🌎🎉 Parade of Nations & Heritage Fest Celebration! 🎉🌎
This morning, our hallways and sidewalks came alive with color, pride, and joy during our Parade of Nations! 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱🇬🇹🇵🇪🇧🇴
Students wore their own cultural attire and each grade proudly represented a different country: Kindergarten – Peru 🇵🇪, 1st Grade – Bolivia 🇧🇴, 2nd Grade – Mexico 🇲🇽, 3rd Grade – Colombia 🇨🇴, 4th Grade – Chile 🇨🇱, & 5th Grade – Guatemala 🇬🇹
It was a beautiful display of unity, pride, and cultural celebration that reminds us what makes Hawthorne such a vibrant community! ❤️💛💙
We hope to see everyone tonight from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for our Heritage Fest! Enjoy food, performances, student showcases, crafts, and more as we continue to celebrate the diverse cultures that make Hawthorne shine. ✨
#HawthorneCelebrates #HeritageFest #ParadeOfNations #CommunityAndCulture
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🌎🎉 ¡Desfile de las Naciones y Celebración del Festival de la Herencia! 🎉🌎
¡Esta mañana, nuestros pasillos y aceras se llenaron de color, orgullo y alegría durante nuestro Desfile de las Naciones! 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱🇬🇹🇵🇪🇧🇴
Los estudiantes vistieron ropa tradicional de sus culturas y cada grado representó con orgullo un país diferente: Kinder – Perú 🇵🇪, 1.º Grado – Bolivia 🇧🇴, 2.º Grado – México 🇲🇽, 3.º Grado – Colombia 🇨🇴, 4.º Grado – Chile 🇨🇱, y 5.º Grado – Guatemala 🇬🇹
¡Fue una hermosa muestra de unidad, orgullo y celebración cultural que nos recuerda lo que hace de Hawthorne una comunidad tan vibrante! ❤️💛💙
¡Esperamos verlos esta noche de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en nuestro Festival de la Herencia! Disfruten de comida, presentaciones, exhibiciones estudiantiles, artesanías y mucho más mientras seguimos celebrando las diversas culturas que hacen brillar a Hawthorne. ✨
#HawthorneCelebra #FestivalDeLaHerencia #DesfileDeLasNaciones #ComunidadYCultura
6 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
6 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
🪶 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🪶
We know this post comes a little late, but we couldn’t let the day pass without acknowledging that we reside on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw, and Osage peoples, among others, here in what is now known as Louisville, Kentucky.
At Hawthorne, we honor the enduring history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples—past, present, and future. Today and every day, we recognize the importance of learning from Indigenous communities and respecting their deep connection to this land.
Let’s take a moment to reflect with gratitude on those who cared for this land long before us and whose legacy continues to shape our community. 🌎
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #HawthorneCelebrates #HonoringHistory
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🪶 Honrando el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas 🪶
Sabemos que esta publicación llega un poco tarde, pero no podíamos dejar que el día pasara sin reconocer que vivimos sobre las tierras ancestrales de los pueblos Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw y Osage, entre otros, en lo que hoy conocemos como Louisville, Kentucky.
En Hawthorne, honramos la historia, las culturas y las contribuciones duraderas de los pueblos indígenas—del pasado, del presente y del futuro. Hoy y cada día, reconocemos la importancia de aprender de las comunidades indígenas y de respetar su profunda conexión con esta tierra.
Tomemos un momento para reflexionar con gratitud sobre quienes cuidaron de esta tierra mucho antes que nosotros y cuyo legado sigue dando forma a nuestra comunidad. 🌎
#DíaDeLosPueblosIndígenas #HawthorneCelebra #HonrandoLaHistoria
6 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
6 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones. It's not a religious observance but a cultural tradition to remember and honor those who have passed away. During this time, families create ofrendas, or altars, to pay tribute to their ancestors.
At Hawthorne Elementary, we're embracing this beautiful tradition as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Our ofrenda is a way to honor the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities and emphasize the importance of family and remembrance. We invite families to contribute photos from October 6-October 24 of their departed loved ones to be displayed on the ofrenda. Please write your student’s name and teacher on the back of the photo.
This ofrenda serves as a visual representation of the enduring connections we have with our ancestors and the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic cultures. It's a non-religious, inclusive way to celebrate the essence of Día de los Muertos and National Hispanic Heritage Month, fostering understanding and unity among our school community.
The ofrenda will be on display from October 6 through November 7.
El Día de los Muertos es una fiesta mexicana que celebra la vida de los seres queridos fallecidos. No es una observancia religiosa sino una tradición cultural para recordar y honrar a quienes fallecieron. Durante esta época, las familias crean ofrendas o altares para rendir homenaje a sus antepasados.
En Hawthorne Elementary, estamos adoptando esta hermosa tradición como parte del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Nuestra ofrenda es una manera de honrar la rica herencia cultural de las comunidades hispanas y enfatizar la importancia de la familia. Invitamos a las familias a contribuir con fotografías de sus seres queridos fallecidos el 6-24 de octubre para exhibirlas en la ofrenda. Por favor escriba el nombre de su estudiante y el maestro en la parte posterior de la foto.
Esta ofrenda sirve como una representación visual de las conexiones que tenemos con nuestros antepasados y el vibrante tapiz de las culturas hispanas. Es una forma inclusiva y no religiosa de celebrar la esencia del Día de los Muertos y el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, fomentando la comprensión y la unidad entre nuestra comunidad escolar.
La ofrenda estará en exhibición del 6 de octubre al 7 de noviembre.
6 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃♀️🎉
What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students!
🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
Part 3
Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃♀️🎉
What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students!
🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
Part 2
Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃♀️🎉
What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PRA for making it such a special event for our students!
🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
Part 1
Field Day Fun! ☀️🏃♀️🎉
What an AMAZING day we had at Field Day! Our Hawks showed off their teamwork, energy, and big smiles all day long. 💙💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and PTA for making it such a special event for our students!
🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break, Hawks! We can’t wait to see you back, ready for more fun and learning, on Monday, October 6th! 🦅✨
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
We are so excited for Field Day tomorrow, Friday, September 26, as part of our Kentucky Kids’ Day celebration! Thank you to our amazing PTA and volunteers for helping us make this day special for our students.
A few reminders to help your child be prepared:
• Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes & tennis shoes.
• Send a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen/bug spray (please apply at home before school—staff cannot apply these).
• With the recent rain, the playground and lawn may be muddy—please plan shoes and clothes accordingly.
We look forward to a fun day of celebrating our kids and all the joy they bring to Hawthorne!
Estamos muy emocionados por nuestro Día de Campo mañana, viernes 26 de septiembre, como parte de nuestra celebración del Día de los Niños de Kentucky. ¡Gracias a nuestra increíble PTA y a todos los voluntarios por ayudarnos a hacer de este día algo especial para nuestros estudiantes!
Algunos recordatorios para que su estudiante esté preparado:
• Vístalo según el clima con ropa cómoda y tenis.
• Envíe una botella de agua, sombrero y protector solar/repelente de insectos (por favor aplíquelos en casa antes de la escuela; el personal no puede aplicarlos).
• Con la lluvia reciente, el patio de recreo y el césped pueden estar lodosos—por favor prepárese con zapatos y ropa adecuados.
¡Esperamos un día divertido celebrando a nuestros niños y toda la alegría que traen a Hawthorne!
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more:
https://bit.ly/Baird2025 Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
Reminder: Family–Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
There is NO SCHOOL for students.
We’ll see all our Hawks back on Thursday, September 25, 2025. 🦅📚
Recordatorio: Las conferencias familiares-docentes serán mañana, miércoles, 24 de septiembre de 2025.
Habrá NO HAY CLASES para los estudiantes.
Nos vemos de regreso el jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025. 🦅📚
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
✨ In case you missed it in the newsletter…
Celebrate Noche Latina with LouCity! ⚽🎉
Louisville City FC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its first-ever Noche Latina this TODAY, September 20 at Lynn Family Stadium! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., kickoff at 8:00 p.m. vs. Las Vegas Lights FC.
Enjoy authentic Latin American food, music, and culture all night long — from special warm-up tops benefiting Adelante Hispanic Achievers, to a “Vamos Morados” scarf, to live DJs and postgame fun.
👉 Discounted tickets for Hawthorne families: tinyurl.com/HawksLouCityNL25
👉 More info: LouCity’s Noche Latina
Don’t miss this amazing cultural celebration!
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✨ Por si se lo perdió en el boletín…
¡Celebre la Noche Latina con LouCity! ⚽🎉
Louisville City FC celebrará el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con su primera Noche Latina HOY, 20 de septiembre en el Lynn Family Stadium. Las puertas abren a las 6:30 p.m. y el partido comienza a las 8:00 p.m. contra Las Vegas Lights FC.
Disfrute de comida, música y cultura auténtica de América Latina durante toda la noche — desde camisetas especiales de calentamiento en beneficio de Adelante Hispanic Achievers, hasta una bufanda “Vamos Morados”, DJs en vivo y diversión después del partido.
👉 Boletos con descuento para familias de Hawthorne: tinyurl.com/HawksLouCityNL25
👉 Más información: LouCity’s Noche Latina
¡No se pierda esta increíble celebración cultural!
7 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
