Greetings World Class Parents/Guardians,

A huge thank you to our Mrs. Kim for your dedication to our music program. Your innovative approach to fine arts and tireless hard work have truly enriched our students. The passion you bring, inspires students to use their talents in meaningful ways was showcased during the 2nd/3rd grade "All Around the Word Concert" We also appreciate the staff, parents, and students who joined us to make the concert such a memorable event.

Thank you to Mrs. Spitz for facilitating our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair and to ALL of the parents that volunteered for Book Previews.

🏀 Thank you to our HES Basketball Teams and Coaches for displaying perseverance and resilience! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our teams. 🏀

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We hope you enjoy a restful and refreshing February Break from February 17–21! When we return, we have an exciting week ahead filled with learning, celebration, and community connection. Mark your calendars and join us for these special events:

📚 Book Fair – February 24–28: Explore a wonderful selection of books and foster a love of reading with your child.

🔬✨ STEM Night – Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 PM: Bring the whole family for a night of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities! Discover, create, and learn together in a fun and engaging environment.

✊🏽🎉 Black History Program – Friday, February 28th at 9:00 AM: Celebrate the rich history and contributions of African Americans with performances from our talented students and special guest attendees. You won’t want to miss this inspiring event!

Let’s continue to work together to ensure the safety of our campus. We’ve made tremendous progress with your cooperation, but we must remain vigilant, especially during carpool hours. Please prioritize the safety of our students by following staff instructions during both AM and PM carpool times. Every one of us has an essential role in maintaining a secure environment.

As we continue to work together, it is critical that we remain focused on safety. Thanks to your cooperation, we’ve done well in this area, but it’s essential that we stay vigilant—especially during carpool hours. Please prioritize student safety by following the guidance of our staff during both AM and PM carpool times. We all play a role in ensuring that everyone on campus remains safe.

Additionally, I cannot emphasize enough how important student attendance is to their academic success. It’s essential that your child is present and on time every school day, unless they are genuinely ill. Our goal this year is to ensure that students miss no more than 18 days of school. While last year our overall attendance rate was 93%, our target this year is 95%, and we need your full support to help us reach this goal. Consistent attendance ensures that every student has the opportunity to receive the education they deserve.

As always, thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and nurturing your children. Your ongoing support plays a crucial role in making a positive impact, and we truly appreciate it.

Let’s make this week count—on purpose as we continue to Go for G.O.L.D - Growing Our Learners Daily!

Proud to Serve,

-Principal Henley

#OneTeamOneDream

#Going for the G.O.L.D. (Growing Our Learners Daily)

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February 24-28

• Monday, February 24th - Friday, February 28th - Book Fair

• Thursday, February 27th - (6:00 pm) STEM Night

• Friday, February 28th -African American History Month Program - 9:00 am -See Flyer Below

• Friday, February 28th- Progress reports will be published
• Friday, February 28th - Access Testing Ends

• Monday, March 3rd- Read Across America Day (HES literacy challenge begins)
• Wednesday, March 5th - KONA ICE & KONA KOCOA PBIS CELEBRATION DAY
• Thursday, March 6th - HORNET HUSTLE
• Thursday, March 6th - Bell Street Burritos (4053 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, 30084)
• Friday, March 7th - No IN-person school, Independent Learner Day - Teacher PL Day
• Saturday, March 8th - Bid for Kids School Auction
• Friday, March 14th - STEM Day
• Monday, March 17th- Friday, March 28th - MAP Spring Assessment
• Wednesday, March 19th - Class Pictures (Group) and Individual Spring Pictures
• Friday, March 21st - General PTA Meeting / Hawthorne's Got Talent - Talent Show - 6pm
• Week of March 24th -Spring Teacher Conferences

Reminder to complete our Georgia School Climate Survey (GSCS) if you have not already:

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=03255510

This survey is a statewide and also anonymous. This survey identifies issues that affect student achievement and school climate for our CCRPI school rating.

The GSCS is designed to provide actionable data for school and district leaders to make schools safer and more engaging. See link for more information: https://gadoe.org/whole-child-supports/school-climate/

As we continue to work more on Lexile levels, here are some resources that you can utilize.

• Resources for Parents

• 21st Century Word List for students to know

• Lexile Grade Level Charts

Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal

The drop-off times in front of the school are below:

7:00 am - Buses

7:05 am - Car Riders

7:45 am - Tardy bell

Morning announcements begin at 7:45.

Car riders:: When picking students up, parents should have the Hawthorne ES Car Rider Tag visible in their car. If the Car Rider Tag is not visible, parents are required to park, come into the building and provide Identification. Thank you for your patience as we simply want to keep your students' safe.

Early Check Out: should occur prior to 1:50 pm.

The pick-up times for dismissal are below:

Bus riders-2:25:pm; Car riders 2:35 pm (front of building after buses) & walkers (Side door)

BUS ROUTES

DCSD bus routes can be found on the district website: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/bus-routes/. Hawthorne ES morning bus routes are below along with the district

HES will have free lunch this year however, we still need your support with completing the Meal Application Information 2024-2025. Only 1 Application Needed per family:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/

Please ALL complete this application process even if you plan to bring lunch for your child daily or believe that you will not qualify. This is very important, this impacts funding for Title 1.

Please click link for English/Spanish application.

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/featured-news/free-reduced-meal-applications-sy-2024-2025/

Email: kia_henley@dekalbschoolsag.org
Website: https://www.hawthornees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

Location: 2535 Caladium Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: 678-874-2802