Thank you to all the families who attended parent teacher conferences. Our staff was very eager to share the progress of your child(ren) with you and maintain a positive line of communication between home and school. At Harding, we value the importance of two-way communication to keep the best interest of the students at heart. We are always looking for ways to improve, so if you have any feedback on parent teacher conferences, please reach out to our office.

As December approaches, festive traditions and celebrations arrive as well. Harding Elementary will be hosting its "4th and 5th Grade Holiday Concert" on Thursday, December 5th. During the day, all students will get a chance to hear the songs prepared by their schoolmates. In the evening, we are inviting all families to come and enjoy the musical performances. Please see the reminder below for important information. Also, Harding students and staff will be participating in our "December to Remember" with dress up themes (see below).

As the holiday break comes into view, the Harding staff and administration would like to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and safe New Year. We are extremely lucky to have you as part of our Harding Elementary family!

Thank you,

Harding Elementary Administration

Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 PM

Tuesday, December 17th at 4:00 PM

Thursday, December 19th. Buses leave at 9:15 AM. Parents with 5th grade students, please stay in contact with your child's teacher for specific details.

December 23rd - January 3rd, 2025

All students come back to school on Monday, January 6th.

Join us for special daily themes for the month of December starting on December 5th.

School closings can occur with bad winter weather. Please stay connected to remain updated on delays, early dismissals, or closings. The Lebanon School District and Harding Elementary will use the following methods to communicate changes in schedule:

- District and Harding Facebook Pages (please follow our Facebook page using the "Like us on Facebook" button)

- SchoolMessenger system: phone call/text/email will be sent out. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP-TO-DATE WITH OUR BUILDING OFFICE (717-675-2138)

- Messages through a Seesaw announcement

On Sunday, November 24th, Harding Elementary was represented by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls who completed a 5K at Millersville University. They had been training for this event for the past couple months through the support of Harding's coaches (Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Brown, Miss Gerhart, Mrs. Hurley, Ms. Amber, and Ms. Carnegie) and running buddies (Mr. Turner, Mr. Monk, and Miss Grace). Runners who trained were Dreya Abson, Jaylianys Contreras, Naylia De Jesus, Kenia Correa, Abigail Echevarria, Jenna Fontan, Jilliam Fuentes, Arabella Harrison, Aaliyah Henry, Camilla Lozano, Myah Martinez, Loveiah McCain-Colon, Julianis Santiago, Heather Ogando, Evalee Pagan, Evalina Santana, Amiyah Santana, Layla Spaulding, Autumn Thomas, and Leahanna Torres. Way to go on your huge accomplishments, girls!

Harding Elementary Student Council members dropped off Harding's donation to Greektown's efforts in feeding local families during Thanksgiving. With all the local suport, Greektown was able to feed 100 local families. Thank you for your help!

- Ramp doors open at 8:35 for breakfast K5 through Fifth. K4 entry/breakfast is 9:15.

- Door C (6th Street by the light) is for First through Fifth grade.

- Doors G and I (back alley) is for K5 entry.

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.

- Like us on Facebook

Attendance matters! Regular attendance is necessary in order for your child to grow academically and socially in school. Please make on-time attendance a top priority this school year. In the event of an illness, medical appointment, or other verified absences, please use turn a slip into the office within three days of the absence. You can drop off your note in person, contact our SAIP Coordinator Emily Carnegie at 717-280-0144, or email our attendance secretary: HD-Attendance@lebanon.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Emerich is our school counselor. She is working on building positive relationships with your child through classroom and small group lessons. Please take a moment to learn more about Mrs. Emerich, or discover mental health resources, by clicking the orange button below.

Harding's School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) program is committed to establishing a social culture within our school in which students expect and support appropriate behavior from one another. At Harding, we strive to...

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Students who show these traits are rewarded with blue tickets from teachers as recognition of their positive character traits. Each week, winners from each class are selected from the collected blue tickets to earn special prizes (see picture).

Our monthly 3:2:1 reward recognizes students who do not have 3 or more minor behavior incidents, 2 or more missing assignments, or no more than 1 major behavior incident documented for the entire month. Our December Reward is Cookie Decorating.

Congratulations to Harding's October Shining Star: 4th Grade Teacher - Mrs. Lehman

To nominate a Shining Star, please use the form below.

We’re excited to announce that our 2024-25 Power Packs school year program registration is NOW OPEN for enrollments! We’ve notified via email families that have participated in our most recent programs (last school year and this past summer), but enrollment is open to ANY and all Lebanon County families with at least 1 or more children in grades K-12 who have a self-declared need for food assistance.

To sign up, use this LINK.

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.

Are you interested in volunteering within the building? The staff at Harding Elementary can always use an extra set of hands to help within classrooms. Whether you would like to share a story with a class, help children with math facts, or help chaperone a field trip, there are many opportunities to help within the school. If you are interested, please review the district requirements at THIS LINK. If you have questions, please contact our office.

The parent compact outlines ways in which Harding will be ensuring instruction will be held to high standards during the school year. Also, it includes ways in which parents can help support student learning at home to maximize academic growth in our students and your children.

The 2024-2025 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.

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