Hawthorn School District 73 News

March Highlights Newsletter Available for Download

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:52:41 GMT

The March Hawthorn Highlights is now available for download. Check out the articles on online registration, residency verification, data analysis, and news from our schools. In an effort to conserve resources and "go green," Hawthorn has moved to paperless delivery of this newsletter. However, if you would like to receive a paper copy, please let us know by leaving...

Continuing Student Registration - Going Online in May

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:08:39 GMT

As outlined in the March Hawthorn Highlights, the District plans to go to a simplified online process for getting our current students re-registered for next fall. Instead of filling out paper packets for each child, parents will receive login passwords and directions for going online to review/update contact information, provide additional data, and pay fees. The District Office will have...

Dates to Note:

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:41:35 GMT

Little People's Band Fest (5th and 6th grade bands) - March 16
Trimester 2 Report Cards Go Home - March 19
ES & TL Family Nights - March 19
PTO Variety Show Rehearsals - March 20
PTO Variety Show Performances (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.) - March 21
HEI Walk In Registration (1 to 3 p.m. at Aspen) - March 21
Board of Ed Meeting -...

Board News: Comitor Named VP; Tran Sworn In

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:07 GMT

Michelle Comitor is the new Hawthorn Board of Education Vice President. She was elected by the board during the March 8 meeting. At that meeting, Jayson Tran was formally sworn into office. He was appointed by the board to fill the vacancy created when former board vice president John Sonnenberg moved out of district.

Hawthorn Again Earns Bright Red Apple Award

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:01 GMT

Hawthorn District 73 has once again earned the SchoolSearch Bright Red Apple Award for educational excellence. The award is based on five, family-friendly categories: academic performance, pupil/teacher ratio, operating expenditure per pupil, educational level of teachers, and average teacher salary. This year, 83 out of 869 Illinois school districts earned this honor.

Future Search: Conference Notes and Paths Forward

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:03 GMT

Thank you to the nearly 60 volunteers who participated in the Hawthorn Future Search Conference, held February 25 to 27 at Middle South. With the help of facilitator Susan Sparks, the group discussed and documented educational trends, community history, probable and desirable futures, and a general vision for Hawthorn and the wider community as we move toward 2015. For more information, including conference notes, please read on.

HEI and Music Camp Brochures Available Now! HEI Walk In Registration is March 21

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:49:47 GMT

The program brochures for the 2010 Hawthorn Enrichment Institute and Hawthorn Music Camp are now available! Mark your calendar for HEI Walk In Registration on Sunday, March 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Aspen Elementary cafeteria. More details are posted on the...

Hawthorn Happenings - March 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:14:06 GMT

Please read on for news about our students and our schools...

Middle School Schedule Update - No Major Changes for Next Year

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:38:39 GMT

February 19, 2010 After further review and discussion by administrators and educators, it was decided to make few, if any, changes to the middle school master schedule for 2010-11. Educators have shared several improvement solutions designed to support academic rigor and differentiated support while continuing to allow exploration through enrichment opportunities. However, for the most part, the middle school master schedule will not change next year. A...

Have You Signed Up for Kindergarten?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:14:49 GMT

Children who turn 5 by September 1, 2010 are eligible for Hawthorn Kindergarten this coming fall. Walk-in registration was due by February 18 at District Office. Students are now being schedule for diagnostic screenings, which will take place this spring. If you haven't yet registered your student for kindergarten (or first grade, for those students entering at that point), please do so as soon as possible. For more information, please read on...

It's ISAT Season

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:26:11 GMT

ISATs are the Illinois Student Achievement Tests, and students all over the state take them from March 2 to 12. The best way to prepare is to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time.

DATES TO NOTE � PTO RESTAURANT WEEK:

PTO Parent Ed Program: Barbara Coloroso - March 11
Organizational Music Contest (MN/MS Band, Orchestra, Chorus) - March 12 & 13
CAP...

2010-11 School Dates/Holidays

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:24:14 GMT

The core 2010-11 Hawthorn calendar has been approved by the State Board of Education. School will begin on August 25, 2010 with a 2-hour day for students in grades 1-8. The first full day for all students will be August 26. For details about the 2010-11 calendar as well as a look ahead to the 2011-12 calendar, please read on...

FYI: New State Law Prohibits Cell Phone Use in School Zones

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:47:54 GMT

On January 1, the new Vehicular Phone Use in School Zones law will take effect. It states that "a person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone." There are exceptions for hands-free and other instances. Check www.drivinglaws.org/ill.php for details. In addition, our schools request that you refrain from...

Hawthorn Summer Schedule

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:48:32 GMT

As you plan for your summer activities, consider including Hawthorn programs. Hawthorn Enrichment Institute is planning two sessions - June 21 to July 1 and July 5 to 15. Classes run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Middle South. Hawthorn Music Camp is planned for July 19 to 30 at Townline Elementary. Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 2 p.m. Registration materials for both opportunities are expected to be available in...

Dates to Note...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:55:50 GMT

World Lang Team Meeting - Dec. 16
Future Search Volunteer Forms Due - Dec. 17
PTO Market Day Pick-Up - Dec. 17
Board of Ed Meeting (7:30 a.m. due to holiday) - Dec. 18
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break - Dec. 21 to Jan 1
School Resumes - Mon., Jan. 4

For information about school cancellation...