Our 3 fantastic fourth grade classes! We cannot believe we are in our last few months with them already!
We are BACK IN ACTION after two weeks off for winter break, and we are so excited for a great third quarter!
We're BACK! Welcoming our students and staff back into the building today for our first school day in 2022. #HawkNation, let's make 2022 the best year yet!
This is the last day of Kwanzaa! We hope all in our community who celebrated Kwanzaa had a wonderful holiday.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to our Hawthorne and MSD Warren community! Wishing everyone health, joy, laughter, and love in the year ahead.
Wishing a happy Kwanzaa to all in our community celebrating! Did you know "Habari gani" is the traditional greeting of this holiday, and in Swahili means "what is the news?"
Wishing a merry Christmas to all in our community who celebrate this holiday!
Have a safe, joyful Winter Break, #HawkNation! See you all on 3 January 2022!!
There are many winter holidays! Check out this article from National Geographic to learn more about the celebrations taking place around the world this season!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/topic/winter-celebrations
Thinking ahead about New Year's plans? Check out this family-friendly event at the Children's Museum!!
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/213#times
Need some ideas for winter family fun? Check out this article that gives dozens of tips and activities in the Indy area!
https://indianapolis.kidsoutandabout.com/content/101-ideas-holiday-family-fun-indianapolis-2021-process
The holidays can be a difficult time for kids and families dealing with grief and loss. For ways to support your child, check out this article from Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-end/201912/how-support-grieving-child-during-the-holidays
Research shows the many benefits of kids moving their bodies and practicing mindful breathing. Check out these movements and sayings kids can use to help calm down!
Want to learn more about the different winter holidays? Check out this resource from PBIS Kids!
https://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/winter-holidays-with-pbs-kids/
A child's brain is precious. Check out this FREE children's book on the brain, dealing with big feelings, and navigating physical and emotional responses to sad, scary, or frustrating events.
https://protectchildren.ca/pdfs/C3P_BigFeelingsComeAndGo_storybook_en.pdf
A child's brain is precious. Check out this FREE children's book on the brain, dealing with big feelings, and navigating physical and emotional responses to sad, scary, or frustrating events.
Research shows that meditation can help kids improve their attention span, increase confidence, improve academically, and more! Check out this short meditation video made just for kids!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29e4rRMrV4
Need a way to talk with your child about decision-making and choices? Check out this book! It's one of our school counselor's favorite resources and she often uses it to help kids explore the consequences of good and bad choices!
We hope everyone in our community celebrating this last night of Hanukkah had a beautiful, peace-filled holiday! May your light shine not just during these days, but in all of the days to come.
With cold days upon us+the holidays coming, this season can be stressful. Check out this article from Harvard Medical School for ways to manage stress + thrive this winter!
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/let-the-sun-shine-mind-your-mental-health-this-winter-2017012311058
