Resources and Updates
Below are links to resources and updates from District 73 and other sources. We will update this page regularly, as new information becomes available.
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.
District 73 Updates
- 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
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
