“El Grupo Folklorico Mexico” gave a fabulous performance on Nov. 30 at the School of Dual Language. Colorful costumes and graceful dances brought a taste of Mexico to the numerous families that attended.
Second-grade students at Townline and the School of Dual Language got a special treat on Nov. 5. Writer Elliot Kalan and illustrator Tim Miller gave a presentation on writing and illustrating books. Mr. Kalan spoke about what stories inspired him as a child, and how those stories inspired him to write his own stories. Mr. Miller also spoke about his love for comic books as a child, and how that love inspired him to draw. The two of them collaborated on the book, “Horse Meets Dog,” which they read to the group. They also worked with the second-graders to create a short story, which was illustrated by Mr. Miller.
The community is invited to attend the final Referendum Community Information Sessions. One will take place Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Aspen Drive Library. The final meeting will take place Friday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Vernon Hills Village Hall. The district will share information and answer the community’s questions about the referendum at these meetings.
For more information, visit the District’s referendum website at: referendum.hawthorn73.org. If you have questions, please send an email to: referendum2018@hawthorn73.org.
The Hawthorn School District 73 Board of Education is inviting the public to a series of information meetings on the two referenda questions that will appear on the November 6, 2018 ballot. The dates are as follows:
Spanish translators will be present at the Elementary North presentation on October 9 and the Middle School North presentation on October 17.
For more information, visit the District’s referendum website at: referendum.hawthorn73.org. If you have questions, please send an email to: referendum2018@hawthorn73.org.
Teachers were so excited to see their incoming students at the Get Acquainted event on August 21 for first through fifth graders. Parents and students met teachers, visited classrooms for the first time, and dropped off supplies. While it was rainy outside, the classrooms were bright and cheerful.
Students at Townline and the School of Dual Language enjoyed perfect weather for their annual Field Day. The students played many different relay games. It was clear that everyone had a good time.
“I really enjoyed my time at Hawthorn and appreciate all the work the staff does for all our students,” Brown said. “We have great parents, students, staff and community.”
The Board of Education is grateful for Mr. Brown’s service to Hawthorn and wishes him well at his new district in Indiana.
The Board of Education will work hard to make this transition as smooth as possible with the help and guidance of the District’s administrative team. An interim superintendent will be hired to support the District for the next year. Also, the District will hire a search firm to help find the right superintendent candidate for the district. The District asks for community patience and support in the coming weeks. The District will continue to focus on what it does best, ensuring the best learning environment for its students.
El Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Hawthorn #73 acepta una posición en Indiana
Nick Brown, el Superintendente de el Distrito Escolar Hawthorn #73 ha renunciado a su puesto a partir del 30 de junio para aceptar un nuevo puesto en Indiana para estar más cerca de su familia.
“Realmente disfruté mi tiempo en Hawthorn y aprecié todo el trabajo que hace el personal para todos nuestros estudiantes”, dijo el Sr. Brown. “Tenemos unos excelentes padres, estudiantes, personal y comunidad”.
La Junta de Educación está agradecida por el servicio del Sr. Brown a Hawthorn y le desea lo mejor en su nuevo distrito en Indiana.
La Junta de Educación trabajará arduamente para hacer que esta transición sea fluida con la ayuda y orientación del equipo administrativo del Distrito. Se contratará un superintendente interino para apoyar al Distrito el próximo año escolar. Además, el Distrito contratará una empresa de búsqueda para ayudar a encontrar al candidato adecuado para el superintendente para el distrito. El Distrito pide paciencia y apoyo a la comunidad en las próximas semanas. El Distrito continuará enfocándose en lo que hace mejor, asegurando el mejor ambiente de aprendizaje para sus estudiantes.
Parents, teachers and students enjoyed a wonderful evening on May 15 when fourth and fifth grade students from the School of Dual Language/Townline Elementary and Elementary North performed for a full house. Pam Stanley and Rachael Hastings did a great job preparing students for this event.
Young adult and children’s fiction writer Katherine Applegate visited Townline and the School of Dual Language today. All fourth and fifth grade students listened to her talk about her books, which include Animorphs, Remnants, Everworld and other book series. She won the 2013 Newbery Medal for her 2012 children’s novel The One and Only Ivan. At one point, she gave the students 10 seconds to use their imagination to invent their own fiction species. Then she asked students to talk about what they imagined. One student said his species was a turtle that had the power to slow everything down around him. She also encouraged students to not be afraid to make mistakes and to follow their passion.
