WEEK 36

Week 36 (May 19 - May 23)

Greetings World Class Hawthorne Parents & Guardians

We are buzzing with gratitude as we approach the final stretch of the school year—only 9 days left! Your students have worked hard all year, and we are so proud of their growth and resilience.

🌱 Thank You, Spring Planting Day Volunteers!
A huge thank you to all the parents who volunteered during Spring Planting Day in STEM specials! Your support helped create a memorable, hands-on experience for our students.

👑 Kids Rule the School Day
Our students did an amazing job leading the school during Kids Rule the School Day—they managed walkie talkies, sipped milk in their cups like true leaders, supported peers, and even participated actively in a faculty meeting! We loved seeing them shine in these leadership roles.

📊 GA Milestones Retesting Update
Thank you for your patience as we work through the 2025 Georgia Milestones assessment results.
• The ELA Retest scheduled for Monday, May 19 will not take place due to unpopulated scores.
• The Math Retest for selected 5th grade students will continue as planned on Tuesday, May 20.
• The ELA Retest for Grades 3 and 5 will be rescheduled district-wide. We will share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed.

📣 For Parents of 3rd & 5th Grade Students Taking the Retest
Here’s how you can support your child:
• Arrival: Ensure they arrive before 7:30 AM.
• Night Before: Encourage a full night’s sleep.
• Healthy Start: Provide a nutritious breakfast.
• Motivation: Offer kind words to boost their confidence.

📸 Don’t Miss Out—Order Your Yearbook Today! 🎉 Celebrate a year full of memories, milestones, and magical moments! Our school yearbook is a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come. Order now at www.treering.com to reserve your copy!
Capture the smiles 😄, the friendships 🤝, and the fun 🎈—before the year slips away! 🕒

🏆 Attendance Challenge Celebration – Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Hawthorne Elementary has won the inaugural Attendance Campaign Challenge! We’ll receive a trophy during a school-wide celebration, and we invite parents to join us for this exciting moment.

🏈 Flag Football Success
Congratulations to our boys’ flag football team for their two victories on Saturday against Oak Grove ES and Montgomery Gold ES! Though they fell to Montgomery Blue ES in a tough final match, we are proud of their determination throughout the season. As such, we will honor our amazing 4th & 5th grade student-athletes during a special 🥇 Sports Banquet. Tuesday, May 28th at 11:45 AM. Stay tuned for more details!

As always, thank you for your continued support. Let’s finish the year strong—Hawthorne style!

With gratitude,
Principal Henley

Proud to Serve,

-Principal Henley

#OneTeamOneDream

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

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

📣 Attention ALL Parents: It's ANNUAL VERIFICATION Time! 📣

All parents MUST complete the Annual Verification process in order to register their child for the 2025–2026 school year.
This step is mandatory for ALL returning students. Please access the flyers below for additional information.

Assistance with Annual Verification & Parent Code

If you need help with annual verification or your parent code, please see or call Mrs. Elliott, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Spanish-Speaking Families
If you require assistance in Spanish, please visit our front office on Tuesday, as this is the only day our interpreter is available on campus.

Verification Schedule
Please follow the schedule below for your child’s grade level:
Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd Grades: May 5 – May 9
2nd and 3rd Grades: May 12 – May 16
4th and 5th Grades: May 19 – May 23

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EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SY25-26

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!

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. 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!

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED SCHOLARS ACADEMY APPLICATIONS TODAY

We are excited to offer Scholars Academy, a free summer opportunity designed to support select students in grades 3, 4, & 5 to build strong foundational skills in reading and mathematics to help close any learning gaps and ensure your child feels confident and prepared for the upcoming school year.
We invite you to take advantage of this valuable program—at no cost to you—to keep your child learning, growing, and thriving all summer long.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!

IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!!!

THIS WEEK

MAY 19-23

ANNUAL VERIFICATION CONTINUES -All parents MUST complete the Annual Verification process in order to register their child for the 2025–2026 school year.
Monday May 19th- Speech Pathologist Day
Tuesday May 20th- GA Milestones MATH RETEST
Tuesday May 20th-MAY PARENT CAFE' Virtual mtg. @ 6 pm ---> https://bit.ly/TechCafeMay25 (See Flyers Below)
Wednesday, May 21st- GA Milestones RETEST make-ups
Wednesday, May 21st - Lakeside Senior Walk at Hawthorne ES -8 am
Thursday, May 22nd - "Attendance is the Key Success" Trophy Celebration -1:30 pm (GYM) -Parents are welcome to attend

Friday, May 23rd -Field Day & Classroom Parties (Class Parties will be facilitated in each teacher's classroom)

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 26-30

ANNUAL VERIFICATION CONTINUES -All parents MUST complete the Annual Verification process in order to register their child for the 2025–2026 school year.
Monday, May 26th - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 27th - Pre-Kindergarten Moving Up Program -9:00 am
Tuesday, May 27th - Kindergarten End of Year Celebration - 10:00 am
Wednesday, May 28th -Awards Ceremony 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (times will vary)
Wednesday, HES Sports Banquet -11;45 am
Thursday, May 29th - Last Day of School
Thursday, May 29th- Grade posting ends
Thursday, May 29th - 5th Grade Bridging/Awards Ceremony (at Lakeside High School) -6 pm

MAY - PARENT TECH CAFE'

GA MILESTONES RESOURCES

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GA MILESTONES PRACTICE TESTS

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GA MILESTONES PARENT RESOURCES

Reading Lexile Support

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

What is MAP GROWTH?

MAP Fluency Student Experience Video

Click HERE TO SHOP HAWTHORNE ES SPIRT WEAR & SWAG

Click here for the DCSD VOLUNTEER TRAINING

CLICK HERE To sign off on your Child's Device User Agreement

School Safety is a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Click HERE to learn more about SCHOOL SAFETY

Morning & Afternoon Dismissal

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)

Thank you in advance for your patience as we strive to ensure that your students are safe during arrival and dismissal during the first few weeks of school. 😊Thank you!

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

LUNCH FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

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.