Hawthorn Hills Herald
Together is Better. 11/10/2020
We Are Hawthorn Hills Elementary School!
Teachers, parents, and community members working together in a positive environment to provide the tools and opportunities for each child to attain high standards in academics and citizenship.
Website: http://hawthornhills.wausauschools.org
Location: 1600 Kickbusch Street, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0045
Facebook:
Twitter: @wausausch
A Special Note From Mrs. Maroszek
I wanted to send a note of great thanks and appreciation. The first two weeks back to in person learning was filled with a great deal of new learning for our school and staff. We are so grateful for the grace and patience that our families have shown us as we have re-learned a new way of teaching students in the Covid 19 world. From the waves and smiles at morning drop off to the patience of families at the end of the day pick up, we are so grateful!
The students have been wonderful as they learn and practice our new school expectations to keep everyone safe. In addition, students have persevered with such resiliency switching from in person to virtual or vice versa along with sometimes even a new teacher. We could not be more proud of our students and of this community. Please know that we continue to do our very best to support and love each of our students. Whether they are virtual or in person, they are all of "our kids". As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have. We are here for YOU! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!!
Your Principal,
Lyzette Maroszek
Hawthorn Virtual Student Supply Pick Up
Grades K-2 Pick Up: Monday, November 16th, 8:15-4:00
Grades 3-5 Pick Up; Tuesday, November 17th, 8:15-4:00
Please contact the school office with any questions at 715-261-0045.
Winter Weather is coming...are you prepared??????
- Make sure you are prepared with the appropriate cold weather gear, hats, mittens, boots, etc. Please reach out to our social worker if you are in need of some of these items and we will do our best to help.
- Make sure you have a plan in case of inclement weather. Below is a document regarding important information regarding closures, delays, and bussing.
Check out our Hawks of the Week
Click the link below for access to our Hawk of the Week video.
Virtual Book Bowl 20-21
Individual, Virtual Competition
Registration is open to Wausau School District Students in grades 3-5.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 5PM - 7PM
Please use the following link to register by February 4, 2021.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- No School November 25, 26, 27. Happy Thanksgiving!
- Student arrival time is between 8:15-8:30. Please do not drop off any earlier. We will not have supervision.
- Students will NOT have recess before school. As students arrive, they should go directly to their assigned door.
- All students (BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON) will be attending school MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30-3:20ish. We will start parent pick up dismissal at 3:20 to help with social distancing.
Parents should call Mrs. Haboush, their home school secretary at 715-261-0045 by 9:00am when a child will be absent from school. This applies to all VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON students whose home school is HAWTHORN HILLS, even if their virtual teacher is from another school.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the WSD will not be allowing visitors into the buildings. Parents will not be able to accompany their child to the classrooms..
Masks, social distancing and good hygiene is an expectation for everyone in the school building. Students unable to maintain these expectations will be required to learn virtually.
Report Cards
Dismissal:
Students being picked up will be dismissed starting at 3:20 in order to provide for social distancing.
3:20pm - Parent Pick Up
3:25pm Walkers
3:30pm - Bus students dismissed.
Each student will exit out their grade level door once being dismissed.
Students without a supervising adult will not be allowed to play on the playground once being dismissed.
See map below for a guide for parent pick up.
Please be patient as this is a new process for us as we will be keeping all students in their classrooms versus putting them all together. This is important so that we can maintain social distancing.
Health Guidelines:
All students and staff must stay home if they are ill.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever, cough, trouble breathing, chills, muscle/body aches, loss of taste and smell, runny nose or nasal congestion, fatigue, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Students must stay home from school in the following circumstances:
Child has been a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case.
Child has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10 days.
Child has two or more symptoms of COVID-19.
LUNCH
- All students will eat lunch in their classrooms.
- Students will be required to wash their hands before and after eating lunch.
- If sending a cold lunch to school with your student, it must NOT contain nuts.
- Lunch is free to Hawthorn Students.
Kindergarten lunch: 11:30-12pm
1st Grade Lunch: 11:30-12pm
2nd Grade Lunch: 11:50-12:20pm
3rd Grade Lunch: 11:40-12:10pm
4th Grade Lunch: 12:10-12:40pm
5th Grade Lunch: 11:40-12:10pm
BUTTER BRAIDS FUNDRAISER
Hello Hawthorn Families,
We are excited to share the launch of our first PTO Hawthorn fundraiser of Butter Braids. Butter Braids was a huge success for us last year and we raised over $1,500 for our school which helped to support classroom requests for teachers as well as some school events. Butter Braids comes in numerous yummy flavors including: Apple, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Raspberry, Strawberries and Cream Cheese, Caramel Rolls, and Cinnamon Rolls. Families can take orders using the online website: Butter Braids Fundraiser Link it is easy to register and take orders. Students attending Hawthorn in Person will receive an order from that will be coming home today. Please share this information with families over Thanksgiving and then enjoy this wonderful treat during our Winter Break. If our virtual families would like a paper copy of the fundraiser, please contact our school office and we can mail you a paper copy. Thank you for the continued support of our school. We are so grateful. Together is Better!
Your Principal,
Lyzette Maroszek
Wausau Child Care Notice
Wausau Child Care will not be offering Before & After School Care at Hawthorn Hills Elementary School starting on November 2, 2020 due to low enrollment. Our hope to re-open the program soon if enrollment increases.
For alternate child care options, you may contact Child Caring at 715-841-9490. Child Caring is a resource and referral agency for all licensed and certified child care in Marathon County. They help families find child care to meet their needs.
Social Media - Please Connect With Us
Important Phone Numbers:
Attendance / Office: 715-261-0045
Fax Number: 715-261-2291
First Student Bus: 715-842-2268
Office Hours: 8am - 4pm
Principal: Lyzette Maroszek: lmaroszek@wausauschools.org
Administration Assistant: Gina Haboush ghaboush@wausauschools.org
G2M
Get ready for G2M!
Once again this year, we will be hosting our G2M after school program. With a focus on academics, these programs will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting the week of October 19th - November 20th at 3:45pm-4:45pm. Click the link below for registration and information.
https://forms.gle/MfmBi2YZQHWyraeEA
Meeting codes for Homework Help are provided in the flyer below.
INFO: You do not have to be registered to drop in for homework help!
Meeting codes for Math Activities & Reading Learning Fun will be emailed upon registration completion.
Questions? Contact: kaothao@wausauschools.org
Reach Out!!
Mao Lee - 715-261-0052
School Social Worker:
Megan Berger - 715-261-0051
PTO Please We NEED YOU!!!
Please Click Here to Like Our PTO on Facebook
Our Next meeting will be DECEMBER 3rd, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 (virtually). Your input is so important to help grow our school as we strive to meet all of our student needs and continue to support our amazing Hawthorn community. Please contact our office at 715-261-0045 for any questions or concerns. You will find a button with a link below to access all of our virtual PTO meetings as well as meeting notes from the previous meeting. Thank you!
PTO MEETING SCHEDULE
PTO Meetings for the year 4:30-5:30 every FIRST Thursday of the month:
December 3rd, 2020
January 7th, 2020
February 4th, 2020
March 4th, 2020
April 1st, 2020
May 6th, 2020
Ipad Insurance
Please remember, if you have indicated you wish to accept the WSD iPad insurance, but have not sent the $10 (per device) payment, please send cash or check (made out to WSD) to the school office. Just a reminder, if payment is not received or insurance is declined; families assume the full cost of any and all repairs caused by misuse, abuse, or accident.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
The Technology Support Form is the fastest most efficient manner for any student or parent to obtain technology support. A team is constantly reviewing and responding to form submissions. Any student in need of device repair or exchange will be required to complete this form to arrange a contact-free device exchange at MOB. Tech support is also available by calling 715-261-0833. Click the link below for the Technology Support Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSem_HnFBdpIrb5q4nLzOvvUL1Xu3k3YVrGLQCaZ0h_iGZ8bPw/viewform