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Lauren Watts, who has been serving as Elementary North’s building assistant supervisor, was appointed by the District 73 Board of Education to serve as the principal at Elementary North beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Lauren has dedicated 17 years to Hawthorn, including 15 years as a third grade teacher at the School of Dual Language and the last two years at Elementary North. Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, an M.Ed. in Reading, and a B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education. Her vision for Elementary North focuses on creating an inclusive environment where all students have equitable opportunities to thrive academically and socially. We are confident in her continued excellence as an educational leader, and invite you to join me in congratulating her on her new position.

Kimberly Porzel has been named the new assistant principal of Middle School North. Kimberly’s journey in education spans 15 years, predominantly as an eighth-grade language arts and gifted resource teacher, and most recently as a building literacy coach and gifted enrichment teacher. She holds degrees in Secondary Education and English Literature, a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist and Gifted Education Teacher, and is completing her Masters in Educational Leadership. Kimberly’s philosophy centers on fostering a love of learning that inspires both students and teachers. She is ready to embark on this new role with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence at Hawthorn Middle School North. We eagerly anticipate the new perspectives and dynamic energy Kimberly will bring to our community.

Our next food distribution will take place on February 29, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Middle North- 201 Hawthorn Parkway Vernon Hills. If you are in need of food, or have any questions please reach out to Gabriela Cervantes at 847-990-4245 or cervantesg@hawthorn73.org

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.

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

• March 24 from 2:10 to 3:40
• $5/person, maximum $20/family
• Price includes skate rental

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.