Hardy Happenings

And just like that, it’s February, and time is flying! This month, we’re especially looking forward to celebrating Lunar New Year as a community, and then closing out the month with Literacy Week and our Hardy Book Fair, two of our favorite traditions that build a love of reading across campus. Be sure to check the full list of February dates below so you don’t miss what’s coming up.

Last week, Hardy had an amazing Great Kindness Challenge; our campus was filled with intentional acts of kindness, friendship, and Owl pride. I’m excited to share that we are now officially a Kindness Certified School.

PTA also treated our students to an unforgettable Avian Behavior assembly. They brought birds and taught students about bird biology, adaptations, and habitat conservation during a 45-minute presentation. Highlights included meeting two owls, a Great Horned Owl and a small barn owl, up close and watching their incredible head rotations, seeing a super smart raven sort blocks by color, and watching a bird of prey demonstrate short flights around the stage. The kids were completely captivated. Thank you, PTA, for funding such a meaningful experience.

With Gratitude,

Principal Aragon

Wednesday, Feb 4 | 12:00–8:00 PM

📍 6465 University Ave

Skip cooking and support Hardy at the same time! Order takeout, dine in, or order online at Wei Wei Asian Express (yes, home of the famous salt & pepper wings)!
👉 Be sure to mention Hardy when ordering.

A quick reminder: we are not able to accept fast food drop-offs or deliveries for students during the school day. It can create distractions and make it difficult for us to maintain a calm, consistent lunchtime experience for all students. Students should bring a healthy, nutritious lunch from home, or they are always welcome to enjoy a healthy, nutritious school lunch. Thank you for partnering with us.

Hardy is hiring Noon Duty Supervisors. This is an hourly-paid position supporting student supervision during lunch and recess, helping ensure a safe, positive environment on the playground and in lunch areas. If you enjoy working with kids and being part of a school community, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the front office for information on how to apply.

Our teacher’s union has announced a one-day strike on February 26, 2026 regarding Special Education staffing issues as part of a statewide California Teacher’s Association initiative.

In order to maintain a harmonious learning environment for our students, we will honor the strike and close schools on that day. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause you, but closing schools will ensure that students are not placed in situations where adequate supervision, instructional continuity, and campus safety cannot be reliably maintained.

Families should begin to find alternative arrangements for their children for February 26th. There will be no classroom instruction, and before/after school programs won’t be operating.

The make-up date for classes will be on March 9, 2026, to ensure students receive the instructional time and services to support their success.

We invite you—our students and families—to help us spread the love. If there’s a staff member who has made a positive difference in your school experience, let them know by sending them a LOVE Note. LOVE = Living Our Values Every(day). Your words of appreciation are powerful and lasting.

Planning for next year’s Hardy PTA leadership is underway. The first step in our election process is forming a Nominating Committee, a small group of PTA members who help identify and confirm candidates for elected officer roles for the 2026–2027 school year.

What the committee does:

• Encourages interested candidates

• Helps confirm eligibility

• Presents a recommended slate for PTA-wide voting

What to know:

• Open to any current Hardy PTA member

• Short-term, focused commitment (mainly Feb–March)

• Fully supported—no prior PTA board experience required

The Nominating Committee will be elected at the PTA General Meeting on Feb 19 at 6:15pm. Save the date!

This spring, Hardy PTA will host our first-ever online Silent Auction– a fun, flexible way to support Hardy students and programs without a big in-person event.

We’re now collecting donated items and experiences. If you have access through work, a business, or a personal connection, we’d love your help! Popular ideas include:

• Restaurant or coffee shop gift cards

• Family experiences (museums, attractions, camps)

• Date nights or staycations

• Kids’ parties, classes, or lessons

• Sports tickets, gear, or experiences

📧 Interested in donating or have an idea? Email fundraising@hardypta.com

🕡 6:30 PM

📍 Majorette
All dads and father figures welcome! Come connect and help plan upcoming events.

For the first time this school year, our attendance dipped below our goal. Let’s rally together and get back on track, Owls, every day counts.

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

FEBRUARY

Tuesday, February 3: Dad's Club Meeting

Wednesday, February 4: Family Dine Out

Thursday, February 5: School Tour 8 AM

Friday, February 6: Family Friday

Monday, February 9: SSC/SGT

Thursday, February 12: Additional Minimum Day

Friday, February 13: No School

Monday, February 16: No School

Tuesday, February 17: Lunar New Year at 1:00 PM

Thursday, February 19: PTA Association Meeting 6:15 PM

Monday-Friday, Feb. 23-27: Literacy Week and Hardy Book Fair

Tuesday, February 24: 4th Grade NAEP Testing

Wednesday, February 25: TK/K Awards (Invite only)

Thursday, February 26: No School - SDEA Strike

Friday, February 27: 1-5 Awards (Invite only)

MARCH

Tuesday, February 3: Lockdown Drill

Wednesday, February 4-6: Trimester 2 Family Conferences

Monday, March 9: SCHOOL IN SESSION - Previous Non-Instructional Day

Friday, March 13: Family Friday / Dad's Club Movie Night

Wednesday, March 18: Family Dine Out

Friday, March 20: World Down Syndrome Day - Wear crazy socks!

Friday, March 27: Minimum Day - Dismissal at 11:55 AM

Monday-Friday March 30-April 3: Spring Break

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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