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HAWTHORN HIGHLIGHTS
August 1, 2019
In this Issue:
  • Mall Event Benefits District 73 Students
  • Annual Summer Music Camp Concert is This Friday
  • Students are Having Plenty of Fun at HEI
  • Meet with Our New Superintendent
  • What's Happening with the PTO
  • Notice About Aspen Drive Library Expansion
  • Learn English for Free
  • 2019-2020 Calendars
  • Stay in Touch with Hawthorn
  • Do You Have New Neighbors?
  • Community Notes
Mall Event Benefits District 73 Students
A snake, an African bullfrog, a coati, and a duck were just a few of the animals introduced to the crowd at Tuesday's WILD Back to School Event at the Hawthorn Mall. Parents who donated backpacks with school supplies received $15 gift certificates from Barbara's Bookstore. If you missed the event, you can still drop off backpacks with supplies at Barbara’s Bookstore in the mall and receive a gift card through August 6. The supplies will benefit District 73 elementary students. 
Annual Summer Music Camp Concert is This Friday
The community is invited to attend the annual Summer Band and Orchestra Music Camp concert. Students have been working hard to sharpen their skills and present a stellar performance. The event will take place on Friday, August 2, at 1 p.m. at Middle School South, 600 N. Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills.
Students are Having Plenty of Fun at HEI
The second session of Hawthorn Enrichment Institute is in full swing. Students are having fun making, creating, building, coloring and learning new things. This week, Vernon Hills Public Works stopped by with their big trucks. Students had a blast. 
Meet with Our New Superintendent
As Hawthorn 73 plans for the future, Superintendent Pete Hannigan would like to extend an invitation to meet with him.  He is happy to meet with Hawthorn stakeholders at a time that is convenient for you.  The meetings will be general in nature, using the following questions as a starting point for discussions:
  • What are you most proud of in Hawthorn 73?
  • What should be my top priorities as your new superintendent?
  • What are your expectations of your new superintendent?

If you have any questions for him, please bring them. His hope is that these meetings will last around 30 minutes and provide him with a nice understanding of the needs of our community.  Everything you share will be kept confidential, so please be as candid as you would like to be.  If you are interested in meeting, please send an email to elftmannb@hawthorn73.org to schedule a time to get together.

What's Happening with the PTO
  • Did you ever consider trying to get more involved with the PTO, but due to work or personal commitments didn’t think you had time? Well, we’re excited to show you how you still can!! Check out our 2 Hour Power Program! Complete the 
    Pledge Form on our website or contact our Program Coordinator at: aspenvp@hawthornpto.org for more information or with any questions! YOU Make a Difference!!!
  • Take advantage of summer savings and visit the PTO Store to 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, play-dates, and car-pooling. The Discount Card brings you savings on many of your favorite vendors throughout the year. Support the PTO with these two Hawthorn family favorites!
     
  • While on the PTO Store you can pre-pay elementary room party fees, pick up a Hawthorn Eagles key chain - they look great on backpacks, order greeting cards, a box of 30 individually wrapped cards is only $30 - always have the right card on hand!! The PTO Store offers convenient one stop shopping with Visa, Mastercard or Discover.
Notice About Aspen Drive Library Expansion
Exciting changes are coming to the Aspen Drive Library. The library is undergoing expansion. During the fall of 2019, the library will be temporarily reduced to a very small space as the project continues. The library may not be able to accommodate students in the large numbers it currently sees. For more information, please review the notifications in English and Spanish on our website
Learn English For Free
Free English classes for adults are being offered at the Hawthorn School of Dual Language. Registration will take place on Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Classes begin on September 10. For more information, review the flyer in English or Spanish.
2019-2020 Calendars
Browse the tentative 2019-2020 school year calendar or the 2019-2020 Quick Look calendar.
Stay In Touch With Hawthorn
Did you know that there are many ways to stay in touch with Hawthorn? Take your pick: The District Office number is: 847-990-4200. Over the summer, the District Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  It is closed on Fridays. The address is: 841 West End Court in Vernon Hills.
Do You Have New Neighbors?
Please let neighbors who are new to Hawthorn District 73 know that they should register their children for the school year as soon as possible. Families whose children are enrolling in District 73 schools for the first time, should fill out the required forms and turn them into the registrar during a scheduled visit. To schedule an appointment with the registrar, please call 847-990-4217 or 847-990-4280 or email the registrar at: registration@hawthorn73.org.
Community Notes
Community Notes is a section of our website that features events and activities taking place in the community. Visit the page to see what may be of interest to your family.
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