September 12, 2024
Good afternoon Hawthorne Families,
The first week of school flew by with Hawthorne School students quickly acclimating to their new classrooms and schedules.
Grade Level Expectation Meetings for 1st-4th grade students were conducted by Ms. Brantley, Guidance Outreach Counselor and myself. Families are welcome to review the Power Point Presentations linked below.
Please join me in welcoming Hawthorne School's new PTA Executive Board
Cynthia Rodriguez, President
Kay Lampedusa, Vice President
Johanny Almanzar, Treasurer
Tania Oliveras, Secretary
Hatzel Muzii, Book Fair Chairperson
Thank you for graciously volunteering to lead Hawthorne School's PTA!
Noko the Knight Assembly and Book Pre-Order
This student assembly has been rescheduled to Friday, September 27th
Families who wish to pre-order a book from the author should use the form linked below.
Free Virtual ESL Tutoring Flyer
Reminders:
- Please return all beginning of the year forms to your child's teacher.
- Doors Open for students at 8:20 AM. Supervision is not available prior to 8:20 AM.
- Please know that if you are either dropping off or picking up your child(ren) before and after school, students are received by staff in the morning and released to parents/guardians in the afternoon on the Letter Avenue side of our school. The car line proceeds on the right side of the road. Please place a piece of paper with your child's name on it in your passenger window prior to joining the car line. Please do not park across the street (Letter/Hawthorne) and walk over to pick up your child(ren) on the blacktop nor park in the parking lot. Safety and efficiency are key.
- Late students must be signed in by an adult at the Main Entrance on Fycke Lane (please do not park on the school side of Fycke Lane).
- Bus Routes are still experiencing delays, please be patient.
- ALL Dismissal Changes must be emailed to [email protected] and dsantamaria@teaneckschools.org prior to 2:30 PM.
- Absences must be reported directly to the school Nurse ebuechel@teaneckschools.org Health Office direct phone: 201-833-5543
- Please make sure your child or children attend school each day. Absences must be kept to a minimum. Please plan vacations during school closures. Please make every attempt to schedule student appointments after the school day or on weekends. Please limit early pickups.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Jennette
September 5, 2024
Good evening Hawthorne Families,
The first day back for students was an overwhelming success. The hallways were buzzing with excitement as students moved about the building.
Please read the following important items:
Transportation:
We are working closely with the Transportation Department to fix busing glitches. We appreciate your patience as bus routes are ironed out over the next few days.
Lunch and Water Bottles:
Students who bring home lunch should bring a ready to eat meal, microwaves and fridges are not available for student lunches.
Water bottles are permitted in the classroom providing the top can be completely shut without any remaining openings or holes.
Beginning of the Year Forms:
Please check your child's backpack for the beginning of the year forms. Please complete, sign, and return these forms as soon as possible.
- Emergency Contact form (2 sides on green paper)
- District Code of Conduct (on yellow paper - the code can be found in the Parent/Guardian Handbook linked below)
- District Media Consent Form (on blue paper - please choose one option and sign).
Additional Information for Families:
Register for an online meal payment account at
www.myschoolbucks.com (
Please note there is a nominal fee charged for using school bucks)
Mr. Jennette
September 4, 2024
Good evening,
Hawthorne School staff members and I are excited to welcome students back to school tomorrow morning. In order to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year, please review the important items below:
- Doors Open for students at 8:20 AM. Supervision is not available prior to 8:20 AM.
- Please know that if you are either dropping off or picking up your child(ren) before and after school, students are received by staff in the morning and released to parents/guardians in the afternoon on the Letter Avenue side of our school. The car line proceeds on the right side of the road. Please place a piece of paper with your child's name on it in your passenger window prior to joining the car line. Please do not park across the street (Letter/Hawthorne) and walk over to pick up your child(ren) on the blacktop nor park in the parking lot. Safety and efficiency are key.
- Late students must be signed in by an adult at the Main Entrance on Fycke Lane (please do not park on the school side of Fycke Lane).
- Buses may run a bit off schedule the first few days of school, please be patient.
- ALL Dismissal Changes must be emailed to [email protected] and dsantamaria@teaneckschools.org prior to 2:30 PM.
- Absences must be reported directly to the school Nurse ebuechel@teaneckschools.org Health Office direct phone: 201-833-5543
- Please make sure your child or children attend school each day. Absences must be kept to a minimum. Please plan vacations during school closures. Please make every attempt to schedule student appointments after the school day or on weekends.
Beginning of the year forms will be sent home with your child(ren)'s tomorrow. Please review and complete the forms and return to your child(ren)'s teacher(s) promptly.
The online school meal application form is linked below. To continue receiving benefits this application must be completed yearly.
Looking forward to a great year of learning and having fun!
Mr. Jennette
August 29, 2024
Good evening,
As we embark on a new academic year, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all Hawthorne School students and families, both returning and new.
The first day for students is Thursday, September 5th. Students may enter the building via the blacktop entrance beginning at 8:20 AM. Staff members will be on hand to assist students in navigating the halls and finding their classrooms. Transportation information will be forwarded to bus eligible students/families from the Transportation Department.
Ms. Brantley, Elementary Outreach Counselor and I will be holding grade level meetings to go over expectations for the school year with students the second week of school. The expectation meetings will be held during the regular school day and are for students only.
Parents/Guardians are invited to join us at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 26th.
Information for Families
Welcome Letters From Our Specialists
Beginning of the Year Notices
August 23, 2024
Good evening, please read the important items below:
Hawthorne School's September Calendar is at the following link for your reference:
September Calendar**
Updated student entry time for the 2024-2025 school year.
Students may begin entering the building at 8:20 AM this school year.
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Classes begin at 8:30 AM Students who walk or ride with parents must arrive at school no earlier than 8:20 AM since there is no supervision before this time. Crossing guards are at Glenwood Avenue and Fycke Lane, Fycke Lane and Lucy Avenue, and Lucy Avenue and Lindbergh Avenue. Students will not be permitted to enter the school until 8:20 AM
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Buses line up on Lucy Avenue.
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When driving your children to school, please drop them off on Letter Avenue -- do not drop students off on Lucy Avenue or Fycke Lane.
PTA Executive Board Members Needed
Hawthorne School’s PTA is currently recruiting parents for several key positions, including PTA President, Secretary, 4th Grade Chair, and Yearbook Chair for the 2024-2025 school year.
Without the support of the PTA many of the wonderful events they sponsor each year, including picture day, book fairs, and Family Fun Nights, will not occur.
August 1, 2024
Good evening, please take a moment to read the following important items:
* Class Assignment Letters are scheduled to be emailed on Friday, August 9th.
* School Supply Lists
* Hawthorne School’s PTA is currently recruiting parents for several key positions, including PTA President, Secretary, 4th Grade Chair, and Yearbook Chair for the 2024-2025 school year.
Without the support of the PTA, many of the wonderful events they sponsor each year, including picture day, book fairs, and Family Fun Nights, may not occur. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions. Interested parties should email the PTA at ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org and dsantamaria@teaneckschools.org Have a great night, be safe, and enjoy the rest of this summer.
Mr. Jennette