Administration
Dr. Jill Martin – Principal
Mrs. Christy Hunter – Assistant Principal
Address
430 N. Aspen Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone
Main Line: 847-990-4800
Fax: 847-918-9251
Attendance: 847-990-4815
Important
Quick Links
To Report an Absence
Phone: 847-990-4815
email: es-attend@hawthorn73.org
School Calendar
2016 -2017 Calendar and En Español
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School Info
Address & Phone Numbers
430 North Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL. 60061 | Map
PH: 847.990.4800
Fax: 847.918.9251
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Our Staff
Principal: Jill Martin | Email Me |
Assistant Principal: Christy Hunter | Email Me
Secretary: Mary Amidei | Email Me
School Nurse: Francie Mundrane | Email Me |
School Hours
Grades K-5: 8:40a-2:55p
School Philosophy
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences offers teachers methods with which to engage students at all levels of learning. The nine intelligences include verbal-linguistic, mathematical-logical, musical, visual-spatial, bodily- kinesthetic, interpersonal, intra-personal, naturalist, and existential. Individual teachers also draw on a variety of best-practice methods and strategies.
Be Seen and Heard Assembly – Parent Information Meeting
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterIn response to the state mandate of educating students about Erin’s Law, Hawthorn Elementary South School will be hosting an assembly called Be Seen and Heard© – a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program, for all students this fall. Parents are invited to attend a special information meeting on Thursday, October 13th, at 7:00pm in the Elementary South Cafe, to preview the concepts of Be Seen and Heard© program prior to the schools holding the assemblies.
Community Input Sought
/in Latest News and Info /by adminYou are invited to a very special Board meeting on Wednesday, October 19 to receive important information about our proposed Educational Facility Master Plan (EFMP). As you may know, the district is continuing to experience growth and this EFMP will provide a long-term solution for both our urgent facility needs now as well as planning […]
Health Requirements for New Students
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterThis is a message to all of our KINDERGARTEN families, and families of those students in grades 1-5 enrolling in an Illinois school for the FIRST TIME: Please don’t forget that your student’s physical, along with record of their state-mandated vaccinations are due to the Hawthorn Elementary South Nurse’s Office by Friday Oct. 14, […]
Elementary South Makes the Top 10 List
/in Latest News and Info, news /by Margaret Van DuchCongratulations to Hawthorn Elementary South School for making it onto the top 10 schools list during Attendance Week for having one of the highest student attendance records in Lake County. South competed against 145 schools in Lake County for the honor. Please click here to see Lake County Facebook posts for area schools.
Principals Read at Library
/in Latest News and Info /by adminEnrichment Deadline Approaching
/in Latest News and Info /by adminThe Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) provides academically talented students a full, single weekend to explore an area of study in depth with an expert in the field. Spots are limited. The priority deadline for AWE registration is Sept. 26. Register now for the October 22 event which will be held at Middle School South.
Women in Leadership
/in Latest News and Info /by adminDistrict 73 is seeking mentors to join its female leadership academy and mentor girls in grades 4 through 8. To kick off this new program, District 73 is inviting women who serve in leadership roles to attend a planning meeting at noon on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the District Office, 841 West End Court, Vernon Hills. “This […]
Hawthorn Department of Special Services
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterHawthorn’s Dept. of Special Services has an enhanced presence on the main Hawthorn School District website. It can be found by going to www.hawthorn73.org and clicking on the Special Services tab.
The attached letter has additional information, including upcoming information nights for your calendar.
Third Grade Students Learn to Play Recorders
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterStudents in Ms. Reilly’s 3rd grade class started the school year learning to play recorders. They have learned so much in just 2 weeks! Please enjoy their performance of BA Galactic Explorer by Paul Jennings, under the direction of ES music teacher, Mrs. Yeo.