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Mexico Trip Brings Rare Books to Library
/in Banner, Frontpage Article, News /by Leslie PiotrowskiAuthentic Spanish books can be hard to find on a local level, but offer a special treat for students. Unlike books that have been translated from English into Spanish, Spanish literature written by Spanish and Latin American authors provides students with a layer of cultural authenticity and insight into Spanish culture, traditions and history.
This is why third-grade teacher Laura Rodriguez was so excited to purchase books during her recent visit to Mexico. She and several classmates at a local university were traveling to an international book fair in Guadalajara in connection with a library science course. Mrs. Rodriguez saw the visit to the fair as an opportunity to add more authentic Spanish literature to the School of Dual Language’s library, which lacks books in this category. Principal James Tohme provided her with a budget and librarian Cathy Gross gave her a list of the kinds of books that were most needed.
Mrs. Rodriguez purchased 70 to 80 books appropriate for a wide range of ages and reading levels. Her classmates carried some of the books in their luggage so Mrs. Rodriguez could avoid paying an extra luggage fee. The books, which represent authors from a variety of countries, are now at the School of Dual Language where they are being catalogued. Once processed, they will be available for students to check out.
“I think the students will learn a lot from the Spanish in these books,” said Dr. Tohme. “Our students will be able to see the authors reflected in themselves.”
Doors Open with Positive Messages about Friendship
/in Banner, Featured, News /by Leslie PiotrowskiClassroom doors at the School of Dual Language are doing much more than opening and closing. They are promoting positive messages about friendship. Students in 18 classrooms, from kindergarten through fifth grade, decorated their doors as part of a Social Emotional Learning initiative. Friendship was the theme.
Children Sing and Dance at Thanksgiving Celebration
/in Banner, Featured, News /by Leslie PiotrowskiGirls on the Run Donate Blankets for a Good Cause
/in News /by adminGirls on the Run at Townline and Hawthorn School of Dual Language raised money to help make blankets for Children’s Community Services Foster Care through Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. With the donations of the school community, our girls were able to make 18 tie blankets and donate an additional $100 for pajamas and stuffed animals that will be included with the blankets! Our girls chose to make blankets and donate them to people in need as part of their community project, which is done each year.
Alert: Student approached
/in News /by adminMay 1, 2017
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This afternoon the district Resource Officer received a report that a white male driving a red car approached a student and offered a ride. There was no enticement or encouragement when the student refused. Please have a conversation about safety with your children. Vernon Hills Police Department has been alerted to the situation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 847-990-4215 or via email
Sincerely, Nick Brown Superintendent
1 de Mayo 2017
Queridos Padres y Guardianes,
Esta tarde, el Oficial de Recursos del distrito recibió un reporte de que un hombre blanco conduciendo un coche rojo se acercó a un estudiante y ofreció un paseo. No hubo estímulo ni cuando el estudiante se negó. Por favor, tenga una conversación sobre la seguridad con sus hijos sobre personas extraños. El Departamento de Policía de Vernon Hills ha sido alertado de la situación.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, por favor no dude en contactarme al 847-990-4215 o por correo electrónico a brownn@hawthorn73.org.
Sinceramente, Nick Brown Superintendente
New Kindergarten Open House Tonight at 5:00 pm
/in News /by webmasterPlease be sure to join us at School of Dual Language at 5:00 pm tonight. We look forward to seeing our parents.