The Hardy Herald Week 1
September 5, 2019
Dates to Remember
- 9/13- IWCS County Fair Field Trip- PK, 1st and 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Fair- FREE
- 9/13- Popsicles with the Principal- Submit your reading log to your teacher
- 9/26- Back to School Night
- 9/27- Fall Pictures with Lifetouch Studios
- 10/2- Progress Reports Issued
- 10/4- Bayport Savings Day at Hardy
- 10/14 - Student Holiday- No school for students
- 10/18 - PTA Fall Festival
- 10/21 - 10/25- Mustang/ Packer Pride Spirit Week- More details to come later
WELCOME BACK MUSTANGS!
Mrs. Dewees and I understand that your child is one of your most valuable possessions. This is why we institute an open door policy for all parents and visitors at Hardy. We are here to serve you and to help make your child's educational experience a success. Please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment or contact Mrs. Dewees @ ldewees@iwcs.k12.va.us or myself @ sdenson@iwcs.k12.va.us should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's educational success or discipline concerns. You may also contact our school office manager, Mrs. Karen Morris @ kmorris@iwcs.k12.va.us or our bookkeeper Mrs. Miriam Arnett @ marnett@iwcs.k12.va.us for questions regarding attendance, PowerSchool, financial needs, etc. Again......
Welcome Back!!!
Open House 2019
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.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Hardy Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Hardy Fast Pass Information
Pick-Up Patrol
NASA Invites Students to Name Next Mars Rover
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