Committees
All FOH Committees welcome new volunteers throughout the school year. Contact us to get involved.
Amplifies any issues relating to equity, legislation and funding
Connects Hawthorne to Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA)
Organizes annual Move-a-Thon event.
Lead: Julie Horowitz
Creates and sends biweekly FOH newsletter.
Promotes upcoming events.
Manages WhatsApp chat
Lead: Maggy Frost
Leads the recruitment and nomination of the FOH Team.
Helps FOH Team fill open roles
Presents a slate of officers to be elected at the May FOH mtg
Lead: OPEN
Manages the Hawthorne After-School Enrichment Program (ASE)
Works with vendors and instructors to provide high-quality after-school classes
Lead: Dara Thompson
Family And Community Events (FACE)
Plans and hosts Hawthorne school events and FOH meetings
Coordinates volunteer efforts
Works with Fundraising to build community relationships
Lead: Heather Koelsch and Natasha Marcynyszyn
Plans and implements Hawthorne playground projects with input from admin and families
Responsible for playground ongoing maintenance
Coordinates Earth Day and Bike-to-School events
Manages school lost and found
Monthly playground parties - View our events to find the next one.
Co-Leads: Katie Mathis and Cori W.
Drafts and presents the FOH Budget, to be voted on in the May FOH mtg
Performs a mid-year and end of year financial review
Helps with monthly reconciliation for FOH expenses and income
Quick link: Request Reimbursement
Lead: Cedric Walker
Works with admin to determine fundraising priorities
Holds fundraising events such as auctions and spirit wear sales
Lead: Molly Judge
Supports the Hawthorne staff
Organizes volunteers to restock the staff lounge or provide a teacher appreciation breakfast
Maintains Staff Wish Lists
Showers them with surprises during Staff Appreciation (Spring).
Co-Leads: Arianna Means and Kate Chen