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Thursday, November 23rd

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please review the following items:

School Closed Thursay, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th


Calling all 4th Grade Parents & Guardians:

The PTA is looking for a 4th Grade Chair & Parent/Guardian Volunteers

Without 4th grade family volunteers the 4th grade end of the year activities will not be possible. Please consider volunteering to help create memories for your child and the entire 4th grade class. Interested parties please contact the PTA directly at: ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

 

Family Math Night

Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30 PM

Family Math Night EM2

 

School Picture Day

Thursday, November 30th

School Picture Day - November 30th

No Order Form Necessary - 

All Students will have their photo taken, 

A few weeks after picture day an unique online code will be emailed to you to review and order.

A Makeup/Retake Picture Day will be scheduled in the spring.

 

Family Bilingual Musical Night

Thursday, November 30th @ Lacey School Auditorium

Family Bilingual Musical Night Flyer

 

Be safe and enjoy the time together.

Mr. Jennette



Saturday, November 18th

Good afternoon, please review the important items below.  Have a great weekend.

Calling all 4th Grade Parents:

The PTA is looking for a 4th Grade Chair

Interested parties please contact the PTA directly at: ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

 

School Spirit Day Apparel

Hawthorne Apparel is here! Please order at the link below and purchases will be delivered to the school to your child. Limited inventory available! All profits benefit Hawthorne School students. Any questions? Email us at ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

https://hawthorneschpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=PTA%20 Fundraiser

 

Early Release Day

Wednesday, November 22nd

12:30 PM Dismissal for Students and Staff

SACC will be CLOSED - all SACC Students must be picked up at 12:30 PM

The Rodda Center will open at 12:30

 

Family Math Night

Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30 PM

Family Math Night EM2

 

School Picture Day

School Picture Day - November 30th

No Order Form Necessary - 

All Students will have their photo taken, 

A few weeks after picture day an unique online code will be emailed to you to review and order.

A Makeup/Retake Picture Day will be scheduled in the spring.

 

Family Bilingual Musical Night

Thursday, November 30th @ Lacey School Auditorium

Family Bilingual Musical Night Flyer



Wednesday, November 8th

Good evening, please review the following items:

Hawthorne School will be Closed on Thursday, November 9th and Friday, November 10th for the NJEA Convention.

 

New Protocol for Tardy Students

As of Monday, November 13th, all tardy students must be signed in to school by an adult. A separate email regarding this new procedure will be sent.

 

PTA Food Drive

The PTA is holding a food drive November 1st - 17th

Unexpired non-perishable items will be collected in the Main Office, Health Office and Media Center.

PTA Food Drive

 

PTA Healthy Snack Sale

Wednesday, November 15th during Recess

Healthy Snack Sale

 

PTA Meeting (Virtual)

Please join us at our Virtual PTA Meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 PM. To join, please use the link provided below.

Google Meet joining info Video Call link: https://meet.google.com/ohc-mnvk-tts

To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 470-735-3496 and enter this PIN: 474 578 437#

 

Calling all 4th Grade Parents:

The PTA is looking for a 4th Grade Chairperson

Interested parties please contact the PTA directly at: ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

 

School Spirit Day 

Friday, November 17th

Wear Hawthorne School Apparel OR Red & White

Hawthorne Apparel is here! Please order at the link below and purchases will be delivered to the school to your child. Limited inventory available! Any questions? Email us at ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

https://hawthorneschpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=PTA%20 Fundraiser

 

School Picture Day

School Picture Day - November 30th

  • No Order Form Necessary
  • All Students will have their photo taken
  • A few weeks after picture day an unique online code will be emailed to you to review and order.
  • A Makeup/Retake Picture Day will be scheduled in the spring.

 

Family Bilingual Musical Night

Thursday, November 30th @ Lacey School Auditorium

Family Bilingual Musical Night Flyer



Thursday, November 2nd

Good afternoon, please review the following items:

Today, Thursday, November 2nd is an early release day. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. SACC and the Rodda Center will open at 12:30 PM.

 

Calling all 4th Grade Parents:

The PTA is looking for a 4th Grade Chair

Interested parties please contact the PTA directly at: ptahawthorne@teaneckschools.org

 

Hawthorne School will be closed on Thursday, November 9th and Friday, November 10th for the NJEA Convention.

 

School Picture Day

School Picture Day - November 30th

No Order Form Necessary - 

All Students will have their photo taken, 

A few weeks after picture day an unique online code will be emailed to you to review and order.

 

Family Bilingual Musical Night

Thursday, November 30th @ Lacey School Auditorium

Family Bilingual Musical Night Flyer



Thursday, October 26th

Good evening, please review the items below:

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in person on Monday, October 30th and Thursday, November 2nd. Family Access will be open for parents to sign up for conferences until Wednesday, November 1st at 8:00 AM. Please see the instructions on how to sign up for a November 2nd conference through Family Access below.  Please reach out to your child's teacher for individual availability on Monday, October 30th.

Videos and instructions for Parents

Parent Teacher Conferences in Family Access for Parents (video)

 

November Calendar

November Calendar

 

PTA Smencil Sale 

November 1st during recess

Smencil volunteer sign up

volunteersignup.org/CJWPB

SMENCIL Sale Flyer

 

PTA Candy Box Fundraiser

PTA Candy Box Fundraiser

 

Family Bilingual Musical Night

Thursday, November 30th @ Lacey School Auditorium

Family Bilingual Musical Night Flyer

 

School Picture Day

Thursday, November 30th

More Details to Follow

 

Thank you,

Mr. Jennette



Thursday, October 19th

Good morning, please review the following items:

October Events

October has been a busy month at Hawthorne School. Students participated in theme days during the Week of Respect, participated in the NED Show Assembly, attended grade level meetings, performed the Hispanic Heritage Dance, visited with Teaneck Fire Department members, and reviewed safety topics throughout School Safety Week. To view the safety topics discussed throughout School Safety Week please click on the link below.

School Safety Week Topics

 

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Thursday, November 2nd is a 12:30 PM dismissal day for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in person on Monday, October 30th and Thursday, November 2nd. Family Access will be open for parents to sign up for conferences beginning Thursday October 19th at 8:00 AM. Please see the instructions on how to sign up for a November 2nd conference through Family Access below.  Please reach out to your child's teacher for individual availability on Monday, October 30th.

Videos and instructions for Parents

Parent Teacher Conferences in Family Access for Parents (video)

 

PTA Meeting Tonight:

Please join  our Virtual PTA Meeting, tonight, Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 PM. To join please use the links provided below.

Google Meet joining info Video Call link: https://meet.google.com/ohc-mnvk-tts

To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 470-735-3496 and enter this PIN: 474 578 437#

October PTA Meeting            October PTA Meeting Spanish Version

 

Healthy Snack Sale:

The PTA Healthy Snack Sale will take place tomorrow, Friday, October 20th. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a healthy snack during their recess time.

PTA Healthy Snack Sale        PTA Healthy Snack Sale (Spanish Version)

 

Upcoming Events

Kindergarten Field Trip: Wednesday, October 25th  

Students should bring lunch and dress for the weather.

PTA Book Fair: Monday, October 23rd - Friday, October 27th

It's not too late to volunteer an hour or two of your time at the Book Fair. To volunteer please click on the following link: volunteersignup.org/H49XH and follow the instructions on the page.  Book Fair Flyer

PTA Boo Bash Dance: Thursday, October 26th

PTA Boo Bash Dance        PTA Boo Bash Dance (Spanish Version)

Volunteer sign up for the Boo Bash

volunteersignup.org/C3BCW

School Picture Day: Thursday, November 30th - details to follow

PTA Membership Flyers:

PTA Membership Flyer      PTA Membership Flyer (Spanish Version)

 

Thank you,

Mr. Jennette



Thursday, October 12th

Good afternoon, please review the following messages:

This week Hawthorne School students participated in a school wide Hispanic Heritage Dance on the Lucy Avenue lawn. The dance led by Ms. Maria Garcia and Ms. Darlene Bagnuolo was held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.


Tonight, Thursday, October 12th, the PTA is hosting a Spooky Trails Event, please see the flyer linked below for details.

PTA Spooky Trails Event   Spooky Trails Event Spanish Version

 

On Friday morning the Teaneck Fire Department will visit our first grade classes. Fire department members will review fire safety tips and provide our first graders an opportunity to explore their fire rigs.

 

Please join us at our Virtual PTA Meeting on Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 PM. To join please use the links provided below.

Google Meet joining info Video Call link: https://meet.google.com/ohc-mnvk-tts

To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 470-735-3496 and enter this PIN: 474 578 437#

 

School Safety Week 

October 16th - October 20th 

School Safety Week Topics

Ms. Brantley, School Counselor, and the counseling interns will provide daily video messages to Hawthorne School students throughout the week. Every day will feature a different safety-related topic. During their SEL or community building circle time, each class will have the opportunity to review the message. Students and teachers are encouraged to have conversations about the day's PSA message. 

 

PTA Flyers

PTA Membership Flyer

PTA Membership Flyer (Spanish Version)

PTA Boo Bash Dance

PTA Boo Bash Dance (Spanish Version)

PTA Healthy Snack Sale

PTA Healthy Snack Sale (Spanish Version)

October PTA Meeting

October PTA Meeting Spanish Version



Thursday, October 6th

Good evening, please review the following:

REMINDER

October 9th is a half day for students 12:30 PM Dismissal

SACC will open at 12:30 PM
The Recreation Center is closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day. Students who attend the Rec Center must be picked up at Hawthorne School at 12:30 PM.

To mark The Week of Respect Hawthorne School students attended the NED Mindset Mission program this week. Please click the link below for additional information regarding the program and their upcoming Mindset Mission yoyo sale.  The NED Show

Hawthorne School PTA is hard at work preparing for a Hawthorne School Apparel Sale later this month. Students are encouraged to wear Red & White for Hawthorne School Spirit days until merchandise is available.

The PTA Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Hawthorne School October 23rd - October 27th. Please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time at the Book Fair. To volunteer please click on the following link: volunteersignup.org/H49XH and follow the instructions on the page. 

PTA Flyers

PTA Membership Flyer

PTA Membership Flyer (Spanish Version)

PTA Spooky Trail Flyer

PTA Spooky Trail (Spanish Version)

PTA Pumpkin Carving/Painting Contest Flyer

PTA Pumpkin Contest (Spanish Version)

Thank you,

Mr. Jennette



Thursday, September 28th

Good evening, here are your Thursday Tidbits:

October Calendar

Week of Respect

October 2nd - October 6th

We encourage everyone to get involved during the week of respect with learning about respect - celebrating our uniqueness/engaging in kindness and inclusivity. Be the change you want to see in this school.

Week of Respect Activities (flyer attached)

October 2nd The NED Show (virtual) for Kindergarten, and Ms. Edge & Ms. Ky's Students

October 5th The NED Show for 1st - 4th Grade Students

 

PTA Flyers

PTA Volunteers Needed for October Events

PTA Necesitan Vountarios Eventos de Octubre

 

PTA Halloween Decorations Needed

PTA Necesitan Decoraciones de Halloween

 

PTA Membership Flyer

PTA Membership Flyer (Spanish Version)

 

PTA Spooky Trail Flyer

PTA Spooky Trail (Spanish Version)

 

PTA Pumpkin Carving/Painting Contest Flyer

PTA Pumpkin Contest (Spanish Version)

 

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Jennette



Thursday, September 21st

Thursday Tidbits:

Please bring your child(ren) to school on time every day. Hawthorne School's instructional day runs from 8:30AM to 3:00PM. Students who arrive after 8:30AM must receive a late pass. 

Regular tardiness to school can adversely impact the academic performance and social-well being of students. Additionally, students arriving late to the classroom disrupt the flow of morning instruction.

Back to School Night

Thursday, September 28, 2023

12:30 PM Dismissal

SACC & the Recreation Center will be open at 12:30 PM

Session 1: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Principal's Meeting: 7:05 PM (in the gym)

Session 2: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Parents/Guardians may elect to go to either Session.

 

For 4th Grade Parents/Guardians:

NJSLA Individual Student Reports from the spring assessments will be mailed home early next week to 4th grade parents/guardians. 

Parents/Guardians can access their student's performance online by visiting NJ Parent Portal at https://nj-results.pearsonaccessnext.com. An account must be created using the unique claim code provided on the student's Individual Student Report to add the results to their profile.

 

PTA Council Reflection Contest:

The PTA Council is collecting entries for the PTA Reflections program again this year. 

This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because".

Students are asked to create an original piece in one of the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, or visual arts. All entries are due by December 8, 2023. Entries will be judged at the local level, then at the state level, and possibly the national level with a chance to win prizes along the way.