Hawthorne Elementary School |
♥ The Little School with the Big Heart ♥ |
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Veterans Day Celebrations |
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Hawk Squad Takes Flight Each Week at Hawthorne! |
We are excited to highlight Hawk Squad, a special weekly club designed for our 4th & 5th students and students in our SAIL program. For 30 minutes each week, students come together to learn, grow, and connect in meaningful ways.
Hawk Squad focuses on building important skills-including language development, fine motor practice, and social-emotional learning-all while fostering the most important skill of all: friendship. Through hands-on activities, guided conversations, and collaborative games, students strengthen their confidence and relationships in a supportive, inclusive environment.
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Mrs. Krischel and Miss Taylor for creating and leading this valuable opportunity. Their dedication ensures our students have a space where everyone feels welcomed, empowered, and celebrated.
We’re so proud of our Hawks!
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This December Hawthorne will host a financial literacy club for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Our friends at Wheaton Bank and Trust will be guiding students participating through six of the following lessons:
Lesson 1. Money Matters-Buying Decisions
Lesson 2. Get Set for Goals-Setting Goals
Lesson 3. Make a plan-Budgeting
Lesson 4. Save Your Money-Saving
Lesson 5. Which Way to pay-Payment Options
Lesson 6. Get Invested-Introduction to investing
Lesson 7. It’s Great to Donate-Charitable Giving
Lesson 8. Careers Choices-Exploring Careers and Income
After completing the lessons, students will receive a Money Smart Certificate.
Students will enter door 1 and meet in the art/music room from 8:30am-9am Monday and Wednesday mornings in December. The dates and times for the club are as follows:
Monday, 12/1, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, 12/3, 8:30-9am
Monday, 12/8, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, 12/10, 8:30-9am
Monday, 12/15, 8:30-9am
Wednesday, 12/17, 8:30am - 9am
Students who want to participate are REQUIRED to return the bottom portion of this form by Monday, November 17. (Spanish Copy) Please contact Susan Anderson with questions at susan.joyce.anderson@gmail.com. Susan Anderson will be at all club meetings.
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Join us on December 2nd at 7 p.m. for our annual Pack the Gym night, where our CUSD 200 Flying Tigers will take on the Waubonsie Warriors! This event gives us an opportunity to cheer for our team and give back to our community by supporting the local Christmas Sharing Program. Everyone is encouraged to come out and make this a memorable night for all! |
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Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE) Grades 2-5 |
Second graders will be screened for PACE in February 2026 using the Cognitive Abilities Test.
More information will follow in January 2026. Parents of second graders who are eligible for further PACE testing based on the Cognitive Abilities Test will be notified at the end of February to take further Iowa subtests as the next step for entry into the PACE program.
In late February, into March 2026, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Students in Grades 3-5 may be recommended for testing by the teacher and/or parent. The deadline for a parent to request PACE Testing is January 30, 2026. This testing, which will include the CogAT 8 and subtests from the Iowa Assessments. Testing will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2026-2027 classes:
4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
6th grade Fast-Paced Mathematics
6th grade Fast-Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test. Students currently attending a private school or homeschooled, but reside in the District 200 attendance area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing. Parents will be notified by their child's school about testing dates & times before testing. Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website Questions? Contact the District 200 PACE Office at PACE@cusd200.org
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The Wheaton Park District and the Wheaton Lions Club are hosting the 14th Annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K on Saturday, December 6! This festive run/walk is open to all ages and abilities, and everyone is encouraged to get decked out in their best holiday costume or ugly sweater.
Returning this year, we are offering your PTA a fundraising opportunity through Reindeer Run registration. Each registrant will receive $5.00 off their registration, and your PTA will receive $5.00 back through the use of your personalized coupon code — HAWTHORNE25.
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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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November 17: Mr. Lee 3G
November 18: 5th Grade Field Trip-MSI
November 18: Mr. Lee 3H & CNO
November 21: 2nd Grade Field Trip
November 21: Report Cards Available
November 27: Turkey Bowl @ Hawthorne
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 5: PTA Meeting 9:05AM in LLC
December 6: Reindeer Run
December 9: Winter Concert at Hawthorne
December 9: CNO Culvers
December 9: Mr. Lee 4C
December 10: Mr. Lee 4B
December 19: Winter Class Parties 2:15PM
December 22: Winter Break Begins
January 6: School Resumes
January 9: PTA Meeting 9:05AM in LC
January 19: No School, MLK Day
February 13: Friendship Classroom Parties
February 16: No School, Presidents Day
February 19: Variety Show Dress Rehearsal
February 20: Variety Show
February 27: No School, Institute Day
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