📣 Thanksgiving Break Announcement 🦃🍂
Does the bedtime routine look "alarming" at your house? A CDC study says many children are struggling to focus because they're not getting enough sleep. This month's Avera Family Forum simplifies sleep strategies to help every parent recommit to a better bedtime routine for their student. Watch now: https://youtu.be/IPlHgJt7CZc
💛❤️ 1st Grade Heart Words Practice ❤️💛
Families, here are this week’s Heart Words to practice at home:
could, would, should, there, where, or, for, who, by
Heart Words are words kids need to know by heart because they appear often in reading and writing.
💡 Here are a few fun ways to practice at home:
- Rainbow Write: Have your child write each word using 3–4 different colors.
- Say, Spell, Say: Say the word, spell it out loud, then say it again.
- Find & Read: Look for the words in books, signs, cereal boxes, or anywhere around the house.
- Flashlight Hunt: Tape the words up around a room and have your child find them with a flashlight!
- Quick Quiz: Say a sentence and have your child write or point to the word that fits.
Thank you for practicing at home—every little bit helps build strong readers!
Families, here are this week’s Heart Words to practice at home:
could, would, should, there, where, or, for, who, by
Heart Words are words kids need to know by heart because they appear often in reading and writing.
💡 Here are a few fun ways to practice at home:
- Rainbow Write: Have your child write each word using 3–4 different colors.
- Say, Spell, Say: Say the word, spell it out loud, then say it again.
- Find & Read: Look for the words in books, signs, cereal boxes, or anywhere around the house.
- Flashlight Hunt: Tape the words up around a room and have your child find them with a flashlight!
- Quick Quiz: Say a sentence and have your child write or point to the word that fits.
Thank you for practicing at home—every little bit helps build strong readers!
🌟 Spreading Warmth in Sioux Falls! 🌟
The weather has been kind to us this week in KELOLAND, but with winter just around the corner, one local non-profit made the most of the mild temperatures to deliver some warmth to area kids!
A black trailer pulled up to several Sioux Falls elementary schools Wednesday — packed full of snacks, coats, hats, and boots for students in need. “We did a breakfast food drive over at the Barrel House and gave away a free dessert if people brought in donations. With winter weather coming, we wanted to make sure the kids had what they needed,” said Hungry Hearts President Mark Fonder. Hungry Hearts made special surprise stops at multiple schools, helping make sure local kids stay warm and fed this season. ❤️Huge THANK YOU from Hawthorne Elementary School!!
👉 For more information, visit the Hungry Hearts Facebook page.
Children remind us every day: with imagination, the sky isn’t the limit… it’s just the beginning.
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
