💙 CORE OF COMPASSION AWARD | JCPS was honored to receive the Dare to Care Food Bank Core of Compassion Award last week. This recognition reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to supporting students and families across our community.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
📘✨ Yearbooks Are on Sale! ✨📘
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories — order your 2026 Hawthorne Yearbook today!
📅 Online preorders are available until April 27
💲 Cost: $15
📸 These yearbooks are filled with special moments your student will treasure for years to come!
🛒 Order here: https://plicbooks.com/go/FJW3EV
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📘✨ ¡Los anuarios ya están a la venta! ✨📘
¡No se pierda la oportunidad de guardar los recuerdos de este año — ordene hoy su Anuario 2026 de Hawthorne!
📅 Los pedidos en línea están disponibles hasta el 27 de abril
💲 Costo: $15
📸 Estos anuarios están llenos de momentos especiales que su estudiante atesorará por muchos años.
🛒 Ordene aquí: https://plicbooks.com/go/FJW3EV
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories — order your 2026 Hawthorne Yearbook today!
📅 Online preorders are available until April 27
💲 Cost: $15
📸 These yearbooks are filled with special moments your student will treasure for years to come!
🛒 Order here: https://plicbooks.com/go/FJW3EV
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📘✨ ¡Los anuarios ya están a la venta! ✨📘
¡No se pierda la oportunidad de guardar los recuerdos de este año — ordene hoy su Anuario 2026 de Hawthorne!
📅 Los pedidos en línea están disponibles hasta el 27 de abril
💲 Costo: $15
📸 Estos anuarios están llenos de momentos especiales que su estudiante atesorará por muchos años.
🛒 Ordene aquí: https://plicbooks.com/go/FJW3EV
The Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter is here! Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne! No se pierdan las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
🥫💛 Spring Break Food Drive + Pack the Sack! 💛🥫
We’re still collecting items for our Blessings in a Backpack Spring Break Food Drive to support students over break.
If you’re able, please send in a few items — every little bit helps!
📅 Donations due by Friday, March 27
Want to take it a step further? Join us for our Pack the Sack Event!
📍 Hawthorne Gym
📅 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Come help us pack bags for students — it’s a great family service opportunity! 🦅💙
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🥫💛 Colecta de Alimentos + Evento “Empaca el Saco” 💛🥫
Seguimos recolectando artículos para nuestra Colecta de Alimentos de Blessings in a Backpack para apoyar a los estudiantes durante las vacaciones de primavera.
Si puede, envíe algunos artículos — ¡cada aporte ayuda!
📅 Último día para donar: viernes 27 de marzo
¿Quiere apoyar aún más? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestro evento “Empaca el Saco”!
📍 Gimnasio de Hawthorne
📅 miércoles, 1 de abril
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Venga a ayudar a empacar bolsas para nuestros estudiantes — ¡una excelente oportunidad de servicio en familia! 🦅💙
We’re still collecting items for our Blessings in a Backpack Spring Break Food Drive to support students over break.
If you’re able, please send in a few items — every little bit helps!
📅 Donations due by Friday, March 27
Want to take it a step further? Join us for our Pack the Sack Event!
📍 Hawthorne Gym
📅 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Come help us pack bags for students — it’s a great family service opportunity! 🦅💙
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🥫💛 Colecta de Alimentos + Evento “Empaca el Saco” 💛🥫
Seguimos recolectando artículos para nuestra Colecta de Alimentos de Blessings in a Backpack para apoyar a los estudiantes durante las vacaciones de primavera.
Si puede, envíe algunos artículos — ¡cada aporte ayuda!
📅 Último día para donar: viernes 27 de marzo
¿Quiere apoyar aún más? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestro evento “Empaca el Saco”!
📍 Gimnasio de Hawthorne
📅 miércoles, 1 de abril
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Venga a ayudar a empacar bolsas para nuestros estudiantes — ¡una excelente oportunidad de servicio en familia! 🦅💙
🚨 Car Rider Update: Due to downed trees in the neighborhood, nearby roads are blocked. The only exit from our parking lot will be RIGHT TURN ONLY. Not sure if cleared by 3:20—please plan for delays.
🚨 Actualización Pasajeros en Auto: Debido a árboles caídos en el vecindario, varias calles están bloqueadas. La única salida será GIRAR A LA DERECHA. No sabemos si estará despejado para las 3:20—por favor planifique retrasos.
💙💛 Hawthorne Family Kickball is off to a great start! 💙💛
Thank you to all of our families, staff, and community members who joined us for our first kickball night. It was a fun and welcoming evening filled with teamwork, laughter, and connection.
Hawthorne Family Kickball is open to parents, guardians, staff, and community members. Participation is flexible—come when you can and join the fun!
We are excited to continue building this opportunity for our Hawthorne community and hope to see even more of you out on the field in the coming weeks.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/HawksKickball
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💙💛 ¡Hawthorne Family Kickball ha comenzado con gran éxito! 💙💛
Gracias a todas nuestras familias, personal escolar y miembros de la comunidad que se unieron a nuestra primera noche de kickball. Fue una tarde divertida y acogedora, llena de trabajo en equipo, risas y conexión.
Hawthorne Family Kickball está abierto para padres, tutores, personal escolar y miembros de la comunidad. La participación es flexible—¡venga cuando pueda y únase a la diversión!
Estamos muy emocionados de seguir fortaleciendo esta oportunidad para nuestra comunidad de Hawthorne y esperamos ver a aún más familias en el campo en las próximas semanas.
Regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawksKickball
THIS WEEKEND | The East Area Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinators are hosting a Community Baby Shower and Early Childhood Parent Resource Fair this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klondike Elementary.
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
The Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter is here! Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne! No se pierdan las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
STEM-tastic night! 🔬➕ Our elementary students had an amazing time exploring math and science through hands-on activities, big smiles, and lots of curiosity. It was wonderful to see families learning together and making memories. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Math & Science Night such a fun and successful event! 🌟📊 part 2
STEM-tastic night! 🔬➕ Our elementary students had an amazing time exploring math and science through hands-on activities, big smiles, and lots of curiosity. It was wonderful to see families learning together and making memories. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Math & Science Night such a fun and successful event! 🌟📊 Part 1
🎉 Our Hawthorne Hawks are showing out today!
We have even more exciting news to celebrate from the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) All-State Art Show in Bowling Green!
🖌️ Ava H. earned 2nd Place in the state competition!
🏆 Ellie F. was awarded Best of Show for the Elementary Division — an incredible honor!
🎨 Weld C. and Finn C. also had their artwork selected to be represented in the KyAEA All-State Show, which is an amazing accomplishment in itself.
We are so proud of these talented Hawthorne artists for sharing their creativity and representing our school so beautifully. Our Hawthorne Hawks are truly soaring today! 💙💛
Congratulations to our student artists and thank you to Ms. Cohan who helps nurture their creativity!
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🎉 ¡Nuestros Hawks de Hawthorne están brillando hoy!
¡Tenemos más noticias emocionantes para celebrar desde la Exposición Estatal de Arte de la Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) en Bowling Green!
🖌️ Ava H. obtuvo 2.º lugar en la competencia estatal.
🏆 Ellie F. recibió el premio Best of Show de la división de primaria, ¡un logro increíble!
🎨 Weld C. y Finn C. también tuvieron sus obras seleccionadas para ser representadas en la Exposición Estatal de KyAEA, lo cual es un gran honor.
Estamos muy orgullosos de estos talentosos artistas de Hawthorne por compartir su creatividad y representar tan bien a nuestra escuela. ¡Nuestros Hawks de Hawthorne realmente están volando alto hoy! 💙💛
¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes artistas y gracias a Ms. Cohan que fomenta sus creatividades!
🏆🧠 1ST PLACE FOR THE HAWTHORNE HAWKS! 🧠🏆
We are incredibly proud of our Hawthorne Hawks Future Problem Solvers Team for earning 🥇 1st Place at the 2026 JCPS Louisville Metro Mayor’s Cup in Problem Solving!
These amazing students showed outstanding teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and brainpower as they tackled challenging problems and represented Hawthorne with excellence.
A huge congratulations to our brilliant scholars and a special thank you to their dedicated coaches, Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Kleinman, for guiding and supporting them along the way.
Way to soar, Hawks! 💙💛
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🏆🧠 ¡PRIMER LUGAR PARA LOS HAWKS DE HAWTHORNE! 🧠🏆
¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de nuestro equipo Future Problem Solvers de Hawthorne por obtener 🥇 1er Lugar en el Louisville Metro Mayor’s Cup 2026 de JCPS en Resolución de Problemas!
Estos estudiantes demostraron un extraordinario trabajo en equipo, creatividad, perseverancia y gran capacidad de pensamiento mientras resolvían desafiantes problemas y representaban a Hawthorne con excelencia.
También felicitamos y agradecemos a sus dedicadas entrenadoras, Mrs. Burke y Mrs. Kleinman, por guiarlos y apoyarlos durante todo el proceso.
¡Así se hace, Hawks! 💙💛 🦅🏆
🔬✨ Reminder: Math & Science Night is TONIGHT! ✨🔬
Join us tonight at Hawthorne Elementary from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun evening of hands-on math, science, and engineering activities for the whole family.
No need to RSVP anymore — just come join us!
Students and families can explore exciting stations like rocket design, robotics, electrical circuits, nano math, and earthquake engineering, plus interactive math games with Mathnasium.
We hope to see you there for a night of learning, exploration, and family fun!
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🔬✨ Recordatorio: ¡La Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias es HOY! ✨🔬
Acompáñenos esta noche en Hawthorne Elementary de 5:30 a 7:30 PM para una noche llena de actividades prácticas de matemáticas, ciencias e ingeniería para toda la familia.
Ya no es necesario confirmar asistencia — ¡solo venga y disfrute!
Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán explorar estaciones divertidas como diseño de cohetes, robótica, circuitos eléctricos, nanomatemáticas e ingeniería sísmica, además de juegos interactivos de matemáticas con Mathnasium.
¡Esperamos verlos para una noche de aprendizaje, exploración y diversión familiar!
Join us tonight at Hawthorne Elementary from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun evening of hands-on math, science, and engineering activities for the whole family.
No need to RSVP anymore — just come join us!
Students and families can explore exciting stations like rocket design, robotics, electrical circuits, nano math, and earthquake engineering, plus interactive math games with Mathnasium.
We hope to see you there for a night of learning, exploration, and family fun!
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🔬✨ Recordatorio: ¡La Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias es HOY! ✨🔬
Acompáñenos esta noche en Hawthorne Elementary de 5:30 a 7:30 PM para una noche llena de actividades prácticas de matemáticas, ciencias e ingeniería para toda la familia.
Ya no es necesario confirmar asistencia — ¡solo venga y disfrute!
Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán explorar estaciones divertidas como diseño de cohetes, robótica, circuitos eléctricos, nanomatemáticas e ingeniería sísmica, además de juegos interactivos de matemáticas con Mathnasium.
¡Esperamos verlos para una noche de aprendizaje, exploración y diversión familiar!
The Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter is here!
Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
🤝 Get Involved with Hawthorne PTA!
The Hawthorne PTA is still accepting applications to join next year’s PTA Board! The more positions we fill, the more voices are heard and the more we’re able to do for our students, families, and staff.
Serving on the PTA is a meaningful way to support our school, help plan events, strengthen family engagement, and make a positive impact on our Hawthorne community.
The PTA board includes several leadership and support roles, and all levels of experience are welcome.
📅 Please complete the interest form by March 15, 2026.
📋 Learn more about the available roles and submit your interest here:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
If you have questions, please contact Karen Martins, PTA President, at
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
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🤝 ¡Participe en la PTA de Hawthorne!
La PTA de Hawthorne todavía está aceptando solicitudes para formar parte de la Mesa Directiva del próximo año escolar. Mientras más puestos logremos llenar, más voces serán escuchadas y más podremos hacer por nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
Ser parte de la PTA es una manera significativa de apoyar a nuestra escuela, ayudar a planificar eventos, fortalecer la participación familiar y tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad de Hawthorne.
La mesa directiva de la PTA incluye varios puestos de liderazgo y apoyo, y todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
📅 Por favor complete el formulario antes del 15 de marzo de 2026.
📋 Puede conocer más sobre los puestos disponibles y enviar su interés aquí:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Karen Martins, Presidenta de la PTA, en
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
The Hawthorne PTA is still accepting applications to join next year’s PTA Board! The more positions we fill, the more voices are heard and the more we’re able to do for our students, families, and staff.
Serving on the PTA is a meaningful way to support our school, help plan events, strengthen family engagement, and make a positive impact on our Hawthorne community.
The PTA board includes several leadership and support roles, and all levels of experience are welcome.
📅 Please complete the interest form by March 15, 2026.
📋 Learn more about the available roles and submit your interest here:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
If you have questions, please contact Karen Martins, PTA President, at
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
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🤝 ¡Participe en la PTA de Hawthorne!
La PTA de Hawthorne todavía está aceptando solicitudes para formar parte de la Mesa Directiva del próximo año escolar. Mientras más puestos logremos llenar, más voces serán escuchadas y más podremos hacer por nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
Ser parte de la PTA es una manera significativa de apoyar a nuestra escuela, ayudar a planificar eventos, fortalecer la participación familiar y tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad de Hawthorne.
La mesa directiva de la PTA incluye varios puestos de liderazgo y apoyo, y todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
📅 Por favor complete el formulario antes del 15 de marzo de 2026.
📋 Puede conocer más sobre los puestos disponibles y enviar su interés aquí:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Karen Martins, Presidenta de la PTA, en
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
🌸✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨🌸
Today and this whole month, we celebrate the achievements, strength, and leadership of women and girls around the world. At Hawthorne, we are grateful for the many women in our community — educators, students, families, and leaders — who inspire us every day.
Let’s continue encouraging our students to dream big, lead with confidence, and support one another. 💛
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🌸✨ ¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer! ✨🌸
Hoy y todo este mes, celebramos los logros, la fortaleza y el liderazgo de las mujeres y niñas alrededor del mundo. En Hawthorne, estamos agradecidos por las muchas mujeres de nuestra comunidad — educadoras, estudiantes, familias y líderes — que nos inspiran cada día.
Sigamos animando a nuestros estudiantes a soñar en grande, liderar con confianza y apoyarse mutuamente. 💛
☀️ Today is the JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Join us today from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning to explore summer camp opportunities from across Jefferson County.
Families can:
• Meet dozens of summer camp providers
• Learn about camps for all interests and age groups
• Enter drawings for a chance to WIN a FREE summer camp scholarship
I’ll be there and would love to see some Hawthorne families—come stop by and say hello!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
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☀️ ¡Hoy es el JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Acompáñenos hoy de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en el JCPS Center for Professional Learning para conocer las diferentes opciones de campamentos de verano disponibles en el condado de Jefferson.
Las familias podrán:
• Conocer a muchos proveedores de campamentos de verano
• Informarse sobre campamentos para diferentes intereses y edades
• Participar en sorteos para GANAR una beca para un campamento de verano GRATIS
¡Yo estaré allí y me encantará ver a nuestras familias de Hawthorne—pase a saludar!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr::
Join us today from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning to explore summer camp opportunities from across Jefferson County.
Families can:
• Meet dozens of summer camp providers
• Learn about camps for all interests and age groups
• Enter drawings for a chance to WIN a FREE summer camp scholarship
I’ll be there and would love to see some Hawthorne families—come stop by and say hello!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
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☀️ ¡Hoy es el JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Acompáñenos hoy de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en el JCPS Center for Professional Learning para conocer las diferentes opciones de campamentos de verano disponibles en el condado de Jefferson.
Las familias podrán:
• Conocer a muchos proveedores de campamentos de verano
• Informarse sobre campamentos para diferentes intereses y edades
• Participar en sorteos para GANAR una beca para un campamento de verano GRATIS
¡Yo estaré allí y me encantará ver a nuestras familias de Hawthorne—pase a saludar!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr::
☀️ SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT THIS WEEKEND | Looking for summer camps and enrichment opportunities for your child? Join us for the 21st Annual JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers Summer Camp Kickoff this Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (3903 Atkinson Square Dr.).
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who took time to share about their careers and inspire our students to believe that their dreams are possible. The future is bright — and it’s sitting right in our classrooms! 💙🌟 part 2
