Harding Elementary Newsletter

March is upon us which hopefully means warmer weather. We at Harding would like to say "thank you" to all the parents and guardians for supporting your child during the school year so far. Some days could be harder than others, but your dedication to your child's academic and social learning goes a long way.

March features some special events (see specific details within the newsletter):

- Read Across America: 3/2-3/6 (Please see below for more information)

- K4 Conferences: 3/12 (12:30 AM -3:30 PM)

- K4 - 5th Grade Conferences: 3/13 (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

- Class Pictures: 3/17

- Family Night Out at Lebanon High School: 3/18 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

- Spring Break: April 1st-7th

- Harding Spelling Bee (4th and 5th only): 4/8 @ 6:00

Finally, be sure to change your clocks to an hour ahead on March 8th for the beginning of Daylight Savings.

Thank you for the support and communication between home and school. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our office.

Thank you,

Harding Elementary Administration

After a few years away, the Harding Yearbook RETURNS at the price of $20 per yearbook! Order forms will be sent home shortly, or you can download and print below. You have two ways to purchase: online or using the order form. Acceptable payment methods using the order form are cash and money order (made out to 'Harding PTO').

SALE ENDS APRIL 15th.

Themed dress up days for Monday, March 2nd through Friday, March 6th.

Thursday, March 12th (K4 Conferences)

Friday, March 13th (K4-5th Grade Conferences)

Dress nicely for class pictures on Wednesday, March 17th.

No School from April 1st - April 7th. Students return to school on Wednesday, April 8th.

On Friday, March 13th, there will be parent-teacher conferences from 8:00-3:30. This date is set as "Invite Only" based on student need. Invites will be sent home by your teachers. If you wish, you may request a conference by reaching out to your teacher or school office (717-675-2138). Please look out for communication to schedule conferences. Invites will be sent out within the next couple weeks.

Registration for K4 and K5 classrooms will be available online starting March 6th. Appointments will be made to begin in April. Please look for further information through flyers, postings, or through the Lebanon School District website. If your child is already enrolled in our K4 program, you DO NOT need to register your child for K5 since your child will be simply promoted to one of our K5 classrooms.

Set in the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City, this show follows the stories of bodega owner Usnavi and a multitude of other members in the community. In the Heights runs March 19th-22nd.Tickets can be purchased HERE.

$15 for adults, $5 for students

Please come to the Lebanon High School on Wednesday, March 18th from 5:00-7:00 for a night of FREE family fun. Transportation is provided (see flyer below).

If you missed your chance to purchase one for yourself or a friend, we have them for sale at Harding. Blankets are $25 each and supports our Harding PTO. Checks could be made payable to Harding PTO.

Please contact the office to ask about purchasing a blanket.

We would like to remind everyone that breakfast is served each morning from 8:35 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This schedule helps ensure that all students have enough time to enjoy a healthy breakfast and still arrive to class on time, ready to learn. At 9:00, the breakfast door will close, and remain closed, until K4’s designated breakfast at 9:15.

- 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.

If you are picking up your child from school early, please remember a form of ID. To ensure student safety, personal identification is necessary upon pick up.

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.

To remain clear with Harding's behavioral expectations, please refer to the steps our trained staff implement while handling behavioral situations.

Congratulations to Harding's Second Quarter Shining Star: Custodian - Mr. Bailey!

Do you know someone who is Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives, or Shaping Futures? If so, consider nominating them as a Shining STAR using the form below.

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.

Volunteering is also an option within the district. Our building is always looking for adults interested in opportunities to read to students, work within the classrooms, or chaperone field trips. If you have submitted paperwork before, please be sure clearances are up to date and on file at the district office. Please click here to begin the volunteer process.

The bulletin board is a place to promote community events, programs, and activities in Lebanon City and the close surrounding area, that may be of interest to our learning community. Activity calendars from out community partners, such as Lebtown and Macaroni Kid, are available as well. Take a look!

Power Packs Project is back! Register for your family's Power Pack of pantry staples and local items like fresh produce and milk. Sign up here.

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 2025-2026 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