TranslateThis year as part of Essex-Hawthorne Spring Fling (June 3, 2016) we are including an incredible online silent auction that will be open for bidding from May 20, 2016 until June 3, 2016. If you are interested in donating an item or helping to solicit donations from local businesses please contact Allison Venditti at Allison.venditti@gmail.com.
Essex/Hawthorne Spring Fling Sponsorship Opportunity – Extended Deadline
Attention Essex and Hawthorne Parents
Do you own your own business and want to show your support for your child’s school? Does the company you work for want to connect with over 500 local families? This year, Essex and Hawthorne Parent councils are selling sponsorships to help pay for one of Spring Fling’s main attractions – the inflatable activities and games.
Each school has 4 sponsorships of $500 each to sell until May 2nd, after which time any unsold sponsorships will be available on a first-come first-served basis to local businesses. A sponsorship will be considered complete upon receipt of the $500 donation.
In recognition of your generous support your company’s name will appear on a sign at the entrance to one of the 8 inflatables. Sponsors names will also appear on the promotional poster, to be distributed to over 500 families, and on the map which will be given to all Spring Fling attendees. Spring Fling 2016 will be held on Friday June 3 from 3:30-7:30pm.
The funds we raise at this school-wide event will be used to purchase much-needed sports equipment for the Phys. Ed. Department such as soccer balls, hockey sticks & nets, badminton and track & field equipment. Funds raised will also support improvements to our school’s library.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2016 Essex/Hawthorne Spring Fling, or if you have any questions, please contact Jean Hammond at parentcouncil@essexpublicschool.com.
Morning Shuttle from St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club
Interested in a morning shuttle from St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club to Essex and/or Hawthorne Public School. We are trying to gather a list of families who would be interested in utilizing this potential service starting September 2016.
Starts time is 8am. Children must arrive by 8:40am in order to be walked to school.
The cost is $10/day- A registered ECE staff will be providing morning care as well as walking the children to school.
**Minimum 10-15 kids required**
Please note, this is in the inquiry phase and has not been established officially. We do have 5 families who have expressed interest already, and hope to be able to provide this service if we can get more families to participate.
If interested in this potential service, please contact Nerina at nerinachiodo@me.com
Springo Bingo Cancelled
Due to scheduling conflicts, this year’s Springo Bingo has been cancelled.
Thanks,
Essex Fundraising Committee
Blog and Website Volunteer Needed
Essex is in need of parent volunteer to look after maintaining and posting items on our school blog. If you have some familiarity with WordPress and MailChimp and are able to dedicate about thirty minutes a week of your time, please contact Jack Phillips. It’s a great way to give back to our school.
Thanks,
Jim
Spring Chess Club Sign-up
If your child is interested in the spring session of chess club, you can download the sign-up form here.
Session begins April 30.
Friday is a PA Day
Reminder: FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 IS A PA DAY.
There will be no school for students.
Thank you.
At Home Alone Workshop This Thursday
Reminder that the At Home Alone workshop is on Thursday April 14th in the library. 4-7 pm. Childminding available. Contact Leslie Tumangday if you are interested.
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Leslie Tumangday
Inclusion for Everyone! – Potluck & Fun Family Event on April 19 – 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.!
We are thrilled to welcome Talli Osborne (https://talliosborne.com/me/), inspirational speaker, to Hawthorne on April 19 for a free family event to celebrate Inclusion! Everyone is welcome! The evening will be kicked off at 5:00 p.m. with a Global potluck. Bring an appetizer, main course, dessert or drink that is special to your family! Let’s cut down on waste so please bring your own reusable plates, cultery and cups. Take part in a community art project and tell us what Inclusion means to you! Talli will be speaking at 6:30pm about Inclusion for Everyone, anti-bullying and her personal experiences as someone who was born missing her arms and bones in her legs. An evening not to be missed!
Be Cool. Be Awesome. Be a Parent Volunteer.
Volunteers ROCK. The more the merrier! Come bring your awesome self (and a friend, if you want it to be extra fun) and help us make the event a success. Contact Irene at toyenakamura@hotmail.com if you can rock any of the below roles:
2 – 3 People to help set up tables & decorate from 3:30-4:30 pm
1 – 2 People help welcome guests and invite them to take part in the community art project by adding to the Inclusion mural located at the entrance to the gym from 4:45 – 6:00 pm
1 – 2 People to oversee the Potluck table from 5:00 – 5:45 pm
2 – 3 People to help clean up from 6:00 – 6:30 pm
American Sign Language Classes in September 2016
Is your child interested in learning American Sign Language at Essex and Hawthorne in September 2016? International Languages Elementary classes is an optional after-school language program which is available to all JK to Grade 8 students. The language program is designed to give students the opportunity to appreciate other cultures and learn additional languages of their choice. No previous knowledge of a language is required. We require a minimum of 23 students to open a class. If you would like your child to participate, please take a minute to fill out the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXG79NZ
Thanks,
Jim Stathopoulos