Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation

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