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06/10/2026
Ink-redible learning happened! 🦑 Our 4th graders got a hands-on look at marine biology as they dissected squids. From tentacles to beaks, these young scientists dove into learning and discovered just how amazing ocean creatures can be.
06/10/2026
Strike up the fun! 🎳
Congratulations to Allegiant, our overall Den winner! Their hard work, teamwork, and school spirit earned them a special trip to the bowling alley. We’re so proud of all they accomplished this year and hope they had a ball celebrating their big win! 🐻❤️
Our Jog-a-Thon recess was a well-earned reward for some amazing fundraising efforts! 🎉☀️ These students earned a special recess by reaching their fundraising goal, and they had a blast celebrating all their hard work. Thank you to everyone who supported our students and helped make this year’s Jog-a-Thon a success! 🐻
06/07/2026
What a way to wrap up the school year! 🐻🎉
At our final Den Meeting, we celebrated 💙Guardian 💙 for winning the 3rd trimester! Then came the big reveal… our Hawthorne Bear launched paint-filled balloons at our principals to announce this year’s overall Den Champion -❤️Allegiant! ❤️
What an exciting, colorful, and memorable end to an amazing year. Congratulations to all of our dens for their hard work, school spirit, and teamwork all year long!
These graduates once walked the halls of Hawthorne as little learners, just like the kindergarteners they proudly walked alongside today. What a special full-circle moment!
We’re so proud of the journeys, growth, and memories that have brought you to this milestone. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🐻 Once a Bear, Always a Bear!
➕➖➗✖️ The numbers are in, and Hawthorne adds up to success! 🎉
Our 5th grade math team multiplied their hard work into an incredible 3rd place finish in the state in the π Division! 🏆
A special shoutout to Olivia Romero, who calculated her way to a 7th place Individual Award in the π Division! 🌟
Congratulations to Olivia Romero, Lillyanna McInturf, Paxton Bell, and Damian Lopez for proving that dedication + teamwork = amazing results. We are so proud of you all!
Hawthorne students are always finding the right formula for success! 💙💛💚❤️
06/01/2026
🏆🍽️ A big round of applause for our Golden Tray Winners last week! Thank you for setting a great example and helping make our school a wonderful place to be. Way to go!🐻
06/01/2026
🍩❤️ Donuts with Grownups was such a sweet way to start the day! Thank you to all of the families who joined us for donuts, smiles, and special memories.
A huge thank you to Hawthorne Court for their generous donut donation and to Hawthorne PTA for organizing this wonderful event. We appreciate all you do for our Hawthorne community! 🫶
05/29/2026
🍕🎉 Way to go, First Grade! 🎉🍕
First Grade brought their A-game to this year’s Jog-A-Thon and raised the most money of any grade level! Because of their hard work and support from family and friends, they’ve earned a well-deserved pizza party! 🍕👏
We’re so proud of their enthusiasm, teamwork, and school spirit. Enjoy your celebration, First Grade - you’ve earned every slice! ❤️💛💙💚