Committees

All FOH Committees welcome new members throughout the school year.

• Amplifies any issues relating to equity, legislation and funding

• Connects Hawthorne to Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA)

• Organizes annual Move-a-Thon event: Friday, April 4th

Lead: Jonah Histler

• Creates and sends biweekly FOH newsletter

• Works with event leads and Hawthorne staff to promote upcoming events

• Manages FOH social media, surveys and feedback

Lead: Brooks Thompson

• 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: Caitlin Manchester

• Manages the Hawthorne After School Enrichment Program (ASE)

• Works with vendors and instructors to provide high-quality after-school classes

• Runs the ASE registration lottery

• Communicates ASE program information

• ASE Volunteer Roles

Lead: Dawn Bushnaq

• Plans and hosts Hawthorne school events and FOH meetings

• Works with Hawthorne staff, Treasurers and Communications lead

• Coordinates volunteer efforts - Volunteer Coordinator needed!

Lead: Heather Koelsch

• Plans and implements Hawthorne playground projects with input from admin and families

• Responsible for playground ongoing maintenance

• Works with Fundraising and writes grants for funding as necessary

Lead: Liz Pisciotta

• 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

Lead: George Dugdale

• Raises funds that support Hawthorne staff and students

• Works with admin to determine fundraising priorities

• Manages the Phoenix Fund program.

• Holds fundraising events such as auctions and spirit wear sales

• We Love Hawthorne Online Auction, February 3-14, 2025.

Lead: Molly Judge

• Organizes activities to show our community's deep appreciation for Hawthorne's amazing faculty and staff

• Responsible for stocking the staff lounge with tasty snacks, providing monthly breakfasts, and managing staff wish lists

• Showers them with surprises during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: May 5 - 9, 2025

Lead: Kelly McCarthy