Hawthorne Newsletter
Summary: The latest Hawthorne news
Office: 206-252-7210
Office Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
School Bell Times: 7:50 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Visitors must check in at main office
Hawthorne Newsletter
Week of May 4, 2026
May 4 -11: Staff Appreciation Week.
Monday May 11: Musical Performance. See below for details.
Tuesday May 12: AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) luncheon in the cafeteria. 1pm
Thursday May 21: Multicultural Night. 5pm
Monday May 25: NO SCHOOL. Memorial Day.
State testing taking place April and May for 3-5th graders. For specific testing dates, contact your student’s teacher. Please make sure your student is present, well-rested, and eaten breakfast.
Week of April 20, 2026
Musical Performance: Monday, MAY 11th, 2026 Kinder-2nd Grade 5:30-6:30 p.m. 3rd-5th Grade 7-7:45 p.m.
Please join us to celebrate the musical accomplishments of our Hawthorne students. The theme for this year is “OZ”…Celebrating the original musical story and the new addition of songs from Wicked.
The performance begins at 5:30pm starting with our Kindergarten through 2nd Grade finishing at 6:30 p.m. and our 3rd through 5th beginning at 7 p.m. and ending by 7:45 p.m. There will be a 30 minute “intermission” between kinder-2nd grade and the 3rd-5th grade performances.
If your kiddo is in the kinder-2nd grade performance but not in the 3rd-5th Grade, at the end of their performance this would be your opportunity to head home if you and your family need to do so to give space for the families for the next performance. If your family is involved in both, please feel free to stay during the “intermission”.
Call times for students to arrive are as follows:
Kinder-2nd grade are to arrive outside the gym in covered area, 5:10 p.m.
3rd-5th Grade are to arrive outside the gym in covered area, 6:40 p.m.
From our music teacher, Ms. K: There is also a document outlining costume ideas by grade. All of this information can also be found on the FOH Event Calendar. If you have any questions, please email me at the following address: Emwise@seattleschools.org
Week of March 16, 2026
- Thursday, March 26: Move-a-Thon
- Tuesday, March 31: 5th Grade Field Trip
College and Career Week April 6-10th! Monday: Future Self Day – Wear an outfit that represents where you see yourself in the future. Tuesday: College Pride Day – Wear colors from any college or school of your choice. Wednesday: Dress for Success – Wear your best professional outfit. Thursday: The Future is Bright! Wear bright colors & sunglasses. Friday: Our Future Starts Here – Wear your Hawthorne gear or school colors.
Week of March 1, 2026:
- Monday March 2 – Friday March 6: Read Across America Week. Monday: Reading builds teamwork; Wear your team’s favorite gear. Tuesday: Reading creates community; Wear something with a message. Wednesday: Reading is relaxing; Wear your comfy clothes or pajamas. Thursday: Dress in your favorite travel, explorer, or adventurer outfit. Friday: Reading is fun; Wear your Hawthorne gear or colors.
- Tuesday, March 3: 9 a.m. Black History Assembly – Due to limited space, we ask only the parents of our 3rd graders attend. Thank you.
- Monday, March 9: Join us in recognizing Billy Frank Jr. Day.
- Thursday March 12: 6 p.m. Budget forum with principal. The FOH PTA budget committee will review. Child care and dinner provided.
- Thursday March 26: Move-A-Thon. Details coming soon!
Week of February 9, 2026:
- Monday Feb 9-13: Hawthorne Valentine Spirit Week – See below for details
- February 16-20: No school – Winter Break
- Tuesday, February 24: Black Excellence Lunch – 1 p.m, in Lunchroom
- Friday, February 27: 6 p.m. – Better Together fundraising event at El Centro De La Raza
- Thursday, Marth 5: 9 p.m. Black History Assembly – Due to limited space, we ask only the parents of 3rd graders to attend. Thank you.
Spirit Week:
- Mon Feb 9: Show love for your favorite team/ Wear your favorite jersey or team gear.
- Tue Feb 10: We love to be comfy! / Wear your favorite pajamas or cozy clothes.
- Wed Feb 11: Love your neighbor! / Plan a matching outfit with a friend.
- Thu Feb 12: We love Hawthorne! / Wear your Hawthorne gear or school colors.
- Fri Feb 13: Love is all you need! / Wear as much red and pink as you can.
Week of December 15, 2025:
- Monday December 15 through Friday December 19: Spirit Week. See below for details.
- Tuesday Dec 16: 6-7:30 p.m.: Game Night, Join Friends of Hawthorne to connect during the holidays for a fun night of games and cookies.
- Monday Dec 22-Jan 2nd: No School
- Monday Dec 22nd: Access to Trimester student progress reports will be available on The Source. Printed copies will not be sent home.
Spirit Week!
- Monday Dec 15:
Morning Monday: Wear your pajamas or cozy clothes! - Tuesday Dec 16:
T-shirt Tuesday: Wear your favorite t-shirt! - Wednesday Dec 17:
Workout Wednesday: Wear athletic clothes or sports gear! - Thursday Dec 18:
Throne Thursday: Wear your fancy clothes – dress royally! - Friday Dec 19:
Phoenix Friday: Wear your Hawthorne Gear!
Week of December 1, 2025
- Friday, December 5: All School Pajama and Movie day.
- Tuesday, December 9: Picture Retakes
- Thursday, December 11: 4th Grade Field Trip
- Tuesday, December 16: 6–7:30 p.m. Game Night – Join Friends of Hawthorne to connect during the holidays for a fun night of games and cookies.
- Monday, December 22–January 2: No School – Winter Break
- Monday, December 22: Access to Trimester 1 student progress reports will be available on
- the Source. Printed copies will not be sent home. Refer to the Family Handbook on how to create a Source account.
Join FOH to connect casually during this busy holiday season to play games and share cookies!
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6–7:30 p.m.
Bringing a game and/or cookies is optional.
This is Not a meeting.
Week of November 17, 2025
- Nov. 24–28: No School – Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, November 24 : Parent/Teacher Conference 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Teachers will schedule
- Tuesday, November 25: Parent / Teacher Conference 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Teachers will schedule
- Friday, November 28: No School – Native American Heritage Day.
- Tuesday, December 9: Picture Retakes
- Thursday, December 11: 4th Grade Field Trip
Homework Help at Seattle Public Libraries. Seattle libraries can help students succeed in school. The trained Homework Help tutors can assist with school assignments, provide reading support and skill-building activities at select library locations.
- Columbia Branch Tuesdays 4-7 p.m.
4721 Rainier Ave. S. - NewHolly Branch Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m.
7058 3211d. Ave. S. - Rainier Beach Branch Mondays 4-5:45 p.m.
9125 Rainier Ave. S. Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Students in Seattle can also get free virtual training from Tutor.com Tutor at Seattle Public Library
Week of October 28, 2025
- Tuesday November 4: Volunteers needed. See below for details.
- Thursday November 6: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration 5 p.m.
- Friday November 7: Grades 3-5 Author visit in cafeteria 1 p.m.
- Tuesday November 11: No School – Veteran’s Day
- Wednesday November 19: Parent Teacher Conferences (and Nov 24 &25)
- Nov 24-28: No School. Parent Teacher Conferences November 24 & 25.
Volunteers needed Tuesday, November 4 to walk students to and from the nurse for health screenings. (must be SPS approved). Please check with Ms. Ali in the office for volunteer approval status.
Tamale Sale: Now through Oct 30. $25/ half dozen
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos: Thu Nov 6 at 5 p.m. in Hawthorne’s cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and wear your favorite cultural clothes.
Week of October 21, 2025
- Thursday, October 23: Open House 5–6:30 p.m. (and kid bike giveaway 5:30-6:30 p.m. – first come first serve).
- Thursday, November 6: Day of the Dead Celebration 5–7 p.m.
- Friday, November 7: Grades 3rd – 5th Author visit in Cafeteria 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 11: No School – Veteran’s Day.
- November 24th – 28 : No School – Parent / Teacher Conferences. Teachers will schedule.
- Thursday, Nov. 27: No School – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 28: No School – Native American Heritage Day
Note from Ms. Campbell: The Global Reading Challenge will be starting soon! The Global Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools, sponsored by the Seattle Public Library. Students form teams and read selected books, then take part in a trivia competition. All 4th and 5th graders are encouraged to participate, but it is entirely optional. Applications were passed out last week, please check in with your child to see if they are interested. The program begins in November and culminates in a Hawthorne GRC Competition in February. The winners of the school challenge move on to the Semi-Finals at the Seattle Public Library where they will compete against other reading teams from around the district. For more information, check out the Global Reading Challenge website If you have questions, email Mrs. Campbell at jwcampbell@seattleschools.org
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with Hawthorne on Nov 6 at 5 p.m. Dia de Los muertos is a 15-year Hawthorne tradition started by a family to share and showcase Hispanic traditions and culture.
Week of October 13, 2025
Important dates:
- Tues October 21: Individual Picture Day. Order forms sent home with your student. (If paying with cash come by the main office for a form and envelope).
- Wed October 22: Join us wearing orange recognizing Unity Day.
- Thu October 23: Open House: 5-6:30 p.m. (And bike giveaway 5:30-6:30 p.m. – first come, first serve).
- Thu November 6: Day of the Dead Celebration 5-7 p.m.
- Fri November 7: Grades 3-5 Author visit in the cafeteria.
- Tue November 11: No School Veteran’s Day
- Thu November 27: No School Thanksgiving
- Fri November 28: No School Native American Heritage Day.
Note from Mrs. Britta: This October, Hawthorne has participated in National Bullying Prevention Month, an opportunity to reinforce kindness and respect across our community.
Hawthorne will celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22—a day to practice kindness, inclusivity, and respect while learning to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying. Our 4th and 5th graders will share what they’ve learned about respect, empathy, and standing up for others!
Every student can celebrate by wearing orange (the national color for bulling prevention) or their Hawthorne gear! If you have questions about school safety or bullying prevention, please contact Principal Elizabeth Flavors or school counselor Britta McClure.
Week of Sept 29, 2025
Cell Phone/ Smart Watch Policy
Reminder: Students are not to use cell phones or smart watches during school hours. If needing to communicate with your student, please call the main office do not text cell phones or watches during school hours. Students caught using their cell phone/smart watches during school hours:
- 1st Offense – Student(s) receive a warning.
- 2nd Offense – Phone/watch is taken and returned at end of day.
- 3rd Offense – Phone/watch taken & given to Ms. Flavors. Parent will have to pick it up.
SPS Culinary Services – offers a variety of convenient ways to pay for school meals by credit/ debit card online at the My School Bucks link on the SPS culinary webpage link below; as well as cash or check which can me given to our lunchroom manager payable to Culinary Services.
Some Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. An application form can be filled out online using link below or picked up from the main office. A Culinary Services application form can be filled out online or picked up from the main office
Lost and found – if you are looking high and low for those missing coats, sweatshirts and/ or lunch pails don’t forget to check the lost and found located in the cafeteria along the wall.
Community Resource Fair King County Department of Community & Human Resources
Saturday Oct 25, 2025 10 a.m.-2 p.m. DoubleTree Southcenter 16500 Southcenter Pkwy Seattle, WA 98188.
Connect with community resources such as mental health support, legal assistance, and many more. Learn about services available in your community—plus enjoy free food and fun activities! Register to attend the Community Resource Fair, King County
Regístrese ahora FERIA DE RECURSOS comunitarios Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios y Humanos (Department of Community and Human Services) del Condado de King
Sabado 25 de octubre de 2025 De 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. DoubleTree Southcenter 16500 Southcenter Pkwy Seattle, WA 98188
Conéctese con recursos comunitarios tales como apoyo para la salud mental, asistencia legal y muchos más.
Obtenga información sobre los servicios disponibles en su comunidad, ¡además disfrute de comida gratis y actividades divertidas!
Condado de King Veteranos, Personas Mayores y Servicios Humanos Condado de King Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios y Humanos
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አድራሻ DoubleTree Southcenter 16500 Southcenter Pkwy Seattle, WA 98188
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FOH fall spiritwear sale is on now! Info: Stock up on Hawthorne gear for the season! Kid sizes include t-shirts for $10 and sweatshirts for $35. Adult sizes include long-sleeve tees for $25 and sweatshirts for $50. You can also donate a t-shirt to a student in need!
Sale runs through Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10 p.m.
All proceeds support the FOH general fund, funding classroom supplies, staff appreciation, student enrichment programs, and school events.
After-School Enrichment classes begin next week, October 6th. We still have openings on all three days available. Also, the following classes are now open to additional grades.
- Chill & Mindfulness
- (Tuesdays): Now open to 1st – 5th Grades
- Art Exploratorium
- Thursday): Now open to K5 – 5th Grades
In addition, due to high demand, Pokemon will be opening 2 additional spaces on a first-come, first-serve basis.
