http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes en brandll@hawthorn73.org Copyright 2012 2012-01-31T17:25:38+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/about_community_notes/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/about_community_notes/#When:18:45:25Z 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 You may also fax to 847-367-3290 (attn: Becky or Lynn) or call 847-990-4200. 2010-04-12T18:45:25+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/adler_summer_camp_2012/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/adler_summer_camp_2012/#When:17:25:38Z Camp Adler is the summer camp experience provided by the David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville. Programs are available for kids age 6 to 13, with sessions running from June 11 to June 29 and July 9 to July 27. For more information, check the camp brochure, call 847-367-0707 or visit http://www.adlercenter.org. 2012-01-31T17:25:38+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vhhs_cheer_camp_-_february_11/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vhhs_cheer_camp_-_february_11/#When:18:04:14Z The Vernon Hills High School Cheerleaders invite kids in PreK through 8th grade to their always-popular Winter Clinic on Sturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  New this year: Middle school participants will take part in their own separate clinic, which offers an excellent opportunity to get ready for high school tryouts. Cost is $25 if you pre-register by February 1; $30 for walk-ins. Includes four hours of instruction, a VHHS water bottle, lunch (pizza and fruit), and participation award. Details are on the registration form. If you have questions, please contact Shaunna Rivera at 847-932-2500 (x8199). 2012-01-26T18:04:14+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vhhs_winter_play_-_sideways_stories_from_wayside_school_-_feb_9_through_11/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vhhs_winter_play_-_sideways_stories_from_wayside_school_-_feb_9_through_11/#When:16:36:20Z Vernon Hills High School’s theatre department is pleased to present their winter play, Sideways Stories From Wayside School. This family-friendly show is based on the popular Wayside School novels by Louis Sachar, which share the shenanigans of the students and teachers who inhabit the 30th story of the school. Strange encounters and skewed adventures are plentiful in this show that is sure to amuse audiences of all ages. Performances are February 9,10, 11 at 7:30 PM in the VHHS Studio Theatre. The running time for the show is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes (intermission included). Call 847-932-2283 for more details or to reserve tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door or during lunch hours the week of February 6. Student/Child tickets are $4, adult tickets are $5. 2012-01-23T16:36:20+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vh_park_district_pointers_for_january_2012_-_sled_hill_valentine_projects_s/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/vh_park_district_pointers_for_january_2012_-_sled_hill_valentine_projects_s/#When:21:41:51Z Check out all of the activities available through the Vernon Hills Park District. The January 2012 Park District Pointers includes details about the February 17 (no school day) snowboard/ski trip, pitching clinics, babysitting classes, Valentine’s Day projects and more. The Park District also offers a ton of fun outdoor activities - including the new sled hill, ice rink and warming house in Century Park. If winter has you down, remember that resident registration for summer begins on February 1. More information is available at http://www.vhparkdistrict.org or by calling 847-996-6800. 2012-01-20T21:41:51+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/info_from_camp_anokijig_in_plymouth_wi/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/info_from_camp_anokijig_in_plymouth_wi/#When:21:34:04Z Camp Anokijig is a not-for-profit residential camp serving youth and groups with outdoor education and recreation programming. Summer camp programs are available for kids age 7 to 17. The camp also offers educational and group opportunities in spring and summer, including horseback riding lessons. For more information, check the Camp Brochure, visit http://www.anokijig.com, or contact Scott Mabie at scottm@excel.net or 920-893-0782. 2012-01-20T21:34:04+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/peytons_big_book_worm_angel_event_-_feb._12_at_barnes_noble/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/peytons_big_book_worm_angel_event_-_feb._12_at_barnes_noble/#When:13:44:51Z Sunday, February 12 (from 1 to 4 p.m.) will be an exciting time at Barnes & Noble in Westfield Mall. Vernon Hills’ own National American Miss Peyton Newman is presenting a fabulous book fair in support of Book Worm Angels. The day includes author readings, photo opportunities, a coloring contest and more. More information is available on the event poster and at http://www.peytonnewman.blogspot.com. To find out about Book Worm Angels literacy charity, visit http://www.bookwormangels.org/. For information about Barnes & Noble Bookfairs, visit http://bn.com/bookfairs. 2012-01-20T13:44:51+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/check_out_cook_librarys_mother-daughter_book_club/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/check_out_cook_librarys_mother-daughter_book_club/#When:22:24:42Z Attention girls in grades 6 through 8 and your moms: You are invited to Cook Library’s first Mother/Daughter Book Club. The groups meets on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. at Cook Park. The February 8 discussion selection is My Mother the Cheerleader, and on March 14 the group will discuss The Hunger Games. More information is on the media release, or visit http://www.cooklib.org. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register call 847-362-2330 or visit http://webres.cooklib.org. 2012-01-19T22:24:42+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/d128_community_ed_winter_spring_summer_catalog_now_out/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/d128_community_ed_winter_spring_summer_catalog_now_out/#When:19:30:08Z The District 128 Community Education Department announces the availability of the Winter/Spring/Summer Course Catalog. Be sure to check out the list of courses that are coming up in the next few weeks - including Decorating Bootcamp, computer classes, Chocolate 101, finance, fitness, Travel Italy and more. A complete class listing is available at http://www.ComEd128.org or by calling the Community Education Office at 847-932-2176 to request a catalog. 2012-01-19T19:30:08+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/ymca_anti-bullying_forum_-_february_9_2012/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/communitynotes/ymca_anti-bullying_forum_-_february_9_2012/#When:19:24:02Z Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills is hosting “From the Playground to the Internet: Helping Your Kids with Bullying and Cyberbullying” on Thursday, February 9 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Y (700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills). The free event features psychologist Dr. David Ventrelle, who will lead a discussion on recognizing and responding to signs of bullying in children of all ages. While the event is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required by calling 847-367-6797. Looking ahead, the YMCA will also sponsor discussion on March 8 (Managing the Meltdown: Outbursts, Tantrums and Everything in Between) and April 12 (Practical Strategies for Managing Your Child’s ADHD). More information is available on the event poster, by calling 847-367-6797, and by visiting http://www.ymcalakecounty.org/. 2012-01-19T19:24:02+00:00