Little Caesar's Pizza Kits

Today was the kick-off for our all school pizza kit fall fundraiser. Caesar was on hand this morning to welcome the kids to school.

09/30: Order forms go home
10/14: Order forms due to school
10/20: Pizza kit pick up

Profits generated from 5th grade sales will go into each student's individual 5th grade camp account. K-4 profits will benefit the PTO and go toward technology purchases and upcoming events! Please support our wonderful Hardy Students!!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 29th
During School: Picture Day
6:30-7:30pm: Grades 3-5 Curriculum Night

Friday, September 30th
During School: Pizza Kit Kick Off
4:20-6:00: Mum pick up

Tuesday, October 4th
9:30-10:30: PTO meeting

Tuesday, October 11th
Aubree's Dining to Donate

Friday, October 14th
Little Caesar Pizza Kit orders due

Wednesday, October 19th
Hardy Halloween Hoopla pre-order due

Thursday, October 20th
Little Caesar Pizza Kit pick up 

Friday, October 21st
UM vs. MSU Box Top competition ends
5:30-8:30: Hardy Halloween Hoopla

Sunday, October 30th
Haunted House at The Playground
(more details to come soon)

Battle of the Box Tops!!

A box top flyer went home earlier this week advertising the first box top competition of the year. It is a friendly competition built around the UM vs. MSU football game. Clip, collect and deposit your box tops into the Michigan or Michigan State container in the lobby. We can't wait to see which school collects the most box tops!!

 

We held our volunteer orientation on Monday morning. Thank you to those who were able to join us. If you were not able to join us, the agenda is attached, we are still looking for volunteers. Please contact Holly Tilton or Nichole Hilfinger for more information. A special thanks to Lindsay Jackson who came to speak to us about the district's Adopt-a-Reader program. The Adopt-a-Reader flyer is attached, please contact Lindsay if you are interested in working with K-2 readers.

It looked iffy at the start, but the weather cooperated for our first Billion Bubble Boogie! The kids had a great time boogie-ing around the track to the music. Thank you to Mrs. Rose, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Jafa, the classroom teachers and all the parent volunteers who helped pull off the event. It would not have been possible without your help.

You can check out all the photos on the Hardy Pto Facebook page.

2016-2017 Student Directory Cover Contest

Thank you to all the students who submitted a drawing for the directory cover contest. We had 22 entires! All the kids did a great job! It was a tough decision but here are our winners:

First Place - cover of the directory
Alexis Matta

Second Place - cover of the PTO thank you notes

Natalya Katcherian

PTO Updates

Final Reminders
Both the Directory Drawing Contest and the Billion Bubble Boogie shirt orders are Due TOMORROW, September 20th by 9am.  Please get them in!

Billion Bubble Boogie
Don't forget to join us this Friday, Sept 23rd for outdoor fun! Please bring your bubbles to help create a fun setting!

K-2: 1:30-2:30

3-5: 2:40-3:40

Volunteer Orientation
Thank you to the many parents that are able to volunteer over the course of the school year. On Monday, September 26th at 9:30am in the Hardy Cafeteria, please join Cheers and PTO for a quick orientation and tour.
If you can't join us, but have questions regarding volunteering or specific tasks, please don't hesitate to ask!

Upcoming Dates for your Calendar (*more details to come)
9/20:     K-2: Curriculum Night - 6:30-7:30pm
9/26:     Mum orders Due!
9/26:     Volunteer Orientation - 9:30am Cafeteria
9/29:     Picture Day!
9/29:     3-5: Curriculum Night - 6:30-7:30pm
10/4:     PTO Meeting: 9:30am - Hardy Cafeteria
10/11:   Aubree's "Dine 2 Donate"*
10/21:   Hardy Halloween Hoopla: 5:30-8:30pm*
10/30:   The Playground Haunted House*
**Coming soon Hardy Spiritwear and Little Caesar Pizza Kits!

The Billion Bubble Boogie flyer went home this afternoon. However, the photo of the event t-shirt did not copy very well. Here is a photo of what the t-shirt will look like.

Join us Friday, September 23rd for our first Billion Bubble Boogie! We would love to see you walking with your child or standing around the track cheering them on or blowing bubbles.

K-2: 1:30-2:30
3-5: 2:40-3:40

Parents and siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your bubbles (no bubble weapons please). There is an event t-shirt that is available to purchase for $10. If you are interested in buying a t-shirt please send the attached form with your payment back to school by September 20th.

Calling all Huskies!! It's time to design the cover of our student directory. 

Your drawing must be something that represents or symbolizes Hardy Elementary and its students. It should be on a plain white 8-1/2 x11 sheet of paper and drawn in black and white ONLY. Please put your name and teacher’s name on the BACK of the paper. 

Drawings are due on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. 

Looking forward to seeing all the great drawings our students will be submitting.

Directory Reminder

If you have not already done so, please fill out your directory information. The link is below. We need your information by Wednesday, September 14th or you forfeit placement in the school directory.

http://tinyurl.com/2016-hardydirectory

A BIG thank you goes out to our sponsor, Dr. Ashley Reynolds of Crescent Orthodontics, who once again donated the kindergarten lunch shirts. The kids look great. Thank You!!

Happy First Day of School! 

It was great to see lots of faces, new and old at school this morning. We are looking forward to a great year together!

Just a reminder, we are looking for your help to get the annual student directory published quickly. Due to privacy concerns, it is necessary for you to submit your information annually. Here is the link to fill out the form online. Thank you for your help.

http://tinyurl.com/2016-hardydirectory

Welcome Back Hardy Families!

Welcome Back Hardy Huskies!  

Your 2016-2017 Hardy PTO Board hopes that everyone had an enjoyable summer and are ready to head back to school! Please review these few items below. We appreciate your attention. 

Information Gathering for the Student Directory and Volunteering

We would like to get the directory published and into your hands ASAP! In order to accomplish this, please submit your response via the online google form or paper form no later than Wednesday, September 14, 2016.  

Unfortunately, if we do not receive your response by that date, you forfeit placement in the directory for this school year. 

Paper copies of the form will be available in the office if you do not have computer access.  

Due to privacy concerns, it is necessary for you to resubmit your information annually.

http://tinyurl.com/2016-hardydirectory

Boo Hoo! Yahoo! and First PTO Meeting

Please join us for coffee and donuts in the Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, after dropping off your student(s).  

We will have information available regarding this year’s upcoming events and opportunities to sign up to help!

Website and Facebook Page  

Information is available to you anytime via the PTO website and Facebook page. Check in often for event details and dates. 

Website: http://www.hardyptonews.blogspot.com/  (enter your email and confirm in your inbox to follow us)

Facebook: Hardy Pto    (Like us on Facebook)

Upcoming after-school PTO supported events: Please mark your calendars!

Hardy Halloween Hoopla:  Trick or Treat and art raffle: Friday, October 21^st

Detroit Pistons Game: Student pre-game performance: Saturday, November 19th

Happy Hardydays: Holiday sing-a-long and cocoa: Friday, December 16th

Thank you and Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

Holly Tilton: President

Mary Taylor: Vice President

Jennifer Schang: Secretary

Cheryl Chanko: Treasurer

Sherri Shisler: Fundraising