The Hardy Herald Week 14
December 16th - 3 Days Until Christmas Break!
Dates to Remember
- 12/16- The mobile dentist visits Hardy
- 12/18- 3rd and 4th grade House Christmas Caroling to PK-2nd Grade
- 12/18- The last day of school for the year 2019!!!
- 1/6- Students return to school from winter break
Hardy Elementary United Way Campaign 2019 WINNERS!!!!
Now for the exciting part, drum roll please, our winners of the Penny War in Pre-K-2nd GRADE.......Ms. Jeffersons class with a positive 6,245 points.
In 3rd and 4th GRADE...Mrs. Thompson's class with a positive 3,869 points.
Both classes earned a hot chocolate party!!!! Great job again everyone!!!
Holiday Reading for Kids
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. If your child does not read during the 18 days we are not in school, they may lose some of the skills they have worked so hard to learn. Please encourage your child to read for at least 30 minutes (2 steps) a day for most of the days we are on winter break.
First Responder Christmas Boxes
The Mobile Dentist is Coming to Hardy
Are You ready for Christmas Spirit Week at Hardy?????
Monday, Dec. 9th
Tuesday, Dec. 10th
Holiday Wacky Tacky Day. Come dressed in your tackiest holiday attire.
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Thursday, Dec. 12th
Friday, Dec. 13th
Monday, Dec. 16th
Tuesday, Dec. 17th
Partner Day Examples: Milk & Cookies, Chimney & Stockings, Santa & Mrs. Claus
Wednesday, Dec. 18th
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Building Readers December Newsletter
Lunch Menu for the Week of 12/16
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Important Connect 5 Information
Want to receive this newsletter to multiple email addresses? Not receiving calls to certain phone numbers? Here's a solution.
Over the summer, our student information system, PowerSchool, went through a significant upgrade. One of the changes affected how contact information (phone numbers, email addresses) is stored in PowerSchool, which, in turn, impacted how Connect 5 pulls this information. We have been made aware that some of our families may not be receiving emails to primary, or multiple, email addresses, or possibly calls to certain numbers. These issues can be resolved by setting up a Parent Portal Account in Connect 5. To do this, you will need your child's school ID number to complete the process. Just follow the detailed steps on the attached document. If you previously created an account, it's possible that you need to associate your child to the account, or you may need to update your contact information. The document will walk you through those steps as well. If you have any issues creating or updating your account, please contact your child's school.
The School Counselor's Corner
What is ST Math
What is ST Math? Click on the link for a brief video description. ST Math is a visual math program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving to deeply engage, motivate, and challenge Pre-K-8 students toward higher achievement. For more information on how you can help your child with ST Math, please click on the parent resource link. for resources.
Important Reminders and Updates
School hours are 8:55 AM -3:45 PM. Students can arrive starting at 8:35 AM. 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 to the office and complete a tardy slip.
Please see nurse Nancy Cowan 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://iwcs.edliotest.com/apps/pages/busroutes
Breakfast is served in the classroom starting at 8:35 AM each morning. You may upload money onto your child’s account at https://www.k12paymentcenter.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.
Mustang Behavior Expectations
Hardy Elementary is implementing a new systematic school-wide behavior program this school year. We are continuing our behavior expectations of Growth, Respect, Empathy, Accountability and Trustworthiness; however, we are specifically defining how these characteristics look in each location within the building (such as hallways, restrooms, offices, cafeteria, playground/school grounds, bus etc.).
- The G.R.E.A.T expectations document is based on a proactive behavior model approach which teaches the behaviors, reinforces and recognizes students who are able to model these behaviors and has systems in place to support students who have a difficult time or may present with more challenging behaviors.
- Behavioral expectations are clearly defined- GREAT- Growth, Respect, Empathy, Accountability and Trustworthiness- for various settings and taught to all students in the school.
- Once appropriate behaviors have been defined and taught, they are acknowledged in various ways on a regular basis. Specifically, the stable to purchase items or house points.
- Every person who works in the school is aware of the behavioral expectations and works to ensure students are consistently getting the same message, regardless of the setting they are in or the adult they come in contact with.
- Individual support is provided for students not responding to the school- wide system. Our school has a system for developing plans for individual students who may have a difficult time and need more support in a school setting. Parents will be notified if their child is in need of the above support(s)
Active support by all stakeholders is imperative. The entire school community is needed in order to make this system successful. Our new behavior system is a building-wide behavior program for establishing a positive school culture.
Hardy Fast Pass Information
Pick-Up Patrol
Reading and Volunteer Information
- 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.
- Attached below is a copy of the student handbook, school map and the most recent list of faculty and staff. Please click on the links below to download.
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