March 30th

TRACK AND FIELD
Track and Field practices are about to begin to prepare our participating students for the May 11th Regional Track Meet.  We met with interested students today for a preliminary session and our full schedule of practices will begin next week.  Please note the following points regarding Track and Field:

• gr. 4-7 are invited to attend  running practices held from 8-8:50am on Wednesday and Friday mornings
• students are required to attend 80% of the practices in order to participate in the Regional Track Meet (there may be some exceptions due to extenuating circumstances)
• all students who meet the attendance requirement will be placed into an event for the regional meet
• there will be a Ladner Mini-Meet hosted later in April at DSS that will feature a 60m race for gr.4/5 students and a 100m race for gr. 6/7 students

AUTISM SPEAKS and LIGHT IT UP BLUE
Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism.  This event was launched by Autism Speaks in 2010 in support of World Autism Awareness Day which takes place each year on April 2.  On this day, over 3000 structures around the world will be illuminated in blue to shine a bright light on autism.  We encourage families to dress up in blue on Sunday, April 2nd to help recognize this initiative.  Thank you in advance for your support.

READY, SET, LEARN

The Delta School District will be hosting a Ready, Set, Learn event for Ladner  children who will be turning 3,4 or 5 in 2017.  The event will be held on April 11th from 1-2:30pm at the Delta Manor Education Centre. This is happening in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health Services. These organizations have joined forces to celebrate literacy and assist you in the teaching role that you play for your child. British Columbia’s Ready, Set, Learn program recognizes that families need positive connections with the school system and community agencies that provide early childhood development resources, support, and services.

This session will begin with brief introductions followed by hands-on-learning opportunities for the children that will model fun and effective literacy strategies. A "nut-free" snack and drink will be provided during the session.  We will also include a brief explanation of the kindergarten program and discuss strategies that will help to prepare your preschooler for elementary school.  Those who attend will receive a free book and enjoy a presentation by children's entertainer, Will Stroet. 

TALENT SHOW

On Thursday, March 9th we hosted our Talent Show and were treated to a great variety of performances.  Our participants are to be commended for their efforts and the positive risk-taking that they modelled for the rest of the school. Special thanks to the following students who helped this event run so smoothly:

Hosts:  Mattais Ljungberg, Gabby Ranu and Annise Gill

Sound crew: Ryan Retallick, Suneil Dhaliwal

Stage Crew:  Chase Kolinsky, Arshdeep Pannu, Keily Hutt,  Kaitlyn Kitagawa

Talent Show Participants:

Order of Performers	Talent
Ben, Quinn, Parker and Logan	Dance
Leigh-Ann	Singing
Karina and Sayge	Dancing
Charlotte, Maya and Maya	Gymnastics
Keaton and Kai	Comedy
Mia and Maggie	Dance
Olivia MacDonald	Singing
Kian and Jayden	Dance
Vya Hunter	Karate Demo
Teala	Singing
Chantel	Piano
Noor and Valentina	Dancing
Kya and Bea	Cheerleading
Ayla, Chloe and Jessica	Singing and Dancing
Lynelle, Paisley, Kian and Jayden	Dance
Lyna	Singing
Kiya and Casey	Singing and Dancing
Amorey	Piano
Avani and Elizabeth	Dancing
Erin Wingham	Singing
Ava and Annise	Stack Cups
Aiden	Magic
Taylor and Makaila	Dance
Caitlyn and Kailyn	Lip Synch
Mari, Addison and Amy	Dance
Byron	Piano
Lucy, Helia and Jenna	Dance
Gurleen	Comedy
Zoey and Sydney	Dancing
Amorey	Piano
Jessica Lieuwen	Dance
Grade 5 Dancers	Dance

MOVING?

Please contact Mrs. Tennant at the office (ktennant@deltasd.bc.ca) if your family is considering a change of schools next year.  This information is an important part of our planning for the 2017-2018 school year.  Thank you in advance for your consideration.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, April 7th
MonthlyAssembly
11am

Friday, April 14
Good Friday
School Closed

Monday, April 17
Easter Monday
School Closed

Friday,  April 21
Hot Lunch

Monday, April 24
PAC Meeting
6:30pm

Wednesday, May 3
Class Photos

March 7

SPRING BREAK
Families are reminded that our Spring Break begins on Monday, March 13th.  Students and staff will return to school on Monday, March 27th.  We hope that the break provides all of you with plenty of time for fun and relaxation.

REPORT CARDS
Parents are advised that report cards are being sent home today.  Once again our kindergarten to grade 4 students will be receiving the new "pilot" report card which continues to take shape.  The second term edition attempts to highlight the learning focus, student abilities and next steps.  The Delta School District is gathering parent feedback and survey forms will be provided after Spring break.

TALENT SHOW

Hawthorne will be hosting its annual Talent Show on Thursday, March 9th at approximately 1:30pm.    We have had a great response so far and more participants than any other year. If your child is participating, please ensure that he/she is prepared with their proper equipment, outfit or music for the show. We hope that your schedule allows you to attend.

VISITORS

Please consider the following when visiting Hawthorne:

• be sure to check in at the office whenever you visit Hawthorne during the day so that our office staff can provide you with a visitor's badge.  
• if you would like to meet with a teacher,  please book in advance as impromptu meetings in the hallway can lead to delays in the classroom
• student lunches can be dropped off on the table provided outside the office 
• our library will be open to families at 8:30am from Tuesday-Thursday

Thank you in advance for your consideration as we all works to foster a safe and welcoming school community.

AMAAN was one of many primary student who recently celebrated "100's Day" at Hawthorne

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, March 9th
Talent Show

1:30pm Gym

Monday, March 13th
Spring Break Begins
School Closed

Monday, March 27th
Return to School

Please note that parents can access the PAC Calendar at the following link:   https://hawthornepac.wordpress.com

February 17th, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA

At Hawthorne we are frequently dealing with challenges at school that either started online or gained traction there. Although there are real benefits to kids using sites like Facebook, including increased communication, access to information and help in developing a sense of self, there can be serious downsides to all this online sharing too.  Social networking is on the rise, and the study found that 22 percent of teenagers log onto their favourite social media sites more than 10 times a day, and that 75 percent own cell phones. This level of engagement online increases the risks of cyberbullying, “Facebook depression” (a new phenomenon where “de-friending” and online bullying lead to symptoms of depression), exposure to inappropriate content, and sexting.

Just as we prepare our kids for life in the real world, we should prepare them for life in the online world. Read on for tips that every parent should keep in mind at the following tips from  Parenting.com:  social media monitoring.

PINK SHIRT DAY

On February 22nd,  thousands of students and staff members around B.C. will be recognizing anti-bullying initiatives by wearing a Pink shirt.  This movement commemorates an incident that took place a number of years ago at a high school in Nova Scotia.  Students at the school,  rallied together against bullying by supporting a student who had been targeted with homophobic remarks after wearing a pink shirt to school.  The day after he was teased, hundreds of students wore pink to support him and the bullies received the message loud and clear.  Many of our staff members and students will be wearing pink tomorrow and we hope that this day provides everyone with a reminder of what they can do to keep Hawthorne a safe, welcoming place for everyone.

TALENT SHOW

Hawthorne will be hosting its annual Talent Show on Thursday, March 9th at approximately 1:45pm.  The start time will be confirmed once we have finalized our list of performers.  We will be hosting a rehearsal on Monday, February 27th in preparation for what should be a fun event.  If your child is participating, please ensure that he/she is prepared with their proper equipment or music for the rehearsal. We hope that your schedule allows you to attend.

PAC MEETING
Your PAC will be hosting its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 1:45pm.   The session will be completed by 3pm to allow parents to pick up their children and we hope your schedule allows you to attend.

CANADA GAMES ACTIVITY CHALLENGES
On Tuesday of this week,  Hawthorne was very pleased to play host to yet another famous athlete.  Canadian Olympian and medalist, Jennifer Heil, was at Hawthorne to share her message about goal-setting and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games program.  Hawthorne was one of two schools in Canada (out of 4000 submissions!) that was chosen for this presentation.  Special thanks to Ms. Mack for submitting our entry.  Students and classes are now engaged in the Canada Games Activity Challenge.  You can find out more at the following link:  Activity Challenge.

PEANUT AWARE

Please note that Hawthorne is a "peanut aware" school.  We have a number of students with a life-threatening allergy to peanuts. As a result, a letter is sent home for those respective classrooms advising them of the safety concern and discouraging the use of peanut products.  We also closely monitor the contents of lunches and  clean surfaces where necessary.  For those students and families dealing with anaphylaxis it is important to know that while Hawthorne is "peanut aware" we cannot claim to be "peanut free" as we are not able to monitor every lunch or food item that arrives at the school.  Thank you for your attention to this issue.

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY PROGRAMS

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Pink Shirt Day / Walk To School

Thursday, Feb. 23

PAC Meeting

1:45pm

Friday,  Feb. 24

Professional Day

School Closed

Monday, March 6th

Monthly Assembly

9:45am

Thursday, March 9th

Talent Show

1:45pm Gym

Friday, March 10th
Hot Lunch/Walk to School

March 13th-24th
Spring Break
School Closed