Updates and Resources
Below are links to updates and resources from District 73 and other sources. We will update this page regularly, as new information becomes available.
District 73 Updates
- Return to Learning Update in English and Spanish 1-11-2021
- Special Meeting Notice in English and Spanish 1-6-2021
- Lake County Health Department AllVax Portal Is Now Open in English and Spanish
- Return to Learning Update in English and Spanish 12-14-2020
- Hybrid Registration Letter in English and Spanish 11-16-2020
- Hybrid Learning Paused in English and Spanish 10-20-2020
- Community Update in English and Spanish
- Return to Learning Update in English and Spanish 10-16-2020
- Return to Learning Update in English and Spanish 9-25-2020
- Meal Service Update in English and Spanish 9-11-2020
- Reminder About PALS Safe Center Registration Deadline in English and Spanish 8-17-2020
- Return to Learning Update 7-29-2020
- Return to Learning Update in Spanish 7-29-2020
- Special Business Meeting Has been Rescheduled to July 28 (English and Spanish) 7-22-2020
- Special Board Meetings Scheduled in English and Spanish, 7-14-2020
- Guidance for the 2020-2021 School Year, 6-24-2020
- Guidance for the 2020-2021 School Year Spanish, 6-24-2020
- End of School Year Letter, 6-4-2020
- End of School Year Letter, Spanish, 6-4-2020
- Pick-Up, Drop Off Events, 5-13-2020
- Pick-Up, Drop Off Events Spanish, 5-13-2020
- Update from Hawthorn School District 73, 5-8-2020
- Updates for Hawthorn School District 73, Spanish, 5-8-2020
- Hawthorn School Buildings Closed for the Rest of the School Year, 4-17-2020
- Hawthorn School Buildings Closed for the Rest of the School Year, Spanish 4-17-2020
- Eighth Grade Information Letter, 4-17-2020
- Update to Families, 4-10-2020
- Update to Families Spanish, 4-10-2020
- Meal Service Schedule Change, 4-7-2020
- Meal Service Schedule Change Spanish, 4-7-2020
- Teaching & Learning Update , 4-5-2020
- Teaching & Learning Update Spanish, 4-5-2020
- School Closure Extended, 3-31-2020
- School Closure Extended Spanish, 3-31-2020
- Teaching & Learning Update, 3-29-2020
- Teaching & Learning Update Spanish, 3-29-2020
- End of Spring Break Update, 3-28-2020
- End of Spring Break Update Spanish, 3-28-2020
- Coronavirus Update, 3-22-2020
- Coronavirus Update Spanish, 3-22-2020
- School Closure Update, March 20, 2020
- School Closure Update in Spanish, March 20, 2020
- Teaching and Learning Update from Hawthorn District 73, March 20, 2020
- Teaching and Learning Update in Spanish from Hawthorn District 73, March 20, 2020
- State of Illinois COVID-19 Website
- Implementing e-Learning Days, 3-16-2020
- Implementing e-Learning Days in Spanish, 3-16-2020
- School Closing and Meal Provision Update, 3-16-2020
- School Closing and Meal Provision Update Spanish, 3-16-2020
- School Closing Letter 3-13-2020
- School Closing Letter in Spanish 3-13-2020
- Coronavirus Letter to Parents 3-12-2020
- Coronavirus Letter to Parents in Spanish 3-12-2020
- Coronavirus FAQ for Hawthorn School District 73
- Coronavirus FAQ in Spanish
- Cancellation of After School Programs
- Cancellation of After School Programs in Spanish
- Coronavirus Letter to Parents 2-26-2020
Resources
- Illinois State Board of Education FAQ on Starting the 2020-2021 School Year
- A List of Multicultural and Social Justice Books for Children (published in Ed Week)
- 31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance (published in Ed Week)
- How to Talk to Kids About Racism, Protests and Injustice
- Talking to Kids About Race
- “Say Something” Read Aloud with Peter Reynolds
- COVID-19 FAQ for Illinois Families: Where to Get Help
- Community Resources for families
- Hawthorn will continue its meal service during the summer.
- The Northern Illinois Food Bank and Mundelein Community Provide Free Meals to Kids
- The Northern Illinois Food Bank and Mundelein Community Provide Free Meals to Kids (Spanish)
- Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Snap Benefits
- Need Help? Call 211
- Need Help? Call 211 Spanish
- Lake County Food Pantries
- My Pantry Express, an online source for groceries when in need
- Teaching Kids at Home During Coronavirus: Pro Tips from Homeschoolers
- Local Day Camp for Kids
- The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a support line called Call4Calm. If you would like to speak with a mental health professional, text the word “TALK” for English speakers and “HABLAR” for Spanish speakers to the number 552-020. You will soon be connected with a healthcare professional in our area. You may also text keywords like “unemployment,” “food,” or “shelter” to receive information and support. The Call4Calm service is free, and callers remain anonymous.
Updates/Information from Local, State and National Officials
- Illinois State Board of Education FAQ on Starting the 2020-2021 School Year
- Updates from the Illinois Department of Public Health
- Coronavirus Updates and Resources from the Illinois State Board of Education
- Updates from the CDC
- Hand Washing Tips from the Lake County Health Department
