Join us for our annual SpringFest family engagement event on Friday, May 15th from 5:30-7:00 PM at Harding.
Rain or Shine!
Inflatables!
Hot Dogs & Chips!
Kona Ice! ($$)
DJ Salt!
Face Painting!
The Brown Clowns!
Caricatures!
Games & Prizes!

Teacher Appreciation Week started strong today with "Music Monday" and our "Pump up the JAM" Breakfast for teachers and staff. We loved seeing the 90's looks today - especially from our principal, Mrs. Farnham. Tomorrow is "Grunge Day".💜💚🎤

May is here and every day of school is just as important now as ever. While the school year is coming to a close, there is still a lot to learn to prepare for the next school year. Be here on time, all day, every day in May!💜💚

#StriveForFive 💜💚#YouBelongHere #OnTimeAllDayEveryDay

The end of the school year may be coming soon, but every day of school is just as important now as ever! Students who attend on time, all day, every day in MAY will be entered into a drawing for a summer prize bag to be given out on May 29th!

The annual PTO fundraiser is here - the Waldameer Season Pass Raffle.
Each student will receive an envelope with 10 tickets to take home on Monday, May 4th. These are raffle tickets for a chance to win 4 season passes to Waldameer. Here are the details:

💜Students can buy/sell tickets for $1 each and should turn envelopes with completed tickets and $10 back into school by May 15th.
💚The fundraiser is optional - if students don't want to sell the tickets, just turn them back in.
💜Drawing will be held at our SpringFest on May 15th, need not be present to win.
💚If you would like additional tickets to sell or buy, contact Ms. Potter.
Email: spotter@eriesd.org or Text: 814-440-9734 or Parent Square
💜Ticket sales are from May 4th through May 15th.
💚Proceeds of this fundraiser support our Harding PTO.
💜A $25 Wally Card will be given to the seller of the most tickets and the seller of the winning ticket!

Students in our after school "Lights, Camera, Dragons!" have been busy working alongside Mr. John Lyons, through Erie Arts & Culture to develop, produce and star in their own videos.

Here is the first episode of their news show, "Fire Talk".

https://youtu.be/1hLNjVzaozc

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are going back to the 90's! Each day, we will be celebrating our teachers and staff with fun 90's themed treats - as well has having a Spirit Week. Students are invited to participate as well, so here are the details!
5/4 - Music Monday: Show off your best 90's music star-inspired look.
5/5 - Grunge Day: 90's grunge style, flannels, layers, band tees.
5/6 - "All That" Accessories Wednesday: Pile on the 90's accessories - butterfly clips, fanny packs, bucket hats & more.
5/7 - Throwback Thursday: Channel your favorite 90's celebrity
5/8 - Hip Hop Hooray Friday: Dress in classic 90's trends like overalls, tracksuits, neon colors and bold patterns.

PSSA testing continues this week with Math today and tomorrow for 3rd-5th graders and Science testing Wednesday and Thursday for 5th grade only. Make up PSSA testing will continue throughout the week as well. Hang in there, Dragons! You've got this!💜💚

#StriveForFive #YouBelongHere #OnTimeAllDayEveryDay

Congratulations to our March Attendance All Star family, recognized for improved attendance this year: The Eady Family! You make Harding proud!💜💚

Happy Earth Day from the Harding 5th Grade Ambassadors!💚💜

Enjoy our first edition of the "Harding Literary Magazine" for the 2025-2026 school year!💜💚

5th grade Student Ambassadors built their positive communication and teamwork skills this week with the help of Ms. Riley & Ms. Kat from the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Celebrating differences at Harding Elementary. 💜💚 #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Our first ever PSSA PEP RALLY was today! Students in Pre-K through 2nd Grade cheered on our 3rd-5th grade students as they prepare to take on PSSA testing, beginning next week!!
Our Harding Dragons are ready to rock the PSSA!
As a reminder, the teating dates are:
📚Language Arts: 4/20-4/22
🏫Math: 4/27-4/28
🔬Science (5th grade only): 4/29-4/30

Yesterday we hosted our 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance Breakfast!💚💜 Congratulations to all of those students & families!

All are welcome to join our April PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meeting next Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:15 PM in our Cafeteria. Enter at Door #13.
Help us finalize details for Teacher Appreciation Week, Family Fishing Outing and prepare materials for the upcoming Waldameer Raffle Fundraiser! Even if you have never joined us, please consider lending a hand!
Child care and snacks & refreshments available!

PSSA testing begins next week for our 3rd through 5th graders! Students are ready to show what they know! Parents, please make a note of the testing dates and times below and help to ensure your child is at school on time every day.💜💚