WEEK 33
Greeting World-Class Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to everyone who supported our Spirit Day at Chipotle and attended the flag football game to cheer on our student-athletes! Your presence truly means the world to us. Congratulations to our boys’ team for their exciting win against Ashford Park Elementary! Thank you to all of our parents for supporting Spirit Week and allowing your students to participate! We had an amazing time coming together as a community, showing our school spirit, and synchronizing our attire each day.
To culminate Spirit Week and celebrate National Superhero Day, we are excited to host our GA Milestones Pep Rally! Students and staff are invited to wear their favorite Superhero gear tomorrow, Monday, April 28th. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible efforts of our students as they prepare to show their superpowers on the GA Milestones!
This week, we are gearing up for our End of Grade Assessments (GA Milestones)! Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will begin testing on Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd with Math Section 1 and Math Section 2, respectively.
Important Testing Reminders:
• Please ensure students arrive at school on time. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students should be in place by 7:45 a.m. to allow for a restroom break and final preparations.
• Students who arrive late may have to test in an alternate location at a different time, with another test examiner as we want all students to feel comfortable and confident in their regular testing environments.
Testing Reminders for Parents:
• Maintain a consistent bedtime routine to ensure students get plenty of rest.
• Encourage your child with positive words each morning.
• Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast either at home or at school.
• Minimize morning rush by preparing clothes, backpacks, and supplies the night before.
• Remind students that they are well-prepared and to simply do their best!
We are so proud of our scholars and all the hard work they have put in this year. Let’s finish strong
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Spring Planting Days in the STEM Garden- May 15th and 16th. We are looking for parents to volunteer to either supervise or help with gardening for your child's class/grade. We will be planting seeds and seedlings in our STEM garden bed by the gym, and possibly other beautification tasks. Sign up Genius to come soon. On your child's scheduled day, please dress your child in clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Thursday May 15th
3rd grade: 9:25-10:20
1st grade: 11:20-12:10
2nd grade 12:30-1:20
Friday May 16th
4th grade: 7:50-8:45
K-10:25-11:15
5th grade-1:25-2:00
Lost & Found - Please take a moment to visit our Lost and Found to retrieve any of your child’s missing items—jackets, sweaters, hats, lunchboxes, water bottles, and more. Unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill at the end of each month, so be sure to check before they’re gone. Thank you for your help in keeping our Lost and Found clear and your student’s belongings where they belong!
As we move forward, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment. Please remind your children that while we are committed to providing enriching opportunities for growth, this can only be achieved when positive behavior is consistently demonstrated. We’ve made great progress, but we must remain vigilant—especially during carpool hours. I kindly ask that everyone continue to follow staff instructions during both AM and PM carpool to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Additionally, I’d like to highlight the critical role of consistent student attendance in supporting academic success. Our goal is for no student to miss more than 18 days of school, aiming for a 95% attendance rate this year—up from 93% last year. Your support is key to achieving this target, as consistent attendance lays the foundation for providing the best education possible for every student.
Once again, thank you for your support and dedication. It’s truly an honor to collaborate with each of you in educating and nurturing your children. Let’s finish strong and continue the great work we’ve been doing together! 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)
Upcoming Events
APRIL
- Monday, April 28th- National Superhero Day- Staff and students can dress up as a Superhero,, GA Milestones Pep Rally
MAY
- Thursday, May 1st- GMAS Math Section 1
- Thursday, May 1st-National School Principal's Day
- Friday, May 2nd- GMAS Math Section 2
- Friday, May 2nd - School Nutrition Appreciation Day
- Friday, May 2nd Grades due
- Saturday, May 3rd-Spring Festival -RAIN MAKE-UP DATE
- Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th -Teacher Appreciation Week
- Monday, May 5th- GMAS MAKE UP DAY
- Tuesday, May 6th- ELA Section 1
- Wednesday, May 7th- ELA Section 2
- Wednesday, May 7th- PBIS/KONA ICE DAY
- Wednesday, May 7th- National School Nurse Day
- Thursday, May 8th- ELA Section 3
- Friday, May 9th – Science Section 1 and 2
- Friday, May 9th - Progress reports are reported online for parents
- Monday, May 12th- MAKE UP DAY
- Tuesday, May 13th - MAKE UP DAY
- Wednesday, May 14th - KIDS RULE THE SCHOOL
- Thursday, May 15th- Planting Day during STEM Specials
- Friday, May 16th - Planting Day during STEM Specials
- Friday May 16th - Bike to School Day
- Friday, May 16th - Hawthorne Hive Benefit Basketball Game 5:30 pm
Monday May 18th- Speech Pathologist Day
Tuesday May 19th-Wednesday, May 21st- Milestones RETEST dates
- Wednesday, May 21st - Lakeside Senior Walk -8 am
- Friday, May 23rd -Field Day & Classroom Parties (times/locations will vary)
- Tuesday, May 27th - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Graduation
- Wednesday, May 28th -Awards Ceremony 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (times will vary)
- Wednesday, HES Sports Banquet
- Wednesday, May 28th - Years of Service Celebration – Retirement -3 pm
- Thursday, May 29th - Last Day of School
- Thursday, May 29th- Grade posting ends
- Thursday, May 29th - 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony (at Lakeside High School) -6 pm
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