Hardy Happenings

A huge thank you to the nearly three-quarters of our school community who have already completed the online registration form for the 2026–27 school year ahead of the May 8 deadline. At this time, 276 of our 369 students have completed registration, which is well above the district average, and I truly appreciate your partnership in getting this important paperwork submitted. If you are not sure whether you have completed registration, please reach out to your child’s teacher or our front office.

*Please note that if you have not completed re-registration, you will not be able to access Primetime enrollment.

Mark your calendars for our annual parent social on Friday, April 24, at The Mesa Bar & Grill. No agenda, just a chance to connect with other Hardy families. See below for more information!

Finally, April and May are incredibly busy months at Hardy, with many events and activities happening across campus. We encourage you to check our newsletter regularly, visit our school website for updates, and follow our Instagram pages, HardyOwlsPTA and HardyOwls, for the most current information.

With Gratitude,

Principal Aragon

To ensure a smooth testing environment, we kindly ask that you avoid scheduling any appointments or absences during this time.

Punctuality is essential. Please plan for the construction on Montezuma!

Students who arrive late will not be allowed to enter their classrooms once testing has started and will need to complete the assessment during a scheduled make-up session.

Here are a few ways you can help your child do their best:

• Get a full night’s sleep before each testing day

• Eat a healthy breakfast each morning

• Arrive on time to school

• Bring a book to read after finishing the test

• Encourage a positive mindset and remind them to take their time

Thank you in advance for supporting your child’s attendance and readiness during these important weeks. Please save these dates:

• 5th Grade CAST (Science): April 20–24

• 3rd–5th Grade CAASPP ELA: April 27–May 1

• 3rd–5th Grade CAASPP Math: May 4–8

Let’s help our students feel confident, prepared, and supported!

SDUSD has a new procedure that requires all students currently enrolled in an SDUSD school to re-register online for the upcoming 26-27 SY. A big thank you to the families who have already logged into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and completed the Student Registration for Next Year.

To complete this process, a family must have an active PowerSchool Parent Portal account. If you need assistance creating an account, please contact our site tech, Ms. Marlene Curtin, at mcurtin@sandi.net so she can assist you. We have also included these helpful how-to guides:

• How to Create a Parent Portal Account – English, Español

• (VIDEO tutorial) How to Create a Parent Portal Account – English, Español

Login to the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://powerschool.sandi.net and select Student Registration for Next Year, from the navigation menu. Please note, reregistration WILL NOT WORK using the Powerschool mobile app.

When completing the online form, families will have the opportunity to indicate if their student will be returning next year or not. If, for some reason, the school or grade shown does not match the San Diego Unified School District school your student will attend next year, please continue to finish the registration and notify your school.

If your student will be returning next year, you will have the opportunity to update your address, phone numbers, and contact information. If your student will not be returning to a school within the San Diego Unified School District, please let us know where your student will attend school next year.

This form must be completed by May 8. Like any new procedure, there will likely be some bumps with implementation, so we recommend families complete the online registration as early as possible, so if you run into any problems, you can contact the school for assistance. Points of contact for support with the online registration form are Ms. Ashley Aguayo (Ms. Francine Montano while Ms. Aguayo is on maternity leave) and Ms. Marlene Curtin. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have any questions or need assistance.

• mcurtin@sandi.net

• FMontano@sandi.net

• AAguayo@sandi.net

Also please help us spread the word to families in our community that every student in SDUSD must log into PowerSchool and complete the Student Registration for Next Year form. This type of digital registration system is in common in most other district around the county and will help SDUSD ensure we have accurate contact and enrollment information for all our students. Thank you in advance for you help with getting the online registration completed by the May 8 deadline.

Video Tutorial for Registering for Next Year

(Click on the link and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see the video)

WHAT:

• Before School PrimeTime Programs 2026-27

  • Before school PrimeTime program capacity is limited. Therefore, enrollment applications submitted during the one-week application window, Monday, April 20, 2026, 8:00 am through Friday, May 1, 2026, 3:00 pm, will be processed through a lottery system.

• After School PrimeTime Programs 2026-27

  • After school PrimeTime programs are available to all preregistered and currently enrolled San Diego Unified School District TK-8 students for the 2026-27 school year who submit an enrollment application during the one-week application window, Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00 am through Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

WHEN: Enrollment Application Window Timeline:

• Opens: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8am PST

• Closes: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3pm PST

HOW:

Enroll via individualized text/email link that will be sent to the primary guardian contact field 1 information in PowerSchool, during the one week enrollment application window (Monday, April 20 at 8am – Friday, May 1 at 3:00 pm).

*Please see FAQs here*

INFORMATION:

• Please join us at the “Parents as Partners” meeting to learn about Fall enrollment application:

  • Tuesday, April 7- 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

  • https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938

Final days to bid! Our Hardy Silent Auction closes this Wednesday night (April 15).

Browse and bid on a wide range of fun items and experiences from our Hardy community, including:

• Beauty and wellness experiences

• Belmont Park, paintball & family fun

• A hotel stay with dinner

• Financial planning & college savings contributions

• Newly added: desserts, date nights, kitchen items and more

There’s something for everyone—and every bid supports PTA-funded programs for our students. Bidding gets competitive, so check back often!

👉 See items and place your bid here:
https://new.biddingowl.com/hardypta2026

Last call to submit photos for this year’s Hardy yearbook!

If you’ve taken photos at school events, in the classroom, or of your student participating in Hardy activities, we’d love to include them.

👉 Upload photos here:

https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/10214999

🍴 Family Dine Out — Wednesday, April 22

🕕 Noon–8pm

📍 Cheba Hut

Take a night off from cooking and join Hardy families for our next Dine Out fundraiser. Stop by for lunch, dinner, or anything in between and a portion of sales will support Hardy PTA programs.

🎉 Parent Social — Friday, April 24
🕕 6:00–8:30pm
📍 The Mesa Bar & Grill

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a casual night out. No agenda, just a chance to connect with other Hardy families. Rock your favorite band tee!

Stay tuned to the PTA instagram @HardyOwlsPTA for details of all upcoming events!

🕕 6:00 PM | Hardy Auditorium

Join Hardy families for a fun community movie night!

👉 Vote for the movie here:
https://forms.gle/FDTLw6Tv9Fq4PfDc9

To keep Movie Night safe and smooth for everyone:

• Parents must stay on campus and supervise their children (no drop-offs)

• All families will sign in upon arrival

• No access to the auditorium before 6:00 PM

• Students must stay in designated event areas

• Food and drinks remain in the auditorium/courtyard

Thank you for helping keep Movie Night fun and respectful for all. 🦉

Saturday, May 16 | 2:00–9:00 PM

Mark your calendars for a big end-of-year celebration at Hardy! The Dads Club is planning a full afternoon and evening of fun for the whole community. Think inflatable obstacle course, climbing wall, petting zoo, reptile show, games, and plenty of time to hang out with other Hardy families. We’ll fire up the grill for burgers and hot dogs, and end the night with a movie under the stars.

It’s shaping up to be a big, super fun night, and we hope you’ll join us!

Interested in promoting your business at our end-of-year celebration? Families will have the opportunity to host a booth and connect with the Hardy community.

👉 Fill out this form or contact dadsclub@hardypta.com for details.

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

APRIL

Tuesday, April 14: Lab Rats (continued)

Tuesday, April 14: SDSU Music teaches at Hardy!

Tuesday, April 14: School Tour 8a (POSTPONED UNTIL ARAGON RETURNS)

Wednesday, April 15: TK/K Awards (By invitation only)

Friday, April 17: 1-5 Awards (By invitation only)

Friday, April 17: Dad's Club Movie Night

Monday-Friday, April 20-24: 5th Grade CAST (Science) Testing

Tuesday, April 21: SDSU Music teaches at Hardy!

Wednesday, April 22: Family Dine Out

Friday, April 24: Minimum Day (No Lunch With Your Loves)

Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1: 3-5 CAASPP Testing ELA

Monday-Friday, May 4-8: CAASPP Testing Math

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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