Hawthorne Elementary School |
♥ The Little School with the Big Heart ♥ |
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It was wonderful to welcome our students back to the building this week! We hope the time away allowed your child to rest, recharge, and return ready for a new year of learning. Here at Hawthorne Elementary School, we are excited about the many learning opportunities and meaningful experiences that lie ahead for our students in 2026.
We truly cherish each day we have with your child. Every school day is an important opportunity for students to learn, grow, and connect with their peers. As we begin the new year, we kindly ask for your continued support in ensuring your child attends school consistently, as regular attendance plays a vital role in student success.
Our hope is to maintain strong attendance and engagement across our school community. Please know that if your family needs support or assistance to help your child attend school consistently, we are here to partner with you.
Thank you for your continued involvement in your child’s education and for entrusting us with their learning and growth. We value our partnership with you and look forward to a successful year ahead at Hawthorne Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Holly Zimmer
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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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🍎Donations for Hawthorne Buddies🍎 |
Hawthorne Buddies is an after school program supporting our multilingual learners and connecting them to peer role models in the community. This gives students the opportunity to work with Wheaton North High School students as well as Wheaton College students to read stories, play games, enjoy a snack together, and work on academic areas.
Each year, our generous community helps to provide snacks for the students. If you are able to help, please sign up to donate. You can find the sign up HERE. We have 50 students in the program and are looking for snack donations or Aldi gift cards. Please be sure donations are dropped off in the Hawthorne office by Wednesday each week. Thank you for supporting our community.
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Online Registration for 2026-27 School Year |
Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Monday, January 12, 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.
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2026 Variety Show Sign-Up by Tuesday, January 13 |
Earlier this week a green handout was sent home with all Hawthorne students. Please take the time to read that for more information about participating in this year's variety show!
If you have a student that is interested in participating as a performer or crew member, you can sign up here. Each individual student should complete this form even if they are participating in a group act.
Any questions, reach out to Molly Hall (630-290-4569).
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Engineering the Impossible Assembly |
Next Monday, January 12, 2026, Hawthorne Elementary School students will enjoy an engaging and interactive assembly with Scott Green, designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning across STEM, reading, character education, and social-emotional learning. A very special thank you to our PTA for providing such an enriching learning experience.
This dynamic assembly goes beyond entertainment, bringing science and thinking to life. Students will help recreate a real historical moment by building a working electromagnet on stage, explore how computers process information by becoming “human transistors,” and experience the power of exponential thinking through a memorable visual demonstration. Along the way, students will learn an important lesson about the difference between magic and science. While magicians keep secrets, scientists share discoveries so others can build upon them.
Students will leave the assembly excited, inspired, and understanding that they are part of a long chain of discovery with the opportunity to carry it forward. Thank you, Hawthorne PTA!
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This January & February Hawthorne will host a financial literacy club for our kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade students. Our friends at Wheaton Bank and Trust will guide students participating through Money Smart lessons. Topics include understanding currency, earning money, wants and needs, setting goals, saving and spending. Register HERE!
Students will enter door 1 and meet in the art/music room from 8:30am-9am. The dates and times for the club are as follows:
Monday, January 26, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, January 28, 8:30-9am
Monday, February 2, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, February 4, 8:30-9am
Monday, February 9, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, February 11, 8:30-9am
Questions? Contact Susan Anderson at susan.joyce.anderson@gmail.com
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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.
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Attendance Reporting in ParentVUE |
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
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January 9: FastBridge results in ParentVUE
January 12: PTA STEM Assembly
January 19: No School, MLK Day
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 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
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