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: 3/4 - 3/7

- Book Bingo: 3/7 5:30-7:00

- Scholastic Book Fair (shop during student library time): 3/11-3/18

- Book Fair/Art Show: 3/14

- Class Pictures: 3/18

- Family Night Out: 3/20

- Harding Spelling Bee: 3/26 @ 6:00

When you visit us for these special events, please take a moment to ask about ways to help in our PTO. The PTO is an organization with parents and teachers working together to enrich the learning at Harding Elementary through field trips, assemblies, and special after-school nights.

Finally, be sure to change your clocks to an hour ahead on March 10th 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

Thursday, March 7th - K4 ONLY (Conferences)

Friday, March 8th (Conferences - information below)

Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2nd (Spring Break)

On Friday, March 8th, there will be parent-teacher conferences from 8:00-3:30. This date is set as "Invite Only" based on student need. Invites have been sent home by your teachers. If you wish, you may request a conference through your teacher. For further assistance, please contact the office (717-675-2138).

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 unemployment compensation.

K5 Student Information

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

Flyers were sent home asking about attendance for our Book Bingo event on March 7th from 5:30-7:00. If you are interested in attending, please return the bottom portion.

Harding's Scholastic Book Fair will run from March 11th - 18th. Students will have the opportunity to shop for books during their library time at school.

To purchase books online, please visit:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hardingelementaryschool7

Please join us on Thursday, March 14th for Harding's Art Show Family Night. Student artwork will be displayed for families to view. Also, the Scholastic Book Fair will be open that evening for you to purchase great books that everyone is sure to enjoy!

Book Fair begins at 5:30

Art Show begins at 6:00

Themed dress up days for Monday, March 4th through Thursday, March 7th.

Our Student Council is holding a collection drive for donation items.

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.

This group of fourth and fifth grade Harding students continues to make an impact throughout the building. Mrs. Swavely-Ulloa mentors the group and creates ways for the Little Cedar Leaders to help throughout the building. The group has been responsible for the Friday cheer sessions along 6th Street to share their excitement in attending school daily. Also, they have helped organize attendance rewards, assisted in showing families around the building during events, and volunteered their time to support others in the classroom. Harding is fortunate to have such a group of willing and caring students!

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).

Feel free to use the counseling website with students. The webpage also includes contact information for outside services to further support the students in our school. Our hope is that this webpage will become a useful tool for students and families in our school during times of stress and anxiety. Let’s make the future a bright one!

Congratulations to Harding's January's Shining Star: Mrs. Bailey - 5th Grade Teacher

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

Thank you to all who contributed to Box Tops during the month of February. We brought in $17.00 for the month. There were some good monthly bonuses that helped us reach that amount.

During the month of March bonus Box Tops can be found on Old El Paso products, Totino Pizza Rolls, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Lucky Charms, and Dunkaroos. See the Box Tops app for details. Also, for all Target shoppers, you can earn 40 bonus Box Tops when you buy 4 contributing Annie’s products at Target.

Reminder: You must download the app and scan your receipt to earn points for our school.

Thanks again to all who contributed!

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.

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