The 2025-26 school year is off to a great start! If you recall, our “goals” at the start of last year were to help Hawthorne finally get soccer goals for their field. This spring the goals were installed and they are a HIT! Antonio Cruz-Rodriguez, the Hawthorne Community School Resource Coordinator, followed Gerry Kennedy’s guidance and got the lines painted (no small task). Many thanks to all who helped achieve this goal for the school. Check out the following district article that was written in honor of our efforts: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/article/~board/newsstories/post/new-goals-bring-the-love-of-soccer-to-hawthorne-elementary Hurray, Antonio, Demco, and FUMC!!
Attention! Now is the time to submit your application to become a tutor, classroom helper, food pantry helper, etc. Your help is needed. Sign up at https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/partnerships/volunteering. The Americorp funding has been restored, so Hawthorne is now seeking a Schools of Hope Coordinator to cover scheduling of volunteers and tutoring. This is a 20 hour per week position. Please contact Lucy Sieber at the school if you or someone you know is interested. (608-204-2500).
Needed donations:
- Office chairs for teachers (new or gently used)
- Snacks for the kids
- Shoes: gym shoes sizes 12, 13, 1, 2, 3– preferably with velcro closure
- Laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper
Upcoming events (volunteers welcome):
- A Principal Experience, October 30: follow a principal to learn what a principal handles in a day
- The Hawthorne Hustle, October 10, 8:15-9:30: cheer the runners on and keep them on track
- Open House and Community Dinner, October 14, 5:30-7pm: help serve food
Hawthorne’s student population is growing as the new Rise apartments are now open. Your donations and help are needed more now than ever. Thank you for caring about the kids in our community.