Community Notes

These webpages are designed to share information of interest to Hawthorn families, while also reducing the amount of paper going home with our students. Inclusion on this page does not mean that Hawthorn endorses any of these programs. Rather, we are simply passing along information. All information presented here must be associated with organizations that are local, non-profit, open to all of our student community and/or otherwise of potential benefit to our students or parents. Hawthorn has the right to refuse to post any item that does not meet these criteria and may limit the amount of time it is posted to two weeks. For more information, please refer to Chapter 8:25 Community Relations of our online Board Policy Manual, or call the Hawthorn District Office at (847)990.4200. If you would like your information considered for inclusion on this page, please email your request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) You may also fax to 847-367-3290 (attn: Becky or Lynn) or call 847-990-4200.

The District 128 Foundation for Learning invites runners and walkers to take part in the 2nd Annual Lace Up 4 Learning on Monday, May 28 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Old School Forest Preserve, Libertyville. Race proceeds benefit the Foundations efforts to enrich the learning experiences and programs for students in Community High School District 128 (VHHS and LHS). For information, check the race poster or visit the online sign-up website, http://www.signmeup.com/D128laceupforlearning.

Cook Memorial Library is bringing the “Dark Days Author Tour” to our library district on Friday, June 8 beginning at 6 p.m.  The event, which will be held at the Libertyville Civic Center, will feature a panel of fantastic Young Adult authors, including Veronica Roth, Aprilynne Pike, Bethany Griffin and Elisabeth Norris. To register, visit http://webres.cooklib.org, call 847-362-2330 or stop by the library. For details, check the Dark Days poster or visit the main Cook Library website, http://www.cooklib.org.

Mundelein High School announces the 2012 Youth Football Camp, from July 9 through 13. Camp is available for players in grades 3 through 8, separated into age groups. Instruction is provided by MHS football staff and varsity players who will cover fundamentals including strike progression, tackling, 7-on-7 passing, and position specific drills. For information, please review the camp brochure and camp registration form. You may also contact Head Football Coach George Kaider at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 847-949-2200 x1073.

White Deer Run Golf Club will be offering junior golf clinics throughout summer starting June 11, 2012. We would once again like to offer this learning opportunity to kids, ages 7-17, in the Hawthorn 73 School District. The junior golf clinics are open to kids who play golf as well as those who are new to the game. We offer a fun environment for them to learn about golf while developing their playing skills. Our golf clinics are 1 hour in length and they will be offered in four sessions Monday through Thursday. For more information, check the Junior Golf Clinic website or call 847-680-6100.

Lakeside Transportation, our transportation provider, is now hiring and training school bus drivers for their Waukegan and Libertyville locations. No experience is necessary. For information, check the hiring information flier or call 847-263-7619.

Mundelein Park District is offering Challenger British Soccer Camp for students age 3 to 14. For information, check the sign up sheet, visit http://www.mundeleinparks.org or call 847-566-0650.

Mundelein Park District is holding a free Open House on Friday, May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center located at 1461 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein - just behind the Mundelein Community Center. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the water park, meet the lifeguards, sample the concessions and more. Note that this is a “dry” activity - the actually swimming season opens on May 26. For information, check the poster, call 847-566-0650 or visit http://www.mundeleinparks.org.

The Greater Libertyville Soccer Association (GLSA) is now accepting online registration for fall recreational soccer leagues as well as holding tryouts for the competitive program - http://www.glsa.org. Recreational soccer is available for boys (PreK through 9th grade) and girls (PreK through 12th grade), with online registration running through June 30. The fall rec soccer season runs from September 8/9 through November 3/4. Check the Youth Programs tab under “Recreational.” Tryouts for GLSA’s Competitive League U8-U18 begin the week of May 29. Check the “Competitive League” tab for specific dates and times for your age group. More information on all programs is available at http://www.glsa.org or by calling the GLSA office at 847-367-1035.

Mark your calendar for the Boy Scout Troop 273 Rummage Sale on May 19th at the Vernon Hills Public Works – 490 Greenleaf.  As you do your spring cleaning, please think about donating items to our sale.  Please save up your donations and contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a pick up. Don’t forget to come out and shop on the 19th of May!  This is the same day as the Gregg’s Landing Garage Sale.  Grab a friend and make a day of it!  Happy Shopping!