BHM SPOTLIGHT: Today we recognize Rosa Parks because it is her birthday! Ms. Parks was named one of the most influential people in the 20th century by Time Magazine. She's best known for her role in the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. Happy Birthday, Rosa Parks!
Black History Month (BHM) Spotlight: We have blood banks in America to help doctors and nurses save lives thanks to a Black physician named Dr. Charles Richard Drew. Dr. Drew created a way to store blood in the 1930s.
Our FIRST Spotlight! Carter G. Woodson is known as the “Father of Black History” as he created the celebration that eventually became Black History Month. Graduating in 1912, Woodson was just the second Black American to graduate from Harvard University with a doctorate degree.
Hawthorne brings a new month in, in style!!! Dancing our way into February this morning in Music Class with Mr. Butler!
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. It honors black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. There is so much to celebrate!
When a Hawthorne staff/faculty member sees a class doing an amazing job showing CORE (Civility, Order, Respect, & Excellence), they are able to fill out a Class Compliment. That class receives the compliment from our administrators! How great it is to show CORE all the time!
Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892 and became the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in the year 1921. Thank you for paving the way for future generations. Today, Hawthorne celebrates Bessie Coleman and all of her accomplishments.
Thank you to everyone who came out for IRead/ILearn Information Night at Hawthorne last night. We hope you learned a lot and feel even more ready to tackle this semester with your student!!
2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade families!! This night is for you!! If your child is getting ready for either the IRead or ILearn exams, you are invited to attend an information night at Hawthorne TONIGHT from 5-6pm. Hope to see you there!
Today is... Mystery Reader Wednesday!! What could be better on a cold, rainy, foggy day? Mrs. Hoskins' class was lucky to be visited by one of their parents to read them a story. If being a mystery reader excites you, please get a background check and reach out to us to schedule!
ATTN: ALL HAWTHORNE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!!! TONIGHT (Tuesday, 1/23) is our January Roller Skating Party at Roller Cave! See you there from 6-8pm!
Join Hawthorne TOMORROW (Tuesday, 1/23) for our January skate night! We can't wait to skate with you from 6-8pm at the Roller Cave. Hope to see you there !
IT'S GAME DAY!!!!! Mrs. Moore and Miss Friedman are eagerly waiting for the game tonight to see which one of their teams moves one step closer to the Super Bowl!! Who do you have winning tonight's big game?
This morning, Ms. Deegan's class had another Foodie Friday!! They got to experience raspberry danish (most for the first time). What does it look like? Smell like? Taste like? An overwhelming majority of the class enjoyed it, but there are some silly "ick" faces mixed in from those who didn't enjoy their breakfast treat! What a fun way to practice writing! So proud of you third grade! Keep it up!
Calling 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students and families getting ready for IRead and or ILearn!! This night is for YOU!!! Join us at Hawthorne on Thursday, 1/25 from 5-6pm for information as well as treats and prizes!
Did you know there are benefits to eating dinner together as a family? Studies show that eating together can help prevent mental health disorders and even help children with self-esteem (among other things!). What are some things that you do together consistently as a family?
Please check the weather before leaving your homes and make sure you're bundled up! Temperatures all week will be COLD COLD COLD!
