Text YES to 67587 to opt into PowerSchool text messages, including important safety notifications. Stay informed on all Hardy communication—we highly encourage it!

Our 2025-2026 budget has been released, and while the monetary impact is relatively small (about $10,000 less, likely due to lower enrollment rather than funding cuts), we are experiencing a reduction in allocations. As a result, counseling support will decrease from 4 days to 3 days per week next year, among other personnel reductions.

Here’s where you can help! We are just 14 students away from qualifying for additional prep time for teachers and another day of counseling support. Please help spread the word—Hardy is the place to be! Every new enrollment helps us maintain and expand the resources available to our students.

Exciting News – Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our Hardy Dads Club—who raised money by selling parking spaces for SDSU concerts and games—we were able to purchase iReady this year! This $10,000 investment will provide K-5 students with diagnostic and adaptive software to support their learning. I’m thrilled that we could make this happen!

Additionally, we have purchased Heggerty (a phonics and phonemic awareness curriculum) for grades K-2, and we are also hoping to purchase UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) phonics curriculum, at approximately $70 per teacher, as well. These resources will enhance early literacy instruction and strengthen foundational reading skills for our youngest learners.

Reminders:

Have a wonderful week!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Aragon

Next week, we’re celebrating Hardy Literacy Week with the theme: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Reading!” There’s truly no place like a good book, and we have an exciting lineup of events planned! See the flyer below for daily spirit days, D.E.A.R time, and family events.

We are also thrilled to welcome special Mystery Readers to campus throughout the week! Board Trustee Shana Hazan, Area Superintendent Dr. Michel Cazary, and Interim Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula will be visiting classrooms to read to our Hardy Owls. It’s incredibly exciting to have them join us in celebrating literacy!

Here’s What’s Happening Each Day:

• Monday, March 10

  • Theme: “Somewhere Over the Books” – Wear rainbow colors to represent the magic of Oz and the journey of reading!
  • D.E.A.R. Time: “Read Over the Rainbow” – Choose a book that takes you on an adventure.

• Tuesday, March 11

  • Theme: “Courage to Read” – Wear gold, yellow, or animal print like the Cowardly Lion!
  • D.E.A.R. Time: “Brave Readers” – Try a new book outside your comfort zone or read aloud with a buddy.

• Wednesday, March 12

  • Theme: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Reading” – Wear your favorite book character costume!
  • Book Character Parade – 8:15 AM on the blacktop
    • Students can dress as their favorite book character, and families are welcome to attend!
  • D.E.A.R. Time: “Pathway to Books” – Read a book in a unique place.

• Thursday, March 13

  • Theme: “Brains, Books, and Beyond” – Wear green for the Emerald City or plaid like the Scarecrow!
  • D.E.A.R. Time: “Smart Reads” – Choose a book that teaches you something new.

• Friday, March 14

• Theme: “Read with Heart” – Wear red for Dorothy’s ruby slippers AND the Tin Man’s heart!
• D.E.A.R. Time: All-School Read-Out!
• Join us on the lawn from 1:15-2:00 PM for a school-wide reading celebration. Bring a towel or blanket!

San Diego Unified’s Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options Office invites families to a Parents as Partners workshop to learn more about the TK enrollment process.

This session will cover:

• An overview of the enrollment process
• Enrollment priorities for TK students (Enrollment begins March 15, 2025, and will be ongoing)
• Frequently asked questions and an opportunity for families to ask their own

Workshop Dates & Times:

• Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Interpretation services begin at 5:15 PM)
• Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Interpretation services begin at 9:45 AM)

Join via Zoom: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938
Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938

School Tours for Incoming TK Families

We’re excited to welcome new families and help them prepare for this exciting next step! School tours are available on:
March 13 & April 8 at 8:00 AM
Call the office to register.

Book Fair Dates:

In-Person: March 10 – 14

Online: March 10 – 25

Visit Hardy’s Book Fair homepage to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hardyelementaryschool1

Here families can:

• Set up an EWALLET: No Cash, no fuss. It’s the easiest way for kids to Shop

• Sign up to Volunteer or click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084CA8AE2AABF58-55078132-book

• See times the Fair will be open at school

We are pleased to share that Hardy will continue offering free before- and after-school care through the PrimeTime program. This program provides care starting at 6:15 AM before school and until 6:00 PM after school at no cost to families.

Priority Enrollment Criteria

Under the California Department of Education's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) grant, students in grades TK-6 who meet at least one of the following criteria will receive priority consideration for enrollment:

• Homeless or foster youth (highest priority)
• Low-income families (eligible for free/reduced meals under LCFF)
• English Learners

If your student does not meet any of the above criteria, enrollment will be first come, first served based on submission date and time, depending on available program space.

Application Information

All families must reapply each year, so if your child is currently enrolled in PrimeTime and you will need care again next year, you must submit a new application.

Application Window:
🗓 Opens Monday, April 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM
🗓 Closes Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:59 PM

If you anticipate needing after-school care at any point during the 2025-26 school year, we strongly encourage you to apply during the initial application window.

Families who do not get into PrimeTime will have the opportunity to enroll in Klassic Kids, our paid after-school care provider.

For more details, please visit the PrimeTime website.

For the first time in several months, we’ve reached our goal of 95% Average Daily Attendance (ADA)! Great job, Owls! Your commitment to showing up every day makes a difference.

Now, let’s keep the momentum going and aim for 97%! We can do this!!!

If your student is home sick, please remember to notify the front office by phone or complete the "Report an Absence" form.

In-Person: March 10 – 14

Online: March 10 – 25

Visit Hardy’s Book Fair homepage to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hardyelementaryschool1

Here families can:

• Set up an EWALLET: No Cash, no fuss. It’s the easiest way for kids to Shop

• Sign up to Volunteer or click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084CA8AE2AABF58-55078132-book

• See times the Fair will be open at school

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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How to upload pictures:

• Visit HardyPTA.com and select Yearbook Photos under the Events page: https://sites.google.com/hardypta.com/pta/events/yearbook-photos

• Select one of the 5 categories: Back to School, Happy Fall, Winter at Hardy, Springtime, Schools out for Summer.

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