Welcome Back!!

2018 and 2019 School Year!

Staff Letter

I hope this letter finds you in good health, relaxed and rejuvenated for a great year at Hawthorne Elementary.  Last year was an amazing year for me as your new Principal and now that we are “All Aboard”, I am excited to “Embrace the Journey” and move towards our goals together!

This year we will be focusing on how we bring together all of the moving parts and programs at Hawthorne to create excellence in our students, our teams and ourselves.  We will be re-energizing and synergizing our Personalized Learning and AVID programs, creating “High Impact Teams”, learning about our strengths, the Danielson Framework and our new Eureka! Math curriculum. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I know that, collectively and collaboratively, we will accomplish all of our goals for the 2018/19 school year. 

With the school year quickly approaching, I have some important dates for you:

July 30 –    Carrie, Cindy and Longi return to work

August 4 – Garden clean up (7:30-11:30am) – Volunteers needed!  We are expanding and cleaning our garden areas! 

August 7 – Team Leader Meeting 8:00-12:00 (Breakfast provided)

August 8 – New Employee Welcome

August 9 – All Teachers on Duty

All (classified and certificated) Staff meeting:  8:00-12:00 (continental breakfast)

Staff Lunch:  12:00-12:45

Classroom prep:  12:45-4:00

August 10 – All Teachers on Duty

                     High Impact Teaming PD (certificated staff) – 8:00-10:00 (continental breakfast)

                     Kindergarten Orientation – 10:30-11:30

                     PTA Luncheon for Staff – 12:00-1:00

                     Classroom Prep – 10:30-4:00

August 13 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

I am excited to welcome our new staff to Hawthorne and know you have already made them feel welcome!

Longina Summers – Assistant Principal

Taylor Flowers – Kindergarten

Marissa Concepcion – 3^rd Grade

Rhonda Tilton – 4^th Grade

Christina Sumerford – 6^th Grade

I am also excited to see some of our veteran teachers in new roles at Hawthorne!

Erin Masi – Intervention/Resource Specialist

Raquel Schnakenberg – 2^nd Grade

Danielle Purdey – 3^rd Grade

Christina Ramirez – Read 180

It is a privilege to lead you in this work; I recognize your talent, passion and dedication.  This year we will work to bring all of the pieces together, create strong teams and embrace the journey!  If you need anything, do not hesitate to text, call or email (602-284-7816) – Enjoy the last few days summer!