Hardy Happenings

Beginning today, Monday, March 23, parents of currently enrolled students should log in to their PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the new form named Student Registration for Next Year to let us know if your student will be returning for the 2026-27 school year. All returning families must complete the Student Registration for Next Year form by the end of day (11:59 p.m.) on Friday, May 8, 2026.

For more information on this new process, please visit the district's website:

Register for Next Year Online - San Diego Unified School District

We know this is a new process, and there may be some bumps along the way. If you have questions, please reach out to our enrollment clerk or our site tech, Marlene Curtin, at mcurtin@sandi.net.

As the school year comes to a close, teachers and families across all grade levels are planning special end-of-year activities to celebrate our students and their hard work. Participation in these events is a privilege, and students must remain in good standing in citizenship to take part. All Hardy students are expected to uphold our SOAR values by being Synergized, Optimistic, Accountable, and Respectful. Eligibility for end-of-year activities will be based on behavior, at least 90% attendance, and consistent on-time arrival. For our 5th graders, this expectation is especially important as it also applies to promotion and other 5th-grade celebration activities. Students who do not meet these expectations may be excluded from one or more end-of-year events at the discretion of the teachers and principal.

It’s field trip season! At the beginning of the year, we shared the requirements for becoming a cleared volunteer. If you are planning to attend a field trip or volunteer on campus and are unsure whether all of your paperwork has been completed and approved, please reach out to the Hardy front office. We’re happy to check your status and let you know if you are fully cleared.

Please save the date for Spring Pictures, and 5th grade promotion photos on April 10.

Between 7 am-8 am you received an individualized text link for each currently enrolled district TK-6 student based on the primary guardian contact field 1 information in PowerSchool. This link opens Monday, March 23 at 8:00 am and closes Friday, March 27 at 5:00 pm. Please be sure to enroll before the window closes on Friday, March 27 at 5:00 pm.

Dismissal at 11:55 AM.

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

Action Item:

• Create your PowerSchool Parent Portal account using your own unique parent login, do not use the student login.

• Once you are in, review and update your information and complete required annual forms as they appear in the Portal.

• You will need to upload address verification in the portal prior to submitting

Support

SDUSD has step-by-step guides and short videos in English and Spanish, and our Hardy front office is here to support you, as well.

For families:

• Guide: How to Create a Parent Portal Account - English , Español

• Video: How to Create a Parent Portal Account - English , Español

• Powerschool Parent/Student Portal Training Resources

• Powerschool Parent Portal Website

This is a reminder that families will begin receiving emails this week from Paradigm Healthcare Services requesting their student’s health insurance information and consent to bill as part of San Diego Unified’s participation in the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule. We know families may have questions about this email. Please take a moment to review the helpful flyer below that contains more detailed information about why the district is requesting you complete this form and how it helps ensure the district receives reimbursement for services that support our students.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at San Diego Brewing Co. last week! These events are always a highlight, not just for fundraising, but for the chance to connect as a community outside of school. It truly felt like a Hardy party, and your participation helps support programs for all our students.

This online auction combines high-stakes competition, online shopping and supporting kids – what’s not to love?

We’re getting ready to launch Soaring Together, our big Spring fundraiser and a fun way to help our school while scoring sporting tickets, family activities, beauty treatments and more.

Look for the link on April 6 🗓️

Huge thanks to our Dad’s Club and PTA volunteers who staffed the parking lot for SDSU’s March Madness games this weekend; we raised over $5,600!!

This has proven to be one of our most effective fundraisers this year, made possible by volunteers giving their time and our school’s location. Special thanks to Dad’s Club Chair Brian Poladian for leading the effort and making it all run smoothly.

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

The last After School Enrichment (ASE) Session begins March 23!

Register Now!

ASE Flyers and Registration Links - Hardy Elementary

MARCH

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

Monday-Friday, March 30-April 3: Spring Break

APRIL

Monday, April 6: 4th Grade to Biztown

Monday, April 6: SSC/SGT

Friday, April 10: Spring Photos & 5th Grade Photos

Friday, April 10: Family Friday

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: Lockdown Drill @ Recess

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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