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Welcome Back Principals’ Letter

August 14, 2020/in News /by webmaster

Dear School of Dual Language Parents and Guardians:

The 2020-2021 school year has arrived! We hope you and your family are safe and well! Thank you so much for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we prepare for the unique start to this school year. The entire Hawthorn staff have been working extremely hard to get the School of Dual Language remote learning environment ready for the beginning of the school year.

First Day of School

The first day of student attendance is Monday, August 31st.

The school day begins at 8:50 am and ends at 3:05 pm.

Please click here for a revised 2020-2021 school year calendar.

Teacher Assignment

On Monday, August 17th, you will be able to log in to PowerSchool and access your child’s teacher assignment. Click here to view directions for accessing PowerSchool. Your child’s teacher will be hosting a virtual meet and greet on Friday, August 27. More information about this event will be coming soon!

Technology

A survey will be emailed from the Technology Department on Monday, August 17th regarding technology needs for your child(ren). Please note, you may need to check your spam folder/junk mail folder as the first few messages could be directed to that folder(s).

Device and Take-Home Bag Pick-Up

Student devices and take-home bag pick-up will take place on Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th. Specific pick-up times will be scheduled by last name and shared soon.

We look forward to a wonderfully successful school year! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or needs. Feel free to check our district website for updates as well.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Fabrizio

Interim Co-Principals

gordona@hawthorn73.org

fabrizios@hawthorn73.org

PowerSchool Parent Portal/Portal de Padres PowerSchool

Please visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.hawthorn73.org/public to log into your secure PowerSchool account. If you do not remember your username or password, click “forgot username or password?” On the PowerSchool Parent Portal homescreen.
Por favor visite el portal de padres PowerSchool en https://ps.hawthorn73.org/public para tener acceso a su cuenta segura PowerSchool. Si usted no recuerda el nombre del usuario o contraseña, por favor hacer un click en ”Forgot username or password? en el portal de padres PowerSchool en su pantalla.

Please Welcome New Interim Co-Principals

July 8, 2020/in News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Please welcome Mrs. Shelley Fabrizio and Dr. Alison Gordon as the new Interim Co-Principals at the School of Dual Language for the 2020-2021 school year.

They both have extensive experience in education. Mrs. Fabrizio has a social work and special education background. She began her career in education at an adolescent day hospital and therapeutic day school. Switching from private to public education, she then served as a social worker, special education coordinator and administrator of an early education program/enrichment program at North Shore School District 112. Prior to retiring in 2019, she was an elementary school principal for two schools with a total of 13 years in Arlington Heights School District 25.

Dr. Gordon has been an elementary school principal for 31 years. The last three school districts she served were Northbrook School District 27, North Shore School District 112, and Skokie School District 73 1/2. During her tenure in Skokie, she was principal of Elizabeth Meyer School, Program Director of the Bilingual and EL Programs and coordinator of the district’s community engagement efforts. Dr. Gordon teaches graduate students in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and provides professional learning programs to teachers, coaches, and school leaders. In addition, she serves as a consultant to the Illinois Principals Association.

Mrs. Fabrizio and Dr. Gordon worked together at North Shore School District 112 and are excited about working together again. They will join the Hawthorn community on August 3.

School of Dual Language Kites Are Soaring

April 20, 2020/in News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Last week, School of Dual Language students engaged in a fun STEM challenge. They created colorful kites at home.

Heartfelt Messages

April 6, 2020/in Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Here are just a few of the uplifting messages that School of Dual Language teachers made for their students.

All Students Read Together on Read Across America Day

March 9, 2020/in Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

In celebration of Read Across America Day, all students at Townline and the School of Dual Language dropped everything and read for half an hour beginning at 9:05 a.m. on Friday, March 6. For the kindergarten and first grade classrooms, fourth and fifth grade students read to the students. Read Across America Day is an annual observance inaugurated by the NEA (National Education Association). It is held in recognition of Dr Seuss’ birthday.

Students Go Back in Time Through Gallery Walk

February 26, 2020/in Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Fourth grade students at the School of Dual Language participated in a fun gallery walk between the classrooms of Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Velazquez and Miss Mejia. They observed a wide variety of objects/artifacts and imagined how Native Americans might have used these items hundreds of years ago. This was part of a social studies segment on the history of Illinois. The objects were on loan from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Learning About Civil Rights Heroes

February 25, 2020/in Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Mrs. Korn’s second-grade students at the School of Dual Language learned about important figures in the civil rights movement, such as Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They researched and wrote paragraphs in Spanish about these figures. They also traced their images to create large posters, which will be displayed in the hallways.

Doing Something Special for Others

February 10, 2020/in Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

During Kindness Week at the School of Dual Language, fourth grade students wanted to do something that would brighten the lives of others. They made colorful Valentine’s Day cards for Brookdale residents.

Jumping Rope for a Good Cause

February 4, 2020/in Featured, Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

Students at the School of Dual Language, including these third graders, are getting exercise and helping others at the same time through their involvement in the Kids Heart Challenge benefiting the American Heart Association. The program teaches kids jump rope skills and helps prepare them for success through physical and emotional well-being, while raising funds to fight heart disease.

Spelling Bee Challenges Students in More Ways Than One

January 22, 2020/in Frontpage Article, Images, News /by Leslie Piotrowski

A group of fourth and fifth grade students participated in the School of Dual Language’s spelling bee on January 17. This event not only tests students’ ability to spell, it tests their ability to stay calm and focused as they stand in the spotlight. The students did a great job as they moved through round after round, spelling words such as dainty, garland, batteries and filters. By round 13, the contest was down to four students. A few rounds later, Campbell F. won by spelling the word legend. Maeve M. came in second and Lucas J. came in third. Congratulations to all the students.