Hawthorn District News
Educate and Empower Parent/Guardian Events
Save the Date! Virtual Lunch and Learn: Join Touchstone Therapy on January 25, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. for a session entitled Fostering Responsibility and Accountability. This session will focus on strategies for helping your child develop accountability and responsibility both socially and academically. More details to come!
Teach & Feast - Exclusive Event for Graduating Educators!
Prepare for Hawthorn's Annual Recruitment Dinner, "Teach & Feast," on December 19th at 5 p.m. tailored for graduating educators! While this event is exclusively for educators, we appreciate you sharing the RSVP link with friends and family members who are graduating this year and interested in the education field. Let's work together to foster a strong community of educators! RSVP here: https://pp.events/hawthorn73
Erin’s Law Program Follow-Up
As a reminder, some of our elementary schools participated in Be Seen and Heard© assembly programming this week. The program is aligned with Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193), which requires all public schools to implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. During the assembly, students learned the difference between safe and unsafe touch, as well as the importance of having trusted heroes. Please see this flier for additional details about the Be Seen and Heard© program.
All families are welcome to download the Be Seen and Heard© children’s book and song. Simply visit http://www.victorpacini.com/bsh/ and enter your name and email address for access to these materials. If you were unable to attend the Be Seen and Heard© informational meeting on November 28, 2023 virtually, please remember that you are welcome to visit www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind to view the Be Seen and Heard© Peace of Mind video for parents.
☀️Hawthorn Summer Programs 🌻
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.
From the Hawthorn PTO
The PTO is hosting focus groups to learn about what YOU would like to see from the PTO. Parents, guardians, and D73 teachers, admin, and staff members are invited to sign up for our focus groups here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CABAB2BA3F8C25-46234684-hawthorn#/
Please note that Spanish speakers are welcome at all sessions, but we will specifically have a Spanish-speaking facilitator at the Sunday, December 10 sessions.
District Website Updates
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.
Middle School Ala Carte Options
In addition to the daily lunch options, middle school students have access to purchase a limited number of ala carte items. These items are available at the price listed for all students, regardless of meal status. Meal Account funds can be added in K12 PaymentCenter.
