WEEK 25

Greetings Hawthorne Hive Families! 🐝

We extend our sincere appreciation to our PTA for generously providing lunch for our staff on Friday. Their efforts help ensure that Hawthorne remains a place where both students and staff feel valued and encouraged.

We are also proud of our Hawthorne Elementary School Dance Team. Under the leadership of Ms. Massey and Ms. Culliver, our dancers earned 3rd Place in Area 1 and 7th overall in the district. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work and the staff who supported them at the Area 1 Finals: inclusive of Mr. Barnes, Ms. Shegog, Ms. White, Ms. Lester, Ms. Wyatt, Ms. Martin, Mrs. S. Jackson, Ms. McKandes, Mrs. King, and Ms. Washington.

We would also like to thank the families who came out to support their 2nd and 3rd graders during last week's concert. Your presence and encouragement helped make the performances even more special for our students.

A special thank you to Mrs. Kim for leading a wonderful 2nd and 3rd Grade concert. Our students did an outstanding job showcasing their musical talents through singing, bell choir, and speaking roles. We also appreciate our teachers, Ms. Pope as well as Mr. Hodges, Ms. Culliver, Ms. Famularo, Ms. Martin, Mrs. McCoy, Ms. Edenfield, Ms. Sprauve, and Mrs. White - for supporting students both before and during the performance, helping to make this a memorable experience for our families.

As we begin Week 25, we hope our Hawthorne families had a wonderful and restful February Break. We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a strong continuation of the school year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful experiences. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

This week we look forward to seeing you at our Scholastic Book Fair, which will be open from Tuesday, February 24th through Friday, February 27th, and at our African American History Program on Friday, February 27th at 9:00 AM. We are so excited for our students to shop and discover new books! To make this event a success, we truly need a few extra helping hands.

If you’re able to volunteer, please sign up using the link below—we would greatly appreciate your support! 👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44A8AD2DABF94-62187545-hesspring#/ Thank you for helping us make the Book Fair a wonderful experience for our students!

We are excited to celebrate reading, history, and learning with our students and families! As a reminder, please join us for our Spirit Day at Panda Express - 4004 Lavista Rd on Saturday, February 28th, from 10:00 AM–10:30 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends while supporting our school.

You can also stop by after cheering on our students at the basketball games at Henderson Middle School, beginning at 9:30 AM. Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to a wonderful day of school spirit and community!

We are truly grateful to our families for your ongoing support and partnership. Your encouragement and involvement make a meaningful difference, helping our students thrive, build confidence, and shine both inside and outside the classroom.

📅 THIS WEEK

-February 23rd - School Reopens

-February 24th-February 27th - Scholastic Book Fair

-February 25th -(K/1st Grade Round Up & Interest Tour - (8:30 am)

-February 25th - HES Talent Show Auditions - 2:30 pm

-February 26th - HES Talent Show Auditions - 2:30 pm

-February 27th - African American History Month Program (9 am – in-person)

--February 28th - HES Basketball team competes at Henderson Middle school

1. GIRLS TEAM A 1st & 2nd Game: February 28, 2026 ⏰9:00 am & 10:30 am
2. GIRLS TEAM B First Game: February 28, 2026 ⏰12:45 pm
3. BOYS TEAM B First Game: February 28, 2026⏰11:15 am
4. BOYS TEAM A First Game: February 28, 2026⏰12:00 pm

-February 28th - Panda Express Saturday, ALL DAY from 10am-10:30pm - 4004 Lavista Rd, Tucker, 30084 - (See FLYER BELOW)

📅 MARCH

-March 1st-7th - School Social Worker's Week

-March 2nd- Read Across America Day

-March 4th-Kona Ice PBIS Day

-March 9th-13th - Math & Wellness Week

-March 13th- Independent Learner Day- Staff Professional Learning Day (No-In Person School)

-March 16th-27th- Spring MAP Testing

-March 19th - Hawthorne Arts Night/Talent Show & General PTA Mtg.

-March 20th - Spring Individuals, Classroom Groups/ Sports Teams/ Clubs picture day

-March 20th - Georgia STEM Day

-March 23-27- Spring Teacher Conferences- (more details coming soon)

Go Hornets 🐝
Proud to Serve,
Principal Henley
#OneTeamOneDream #WeAreALLIN
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We are excited to welcome you back from February Break with one of our favorite events of the year—our Spring Book Fair! The fair will be open for shopping this Tuesday, February 24–27, from 7:00–8:30 a.m. each morning.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new books, explore favorite series, and build their home libraries—while supporting our school at the same time. Every purchase helps us continue to grow literacy opportunities for all of our students.

💳 eWallets are available again this year! Families can easily set up a digital payment option for their child, and any remaining funds from previous fairs can be transferred to a new eWallet.

🎉 Family Shopping Event!

Join us on Friday, February 27, from 10:00–11:30 a.m., immediately following our Sensational Black History Month Program (beginning at 9:00 a.m.), to shop together with your child. We would love to see you there! Let’s make this Book Fair our best one yet!

Thank you for supporting reading, supporting our students, and supporting Hawthorne.

Additional details, volunteer opportunities, and eWallet instructions are included below.

We are seeking parent and family volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteering at the Book Fair is a wonderful way to support our students, assist with setup and shopping times, and help create an exciting and welcoming experience for our school community. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the week, and even a small amount of time makes a big difference. If you are interested in helping, please sign up using the SignUp Genius link below.

Volunteer Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44A8AD2DABF94-62187545-hesspring#/

Easy EWallet Instructions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gbu9AZea0MLhZXA77j0GPoChmSOILGV0KwMpQSi29lA/edit?tab=t.0

Book Fair Home Page:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hawthorneelementaryschool28

📢 Purchase Your 2025-2026 Yearbook Today!

Yearbooks are available for $27.25 plus tax. The deadline to purchase is April 25, 2026.

To order your yearbook:
• Scan the QR code on the flyer above or visit: www.TREERING.com
• Enter the school passcode: 1014588341651501
• You may also use this direct link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014588341651501

Steps to complete your order:
• Create an account or log in to www.TREERING.com
• Add your student to their teacher’s class roster
• Purchase your yearbook
• Customize your student’s free personal pages included with each purchase
• Upload photos to the shared school file
• Send and request signatures from friends

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions — we’re excited to create a great yearbook for our students!

I understand how personal this conversation is because our schools are more than buildings; they’re communities, memories, and milestones for our families. Here’s what you should know about the scenarios and the process:

• At this stage, no decisions have been made.
• The scenarios being discussed are a starting point for feedback.
• This feedback phase will continue through May.
• The feedback collected through our survey will be used to reiterate and then release new scenarios for community feedback.
• Just because a school is or is not impacted in this first round of scenarios doesn’t mean that won’t change in the second or third rounds.
• Final recommendations are not expected until late 2026.
• There will be no changes for the 2026–27 school year.
• Any approved changes would be phased in over 6–8 years.
• During this process, every school may be impacted in some way, which is why your voice matters so much.

I encourage you to review the information and FAQs available on the SAP website, visit the links below, attend an upcoming community meeting, and share your feedback via the SAP Scenario Survey.

Thank you for engaging in this important work for our students and our future.

District Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS6LK2R

Student Assignment Project (SAP): https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/divisions/access-and-opportunity/student-assignment/sapSee link below.

At Hawthorne ES, our students are proudly participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. Students are building healthy habits while helping children with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.

📅 Donation Deadline: February 27, 2026
❤️ Raised: $754.16 | 🎯 Goal: $10,000

We are on our way and need your support! Every donation makes a difference and inspires kindness, wellness, and leadership in our students.

👏 Special salute to our Student Heart Heroes:
Karina C. – $442.93 & $88.34
Rylan C. – $83.19
Mary M. – $41.30
Kylah R. – $20.87
Lyla M. – $15.65
Ruby M. – $15.65
Ada M. – $15.65
Julia M. – $10.58
Adrine A. – $10.00
Ashtyn O. – $10.00

Thank you for helping us create a healthier future—one heart at a time! ❤️

The Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation is looking for engaged parents and caregivers to help lead and support our work during the 2026–2028 school years. We have several two-year term positions open and hope to fill them by April.

✨ Open Leadership Positions

• Foundation Executive Board: Vice President, Secretary

• Committee Chairs: Communications, Care, Grants

The Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to support a superior academic experience for every Hawthorne student through short- and long-term initiatives that directly benefit our school community.

💛 Recent Foundation Wins Include:

• Raising critical donations to support school priorities

• Partnering with school leadership to launch the Alliance Theatre Artist-in-Residence program, bringing professional teaching artists into classrooms through theatre-based learning

• Helping deliver the new outdoor classroom

• Supporting the Hawthorne mural, STEM garden, and campus-wide beautification and planting projects

If you’re interested in giving back, building community, and helping shape the future of Hawthorne, we’d love to have you involved!

👉 Learn more about the open positions and committee roles here:
Hawthorne Foundation - Committees

Questions? Curious but not sure where you fit? Reach out — we’re happy to talk!

Deanna Murphy and Elisha Smith, Co-Presidents: president@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.org

Sally Cargo, Treasurer: treasurer@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.org

Last week, we successfully conducted both our monthly Fire Drill and Level 3 Safety Drill while the DCSD Safe Schools Team observed. Our students demonstrated excellent focus, responsibility, and understanding of safety procedures. Thanks to this strong teamwork, Hawthorne ES earned a perfect score of 100 plus 2 extra credit points, totaling 102 points.

These drills are essential in helping us maintain a safe and prepared school environment. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.

📣 Second Semester Attendance Challenge: Your Presence Is Power! 💪

From January through April, Hawthorne ES is participating in a districtwide attendance challenge that encourages students to show up, stay engaged, and finish the school year strong. Led by our very own Attendance Avenger, students will enjoy grade-level activities, school spirit events, and friendly competitions that celebrate the importance of being present every day.

We are especially excited because Hawthorne ES won the district attendance contest last year—and this year, we’re aiming to do it again! Our district is closing in on its strategic goal of 95% attendance, and your continued partnership plays a vital role in helping us reach and maintain that goal.

🌳 February Attendance Celebration
Throughout the month of February, we will celebrate daily student attendance by adding leaves to our Attendance Tree each day students are present—watch it grow as our commitment to showing up grows too!

Below is a morning checklist that was provided to each student to take home and use daily as a helpful tool in establishing consistent routines, supporting on-time arrival, and promoting strong attendance habits.

🚗✨ Arrival & Dismissal Reminders ✨🚶‍♀️

As we continue a successful school year, please review and follow our arrival and dismissal expectations to ensure a smooth and safe day for all students. Our late student arrivals are starting to become a huge disruption to our classrooms and are impacting teaching and learning. Please make it a daily priority to have your child arrive to school on time, please see below.:

🌅 Morning Arrival:
🕖 7:00 AM – School doors open and breakfast begins.
🍽️ 7:15 AM –Intervention & Enrichment starts. This is a critical time for academic support and acceleration—please ensure your child arrives on time.

⏰ 7:40 AM – Breakfast service ends.
📣 7:40 AM – Morning announcements begin.
📘 7:45 AM – Instruction begins promptly.
🏁 Afternoon Dismissal:
🕝 2:15 PM – Dismissal begins & typically follows this order:
➡️bus riders
➡️ van riders
➡️ car riders

➡️ walkers
➡️ aftercare
Please remember that our buses must be in line first.
🕝 2:35 PM-2:40 PM – All students should be fully dismissed from classrooms.
🕒 2:45 PM – Students not picked up by this time will be sent to aftercare, and a drop-in fee will apply. Communication is key!

Late Pick-Up Procedures

In order to ensure the safety and supervision of all students, Hawthorne Elementary has established the following late pick-up procedures:

• Dismissal ends at 2:45 PM.

• Any student not picked up by 2:45 PM, upon arrival -parents will need to complete the Late Pick-Up Roster.

• Three (3) late pick-ups may result in a referral to the school’s social worker for additional support and follow-up.

Your partnership helps us create a safe and focused environment for all hornets. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

🌟 Parents, we need your feedback! So far, 165 GA Climate Surveys have been completed, but our performance level is still low. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us boost parent engagement. ✅ Your feedback matters and directly supports our school’s growth!

Our school values your voice and partnership. The FY27 Title I Stakeholder Input Survey will be open from February 13, 2026, through March 7, 2026. We encourage all families to complete this important survey.

Your feedback helps our school make decisions about academic priorities, student support, and family engagement. The information collected is used to help develop our School Parent Compact, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and our school improvement goals.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the link below.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us strengthen our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

The Hawthorne ES Instructional Advisory Committee invites staff, students,& families to participate in Black History Spirit Week, February 23–27. As we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month, this week will honor the achievements, contributions, and lasting impact of Black Americans through schoolwide participation and themed activities. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful milestone together!

We invite all parents of rising Kindergarten and 1st grade students to join us to learn more about our school and what to expect for the upcoming school year. We look forward to welcoming your family!

🎭 Hawthorne Talent Show Auditions — Sign Up Now! Is your child ready to shine on stage? Auditions for the Hawthorne Talent Show are coming up on February 25th & 26th @ 2:30 pm.

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join us for our African American History Month Program on
📅 February 27th
⏰ 9:00 AM

You are in for a real treat as our students take the stage to celebrate history, culture, and excellence through powerful performances. Their hard work and talent will truly shine!

🎤🎶 We can’t wait to see you there and cheer on our amazing students. Don’t miss this special event!

The HES basketball team is ready to take the championship this year, and the excitement tips off soon! 💪🔥

📅 GIRLS TEAM A First Game: February 28, 2026 ⏰9:00 am

📅 GIRLS TEAM A First Game: February 28, 2026 ⏰10:30 am

📅 GIRLS TEAM B First Game: February 28, 2026 ⏰12:45 pm

📅 BOYS TEAM B First Game: February 28, 2026⏰11:15 am

📅 BOYS TEAM A First Game: February 28, 2026⏰12:00 pm

🏫 Location: Henderson Middle School

We need everyone to come out, show school spirit, and cheer on our team as they start their championship run! 📣. Let’s pack the gym and support our HES Basketball teams!

Join Us for Our Next Spirit Night at Panda Express - 4004 Lavista Rd!

Mark your calendars and support our school on Saturday, February 28, anytime between 10:00 AM and 10:30 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to our school community!

📍 Location: 4004 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
📄 Flyer attached (English and Spanish)

Thank you for your continued support—we hope to see you there!

Books have the power to transport us to different worlds, spark imagination, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Read Across America Day is celebrated annually on March 2nd. This special day honors the magic of reading and inspires children and adults alike to pick up a book and explore the wonders within its pages. On March 2nd, we invite staff and students to wear a GREEN shirt with words, because words are everywhere and remind us of the power of reading, language, and expression.

Please make sure ALL students know their LEXILE levels. Some classes even have them displayed on computers to help guide independent reading. Let’s make this week a fun and engaging celebration of literacy for our whole school!

We’re excited to celebrate our students with a special PBIS Reward Day featuring Kona Ice! on Wednesday. March 4th...🎉

Students who have demonstrated positive behavior, responsibility, and respect will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing treat as part of our schoolwide PBIS celebration. We are proud of the hard work our students show each day in making positive choices and contributing to a strong school community.

Please check with your child’s teacher to determine their status for earning this incentive. Parents, thank you for your continued partnership and support in reinforcing our PBIS expectations at home!

We are excited to announce our upcoming Math & Wellness Week taking place March 9–March 13! This special week is designed to help our scholars see the powerful connection between strong minds and healthy bodies. Throughout the week, students will engage in fun, hands-on math activities while also learning the importance of physical wellness, positive habits, and overall well-being.

Math is everywhere from counting steps and measuring heart rates to tracking goals and solving real-world problems. When students feel well, they think well!

To extend the learning beyond the classroom, we will be sending home simple, engaging math and wellness activities for you to complete together as a family. These activities are designed to be fun, interactive, and easy to incorporate into your daily routines.

We encourage you to:
• Participate in the take-home activities
• Talk with your child about how math shows up in everyday life
• Encourage healthy habits at home
• Celebrate your child’s effort and learning

Thank you for partnering with us to support both the academic growth and overall wellness of our scholars.

We look forward to a week full of learning, movement, and family engagement!

We’re excited to share that your child will soon begin a new STEM Challenge as part of our schoolwide STEM program! These challenges encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking across science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. We invite you to reach out to your child’s teacher to learn more about the challenge and to find out how you can support your child at home or volunteer to assist with the project. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to provide engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences for all students.

The Atlanta Science Festival will take place March 7–21, 2026 across Metro Atlanta! This two-week celebration features over 150 interactive STEM events for families.

The highlight is the FREE Exploration Expo on March 21 (10 AM–4 PM) at Piedmont Park, featuring 100+ hands-on science booths. Many events require registration, so be sure to check the festival website below for details. It’s a great way to explore science as a family!

La Amistad is continuing services for Hawthorne Elementary students and currently serves 22 enrolled scholars. The program provides free academic support, including homework assistance, reading and math support, and engaging educational activities designed to support Latino students.

Enrolled students are conveniently picked up by La Amistad on Mondays and Wednesdays, making participation accessible for families.

If you are interested in enrolling your child or would like additional information, please refer to the contact information located on the enclosed flyer and call to sign your child up.

We are excited to inform our families about this opportunity for their child! Chamblee High School is hosting a youth softball summer camp for rising 3rd–8th grade students. Please see the flyer below for dates, times, and registration details.

Exciting news! The new lacrosse season is kicking off this February at Tucker Rec, and we’re looking for more local kiddos to join the fun!

✨ Who Can Join: Boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade
✨ Where: Tucker Recreation Center
✨ When: Season starts February!

DLYLA (Decatur/Lakeside Youth Lacrosse Association) is all about teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership—a perfect way for students to grow on and off the field.

📣 Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a team that plays hard, supports each other, and makes new friends!

📄 See flyer below for details!

#YouthLacrosse #StudentLeadership #Teamwork #DLYLA #K8Sports

Join us for the last Parent Tech Café for the 1st semester! Parent Tech Cafe' is a virtual series designed to empower parents, guardians, and stakeholders with insights into the digital tools supporting teaching and learning across DeKalb County School District. See flyer to learn when sessions takes place. This is a great opportunity for families to explore the resources that enhance student success. Please help us spread the word to your school communities. Click here for more information: https://its.dekalb.k12.ga.us/TechCafe_202581813581964.aspx

Please click on the flyers below to learn more about additional opportunities to engage with your child and support learning at home:

• Virtual Parent Education Sessions

• Parent & School Partnership Series

• P&S School Series - Promoting Student Success

These resources are designed to provide tips, activities, and support to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and get involved—your participation makes a meaningful difference in your child’s learning journey!

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly offers 128 Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-K classes across 76 locations. Governed by Bright from the Start, the program provides age-appropriate instruction that prepares children socially, emotionally, physically, and academically for kindergarten success. DCSD also offers 25 lottery-funded Pre-K3 programs at 12 locations. These programs help close readiness gaps by strengthening early cognitive and language development. Overall, DCSD’s Pre-K programs support children in becoming confident, independent learners while encouraging positive routines and child-centered instruction tailored to each student’s needs and interests.

By signing on as a volunteer, you become a member of our team of professionals that proudly provides educational services to more than 93,000 students in our DeKalb County School District. Click on link below, this document was created by the District and is designed to assist you in registering to be a volunteer with the DeKalb County School District. Please complete the following steps to become a DCSD Volunteer. The process for volunteering takes about 30 minutes total and includes about 20 minutes of online mandatory child abuse reporting training required by the State of Georgia for all volunteers.

Steps to Complete the Volunteer Process:

1. Complete the Volunteer Application and Release Form:

• English Application
• Spanish Application

2. Review and Complete the DCSD Volunteer Code of Conduct:

• English Code of Conduct
• Spanish Code of Conduct

3. Complete the Mandated Reporter Training:

• Watch the Mandated Reporter Video and complete the quiz before attending a training session.
• Steps to complete the training:
• Create a free account
• Select State: GA
• Click on Child Abuse and Neglect Course: Mandated Reporter
• Start the course and complete the quiz
• Save or print your certificate and email a copy to DCSDvolunteer@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Training link: Mandated Reporter Course

Upcoming DCSD Volunteer Training (via Zoom):

Join a Zoom Session That Fits Your Schedule

2026 Volunteer Training Dates (COMING SOON)

Please select the Zoom session that works best for you from the options below:

Join the DCSD Volunteer Training Zoom Meeting:

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting
📌 Meeting ID: 857 5784 5773
🔑 Passcode: 598219

Thank you for your dedication to supporting our schools! We look forward to your participation!

Thanks to your efforts, through the School Store program, we are truly grateful!

Your participation takes just minutes and helps provide important resources for our students and teachers. Thank you for your support! Click link to watch video to learn more:

SchoolStore Kick-Off Video

Dear Lakeside Cluster Community, 🕺 💃🏻 🪩

Lakeside is collecting lightly used formal wear that you may have in your closets for our high school students for this year’s Prom. (See flyer) Please help us to send all our upperclassmen to the Benz, in style this March! All formal wear items should be clean and free from rips or tears. Students who need these pieces will get to shop from the donated items at the end of February. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Sincerely,

LHS Staff (supported by Junior Class Parent Sponsors)

PS - If you need an alternate donation location, or need items picked up, please email Sarah at skvisel@gmail.com and let us know what elementary school area you are in to connect you to the right volunteer.

Families in DeKalb County can access free meals at eight convenient distribution centers across the district. Meals are available to anyone in the community, and each site offers pick-up on scheduled dates each month. See below for the full list of locations, dates, and times.- Click for details:https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/divisions/wrap-around-services/food-distribution

We know that parents and family members play an essential role in students’ educational success. When schools and families work in partnership, children will succeed at new levels.

The link below, parents and family members of students in Georgia’s K-12 public schools can explore the wealth of resources and services offered through GaDOE. Discover important information on Georgia’s K-12 standards, programming to support your student, ways to get involved, and more.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Just 5 minutes a day of logging your child’s reading on Beanstack can help us climb even higher on the county-wide leaderboard!

📚 Here’s how you can help as a parent:

• Encourage your child to read daily and log their minutes in Beanstack, every minute counts!
• Parents can track progress and celebrate milestones together with their children.

See video from our DCSD Board Chair Mrs. Allyson Gevertz below, together, we can build a powerful culture of reading at HMES, one page at a time! ✨

Thank you to all of our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade parents/guardians who attended the GA Milestones Presentation and Student Data Talks Sessions. We truly appreciate your time, partnership, and commitment to supporting your child’s learning and academic growth.

For your convenience, the presentation used during the sessions is attached ⬆️. The final 3 slides include grade-level resources to support learning at home. Please locate your child’s grade level to access the appropriate GA Milestones practice materials and resources.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. Thank you again for your continued partnership and support.

In April, students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are required to take the Georgia Milestones Assessment. This test will include Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). A practice test is available online, with questions set up and structured just like the actual assessment.

Please log on to see what will be expected of your child in April. See video below for more support. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. We look forward to partnering with you.

https://www.gaexperienceonline.com/

1. Click "Test Practice, Guides, Samples"
2. Click "Online Testing Tools"
3. Click "End of Grade EOG"
4. Click "Test Practice"
5. Click "Online Standard Tools"
6. Click"3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade"
7. Click "Continue"
8. Click "Test Practice for 3rd, 4th, or 5th"

9. Click "Play Audio"
10. If your sound is working, click "Sound is Working"
11. Read the directions. Use the blue arrows to navigate through the directions.
12. Click "Begin Test"
(There is a tool bar at the top to assist while testing).

Experience Online Testing Georgia

GA Milestones Resources

Additional Milestones Practice

Parent ProTech is an on-demand library of resources to help you with everything from social media to gaming, artificial intelligence to streaming, to preventing violence in schools with anti-bullying educational awareness. Their resources cover trends and what you need to know to inform and protect students online. They end every series with conversation starters to help you know how to begin conversations with your students around their favorite tech. Their full library is now available so you can stay up to date on the platforms our students are using.

Signing up is easy and FREE! Visit this link https://bit.ly/DCSDParentProtech and create your Parent ProTech account that will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to support your students online. Note: Please use your district email to create your account.

Please take a few minutes to view the introduction and walkthrough videos to learn more about this amazing resource.

• Introduction Video: Equipping Educators and Families with Parent ProTech

• Account Creation and Platform Walkthrough Video

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

7:00 am

MORNING INTERVENTIONS & EXTENTIONS TIME DAILY - 7:15 am

Tardy bell - 7:45 am

Morning announcements begin at 7:45 am

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.

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)

Walker Dismissal Protocol Update
The dismissal process for the Walker group is being slightly adjusted to ensure a smoother and more secure experience. Students will continue to dismiss from the side door; however, we will now be implementing a numbered tag system.
Each walker will be assigned a unique number. Parents or guardians must walk to the designated walker door and visibly display their child’s assigned number. This number will correspond to the student’s walker tag, which will be attached to their backpack.
For safety and accountability, students will only be released once the matching number is presented at the door.

Attendance & Dismissal Procedures Update

To ensure accurate attendance records and to maintain a safe and orderly school environment, we are updating our arrival and dismissal procedures:

• Late Arrival: Students arriving after 7:45 AM must be checked in by a parent/guardian inside the school office.

• Early Check-Out: If a student needs to leave school early, parents/guardians must come into the building to sign the student out prior to the start of dismissal.

These updates are in place to support accurate attendance documentation. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to helping us ensure that your students are safe during arrival and dismissal from 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

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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