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HAWTHORN HIGHLIGHTS
March 14, 2019
In this Issue:
- Highlights of the March 11 Board of Education Meeting
- Congratulations to Science Olympiad Team
- Author Talks About the Power of Reading
- Students Create Abstract Works Inspired by Kandinsky
- Narnia Comes to Aspen Elementary
- Embracing Learning Differences at Elementary South
- Pennies for Pasta
- 123 Andrés Is Fun for Everyone
- What's Happening with the PTO
- 2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Now Open
- LHS-VHHS Fencing Summer Camp
- Register Today for the Hawthorn Enrichment Institute
- Register Today for Summer Music Camp
- 2018-2019 Calendar
- Do You Have New Neighbors?
- Connect with Hawthorn
- Community Notes
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Highlights of the March 11 Board of Education Meeting
Arturo Abrego, Director of Bilingual Education and Language Acquisition, gave a presentation on the Middle School Dual Language Program. In 2017, the Board of Education approved the expansion of the Dual Language program into the middle schools beginning with sixth grade and rolling up a grade level each year thereafter beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. The program is designed to enhance and extend students’ abilities in bilingualism, bi-literacy and multi-culturalism. Looking ahead to the 2019-2020 school year, Mr. Abrego said the program will be able to provide a middle school experience for sixth and seventh grade students using its current staff allocations. (Continued)
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Congratulations to Science Olympiad Team
The Middle School North Science Olympiad
Team placed first at the Neuqua Valley Division B Regional Competition in early March. This success qualified the team to compete at the Illinois State competition, which will take place on April 13 at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. The students from grades 6-8 competed against 32 other teams in events which tested their skills in earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and scientific problem-solving. Middle School North expresses a huge thank you to the many volunteers who helped support and challenge the students.
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Author Talks About the Power of Reading
Children’s book author Sherri Duskey Rinker
talked about the magical power of reading when she visited Townline Elementary/School of Dual Language on Monday. Presenting to all first grade students at the schools, she talked about how her grandmother inspired her to read, and how reading to her children inspired her to write children’s books. Her published books include “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site” and “Tiny and the Big Dig”.
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Students Create Abstract Works Inspired by Kandinsky
Eighth grade students in Ms. Benton’s art class at Middle School South created works inspired by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art. Whether the students were designing on a computer, painting clay bowls, drawing or painting on paper, Kandinsky’s bold style came through in their art work.
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Narnia Comes to Aspen Elementary
All Aspen Elementary students received a treat last Friday. Actors from Libertyville’s Improv Playhouse performed an adaptation of the classic tale “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” during an afternoon assembly. The actors brought the world of Narnia to life. The special event was in celebration of all the reading that Aspen students have been doing.
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Embracing Learning Differences at Elementary South
Classrooms at Elementary South are doing all sorts of fun activities in connection with Cape-Abilities Over Disabilities Week, March 11-15, which underscores the school’s embrace of learning differences. On Wednesday, Ms. Lawless’ class played games, Mrs. Reilly’s class wore their capes, and students in Ms. Krysa’s art class made logos to place on their capes.
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Pasta for Pennies
Students wore jerseys to school one day last week in connection with Townline Elementary and the School of Dual Language’s participation in Pasta for Pennies. This fundraiser is raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer. Each day has a particular theme, from pajama day to superhero day, in which students can dress up and have fun. The classroom that raises the most money will receive a free Olive Garden pasta party. The classroom winner will be announced on Friday, March 22.
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123 Andrés is Fun for Everyone
Third through fifth graders were singing and dancing as Andrés Salguero and Christina performed at the School of Dual Language during a morning assembly on March 8. Even the teachers were dancing as the Latin Grammy-winning music duo taught lessons through music. They spoke and sang in English, Spanish and regularly used sign language. Later that evening, they performed for the Hawthorn community.
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What's Happening with the PTO
- Looking for some family fun this weekend? Come on out to the PTO’s annual "Anything Goes" Variety Show on Sunday, March 17th. Enjoy the talent of our Hawthorn students and admission is free! Visit our Website for show times and more details.
- Calling all pizza lovers!! Our next restaurant night is at Lou Malnati’s in Libertyville on March 19th and 25% of your purchase will be donated back to the PTO. Visit our Website for more information including the event flyer.
- Save the date!!! Our 2nd annual Warehouse Sale is Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th. More information will be coming soon!
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