It is hard to believe May is already here. This school year seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. Though the end of the school year is full of special events, we continue to maintain high expectations, behaviorally and academically, for our students. Please share the same message with your child as we look to finish the school year strong as a Harding family.

Thank you for your continued support of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students during PSSA testing. We hope your child shares with you our daily celebration of encouraging test takers to try their best. Harding Elementary is proud of the dedication and focus we have witnessed so far. Let's keep it up!

Some important dates:

May 6th-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7th-8th: Science PSSA's (4th grade only)

May 12th: Mother's Day

May 15th: All-City Concert @ 7:00 PM

May 17th: Harding's Spring Concert (in-school only)

May 24th & 27th: No School (Memorial Day)

May 30th: Field Day

June 5th: Superkids Character Parade (students in K5-2 dress as their favorite Superkid)

June 5th: End-of-year awards (information will be sent closer to date)

June 6th: Last Day of School (Dismissal at 11:30)

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Harding's office: 717-675-2138.

Thank you,

Harding Elementary Administration

There will be no school on Friday, May 24th and Monday, May 27th due to Memorial Day.

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the schools in the Lebanon School District will adjust their start and end times according to the information listed below. Information will be sent out on start times for breakfast and additional dismissal details. Please start thinking how these changes will impact arrival and dismissal for your family. For further details, please refer to Dr. Malinoski's newsletter from February.

All-City Concert - May 15th at 7:00pm at Lebanon High School

- This concert includes band, orchestra, and 5th grade honors chorus.

Harding's Spring Concert - May 17th

- This concert includes Harding's band, orchestra, and 4th/5th grade singers. This concert will be live-streamed for friends and families to enjoy at their leisure. The link will be sent through Seesaw before the concert.

To begin the registration process for K4 or K5:

• Visit - https://registration.lebanon.k12.pa.us and complete the online forms.
• Under the option, "select a registration center", choose "spring-kindergarten registration only."
• Bring the following documents to the scheduled appointment to not delay registration:
• original birth certificate, resident alien card, or valid passport
• immunization record
• proof of residency (copy of lease, mortgage, or utility bill)
• If the family is residing with someone, a residency affidavit will need to be completed, signed, and notarized

K4 Student Information

• Students must be four years old on or before August 31, 2024.
• Additional income documentation is needed including but not limited to:
• 2023 income tax return, W2 form, two recent pay stubs, PA DPW cash assistance, statement, social security statements, child support order, and any unemployment compensation documentation.

K5 Student Information

• If the student is already enrolled in K4, they DO NOT need to complete the registration process again.

At Harding, we continue to work with families when attendance becomes difficult. Please click the file below to read a "Quick Guide" of information regarding our attendance policy (file has English and Spanish). Also, feel free to download Excuse Notes you can use when your child is absent.

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).

Congratulations to Harding's March and April Shining Stars: Mrs. Kegerise - Literacy Coach and Mrs. Shaffer - 3rd Grade teacher

Harding received a check for $62.80, thank you for the support! Also, there is a Teacher Appreciation Bonus for the month of May: buy two Box Tops items at one time, scan the receipt, and get 5 bonus Box Tops.

Thanks to all who have participated.

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.

We’re excited to announce that our 2023-24 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.

Please read over the flyer for information.

Registration required.

Health Insurance for children:

The 2023-2024 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