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Donuts with Dads

Hawthorne Dads sent a loud message to Moms that they were not going to be outdone!  Dads turned out in record numbers for Donuts with Dads recently at Hawthorne.  “The event is held twice a year as a way for fathers to come and spend time with students before the daily routine begins,” shared Mrs. Chrisy Walker, PTA President and coordinator of the event.  “We thought Muffins with Moms was big, but our Dads really came through!”  It’s also a time to encourage families to join the PTA.

Dr. Marcus Jackson, Assistant Principal, spoke to the group and thanked them for coming as well as, for their support.  He also stressed that while our parents do an excellent job of working with the school, we’d love to have Dads serve as mentors, not only for their child/children, but for the entire Hawthorne Family.

What a wonderful sight to see so many Dads with their children!  They sat, ate, talked, relaxed, listened, and just simply enjoyed spending time with family.  A few Dads had heard about Muffins with Moms and wanted to know what was in store for them?  They were told to be patient because their day was coming soon.  It did!  There was a lot of chatter among the group, but there were also obvious signs of love and dedication all around the room.  Both Dads and children seemed happy to just be spending time with each other. 

Welcome to Hawthorne!  Our mission is to provide students with the skills necessary to achieve academic and personal excellence.  With this in mind, Donuts with Dads is just one of many activities planned to help us achieve this mission and much more.  Stay tuned…  You’ll be hearing from us again!