WEEK 23
Happy National Counselor's Week!!
Thank you to our school counselor Dr. Woods for her dedication to building a positive school climate. We deeply appreciate the essential work she engages in to teach vital social-emotional skills, as well as your commitment to modeling effective conflict resolution and collaboration. Your lessons and leadership not only impact your students but create a powerful ripple effect that positively influences the entire school community. The difference you make is truly remarkable, and we are grateful for the example you set every day. We appreciate you!
Greetings World Class Parents/Guardians,
First, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the parents who came out to support during the Student Data Talks. Your time and dedication to your child’s education are truly appreciated. A special thank you to our media specialist, Ms. Lewis, for preparing the Georgia Milestones study guide copies. If you would like a copy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. I also want to thank our incredible staff for their hard work and commitment, especially for the long hours and unwavering work ethic. Your dedication is deeply appreciated.
As we continue to work together, it is critical that we remain focused on safety. Thanks to your cooperation, we’ve done well in this area, but it’s essential that we stay vigilant—especially during carpool hours. Please prioritize student safety by following the guidance of our staff during both AM and PM carpool times. We all play a role in ensuring that everyone on campus remains safe.
Additionally, I cannot emphasize enough how important student attendance is to their academic success. It’s essential that your child is present and on time every school day, unless they are genuinely ill. Our goal this year is to ensure that students miss no more than 18 days of school. While last year our overall attendance rate was 93%, our target this year is 95%, and we need your full support to help us reach this goal. Consistent attendance ensures that every student has the opportunity to receive the education they deserve.
As always, thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and nurturing your children. Your ongoing support plays a crucial role in making a positive impact, and we truly appreciate it.
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)
Reading Lexile Support
As we continue to work more on Lexile levels, here are some resources that you can utilize.
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:
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