Hawk Talk - November 10, 2023

We have lots of great things coming up!

• Keep scrolling for more information, dates and special events.

Parents we need a few more parents to help us plan events at Hawthorne - At this meeting, we will be:

• Helping to plan for our "Christmas Around the World" Reading night on 12/11/23.
• If you would like to help but can't make it to the meeting, please sign up at this link.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Please check your students backpack for your schedule note - they went home last week. If you didn't see yours, please contact your student's teacher.
• Conferences are on:
• Thursday, Nov. 30 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..
• Friday, Dec. 1 will be an AT HOME LEARNING DAY for our students. Teachers will either send home a packet, a project or their chromebook depending on the classroom and what students need to learn.
  

We will be creating a SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL at Hawthorne. The purpose of the council is to work collaboratively to provide input and feedback about the school’s academic programs. The council will meet twice as a Hawthorne Council, then our Hawthorne Council will be asked to join the other school council's in a big district-wide meeting this spring. For our council we will need 5 parents, 4 teachers, 2 staff members, and 1 patron from our neighborhood. If you are interested or have friends or neighbors who might be interested, please click THIS LINK to let me know.

Hawthorne Elementary School achieves Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™

Bloomington, Ind., October 31, 2023: Hawthorne Elementary School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means Hawthorne Elementary School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows. Without such a culture, student achievement will be compromised. Day-to-day school operations are addressed and evaluated in Level 1.

Fri. 11/17 Growth & Development for 5th grade (look for letters coming in the mail)

Mon. 11/20 - Fri. 11/24 Thanksgiving Break

Thurs. 11/30 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30

Fri. 12/1 AT HOME LEARNING DAY FOR STUDENTS

Fri. 12/1 Parent Teacher Conferences, 9:00-12:00

Mon. 12/11 Christmas Around the World - all school Reading & Writing event (FREE WINTER FUN)

WINTER BREAK Sat. 12/16/23-Mon. 1/1/24

Tues. 1/2/24 First day back after Winter Break