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Hardy Happenings

December 8, 2025

Hardy Happenings December 8, 2025
Hardy HappeningsDecember 8, 2025

Dear Hardy Families,

A huge thank you to our incredible PTA and Hardy Dad’s Club for the amazing Fall Festival they put on this past weekend, and to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and creativity to make it such a special event. There is truly no better community than Hardy.


Big things are happening on campus in the next two weeks. On Monday, December 15, our TK–2 classrooms will receive keys to their new rooms, and several staff members will be on the move. All of our TK–2 teachers, along with Mrs. Cornell (4th grade), Mrs. Ely (5th grade), Mrs. Stein, Ms. Silva (Education Specialists), and Ms. Juarez, our speech-language pathologist, will be relocating to new spaces as the first step in our modernization. Once we move, you will see all of our portables, and Room 1, demolished early in the new year to make way for the new parking lot. Yay!


We would love your help to make the move a little lighter. On Wednesday, December 17, beginning at 12:00 p.m., families are invited to join us for an Adult Move Afternoon. Even if your child’s teacher is not moving, you are welcome to come and help another teacher. While our moving company will handle the big items and furniture on December 22, we would be grateful for help with more valuable classroom items, setting up new bulletin boards, and getting spaces ready for students. Because our new classrooms sit within an active construction area and we need this to be focused work time for staff, this will be an adult-only event, no students or siblings. Thank you for understanding.


Next week is also our December to Remember spirit week. Each day has a fun dress-up theme:

• Monday 12/15, Do You Want to Build a Snowman
• Tuesday 12/16, Elves in Action
• Wednesday 12/17, Winter Wonderland Wednesday
• Thursday 12/18, Long Winter’s Nap - pajama day

Join us that evening for Winter Story Night at 6:30 in the auditorium
• Friday 12/19, Sweater Weather


Hardy elves have been known to sprinkle a little magic around campus during December to Remember. Last year, we had a naughty and nice list, staff elf nicknames, and it even “snowed” at Hardy. We have a feeling the elves might return again this year. Tag us in your photos on Instagram @HardyOwls and @HardyOwlsPTA so we can repost the fun!


With Gratitude,

Principal Aragon

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SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION

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Complete the 2025–26 Impact Aid Survey Today

The annual Impact Aid Survey is now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families are asked to complete the form by Friday, December 19, 2025.


Impact Aid provides essential federal funding that supports all students across San Diego Unified — including those living on or near federal property such as military bases.


How to complete the form:

  1. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

  2. Select Forms.

  3. Choose 2025–26 Impact Aid Program Survey Form.

  4. Sign and submit.


If you cannot access the Parent Portal, a paper version will be available in January.

If you need help accessing the Parent Portal or setting up an account, visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact our front office.


Every completed survey helps bring valuable resources to our schools — thank you for your participation!

Impact Aid Survey
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Show Appreciation to a Standout Staff Member at Hardy!


We invite you—our students and families—to help us spread the love. If there’s a staff member who has made a positive difference in your school experience, let them know by sending them a LOVE Note. LOVE = Living Our Values Every(day). Your words of appreciation are powerful and lasting.
Write a Love Note!

Weekly Attendance Snapshot Weekly Attendance Snapshot

% Present Year to Date: 96.6% (Goal: 96.5%) % Present Year to Date: 96.6% (Goal: 96.5%)

Chronic or Severe: 6.1% (Goal: 8%) Chronic or Severe: 6.1% (Goal: 8%)

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If your student is home sick, please notify the front office by phone or by completing the REPORT AN ABSENCE form.

PTA News & Updates PTA News & Updates

🪄 Fall Carnival – Thank You for an Incredible Day!

What a joyful afternoon. Thank you to every family who came out to the Wizarding World of Hardy — from wand-making and wizardly crafts to the Shrieking Shack, giant slide, and bake sale, the campus was buzzing with energy all day long.

This event is only possible because of our community:

  • our volunteers, who set up tents, ran booths, corralled kids, and kept everything running smoothly

  • our bakers, who filled the Cake Walk and Bake Sale tables to overflowing

  • our Dads Club, for transforming the auditorium into a fantastic Shrieking Shack, helping to set-up, and manning the grill all day

  • and every student and family who showed up, played, laughed, and supported Hardy

🍰 Cake Walk + Bake Sale Results

Congratulations to Ms. Wilson’s class, our top baking contributors! They’ve earned a PTA-sponsored Pizza & Movie Party!


Events like these directly support student enrichment programs all year long. Thank you for helping keep the Hardy magic alive! ✨

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🎨New Weekly Arts Program!

Starting in January, every grade will enjoy 12 weekly visual art classes by Arts Education Connection San Diego. Hardy PTA is thrilled to have secured this free program, valued at $28,000, to support our students’ love of art. 🖌️


Stay tuned for another exciting announcement about science enrichment coming soon! 🔬

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🍫 Holiday Fundraisers – Still Time to Support Hardy!

Order See’s Candies Online!

It’s not too late to ship sweet treats straight to your house! Our See’s Candies online fundraiser runs until Dec. 31. Purchase this week and you’ll have delicious chocolate to savor and share this holiday season.

Link: https://www.yumraising.com/store/all-year-2025-hardy-pta-2025-fundraiser-6960/Funfun48990

Minted.com – Cards & Gifts

Save on holiday cards and photo gifts while giving back to Hardy!

Use code FUNDRAISEELHPTA for 20% off + 10% back to Hardy PTA.

📖 Save the Date – Winter Story Night

Thursday, Dec 18 • 6:30 PM • Hardy Auditorium

Cozy up in your PJs for a sweet night of read-alouds from some familiar “local celebs.” A perfect way to ease into winter break!

Hardy Dad's Club Hardy Dad's Club

🅿️Parking Lot Volunteers Needed

Dad’s Club coordinates paid parking during SDSU events — a great fundraiser for Hardy!

Interested? Email dadsclub@hardypta.com to get on the volunteer list.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

DECEMBER

December 8-12: iReady Diagnostic 2: Math

Wednesday, December 10: TK/K Award Ceremony (By invitation only)

Thursday, December 11: Shelter-in-Place to Evacuation Drill 8:45 AM

Friday, December 12: 1-5 Award Ceremony (By invitation only)

December 15-19: December to Remember (See flyer)

Friday, December 19: Additional Minimum Day - Dismissal at 11:55 AM

December 22-January 2: Holiday Break - No School


JANUARY

Monday, January 5: Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

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Principal Kristy Aragon

Website: hardy.sandiegounified.org

Hardy PTA Website: https://sites.google.com/hardypta.com/pta

Address: 5420 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Office Hours: 7:15-3:00 PM

Phone: (619) 860-5700
Facebook: Hardy PTA Page

Hardy Instagram: @HardyOwls

Email: karagon@sandi.net
Principal Aragon Instagram: @principal_aragon

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