Thursday, December 17

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th

Please note that there are a few special events scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 18th.  We are hosting our final Walk to School event for 2015 along with a hot lunch.  Our PAC will also be hosting a festive event after school, offering hot chocolate and treats for students outside our front office.  It should be a fun day!

CHRISTMAS BREAK

Please note that our Christmas break begins tomorrow (Dec. 18) at 3pm and students return to school on Monday, January 4th at 8:50am.   We hope that you have a great holiday filled by warm memories shared with family and friends.  Merry Christmas!

HEAD LICE

Head lice is a constant challenge in Ladner schools and we have experienced a number of cases at Hawthorne over the last few weeks.   During the first term,   you may  have  received  a l etter advising that lice has been found on a student in your child's classroom.  Within such a letter parents are provided with  information regarding lice checks and the procedures to follow if your child has lice.  For more information on lice click on Fraser Health.  We would also like to thank Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Barton for their work in providing "lice checks" for classes.  We ask that parents check their children over the holiday break so that we can limit the spread of head lice in January.  

HOUR OF CODE

During the month of December, many of our students were engaged with the "Hour Of Code" and some of them were featured in a story on Delta's website.  You can read more at the following link: http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/news/591.

FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC

There will a free basketball clinic for interested students in grade 4-7 on Saturday, January 16 and 23 from 9-12noon at DSS.  Families that are interested should send an email to deltapacers@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, Dec. 18th

Hot Lunch / Walk to School

Monday, January 4th

Return From Winter Break

Friday, January 8th

Monthly Assembly

11am Gymnasium

Friday, January 22nd

Walk To School Day

Friday, January 29

Hot Lunch Day

December 11, 2015

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
As of November 30th,  our office was magically transformed into Santa's workshop.  We would like to thank Mrs. Ranu, Mrs. Pryce and Mrs. Lawless for their creative touch.  Their efforts have lifted the spirits of staff, students and anyone else who walks through the front door.  Thank you!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, friends and relatives who joined us for the Christmas concert yesterday.  It was a great event and the support was appreciated by all of our staff and students.  I would like to thank Ms. Cherry, Ms. Emigh and Mrs. Robinson for their extra efforts in support of this event.  It was a lot of festive fun and we are glad that so many of you could be a part of it. 

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

As in past years,  our PAC will be providing hot chocolate to families at the end of the day on Friday, December 18th.  We may also have a "special" guest.  It has become a tradition at Hawthorne and makes for a nice send off as families get set to enjoy the holiday season.  We hope you and your family can join us.

GRADE 5 BOTTLE DRIVE
Please mark your calendars and spread the work ~ Grade 5’s will be in your neighbourhood Saturday January 10th for a bottle drive! They are raising funds for the annual Grade 5 trip to Camp Elphinstone in September.  If you wish to donate your bottles and cans please:

    1) leave outside your door or curb with ‘Hawthorne Grade 5’ clearly marked

    2) drop off at the front of the school on Saturday Jan 10th from 9am – 2pm

    3) contact Shari Li – sharilli@telus.net or 604-808-7310 to arrange pick up

The students and families sincerely appreciate all your support! Thank you!!

HOMESTAY FAMILIES IN LADNER

Int'l Student Program is looking for host families for students in the Hawthorne area. Each student must have a private bedroom. Homestays receive   $900/month per student. Double placements are accepted. Students will arrive   Feb. 1st and be with us until the end of June/16. If you are interested in thisopportunity please contact Tracey at tteixeira@GoDelta.ca

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE

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Red Cross Babysitting Course

Hawthorne, Feb.19th, 2016, 8:30-3:30                        

Grade 6+     

$60 + GST online registration

http://www.firstaidhero.com/babysitting-vancouver.html

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, Dec. 18th
Hot Lunch / Walk to School

Monday, January 4th
Return From Winter Break

Friday, January 8th
Monthly Assembly
11am Gymnasium

Friday, January 22nd
Walk To School Day

Friday, January 29
Hot Lunch Day