WEEK 29

Week 29 (March 24 - 28)

Dear World Class Parents/Guardians,

As we begin the final week of March, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your incredible support over the past month during the HORNET HUSTLE. If you have not had a chance to donate yet, there is still time. Donate HERE. and currently the SPRING Online Auction givebutter.com/HESSpring2025 Your dedication continues to make a lasting and positive impact on our school community, and we are truly grateful for everything you do to help us succeed.

Thank you for your relentless commitment to our school’s success. We are counting down to the final week for parents to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey (GSCS) if you have not already:

This survey is critical in shaping our school’s CCRPI rating, which directly impacts funding, resources, and the overall success of our students. This statewide, anonymous survey identifies key factors that influence student achievement and school climate.

🔗 Survey Link: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=03255510

At Hawthorne ES, we believe in a strong partnership between home and school, in order to provide the best opportunity for student success. Starting on Monday, March 24th, we will engage in Parent-Teacher Conferences. We encourage parents and guardians to come meet with your child's teachers to help provide the best support for the student. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a time to meet.

Monday, March 24 - 5th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, March 25 - 4th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, March 26 - 3rd Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, March 28- 1st Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, March 31- KK Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, April 1- 2nd Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

We are incredibly grateful to all the parents and families who attended Hawthorne’s GOT Talent on Friday! It was truly inspiring to see our students take the stage with confidence, showcasing their talents and creativity. Moments like these remind us how important it is to nurture not only academic growth but also a love for the fine arts.

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for hosting a general meeting, providing important updates, and facilitating a concession stand for our talent show attendees. Your dedication and support help create enriching experiences for our students, and we appreciate all that you do! Together, we make Hawthorne a place where every student shines! ✨

A big congratulations to our 2nd Grade Team, named Team of the Month! Well done!

A round of applause for our basketball teams for an awesome season! Huge thanks to our coaches, and to everyone who came out to cheer on our students.

Our Reading Challenge is off to an amazing start! Our students have already logged over 50,000 minutes of reading. These programs are vital to our children’s success, and your continued involvement is key to their success.

As we continue to move forward, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful campus. Please remind your children that we are committed to providing excellent opportunities, but this can only be done when positive behavior is upheld at all times. We've made great strides, but we must stay vigilant—especially during carpool hours. Kindly follow staff instructions during AM and PM carpool to ensure everyone’s safety.

Lastly, I want to highlight the crucial role of consistent student attendance in academic success. We are committed to ensuring that every child arrives on time and attends school regularly. Our goal this year is for no student to miss more than 18 days of school. We’re aiming for a 95% attendance rate this year—up from 93% last year—and your support is key to making this happen. Consistent attendance is the foundation of providing the best education possible for every student.

Once again, thank you for your support. It’s an honor to partner with each of you in educating and nurturing your children. Let’s keep up the fantastic work and continue this momentum forward!

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)

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Important Upcoming Dates

March

Monday, March 17th - 26th LAS links assessment window (MLLs)
Monday, March 17th- Friday, March 28th - MAP Spring Assessment
Monday, March 24th -5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 25th- 4th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 25th- March Parent Tech Café - 6PM - Join conversation

Wednesday, March 26th-3rd Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, March 27th- CAREER DAY- (Students are welcome to participate in Career Dress up Day)

Thursday, March 27th - PAC Meeting -5:30 pm -6:30 pm -Virtual

Friday, March 28th-1st Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 28th -Final day for HES students to submit their entries to their homeroom teachers for the Lakeside Cluster Art Show
Friday, March 28th-Science Olympiad
Saturday, March 29th - Hawthorne ES Beautification Day - 3-5 PM. We are adding flowers and plants by the apple trees, located adjacent to the STEM garden. givebutter.com/HESSpring2025

Monday, March 31st, Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, March 31st - Online Spring Auctions Ends - BID TODAY - givebutter.com/HESSpring2025
Monday, March 31st- Reading Challenge Winners Celebration
Monday, March 31st- MAP RIT PARTY- 1:15pm cafeteria

April

Tuesday, April 1st -2nd Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th - SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL FOR OUR SCHOLARS)

Monday, April 21st – Friday, April 25th - Aviation Week
Monday, April 14th- Friday, April18th, 2025-Exceptional Children's Week
Saturday, April 19th -Spring Festival 3pm-6pm

May

Thursday, May 1st - Tuesday, May 13th - GEORGIA Milestones ASSESSMENTS (SEE DETAILS BELOW)
Friday, May 2nd - School Nutrition Appreciation Day
Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th -Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, May 16th - Hawthorne Hive Benefit Basketball Game 5:30 pm
Friday, May 23rd -Field Day & Classroom Parties
Monday, May 26th - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Wednesday, May 28th -Awards Ceremony 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, HES Sports Banquet
Wednesday, May 28th -3pm - Years of Service Celebration – Retirement
Thursday, May 29th - Last Day of School
Thursday, May 29th 6pm- 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony (at Lakeside High School)

See more upcoming dates on the PTA calendar and flyers below.

Reminder to complete our Georgia School Climate Survey (GSCS) if you have not already:

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=03255510

This survey is a statewide and also anonymous. This survey identifies issues that affect student achievement and school climate for our CCRPI school rating.

The GSCS is designed to provide actionable data for school and district leaders to make schools safer and more engaging. See link for more information: https://gadoe.org/whole-child-supports/school-climate/

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GA MILESTONES PRACTICE TESTS

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GA MILESTONES PARENT RESOURCES

THIS WEEK, MON, WED, & FRI

Thursday, March 27th Career Dress Up Day

🌸 Hawthorne Elementary Spring Online Auction 🌸

Support our school while bidding on amazing items! The Hawthorne Elementary Spring Online Auction is your chance to win exciting prizes, all while giving back to our students and programs. From exclusive experiences to One-of-A-KIND parent/staff donations, there’s something for everyone!

🗓 Auction Dates: March 12 - March 31, 2025

📍 Where: Online – Bid from anywhere!

💰 All proceeds support our efforts to create a better educational experience for all our students!

Don’t miss out—place your bids, support our school, and help make a difference!

🔗 givebutter.com/HESSpring2025

Please see the flyer enclosed for additional details!

Grounds Beautification: Sat March 29 @ 3 PM. We are adding flowers and plants by the apple trees, located adjacent to the STEM garden.

KINDERGARTEN & 1st GRADE SPRING CONCERT

HAWTHORNE ES IS EXCITED TO BE APART OF THIS EVENT.

The Lakeside Cluster Art Show is scheduled for April 17, 2025. Students interested in participating should submit their entries to their homeroom teachers by March 28, 2025. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talent.

Please see flyer above and file below enclosed for additional details.

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 TO JOIN THE PAC MEETING

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.