Principal Appreciation

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It is National Principal Appreciation month. Take a moment to thank your children’s principal(s) for being a great leader in their school(s).

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week 10/24-10/28

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Red Ribbon Week is coming!  Respect yourself and be drug free.  Join in the fun:

10/24:  Wake up drug free:  P.J. Day!

10/25:  Proud to be drug free:  School Spirit Day!

10/26:  Crazy about being drug free:  Crazy Hair Day!

10/27:  It’s no sweat to be drug free:  Workout Clothes Day!

10/28:  Drug free pledge day:  Wear RED!

Don’t Miss the Facilities Meeting

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You are invited to a very special Board meeting on Wednesday, October 19 to receive important information about Hawthorn District 73 building improvements under its Educational Facility Master Plan (EFMP).  District 73 has experienced growth over the past few years and the master plan will provide a long-term solution for both the district’s urgent facility needs now as well as planning for continued growth and academic excellence into the future.

The Hawthorn Board of Education hired DLR Group of Chicago in March to evaluate its current facility conditions and to facilitate a Core Team made up of community members, staff, administrators and facility leadership to discuss and create solutions that address the district’s needs.  Wednesday’s presentation will be the community’s first opportunity to give feedback to the Core Team regarding a master plan solution prior to Board of Education consideration later this fall.

Please make arrangements to attend this very important presentation and conversation at Townline Elementary, 810 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 19.  Childcare will be provided along with a light snack.  For childcare, please RSVP Wendy Peterson at petersonw@hawthorn73.org or call her at 847-990-4215.  

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Goal Setting

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This fall the Hawthorn Planning Council rolled out an exciting new initiative for our students.  In keeping aligned with the strategic plan, students in Kindergarten through eighth grade will develop individualized learning goals that will be implemented throughout the year.  Teachers all across the district are working with students to identify and write goals that are challenging, yet attainable.

Why is it important for students to set goals?  The process of goal setting will support student responsibility for their learning.  With the shift over the past several years to include formative assessment, student goal setting has been found to be highly effective in supporting students in academic achievement.

Elementary students will develop individualized learning goals with the support of their teacher.  Student and teacher will brainstorm strategies that will set the path toward meeting their goal.  Goals will be shared with parents at the November Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Middle School students will utilize a common goal setting form and work with core academic staff to establish goals based off of the fall MAP benchmark.  Students will conference with staff in the winter and spring.  In the spring, students will decide if they have met their goals.  Students must successfully meet 3 out of 5 established goals.

Parents play a key role in the success their child achieves.  At home review the student’s goals and develop a plan to guide them.   Ask your student what they find interesting and challenging.  Create an atmosphere of creative learning where the child has an opportunity to achieve new heights.  But most importantly, build a collaborative engaging relationship with your child to encourage communication.

Health Forms Due

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Please don’t forget that your child’s physical, along with record of their state mandated vaccinations are due  by Friday October 14, 2016. The Illinois State Board of Education requires that we exclude your child from school beginning Monday, October 17 in the event that we do not have these records on file by October 14.
Additionally, please send in your child’s dental and eye exam forms as soon as these exams are completed. Dental is required for Grade K,2, and 6.
Eye exams are required for K, and those students new to Illinois.
Note: If you have already complied with health requirements, please disregard this notice.

 

Clown Watch

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There have been no complaints of clown threats in the Vernon Hills area. However, due to nationwide incidents the Vernon Hills police and Hawthorn District 73 has increased security in and around its schools.
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Community Meeting Offers Childcare

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You are invited to a very special Board meeting on Wednesday, October 19 to receive important information about our proposed Educational Facility Master Plan (EFMP).  As you may know, the district is continuing to experience growth and this EFMP will provide a long-term solution for both our urgent facility needs now as well as planning for continued growth and academic excellence into the future.

The Board hired DLR Group in March to evaluate our current facility conditions and to facilitate a Core Team made up of community members, staff, administrators and facility leadership to discuss and create solutions that address our needs.  This presentation and conversation will be your first opportunity to give feedback to the Core Team on their recommended EFMP solution prior to Board consideration later this fall.

Please make arrangements to attend this very important presentation and conversation at Townline Elementary on October 19th at 7:00 p.m.  Childcare will be provided along with a light snack.  Please RSVP by Monday, October 17 to Wendy Peterson at petersonw@hawthorn73.org or call her at 847-990-4215.  We look forward to seeing you there.
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Fall Fest This Friday, 10/7

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All families are invited to the Fall Fest, Friday, Oct. 7th at 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the TL/DL gym.  Come join in the fun!  The cost is $2 per person paid at the door.

Play fabulous games, eat treats, and win prizes!

PTO Cookie Dough Sale

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Students should have brought home information about the PTO sponsored Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Sale, going on now.  You can order online or by sending your order back to school with your child.

You can find all the information needed here:

PTO Sponsored Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Sale

Community Input Sought

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You are invited to a very special Board meeting on Wednesday, October 19 to receive important information about our proposed Educational Facility Master Plan (EFMP). As you may know, the district is continuing to experience growth and this EFMP will provide a long-term solution for both our urgent facility needs now as well as planning for continued growth and academic excellence into the future.

The Board hired DLR Group in March to evaluate our current facility conditions and to facilitate a Core Team made up of community members, staff, administrators and facility leadership to discuss and create solutions that address our needs. This presentation and conversation will be your first opportunity to give feedback to the Core Team on their recommended EFMP solution prior to Board consideration later this fall.

Please make arrangements to attend this very important presentation and conversation at Townline Elementary on October 19 at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.

Background Information

En Español