Hawthorne Elementary

🦅 Meet the Hawks 2026–2027 - 2nd Grade Team❤️🖤

The excitement for a new school year keeps growing as we shine the spotlight on two incredible teachers who will be inspiring and empowering our 2nd Grade Hawks this year!

❤️ Welcome Back Ms. Phelps!
Ms. Phelps is returning for her 6th year in education, her 3rd year at Hawthorne, and her 2nd year teaching 2nd grade. She's looking forward to welcoming a new group of students and building meaningful relationships with them and their families. Every new school year brings a fresh opportunity to inspire, encourage, and celebrate student success, and she can't wait to begin that journey with her new class!

⭐ Welcome to 2nd Grade Ms. Pelayo!
Ms. Pelayo is beginning her 2nd year in education and her 2nd year at Hawthorne. After teaching 4th grade last year, she's excited to start a new adventure with our 2nd Grade team! She chose a career in education because she wanted to make the same positive impact on students that her own teachers made on her.

Please join us in welcoming these incredible educators to our 2nd Grade team. We know they'll make this a year full of learning, laughter, and lasting memories for our Hawks!

🦅 Meet the Hawks 2026–2027 - 3rd Grade Team❤️🖤
The countdown to a new school year continues, and we’re excited to celebrate two incredible educators who are part of our 3rd Grade team at Hawthorne Elementary!

Welcome, Ms. Simmons!
Ms. Simmons is joining Hawthorne for her first year in the classroom. Although this is her first year teaching, she has already spent time volunteering with students in math and reading, helping them build confidence and strengthen their skills. She is most excited about helping students discover a love for reading that will serve them for a lifetime.

Welcome to the Hawthorne family, Ms. Simmons! We are so excited to have you on our team.

Returning Staff Spotlight: Ms. Toles
Ms. Toles is returning for her 4th year in education and her 4th year at Hawthorne Elementary. After previously teaching 1st grade, she's excited to begin a new chapter with our 3rd Grade team!
She believes that a single positive interaction with a teacher can change the course of a child’s life, a family’s future, and even generations to come. She loves having the opportunity to make that kind of impact every single day.

Welcome to your new adventure, Ms. Toles! We're so glad to have you back!

🦅 Meet the Hawks 2026–2027 - 4th Grade Team ❤️🖤

As the countdown to a new school year continues, we're excited to introduce another outstanding educator joining the Hawthorne family. Please help us welcome Ms. Ray to our 4th Grade team!

Ms. Ray is beginning her second year in education and is excited to start her first year at Hawthorne Elementary. She is looking forward to meeting her students and creating meaningful relationships while providing new opportunities for every learner to grow and succeed.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Ray join our Hawk family and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make in our school this year.

🦅 Meet the Hawks 2026–2027 - 4th Grade Team ❤️🖤
The journey continues! Meet one of the educators who will help our 4th Grade Hawks grow academically, socially, and emotionally this school year.

Ms. Stiger is beginning her third year in education and returning as a 4th grade teacher. She is excited to continue making a difference in the lives of our Hawks! Her favorite part of teaching is interacting with students in creative ways and seeing the positive impact she makes each day.

Fun Fact: Ms. Stiger is currently working toward her Master's Degree in Business Administration! We are proud of her dedication to lifelong learning and can't wait to see all the amazing things she'll accomplish this school year.

Please join us in giving Ms. Stiger a warm welcome back!

🤝 Meet the community partners bringing even more resources to your family!
Join us on July 28 | 4–7 PM at the TPS Parent Resource Center to connect with local organizations, sign up for a free hotspot (if eligible), and enjoy free hot dogs and snacks while supplies last.

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🤝 ¡Conozca a los socios comunitarios que traerán aún más recursos para su familia!
Acompáñenos el 28 de julio | 4–7 p. m. en el TPS Parent Resource Center para conectarse con organizaciones locales, solicitar un hotspot gratuito (si reúne los requisitos) y disfrutar de hot dogs gratis hasta agotar existencias.

Our leadership team had the opportunity to attend the Innovative Schools Summit where sessions focused on a variety of important topics including, culture and climate, literacy and math strategies, social-emotional learning (SEL), relationship-building, and more. We also had the chance to connect with educators from across the nation making the experience even more meaningful and enriching.

We left the summit feeling inspired and eager to bring these valuable insights back to share with our students, families, and staff.

We are excited and energized for the start of the new school year!