The Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation whose mission is to support a superior academic experience for every child at Hawthorne Elementary School through the financial support of short and long-term initiatives. The Foundation Board of Directors consists of members of the Hawthorne Elementary School parent body and/or community, faculty, the Principal as well as leaders of the PTA and School Council.

Your Hawthorne Foundation supports:


Professional Development–
* Continuing Education Training for HES Staff Members, including those seeking Gifted Endorsements
* Instructional Fees
* Books and Materials
* Substitute Teacher Pay

STEM Enrichment–
* Chicken Coop
* Student Garden
* Aquaponics System


Curriculum Enrichment-
* Certified Technology Teacher and French Teacher for K-5 students to provide Computer/Technology Instruction and French Language/Culture Instruction (past years)
* An additional 50 minutes of planning time per week for classroom teachers to plan, prepare, record grades, assess performance, etc.

Materials and Supplies-
* New iMac Computers, Repairs, and Supplies for the Computer Pitt
* iPads and Apps as a Pilot Program for staff and student use
* Voice amplification systems for classrooms with hearing impaired students
* General Education, Special Education, ESOL, and Discovery materials and supplies

Miscellaneous Needs-
* New, safer playground equipment
* Drainage study for flooding issues in the playground areas
* Sensory hallways

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