WELCOME BACK
LICE CHECK: PARENT HELPERS NEEDED
As mentioned in the last blog entry, we have experienced numerous cases of lice at Hawthorne during December We will be conducting a follow up "lice-check" for all of our classes next week. We are in need of some volunteers to assist with this process and ask that you contact Ms. Barnes if you are able to help out (skbarnes@dccnet.com). We also ask that parents check their children regularly so that we can limit the spread of head lice in January. For more information, check out this Fraser Health link: head lice checks/treatment.
DROP-OFF / PICK-UP RULES IN SCHOOL DRIVEWAY:
CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
We hope that you enjoyed a wonderful holiday break filled with great memories and time to relax with those closest to you. The New Year will bring countless opportunities to Hawthorne and its students. We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to working with our student and parent community to make this next term a memorable one for everyone involved.
MOVIE NIGHT
Your PAC will be hosting a Movie Night for families on Friday, January 22nd. Doors will open at 6pm with the movie (Inside Out) set to begin at 6:30pm. There will be a limited concession on site featuring popcorn, pizza, chips and juice boxes. Families can also bring their own snacks to this event. It should be fun and we hope your family can attend.
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
Please note that community volunteers will be on site (bright yellow jackets) over the coming months working in concert with Delta Police's traffic safety program. They will be monitoring parking/driving habits and issuing warning tickets to any traffic violators. With this in mind, please abide by the following traffic guidelines.
DROP-OFF / PICK-UP RULES IN SCHOOL DRIVEWAY:
- The curved lane in front of the school has been designated for "drop-off and pick-up" only. This is a FIRE LANE and there is NO PARKING ALLOWED, however, we are allowing drop-off, pick-up and exiting. Do not leave your vehicle unattended, including Daycare providers
- Please note that the elevated area and the end of the roundabout is RESERVED for Daycare Providers.
- Enter the “Drop-off – Pick- up” lane and proceed forward as far as possible to the next car ahead so that other cars can enter the lane.
- Do not leave your vehicle (NO PARKING), as this blocks others from exiting.
- Keep your place in the line up. Do not cut in front of another vehicle
- Please do not idle your car.
- When driving, please do not use your cell phone.
- Follow the correct flow of traffic indicated by the arrows on the road.
- Children should use the passenger side car doors that open to the sidewalk.
CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your parents want you to take this course so they feel confident leaving you at home alone? Babysitting with First Aid Hero emphasizes learning through real life scenarios. information covered includes: Exploring the business of babysitting, creating safe environments, safely caring for ages 0-12, and first aid skills.
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
BOOK FAIR
Mrs. Ratzlaff will once again be hosting a Book Fair in our library during Hawthorne's Student-Led Conference on February 3rd and 4th. Proceeds will support the purchase of new library resources. Volunteers are needed and parents are asked to contact Mrs. Ratzlaff (jratzlaff@deltasd.bc.ca) if you are able to help out. Thanks in advance for your consideration.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Please note that kindergarten registration at Hawthorne will be held on Monday, February 15th from 9am-Noon. More details to follow in our next blog post.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, January 15
Monthly Assembly
11am Gymnasium
Friday, January 22nd
Walk to School Day
Friday, January 29th
Hot Lunch Day
Wednesday, February 3rd
Parent Teacher Conferences
2pm Dismissal
Thursday, February 4th
Parent Teacher Conferences
2pm Dismissal
Friday, February 5th
District Closure Day
School Closed
Monday, February 8th
Family Day
School Closed