WEEK 13

Week 13 (November 4 - 8)

A Note from the Principal's Desk

Greetings Hawthorne ES Parents/Guardians,

Thank you all for an incredible week!

A huge shoutout to the parents that attended our Book Character Parade.

Our AMAZING soccer team scored a tie on Saturday's match day vs Chesnut ES. Thank you to everyone who came out to support!

As we step into the 13th week of school, thanks always to our parents that continue to support our school. Please also take a moment to review our shared safety responsibilities to ensure our community remains secure and welcoming for everyone.

Please WELCOME Ms. Alabi our new 3rd grade Special Education Teacher, Ms. Massey, our Star Substitute. Mr. Cannon our Elementary Security Associate and Mr. Davis our custodian.

We’re eagerly looking forward to events this week designed to engage both our families and students.

REMINDER no school on campus on Tuesday, November 5th - Digital Learning Day: On November 5, DCSD students will have a digital learning day. Teachers will provide learning activities for your child.

This week is PBIS Spirit Week: (See flyer ABOVE)

Mindful Monday: Students wear your favorite comfy or mindfulness-themed clothing (e.g., yoga pants, relaxing colors).

Teamwork Tuesday: NO SCHOOL - Digital Day for Students:

Wacky Wednesday & PBIS Incentive Day Wednesday: Students wear Wacky mismatched clothes, silly hats, or crazy socks.

Thankful Thursday: Students wear clothing with positive words.

Fantastic Hornet Friday: Students wear Hornet Spirit wear or school colors

Please also see important dates that are posted on Class DOJO, we look forward to seeing you all!

DCSD Rock the Vote: On November 4, students will explore the importance of voting and have the opportunity to practice voting in the Media Center.
Digital Learning Day: On November 5, DCSD students will participate in a digital learning day. Teachers will provide assignments.
PBIS School-Wide Student Incentive Day - November 6th
HES Movie Night - November 8th @ 6:30 pm
Hawthorne ES Foundation (Casino Night) - November 9th @ 6:00 pm * access the link below to Purchase Tickets * https://givebutter.com/c/hescasinonight2024
MAP Winter Assessment - November 11-22
Book Fair -November 18-22
Literacy Night - November 20
Family Ties Lunch - November 21
Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29
Please review the calendar below for more upcoming dates.

As a reminder, students at school daily improve academic outcomes. Please make sure your child is at school every day unless he/she is truly sick. Students should miss no more than 18 days of school in a school year.

Thank you always for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and nurturing your children!

Proud to Serve,

-Principal Henley

#OneTeamOneDream

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

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MOVIE NIGHT - NOVEMBER 8th @ 6:30 PM

HES FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER - NOVEMBER 9TH @ 6:00 pm

Jr. Beta Club Lunch & Learn Session w/ CHARM

Hawthorne ES SOCCER SEASON DATES

- October 12th: First contest

- October 26th: Regular season game

- November 2nd: Regular season game

- November 9th: Regular season game

- November 16th: Playoffs/Area Championship

- December 7th: County Championship

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.