With determination and effort, this student crafted a delicious pesto sauce using fresh basil from Hawkswood School's garden during his occupational therapy session. His hard work truly showcased the growth of his kitchen skills!
Farmtastic Day!
This class had a fantastic time on a seasonal trip to a local farm! The students loved picking pumpkins and apples, and they were excited to use the apples to make delicious homemade applesauce. It was a wonderful autumn day filled with learning and fun in our community!
Did someone say, "CHEESE"?
Students collaborated on a cooking lesson to create a delicious charcuterie board. They enjoyed the activity and every tasty bite that followed!
Students at work:
Our students genuinely enjoy their "in-house jobs," and it's fulfilling to witness how these roles help them develop essential skills. They assist in preparing various foods for our salad bar, make pesto using basil from our school garden, and help with cleanup. These skills support their development into adulthood.
Students in Class 129 participated in Community-Based Instruction (CBI) at Target. The students worked on generalizing functional and academic skills in a community setting. Everyone had a fun shopping experience while developing important life skills!
Hawkswood School Participates in Brookdale Job Fair!
Supporting our community and educational institution, Hawkswood School administrators attend Brookdale College's Job Fair! The job fair attendees were very enthusiastic about learning more about Hawkswood School, our philosophy, and the opportunities it offers.
Students enthusiastically worked with speech therapists to create delicious apple donuts! They truly delighted in this fun seasonal treat they crafted together—what a tasty way to learn!
It is that time of year again! You are cordially invited to our Back-to-School Night.
We encourage you to join us on Thursday, September 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in our West building’s Multipurpose Room.
Looking forward to seeing you!
FIGS ALL AROUND!
Our students picked figs from their tree and made delicious fig turnovers! There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own fruits and vegetables and transforming them into something tasty to enjoy and share with friends. They were truly delicious!
Action Art Summer!
Our students had an incredible time learning about the artist Jackson Pollock and exploring action art. Throughout the summer, they used various tools in the art room, including spin art, mark spin tops, a Lazy Susan, and a salad spinner. Our exploration culminated last week when all students participated in throwing paint onto a canvas using a variety of tools on our patio. Together, we created two collaborative pieces of artwork. What a fun way to conclude our unit on Jackson Pollock!
Harvesting potential, cultivating success! In this vibrant classroom, students embarked on an exciting journey as they cultivated green beans, fragrant basil, and juicy tomatoes from tiny seeds. After weeks of nurturing their plants, the students proudly harvested their fresh produce. With a sense of accomplishment, they transformed their homegrown ingredients into a delightful, healthy salad, bursting with flavor and color. This hands-on experience not only nourished their bodies but also sparked a passion for gardening and healthy eating!
The President's Beacon of Excellence 2025 Award
Recently, Principal Andrew, along with Monique Adams, Julie Caplan, Casey Burd, Christine McCarthy, and Cheryl Villapiano accepted with pride the President's Beacon of Excellence 2025 Award from the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, presented by their President Bonnie Preston. Our school received this prestigious award for our student-first philosophy and our naturalistic and individualized approach for students with special needs.
Hawkswood School was also honored with two legislative resolutions from Senators O'Scanlon and Gopal, as well as Assembly members Donlon, Peterpaul, Scharfenberger, and Flynn.
Additionally, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners presented Hawkswood School with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of receiving the President's Award.
Hawkswood School students have been hard at work in the cafeteria helping to prepare delicious food that will available at Lunchbox over the next few days. This green bean and cherry tomato salad is sure to be a hit!
The joy of summer truly shines at Hawkswood! Our students love outdoor learning activities, spending time on the playground, using the adaptive equipment, or spending time with friends!
The need for speed!
This class learned about force, gravity, and speed by creating marble runs during their unit on Physical Science!
Science is a whole lot of fun here at Hawkswood!
Join the Adventure of Learning!
At Hawkswood, our students love to share their discoveries and insights with their friends! It's all about collaboration and excitement as they come together to celebrate what they’ve learned. Let's dive into the joy of knowledge together!
Did you know that Hawkswood School was recently featured on the "Empowered" Television Series? The collaboration between Hawkswood School and Empowered leverages the unique strengths of both entities to enlighten and educate viewers on the importance of specialized education for students with diverse learning needs. Click the link to navigate to the Empowered program website to see footage from our episode: https://www.empoweredprogram.com/features-hawkswood-school/ !
Casey Burd and Mary Anne Korth presented "Composure Composers," an arts integration model that enables students to develop the skills necessary to understand, manage, and express their emotions as part of their social-emotional learning.
Lori Marshall, Yalitza Figueroa, and Monique Adams presented: "Come Soar through a lesson": adapting and modifying lessons for neurodivergent learners.
