We know that sometimes things can get a little tight at home, and putting food on the table isn’t always easy. ❤️ If your family could use a little extra help right now, there are local food resources ready to lend a hand. Everyone needs support now and then, and this program is here to help. 🥕
See their information below and follow them on Facebook @FeedingSD for weather updates.
www.feedingsouthdakota.org
Sabemos que a veces las cosas se complican un poco en casa y que poner comida en la mesa no siempre es fácil. ❤️ Si su familia necesita un poco de ayuda en este momento, existen recursos alimentarios locales listos para brindar apoyo, incluyendo el mismo programa que proporciona alimentos a nuestros estudiantes para los fines de semana. Todos necesitamos apoyo de vez en cuando, y este programa está aquí para ayudar. 🥕
Consulte su información a continuación y sígalos en Facebook @FeedingSD para obtener actualizaciones sobre el clima.
www.feedingsouthdakota.org
See their information below and follow them on Facebook @FeedingSD for weather updates.
www.feedingsouthdakota.org
Sabemos que a veces las cosas se complican un poco en casa y que poner comida en la mesa no siempre es fácil. ❤️ Si su familia necesita un poco de ayuda en este momento, existen recursos alimentarios locales listos para brindar apoyo, incluyendo el mismo programa que proporciona alimentos a nuestros estudiantes para los fines de semana. Todos necesitamos apoyo de vez en cuando, y este programa está aquí para ayudar. 🥕
Consulte su información a continuación y sígalos en Facebook @FeedingSD para obtener actualizaciones sobre el clima.
www.feedingsouthdakota.org
🥞 Great News! 🥞
Hy-Vee is continuing the Community Meal into this weekend and next week!
🍳 This Weekend:
Join Hy Vee for a Breakfast Buffet from 7 AM – 10 AM
🍽️ Next Week:
We’ll resume our regular Community Meals from 4 PM – 7 PM
👧🧒 KIDS EAT FREE for all of the listed meals!
We encourage kids to be present to receive their free meal — this helps us make sure we have enough food for everyone.
Bring the family, enjoy some great food, and connect with our community! ❤️
Hy-Vee is continuing the Community Meal into this weekend and next week!
🍳 This Weekend:
Join Hy Vee for a Breakfast Buffet from 7 AM – 10 AM
🍽️ Next Week:
We’ll resume our regular Community Meals from 4 PM – 7 PM
👧🧒 KIDS EAT FREE for all of the listed meals!
We encourage kids to be present to receive their free meal — this helps us make sure we have enough food for everyone.
Bring the family, enjoy some great food, and connect with our community! ❤️
🌟 Legacy Breakfast at Hawthorne 🌟
We had another wonderful start to our day thanks to Rainy Day Coffee and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation! This gathering provided a great opportunity for our staff to come together, share stories, and continue building on our theme of Belonging—because at Hawthorne, we know we’re better together.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation for generously supporting this event and helping us honor the incredible work our staff does each and every day for our students and families. Your partnership truly makes a difference in our school community!
We had another wonderful start to our day thanks to Rainy Day Coffee and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation! This gathering provided a great opportunity for our staff to come together, share stories, and continue building on our theme of Belonging—because at Hawthorne, we know we’re better together.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation for generously supporting this event and helping us honor the incredible work our staff does each and every day for our students and families. Your partnership truly makes a difference in our school community!
📸 Hawthorne Picture Retake Day!
If your child missed picture day, make sure they bring their smiles on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for Hawthorne’s Picture Retake Day! 😊
Please let your child’s teacher know or call the office at 605-367-4580 if you need a picture packet. Pictures must be paid for at the time they’re taken, or you can purchase them online at www.scherling.preorderphotos.com
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Don’t forget those happy smiles! 😄
If your child missed picture day, make sure they bring their smiles on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for Hawthorne’s Picture Retake Day! 😊
Please let your child’s teacher know or call the office at 605-367-4580 if you need a picture packet. Pictures must be paid for at the time they’re taken, or you can purchase them online at www.scherling.preorderphotos.com
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Don’t forget those happy smiles! 😄
📘 Hawthorne 1st Grade Families!
This week we’re focusing on addition fact fluency to 10! 💙
Practice at home by using flash cards, quick math games, or adding objects around the house.
A few minutes a day helps build strong math confidence!
This week we’re focusing on addition fact fluency to 10! 💙
Practice at home by using flash cards, quick math games, or adding objects around the house.
A few minutes a day helps build strong math confidence!
📚 This Week in Kindergarten!
Hawthorne Kindergarten Families — in your child’s Monday folder, you’ll find a practice sheet for this week’s letters and sounds: C, U, O, D and sight words: to, do, said.
Take a few minutes each night to review these together and use the letter flash cards for extra fun practice. Your support at home helps your child grow every day! 💛🐾
Hawthorne Kindergarten Families — in your child’s Monday folder, you’ll find a practice sheet for this week’s letters and sounds: C, U, O, D and sight words: to, do, said.
Take a few minutes each night to review these together and use the letter flash cards for extra fun practice. Your support at home helps your child grow every day! 💛🐾
Winter Coat Giveaway! 🧥
The Salvation Army is hosting a Free Winter Coat Giveaway to help our community stay warm this season! ❄️
📍 Location: 800 N Cliff Ave
📅 Dates: Thursday, November 6th & Friday, November 7th
🕙 Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👉 What to Bring:
*All adults must provide an ID to receive a coat.
**If picking up a coat for a child, please bring the child’s medical card or birth certificate.
***Coats will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis
The Salvation Army is hosting a Free Winter Coat Giveaway to help our community stay warm this season! ❄️
📍 Location: 800 N Cliff Ave
📅 Dates: Thursday, November 6th & Friday, November 7th
🕙 Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👉 What to Bring:
*All adults must provide an ID to receive a coat.
**If picking up a coat for a child, please bring the child’s medical card or birth certificate.
***Coats will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis
🕒 Sunday, November 2nd time to Fall Back 1 hour! 🍂
Don’t forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 1st —
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴⏰
Don’t forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 1st —
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴⏰
No School Reminder: ❤️🤍💙
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
🌟 Hawthorne Quarter 1 Celebration! 🌟
Quarter 1 at Hawthorne focused on Belonging, one of the four pillars of the Circle of Courage.
At our end-of-quarter assembly, we celebrated students who demonstrated what it means to belong—showing kindness, connection, and community every day.
We also introduced our Quarter 2 focus: Generosity — giving of our time, energy, and hearts to lift others.
At Hawthorne, we strive to live in the Circle of Courage always — showing Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity in all we do. 🐾
Quarter 1 at Hawthorne focused on Belonging, one of the four pillars of the Circle of Courage.
At our end-of-quarter assembly, we celebrated students who demonstrated what it means to belong—showing kindness, connection, and community every day.
We also introduced our Quarter 2 focus: Generosity — giving of our time, energy, and hearts to lift others.
At Hawthorne, we strive to live in the Circle of Courage always — showing Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity in all we do. 🐾
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🎉 Husky Shoutout! 🎉
A huge thank you to these students (and mom) for rocking their attendance! 🐾 Your commitment to showing up every day makes a big difference at Hawthorne!
👏 We appreciate you and are excited to celebrate your dedication with a special gift card! Keep up the amazing work—every day counts!
🌟 What an impressive showing for our 4th and 5th graders at the Festival of Champions Tournament! 🌟
What an incredible journey these past seven weeks have been. This past Saturday, our players brought every bit of heart, teamwork, and perseverance they’ve practiced to the field — and it showed! ⚽
From battling back from two goals down to tie our final group match and secure a spot in the championship game, to showing resilience, sportsmanship, and a willingness to learn — our team truly embodied what this program is all about.
We finished with two wins, one draw, and a hard-fought loss in the final, earning second place and a ton of pride. 🥈 The lessons learned and memories made will last far beyond Saturday.
👏 Huge shoutout to Kylie, Devon, Denise, Kayla, Kathy, and Aaron — you’ve been amazing!
And thank you to Jon and Lizzie for keeping things grounded and strong.
💙 Thank you, Hawthorne! What a season!
What an incredible journey these past seven weeks have been. This past Saturday, our players brought every bit of heart, teamwork, and perseverance they’ve practiced to the field — and it showed! ⚽
From battling back from two goals down to tie our final group match and secure a spot in the championship game, to showing resilience, sportsmanship, and a willingness to learn — our team truly embodied what this program is all about.
We finished with two wins, one draw, and a hard-fought loss in the final, earning second place and a ton of pride. 🥈 The lessons learned and memories made will last far beyond Saturday.
👏 Huge shoutout to Kylie, Devon, Denise, Kayla, Kathy, and Aaron — you’ve been amazing!
And thank you to Jon and Lizzie for keeping things grounded and strong.
💙 Thank you, Hawthorne! What a season!
🌟 Sioux Falls Public Schools Early Childhood Programming 🌟
Now enrolling eligible children ages 3–5 for our half-day and full-day early childhood programs!
Our classrooms offer hands-on, play-based learning designed to support your child’s growth in language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development—all aligned with the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines. We use the research-based High/Scope curriculum and provide experiences in:
🎨 Art & Music
📚 Early Literacy & Math
🔍 Science & Discovery
🏃 Outdoor Play
🧩 Dramatic Play & Exploration
Funded through programs like Head Start, Title 1, and Special Education, our highly qualified staff tailor learning to meet the needs of every child and family.
The child’s home and school are their two most important worlds, that’s why we prioritize family partnerships through regular engagement activities and learning opportunities.
📅 Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be eligible for kindergarten.
For more information please scan the barcode on the attached flyer or call 605-367-8488
Now enrolling eligible children ages 3–5 for our half-day and full-day early childhood programs!
Our classrooms offer hands-on, play-based learning designed to support your child’s growth in language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development—all aligned with the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines. We use the research-based High/Scope curriculum and provide experiences in:
🎨 Art & Music
📚 Early Literacy & Math
🔍 Science & Discovery
🏃 Outdoor Play
🧩 Dramatic Play & Exploration
Funded through programs like Head Start, Title 1, and Special Education, our highly qualified staff tailor learning to meet the needs of every child and family.
The child’s home and school are their two most important worlds, that’s why we prioritize family partnerships through regular engagement activities and learning opportunities.
📅 Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be eligible for kindergarten.
For more information please scan the barcode on the attached flyer or call 605-367-8488
📚 Community Learning Centers (CLC) – Out-of-School Time Care 🏫
The CLC provides quality care during the school year for elementary students:
✅ Before School Care – Available at 8 elementary schools
✅ After School Care – Offered at all elementary schools except Horace Mann
✅ Extended Care Days – On most No School days, care is available from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at 10 locations
📝 Note: Students don’t need to be enrolled in Before/After School Care to attend Extended Care Days, but pre-enrollment in the CLC program is required.
📌 Pre-enroll today:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p_Ro1wG5uae92dYnlipm65d9NPXnoZaV_oVxhI7vdTc/ed
The CLC provides quality care during the school year for elementary students:
✅ Before School Care – Available at 8 elementary schools
✅ After School Care – Offered at all elementary schools except Horace Mann
✅ Extended Care Days – On most No School days, care is available from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at 10 locations
📝 Note: Students don’t need to be enrolled in Before/After School Care to attend Extended Care Days, but pre-enrollment in the CLC program is required.
📌 Pre-enroll today:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p_Ro1wG5uae92dYnlipm65d9NPXnoZaV_oVxhI7vdTc/ed
🐾"Students + Harley + treats = pure happiness! 🐾
🎉 Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31 🎉
Next week, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.” 🧩
It’s a special time to learn how to make healthy choices and be proud to live drug-free! We’ll have fun dress-up days every day to celebrate together!
👕 Dress-Up Days:
- Monday: Sock It To Drugs! – Wear silly or colorful socks 🧦
- Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs! – Wear your favorite team jersey 🏈
- Wednesday: Red Day – Wear red to say NO to drugs! ❤️
- Thursday: Too Bright For Drugs! – Wear neon or bright colors 🌟
- Friday: Crazy Hair or Hat Day! – Don’t go crazy with drugs! 🎩💇
Let’s have a fun week and stand together for healthy, drug-free lives! ❤️
Next week, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.” 🧩
It’s a special time to learn how to make healthy choices and be proud to live drug-free! We’ll have fun dress-up days every day to celebrate together!
👕 Dress-Up Days:
- Monday: Sock It To Drugs! – Wear silly or colorful socks 🧦
- Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs! – Wear your favorite team jersey 🏈
- Wednesday: Red Day – Wear red to say NO to drugs! ❤️
- Thursday: Too Bright For Drugs! – Wear neon or bright colors 🌟
- Friday: Crazy Hair or Hat Day! – Don’t go crazy with drugs! 🎩💇
Let’s have a fun week and stand together for healthy, drug-free lives! ❤️
🥶 When it’s just a little too chilly to head outside (and not everyone has their winter coat yet), we bring the fun indoors!
Our early childhood students turned the lunchroom into a tricycle racetrack — and a few grown-ups couldn’t resist joining the fun too! 😄❤️
Our early childhood students turned the lunchroom into a tricycle racetrack — and a few grown-ups couldn’t resist joining the fun too! 😄❤️
📣 Hawthorne Families!
You’re invited to our Living in the Circle Family Night at Hawthorne Elementary 💙
Thursday, November 6th at 5:00 PM
Join us for a fun and meaningful evening focused on family connection, routines, and caring for one another — all part of our Circle of Courage values.
Here’s what’s happening:
🎲 Learn new family games to play (and take home!)
🕒 Discover why routines are important for kids
📱 Tips on healthy screen time — how much is too much?
🌮 Enjoy walking tacos and dessert for supper
🧤 Winter clothing giveaway with mittens, hats, and socks
🧥 Center of Hope Winter Clothing Trailer will be on site — winter coats for just $5!
🕔 Evening Schedule:
5:00 – Supper & Family Games
5:30 – Family Activities
5:50 – Presentation: Routines & Screen Time
6:15 – Gift Card Drawings & Giveaways
6:15 – Winter Clothing Trailer Opens
❄️ Everyone is welcome! Come for the food, stay for the fun, and leave with warm hearts (and warm hands!).
You’re invited to our Living in the Circle Family Night at Hawthorne Elementary 💙
Thursday, November 6th at 5:00 PM
Join us for a fun and meaningful evening focused on family connection, routines, and caring for one another — all part of our Circle of Courage values.
Here’s what’s happening:
🎲 Learn new family games to play (and take home!)
🕒 Discover why routines are important for kids
📱 Tips on healthy screen time — how much is too much?
🌮 Enjoy walking tacos and dessert for supper
🧤 Winter clothing giveaway with mittens, hats, and socks
🧥 Center of Hope Winter Clothing Trailer will be on site — winter coats for just $5!
🕔 Evening Schedule:
5:00 – Supper & Family Games
5:30 – Family Activities
5:50 – Presentation: Routines & Screen Time
6:15 – Gift Card Drawings & Giveaways
6:15 – Winter Clothing Trailer Opens
❄️ Everyone is welcome! Come for the food, stay for the fun, and leave with warm hearts (and warm hands!).
🎃Huge Thank You to Pumpkins 4 College! 🎃
We’re so grateful to Pumpkins 4 College for once again putting big smiles on the faces of our K–3rd grade students!
Your generosity and community spirit make such a difference — thank you for helping spread joy this season! 🍂✨
We’re so grateful to Pumpkins 4 College for once again putting big smiles on the faces of our K–3rd grade students!
Your generosity and community spirit make such a difference — thank you for helping spread joy this season! 🍂✨
