Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Aleshia Smith
Favorite Quote
"Leadership is not a journey to rise in the ranks. It is a journey to help those around us rise." - Simon Sinek

Lauren Underwood is an American politician & nurse who serves as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district. Upon her swearing in, she became the youngest black woman to serve in Congress! #SheIsTakingAction #Excellence

Barry Jenkins is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Jenkins has won numerous awards for his work, including an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay of the film Moonlight.

These students from Mr. Meyer's 2nd grade class were showing CORE in the lunchroom! Way to go! #TheyTookAction

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Bianca Rivers
Favorite Quotes
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

On this day in 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Black US Senator!
This year, we've been enjoying several staff book studies! Teach Like A Champion is one of the materials we've been exploring! Our staff book studies have led to intentional conversations, relationship building, and learning for all, and we are excited for the meetings ahead!

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Jamese Bowman
Favorite Quotes
"Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching." - Jamese Bowman's Mother
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Co-founder and President of the College Athletes Players Association, Ramogi Huma has fought for the rights of college athletes for over 20 years. A former UCLA linebacker, Huma strives to protect student athletes and advocate for their unique needs. #HeTakesAction

Mia Love served as a member of the U.S. House of Representative from Utah's 4th district. Born to Haitian parents, Love earned a scholarship to University of Hartford. She has served as a Mayor and City Council member and she currently works for CNN as a political commentator.

Carol Mosely Braun was also the was the first female African-American Senator, the first African-American U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party, the first woman to defeat an incumbent U.S. Senator in an election, and the first female Senator from Illinois. #SheTookAction!

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Trenee Lambert
Favorite Quote
"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." - Langston Hughes

Coretastic students of Hawthorne!

This month in Guidance, we are reading "Have You Filled A Bucket Today?. This book will help our students understand the lifelong benefits of kindness, positive thinking, influencing others and making good choices!

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Adrian Pettis
Favorite Quote
"Help me help you become successful!" - Adrian Pettis

Thanks to the youth pastor of Franklin Road Baptist Church (and Hawthorne dad) for swinging by with a surprise basket of treats from the church. Much appreciated! #TAKEACTION #WARRENWILL #HawkPride #yourluv'd

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Martika Stuart
Favorite Quote
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." -Dr. Mae Jemison

Happy Friday, #HawkNation! We were proud to find these two students showing CORE in the gym as they shared and problem-solved together. How are YOU showing CORE today?!

Our Hawthorne Basketball team received a special surprise each week! Each member was gifted a basketball! We can't wait to watch these Hawks #TakeAction on the court + #TakeAction by showing CORE at school!

