Hawthorne Elementary

🪔✨ Celebrating Diwali at Hawthorne! ✨🪔

Today we join millions around the world in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! 🌟

Diwali is a beautiful celebration that symbolizes light overcoming darkness, knowledge triumphing over ignorance, and good prevailing over evil. It’s a time for family, reflection, and new beginnings filled with joy, color, and light.

At Hawthorne, we’re proud to honor and learn about the many cultures and traditions that make our community so vibrant and welcoming. 💛

To all who celebrate, we wish you a Diwali filled with peace, happiness, and love. 🪔✨

#HawthorneCelebrates #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #CommunityAndCulture

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🪔✨ ¡Celebrando Diwali en Hawthorne! ✨🪔

Hoy nos unimos a millones de personas en todo el mundo para celebrar Diwali, el Festival de las Luces. 🌟

Diwali es una hermosa celebración que simboliza la luz venciendo a la oscuridad, el conocimiento sobre la ignorancia y el bien sobre el mal. Es un tiempo para la familia, la reflexión y los nuevos comienzos, lleno de alegría, color y luz.

En Hawthorne, nos enorgullece honrar y aprender sobre las muchas culturas y tradiciones que hacen que nuestra comunidad sea tan vibrante y acogedora. 💛

A todas las familias que celebran, les deseamos un Diwali lleno de paz, felicidad y amor. 🪔✨

#HawthorneCelebra #Diwali #FestivalDeLasLuces #ComunidadYCultura

ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.

🎉🌎 ¡Gracias, Hawthorne! 🌎🎉

A big and heartfelt ¡gracias! to all the amazing families who set up cultural booths showcasing delicious foods and desserts from around the world. 🍴💛
What an incredible display of beautiful foods, traditions, and comunidad! Did anyone try something new and fell in love? 😋 Who’s signing up for a booth next year? 🙌

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for adding so much fun with crafts and family activities! 🎨💫

Gracias to México Lindo Folklórico Group for sharing your bailes increíbles with us and how special it was to see one of our former students performing on stage! 💃🏽🇲🇽

And a special shoutout to our 3rd graders, who brought the rhythm and joy with their salsa performance! 💃🕺🏽🎶

We hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the cultures that make Hawthorne shine so brightly.
As one 2nd grader said, “Best night ever! 🌟 Only 12 more months until the next one!" ❤️💛💙

#HawthorneCelebrates #HeritageFest #ComunidadYCultura #BestNightEver

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🎉🌎 ¡Gracias, Hawthorne! 🌎🎉

Un enorme y sincero ¡gracias! a todas las familias que prepararon sus puestos culturales, compartiendo deliciosos platillos y postres de todo el mundo. 🍴💛
¡Qué muestra tan increíble de comidas, tradiciones y comunidad! ¿Alguien probó algo nuevo y se enamoró? 😋 ¿Y quién ya se apunta para tener un puesto el próximo año? 🙌

Un gran agradecimiento a nuestro maravilloso PTA por agregar tanta diversión con manualidades y actividades familiares. 🎨💫

Gracias al grupo folklórico México Lindo por compartir sus bailes increíbles con nosotros—¡y qué emoción ver a una exalumna de Hawthorne en el escenario! 💃🏽🇲🇽

Y un reconocimiento especial a nuestros estudiantes de 3.º grado, quienes llenaron el ambiente de ritmo y alegría con su presentación de salsa. 💃🕺🏽🎶

Esperamos que todos hayan disfrutado celebrando las culturas que hacen que Hawthorne brille con tanto orgullo.
Como dijo un estudiante de 2.º grado: “¡La mejor noche de todas! 🌟 ¡Solo faltan 12 meses para la próxima!" ❤️💛💙

#HawthorneCelebra #FestivalDeLaHerencia #ComunidadYCultura #LaMejorNocheDeTodas

🌎🎉 Parade of Nations & Heritage Fest Celebration! 🎉🌎

This morning, our hallways and sidewalks came alive with color, pride, and joy during our Parade of Nations! 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱🇬🇹🇵🇪🇧🇴

Students wore their own cultural attire and each grade proudly represented a different country: Kindergarten – Peru 🇵🇪, 1st Grade – Bolivia 🇧🇴, 2nd Grade – Mexico 🇲🇽, 3rd Grade – Colombia 🇨🇴, 4th Grade – Chile 🇨🇱, & 5th Grade – Guatemala 🇬🇹

It was a beautiful display of unity, pride, and cultural celebration that reminds us what makes Hawthorne such a vibrant community! ❤️💛💙

We hope to see everyone tonight from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for our Heritage Fest! Enjoy food, performances, student showcases, crafts, and more as we continue to celebrate the diverse cultures that make Hawthorne shine. ✨

#HawthorneCelebrates #HeritageFest #ParadeOfNations #CommunityAndCulture

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🌎🎉 ¡Desfile de las Naciones y Celebración del Festival de la Herencia! 🎉🌎

¡Esta mañana, nuestros pasillos y aceras se llenaron de color, orgullo y alegría durante nuestro Desfile de las Naciones! 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱🇬🇹🇵🇪🇧🇴

Los estudiantes vistieron ropa tradicional de sus culturas y cada grado representó con orgullo un país diferente: Kinder – Perú 🇵🇪, 1.º Grado – Bolivia 🇧🇴, 2.º Grado – México 🇲🇽, 3.º Grado – Colombia 🇨🇴, 4.º Grado – Chile 🇨🇱, y 5.º Grado – Guatemala 🇬🇹

¡Fue una hermosa muestra de unidad, orgullo y celebración cultural que nos recuerda lo que hace de Hawthorne una comunidad tan vibrante! ❤️💛💙

¡Esperamos verlos esta noche de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en nuestro Festival de la Herencia! Disfruten de comida, presentaciones, exhibiciones estudiantiles, artesanías y mucho más mientras seguimos celebrando las diversas culturas que hacen brillar a Hawthorne. ✨

#HawthorneCelebra #FestivalDeLaHerencia #DesfileDeLasNaciones #ComunidadYCultura

🪶 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🪶 We know this post comes a little late, but we couldn’t let the day pass without acknowledging that we reside on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw, and Osage peoples, among others, here in what is now known as Louisville, Kentucky. At Hawthorne, we honor the enduring history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples—past, present, and future. Today and every day, we recognize the importance of learning from Indigenous communities and respecting their deep connection to this land. Let’s take a moment to reflect with gratitude on those who cared for this land long before us and whose legacy continues to shape our community. 🌎 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HawthorneCelebrates #HonoringHistory ⸻ 🪶 Honrando el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas 🪶 Sabemos que esta publicación llega un poco tarde, pero no podíamos dejar que el día pasara sin reconocer que vivimos sobre las tierras ancestrales de los pueblos Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw y Osage, entre otros, en lo que hoy conocemos como Louisville, Kentucky. En Hawthorne, honramos la historia, las culturas y las contribuciones duraderas de los pueblos indígenas—del pasado, del presente y del futuro. Hoy y cada día, reconocemos la importancia de aprender de las comunidades indígenas y de respetar su profunda conexión con esta tierra. Tomemos un momento para reflexionar con gratitud sobre quienes cuidaron de esta tierra mucho antes que nosotros y cuyo legado sigue dando forma a nuestra comunidad. 🌎 #DíaDeLosPueblosIndígenas #HawthorneCelebra #HonrandoLaHistoria

CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones. It's not a religious observance but a cultural tradition to remember and honor those who have passed away. During this time, families create ofrendas, or altars, to pay tribute to their ancestors. At Hawthorne Elementary, we're embracing this beautiful tradition as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Our ofrenda is a way to honor the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities and emphasize the importance of family and remembrance. We invite families to contribute photos from October 6-October 24 of their departed loved ones to be displayed on the ofrenda. Please write your student’s name and teacher on the back of the photo. This ofrenda serves as a visual representation of the enduring connections we have with our ancestors and the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic cultures. It's a non-religious, inclusive way to celebrate the essence of Día de los Muertos and National Hispanic Heritage Month, fostering understanding and unity among our school community. The ofrenda will be on display from October 6 through November 7. El Día de los Muertos es una fiesta mexicana que celebra la vida de los seres queridos fallecidos. No es una observancia religiosa sino una tradición cultural para recordar y honrar a quienes fallecieron. Durante esta época, las familias crean ofrendas o altares para rendir homenaje a sus antepasados. En Hawthorne Elementary, estamos adoptando esta hermosa tradición como parte del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Nuestra ofrenda es una manera de honrar la rica herencia cultural de las comunidades hispanas y enfatizar la importancia de la familia. Invitamos a las familias a contribuir con fotografías de sus seres queridos fallecidos el 6-24 de octubre para exhibirlas en la ofrenda. Por favor escriba el nombre de su estudiante y el maestro en la parte posterior de la foto. Esta ofrenda sirve como una representación visual de las conexiones que tenemos con nuestros antepasados y el vibrante tapiz de las culturas hispanas. Es una forma inclusiva y no religiosa de celebrar la esencia del Día de los Muertos y el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, fomentando la comprensión y la unidad entre nuestra comunidad escolar. La ofrenda estará en exhibición del 6 de octubre al 7 de noviembre.

🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!

ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.

Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU

Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability

Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃‍♀️🎉 What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students! 🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨

Part 3 Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃‍♀️🎉 What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students! 🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨

Part 2 Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃‍♀️🎉 What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PRA for making it such a special event for our students! 🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨

Part 1 Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃‍♀️🎉 What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students! 🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨

🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂

We are so excited for Field Day tomorrow, Friday, September 26, as part of our Kentucky Kids’ Day celebration! Thank you to our amazing PTA and volunteers for helping us make this day special for our students. A few reminders to help your child be prepared: • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes & tennis shoes. • Send a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen/bug spray (please apply at home before school—staff cannot apply these). • With the recent rain, the playground and lawn may be muddy—please plan shoes and clothes accordingly. We look forward to a fun day of celebrating our kids and all the joy they bring to Hawthorne! Estamos muy emocionados por nuestro Día de Campo mañana, viernes 26 de septiembre, como parte de nuestra celebración del Día de los Niños de Kentucky. ¡Gracias a nuestra increíble PTA y a todos los voluntarios por ayudarnos a hacer de este día algo especial para nuestros estudiantes! Algunos recordatorios para que su estudiante esté preparado: • Vístalo según el clima con ropa cómoda y tenis. • Envíe una botella de agua, sombrero y protector solar/repelente de insectos (por favor aplíquelos en casa antes de la escuela; el personal no puede aplicarlos). • Con la lluvia reciente, el patio de recreo y el césped pueden estar lodosos—por favor prepárese con zapatos y ropa adecuados. ¡Esperamos un día divertido celebrando a nuestros niños y toda la alegría que traen a Hawthorne!

🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird