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We are thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our dedicated staff members, recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education in the 2024 Those Who Excel Awards. This year, ISBE honored over 500 Illinoisans for their exceptional contributions to education throughout the state.

Proudly representing Hawthorn District 73, our awardees are:

Elementary South's 1st Grade Team: Kelly Wilton, Sarah Lawless, Amanda Freeze, Meghan Bohn, and Addie Curcio, who received an Award of Special Recognition.

Dual Language's Yuri Mancilla, honored with an Award of Excellence.

HSYL's Principal, Dr. Jill Martin, received an Award of Special Recognition.

Aspen's Lauren Timony, awarded an Award of Special Recognition.

Townline's Brandon White, received an Award of Special Recognition.

Please join us in congratulating all our awardees for their dedication and hard work. Your efforts make a difference in the lives of our students!!

Early Start Kindergarten has been designed to ensure student academic and social emotional readiness for the fall. Students are invited to Early Start Kindergarten based on parent/guardian survey results. Student hours are from 8 -11:30 a.m., and transportation is provided. Please complete the parent/guardian survey if you are interested in enrolling your child or children in this program.

More information and dates regarding transportation, class placement, etc. will be provided at a later date.

Registration will close on May 1, 2024.

To participate in the parent survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. There will also be an opportunity to participate during parent-teacher conferences. If you have not yet participated, the parent survey will be available until March 30, 2024.

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or to view previous years' reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Join us for the Shark Tank Inventors Club, an exciting new intramural program for middle school students! Participants will embark on an entrepreneurial journey, identifying problems, creating innovative solutions, and launching their own products or services. Sessions begin the week of March 11, with MSN sessions on Tuesdays and MSS sessions on Thursdays from 2:50-4 p.m. The program culminates in a Shark Tank Inventor Fair on May 16, 2024, where students will showcase their creations. Led by Assistant Superintendent of Innovative Learning, Dr. Karen Maturo, this is an opportunity for students to develop essential business skills and unleash their creativity. Sign up closes on March 1st—don't miss out, register now! Use the QR code or click the link to sign up, and the coach will be in touch soon.

Join licensed therapists from Cherry Hill Counseling on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual webinar, Navigating Conflict Resolution, to learn strategies for supporting and guiding your child through interpersonal conflicts.

• View the event flier here.

• Join the virtual event here.

Click the flyer to join the virtual event.

View previous and upcoming parent/guardian events on our YouTube Channel!

Thanks for an amazing turn out on Friday, February 9, for the BMX Big Air Show!

Please mark your calendar for this year’s summer program dates!

Summer Program offerings include Hawthorn Music Camp, Hawthorn Enrichment Institute (HEI), Extended School Year (ESY), Summer Scholars, and Early Start Kindergarten. More information about program offerings and registration will be shared after winter break.

Summer School Dates: Monday, June 10 - Tuesday, July 9.

• Session 1: June 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20 (HEI)

• Session 2: June 24, 25, 26, 27 & July 1, 2, 8, 9 (HEI and Music Camp)
  

No School: June 19, July 3, July 4, Fridays.

Hawthorn73.org is under construction! We are working on optimizing our district homepage to make things easier to find. Please keep in mind that many things on the homepage have moved around. This is an ongoing process and we'll let you know once adjustments are finalized.

Explore the Vernon Hills Park District's February Newsletter for exciting special events and programs! Discover fun and enriching activities for your family. Check it out now!

The Vernon Hills Park District provides a safe summer day camp experience for the children of our community.

• All camp staff are CPR/AED certified and are required to complete a variety of trainings in Behavior Management Techniques.

• All campers enrolled, as well as staff, adhere to the District's Code of Conduct.

• Lifeguards at Turtle Creek Waterpark are CPR/AED certified and are required to attend weekly trainings all season.

Explore the many camp options offered for kids 3-12 years. Choose the camp that best fits your child's interests and family schedule.

Discover the latest in February's The Connection Corner newsletter! It's your gateway to understanding and supporting your child's social, emotional, and behavioral growth. Inside this monthly publication, you'll find inspiring stories, practical resources, and insights that bridge the gap between home and school. Join us in shaping well-rounded, resilient, and socially conscious students. Don't miss out on this essential read for every Hawthorn parent!

Tap the calendar icon to visit the District calendar, where you'll find all upcoming events at our nine schools.