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Hawthorne Families,

Today is an E-Learning Day! Our school day will consist of live teaching/learning activities hosted by the classroom teacher and specialists and independent learning activities as directed by the teacher. By now, you should have received communication from your child's teacher about the schedule and expectations for today. Student attendance is expected during the E-Learning day. If your child is sick and is unable to participate in the live lessons, please contact the front office and report an absence or email hawthornehealthoffice@cusd200.org or report the absence in ParentVUE. Students that are not present will be marked absent. 

You can find specific information about the E-Learning day by clicking here. This link will take you to the District 200 E-Learning page. Here you will find the hours and expectations for the day. Please note that the kindergarten E-Learning activities are different from grades 1-5 and do not include a live lesson. Students in grades 1-5 should practice logging into their Google Classroom. Yesterday, teachers practiced this with students. Linked here is our Hawthorne School E-Learning Specials Lessons. Mr. Quarto, Mr. Rachford, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Tompkins have put together some fun activities to explore. I will be jumping into classrooms to say good morning to students. Please stay warm and have a wonderful weekend and do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. 

Sincerely, 

Holly Zimmer, Principal
Holly.Zimmer@cusd200.org

1. How do I connect a District device to my home WiFi?
Please follow this link for instructions on connecting a District device to your home WIFI.

2. Can I use my smartphone as a mobile hotspot to access the Internet?
You can turn your smartphone into a mobile hotspot.

3. What if my WIFI connection doesn’t work?
District devices are configured to allow connections to home and public WiFi networks. The Technology Department
is unable to provide support for home networks. However, here are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can try
before checking with your ISP or network hardware manufacturer’s website for support links.

1. Restart your computer or mobile device.
2. Try connecting to your home Wi-Fi network again.
3. Ensure that you are entering the correct Wi-Fi password.
4. Try connecting to another wireless network such as a coffee shop Wi-Fi network or public library Wi-Fi
network and see if you can connect successfully.
5. If you are still unable to connect to your home Wi-Fi, please check with your ISP or network hardware
manufacturer’s website for support links.

Jefferson Early Childhood Center is District 200’s exceptional early learning opportunity for all 3 and 4-year-olds in the community. Jefferson offers a seamless transition into District 200’s elementary curriculum in kindergarten. Tuition rates are $190/month for the 4-day program and $160/month for the 3-day program.  You can find more information on our website at https://www.cusd200.org/o/jefferson. Don’t forget they offer FREE developmental screenings, too! Together, may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly. We can’t wait for you to #ComeBeOurFriend! 

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

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for new students pre k-12th grade, including incoming kindergarteners from Jefferson ECC. Click here for more information and to begin the online registration process.

Upcoming registration for all returning students for the 2026-27 school year is scheduled to open in the spring. More information will be forthcoming.

On behalf of the CUSD 200 Student Excellence Foundation, we invite you to join us for the Rise and Shine for Excellence in Education Breakfast on March 11.

This inspiring morning brings together business leaders, educators, and community partners committed to student success across CUSD 200. Through moving, real-life stories, we will highlight the powerful impact of our Essential Needs Fund, which has helped ensure students and families facing unexpected hardship have access to food, clothing, and basic necessities so learning can remain the focus.

The program will also feature performances by students from the Wheaton Warrenville South High School Show Choir, directed by Chris Miller, an incredible keynote speaker, and our Excellence in Action videos showcasing the tangible difference community support makes in our schools.

This breakfast is a celebration of what’s possible when schools and the business community work together. We would be honored to have you join us for this uplifting and meaningful start to the day.

Register Here

Join us for an informative webinar onThursday, January 29, from 12-12:45 p.m. designed to help you support your student’s journey toward college and career readiness. 

SchooLinks is a powerful platform that connects students and families with the tools they need to plan for life after high school. In this session, you will learn how to navigate the parent portal to gain real-time insights into your student’s progress and goals.

Through the parent portal you can review course selections for the upcoming school year, explore your child’s career interests and college application statuses, discover scholarship opportunities, and monitor the student dashboard for upcoming events, deadlines, and reminders.  You won’t want to miss learning how to utilize this tool to help your child on their journey to success! 

Webinar Link: meet.google.com/yfs-wiqb-ewk

Strike Up Support! CUSD 200 Special Olympics "Bowl for the Torch" is Back!

CUSD 200’s Special Olympics will once again be holding our biggest fundraiser, Bowl for the Torch. Join us on Saturday, February 21st from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 PM.  Bowling and pizza will be $35 per person; this includes 2 games of bowling, shoes and pizza lunch. The cost is $20 per non-bowler;  includes pizza and soft drinks.

We will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win gift baskets. There is an option for registering and paying online - Click here to register and join us for a fun-filled day supporting CUSD200 Special Olympics programming.  Registration opens December 18th.

Please contact Valerie.difresco@cusd200.org or jody.field@cusd200.org with any questions. 

We are excited to announce a fantastic new feature within our ParentVUE mobile app designed to make managing your student's attendance even more convenient!

While the traditional method of calling your child's school attendance line remains fully functional, you now have the ability to report planned absences directly through the ParentVUE app. This option will be available starting the week of January 12, 2026.

What This Means for You

This new digital option allows you to notify us in advance of any scheduled absences, such as illness, medical appointments, family travel, or other planned events. It’s a fast, easy way to communicate important attendance information without needing to make a phone call during busy hours.

How to Use the New Planned Absence Feature

1. Open the ParentVUE Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet. This can also be done via an internet browser on the web by going to this website.
2. Log in with your credentials.
3. Navigate to the Attendance section or click the Report Absences button.
4. Follow the prompts to enter the start date, end date, reason for absence, and any necessary comments. Note: leaving a note regarding the absence is required.
5. Submit the request.

Currently, ParentVUE can only record full day absences. If an absence will be a partial day, please note the time in the notes section (i.e. periods that will be missed for MS/HS) so that your child’s school can reflect that in their records. Lastly, this attendance feature still adheres to adopted cut off times for excused absences as stated in each school’s student handbook.  

We believe this new feature will be a significant time-saver and enhance our communication regarding student attendance. If you have not yet downloaded the ParentVUE mobile app, please search for "ParentVUE" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring accurate and timely attendance records for all our students.

Sincerely,

Community Unit School District 200

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!

Jan 26-30: 2nd Grade CogAT Testing
January 27: Variety Show Tryouts 8:00AM-9:00AM
January 29: Variety Show Tryouts 3:30-4:30PM
January 30: Variety Show Tryouts 12:00-1:00PM

February 9: BPAC Parent Event
February 9: 5th Gr Step up Concert @ Franklin 7PM
February 10: Variety Show Practice 8:00-9:00
February 12: Variety Show Practice 3:30-4:30
February 13: Friendship Classroom Parties
February 16: No School, Presidents Day
February 16: CNO at Hen House
February 19: Variety Show Dress Rehearsal
February 20: Variety Show
February 26: Kindergarten Roundup
February 27: No School, Institute Day
February 27: End of Trimester 2

March 6: PTA Meeting in LLC 9:05AM
March 11: CNO at 302
March 23: PTA Reflections Ceremony @ Hubble MS
March 30-April 3: Spring Break

April 1: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 10: PTA Meeting & Dad's Gym Night
April 16: National Librarian's Day
April 22: Administrative Professionals Day
April 28: Fine Arts Night
April 30: Conservation Club

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.

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