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June 2008

Middle School Honor Rolls for Trimester 3 (6/19/2008)
Lunch Ticket Prices for 2008-09 (6/19/2008)
Summer Office Hours at Hawthorn (6/16/2008)
PTO Contributes More than $97,000 to Schools! (6/14/2008)
Looking Ahead on the 2008-09 Calendar (6/10/2008)
8th Grade Award Recipients (6/05/2008)
Severe Weather Procedures (6/05/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - June 2008 (6/04/2008)
Get Your Middle School Sports Physicals This Summer (6/04/2008)
June 3 is Last Day to Register for HEI Session I (6/02/2008)
8th Grade Promotion on Live Webcast (6/02/2008)

May 2008

Hawthorn PTO Raises More than $93,000 - Thank You! (5/28/2008)
Stay Sharp This Summer! Summer Reading Lists! (5/27/2008)
Are Your Student Records Current? (5/27/2008)
Committee Meetings (5/22/2008)
Hawthorn Honors Five Retiring Staffers (5/21/2008)
Frosh Survey Results (5/13/2008)
Thank You, Career Day Volunteers! (5/08/2008)
2008-2009 Board Meeting Schedule Approved (5/06/2008)
6th Grade Orientation Information (5/02/2008)
Closed Board Meeting - May 5 (5/01/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - May 2008 (5/01/2008)

April 2008

VHHS Math Team Takes State (4/29/2008)
Tenure Granted to 16 Teachers (4/29/2008)
Middle South Scholastic Bowlers Win Conference and Regionals! (4/24/2008)
Openings Still Available for Hawthorn Enrichment Summer Program (4/24/2008)
Hawthorn Elementaries to Welcome Two New Assistant Principals (4/22/2008)
Hawthorn Earns 2008 Bright Red Apple Award (4/17/2008)
Revised Wellness Plan (4/15/2008)
Take Your Child to Work Day (4/11/2008)
Communications Committee Meeting (4/10/2008)
Board/Executive Committee Meeting (4/09/2008)
Townline Holds Spanish Spelling Bee (4/03/2008)
Special Joint Board Meeting (4/03/2008)
Committee of the Whole Meeting (4/03/2008)
Midterm Reports Coming Home April 25 (4/02/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - April 2008 (4/02/2008)

March 2008

Closed Meeting: March 31 (3/31/2008)
Board Meeting Rescheduled for March 26 (3/20/2008)
Intermittent Phone Outages (3/19/2008)
Honor Rolls for Trimester 2 (3/17/2008)
PTO Variety Show on VH Cable 4 (3/17/2008)
Town Hall Q&As Ready Week of March 17 (3/12/2008)
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Info Meeting - April 23 (3/07/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - March 2008 (3/06/2008)
Closed Board Meeting (3/05/2008)
Freshmen Alumni - Please Take Our Survey (3/04/2008)

February 2008

Last HEI Registration Round-Up is April 19 (2/29/2008)
Middle School Math Teams Know Their Numbers (2/29/2008)
Michelle Liu Spells Way to Victory (2/29/2008)
SCHOOL SCHEDULE: 2008-2009 Calendar & Year-End Changes (2/28/2008)
It's ISAT Season (2/28/2008)
Committee of the Whole Meeting (2/15/2008)
Community Notes Webpage Offers Local Announcements (2/15/2008)
Transportation Reimbursement Claim Sheets Due June 30 (2/14/2008)
Policy Committee Meeting (2/14/2008)
Hawthorn Shines at Solo & Ensemble Contest (2/11/2008)
Thank You for Attending the Town Hall Meeting (2/07/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - February 2008 (2/07/2008)
Aspen Reschedules Meeting/Tours (2/07/2008)
Kindergarten Registration Deadline — February 29 (2/01/2008)

January 2008

Policy Committee Meeting (1/22/2008)
Updated Homework FAQ (1/16/2008)
Town Hall Meeting is February 7 (1/16/2008)
Hawthorn Happenings - January 2008 (1/10/2008)
Communication Committee Meeting (1/10/2008)

December 2007

Middle School Honor Rolls (12/17/2007)
Closed Meeting (12/17/2007)
Time to Register for Fall Kindergarten (12/13/2007)
At-Home Learning (12/11/2007)
Update on Emergency Call System (12/10/2007)
Committee Meetings (12/05/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - December 2007 (12/05/2007)
About Snow Days... (12/04/2007)
Hawthorn Honors Returning Marine (12/04/2007)

November 2007

Electronics at School (11/27/2007)
Congratulations, Hawthorn Flag Contest Winners! (11/26/2007)
Policy Committee Meeting (11/19/2007)
Please Take the Tech Survey! (11/15/2007)
Questions About Homework? (11/14/2007)
Middle South Honors Local Veterans During Breakfast (11/06/2007)
Free Diagnostic Screening - Schedule by November 26 (11/01/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - November 2007 (11/01/2007)

October 2007

Letter Highlights Suggestions for Staying Healthy (10/30/2007)
Moment of Silence (10/30/2007)
Dates to Note (10/26/2007)
Policy Committee Meeting - October 29 (10/25/2007)
Hawthorn School “Report Card” Available Online (10/24/2007)
Red Ribbon Week is October 22 to 26 (10/22/2007)
Committee Meeting: Constituent Relations (10/17/2007)
Keep It Fun for Halloween (10/16/2007)
Executive Committee Meeting (10/10/2007)
Hawthorn Flag Contest (10/10/2007)
Midterm Progress Reports and More... (10/03/2007)
Needed: HOSTS Mentor Volunteers! (10/03/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - October 2007 (10/03/2007)
Introducing My Access! Writing Program (10/02/2007)

September 2007

Hawthorn Flag Contest (9/28/2007)
Board Finalizes Hawthorn's 2007/2008 Budget (9/26/2007)
Hawthorn CC Invitational Draws More than 1000 Runners (9/25/2007)
Free Diagnostic Screening for 3- and 4-Year-Olds (9/21/2007)
Grade-Level Curriculum Guides Available (9/20/2007)
Hawthorn Welcomes New Certified Staff (9/06/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - September 2007 (9/06/2007)
Fall MAP Testing - September 10 to 21 (9/05/2007)
Hawthorn Pilots Lexile “Find a Book” Website (9/05/2007)
Hawthorn Earns Bright Red Apple Award Again (9/04/2007)

August 2007

4th Graders - Interested in Band or Orchestra? (8/30/2007)
Update on Townline's IBO Efforts (8/30/2007)
Know Your Principals (8/28/2007)
Bus Report (8/27/2007)
Got Milk? Or Breakfast? Or Lunch? (8/27/2007)
Bus Routes (8/20/2007)
Please Be Patient with Bus Routes (8/20/2007)
Elementary North Administrative Changes (8/15/2007)
Elementary South Unveils New Cafeteria (8/15/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - August 2007 (8/15/2007)
Thank You from Summer Programs (8/09/2007)
Special Board Meeting Tonight (8/08/2007)
Special Board Meetings Cancelled (8/07/2007)

July 2007

Jump Start Program Starts Monday, July 30 (7/27/2007)
Legal Notice - 2007-2008 Tentative Budget Available (7/27/2007)
VH Park District Offers Resident Rates (7/12/2007)
Constituent Relations Committee Meeting - July 12 (7/02/2007)

June 2007

Hawthorn District 73 Registration Information (6/30/2007)
Trimester 3 Honor Rolls (6/27/2007)
Dates to Note (6/07/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - June/July (6/06/2007)
Policy Committee Meeting - June 9 (6/05/2007)
Closed Committee of the Whole - June 11 (6/05/2007)

May 2007

Committee of the Whole Meeting (5/30/2007)
May 25 Letter to Hawthorn Families (5/25/2007)
Thanks to Hawthorn Partners for Supporting Our Students! (5/25/2007)
Don't Stand In Line - Get Your Lunch Tix Now! (5/25/2007)
New Kindergarteners - Are You Enrolled? (5/24/2007)
Dates to Note (5/20/2007)
New Board Members Take Their Seats (5/15/2007)
District Announces New Leadership Positions (5/10/2007)
Aspen's Randi Szoke Earns Walmart Teacher of the Year Award (5/10/2007)
Hawthorn Honors Retirees (5/10/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - May 2007 (5/03/2007)
Thank You, Career Day Volunteers (5/02/2007)
2007-08 Calendar Posted (5/02/2007)

April 2007

Hawthorn Announces Administrator Changes (4/27/2007)
Medical Fund Established (4/25/2007)
Board Meetings Announced (4/20/2007)
New School Board Members Elected (4/18/2007)
Update: Report Cards (4/17/2007)
21 Awarded Tenure (4/10/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - April 2007 (4/04/2007)
Achievement: Are We There Yet? (4/01/2007)
Trimester II Honor Rolls (4/01/2007)

March 2007

Hawthorn Leadership Transition Plan (3/23/2007)
D73 Board Elects New Leaders (3/23/2007)
Middle School Parent Orientation is April 25 (3/21/2007)
Policy Committee Meeting (3/16/2007)
HEA Provides Board Candidate Information (3/15/2007)
Board Names Dr. Sue Zook Superintendent Elect (3/13/2007)
2006 School Report Card Data (3/09/2007)
5th Grade Parent Info Meeting is March 20 (3/08/2007)
Hawthorn Learning Models (3/07/2007)
HEI Alphabetical Course Listing (3/01/2007)
HEA Hosts Candidate Forum on March 14 (3/01/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - March 2007 (3/01/2007)
HR Committee Meeting (3/01/2007)

February 2007

HEI Brochures are Ready! (2/28/2007)
Presentations Before the Board (2/27/2007)
Hawthorn Musicians Shine at Solo & Ensemble (2/22/2007)
All Registration Materials Were Due by March 22, 2007! (2/21/2007)
ISAT Student Reports Coming Home Now (2/21/2007)
Board Approves 2007/2008 Calendar (2/15/2007)
Thank You for Your Patience (2/15/2007)
Tuesday Schedule at Hawthorn (2/13/2007)
Screening for 3- and 4-Year-Old Children (2/13/2007)
Communication Committee Meeting (2/13/2007)
Are You Registered for Kindergarten? (2/02/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - February 2007 (2/02/2007)

January 2007

Notice of Election Lottery (1/29/2007)
Ask Dr. Joe About Our Four Elementary Schools (1/26/2007)
Hawthorn Honor Rolls - Trimester 1 (1/25/2007)
Closed Board Meetings (1/24/2007)
Hawthorn Offers Three Summer Programs (1/23/2007)
Get Ready for HEI Summer 2007 (1/23/2007)
Learn About Aspen and Townline - Feb 7 & 8 (1/19/2007)
Mid-Year MAP and DIBELS Assessments (1/10/2007)
Hawthorn Happenings - January 2007 (1/09/2007)
Kindergarten Info Night is February 1 (1/08/2007)

December 2006

District Office Winter Break Schedule (12/22/2006)
Early Release Times (12/18/2006)
Online Programs Available for At-Home Learning (12/14/2006)
Take a Trip to Study Island (12/14/2006)
About Snow Days... (12/13/2006)
Powers Center Offers Sign Language Classes (12/08/2006)
PTO Family Program is February 3 (12/08/2006)
New Enrichment Resource for Lake County Students (12/08/2006)
Executive/HR Committees Meet on the 7th (12/05/2006)
Notification (12/01/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - December 2006 (12/01/2006)
Ask Dr. Joe About the New GATE Program (12/01/2006)

November 2006

Closed Board Meeting (11/30/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - November 2006 (11/01/2006)
"Coats & Cleats" Drive is November 6 through 10 (11/01/2006)
Please Take the Online Survey (11/01/2006)

October 2006

Guskey Effective Grading Meeting is Nov 1 (10/30/2006)
Middle North Solar Project Featured on Website (10/25/2006)
Special Closed Board Meeting (10/24/2006)
Four Board Seats on April Ballot (10/20/2006)
Pick a Peaceful Halloween Costume (10/18/2006)
06/07 Budget Posted (10/17/2006)
Middle North Celebrates Solar Panels (10/16/2006)
Eat at BD's BBQ on Wednesday, Oct 25! (10/12/2006)
Please Volunteer to "Help One Student To Succeed" (10/11/2006)
Student Registration Available at District Office (10/10/2006)
Online Parent/Community Survey In Final Stages (10/06/2006)
Hawthorn Schools Again Earn Bright Red Apple Awards (10/06/2006)
Committee Meetings: Policy and HR Committees (10/06/2006)
Committee of the Whole Meeting (10/05/2006)
Closed Board/Human Resource Committee Meeting (10/04/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - October 2006 (10/04/2006)

September 2006

6th Grade Parents - Outdoor Ed Meeting is Oct 10 (9/28/2006)
2006/07 Curriculum Guide is Here (9/19/2006)
Parents as Partners Curriculum Coffee - October 5 (9/19/2006)
Hawthorn Offers Free Diagnostic Screening for 3, 4 and 5 Year Olds (9/18/2006)
Executive Committee Meets on the 20th (9/18/2006)
How Hawthorn Stacks Up with New Kindergarten Standards (9/15/2006)
Committee Meetings (9/13/2006)
MAP Testing Begins September 18 (9/12/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - September 2006 (9/06/2006)

August 2006

Middle South Recycling Collection - September 9 (8/30/2006)
4th Graders - Time to Think Band/Orchestra (8/30/2006)
Parent Connection Is the Key! (8/29/2006)
Initial ISAT Scores Show New Levels of Achievement (8/28/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - August (8/18/2006)
Bus Route Freeze In Effect Until September 18 (8/15/2006)

July 2006

Kindergarten Bus Riders Get Dress Rehearsal/Practice Run (7/21/2006)
Please Take the Community Survey (7/17/2006)
Board of Education Meets July 10 (7/07/2006)

June 2006

Board of Education Meets June 26 (6/23/2006)
MySpace.com - What Parents Need to Know (6/23/2006)
New Dental Exam Rules - Grades K, 2 and 6 (6/23/2006)
Hawthorn PreK Program (6/16/2006)
Committee of the Whole Meeting (6/15/2006)
Board of Education Meeting (6/09/2006)
Meeting: Policy Committee (6/07/2006)
Fall Calendars & Supply Lists Available (6/02/2006)
Safe & Orderly Committee to Meet; Communications Committee Postponed (6/01/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - June/July (6/01/2006)

May 2006

Meeting: Board of Education (5/26/2006)
Alternate Route and Option-to-Pay Bus Forms Due by July 5! (5/25/2006)
Have You Turned In Your Survey? (5/24/2006)
PTO Support for Our Students Hits $100,000 Level! (5/24/2006)
Ask Dr. Joe About Our Middle Schools (5/23/2006)
Board of Ed Meeting (5/19/2006)
Special Closed Board Meeting (5/10/2006)
Executive Committee Meeting (5/09/2006)
Hawthorn Summer Programs Run Through July 21 (5/08/2006)
Meeting: Board of Education (5/04/2006)
Mentors Needed for Summer HOSTS! (5/02/2006)
Hawthorn Diabetes Walk Raises $37,000 (5/02/2006)
Honoring Our Retirees (5/02/2006)
Meeting: Executive Committee (5/01/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - May (5/01/2006)
Update on Report Cards (5/01/2006)
Peaceful Parenting on May 23 (5/01/2006)

April 2006

VH Internet Use Survey (4/30/2006)
Board of Ed Meeting (4/20/2006)
Executive Committee Meeting - Rescheduled (4/17/2006)
Thanks for the great year! Enjoy your summer! (4/17/2006)
Townline Clothes Drive Wraps Up on April 22 (4/12/2006)
Hawthorn Walks for Diabetes (4/11/2006)
Board Meets on April 10 (4/07/2006)
Middle School Orientations for Parents of Incoming Students (4/06/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - April (4/06/2006)
Hawthorn End-of-Year School Schedule (4/05/2006)
Route 60 Traffic Alert (4/03/2006)
Meeting: Committee of the Whole (4/03/2006)
Honor Rolls for Grades 6 through 8 (4/01/2006)

March 2006

Have a Safe and Fun Spring Break (3/23/2006)
REMINDER: Fall Registration Forms Were Due March 23 (3/08/2006)
Meeting: Hawthorn Executive Committee (3/07/2006)
DARE Parent Night is April 13 (3/06/2006)
Learn Sign Language (3/05/2006)
Casmir Pulaski Day is March 6 - Early Release (3/02/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - March (3/02/2006)

February 2006

Board Appoints Thomas J. Boehm (2/27/2006)
School Board Meets on February 27 (2/24/2006)
Choice School Applications Due March 3 (2/23/2006)
Superintendent Forums Set for March 15 & 16 (2/23/2006)
Curriculum Coffee is March 13 (2/22/2006)
It's ISAT Testing Season (2/22/2006)
Are You Registered for Fall? (2/17/2006)
Peaceful Parenting Workshop on TV (2/16/2006)
Committee Meetings (2/13/2006)
Public Hearing: Lincoln's Birthday Waiver (2/12/2006)
Notice: Hawthorn Board of Ed Meeting (2/09/2006)
Notice: Special Closed Meeting (2/07/2006)
District PreSchool Screening Available (2/06/2006)
Hawthorn Board Accepts Resignation of Annie Christie (2/06/2006)
Key Dates to Note (2/05/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - February (2/01/2006)

January 2006

Hawthorn Board Accepts Resignation of Annie Christie (1/24/2006)
Kindergarten Registration is February 8 (1/17/2006)
Curriculum Coffee on January 23 (1/17/2006)
Middle School Parents Urged to Attend Workshop (1/17/2006)
Learn "Peaceful Parenting" Techniques on February 15 (1/16/2006)
Anti-Bully Workshop Airs on Cable 19 (1/16/2006)
February Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/16/2006)
February School Calendar (1/16/2006)
Lake County Education Job Fair is February 25 (1/14/2006)
Hawthorn Recognizes MLK Day (1/13/2006)
Executive Committee Meeting (1/11/2006)
HR Committee Meeting (1/11/2006)
Hawthorn Board Announces 2006-07 School Calendar (1/10/2006)
Snow Closings (1/09/2006)
Watch for Trains! (1/09/2006)
Hawthorn Happenings - January (1/04/2006)
Anti-Bullying Meetings Set for January 12 & 13 (1/01/2006)

December 2005

Hawthorn Happenings - December 2005: Online Keyboarding, Holiday Efforts, Bowling and More? (12/12/2005)
Calendar Update: No Kindergarten on February 16 (12/11/2005)
Hawthorn Educators Take Part in Groundbreaking "12 Under 12" Network (12/05/2005)
Curriculum Quarterly Available (12/01/2005)
Executive Committee Meeting (12/01/2005)

November 2005

Hawthorn Launches District-Wide Survey (11/01/2005)
School Board - Communication Committee Meeting (11/01/2005)
School Board Executive Committee Closed Meeting (11/01/2005)

October 2005

School Board - Policy Committee Meeting (10/31/2005)
Public Notice - Closed Board Meeting (10/17/2005)
Ask Dr. Joe About Class Sizes (10/12/2005)
Writing Assessment Information Posted (10/05/2005)
Safe & Orderly Committee Meeting (10/05/2005)
School Board Executive Committee Meeting (10/05/2005)

September 2005

New Feature: Ask Dr. Joe (9/13/2005)
New Athletic Department Site (9/08/2005)
Townline Dedication Viewable on Cable (9/01/2005)

August 2005

Supply Lists available on-line (8/24/2005)
Lunch Program Announcement (8/17/2005)

July 2005

Start of Year Important Dates (7/26/2005)
2005 Administrative Team (7/25/2005)

June 2005

2005-2006 School Board Meeting Schedule (6/29/2005)

May 2005

Public Notice: Executive Committee Meeting (5/18/2005)
Honoring our Retirees - 5/13 (5/03/2005)

April 2005

No 7th Grade at Aspen for 2005/2006 School Year (4/14/2005)
Public Notice - Communications Committee Meeting (4/11/2005)

March 2005

Board Meeting Changed (3/18/2005)
2005/2006 Calendar Approved (3/01/2005)

February 2005

Elementary South Principal Named (2/25/2005)
Elementary North Principal Named (2/25/2005)
District Receives $40,000 Grant for Energy Efficiency (2/24/2005)
New Aspen Principal Announced (2/17/2005)

January 2005

Notice of Filing Lottery (1/26/2005)
Hawthorn Tsunami Relief Fund Opened (1/19/2005)

December 2004

2004 School Report Cards On-line (12/16/2004)
Dec. 17 School Board Mtg. Cancelled (12/07/2004)

August 2004

School Supplies (8/12/2004)

June 2004

Notice of Public Meeting (6/03/2004)

May 2004

Summer School News - It's not too late! (5/29/2004)
Congratulations to Sue Bonnem! (5/25/2004)
Executive Committe Meeting Added (5/13/2004)

March 2004

A Last Look at Hawthorn School (3/19/2004)
Letter to Option Parents re. Construction (3/17/2004)
Hawthorn Math Team Wins 1st Place (3/02/2004)
Special Board Meeting to be held March 3rd (3/02/2004)

February 2004

School Board Exec. Committee Schedule Updated (2/10/2004)

January 2004

School Board approves 2nd bond issue (1/27/2004)
Kinder Dual Language Info Meeting (1/12/2004)
Option School Info Meeting (1/12/2004)
D.A.R.E. Resources On-Line (1/11/2004)

December 2003

School Board Meeting (12/18/2003)
Executive Committee Meeting Cancelled (12/16/2003)
School Report Card Available (12/12/2003)

October 2003

Online Technology Survey (10/30/2003)
Board of Education Executive Committee Meetings (10/21/2003)
Special Board Meeting - 10/7/2003 (10/02/2003)

September 2003

Internet Safety Parent Night - Oct. 2 (9/29/2003)
FY04 Budget Summary Posted (9/25/2003)

August 2003

Important Info about Student Pick-up and Drop-off (8/21/2003)
A Word to Parents, August 13, 2003 (8/13/2003)
Middle School Renovation Info Posted (8/01/2003)

July 2003

Meeting Cancellation (7/24/2003)
Construction Update - July 2003 (7/11/2003)

June 2003

Summer Board of Education Meetings (6/10/2003)
Reconfiguration Presentation Available On Line (6/06/2003)

May 2003

Notice: Public Meeting on Reconfiguration (6/5) (5/23/2003)
Groundbreaking Ceremonies - June 3 (5/19/2003)
8th Grade Promotion Portraits - 5/7 (5/06/2003)
Growth Mgmt Committee Meeting - May 7 (5/06/2003)
Executive Committee Mtg - May 9 (5/05/2003)
Executive Committee Mtg - May 14 (5/05/2003)

April 2003

Summer New Student Registration (4/29/2003)
New Principal, Assistant Principal appointed (4/23/2003)
Free Self-Defense Class (4/21/2003)
Congratulations to Newly-tenured Staff (4/15/2003)
Congratulations 8th Grade Band! (4/14/2003)

March 2003

Curriculum Coffee - 3/27 (3/19/2003)
ISAT Testing Continues (3/19/2003)
MAP Testing Continues (3/19/2003)
Summer School begins June 12 (3/01/2003)