As part of the Bookworms Reading Curriculum, our Kindergarten students recently read "A Bee's Life" and dove deep into the wonderful world of bees. But the learning didn't stop on the page! This week, our students had the special treat of welcoming Miss Kate, a real-life beekeeper, into their classrooms. Miss Kate brought the book to life, sharing her firsthand knowledge of bees and what it's like to care for a hive. Our young learners were buzzing with excitement and curiosity, and it was a beautiful reminder of how literacy and real-world experiences go hand in hand. A huge thank you to Miss Kate for inspiring our little readers! 🍯

You are cordially invited to "The Blue Note Bistro: An Evening of Jazz" on Saturday March 21st at Wheaton North High School, featuring performances from the jazz ensembles of Wheaton North, Franklin Middle School, and Monroe Middle School. This family event is open to the public, and starts with free swing dance lessons from 6-7pm, followed by live music and a silent auction. Concessions will be available for purchase.Tickets are on sale now at https://wnhs-jazz-fundraiser.square.site/. 

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!