Hardy Happenings 10.19.26

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This week brings an exciting update for our school community as we welcome Mr. Jason Soileau as Hardy’s new principal. I know many of you have already received his introductory message, and I’m looking forward to supporting a smooth transition as he prepares to join Hardy on November 2.

In the meantime, thank you for continuing to support our students, staff, and one another during this period of transition. Hardy is a special community, and it has been a privilege to be part of it.

Looking ahead, we also have Red Ribbon Week and our Halloween celebration coming up next week, so please watch for the daily spirit themes and costume guidelines below.

Hardy’s new principal, Mr. Jason Soileau, officially joins us on Monday, November 2!

Mr. Soileau (pronounced like "swallow") brings more than 32 years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He most recently served as Principal of Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista and brings a strong focus on student achievement, inclusive school communities, and building relationships with families and staff.

Hardy families should have received a message directly from Mr. Soileau on Monday, Oct. 19 introducing himself and sharing a little more about his background and approach to school leadership.

👉 Didn’t receive it? [Download Mr. Soileau’s welcome letter here.]

We look forward to welcoming him to Hardy on Nov 2 and will share opportunities for families to meet him as transition details are finalized.

Hardy will celebrate Red Ribbon Week (Mon Oct 26 - Fri Oct 30) with daily dress-up themes focused on making healthy, positive choices. Please see below for each day's theme so you can plan ahead.

For everyone’s safety, students may NOT be dropped off along Montezuma Road in the morning.

Cars stopping there create dangerous conditions for students and disrupt traffic as drivers try to merge back onto Montezuma. We’ve had reports of several close calls.

Please use Hardy’s designated drop-off area instead. Thank you for helping keep our students—and everyone traveling along Montezuma—safe.

Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Pershing Middle School

Families across the Patrick Henry Cluster are invited to an in-person presentation from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Human Trafficking Task Force.

The session will cover:

• Warning signs of online grooming, sextortion, and cyberbullying
• Safety and privacy settings for popular apps and games
• Practical ways to talk with kids about online safety

See the flyer for details.

Hardy’s Halloween celebration and costume parade will take place Friday, October 30 at approximately 8:00am on the blacktop.

There will be no family parking on-site, so families attending the parade should plan accordingly. There will be no Parliament assembly that day due to the Parade.

Friday Oct 30 will also be a Minimum Day.

Students may wear costumes for the celebration, with a few important school-day guidelines:

• No masks or makeup that conceal the entire face or prevent staff from identifying students
• No real or pretend weapons, including guns, knives, swords, sabers, etc.
• Costumes must be school-appropriate and may not depict or promote violence, weapons, drugs, or alcohol
• Costumes should not be overly scary
• Costumes may not be offensive based on race, culture, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
• No sound effects, lights, or other elements that would disrupt classroom learning
• Inflatable costumes may be worn during the parade only, not in the classroom
• Costumes must allow students to participate fully in all classes and activities

We want YOU to join SGT! The Site Governance Council makes lots of important decisions about Hardy. We need 2 more parents/community members on our team. Please nominate yourself at the link below by Thursday, Oct. 22.

https://forms.gle/MRjJ47ST8JNBZDf19

San Diego Unified’s 2027–28 School Choice priority window is open through November 15. Choice allows families to apply to schools and programs outside their neighborhood boundary.

Know a family who might like Hardy? Now is the time to tell them!

The next school tour is Thurs, Oct 29 at 8am.

More information about Choice Enrollment is available here.

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

Join Hardy families in the auditorium for another Dads Club Movie Night!

Gates open: 6:00 PM
Pizza: 6:25 PM
Movie starts shortly after

Halloween pajamas are welcome, but please leave costumes at home.

👉 Help us pick the spoooky movie! VOTE HERE

This is a family event, so parents/caregivers stay and supervise their children. All families will sign in upon arrival.

Friday, November 6 | Parents Night Out @ Barlando

Wednesday, November 4 | Family Dine Out @ Chipotle

Saturday, November 14 | Fall Carnival @ Hardy

Check out the new BOOKFLIX display in the parent pickup line for book ideas for the whole family! You can reserve any of the featured books through the San Diego Public Library and pick them up at your nearest branch.

Have a favorite to share? Print a 5”x8” picture of the book and add it to the wall, or email your recommendation to Annie Alwine at anniealwine@gmail.com.

OCTOBER

Wednesday, October 21:TK/K Leadership Awards (By Invitation Only)

Friday, October 23: Grades 1-5 Leadership Awards (By Invitation Only)

Friday, October 23: Dads Club Movie Night

Mon Oct 26 - Fri Oct 30: Red Ribbon Week / Mental Health Awareness Week

Thursday, October 29: School Tour, 8am

Friday, October 30: Halloween Parade & Minimum Day

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 Elementary

Instagram: @HardyOwls & @HardyOwlsPTA

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