

From The Hawk's Nest
December 1st, 2023
Dear Hawthorne Families,
How is it already December? We are in the downhill slide to the end of 2023. In a few short weeks, we have a ton of really fun events and activities. With these fun activities often comes high energy from students. We will continue to teach academics along with all of the fun activities! If you have any questions on the schedule or events, please reach out!
Also, please remember students will be dismissed at Noon today. We will provide a sack lunch to go home with students if they requested it. We need students picked up immediately to give staff time to work on report cards. Thank you for your help with this!
Mrs. Klock
Rudio and Axthelm Trip to the Holter
Next Friday, December 8th both Ms. Rudio and Mrs. Axthelm's classes will be attending a field trip at the Holter Museum. Students will leave Hawthorne at 12:10 P.M. and return at 2:30 P.M. An alternative lunch plan will happen that day so that students can eat before they leave.
December Music Update from Mrs. Evans
Each month we will be providing a preview of what will be taught in Music. Below are the strands for K-2 and 3-5.
K-2 Strand-December
- I am learning to perform with artful expression.
- I am learning how to be a good audience member and performer.
- I am learning to demonstrate the difference between my speaking voice and singing voice.
3-5 Strand-December
- I am learning how to be a good audience member and performer.
- I am learning to hold my own part in a group.
- I am learning to follow musical roadmaps using repeat signs and double bar lines.
- I am learning to perform with artful expression.
Winter Program
Our Winter Program, Stories in the Snow, will be held on December 15th at 9:45 A.M. at the Helena Middle School Auditorium. The students have been working so hard on their pieces and are excited to share music with the Hawthorne Community. We hope to see you there!
Please also remember students will need to return to Hawthorne to be checked out of school. Students will not be able to leave with parents from HMS.
Hawthorne Tree at Festival of Trees
Huge shout out to Em Thiessen and the amazing work done to put together the Hawthorne Tree! It is beautiful and we are so thankful for her work to add student touches throughout the tree! Thank you so much Em!
Thank you also to the students, staff and parents who helped to create the tree as well! We are so thankful for all of you!
Kindergarten Tree at Festival of Trees
Below is a picture of the Kindergarten Tree also available for bidding! Great work to our youngest Hawks!
Hawthorne PTA Giving Tree
The Hawthorne PTA Giving Tree is up in the main entryway of Hawthorne. The ornaments are staff gift ideas! Grab an ornament (or two) and purchase a gift for a staff member. We ask that you try to return the gifts to staff by the 18th so that the PTA can purchase any unclaimed gifts! Thank you!
The Angel Fund's Annual On Broadway Fundraiser & On-line Auction
Join us at On Broadway for a night of fine food and fun to help raise money for students throughout Helena. Dine in, order takeout (gift certificates not included) between 5:00 and 9:30 PM on Monday, December 4th. On Broadway will donate 50% of food proceeds to The Angel Fund! To view a list of available food menu items or to contact On Broadway, please call 443-1929 or visit their website: https://www.onbroadwayinhelena.com.
The on-line auction to help support The Angel Fund's mission in Helena began last week and will conclude Monday, December 4th at 8:00 PM. To view the amazing artwork and generously donated auction items on-line, please go to our Bidding Owl site: https://www.biddingowl.com/AngelFund. Start bidding NOW! You can set up your account to notify you by email or text if you have been outbid. You can also see items in-person the night of our On Broadway event, Monday, December 4th.
It's as easy at 1, 2, 3...
- Log in to view auction items: https://www.biddingowl.com/AngelFund
- Create a bidding account in one minute & start bidding
- Enjoy a fabulous On Broadway dinner