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Miss Sturgill’s Class Writing Lesson

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First graders in Miss Sturgill’s class enjoyed “birthday themed” writing lessons! They wrote a list of things needed for a party, practiced writing an invitation to remember which important words to capitalize, and even wrote a book on their opinion of the best type of birthday party. Children wrote a “how to…” story on planning a party and used sequence words to make their ideas flow. We ended the fun with Miss Sturgill’s sister visiting the class on her birthday with a great story to read to us!

Sturgill

Yearbooks Go Home This Friday

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Aspen Yearbooks will be sent home with students who pre-ordered books on FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014. There will be a few extra books available for purchase until sold out on Tuesday, June 3rd in the front office from 7:30a.m.-7:50a.m. The price is $17.00. Please make checks out to Hawthorn Schools.

Reorganization Committee Details School Options

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Within a month the Hawthorn School District 73 Board of Education is expected to make a decision on a school option for its district. Parents are encouraged to attend a 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 meeting at Middle School North to hear details about three options the school board will consider. Childcare is provided.



For details on these options, please visit the Hawthorn District 73 website, which provides an overview of the options as well as their benefits and challenges– Neighborhood Schools, 5 Choice Schools, Relocating Schools – and why grade level schools are no longer being considered an option for the district. The website offers parents an opportunity to provide their input into each of the options.

At Tuesday’s public forum parents will also have the opportunity to offer input into the options before the school board makes its decision.

All Aspen Library Books are Due This Thursday

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Just a reminder that all student library books are due back before Thursday, 5/22.  This is the last week for library lessons due to inventory.

The overdue book notices that are being sent home remind students that they need to take care of lost books or they may have to be excluded from some fun end of the year activities.   We really hope this is not the case with any of our students, so please be sure to return your books or contact Mrs. Heaser.

Student Council Sponsors “Pennies for Pasta”

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The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser called “Pennies for Pasta”.  Early next week each classroom will receive coin collection boxes for your students as well as one large collection box for your classroom.  The money collected goes to help children with leukemia and lymphoma.  The class that earns the most money wins a party from Olive Garden.
Student Council will be in charge of counting your change and will stop  by daily to collect your boxes, empty and count them.  We will announce the lead classroom each morning on the broadcast.

Healthy Lifestyles

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5th grade students will be celebrating Healthy Lifestyles graduation on Thursday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM.  The ceremony will be hosted by District 73 School Resource Officer Andy Jones.  Officer Jones is working in cooperation with 5th grade and physical education teachers to promote healthy life choices for our 5th grade students.  Healthy Lifestyles took the place of the former D.A.R.E. program.  Students will be recognized for their work.  Parents of 5th grade students are welcome to join us to recognize their students.

Reorganization Public Forum on 5/27, 7:00 pm at Middle North

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Public Forum Set:  Hawthorn School District 73 invites the public to attend a public forum on reorganization matters beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 at Middle North. The Reorganization Committee, at the direction of the Board of Education, has been conducting a facilities space study of all of its schools. It is looking at options to address several issues impacting the district. Please watch the web pages for more information.

Aspen Open House / Music Program

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Due to our increased enrollment the Aspen Open House / Music Program will be spread out over two evenings.  The third, fourth and fifth grade activities will be on Thursday, May 8.  The music performance schedule will be as follows:
Thursday May 8 – Grade 3 performs at 6:35, grades 4 & 5 at 7:05.
Both performances are entitled “Our Favorite Songs” and feature some of the most popular songs the students have learned this year.   

 

MS Art Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award!

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Mrs. Mary Benton, Art teacher at Middle South received the Golden Apple Award this morning!  Congratulations to one of Hawthorn’s finest!

Chicago Area Golden Apple Award Winners

Incoming Kindergarten Parents Info

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Incoming Kindergarten Parents:  Here are some dates specifically for you:

Wednesday, Aug. 20th at 7:00 pm.:   Aspen Kindergarten / New Parent Information Night: Parents only please.

Friday, Aug. 22nd, schedule TBA:  Kindergarten Practice Bus Rides (more info to come)

Tuesday, Aug. 26th, schedule TBA:  Students’ Get Acquainted Time (more info to come)

Wednesday, Aug. 27th: First Day of School for all students  (more info to come)

You will receive more specific times and information in the coming months.  And, as more events are scheduled you can find them on the website calendar above, and on our main webpage.