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Parents,
Someone asked me what the role of the principal is in a school. Many see the principal as the one in charge, but it more than that for me here at Hawthorn. The reality is that I am the servant of all. I am the servant of the third grader who is having a hard time, thekindergarteners that want to show what they have learned, the first grader who wants to be recognized, the fourth graders who are have had a disagreement and the sixth grader who is deciding whether to be a bully or show caring and respect. I am the servant of staff members who need support, supplies or guidance and of the parent who has had a bad day and wants to vent or is frustrated with instruction in their child’s classroom. I also get to hear the good things that are happening for a child.
Being a principal is interesting as there is never a repeat of a day – each one is different. There are observations to be done, children to greet and coach, parents and teachers to listen to, newsletters to write, and reports for the state to be completed. Each day brings the opportunity to work with amazing children, teachers, Board members, HOPE volunteers, and parents. We have a number of important events this month. Please take note:
Student – Led conferences March 2nd and 3rd. In the last two updates we have sent home information how to sign up for a time for elementary conferences and middle school information came home with students. Student led conferences are an important part of the IB program. They help students develop the IB profile characteristics of thinkers, communicators, and reflective learners. These conferences benefit students in the following ways: (a) They are accountable for their learning; (b) Students learn to evaluate their own progress; (c) Students gain greater commitment to school work and learning; (d)They build self-confidence and self esteem; (e) Encourage student/parent communication; (f) Build communication and critical thinking skills; (g) Allow students to become actively involved; (h) Increase the amount of information given to the parents; i) and parents learn more about their student’s learning and skills.
Critical legislation is up for a vote that will impact funding – HB 313 and the legislative consideration of cutting administrative funding to all Charter schools. An email was sent
HawthornAcademy News
March, 2011
Upcoming EventsMARCH
1-3 Usborne Book Fair2&3 Parent Teacher Conferences2&3 Inspirations Art Gallery2 Snow Blitz3 Dinner for Teachers/Early Out Day4 NO SCHOOL9 HOPE Meeting, 8:45am9 Snow Blitz9 Talent Show Permission Slips Due11 IB Assembly & Inspirations Awards17 Buster Burgers’ Benefit Bash18 Birthday Celebrations18 Popcorn Friday23 Talent Show Rehearsal24 End of Quarter Dress Down Day25 NO SCHOOL30 Talent Shows31 Box Tops Dress Down Day
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asking you as parents to contact your legislators. It is the number of contacts made to your legislator that will make a difference. The districts have gone in numbers to sway the vote in their favor. Please speak up for our charter school.
Registration packets are due March 7th . Please turn in your packets to your child’s first period teacher or at student – led conferences. Next year’s 7th grade students need their immunizations up to date to start school in the fall.
The first pull to fill vacant spaces and for the 2011-12 kindergarten class will be at the end of March. This will be when we pull the names of new kindergarten students, including incoming siblings. At that point you will be contacted to bring in their registration packets.
Thank you for your support of your students and the school programs. Sincerely, Dr. Deborah L. Swensen
ATTENTION!!! Is your student current on their
immunizations?
Please make sure your incoming 7th grade student is current with their immunizations before July 25th. They will need their Tdap
Booster shot to be able to enter the 7th grade. If they do not complete their immunizations by
that date, they will not be able to receive their schedule on Back to School Night. Please make
sure to make your appointments in advance because this is a busy time for doctor’s offices. If you have any questions please contact Albana at
at 282-9066, or email her at [email protected].
Thank you!
Open PositionsOur computer specialists is having to leave due to personal reasons. If you have any experience with computers and enjoy working with children, or know of someone that might be a
good fit for our school, please bring in a resume to the front office.
The position is available immediately.
We have a few positions open for next year as TAs. If you or anyone
you know is interested, please bring a resume to the front office.
Math CompetetorsThe following students competed in the Math Matters Contest on
January 29th. The students did an excellent job representing Hawthorn Academy.
6th GradeMick (Michael) Pollard. 5th Grade Jacob Wright Judd Jensen John Miller Carlie Bullock Jonathan Wimmer Zachary Buttler Katherine Peterson Matthew Roper Dillan HawkinsJasmine Griffin Brittany Glazier Makendra Mardell
Volunteer of the Month
Ashlei Thompson
Students Recognized for Demonstrating IB Profile Traits and AttitudesIn October the following Students were recognized for the IB trait of Caring, Communicators and the attitudes of Respect and Cooperation.
KindergartenGavin Lundgren Carson Angerbauer Brooke TattonKash Owens
3rdCameron Timpson Aaron Spallino Bradley Gardner
5thMason Gibbons Paulina Alvarez-Diaz Jennifer Farfan
Middle SchoolMorgan Moss Lexi Matheson R.J. ThompsonMohan Sudabattula Carly Baker Liany BirdAndrew Alder Hannah Young Bentli Burgon Madison Swensen
1stDorothy Breann Zeeman Samantha Lockheart Chloe McCall
4thLexis Keller Matthew Lence Alison Jensen
6thJonny Gibbs Althea Tang Tyler MossJacob Quinney
2ndJezzie Jensen Marshal McIff Ava Muller
Help Wanted:
Here is a list of our last few fun events for this school year. Please let us know if you want to help! Remember, we all need to try to give 30 hours of our time throughout the school year. Thanks!
Burger Buster Benefit Bash – March 17 – contact Stephanie Dykstra at [email protected]
Hawthorn's Got Talent – March 30th – contact Tori January at [email protected]
Healthy Living Month – April – contact Shelly Parkin at [email protected]
Family Fun Run & Healthy Living Festival – April 30th – contact Shelly Parkin at [email protected]
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 9th - 13th – contact Taralee Clarke at [email protected]
Field Day – May 31st – contact Tami Lence at [email protected]
Student RecognitionThe ballroom dance team competed at UVU on Saturday, February 19th and came away with the bronze ribbon. Alec DeOlivara and Brooklyn Ashby made it three rounds, out of five in the newcomer cha cha. Mick Pollard and Brittany Glazier also entered the newcomer cha cha and made it four rounds out of five. They said that was excellent for 1st year competitors. We are very proud of all of the competitors.
Eagles in ActionKINDERGARTEN: Kindergarten students are enjoying learning about how signs, symbols, and leaders help us organize our world. We belong to neighborhoods, communities, the state of Utah, and the United States of America. We are learning to sing Utah's state hymn and patriotic songs with the help of Mrs. Pettersson.
We are learning what it means to be open-minded and tolerant when others are different from us. We are practicing being principled and honest about our responsibilities in our classroom. Valentines Day was a chance to think about being open-minded and caring as we thought about the friendships we have in our classroom. We had fun with games and food during our Valentine celebration. Thank you to room parents!!
FIRST GRADE: The first grade is hard at work creating city maps and dioramas as they conclude their unit of “Where We are in Place and Time.” We are hoping to win the Usborne book contest, as we work on becoming better readers each day! We had great Valentine parties, as we celebrated our friendships with each other! And, we are working with our buddy classes to learn more about the I.B. traits we are studying each month. This month, we are learning to be open-minded, tolerant, and appreciative of each other!
SECOND GRADE: For Social Studies, in Second grade this month we have started working on our animal reports. Part of our curriculum is studying about the habitats that animals live in and how outside forces effect those habitats. For many students, talking about endangered animals and how their habitats have been negatively affected, has caused many of them to want to make changes in their personal lives. Part of IB is looking deeply into how the world works and how we can become agents of change. Students are interested in riding bikes and conserving energy by turning off lights. Some make sure that the classroom projector and overhead are not on more than they need to be. Other students want to live in cardboard boxes so that animals homes are not compromised by urban developments. Although we understand that their ideas to save the planet are not extremely reasonable or always logical, we want to recognize their desires to make appropriate changes, so that we can all share the planet.
THIRD GRADE: We are learning more about our country and what is important as American citizens. We have studied the life of Ruby Bridges, who was the 1st grader who went to an all-white school. She was very brave. Her teacher was very open-minded and tolerant of Ruby. We have learned to value these February IB traits.
In March, we are committed to learning our multiplication facts. We are also being knowledgeable about geometry. We are learning 2nd and 3rd dimensional shapes. We are using the mimio to reinforce our math learning. We are also gaining confidence in using the new Successmaker program in our math lessons.
FOURTH GRADE: The Fourth grade is having a class “mock” of the Utah House of Rep., Senate and Gov. Office. One class has had a law proposed, another class has acted as the senate and is
debating the law and will send it to the third class for veto/signature. It is connected to the fourth grade study of economy in Utah, as well as the Government of the State. We are also studying the initial settling of the Salt Lake valley by the Mormons. Our classes participated in the Water Project Calendar drawings, we are currently using the “Sons of Utah” Pioneer paper as a practice in writing. We have the Water Van coming to do demonstrations like we did last year, on the date of March the 8th. Our approved field trip will get a bus booked, and then we will have a letter to send to you, and then to parents within the next fortnight.Our class is doing slide shows on ecosystems. We will follow that up with Dioramas, which each class is doing on ecosystems. In reading the classes are doing reading groups and readers theatre, and novel study groups.
MIDDLE SCHOOLIn Geometry this month, students were able to make and use their own clinometers. This tool allowed students to calculate the height of tall objects such as the school building and flag pole using trigonometry. The geometry students also researched and presented over 10 different proofs of the pythagorean theorem.
Theatre I: Theatre I students will share performances of Children’s Stories as their culminating performance for the Vocal Skills Unit.
Theatre II: Theatre II Students have learned Creative Drama techniques. They are developing a creative drama lesson plan that they will lead in an elementary classroom in upcoming weeks.
English 9: English 9 just finished a unit on listening and speaking skills which ended with students delivering a speech they wrote. Vocabulary work on “troublesome” words will be our next unit followed by a unit on Romeo and Juliet.
English 8: English 8 is just finishing the novel unit for The Diary of Anne Frank. Students have done vocabulary building exercises, journal entries, group discussions, and a great deal of work dealing with character development. The final project provided several options so that students may work in a mode they are most comfortable with. In weeks following we will prepare to take the DWA test.
In 7th grade we read Freak the Mighty. We have done several vocabulary and character building activities as the book focuses on the differences of two young boys and how they work to conquer those differences and the world around them. Aside from vocabulary we have learned more about synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and figurative language as we have read and broken down the chapters as well as how the author uses his words to get themes and messages across in those chapters. Students will finish the novel next week and then watch parts of the movie to write a compare and contrast piece for their next paper. Permission slips for that movie will be sent home soon. Updates are always posted on my website in detail.
Journalism: Journalism students are working on the February newsletter along with a family newsletter.
Spanish 1A: We are studying nutrition in my class right now. We will partake in making salsa and smoothies in our class because the main focus of our chapter is on fruits and vegetables. These can be healthy snack alternatives and the students will learn how to make them step by step at my cooking show!
Art: We have finished up our kaleidoscopes. This was the last assignment dealing with the elements of shape, both organic and geometric. Really not much to this element, as most of this is background knowledge. Next up is Color. It’s a little more intricate. We will have a discussion on all the different colors, and how and why they mix, which ones complement each other, etc. Each student will be doing their own color wheel and will need to explain where each color belongs and why. The color wheels will each be different, as they need to pick a theme and a picture for each color. These turn out really great.
For the month of February, Hawthorn students focused on the IB Learner Profile of being open-minded and the IB attitudes of appreciation and tolerance. When students are open-minded, they understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditional of the other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. When students show appreciation, they appreciate the wonder and beauty of the world and its people. When students demonstrate tolerance, they are sensitive about differences and diversity in the world and are responsive to the needs of others.
For the month of March, Hawthorn students will be focusing on the IB Learner Profile of being risk-takers and the IB attitude of confidence. When students are risk-takers, they approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
When students show confidence, they are confident in their ability as learner, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices.
Help our Hawthorn eagles to continue to develop the IB Learner Profile of risk-takers and the attitude of confidence during the month of March both inside and outside of the classroom!
Hawthorn Academy 2nd Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk Saturday April 30 start time 8:00am.
There will also be a Healthy Living Festival held in the gym
starting at 8:00am and going to 11:00am.
Cost for Fun Run is $25/family or $5/person. The money goes to HOPE to help purchase planners for the entire school next year!
Anyone wanting to volunteer to help on the day of the run please contact Shelly Parkin at [email protected].
Anyone who has contacts in health, healthy living and related fields who might be interested in sponsoring or having a booth at the Health Fair,
please contact Shelly Parkin at [email protected].
Start walking/running in preparation of the event. There will prizes for first, second and third place winners as well as the opportunity for
raffle prizes for all participants.
Silent AuctionWe are again having a Silent Auction at the
Healthy Living Festival on April 30th.
If you have any donations for the auction then please bring them to the school office. We are looking for donated gift baskets, gift certificates for services, gift cards or any other item/service
that you can donate.
Please contact Bev Case with any questions at [email protected]. Thanks!
Check out the Usborne Book Fair and
Inspirations Gallery during Student-Led
Conferences this Wednesday and
Thursday, March 2-3.
Teacher Appreciation
Week We are looking for volunteers to help!!
This year it will be May 9-13!
We want to start planning now to show our teachers just how
amazing they are!
If you are interested in helping please contact Taralee Clarke at
Popcorn Friday!March 18th
We are not to eat it in school and NO LITTERING
will be tolerated!!!
If you have questions or want to help, then please contact Taralee Clarke at
Thanks for supporting HOPE!
Change For KidsMarch 10th at 6PM
This concert is for the middle school orchestra, choirs, band, guitar ensemble, and glee and will have a Time Travel theme.
Please bring all of your loose change because we will be collecting it to raise money for the Primary Children's Hospital. We have been learning about empathy, caring, reflection,
cooperation and appreciation.
This concert is organized by the students. They came up with their own decorations, costumes and choreography for the numbers they will be performing
from the 40's to modern.
We wanted to give back to the community. This is also in preparation for the visit to Primary Children's Hospital in May to visit with and read to children.
Please support your students. The concert will also be videotaped. Please contact Mrs. V to purchase a copy at [email protected].
Yard Sale We are collecting donations of gently used uniforms. We will then sell them at a very
discounted rate at Back to School Night in the fall. If you have anything to donate, there will be a box
in the school lobby for these items. Contact Kami Groves at [email protected]
if you have questions.
HOPE Committees & Positions for 2011-12I know that it seems so early to plan for next year but the last few months of school seem to fly by. We need to develop another amazing team of volunteers to keep up the good work that HOPE does for our school and our students. This list just includes the information that is available thus far. Not everyone has responded with their plans for next year. We still need nominations for the HOPE Executive Board Positions. The rest of the committees are all volunteer positions. If you have an interest in a certain event or any questions, then please contact Stephanie Dykstra at [email protected].
HOPE Executive Board: NominationsNOTE: an (A) by the name means the nomination has been accepted, a (D) means the nomination has been declined and a (?) means that we have not had a response yet.
President: Melinda PetersenPreside at monthly HOPE meetings.Oversee the other officers and committees.Assist HOPE committees and chairmen – follow up and follow through.Act as a liaison between HOPE, the Director, the Student Government and the Board of Trustees.Help with the planning of the Faculty Breakfast, Staff Christmas Luncheon and HOPE Thank You Luncheon.Signor on the HOPE checking account.
President Elect Nominations: Stephanie Dykstra (A), Lanese Hendrickson (D)Work in conjunction with and acting as an aid to the President.Represent the President upon request and assume the duties of the President in the absence or inability to serve.Assist HOPE committees and chairmen – follow up and follow throughHelp with the planning of the Faculty Breakfast, Staff Christmas Luncheon and HOPE Thank You Luncheon.Signor on the HOPE checking account.Assume the position as President the following school year.
Secretary Nominations: Taralee Clarke (A), Tara Matheson (?), Angela Anderson (?)Prepare the agenda for all HOPE meetings.Record minutes and attendance at HOPE meetings. Give notice of HOPE meetings and post the agenda and minutes.Maintain a current Calendar of Events and give notice of upcoming HOPE events.Maintain a current contact list of HOPE committee chairs.Assist HOPE committees and chairmen – follow up and follow through.Help with the planning of the Faculty Breakfast, Staff Christmas Luncheon and HOPE Thank You Luncheon.Signor on the HOPE checking account.
Treasurer Nominations: Jessica Barnes (D), Kami Groves (D), Nominations neededPrepare and maintain monthly and yearly budgets.Keep an accurate account of deposits and expenditures of all the monies of HOPE.Manage the HOPE bank accounts.Make deposits and provide change for events when needed.Report financial standings at all HOPE meetings.Assist HOPE committees and chairmen – follow up and follow through.Help with the planning of the Faculty Breakfast, Staff Christmas Luncheon and HOPE Thank You Luncheon.Signor on the HOPE checking account.
Marketing Chair Nominations: Bev Case (A) 1. Prepare and organize yearly Marketing Luncheons.2. Work with local businesses to create partnerships for our school.3. Work to obtain donations of services and merchandise from local businesses for School activities such as silent auctions, directory advertisements and sponsorships.Help with committee activities when needed.Help with the planning of the Faculty Breakfast, Staff Christmas Luncheon and HOPE Thank You Luncheon.
Library Committee: Ashlei ThompsonVolunteers and Aids: availableBook Fairs: Heather JewkesGrand Event: availableLibrary Decorations: availableParents and Pastries: availableBook Review Committee: available
Parent Coordinator: availableFacilities: Paul GulsbyRoom Parents Coordinator: Lanese HendricksonGuided Reading: Mauree PiersonVolunteer Recruitment & Tracking of Hours: availableVolunteer Recognition (Banner & Awards): Sarah Mason
Special Events Committee: availablePatriot Day Assembly (9/11): available (planned for Friday, September 9th)Parent Teacher Conference Dinners – Kami Groves Monthly Birthday Celebrations – Jileen Ward Red Ribbon Week (Say No to Drugs) : available (planned for 10/10 – 10/14)White Ribbon Week (Internet Safety): available (planned for 1/18 – 1/20)Family Fun Around the World: Jessica Taylor (planned for January 25th)Family Movie Night: availableTalent Shows: Tori January (planned for March 21 & 22Teacher Appreciation Week: available (planned for May 7 – 11)Field Day: Jessica Taylor (planned for May 31st)
Outreach Committee: Stephanie DykstraNewsletter: Kim NickersonEmails/Flyers/Updates: Tami LenceCarpools & Decals: Holly PetersonDirectory: Holly PetersonPublic Relations & Media Contacts: availablePublic Relations & Store Donations: availableBulletin Board: availableHOPE Website: Jeff Hillman
Grants & Fundraising Committee: availableGrants: Stephanie BullockHot Lunches: Jessica BarnesProduct Collection: Sarah MasonCarnivals: availableT-shirt Sales: Jessica BarnesSchool Supply Kits: Holly PetersonPopcorn Fridays: Taralee ClarkeSilent Auctions: Jessica Barnes & Bev CaseRestaurant Spirit Nights: Stephanie Dykstra & Bev Case
Extracurricular Committee: Mindy HillmanMusic: Mindy HillmanSnow Blitz: Stephanie DykstraSports: various parents and teachers as neededEntrepreneur Club: availableChess Club: Mr. DruryArt Club: Ms. KykerOther Clubs: various parents and teachers as needed
Inspirations Committee: Stacey LaMont & Colleen Hoyt
Wellness Committee: availableMaturation Class – Stephanie DykstraSpeakers/Presentations: availableFamily Fun Run/Health Living Festival: available
