November 29

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Hawthorne will be hosting its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 8th.  There will be two shows (1:30pm and 6:30pm) and a reply form was sent home last week so that parents can indicate which show their family plans to attend.  Please keep in mind that due to our gym's capacity,  families will only be able to attend one of the shows and we will be restricting families to 2 seats for the evening show or 4 seats for the afternoon performance. Reply forms are due back tomorrow and you can send an email to Mr. Carruthers if you require a special accommodation. We look forward to what should be a fun day of holiday cheer.

DELTASSIST

Our student council will be collecting food and money for Deltassist beginning on Thurs., December 1st  until  Monday, December 12th.  We are hoping for donations of non-perishable food items and/or a loonie or twoonie to support Delta families in need. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you, or someone you know, is in need of extra support during the holiday season, please consider Deltassist's Christmas programs.   Registered families can have access to food and toys. You can click here for more details and to check the eligibility requirements.

FAMOUS FRIDAY
We are looking look forward to our FAMOUS FRIDAY spirit day which is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd.  Students and staff will be encouraged to dress up as someone who is famous and inspirational.  Thank you in advance of your help with this. 

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, December 13th.  Please keep in mind that our kindergarten to grade 4 students will all be receiving a new report card template that will provide more personalized feedback.  As well,  our grade 4 students will NOT be receiving letter grades.  This is a pilot project and your input would be greatly appreciated.  With this in mind, we will also be providing parents with feedback forms or links to online surveys.  It is hoped that over the course of this year,  the Delta learning community can create a reporting document that meets the needs of students, teachers and parents.

COMMUNITY FORUM

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, November 30

PAC Meeting

6:30pm

Monday, December 5

Professional Day

School Closed

Thursday, December 8

Christmas Concert

1:30 and 6:30pm

Friday, December 9

Monthly Assembly

11am

Tuesday, December 13

Report Cards Issued

Friday, December 16

Hot Lunch 

Winter Break Begins (3pm)

November 17

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

We are pleased to announce that Hawthorne will be hosting its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 8th.  There will be two shows (1:30pm and 6:30pm) and a reply form will be sent home in late November so that parents can indicate which show their family plans to attend.  Please keep in mind that due to our gym's capacity,  families will only be able to attend one of the shows and we will be restricting families to 2 seats for the evening show or 4 seats for the afternoon performance. We look forward to what should be a fun day of holiday cheer.

MOVIE NIGHT
Families are invited to attend another Movie Night at Hawthorne.  It is scheduled for Friday, November 25th.  Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm.  Admission is free and there will be a concession available with select items for sale. Please RSVP Ms. Sigouin if you plan to attend: helen.sigouin@gmail.com.  The feature movie is Jim Carrey's,  The Grinch.

DELTASSIST

Our student council will be collecting food and money for Deltassist beginning on Thurs., December 1st  until  Monday, December 12th.  We are hoping for donations of non-perishable food items and/or a loonie or twoonie to support Delta families in need. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you, or someone you know, is in need of extra support during the holiday season, please consider Deltassist's Christmas programs.   Registered families can have access to food and toys. You can click here for more details and to check the eligibility requirements.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Hawthorne's Student Council met for the first time two weeks ago and their first responsibility was hosting a Halloween costume day on October 31.  We enjoyed a great level of participation for staff and students which made for an action packed day with prizes for two students from each class.  We look forward to our next Spirit Day which will be a FAMOUS FRIDAY scheduled for Friday, December 2nd.  Students and staff will be encouraged to dress up as someone famous  Thank you in advance of your help with this.  

Here are the student council members for 2016-2017:

Abby White, Alexios Boufeas, Annise Gill,  Arshdeep Pannu, Ayla Havard, Chase Kolinsky, Ivan Terehoff, Gabby Ranu, Jake Williams, Jonny Saunby, Kaitlyn Kitagawa, Kaitlyn Willford, Karsten Sparkes, Keily Hutt, Kyla Savage, Mattais Ljungberg, Owen Badenhorst, Skye Gauthier, Teala Pannell

COMMUNITY GATHERING

The Delta School District will be hosting a Community Gathering from 5-8pm at the Tsawwassen First Nation Community Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 30th to discuss some changes to the Indigenous Education Department.  These gatherings will provide an opportunity for the Delta District to share more details with you about the department changes as well as our district's Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. Supper will be provided and children are welcome.  If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ms. Lori Hall by telephone 604-952-5323 or email lhall@deltasd.bc.ca.

SNOW PASSES: Grade 4 and 5

The temperature is beginning to fall and winter is just around the corner. Get a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass for your nine and ten year olds  and get them out on the slopes this winter! Pick up a SnowPass for your 4th or 5th grader and save this winter. Snowstorms are already starting to hit parts of Canada and with all this snow comes all sorts of fun! Don't let your kids spend the winter indoors, get them out and active; try skiing and snowboarding this winter with the Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass.

Your kids have never skied or snowboarded before? No problem!  It's the perfect time to get them started. The Canadian Ski Council has everything you need to make it easy and affordable for your children to learn. Just register for a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass for your child and receive three free lift tickets at each and every participating ski area, all across Canada. With over 150 locations participating in the program, there are hundreds of opportunities for your kids to ski and snowboard this winter!

Registering your child for a SnowPass is easy and open to any child in grade 4 or 5. Online registration is fast and easy, just visit https://www.skicanada.org/grade-4-5-snowpass/, upload your child's picture and proof of age, enter your method of payment and presto, your child's personalized SnowPass will be mailed directly to your home in days.

The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass is a national program and is valid at over 150 ski areas across Canada including 32 ski areas in British Columbia, 19 ski areas in Alberta, 1 ski area in Saskatchewan, 2 ski areas in Manitoba, 33 ski areas in Ontario, 57 ski areas in Quebec, 8 in Atlantic Canada and 1 in the Yukon.  With ski areas participating across Canada, families will not have to travel far to put the SnowPass to use. Kids can easily track how many lift passes they have left by visiting www.snowpass.ca. No matter where you live, everyone can take advantage of this fantastic offer. The only cost is a small administration/postage fee of $29.95 including taxes.

If this is your child's first time skiing or snowboarding, the Canadian Ski Council has it covered.  Sign up for a Discover Learn to Ski or Snowboard lesson package, which includes a lesson with a certified ski or snowboard instructor, lift ticket and equipment rental, all for a very low price. Check out www.skicanada.org for a full list of ski areas that offer Discover lesson packages and their package prices.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, November 18

Hot Lunch

Friday, November 25
Movie Night
6-8pm

Wednesday, November 30
PAC Meeting
6:30pm

Monday, December 5
Professional Day
School Closed

Thursday, December 8
Christmas Concert
1:30 and 6:30pm

Friday, December 16
Winter Break Begins
3pm

November 3rd

MAYOR'S GARDEN CONTEST FOR KIDS
We are pleased to announce that Hawthorne Elementary recently won the school prize in Mayor Jackson's Garden Contest for Kids.  A contingent of staff and students were invited to receive the award within Delta's Council Chambers on Monday, October 24.  It was a great experience for everyone involved and an opportunity to celebrate the success of our school garden. Special thanks to Ms. Bohmert who took responsibility for this project during the Spring of 2012 and has provided so much energy ever since. As a result of her hard work,  so many students have been exposed to gardening for the first time and enjoyed the fruits (vegetables) of their labour.  Mayor Jackson, along with Councillor Paton,  will be joining us tomorrow at our monthly assembly to officially present the prizes which include: wheelbarrows, garden tools, soil and a $100 gift certificate to Westcoast Seeds.  Way to go Hawthorne!


REMEMBRANCE DAY
Hawthorne will be hosting its Remembrance Day Service on Thursday, November 10th beginning at approximately 11am in our gymnasium.  We have a number of classes and students who will be presenting in honour of the many Canadians who have provided service for our country.  Parents are welcome to attend this service.   We will also be providing students and staff with poppies to be worn on this day.  These poppies are provided by the local legion and donations will be collected on November 10th.  Any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Please note that the school will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th.


TRAFFIC AT HAWTHORNE
As we enter our third month of school, parents are reminded to avoid driving their child to school whenever possible. The increased congestion does create a genuine safety concern for our students and taxes the skills of our crossing guards. If you must drive, please consider the following alternatives: dropping off at the pathway on Grove Avenue or at the parking lot for Hawthorne Park. Thank you in advance for your attention to this issue.

COLDER WEATHER
With the poor weather of late,  we are asking parents to ensure that our students are coming to school with clothing that is appropriate for the conditions.  As well,  it would be helpful if your child had a change of clothes left at the school to account for those occasions when they might get wet or muddy from outdoor play.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday November 4th

Monthly Assembly

11AM

Thursday, Nov. 10th

Walk to School Day

Remembrance Day Assembly

Gymnasium 11am

Friday, Nov. 11th

Remembrance Day

School Closed

Friday, November 18
Hot Lunch

Friday, November 25
Movie Night
7-9pm

Wednesday, November 30
PAC Meeting
6:30pm