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Our first graders put their thinking caps on this week as they worked together to write book reviews! Using our vertical whiteboard spaces, students made sure their reviews included all the important parts-a title, their opinion, three supporting reasons, and a conclusion. Working in groups, they checked each other’s ideas and made sure every review was complete. We’re so proud of their teamwork and growing writing skills!

Get ready for some festive fun! Hawthorne Elementary will celebrate our annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, 2025. Students are invited to wear their costumes to school as we enjoy a day filled with school spirit and seasonal excitement.

Costume Guidelines:
To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day, please keep the following in mind:

• Costumes should allow students to use the restroom, eat lunch, and participate in the school day independently.

• Masks and headgear that cover the face or make it difficult to identify the student are not permitted.

• Props, imitation weapons, and theatrical accessories should be left at home.

• Costumes or makeup that are threatening, gory, or inappropriate are not allowed.

Parade Information:
Students will showcase their costumes during our annual Fall Festival Parade!

• The parade will begin as students exit Door 1, turn left down Wakeman to the red Hawthorne sign, and complete the Monster Lap before heading back through the field and re-entering at Door 7.

• Kindergarten students will have their own special parade following their festival time at 10:10 a.m. Their route begins at Door 14, travels in front of the school, and concludes as they re-enter through Door 7.

We can’t wait to see our Hawthorne students dressed in their creative, fun, and school-appropriate costumes as we celebrate this fall tradition together!

It’s that spooky-fun time of year again, and we’re helping make sure every Hawthorne student can join in the excitement!

We’re collecting gently used or new Halloween costumes for students in need of a little extra magic this season. All sizes and styles are welcome—from superheroes to princesses, pumpkins to pirates!

🕸️ Donation Details:

• Drop off costumes in the Hawthorne Main Office between October 20–29

• Please ensure costumes are clean and in good condition

• Accessories (like hats, masks, or capes) are welcome too!

Your generosity helps every child experience the joy of dressing up and celebrating with friends. Thank you for helping us make Halloween at Hawthorne a treat for all! 🧡

— The Hawthorne Elementary Team

Our kindergarteners had an amazing day at the Pumpkin Farm! They played fall-themed games, fed the friendly farm animals, and bounced to their hearts’ content on the giant jump pillow. The day wrapped up with a cozy picnic surrounded by pumpkins and laughter-it was the perfect fall adventure filled with smiles, learning, and lots of fun!

A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA, parent volunteers, and teachers for making this memorable trip possible! Your generosity and support help create such joyful learning experiences for our students.

Capture all the memories from this amazing school year at Hawthorne! Order your 2025 Yearbook by October 31 and enjoy 10% off the regular price. Don’t wait—this special early bird discount ends soon! Visit TreeRing to reserve your copy today.

Wheaton/Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 Bilingual Parents are invited to a free, community-wide workshop on “Children’s Learning and Academic Success: How Parents Can Partner with Schools for Student Success.” This session will be presented by Dr. Ferney Ramirez, a respected psychologist and coordinator of bilingual parent education programs. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 21st, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. The focus of this workshop is to highlight the vital role parents play in supporting their children’s education and to provide practical strategies for partnering with schools to help students succeed.

Los padres bilingües del Distrito Escolar Comunitario 200 de Wheaton/Warrenville están invitados a un taller gratuito en el que el tema se centrará en“El aprendizaje infantil y el éxito académico y cómo los padres deben colaborar con nosotros para el éxito de los estudiantes”. Este taller sera presentado por el Dr. Ferney Ramírez, un psicólogo respetado y coordinador del programa de educación para padres bilingües.Este taller se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:00.

El objetivo de este taller es destacar el papel vital que desempeñan los padres al apoyar la educación de sus hijos y brindar estrategias prácticas para asociarse con las escuelas para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito.

Days requesting support: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Hawthorne Buddies is an after school program supporting our multilingual learners and connecting them to positive 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 40 students in the program and are looking for snack donations or Aldi gift cards. Thank you for supporting our community. 

Snack time at Hawthorne Elementary School isn’t just about eating something healthy-it’s the perfect opportunity for students to rest their minds, recharge, and connect with friends. During this time, students intentionally socialize, play games, and enjoy getting to know each other a little better. These small moments of connection help build friendships, strengthen our classroom community, and give students the energy and focus they need for the rest of their day!

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!

-Mrs. Zimmer