Tuesday, December 16th

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Hawthorne community for its ongoing support of our efforts at the school. The caring culture that exists at Hawthorne is evident in all the work being done by our staff, students and parents.  The new year is already shaping up as a busy one for our school, with countless special events and great opportunities for learning. In the meantime, I hope that the holidays provide you with plenty of time to spend with those closest to you. On behalf of the staff at Hawthorne, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

After a sleepless night our students awoke on Friday, December 12th to very favourable reviews for the 2014 Christmas Concert.  By all accounts it was a great success.  Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, friends and relatives who joined us for the show.  Special thanks to our teachers who invested so much time into preparing our students and creating the decorations.  It was a great way to end what has been a challenging year in education.

GRADE 7 BOTTLE DRIVE

Please note that our grade 7 students are hosting a bottle drive on Saturday, January 10th.  They are asking that you please put aside any potential donations until that day when they will be travelling through the neighbourhood.  Proceeds from the bottle drive will support the expenses associated with the grade 7 ski program and year-end activities.

DELTA COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER
Morgan Levins, a grade 6 Hawthorne student, would like to you to
consider the needs of the Delta Community Animal Shelter this Christmas.  DCAS is provides a safe, temporary home that offers medical and emotional support.  They are always in need of financial support and you can find out more at this link:  http://www.delta.ca/services/animal-shelter/overview.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, Dec. 19th
Hot Lunch / Walk to School

Monday, January 5th
Return From Winter Break

Friday, January 9th
Monthly Assembly
11am Gymnasium

Friday, January 16th
Walk To School Day

Wednesday, January 28
PAC Meeting
6:30pm Library

Friday, January 30
Hot Lunch Day

December 3, 2014

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Thank you for returning your Christmas Concert reply forms last week.  It looks as though we will be able to accommodate everyone including those people who have made some special requests due to extenuating circumstances.   Please note the following points:

• the afternoon show will begin  at 1:30pm on December 11th and we encourage our guests to walk to the school
• the evening show will begin at 6:30pm December 11th and families are asked to leave the cars at home as our parking lot has very limited space
• students should arrive for the evening show at 6:15pm.  They can enter through the office door and head to their classroom
• if you are attending the afternoon show, please do your best to ensure that your child is in attendance for the evening show so that we have all the necessary voices
• the show should run approx. 60 min in length

Students and staff are excited about presenting this year's concert that will feature "Pete the Cat" and his discovery of what Christmas is all about.  It should be a festive occasion and we look forward to seeing you there.

OFFICE DECORATIONS

Hawthorne's staff, students and parents were provided with a treat on Monday morning of this week.  We arrived to find our office decorated as a winter wonderland featuring an igloo, polar bears, snowmen, snowflakes and a Christmas tree.  We would like to thank our parent volunteers (Mrs. Ranu, Mrs. Lawless and Mrs. Pryce) and some student helpers (Gabby and Bailey Ranu, Brittney Salikin from DSS).  It is a great display and the extra efforts are appreciated!

REPORT CARDS

Parents are reminded that report cards will be issued on Wednesday, Dec. 17th for all students.  These progress reports represent a snapshot of where your child is at the moment.  Please keep in mind that this assessment is also based on an abbreviated term.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Please note that we have had some neighbours express concern about the parking and traffic near their homes during the drop-off and pick up times. One neighbour cannot access her driveway because of cars that are parked and left unattended.  We are asking that you be mindful of these concerns.  As well,  please help to keep our students from running on neighbouring lawns.  

DELTASSIST

Our "Me To We" student committee has been coordinating the collection of non-perishable food items over the last two weeks.  We are also collecting "loonies" or "twoonies" in support of those Delta residents who are in need.  Our food and money drive will conclude on Friday, December 5th.  Thank you for your support.

HOUR OF CODE

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries and serves as a 60 minute introduction to computer science designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.   We are encouraging students, staff and parents to check out the following website for some very easy to follow tutorials: www.hourofcode.com.

GRADE 7 BOTTLE DRIVE

Please note that our grade 7 students are hosting a bottle drive on Saturday, January 10th.  They are asking that you please put aside any potential donations until that day when they will be travelling through the neighbourhood.  Proceeds from the bottle drive will support the expenses associated with the grade 7 ski program and year-end activities.

DELTA TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (DTAC)

At this free information session, a panel of speakers will provide you with information about the Delta Teaching Assistant Certificate program’s structure, schedule, and application process, and about the typical role of an Education Assistant in public schools.  Delta Teaching Assistant Certificate Program participants develop knowledge and skills necessary to work with K-12 students with special physical, behavioural, or learning needs.  The part-time program is offered over 10 months, with evening and Saturday classes and 6 weeks of full-time practicum experience.

Delta Manor Education Centre, Action Room

ID: 13264        Monday, 7:00 pm

1 session         February 2      FREE

INFORMATION PACKAGES FOR FALL 2015, including Application Forms, are available for download from the Delta School District website: http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/continuingeducation/dtac

The deadline for applications for the Fall 2015 program is Friday, March 6, 2015. 

Register now by calling Delta Continuing Education at 604-940-5550, or on-line at  http://ConnectandLearn.deltasd.bc.ca.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, Dec. 5th
Crazy Hair Day
All Day

Friday, Dec. 5th
Monthly Assembly
1:15pm Gymnasium

Thursday, Dec. 11th
Christmas Concert
1:30pm and 6:30pm

Friday, Dec. 19th
Hot Lunch / Walk to School