We believe that making good choices matter and reflecting on our choices should lead to better decision making.
Classroom Highlights
Get Your Hooves in a Book
Important Reminders
For security purposes and the safety of your child and all students and staff, parents and/or visitors are not allowed to escort students to the classroom OR visit the classroom for ANY reason during the day without administrator permission. Staff members are assigned to duty stations throughout the building and will assist students to class if needed.
All parents or designee's must stop by the office to sign the student out if they are picking them up early. All parties must remain in the office until the student is escorted down or walks to the office for pick-up. No one is allowed to walk down the hallway without permission or without a visitors pass. Non compliance to this policy is considered as a violation and trespassing. These safety measures are in place for the safety of your child and all students and staff at Hardy Elementary. Please contact administration for questions or concerns.
School hours are from 8:55AM -3:45PM. Students can arrive starting at 8:35AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:35 AM. If you bring your child to school after 8:55 AM, you must escort them inside and complete a tardy slip.
Breakfast and Lunch Payments: Breakfast is served in the classroom starting at 8:35AM each morning. The cost of breakfast is $1.20 and lunch is $2.45. Reduced lunch prices are FREE for breakfast and $. 40 for lunch. You may upload money onto your child’s account at www.lunchprepay.com or send in cash or a check. Please don’t forget to complete and turn in the school lunch form. The class with the most forms submitted will receive a special treat from the cafeteria.
Please see nurse Vanessa Walton for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.
Please refer to the school district website for information on bus routes and times. Click on the following link for the most updated bus route information: https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/busroutes
PickUp Patrol Updates
Hardy Fast Pass Information
School Information
- Every student is REQUIRED to read at least 30 minutes every night. Hardy elementary currently has a homework practice in place that only consist of nightly reading. This is the homework assignment on most nights from teachers. Please click on the link below for research based information. https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2017/feb/07/homework-is-it-worth-the-hassle It is imperative for ALL students to read independently for 30 minutes at home.
- We are always looking for volunteers to read to our kindergarten and first grade students. If you are interested in volunteering and reading with our students, please contact Linda Henk @ lhenk@iwcs.k12.va.us
- Reading every day is very important for your child’s continued growth. Children that read for at least 1 hour a day will grow more than 2 years during the school year. Please encourage your child to read for at least 30 minutes (2 steps) a day. Click on the September edition of Building Readers for more information on how to help your child become a better reader.
Hardy Elementary School
Website: http://hes.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield, VA, United States
Phone: 757-357-3204
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofWighCountySchools/
Twitter: @HardyElementary