Hardy Happenings

Dear Hardy Families,

Welcome, March!

Literacy Week was magical at Hardy! We read with flashlights, enjoyed our mystery readers, completed our passports, and had lots of school spirit. Thank you to our volunteers for making the PTA Book Fair a huge success. We couldn’t do it without you.

Our big push now is enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. Please encourage any neighborhood families to enroll now. If you do not plan on returning next year, please complete this Google Form for our records. Also, all students, new and returning, must re-register through the Parent Portal for the next school year. 100% of families will need an active Parent Portal account to attend Hardy next year; this is a district-wide requirement. Please see below for more information.

We currently have a large waitlist for School Choice at Hardy. If you received an offer, please respond as soon as possible so we can finalize placements and begin moving through the waitlist.

We know families have choices when it comes to where they send their child to school, and we are truly grateful you’ve chosen Hardy.

Lastly, I hope you can join us tomorrow evening for our Henry Cluster meeting at Dailard Elementary. Flyer below.

With Gratitude,

Principal Aragon

Complete this form if your student will NOT be returning to Hardy for 2026–2027

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Parent Portal: Action Required for 2026-2027

SDUSD is moving required annual forms and key registration steps online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

IMPORTANT: EVEN IF YOUR CHILD IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN SDUSD, ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-ENROLL FOR 2026-2027 THROUGH PARENTSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL.

What’s changing for 2026-2027

Enrollment and annual registration will be completed online, including new and returning student enrollment, plus Student Registration for next year for currently enrolled students.
Report cards and progress reports will only be visible in Parent Portal
Teacher assignments for 2026-2027 will only be visible in Parent Portal
Health Information Exchange Consent Form will only be in Parent Portal
Housing Questionnaire will only be in Parent Portal
Address verification will only be in Parent Portal

Important timeline

For families new to SDUSD or returning to SDUSD

March 2, 2026: Online Student Enrollment opens for new students and for students re-enrolling in SDUSD.

For currently enrolled SDUSD students

March 23, 2026: Student Registration for Next Year opens in Parent Portal for students continuing in SDUSD and moving to the next grade.

SDUSD’s goal is 100 percent Parent Portal participation by March 20, 2026. Please sign up now.

Parent Portal Roll-Out

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

The Second Henry Cluster Meeting is Tomorrow

Mark your Calendars!

Families, staff, and community members are warmly welcomed to join us for our second Henry Cluster Meeting of the year on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m at Dailard Elementary, located at: 6425 Cibola Road (92120).

The Henry Cluster includes Patrick Henry High School, Lewis and Pershing Middle Schools, and the following elementary schools: Benchley-Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage, Green, Hardy, Hearst, and Marvin.

This meeting is a time for members of all school communities to come together, get to know one another, and receive cluster information and updates. Together, we’re building connections across the TK–12 pathway, celebrating our vibrant community, and collaborating to support every student’s success. Here is a high level agenda of the topics you can expect to hear:

Updated topics for this upcoming meeting:

Recap of December meeting
Connecting Activity - Collective Priorities & Action Planning
District Updates: Budget, Bargaining, CYBHI, Parent Portal Initiative, Student Voice & Advocacy, and Community safety
Upcoming School/Community Events

All are welcome—let’s unite, connect, and build a bright future for our neighborhood schools!

Review the Agenda HERE

Learning Together to Strengthen Safety and Community

This past weekend, I joined our Henry Cluster principals and our Area Superintendent, Dr. Cazary, in Sacramento for the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education Winter Institute. We learned practical, research-based strategies to strengthen school culture, respond to bias, and build campuses where every student feels safe, seen, and valued. At Hardy, safety and belonging are a priority every day. We teach empathy and respect, we take concerns seriously, and we work together so every child knows they matter.

This week: Family Conferences

Wednesday through Friday, we will be holding family conferences and following our minimum day schedule. Your teacher will reach out if a conference is needed, if you have not received a conference notice or sign up information, you do not need to schedule a conference at this time.

These conferences lead into our Monday non-instructional day. Please note the schedule changes
• Thursday, March 5: minimum day
• Friday, March 6: minimum day
• Monday, March 9: no school, non-instructional day

No School: Monday, March 9

Monday, March 9 is a non-instructional day, no school for students.

CYBHI INSURANCE EMAIL

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.

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Show Appreciation to a Standout Staff Member at Hardy!

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.

Write a Love Note!

Join us for TK/K Info Night

See the flyer below for our TK/Kinder Info Night - we hope you'll join us!

RSVP FOR TK/K INFO NIGHT HERE!

📚 Thank You for a Wonderful Book Fair!

Literacy Week + the Scholastic Book Fair was a joyful celebration of reading at Hardy. Thank you to the families who shopped, volunteered, attended Family Night, and supported eWallets and Share the Fair.

Because of your participation, we raised funds that go directly back to Hardy students, supporting books, programs, and future PTA events. And at the end of the week, we were able to use Share the Fair funds to supplement classroom libraries, which thrilled our teachers. We’re grateful for this community.❤️

🗳️ PTA Elections: Meet Your 2026-2027 Nominating Committee

Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual Special PTA Meeting this week. We achieved quorum and elected our 2026–2027 Nominating Committee — an important step in our annual officer election process.

Congratulations to:
Katie Nieri
Emilia Modrusan
Joanna Bordenave
with Mishawn Morales serving as alternate.
Principal Aragon serves in an advisory capacity.

The committee will now begin gathering interest and preparing a proposed slate of officers for election at our May 1 General Meeting.

Interested in serving next year? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out the Officer Interest Form here: https://forms.gle/6S2v4VhqBc31L1wCA

Thank you for helping keep this process open, transparent, and member-driven.

🍴 Save the Date: Family Dine Out – Weds, Mar 18

Mark your calendars for our next Family Dine Out on Wednesday, March 18 at a Hardy favorite, San Diego Brewing Company! Grab dinner, skip the dishes, and support Hardy at the same time. Stay tuned to our instagram for more details @HardyOwlsPTA

📅 Save the Dates

Tuesday, Mar 10 | 6:30 PM | Cheba Hut
All dads and father figures are welcome! Come connect, catch up, and help plan what’s ahead for the spring.

Save the Date: Dads Club Movie Night - Fri Mar 13
Stay tuned for details!

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

MARCH

Tuesday, March 3: Lockdown Drill

Wednesday, March 4-6: Trimester 2 Family Conferences - minimum day release

Monday, March 9: 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

2025-2026 Events Calendar

Principal Kristy Aragon

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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Hardy Happenings

March 3, 2026

Dear Hardy Families,

Parent Portal: Action Required for 2026-2027

The Second Henry Cluster Meeting is Tomorrow

Learning Together to Strengthen Safety and Community

This week: Family Conferences

No School: Monday, March 9

CYBHI INSURANCE EMAIL

Show Appreciation to a Standout Staff Member at Hardy!

Join us for TK/K Info Night

📚 Thank You for a Wonderful Book Fair!

🗳️ PTA Elections: Meet Your 2026-2027 Nominating Committee

🍴 Save the Date: Family Dine Out – Weds, Mar 18

📅 Save the Dates

Principal Kristy Aragon

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Dear Hardy Families,

MANDATORY: PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT MANDATORY: PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT

Parent Portal: Action Required for 2026-2027

HARDY INFORMATION HARDY INFORMATION

The Second Henry Cluster Meeting is Tomorrow

Learning Together to Strengthen Safety and Community

This week: Family Conferences

No School: Monday, March 9

CYBHI INSURANCE EMAIL

Show Appreciation to a Standout Staff Member at Hardy!

TK/K Info Night Information! TK/K Info Night Information!

Join us for TK/K Info Night

PTA News & Updates PTA News & Updates

📚 Thank You for a Wonderful Book Fair!

🗳️ PTA Elections: Meet Your 2026-2027 Nominating Committee

🍴 Save the Date: Family Dine Out – Weds, Mar 18

Dad's Club Dad's Club

📅 Save the Dates

Weekly Attendance Snapshot Weekly Attendance Snapshot

% Present Year to Date: 95.8% (Goal: 96.5%) % Present Year to Date: 95.8% (Goal: 96.5%)

Chronic or Severe (2 Absences a Month): 7.5% (Goal: 8%) Chronic or Severe (2 Absences a Month): 7.5% (Goal: 8%)

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