Hawthorne Happenings

Dear Hawthorne Families,

It is difficult to believe that tomorrow is the last day of the 2023-2024 school year!

Thank you for another wonderful school year. I can’t thank our community enough for your endless hours of volunteering, chaperoning, reading, organizing, teaching small groups, tutoring, creating, and so much more to support our students - both at home and at school. Special thanks to our Hawthorne PAC and parent volunteer committees, who endlessly advocate for and support our students’ rich art and educational experiences.

These experiences are made possible by the incredible skills, efforts, and dedication of our Hawthorne education team. Thank you to our incredible group of professionals!

We are saying “see you later” to several staff members who are dear to us - please see the next section of this newsletter for specific updates! We will dearly miss our departing Hawthorne family members, and appreciate all they’ve done to make this year a success.

To our incredible students: Thank you for your hard work throughout this school year. I am so grateful for your enthusiasm, joy, and unique talents. It is an honor and a privilege to be your principal. You make me SO proud to be a Hawthorne Hedgehog! Warmest wishes to our graduating fifth graders, whom I will miss greatly - please come back and visit.

Mrs. Patterson and I will be in the office all next week, and intermittently throughout the summer. Please reach out if you need anything.

Thursday's EOY Schedule - Please join us if you are able!

10:30 - 5th Grade Rocket Launch

12:45 - Early Dismissal

*Due to early dismissal at 12:45, please note that there will be no district lunch service tomorrow. Busses are still running.

We hope to see you on our last day tomorrow!

I hope you all have a wonderful, safe, and happy summer break. Until next school year - I wish you lots of adventure, laughter, and learning!

Warmly,

Mrs. Suit

We are saying "see you later" to some wonderful educators tomorrow! Thank you for all of your work with our students and families, and for being fantastic colleagues!

• Mr. Higgins is moving to Sacajawea Middle School to teach Drama.
• Miss Hamilton is moving to Emily Dickinson, and will be their Behavior Intervention Specialist.
• Mrs. Gilbreaith is moving to Meadowlark, and will teach 2nd graders next year.
• Miss Marrs is moving to Houston, TX to be closer to family.
• Ms. Beth is moving to Big Timber, MT.
• Mr Brown will be chasing fish as a fish biologist, and will be back at the crosswalks when he can.
  
• Mr. Dunham is moving on to new adventures, as Mrs. Arnold is returning in the fall.

Next year's planned teacher teams:

5th Grade: Mr. Cech + Mrs. Alexander

4th Grade: Mr. Mayer + Mr. Hoff

3rd Grade: Mrs. McCausland + Mr. Marks

2nd Grade: Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Koschnick + Mrs. Lake

1st Grade: Mrs. Hicks + Mrs. Woods
Kindergarten: Mrs. Angst + Mrs. Smith

Specialists: Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Smith + Mrs. Arnold

Special Education/Intervention: Mrs. Feddes + Mrs. Letang

Please check at home for any remaining library books, and return to school by the last day!

You will be able to view your child’s Report Card the afternoon of Friday, June 7.

Please follow these steps to access this report:

1. Log onto your Parent Portal

2. Click on the Student Reports icon on the left side of your screen

3. Click on End of Year Report

Hello Hawthorne Parents & Guardians,

As summer quickly approaches, I’ve received many questions about what resources are available for families while school is out.

Below are a few free or low cost activities and resources that you and your children can engage in this summer:

• Kids Summer Lunch Program offers free lunch for children 18 and under Monday through
  Friday at various sites across Bozeman. More info can be found here: https://gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org/get-help/summer-meals/
• Gallatin Valley Food Bank offers food assistance for individuals and families all year long. You can call ahead to have a box made or shop in-person at their new location at 206 E. Griffin Dr. during these hours: Monday-Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Tuesday Evening 5:00pm-7:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. If you’d like to donate to the food bank, you can do so from Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. More info can be found here: https://gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org/
• The Bozeman Public Library offers various free activities for children to participate in, including read with a dog, Lego Club, “STEAM Play”, cooking classes, and more. It’s noted that “[k]ids in grades 3 to 5 lose about 20% of their school year gains in reading and 27% of their gains in math. (Source: Scholastic) Resources such as the Public Library can support continued learning through the summer. Check out these links for info: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/events/elementary-schoolers-3588 - https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/events/kids/kids-summer-learning
• Random Acts of Silliness offers opportunities for “the young and young at heart” to build community through art. Check out their next art installation and ways for children to get involved if the summer fairy gardens here: https://www.randomactsofsilliness.com/upcoming-events
• Greater Gallatin United Way Summer Camp offers a fun environment for children to learn and play all summer long. Kids can be enrolled for one week or all summer. Scholarships are available. Here’s the link to register: https://www.greatergallatinunitedway.org/kidslink-summer-camps
  
  

Andrea Lawrence

Thrive Liaison- Hawthorne Elementary

t: 406-922-4248 | f: 406-586-9376 | allthrive.org

andrea.c.lawrence@bsd7.org

The Raptor Boys Basketball players and coaches are looking forward to our 4th Annual Boys Basketball Camp, June 18-20 @ Gallatin HS. All of our teams experienced a great deal of success this past season, and we would like to share our experience and passion for basketball with the entire Gallatin Valley!

This camp has room to add more players and is open to ALL BOYS (regardless of skill level or school) entering grades 1st - 10th grade, in the Fall of 2024. We are planning to organize the following sessions, based on grade levels for the next school year:

8th - 10th Grade (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

4th - 7th Grade (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

1st - 3rd Grade (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

To register, please complete the attached camp registration flyer. Simply mail and return the signed camp waiver portion (bottom of form), along with a check or cash to cover the camp fee. All registration forms can be mailed to the following address below, or dropped off at the Gallatin HS main office (c/o Michael Claxton). Please feel free to pass on our camp information to any and all families you believe would be interested to attend our camp. Thanks for your continued interest and support of Raptor Basketball!

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS COMPLETED AFTER JUNE 1ST - SIMPLY EMAIL SCREEN SHOT PICTURE OF YOUR FORM & SUBMIT PAYMENT AT THE DOOR ON JUNE 18TH

Michael Claxton (email: michael.claxton@bsd7.org)

5483 Redhaven St.

Bozeman, MT

59718

We hope to see you in the Raptor Gym on the first day of camp, Tuesday June 18th!

Sincerely yours,

Coach Michael Claxton

Our Hawthorne Parent Advisory Council (PAC) enhances the educational experience of Hawthorne students by financing a variety of programs as well as upgrading our facility and materials.

If you are a Hawthorne Parent or Guardian, you are automatically part of the PAC!

The PAC is integral to the ongoing success of Hawthorne operations and special initiatives. We hope you’ll consider volunteering and/or supporting PAC events and fundraisers. All support is appreciated and so important to maintaining our amazing school.

• PowerSchool Parent Portal
• School Supply Lists
• School Bus Registration
• Immunization Policies & Requirements
• Monthly Lunch Menus & Online Account Payment
• KidsLink After School Care Enrollment
• Hawthorne PAC Website

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Online Meal Benefits Application

BSD7 Food Service Webpage

Online Meal Account Payments

Donations for Negative Meal Accounts

The new Hedgehog Spiritwear Store is OPEN. This is all in-stock product and ships in 7-10 days directly to the customer. Store is open 24/7/365. Customers also have the option to choose one of the text graphics and customize it! So many options! Shop Now

Email: cate.suit@bsd7.org
Website: ha.bsd7.org
Location: 405 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
Phone: 406-522-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/hawthornepac