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Issue 21: Friday, August 30, 2013
 
Hardy Beautification Day
Many thanks to the teachers, staff, parents and community members who helped spruce up the school last Saturday in anticipation of return to classes. 
 
And thanks to Hardy parent Allen Goldberg for this photo.
Message from the Principal

August 28, 2013

 

Dear Hardy MS Family,

 

As I find a minute to sit in my office this first week of school I am running the first few days through my mind...and I am smiling.  It has been a wonderful beginning. Your children have stepped up to the plate. They are focused and looking at themselves and their school in a new light. The teachers are engaging them in conversations and thought provoking material; you can see it on the faces as you walk by the classrooms. No one is glancing at the clock or the door. I am excited and energized by the teachers, parents, community members and most of all your children. Thank you for the opportunity to lead your children and Hardy MS. We are off to a great start and I encourage each of you to step up as your children have and join the PTO, engage with the teachers, and volunteer in some way to strengthen our Hardy MS Community. 

 

With enthusiasm and passion for education,

 

Patricia Pride

Principal

News from the PTO

Greetings from the Hardy Parent Teacher Organization!  We're very excited for a new school year and pleased to start work with Principal Pride and the wonderful teachers and administrative staff at Hardy. We had a couple productive meetings over the summer to discuss how to make Hardy a better place for our kids. Thanks to all who made time to come and share your ideas.

 

The first official PTO meeting will be Tuesday September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Hardy library. We have many exciting things to discuss - how to expand after school activities; how to support our teachers; and how to build a stronger Hardy community. Everyone is welcome.

 

We also plan to continue the tradition of PTO First Friday Coffee - we'll be outside Hardy from 8:30 to 9:30 starting Friday September 6 and throughout the year.  Stop by to say hello, grab a cup of coffee and learn about the PTO's plans to support academic enrichment, the band, the arts, sports and other afterschool activities.

 

You can get involved in many ways, including:

  • Joining the Hardy PTO
  • Contributing to the "180 Club"
  • Volunteering your time and talents
  • Registering for grocery store and online shopping rewards for Hardy
  • Helping support and show our appreciation to the teachers and staff
  • Helping raise money for afterschool programs; and special trips, events and supplies
Visit the Hardy PTO page here to find out more and stay tuned for newsletters with more information on opportunities to stay engaged. 
 

And you can contact any of the Hardy PTO Board members if you want to learn more or help out.  In particular, contact:

 

Fundraising - Dean Hill at deanmhill@yahoo.com 

Teacher Appreciation - Lucia Gutierrez at lmgutierrez@att.net

Communications - Brian Cohen at brian.a.cohen@gmail.com 

 

I hope to see you next Friday morning and at other Hardy events.

 

David Fredrickson

PTO President

DavidR.Fredrickson@gmail.com

Hardy Uniforms
Hardy uniforms and fleece jackets are available for ordering. Parents can fill out this order form and send it in with cash, check, or money order to Ms. Wilson at the Hardy front desk. She will get orders ready and give them to students to bring home.

Parents can also pay by credit card via the Hardy PTO PayPal page here and email your order to Hardy PTO at HardyMiddleSchoolPTO@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS

PTO First Friday Coffee
Sept. 6 - 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Outside Hardy

Hardy PTO Meeting
Sept. 10 - 6:00 p.m.
Hardy Library

Sept. 19 - Back to School Night



 

PTO Executive Committee Members:

 

David Fredrickson, PTO President

davidr.fredrickson@gmail.com

 

Kanika Brookins, First Vice President 

intelmuse@yahoo.com

 

Natalie Taylor, Secretary

nyt1976@hotmail.com

 

Dean Hill, Vice President, Fundraising

deanmhill@yahoo.com

 

Laurie Strongin, Treasurer
laurie.strongin@gmail.com

 

Brian Cohen, Vice President, Communications
brian.a.cohen@gmail.com

 

Newsletter Editor:

Chuck Alexander,

calexander81@gmail.com



Hardy Middle School
1819 35th Street, NW
Wash DC  20007
(202) 729-4350

Patricia Pride, Principal

 patricia.pride@dc.gov



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