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Bear Brief

11-19-2025

Bear Brief 11-19-2025
Bear Brief11-19-2025

REMINDER: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule REMINDER: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Wednesday, November 26 is a One Session Day

Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 - Schools are Closed for Thanksgiving

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Letter from the Superintendent Letter from the Superintendent

Dear Hawthorne Families,


I am excited to announce the launch of Coffee with the Superintendent, a new opportunity for us to connect in a relaxed and informal setting. These gatherings are designed to foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and provide a space where you can share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the great work happening across the Hawthorne Public Schools.


Starting next month, I will be hosting a series of Coffee with the Superintendent sessions at each of our school buildings. These events will rotate throughout the year so that all families and community members have multiple opportunities to attend.


A QR code will be shared on our district Instagram and Facebook pages for quick sign-ups. Building principals will also send periodic reminders with location and times. We invite you to register and come by for conversation, collaboration, and connection.


I look forward to hearing your insights, celebrating our successes together, and partnering with you as we continue to move Hawthorne Public Schools forward.


Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement.


Sincerely,


Matt Mignanelli
Superintendent of Schools
Hawthorne Public Schools


click here to download the full letter

Parent Coffee Dates - QR Code & Link to RSVP Below

Ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about what's happening in Hawthorne schools!

Please mark your calendar and join us! Coffee will be served.

(Attend any session regardless of your student's attending school.)


Please RSVP - Click HERE

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Hawthorne High School Elective Expo Hawthorne High School Elective Expo

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Roosevelt Roughriders Roosevelt Roughriders

Hey, Roughriders — you’re rocking the respect!

Every “please,” every “thank you,” and every act of kindness makes Roosevelt shine a little brighter. Our respectful Roughriders make every single day awesome!


We’re also proud to recognize our Respectful Staff Member, who sets a strong example for us all every day.


​Keep showing that Roughrider pride — because when we show respect, we make Roosevelt the place to be!

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🏅 Roosevelt Lap Guess Challenge Winner! 🏅

Congratulations to our Roughrider winner of our Roosevelt Lap Guess Challenge! Her guess of 5,000 laps was the closest to the real total of 5,520 laps completed by our amazing 3rd–5th graders. Altogether, our students ran an incredible 110,400 meters — that’s 68.6 miles!


A huge thank-you to everyone who participated and showed such great energy and school spirit. Keep up the hard work, and get ready for our next Lap Challenge coming this spring when we take on the FitnessGram Pacer Test once again!

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Washington Elementary School Washington Elementary School

Washington School Assembly

Thank you to the Washington School PTO for sponsoring our assembly with meteorologist John Marshall who taught us all about the weather! We even broadcasted the weather report from our very own gym!

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Washington School's Ruby Bridges Walk To School Event

Thank you to Mrs. Yale and Ms. Barnes for organizing Washington School's 1st Annual Ruby Bridges Walk To School Event! We hope this is the start of a wonderful new tradition! Thank you to Dr. Trabona and Ms. Ehrentraut who attended the event as members of Hawthorne's Diversity Alliance Committee.

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HHS Presents "Radium Girls" - December 5 -7, 2025 HHS Presents "Radium Girls" - December 5 -7, 2025

Hawthorne High School Presents "Radium Girls" - December 5 -7, 2025 (Click Here)


  • Fri. Dec 5th 2025, 7:30 pm
  • Sat. Dec 6th 2025, 7:30 pm
  • Sun. Dec 7th 2025, 2:00 pm



PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

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HHS Performing Arts Presents Holiday Concert & Food Drive! HHS Performing Arts Presents Holiday Concert & Food Drive!

Ms. Grunfeld (Sonia) shared, "The Performing Arts Club is excited to present their first holiday concert on Friday, December 19th at 7 pm.


The concert will also act as a food drive to benefit the Hawthorne Food Pantry.


Please come celebrate the holiday season with us and bring a can of a non perishable food item for entry into the concert!"

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Hawthorne Lacrosse Hawthorne Lacrosse

Spring Clinic Sign Ups

Sign Up Now!

  • Kindergarten - 2nd grade
  • Boys Grades 3 - 8
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Register Now for Programs at the Hawthorne Boys & Girls Club! Register Now for Programs at the Hawthorne Boys & Girls Club!

  • Click on the links or flyers below for more information on all Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne activities:

    • 3rd -5th Grade Gagaball & Dodgeball Join us for Gagaball/Dodgeball Night! This will be a fun and exciting event for 3rd-5th grade members and non-members on Friday, November 21. Pre-register and hold your spot today! $5 at the door on the night of the event.
    • Youth Basketball League - Registration is now open for our Youth Basketball League (3rd-8th grade). Drafts begin the week of 11/24
    • Breakfast with Santa! 9am seating & 11am seating on Saturday, December 6:
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  • Winter Athletics/Social Rec Program Registration for K-8th Grade

(includes the following)

~STEM Club starting 1/5

~K-2 Grade – Monday Nights 6:15-7:15

~GAME Club starting 1/6

~3-5 Grade – Tuesday Nights 6:15-7:15

~ART Club starting 1/7

~K-2 Grade – Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:15

~BUDDIE Cheerleading starting 1/5

~K-2 Grade – Mondays 6:15-7:15 and Saturdays 10:00-11:00

~BUDDIE Basketball starting 1/10

~K-2 Grade – Saturdays 9:00-3:00 (one hour sessions)

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  • Holiday Dance for K-5th Grade – Friday December 12 - Join us for our annual Holiday Dance for K-5th grade members and non-members. Music, Dancing, Games & Holiday Sweater Contest. Pre-register! $5 fee at the door! Snack is included!
  • Sensory Friendly Movie Day! – Saturday December 13 - We are pleased to announce the second annual MOVIE DAY, a special movie showing of "Zootopia 2" for children with disabilities and their families. This event is designed to be inclusive and accommodating, featuring "Zootopia 2" adapted to be sensitive to auditory and sensory needs.
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Hawthorne Boys & Girls Club Programs

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

Hawthorne 4th Grade Girl Scout Troop

Make new friends and create lifelong memories! Join the 4th grade troop!

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Cub Scouts Pack 85 Cub Scouts Pack 85

Join Cub Scouts

Attention K - 5th Grade!

2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Corner Library Corner

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Follow Hawthorne Public Schools on Social Media! Follow Hawthorne Public Schools on Social Media!

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194 Warburton Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

973-427-1300

www.hawthorneschools.org

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