Greeting World-Class Parents and Guardians,

Despite two unexpected internet outages across the district, we powered through and had an absolutely incredible week!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spring Fest 2025! Your energy, support, and smiles made the event truly unforgettable. From fun activities to meaningful connections, it was a beautiful celebration of our school community. The PTA board couldn’t have done it without your support.

A huge congratulations again to our phenomenal 1st grade team for earning the title of Team of the Month! Your commitment, collaboration, and pursuit of excellence continue to set the bar high—thank you for leading by example.

Bravo to Mr. Conger, Ms. Maike Caudle Rozhavsky, and our talented student artists for curating such a breathtaking art showcase. The event was a beautiful celebration of creativity, and it would not have been possible without your dedication and vision. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Maike Caudle Rozhavsky for her generous purchase of frames to showcase our students’ artwork. Your thoughtful contribution added a professional and personal touch that truly elevated the presentation of their creative efforts. It meant so much to our students to see their work honored in such a special way.

Congratulations to the following students for having their artwork recognized among all the incredible pieces displayed! Your creativity, effort, and artistic talent truly stood out—what an amazing accomplishment! We are so proud of you for sharing your gifts with our school community

Grades 3-5:

1st place: Zimri Pacheco Castillo (Pictured Above)

Honorable Mentions:

Lorian Johnson

Varsha Mugunthan

Cassidy Nixon

To Mrs. Birnbaum, Ms. Shegog & Ms. Brown who helped bring Exceptional Children's Week to life: thank you. Your enthusiasm and inclusive spirit continue to inspire, and it’s a joy to see how our community embraces and celebrates every learner. A sincere thank you as well to Mr. Cannon for thoughtfully organizing the post-it notes on the KINDNESS wall and ensuring the space is beautifully arranged and welcoming. Your attention to detail creates a meaningful and uplifting environment that perfectly reflects the overall climate and culture of our school.

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Elliott for spearheading our school fundraiser, which made it possible for us to win our brand-new book vending machine! Your dedication, organization, and commitment to our students’ success continue to make a lasting impact. We’re also grateful to Mr. Davis for taking the time to carefully set up the new vending machine. Thanks to your support, we’re now ready to stock it with books and create an exciting new way for students to access and enjoy reading

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

La Amistad will be closed on Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of the Easter holiday weekend. There will be NO La Amistad afterschool programming on this day for Hawthorne Elementary School Students: Parents, we kindly ask that you make alternate arrangements for your child’s care on this date. Please notify your child’s teacher of transportation changes in advance.

Lost & Found - Please take a moment to visit our Lost and Found to retrieve any of your child’s missing items—jackets, sweaters, hats, lunchboxes, water bottles, and more. Unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill at the end of each month, so be sure to check before they’re gone. Thank you for your help in keeping our Lost and Found clear and your student’s belongings where they belong!

Square 1 Art - Your students have been working diligently in art class this year, expanding their knowledge and skill sets. We have done a recent project and submitted it to Square1 Art, a company that can scan in student artwork and utilize it as desired to make keepsakes that can be cherished for years to come. See the flyer below for more details, but you should expect to see your child's artwork from this project coming home this week, along with their customized catalogs, displaying many different options available for purchase. The DEADLINE TO ORDER is Friday, APRIL 25th, and ordered items should arrive in time for Mother's Day! Additionally, ALL PROCEEDS this year will go directly towards additional funding for the ART PROGRAM here at Hawthorne! As an added bonus, you can also upload your own artwork or pictures and order items featuring those uploads prior to April 25, 2025, and Hawthorne will still get credit for those purchases, too! Happy Shopping and thank you for your ongoing support of our school!

As we move forward, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment. Please remind your children that while we are committed to providing enriching opportunities for growth, this can only be achieved when positive behavior is consistently demonstrated. We’ve made great progress, but we must remain vigilant—especially during carpool hours. I kindly ask that everyone continue to follow staff instructions during both AM and PM carpool to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Additionally, I’d like to highlight the critical role of consistent student attendance in supporting academic success. Our goal is for no student to miss more than 18 days of school, aiming for a 95% attendance rate this year—up from 93% last year. Your support is key to achieving this target, as consistent attendance lays the foundation for providing the best education possible for every student.

Once again, thank you for your support and dedication. It’s truly an honor to collaborate with each of you in educating and nurturing your children. Let’s finish strong and continue the great work we’ve been doing together! Let’s make this week count—on purpose as we continue to Go for G.O.L.D - Growing Our Learners Daily!

Proud to Serve,

-Principal Henley

#OneTeamOneDream

#Going for the G.O.L.D. (Growing Our Learners Daily)

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As our 3rd–5th grade students prepare to take the Georgia Milestones, we want to lift their spirits, boost their confidence, and celebrate their hard work with a week of fun Dress-Up Days! This is an exciting time, and we know that with the support of our families, students will rise to the challenge.

Each themed day is designed to motivate, encourage, and remind our students that they are prepared, they are capable, and they are not alone—we’re cheering them on every step of the way!

We invite you to join us in making this week memorable. Help your child participate in the dress-up fun, speak words of encouragement each morning, and remind them how proud we are of their progress. With positivity at home and focus at school, we know our students will shine!

Upcoming Events

APRIL

• Monday, April 21st - Wear RED
• Monday, April 21st - Chick-fil-A biscuits for SALE during Carpool in support of 5th Grade EOY activities
• Monday, April 21st - La Amistad is CLOSED in observance of Easter, Parents please make alternate arrangements for your students and inform their teachers.
• Tuesday, April 22nd- Wear GREEN - Happy Earth DAY
• Tuesday, April 22nd- Bus Driver Day (students are asked to give their bus driver a card (cards can be student created)
• Wednesday,, April 23rd-Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
• Wednesday,, April 23rd - Chick-fil-A biscuits for SALE during Carpool in support of 5th Grade EOY activities
• Thursday, April 24, 2025-Wear a Tie
• Thursday, April 24, 2025,- NEW date for DCSD Mock Test from 8:00 am until 11:00 am
• Friday, April 25th- Wear bright color & boots w/ jeans - National Gummy Bear Day (4/27/25)
• Friday, April 25th- Chick-fil-A biscuits for SALE during Carpool in support of 5th Grade EOY activities
• Friday, April 25th - DEADLINE TO ORDER SQUARE 1 ART at www.square1art.com/shop
• Saturday, April 26th - HES SPIRIT DAY FUNDRAISER at Chipotle 4-8 PM
• Monday, April 28th- National Superhero Day- Staff and students can dress up as a Superhero,, GA Milestones Pep Rally

MAY

• Thursday, May 1st- GMAS Math Section 1
• Friday, May 2nd- GMAS Math Section 2
• Friday, May 2nd - School Nutrition Appreciation Day
• Friday, May 2nd Grades due
• Saturday, May 3rd-Spring Festival -RAIN MAKE-UP DATE
• Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th -Teacher Appreciation Week
• Monday, May 5th- GMAS MAKE UP DAY
• Tuesday, May 6th- ELA Section 1
• Wednesday, May 7th- ELA Section 2
• Wednesday, May 7th- PBIS/KONA ICE DAY
• Thursday, May 8th- ELA Section 3
• Friday, May 9th – Science Section 1 and 2
• Monday, May 12th- MAKE UP DAY
• Tuesday, May 13th - MAKE UP DAY
• Wednesday, May 14th - KIDS RULE THE SCHOOL
• Thursday, May 15th- Planting Day during STEM Specials
• Friday, May 16th - Planting Day during STEM Specials
• Friday May 16th - Bike to School Day
• Friday, May 16th - Hawthorne Hive Benefit Basketball Game 5:30 pm

• Monday May 18th- Speech Pathologist Day

• Tuesday May 19th-Wednesday, May 21st- Milestones RETEST dates

• Wednesday, May 21st - Lakeside Senior Walk -8 am

• Friday, May 23rd -Field Day & Classroom Parties (times/locations will vary)
• Tuesday, May 27th - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Graduation
• Wednesday, May 28th -Awards Ceremony 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (times will vary)
• Wednesday, HES Sports Banquet
• Wednesday, May 28th - Years of Service Celebration – Retirement -3 pm
• Thursday, May 29th - Last Day of School
• Thursday, May 29th- Grade posting ends
• Thursday, May 29th - 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony (at Lakeside High School) -6 pm

Summer school 🏫 Registration is open. Whether your child needs extra help or just wants to try something new, we’ve got something for everyone. Registration is open until April 22, so don’t wait!

Greetings Hawthorne Families!

Your students have been working diligently in art class this year, expanding their knowledge and skill sets. We have done a recent project and submitted it to Square1 Art, a company that can scan in student artwork and utilize it as desired to make keepsakes that can be cherished for years to come. See the attached flyer for more details, but you should expect to see your child's artwork from this project coming home this week, along with their customized catalogs, displaying many different options available for purchase. The DEADLINE TO ORDER is Friday, APRIL 25th, and ordered items should arrive in time for Mother's Day! Additionally, ALL PROCEEDS this year will go directly towards additional funding for the ART PROGRAM here at Hawthorne! As an added bonus, you can also upload your own artwork or pictures and order items featuring those uploads prior to Friday, APRIL 25th and Hawthorne will still get credit for those purchases, too! Happy Shopping and thank you for your ongoing support of our school!

As we continue to work more on Lexile levels, here are some resources that you can utilize.

• Resources for Parents

• 21st Century Word List for students to know

• Lexile Grade Level Charts

Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal

The drop-off times in front of the school are below:

7:00 am - Buses

7:05 am - Car Riders

7:45 am - Tardy bell

Morning announcements begin at 7:45.

Car riders:: When picking students up, parents should have the Hawthorne ES Car Rider Tag visible in their car. If the Car Rider Tag is not visible, parents are required to park, come into the building and provide Identification. Thank you for your patience as we simply want to keep your students' safe.

Early Check Out: should occur prior to 1:50 pm.

The pick-up times for dismissal are below:

Bus riders-2:25:pm; Car riders 2:35 pm (front of building after buses) & walkers (Side door)

BUS ROUTES

DCSD bus routes can be found on the district website: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/bus-routes/. Hawthorne ES morning bus routes are below along with the district

HES will have free lunch this year however, we still need your support with completing the Meal Application Information 2024-2025. Only 1 Application Needed per family:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/

Please ALL complete this application process even if you plan to bring lunch for your child daily or believe that you will not qualify. This is very important, this impacts funding for Title 1.

Please click link for English/Spanish application.

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/featured-news/free-reduced-meal-applications-sy-2024-2025/

Email: kia_henley@dekalbschoolsag.org
Website: https://www.hawthornees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

Location: 2535 Caladium Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: 678-874-2802