Hawthorne Elementary School |
♥ The Little School with the Big Heart ♥ |
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Hawthorne Elementary School Variety Show-TONIGHT! |
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Third Graders Score Big at the Chicago Wolves Game! 🏒 |
Hawthorne Elementary third graders recently had an exciting opportunity to attend a live hockey game featuring the Chicago Wolves...and what a perfect time to go! With students currently immersed in a hockey unit in Physical Education and the Olympic Games inspiring athletes around the world, this field trip brought learning to life in an unforgettable way.
During the game, students observed real-world examples of the skills they’ve been practicing in PE, including stick handling, passing, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They were able to see how professional athletes communicate on the ice, strategize in real time, and demonstrate perseverance and respect-all qualities we are emphasize through th Hawthorne Way
Beyond the action on the ice, the experience also reinforced lessons about teamwork, goal setting, and representing your team with pride. Students cheered enthusiastically, showed excellent behavior, and represented Hawthorne with outstanding sportsmanship. |
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Illinois 5Essentials School Survey |
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. Every response counts!
👉 Click Here to Take the Survey |
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Lost & Found Valuables in the Front Office
See Mrs. Nauss or Ms. Houser if these items belong to you. |
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Hawthorne's Kindness Bingo Challenge |
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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 |
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Safety First: Visitor Protocols at Hawthorne Elementary |
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! |
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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. |
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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 |
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CUSD 200 Parent Series: High Expectations, Big Feelings, Whole Kids |
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 |
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❤️The Happy Heart Award❤️ |
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! |
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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
May 12: 5th grade Step Up Day at Franklin |
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