Hornet Times

Mrs. Andrea Sullivan, Principal alsullivan@riversideunified.org

Mr. Jamison Luke, Assistant Principal jluke@riversideunified.org

Website: https://harada.riversideunified.org/

Location: 700 Highlander Drive, Riverside, CA

Phone: 951-788-7292

7th~ NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

8th~ Spirit Day - Wear Tropical

10th~ Picture Day

17th~ Spirit Day - Wear Sports

18th~ NO SCHOOL - Non Student Day

25th~ PTA Movie Night 6-8pm

29th~ PTA Meeting 5:30pm

Wear your Harada Spirit Wear or school colors! (Blue & Yellow)

Greetings Harada Families,

We have had a great first 4 weeks of school! Students have been learning and practicing building and classroom expectations. They are doing GREAT! Kindergarten through 6th-grade students will be taking diagnostics very soon for reading and math. These assessments are given three times a year and provide teachers and students with information on what students know and what they are ready to learn.

Please take time to read through the newsletter each month for upcoming important dates, school reminders and highlights, PTA news, community opportunities, etc. Please review parking guidelines as well, as this will help the morning start off on the right foot for all!

Kindest regards,

Mrs. Sullivan, Principal

As we fine-tune our daily arrival and dismissal routines, we wanted to share a few quick reminders.

First, thank you to everyone driving carefully and following traffic rules around school; your patience makes a huge difference! We know drop-off and pick-up can sometimes feel hectic, but keeping our students safe is always our top priority. Please review the map and details below to help us keep the lines running smoothly and safely for everyone.

Reminder that when picking up your child at the end of the day, we will only have students get into cars from the stop sign to about the flag pole area. This is where the most supervision is and will ensure your child's safety.

As more students use e-bikes, scooters and other transportation devices to get to and from school, we want to help ensure everyone gets to school safely.

Administrators have been working with our School Resource Officer to review e-bikes, scooters, and similar devices secured on campus to ensure they meet applicable safety, age and licensing requirements. Devices that do not meet these requirements may be secured on campus, including otherwise legal devices being operated without a helmet when a helmet is required by law.

We encourage families to review the attached Riverside Police Department safety guidance and talk with students about safe and responsible riding. The California Highway Patrol also offers a free online electric bicycle safety course.

Questions? Please contact us at 951-788-7282. We are happy to help.

Thank you for partnering with us to care for our students and keep our school community safe!

Join our PTA! Become a Harada PTA member through Totem HERE. As a member of California State PTA, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools, and improve the lives of all children and families.

Our monthly meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm (unless there's a holiday). Please follow their Instagram where you can find info on events: Harada PTA Instagram

As always, our events are not possible without the help of our parents. Please consider giving an hour or so of your valuable time to volunteer for one or more of our events. PTA Parent Volunteer Form

Spirit Wear Order - Closes on September 19, 2026

LINK to order form

Please see the flyer to attend the Pathways to College and Career Family Engagement Summit at Ramona High School on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Attendees will receive valuable information on the college admissions process, tools for navigating the school system, and resources to support student well-being.

Please see upcoming workshop flyers.

9/14/26 School Readiness (In-person): The early childhood school readiness program enhances early literacy skills, promotes positive parenting, and provides tools to explore school choices and ensure a smooth transition to school.

9/15/26 Internet Safety (Virtual): The workshop will review risks associated with increased online activity among youth, including cyberbullying, risky behavior, and harmful content.

9/16/26 Practical Tips for Parents (Virtual): Parents and caregivers will learn to turn back-to-school apprehension into confidence and gain strategies and resources for motivation, resilience, and academic readiness.

9/23/26 Parent Participation in the IEP (Virtual): Participants will learn tips to maximize communication and collaboration and understand the IEP's legal requirements, timelines, and procedures.

9/24/26 Suicide Awareness (Virtual): September is Suicide Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness, hope, and action. This workshop provides tools, resources, and support for individuals, families, and friends to discuss suicide prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help.

7:50 AM Breakfast

8:05 AM First Bell: Students Report to Class

8:10 AM Tardy Bell: All students should be in seats and instruction begins

Recess Times

8:50-9:10 TK Recess

9:15-9:35 K Recess

9:40-10:00 1st–2nd Grade Recess

10:05–10:25 3rd Grade Recess

10:05–10:23 4th Grade Recess

10:27–10:45 5th–6th Grade Recess

Lunch Times

10:45-11:30 TK/K Lunch

11:15-12:00 1st Grade Lunch

11:30-12:15 2nd Grade Lunch

11:45-12:30 3rd Grade Lunch

12:00-12:45 4th Grade Lunch

12:15-1:00 5th Grade Lunch

12:30-1:15 6th Grade Lunch

PM Recess

12:40-12:55 TK PM Recess

1:00-1:15 K PM Recess

1:20 – 1:35 Primary PM Recess (Grades 1, 2 & 3)

No Wednesday PM Recess for TK, Kinder and Primary Grades

Dismissal Time

2:30 Dismissal (M, T, Th, F)

1:15 Wednesday Dismissal – Early Release Day (except 2/18/26 will be a regular day)

On behalf of the staff, we look forward to working with you to provide each student an outstanding learning experience. It is an honor to serve the Harada community.

Andrea Sullivan, Principal