Hawthorne Happenings

• Monday, September 30:
  PIR Day -- No School for Students
• Wednesday, October 2:
  School Custodian Appreciation Day
• Friday, October 4:
  Hedgehog Jog at Beall Park - Save the Date!
• October 16:
  Student Picture Retake Day (8:30-11:30)
• October 17-18:
  PIR Days / No School

📆 Mark Your Calendars:

• Thursday, December 19:
  Hawthorne Winter Concert
• Friday, April 25:
  Celebration of Children & the Arts 2025

The best way to report your child's absence to Mrs. Patterson in the office is via email at amber.patterson@bsd7.org. Email is the quickest, most efficient way to communicate with the office!

Attendance can also be reported on the automated attendance line at 406-522-6710. If you prefer to log on to the parent portal and report an absence online that is also an option, but it does not have to be reported online. Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Meyer are the only people who can record absences in PowerSchool. (The parent portal attendance reporting is just a third way to report.)

Thanks for your continued communication, families!

Hawthorne's annual Hedgehog Jog is right around the corner!

WHAT:

This is our one and only PAC general budget fundraiser of the year, and provides funding for extracurricular activities such as field trips, classroom supplies, technology in the classroom, ice rink supplies, Hawks activities, after school foreign language, teacher appreciation, extra teacher continuing education, and so much more!

WHEN + WHERE:

• Friday, September 27 @ 8:00: Pep Rally on the Playground with Champ and MSU Spirit Squad!
• Friday, October 4: Hedgehog Jog at Beall Park - See Class Schedule Below!

HOW:
Sign your student up on our online participation platform, 99Pledges, and start fundraising! Students and classrooms are eligible for a variety of participant prizes!

WHO:
YOU! We need 10-12 volunteers per grade level to help support our joggers! Please consider SIGNING UP HERE!

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

• Justus Entertainment

• The Mountain Project

• Bozeman Running Co

• Big Sky Wind Drinkers

Greater Gallatin United Way KidsLink will hosting their first PIR Day of the year this upcoming Monday, September 30. The theme is "Where the Wild Things Are." It will be located at Whittier School and they have a few slots left. Families can register students in the Enrollsy app.

They will also host the GGUW Kid's Fest on Sunday, October 6th, at the Dinosaur Park. This community event will feature face painting, games, prizes, pumpkins, and food – a fun day for the whole family. See more information in the flyer below!

Please join the BSD7 Elementary Health Enhancement Teachers and MSU Health Enhancement Majors at the 10th annual Bozeman School District K-5 Bike Rodeo!

• Tuesday, October 15th: Open house event from 4:00-6:00pm
• Meadowlark Elementary School
• Students bring a parent, your bike, and a helmet!

Come to the rodeo on October 15 to get a “check up” for your bicycle, ride through obstacle courses,

learn hand signals, check your helmet fit and have fun learning bicycle safety.

* Bikes will be available to borrow upon request

If your household qualified for free or reduced meals last year, and you have not yet submitted an application this school year, students in your household will switch to FULL PAY on October 20, 2024.

Apply now at www.myschoolapps.com. Paper applications are also available at the main office at all schools. Call 406-522-6380 with any questions.

Mr. Mayer's class completed a STEAM challenge using marshmallows!
Students worked in groups to see which group could suspend their marshmallow the highest using spaghetti noodles, string, and tape.

On Mondays & Fridays, Hawthorne is in need of additional support on crosswalks as students arrive and depart from school each day. Volunteers would be paired with staff members on either our Rouse, Lamme or Church crosswalks.

Please sign up to volunteer for duties at Hawthorne if you are interested! We cross students from 8:00-8:15 in the mornings, as well as 3:10-3:25 in the afternoons. Please come into the office a couple of minutes early to check in before duty, and we'll get you a yellow vest and let you know where we need help!

Thank you for your time & support!

The Montana State University Health Enhancement Majors Club, in conjunction with the Montana State University Track athletes will be hosting the first ever Fall Little Bobcat Track event Sunday, September 29th, 1:00pm to 3:00 pm at the MSU Track behind the football field on the Montana State University campus.

All students in kindergarten through Grade 8 are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this event. This event will allow students to learn and experience the different events in track and field, such as learning how to high jump, throw a javelin, long jump and participate in many other fitness activities.

The cost will be $15 per athlete to be paid at the event with cash or check.

Please register online here: https://forms.gle/1np4KKV82aoFNVK5A

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Orendorff at karie.orendorff@montana.edu , 406-994-6339.

Upcoming Events & Information:

• October 4: Hedgehog Jog at Beall Park
  
• General PAC Fund Fundraiser, first of two major annual fundraisers
• Volunteers, for all grades, needed to tally laps!
• New School Wide Art Residencies this Year:
  
• Drawing lessons with Allison McGree in every class!
• Last Best Comedy Improv (3rd - 5th grades)
• Dance Residencies (1st - 2nd grades)
• We're looking for a Classroom Parent Representative for each class - let your teacher know if you are interested!
  
  

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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.

The Hawthorne PAC will meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 8:30-9:30. Follow along on social media (Facebook Page, Instagram, and YouTube) for announcements regarding upcoming meetings and events!

BSD7 has many open positions (both full- and part-time), including several at Hawthorne Elementary! Check out the openings at Hawthorne Open Position List HERE and the complete BSD7 Open Position List HERE, and feel free to pass along to contacts who may be interested and a great fit!

• 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

Playground supervision will begin at 8:00 am. Students are welcome to arrive for an early recess on the playground at that time. For safety reasons, students may not be dropped off prior to 8:00 am.

School begins at 8:15 am each day. Please note that students are marked "Tardy" by our office staff if they arrive after our morning bell.

Students in grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 3:15 pm each day, with kindergarten classes dismissing a few minutes before the final bell. Please remember that there is no pick-up or drop-off in our staff lot on Mendenhall, as students are not safe crossing through this unsupervised space with poor visibility and moving vehicles.

Please follow the Hawthorne Parking Map below for arrival or dismissal. Note that we have three guarded crosswalks, so please feel free to utilize parking on nearby blocks rather than attempting to park on Lamme or Mendenhall during heavy traffic times.

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

Monthly Lunch Menus

BSD7 Food Service Webpage

Online Meal Account Payments

Online Meal Benefits Application

Donations for Negative Meal Accounts

Through our district’s partnership with Greater Gallatin United Way, we are excited to share that we expect to be able to offer our after-school program once again this school year. This program is hosted daily from 3:15-5:45pm. Please see the links below to find more information, including the opportunity to enroll now:

HELPFUL LINKS:

Learn about KidsLINK

KidsLINK Account Sign-Up for New Families

Parent Portal Login for Existing Members

Hawks Co-Directors: Jayne Johnson and Caroline Banks

At Hawthorne, we treasure the ability to include volunteers in supporting student learning and activities! If you might be interested in volunteering in our community in some way this year, please see the district's Volunteer Website to read the handbook and complete the disclosure forms for our office.

Note: A volunteer is considered supervised when in the classroom, or when in the presence of a BSD7 employee. A volunteer is considered “unsupervised” when not always in the presence of a BSD7 employee (for example, on a cross country ski outing). If you plan to accompany a class as an unsupervised volunteer, please complete one of these online applications. Please note these can take several weeks to process. If you have any questions or troubles with the process, please contact me! As always, thanks for being part of our school community and supporting our students.

Healthy KidsPack delivers bags of nutritious snacks and kid-friendly groceries to students K-12 every Friday to eat over the weekend. The program is free and open to all; there are no income requirements. This year, Healthy KidsPacks will feature a rotating menu and include many Montana-made snacks. You can also stretch your budget with the KidsPantry program. To learn more about both programs visit gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org and click “Child Nutrition” or send any questions to kidspack@thehrdc.org.

To sign up, CLICK HERE or reach out to our office for a paper form.

Our new BSD7 K-5 Student Handbook is finalized for the 2024-25 school year. This is also linked to our new website, but please take some time to read through it before school begins.

Please Note: Smart watches or watches with phone/communication capabilities will be expected to stay home or remain turned off and in backpacks until dismissal.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Superintendent Casey Bertram will share weekly emails on Friday afternoons, as well as monthly District newsletters that focus on important themes and highlight school activities. Please be sure to update your email address(es) and be sure to select “Receive Mail” on PowerSchool to receive important updates and district communication.

Our office will send out electronic newsletters weekly throughout the school year, and classroom teachers will also send out regular updates and classroom communications.

Instagram: @hawthornebozeman; @hawthorne_elementary_pac

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