✨ Today’s National Custodian Parade was all about celebrating the incredible team that keeps our school shining! 🧹💙
We proudly honored:
🌟 Mr. Lazo – our longtime Head Custodian, celebrated with a retirement plaque for his 27 years of dedication.
🌟 Patricia Sanchez – our new Head Custodian, leading the way with care and pride.
🌟 And our amazing custodial staff: Diana Castillo, Juan Martinez, Jeffrey Taylor, Steven Falcon, Rosana Sepulveda, and Debbie Ibarra – who work tirelessly to make our campus safe, clean, and welcoming every day.
👏 Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and families—you are truly the heart of our school community! ❤️🐻
#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYouCustodians #TeamHawthorne
Good Afternoon,
We had a 3 minute CPS power outage from 1:08-1:11 at Hawthorne Academy. Please see attached letter for more info.
Join us for an Athletics Meeting for 7th & 8th graders regarding Girl’s Soccer & Boy’s Basketball seasons ⚽🏀
📣 Hawthorne Families – Attendance Challenge! 🍿
From Oct. 1–16, classes can earn raffle entries each day they hit 95%+ attendance. 🎉
👉 Winners announced Friday, Oct. 17 – one Elementary & one Middle School class will celebrate with a Popcorn Bar Party sponsored by Hawthorne PTO! 🎊
✅ Help your child’s class:
1. Show up every day – attendance counts!
2. Schedule doctor’s appointments after 10am or return to school afterward.
3. Send a parent note or doctor’s excuse for absences.
Let’s reach our goals together! 💪🎈
🌸🥤 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Us! 🥤🌸
Join us for a refreshing Agua Fresca Celebration on Friday, October 3rd from 2:30–3:30 PM during pick-up on the basketball court.
Come grab a drink, celebrate culture, and connect with our school community. 🇲🇽🇸🇻🇨🇴🇵🇷
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND WELCOME**
Contact HawthorneAcademyPTO@gmail.com
We hope you can join us!
Reminder!
Reminder! There is no school tomorrow Friday 9/19/25. We hope to see you at Open House today 4-5:45PM. Thank You!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read the attached letter regarding an incident that occurred near Hawthorne this morning during drop-off time. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and we are committed to keeping you informed.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.
Warm regards,
Marisa Mendez
Principal
Hawthorne Academy
We hope you can join us!
Kinder-3rd parents, you're invited to attend an information meeting for our cheer team. Please see the flyer for more information.
A message from our Hawthorne PTO. Please slide through all pictures. Have a great weekend!
Parents, please view the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians Regarding Student Health Services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A8YDY-61ahKHHafBEok3nF8bpptBSQrj/view?
A new Senate Bill has been enacted that mandates obtaining consent for student services within the school. To ensure that there are no interruptions to the services your child receives, please complete the attached consent form at your earliest convenience. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation.
The form can also be filled out online by clicking here or scanning the QR code: https://saisd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZAIUxBny1JFsYC?
This week, students will begin their required assessments: • K-8: i-Ready Diagnostic (Math Sept. 2, Reading Sept. 4, make-ups Sept. 3 & 8-12). • Pre-K: CIRCLE Assessment (Sept. 2-30 in Reading, Math, Science & Social Awareness). ✅ Tips for success: arrive on time before 7:45 a.m., get a good night’s rest, and eat a healthy breakfast (served daily at 7:30 a.m.). Thank you for supporting your child in doing their best! ❤️📚✏️
We wish all of our families a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend. Reminder: district schools and offices are closed Monday, September 1. To view our schools’ academic calendars, visit: https://www.saisd.net/calendar
Deseamos a todas nuestras familias un feliz y seguro fin de semana del Día del Trabajo. Recordatorio: las escuelas y oficinas del distrito están cerradas el lunes 1 de septiembre. Para ver los calendarios académicos de nuestras escuelas, visite: https://www.saisd.net/calendar
Checkout upcoming ways to support Hawthorne brought to you by our Hawthorne PTO!
Today we successfully completed our first required fire drill of the year! ✅ Our students and staff did an excellent job following directions quickly and safely. We are proud of how seriously they took this important safety practice. 👏🐾
Safety is always our top priority, and today showed that our Bears are prepared! 💪🐻
📚✨ Next week, our K-2 Hawthorne Bears will be participating in MAP Growth testing!
Hard copies of the testing letter have been sent home with all K-2 students. Please check your child’s backpack for details. 📨
Here are a few tips to help your child do their best:
✅ Arrive on time before 7:45 am ⏰
✅ Get a good night’s rest 🛏️
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast 🥣🍎
✅ Bring glasses if needed 👓
✅ Encourage a positive, “do your best” attitude 🌟
We can’t wait to see all the growth our students will show. Go Bears! 🐾❤️
Follow the Hawthorne PTO here: https://www.facebook.com/hawthorneacademypto/
Last call for T-shirt orders!
Good afternoon Hawthorne Families! The GT referral window is now open. If you would like to refer your child for Gifted and Talented testing, please click on the following link or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. The deadline for Fall referrals is October 3, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1llAAC6BwXBZwSRotoFzD3KjY-s2bBqfH8IeTtiNI6O9MVw/viewform Please note that referrals DO NOT need to be submitted for 1st or 4th grade students. All 4th grade students will be tested during the Fall testing window (October 14 - 30) and all 1st grade students will be tested during the Spring testing window (March 17-27). Please see the flyer for more information.
