HARDY CREATIVE ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Creative Arts and Sciences (CAS) program at Hardy provides enrichments to the math, science, social studies, writing, music and arts curriculum. Nearly 60% of each year's PTO budget funds the CAS program. All grades are represented by parent volunteers, who work closely with the grade-level teachers to select programs that best complement the curriculum. Below is a listing of many CAS enrichments delivered during past academic years. When the schedule of CAS programming is finalized for 2011-2012, it will be published here.
Thanks to the many Hardy parent donors who contribute through the PTO Annual Appeal, the bi-annual Auction and other fundraising events, without whom these exciting and amazing enrichments would not be possible.
| PROGRAM | GRADE | Subject Area | CURRICULUM PURPOSE |
| Broadmoor/water | K | Science | In class experiments to complement study of water |
| V Robles-Mexico | K | Social Studies | Dance and cultural presentation to complement study of Mexico |
| Author Visit (Janet Kohut) | K | Writing | Introduction to writing process |
| Discovery Museum | K | Science | Field trip to preview many types of physical science |
| Broadmoor Field Trip | K | Science | Field trip as a capstone to water study unit |
| Wingmasters | 1ST | Science | Live birds of prey visit Hardy to complement study of birds |
| Nancy Poydar | 1ST | Writing | Author to discuss writing process |
| Ghana | 1ST | Social Studies | Music and stories to complement study of Ghana |
| Gordon Morrison | 1ST | Art and Social Studies | Workshops by an author and illustrator to teach students how to observe and draw birds |
| Aquarium-Penquin | 1ST | Science | Field trip to study Penguins to complement Bird Unit |
| Ocean/Ellen Goethel | 2ND | Science | Live sea creatures to complement Tidepool Science Unit |
| Techsploration | 2ND | Science | Presentation of "Why Buildings Don't Fall Down" to complement Structures Science Unit |
| Suzy Kline | 2ND | Writing | Writing process from a very popular author |
| Motoko-Japan | 2ND | Social Studies | Storyteller and history to complement study of Japan |
| Bugworks | 3RD | Science | Live bugs come to class to complement study of Insects |
| IMAX, Bugs | 3RD | ||
| Moscow Nights | 3RD | Social Studies | Russian dancers and cultural presentation to complement study of Russia |
| Techsploration-Sound Workshops | 3RD | Science | Workshops to further explore and complement Sound unit |
| Debbie Miller | 3RD | Writing | Writing process presentation by an Alaskan author |
| David Coffin Recorder Program | 3RD | Music | Recorder expert brings a variety of recorders and discusses history of recorders, plays, too |
| Discovery Museums: Physical Changes | 4TH | Science | In class experiments to complement study of Physical Changes of Matter |
| Greg Tang | 4TH | Math | Math wiz - complements math curriculum with 'tricks' and ways to solve problems |
| Lowell Mills | 4TH | Social Studies | Field trip to study history and complement Boston unit |
| Barbara O'Connor | 4TH | Writing | Author to complement Writing Curriculum "Show me a Story" |
| Ed Young | 5TH | ||
| Paulette Morin | 5TH | Social Studies | Presentation on Pharoahs and Pyramids to complement study of Egypt |
| China Day | 5TH | Social Studies | Many activities to complement study of China |
| Chinese Lunch | 5TH | ||
| Timothy Basil Ering | 5TH | Writing | Author presentation about writing process and inspirations |
| Discovery Museums: Light/Color and Simple Machines | 5TH | Science | In class experiments to complement study of light and color |
| ALL SCHOOL: Amazing Hero Art | All | Inspiring message brings art and leaders to life |
