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HAWTHORN HIGHLIGHTS
May 23, 2019
In this Issue:
- Highlights of the May 20 Board of Education Meeting
- Twelve Students Win Most Improved Student Awards
- Students Give Rich Performances in "Treasure Island"
- Pep Rally Energizes Students
- Elementary South Thanks Its Volunteers
- Fifth Graders Prepare for Big Move to Middle School
- Students vs. Teachers in Scholastic Bowl Competition
- La Kermés Brings a Taste of Latin America to Hawthorn
- A Big Welcome to New Assistant Principal
- What's Happening with the PTO
- Register Today for the Hawthorn Enrichment Institute
- Registration Deadline for Summer Music Camp is May 31
- 2018-2019 Calendar
- Tentative 2019-2020 Calendar
- Do You Have New Neighbors?
- Connect with Hawthorn
- Community Notes
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Highlights of the May 20 Board of Education Meeting
Dr. Abrego, Director of Bilingual Education and Language Acquisition, provided a review of qualitative and quantitative assessment data regarding the Middle School Dual Language program. The data focused on parent and student perception of bilingualism, parent and student satisfaction with the program and student academic performance in the areas of English language arts, Spanish literacy and social studies. In addition, students participated in a Spanish language proficiency assessment. The results indicate that the vast majority of students participating in the middle school dual language program are exceeding, meeting or approaching designated learning standards in English language arts, Spanish literacy and social studies. (Continued)
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Twelve Students Win Most Improved Student Awards
Congratulations to the 12 students in second, fifth and eighth grades who won this year’s “Most Improved” Awards. Dr. Joe Yomtoob, a former Hawthorn superintendent, and his wife, Mrs. Parichehr Yomtoob, presented the awards at a reception that took place prior to Monday’s Board of Education meeting.
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Students Give Rich Performances in "Treasure Island"
The School of Dual Language/Townline Elementary Eagle Chorus presented “Treasure Island” last week. The characters came to life as the students performed this musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale of pirates, treasure maps and mutiny.
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Pep Rally Energizes Students
Middle School South’s Pep Rally on Friday featured several wonderful performances, contests and a guessing game involving the three retiring staff, Ms. Burton, Mr. Kleinschmidt and Mr. Gomez. The sixth-grade orchestra delivered a splendid rendition of “Crystal Moon” and the Guitar Club played a number of fast and fun pieces.
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Elementary South Thanks Its Volunteers
Approximately 40 parents attended Elementary South’s Volunteer Tea on Friday morning, an event geared to thank all the parents who volunteered at Elementary South. Volunteers play a vital role in helping assure that activities such as class parties, Cape-abilities Week, book fair, climbing unit, lunch room, art adventure, or classroom centers go smoothly. Several groups of students made signs and read statements to show their appreciation for the volunteers.
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Fifth Graders Prepare for Big Move to Middle School
Fifth-grade students from several elementary schools took a tour of Middle School South so they could begin to familiarize themselves with the building they will attend in the fall. A select group of Middle School South students provided them with tips about daily life at the middle school and took them on a tour. They visited the gym, art room, the STEM room, the consumer technology room and other areas. They also learned about the wide range of clubs, from chess to the Battle of the Books club, and sports teams they could join. In this way, they are better prepared when this school becomes their home in the fall.
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Students vs. Teachers in Scholastic Bowl Competition
Teachers and students had loads of fun competing against each other at last week's Scholastic Bowl competition. In the beginning the teachers had an edge. But that edge quickly disappeared as students quickly answered a series of questions that stumped the teachers. The final score was: Students: 145; Teachers: 110.
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La Kermés Brings a Taste of Latin America to Hawthorn
Families enjoyed strolling around the wide assortment of booths and tables that comprised La Kermés, the School of Dual Language’s annual Latin American Carnival, last Friday. Volunteers provided samples of delicious snacks, main dishes and desserts from many Latin American countries, including Columbia, Mexico and Puerto Rico, including empanadas, bunuelos, and chicharrones. Children played all sorts of games from bowling to basketball. Families had a chance to win a variety of children’s games through a raffle. Children enjoyed the face-painting and temporary tattoos. Overall, the event provided a wonderful taste of the world and culture south of the border.
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A Big Welcome to New Assistant Principal
Natalie Mares, Middle School South's new Assistant Principal, was introduced at Monday's Board of Education meeting. She comes to Hawthorn from East Aurora School District 113 where she has been a high school English teacher and varsity dance team coach.
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What's Happening with the PTO
- School Supply Kits for the upcoming school year are available for purchase online now via our PTO Store through June 3rd. Kits are built with all the high quality name brand supplies your child needs and will be delivered to your home before school starts.
- While you are in the PTO Store buying school supplies, pre-order your Online Dial and Discount Card for $15 each or only $25 for both. The Online Dial is a must for birthday party invites and car-pooling. The Discount Card brings you savings on many of your favorite vendors throughout the year. You can also pre-pay elementary room party fees or 2020 Staff Appreciation. Convenient one stop shopping with Visa, Mastercard or Discover.
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