Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter

Week of Feb 3rd 2025

Mon. February 17th – Fri. February 21st: NO SCHOOL – Mid-Winter Break
Tuesday, February 27th: 9am Black History Assembly
Friday, February 28th: 11am Black Excellence Lunch

FOH Events:

2/25: Friends of Hawthorne Meeting

3/2: Playground Work Party from 9am – 1pm

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.

Black lives matter week– This week of February 3rd – 7th is recognized districtwide as a week of anti-racism action and building racial equity at school. The theme this year is Collective Action: Civil Discourse for Civic Engagement, and Hawthorne classrooms are encouraged to explore the topics of community, belonging, diversity, and inclusion throughout the week during their social-emotional learning (SEL) time.

Seattle Public Schools Commitment to Inclusivity and Safety

Below is a summary from a communication SPS released this week. More content will be shared via bulletin soon.

SPS is dedicated to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for all students, regardless of race, religion, national origin, immigration status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We uphold our constitutional obligation to educate every student and ensure they feel welcome.

We are monitoring new policies that may impact our district and will strive to offer clarity, calm, and stability as changes arise. The recent announcement about the potential for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) entering schools is deeply concerning. State law directs school districts to limit immigration enforcement to the fullest extent possible.

SPS has adopted procedures based on the Washington State Attorney General’s Office model policy to manage interactions with federal immigration authorities. We respect every student’s right to a safe school experience and will not tolerate actions that disrupt their sense of security or equitable education.

We are committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQIA+ students and staff, including non-binary individuals. Superintendent Procedure 3211 guides our support for gender-diverse students, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and respect.

Our legal team is reviewing relevant policies to ensure they provide clear information for students, families, and staff. We will continue to work with families, educators, and community partners to advocate for policies that protect our students and support their well-being.

Show your love for Hawthorne this Valentine’s Day by participating in our online fundraising auction.

Our auction is live and will close at midnight on 2/14!
Check out and bid on exciting items from our local and school community such as: tickets to Kraken and Reign games, gardening classes, and vacation homes on the WA coast and Kauai, HI.
Please share with your friends and family!
Funds raised support Hawthorne students, school-wide enrichment programs, learning specialists, and teachers’ classroom budgets.
Learn more at:
Friends of Hawthorne Auction.

Week of Jan 20th 2025

Monday, January 20th: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
{All Launch locations will be closed in observance of the holiday}

Tuesday, January21st: 6-7:30pm: Friends of Hawthorne Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, January 22nd: 6 – 7pm Spanish Community Coffee Chat
Monday, January 27th: Winter ‘25 After School Enrichment Sessions begin.

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.

Lost and found – if you are looking high and low for those missing coats, sweatshirts
and/ or lunch box don’t forget to check with
the main office, playground and/or lost and found
located in the cafeteria along the wall.

Winter ‘25 after school enrichment – Registration for the Winter ‘25 After School Enrichment session is now closed..

The Winter session will run from January 27th – April 10th on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Parents will be notified of class lottery results no later than January 11th. Classes that have open spots after the lottery is run will be available for first come first serve registration immediately.
Payment will be due by January 17th to finalize enrollment.
Registration for previously filled classes for whom students did not accept their invitation to register from the lottery will open on January 18th at 9am and will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis
Additionally, we’re in need of volunteers who are good at data to help run the lottery, support class management, ensure effective communications, and support registration efforts for spring ‘25 session and the ’25-’26 calendar year. For more information see the volunteer section of the “FAQ”.

Week of December 9th 2024

Important Dates:

Tuesday, December 10th: 1st Grade Field Trip
Thursday, December 12th: 4th Grade Field Trip
Monday. Dec. 23rd to Friday. Jan. 3rd: No School – Winter Break
Monday, January 6th: Back to School
Monday, January 20th: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Spirit Week Coming Up!

Monday 16th: Sports day: Wear your favorite sports team gear.
Tuesday 17th: Mismatch day: Wear mixed prints and colors.
Wednesday 18th: Pajama day: Wear your pjs or coziest clothes.
Thursday 19th: Music day: Wear your favorite band tee.
Friday 20th: Hawthorne spirit day: Wear your Hawthorne gear.

Lost and found – if you are looking high and low for those missing coats, sweatshirts and/ or lunch box don’t forget to check with the main office, playground and/or lost and found located in the cafeteria along the wall.

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. A Free and Reduced Meal application form can be filled out online or picked up from the main office.

Week of November 11th 2024

Important Dates:

Monday, November 11th: No School Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service.
Thursday, November 14th: Ruby Bridges Day.
Wed., Nov. 20th, Mon., Nov. 25th & Tues., Nov 26th: Parent/ Teacher conferences.
November 25th – 29th: No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 5th: Picture Retakes.

Volunteers Needed!

We need a SPS-approved volunteer to monitor for Tuesdays during breakfasts from 7:30- 8:15am in the cafeteria. Duties include watching over Hawthorne students as they eat breakfast and helping them as needed – no food prep or food service required. If interested, please contact Donna or Alexandra in the main office at 206-252-7210 or by email: doeaton@seattleschools.org or avmontgomery@seattleschools.org

Nurse Rebecca needs help with the upcoming vision and hearing screenings on11/12,
11/19, and 11/20. Volunteers would guide groups of students from their classrooms and to the library for the screenings.

Must be an SPS-approved volunteer. If you can volunteer your time, please email: heather@friendsofhawthorne.org

Save the date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Hawthorne Cafeteria, 6pm to 7:30pm
Join other Hawthorne Families and kids in playing board and card games, enjoy cookies and warm beverages. A short FOH Business Meeting from 7 – 7:30pm. Childcare provided during business meeting.

This month we celebrate – in 1990 then President George H. W. Bush signed into law designating November National Native American Heritage Month recognizing Native Americans as original inhabitants of these lands. Reflecting on the treatment of Indigenous people in America this is also, a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

Ordering pictures – to view your student’s photo gallery: log on to www.yuenluistudio.com at the upper right of your screen select “order school photos” using your student’s ID number as the online code.

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.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Children can easily catch lice through contacts with friends at school, home and in the community.

Finding lice early makes it easier to get rid of them. Doing regular head checks on your children is your best defense!

Basic Lice Facts

Lice are not a health hazard and do not spread diseases. However, they are annoying, itchy and frustrating!
Indications of a lice infestation include – itching of the scalp, a tickling feeling in the hair, visible live lice or nits attached to hair, sores or scratches on the head, irritability or trouble sleeping.
Almost all cases of lice are spread through direct head-to-head contact. Lice cannot jump or fly to another person’s hair. While it is possible to spread lice while sharing hats or brushes, most lice are spread during sleepovers and bed-sharing.
Nits (lice eggs) are tiny, oval and tan (not hatched) or white (hatched) specks that are glued to the hair shaft. Nits hatch into lice in about 1 week. Off the scalp, nits can’t survive over 1 week.
Lice are approximately 1/16-inch (2 mm) long bugs – about the size of a sesame seed. They move quickly and are difficult to find. Adult lice can typically survive 3-4 weeks on the scalp, but only 24-48 hours off the head. The lice feed on blood from the scalp. How to Check for Lice/Nits
To look for lice, have your child sit in a well-lit place such as near a window. • Look through the hair by going through small sections at a time (a chopstick or something similar may be helpful). If you see a bug crawling in your child’s hair, it is most likely lice.
They are most often found close to the scalp, near the ears and close to the neckline. • Nits are attached to the hair shaft. If it comes off easily it is dandruff or lint. If it takes effort to slide the speck off, it is most likely a nit.
A metal lice comb and a magnifying glass can also be a very effective method to check for lice (see back for detailed instructions).

If You Find Lice:

Get rid of live lice by following all instructions of the treatment method you choose.
Please notify the school nurse and/or childcare that you have begun treatment.
Your child can return to school after an appropriate lice treatment has begun.
Follow-up with additional comb outs and lice checks over the next few weeks as one live louse or nit can re-infest a head.
Please see the links below or talk to your school nurse for treatment options. You can get rid of lice with persistence and patience! Useful links for information on lice:

Nurse Rebecca Rebecca Dubin BSN RN NCSN School Nurse, Seattle Public Schools Hawthorne Elementary School 206-252-7217 rcdubin@seattleschools.org

Week of November 4th 2024

Important Dates:

Thursday, November 7th: 5:30 – 7pm Dia de los Muertos potluck/ tamale pick- up.
Monday, November 11th: No School Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service.
Wednesday, November 20th: Parent/ Teacher conferences.
November 25th – 29th: No School Thanksgiving Break
Mon., Nov. 25th & Tues., Nov 26th: Parent/ Teacher Conferences.
Thursday, December 5th: Picture Retakes.

Volunteers Needed!

We need a volunteer cafeteria monitor for Tuesday breakfasts. Shift would be every Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:15am. You must be an SPS-approved volunteer. Duties include watching over Hawthorne students as they eat breakfast and helping them as needed – no food prep or food service required. If interested, please contact Donna or Alexandra in the main office at 206-252-7210 or by email: Doeaton@seattleschools.org, avmontgomery@seattleschools.org

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Let’s make the night a success: Help make this year’s annual Día de los Muertos event happen!

bag up tamales
help fulfill orders.
to set-up and help clean-up event.
to paint simple, festive designs on faces.
Event is Thursday, November 7th – sign-up to volunteer for Dia de los Muertos event

Let’s treat our teachers with a monthly breakfast!

Picture retakes – is Thurs, Dec. 5th Bring your biggest and brightest smile!

To view photo gallery, log on to using your student’s ID number as the online code.

Week of October 28th 2024

Thursday, November 7th: 5:30pm – 7pm
Dia de los Muertos potluck/ tamale pick-up.
Monday, November 11th: No School
Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service.
Wednesday, November 20th: Parent/ Teacher conferences.
November 25th – 29th: No School
Thanksgiving Break
Mon., Nov. 25th & Tues., Nov 26th: Parent/ Teacher Conferences.

Note about Halloween: With Halloween this Thursday, we want to share the following should your student choose to dress up. On October 31st, students can wear appropriate and respectful costumes without masks, weapons, or fake blood. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher or Ms. Flavors.

Picture retakes – is Thurs, Dec. 5th Bring your biggest and brightest smile.
Order pictures

Pbis word of the month: Respect – Some ways to show Respect include:

Valuing someone’s feelings, even when we don’t agree.
Being kind and courteous.
Being polite and avoiding interrupting when others are speaking.
Listening to others.
Thinking before we speak.

Guiding Good Choices: For parents and caregivers of children ages 7-14. Help your kids make healthy choices and strengthen your family relationships.

Free Thursdays 6-8pm for 5 weeks

November 14th- Dec 19th ∗At Hawthorne Elementary (open to families from other schools)
Dinner and Childcare Provided

Learn to:

Help your kids make positive choices
Support your kids to say no to drugs
Understand brain development and how it affects your kid’s behavior
Set clear family rules to keep kids safe
Strengthen family bonds
Reduce family conflict through anger management

FREE Thursdays 6-8pm for 5 weeks November 14th- Dec 19th
At Hawthorne Elementary (open to families from other schools)
Dinner and Childcare Provided
Help your kids make healthy choices and strengthen your family relationships

For more information: Mike Graham-Squire 206-353-7945or Ms. Mak mbmak@seattleschools.org
For parents and caregivers of children ages 7-14

$50 Gift card upon successful completion!

Week of October 21, 2024

Tuesday, October 22nd: Individuals – Picture Day! (Retakes Dec. 5th.)
Thursday, October 24th: 5pm Hispanic Community Gathering.
Friday, October 25th:
Kindergarten Field Trip.
Global Reading Challenge forms due.
Tamale Fundraiser ends
Thursday, November 7th: 5:30pm – 7pm
Dia de los Muertos potluck. Tamale pick-up at potluck.
Monday, November 11th: No school
Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service.

We need your large and/or extra-large coolers!
If able to lend, please deliver to the main office no later than Friday, Nov. 1st. Coolers will be available for pickup on Friday, Nov. 8th.

Help us make the night a success! Sign up to be a Volunteer with our Dia de los Muertos celebration.

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. If you have questions, email Mrs. Campbell at: jwcampbell@seattleschools.org

Note about Halloween: With Halloween coming up soon we want to share the following should your student choose to dress up. On October 31st, students can wear appropriate and respectful costumes without masks, weapons, or fake blood. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher or Ms. Flavors.

Let’s treat our teachers with a monthly breakfast! Sign up to bring in coffee, juices, muffins, donuts and more for teachers

Week of October 14, 2024

Monday, Oct. 14th: Order now! Tamale Fundraiser begins today. Sale ends Friday, Oct. 25th.
Wednesday, Oct. 16th: 8 am – 11 am Go-Vax Kids is hosting a FREE vaccine clinic. For more info, contact the main office.
Tuesday, Oct. 22nd: Individuals – Picture Day!
Friday, Oct. 25th: Kindergarten Field-Trip.
Thursday, Nov. 7th: 5:30pm – 7pm Dia de los Muertos potluck.

Volunteers needed

We need large and/or extra-large coolers. If able to lend, please deliver to the main office no later than Friday, Nov. 1st. Coolers will be available for pickup on Friday, Nov. 8th.

Help us make the night a success! Sign up to be a Volunteer with our Dia de los Muertos celebration.

Did you know: This year the week of Oct. 14th is Digital Citizenship Week?

Digital Citizenship Week is an opportunity to promote the importance of teaching students about internet safety, recognizing and preventing cyberbullying. More information regarding online safety

Library: A note from our Mrs. Campbell: I am happy to help with book selections for both individual kids and small groups, so please let me know if I can help you in any way.
Reading lists with books that offer more of a challenge while still having content that is appropriate for your elementary student
(I really like these lists! I print them out at the start of summer and my own kid reads a bunch from the list)

Davidson Gifted Reading List

Suki Wessling Gifted Young Reader List

Week of October 7, 2024

Powerful learners, powerful choices, powerful relationships. Our school community nurtures Scholarship, Creativity, and Social Responsibility.
Hawthorne, We Rise!

Monday October 7th: Fall ASE (After School Enrichment) classes begin.
Thursday October 10th: Open House 5-6:30pm.
Friday October 11th: No school for students.
Tuesday October 22nd: Picture Day! Individuals. Flyer with more info sent home with students.
Friday October 25th: Kindergarten Field Trip.

Did you know? October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

Our kick-off assembly for National Bullying Prevention Month is Oct 8th. The goal is for our students to recognize, report, and refuse bullying at Hawthorne and beyond.

Volunteers Needed! Fall ASE classes: one volunteer needed for Tuesdays 2:15-4:15, email enrichment@friendsofhawthorne.org

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics:
Seattle Public Schools is offering vaccine clinics this fall and throughout the school year. The clinics are open to all SPS staff, families, and students—regardless of their enrolled school. Please visit the SPS vaccine clinic webpage for more information and to register for a clinic.

“The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.” – Florence Bone

Week of September 30, 2024

Powerful learners, powerful choices, powerful relationships. Our school community nurtures Scholarship, Creativity, and Social Responsibility.
Hawthorne, We Rise!

Upcoming Events:

Monday, October 7th: Fall ASE Classes begin.
Thursday, October 10th: Open House 5 – 6:30pm.
Friday, October 11th: No School – (District TRI Day).
Tuesday, October 22nd: Picture Day! – Individuals
Friday, October 25th: Kindergarten Field-Trip.
Also see October Calendar at the bottom of the page*

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics:
Seattle Public Schools is offering vaccine clinics this fall and throughout the school year.
The clinics are open to all SPS staff, families, and students—regardless of their enrolled school.
Please visit the SPS vaccine clinic webpage for more information and to register for a clinic.

Did You Know: October is National
Bullying Prevention Month?
Throughout October your child will learn
specific skills to help make Hawthorne a safe
and respectful place for all by learning how to recognize,
report and refuse bullying!
Our kick-off assembly for National Bullying Prevention Month is on October 8th.

Birthdays & classroom snacks: Celebrating
your kiddo’s day is a huge deal.
When bringing classroom snacks and birthday treats,
please make sure they are prepackaged and nut free
(peanuts and/or tree nuts).
This ensures that everyone can participate safely.

October

Thursday, October 3rd: 7:30am Hispanic Community Gathering.
Monday, October 7th: Fall After School Enrichment Classes begin.
Thursday, October 10th: 5 – 6:30pm Open House.
Friday, October 11th: –(District TRI Day).
Tuesday, October 22nd: Picture Day! More information will be provided in the coming weeks. Bring your best Smile!
Friday, October 25th: Kindergarten field trip.