Hawthorne’s second graders in Mrs. Liskovec’s and Mr. Miller’s classrooms recently demonstrated that you are never too young to make a big impact. Through Mrs. Brady and in partnership with Love Your Neighbor, students organized a home goods collection to support families in need within our community.

Over the past few weeks, students helped collect essential household items such as bedding and towels. Through this experience, they learned the importance of compassion, generosity, and working together for a greater purpose which also aligns with the book they are reading in class, Judy Moody Saves the World. Classroom conversations focused not only on what families might need, but also on why helping others strengthens a community.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Hawthorne families, the collection was a success! More importantly, our students experienced the joy that comes from serving others and saw firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. We are so proud of our second graders for leading with empathy and heart. Way to go, Hawthorne!

This  Illinois 5Essentials School Survey is a powerful tool that rates how we are performing in areas like leadership, family involvement, and instruction. Because this is administered every year, your feedback directly guides our planning efforts. To receive a report from the state, we need at least 20% of our parents to complete the survey and we are currently at 6%. Every response counts!

👉 Click Here to Take the Survey

Our SAIL students have been shining in music! Under Sarah Tompkin's thoughtful guidance, students have meaningful opportunities to celebrate their individual talents while sharing their learning with family members.

Each musical experience is intentionally designed around student interests, ensuring that every child feels engaged, successful, and proud of their accomplishments. Activities are carefully selected not only to spark joy, but also to build important musical skills and confidence.

One of the most special parts of this work is the opportunity for families to be involved in celebrating student growth. Whether through performances, showcases, or shared experiences, these moments strengthen the connection between school and home while highlighting the incredible progress our students are making.

We are so proud of our students and grateful for the creativity, care, and dedication that make these joyful learning experiences possible! 🎶

This month, Hawthorne Elementary School is spreading kindness one good deed at a time! Every student has received a Kindness Bingo Card filled with simple, meaningful random acts of kindness they can complete at school and at home. When a student gets a Bingo (4 in a row), they’ll earn a special Kindness Certificate to celebrate their positive impact.

Students who go above and beyond and complete the entire bingo board will be invited to a special reward-lunch with Mrs. Zimmer and a fun craft activity together in the library on Thursday, March 5, 2026 during the 30 minute lunchtime. Students should bring their own lunch on this day and Mrs. Zimmer will provide the craft!

📅 Bingo cards are due Monday, March 2 — please be sure your child’s name is written on the back of the card.

Let’s make February a month full of compassion, connection, and kindness at Hawthorne! 🌟

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Zimmer

At Hawthorne Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our absolute top priority. We are committed to maintaining a secure learning environment, and a key part of that commitment involves managing who enters our building.

To help us maintain this security, we have a few reminders regarding our front door procedures.

Arrival and Entry
When you arrive and press the buzzer at the main entrance, you will be greeted by our office staff with, "Good morning, how can I help you?" Please be ready to clearly state your name and the purpose of your visit (e.g., "Jane Doe, here for a 10:00 AM meeting with Mrs. Smith"). This allows us to verify all visitors before unlocking the doors. Visitors are to enter the school through Door 1, our main entrance. 

Photo ID Requirement
Once inside, please remember that all visitors must present a valid photo ID. This is required for anyone entering the school for meetings, volunteering opportunities, or any visit beyond the front office.

These steps are essential parts of our effort to ensure that we maintain a safe learning environment for our students and staff. We know these procedures take a few extra moments, and we truly appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Thank you for your understanding and your continued support in keeping Hawthorne safe!

It’s that time of year again, “Give Kids a Smile Day”, is Friday February 27th .  The event will be held at the Wheaton Dental Clinic location by appointment only. This event is for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school students. We have 60 appointment slots on February 27th for free dental exams for children. Once this date is full, we will add more dates as needed (TBD) during Spring Break.

Hawthorne Elementary School is planning for our students who will be starting kindergarten this fall. To adequately arrange for  registration in the spring, it will be helpful to have the information requested on this Google Form If you know of a child or children who will be of school age this fall who may not receive this form, please pass it on to their parents.

We look forward to seeing you at KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP on February 26, 2026 from 6PM-7PM

Parents today face a real challenge:How do we hold high expectations for academics and behavior while also supporting mental health? When kids struggle, adults often feel stuck between pushing harder or pulling back. This engaging parent night shows a better path, one that raises expectations without raising anxiety.

Join us on February 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hubble Middle School as Dr. Bryan Pearlman introduces a whole-child framework that explains why kids struggle and how to help them without lowering expectations.

Parents will learn:
-Why anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and stress often show up as behavior
-How unmet emotional needs block motivation and follow-through
-What “high expectations with support” looks like in real life
-How to respond to shutdowns, defiance, and meltdowns without lowering the bar

Parents Will Leave With:
-A clear, practical framework for behavior and mental health
-Tools to reduce power struggles and increase responsibility
-Greater confidence in supporting their child’s growth

Students at Hawthorne Elementary School are always learning and growing. One of the things we pride ourselves on at Hawthorne is the work we do to ensure students understand, demonstrate, and reinforce schoolwide expectations. At Hawthorne, students learn about the Hawthorne Way during the first week of school with Mrs. Zimmer. During the year, we work to reinforce the things we learn about the Hawthorne Way.

The Happy Heart Award is a recognition ticket given to students who go above and beyond to demonstrate the Hawthorne Way during the school day. Students who earn this will receive a ticket with their name on it, the staff member who recognized them, and the reason they were recognized. The recognition portion will go home to celebrate with family.

Congratulations to this week's Happy Heart Award drawing winners!

February 16: No School, Presidents Day
February 16: CNO at Hen House
February 19: Variety Show Dress Rehearsal
February 19: Mobile Food Pantry
February 20: Variety Show 6:00PM
February 26: Kindergarten Roundup 6:00PM
February 26: CUSD200 Parent Series
February 27: No School, Institute Day
February 27: End of Trimester 2

March 2: Bingo Cards Due
March 5: Bingo Lunch & Craft Celebration 
March 6 : PTA Meeting in LLC 9:05AM
March 11: CNO at 302
March 11: SEF Rise & Shine Breakfast
March 16 & 17: 3rd-5th IAR ELA Testing
March 19: Mobile Food Pantry
March 23: PTA Reflections Ceremony @ Hubble MS 7
March 30-April 3: Spring Break

April 1: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 10: PTA Meeting & Dad's Gym Night
April 13-15: 3rd-5th IAR Math Testing
April 16: National Librarian's Day
April 22: Administrative Professionals Day
April 27-May 1: Screen Free Week
April 28: Fine Arts Night
April 30: Conservation Club

May 1: Fun Fair
May 4: Mr. Lee 1B
May 5: Mr. Lee 1M & 5th Grade Parent Night @ Franklin
May 7: Mr. Lee 2L
May 8: Mr. Lee 2M

Phone: 630-682-2065
Address: 334 E Wakeman Ave Wheaton, IL

Health Office:
HawthorneHealthOffice@cusd200.org

School Hours:
A.M. Kindergarten
Doors Open: 9:00 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 9:05 a.m.
Dismissal: 11:35 a.m.

All Day Kindergarten & Grades 1-5
Doors Open: 9:00 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 9:05 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.

Hawthorne Website
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Lunch: $3.75 Breakfast $1.50
PushCoin
ParentVUE
BASP Information
E-Learning Plans
LightSpeed Parent Portal Sign-Up
Previously Published Newsletters
Join the PTA Today!
 Local Food Pantries
District200 Who to Contact