Hawes Highlights - week of December 16

A big shout out to: Kira Babb and Lisa Guerrero for helping with the month 3 attendance celebrations; to Alaleh Khrowspour, Kimmy Greer, Christine Grossman and Michelle Haller for organizing the PTSA Secret Shopper and to all of the volunteers who helped out - James Ackerman, Stephanie Ahlstrand, Amy Allison, Carolyne Andreae, Robyn Arias, Kira Babb, April Bassett, Heidi Benavidez, Lana Blankinship, Teresa Bowe, Garin Brooks, Thy Bui, Katie Calvert, Ashley and Michael Cardoza, Lauren Chandler, Ashley Cogman, Kim Edick, Vanessa Egan, Heidi Ehrbar, Jillian Fenton, Andrew Gaume, Amanda Gessell, Derek Grossman, Esther Han, Megan Hauge, Bri Heighway, Beatriz Heiser, Heather Hollman, Angela Huang, Julie Irby, Cortney Keller, Sarah Kreig, Rebecca Labarba, Jenna LaSota, Monique Low, Taryn Mackprang, Ashley Magpayo, Angelica and Marc Materie, Morgan McGowan, Michelle McLaughlan, Melissa Miller, Jennifer Minevich, Andrea Morris, Sarah Moser, Allison Needham, Chau Ha Ngo, Meredith Nguyen, Pierre Nguyen, Devon O'Barr, Lauren Paleo, Molly Patten, Linda & Brendan Pena, Liz Pham, Jezelle Rabbath, Heather Resney, Dana Rivera, Leslie Sakamoto, Maria Salinas, Nikki Schelin, Emily Selna, Heather Skehan, Jen Spagnoli, Amber Spencer, Katie Thompson, Helen Tran, Megan Turner-Patel, Cheron Weimholt, Kristie Williams-Yowell, Meghan Willis, Mary Wilson, Bevin Wong, Amanda Wray, and Ashleigh Wyness; to all who attended the PTSA dine out experience at Mendocino Farms; and to all the chaperones for our K field trip - Ashley Andrade, Meagan Dolan, Devon O'Barr, Nichole Pichardo, Don and Kelly Rizzi, Georgios and Pamela Roumeliotis, Sarah Schales, Erica Swanson, AnnMarie Turpin, and Meghan Willis.

We thank you for your time, dedication and hard work! We are appreciate your support and help!

#BeHawesome #HawesNation

With this holiday season upon us, all of us at Hawes wish you the very merriest holiday season. We know we are very grateful to be part of this community and we thank you for your support. May your holidays be filled with love and dreams come trues!

Here are some of the key events and things to know:

Dance class is this week.

TK Holiday Sing: is Thursday at 11 am in the lunch area. Parents will need to enter through the office to sign in. Doors will not open for seating until 10:50 am. Please read your teacher's details about dismissal on this day.

End of attendance month 4: is Friday. Students who have no absences, no tardies and no early outs for this month will receive a brag tag when we return in January.

Winter Break: is scheduled from Dec 23 through January 3. School resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025.

If you are the parent of a first grader, you do not need to opt them in. You would only need to opt out if you don't want them tested. Please be on the lookout for these messages from our district.

If you are a parent of a student in 2nd - 4th grade, you must opt in to testing in order for your child to participate.

December MegaSkills Family Activity Challenge is due this Friday. Students who submit their completed form will receive a brag tag for responsibility.

We are looking for people willing to serve as substitute playground supervisors as well as permanent playground supervisors. The hours for the positions are daily from 8:15 - 8:45 AND from 11 - 1:30 pm. If you are interested in being considered, please email Mrs. Jennings for more information. Thank you!

This month we are focused on responsibility (doing what is right) and caring (showing concern for others). The activity challenge is due Friday and is also attached to the Enews. If you complete 4 activities and return the completed form to the classroom teacher, your child will earn a BRAG TAG for these traits!

During the month of December, our school counselor will be teaching our Hawks about the importance of personal space and boundaries. Throughout the lessons, Ms. Samoniantz will be defining what personal space and boundaries are, tips on verbalizing our boundaries to others, and how to respect others' boundaries as well.

It is important for parents to have a discussion with your child about their own "personal space bubbles." Encourage your child to express their level of comfort to you in terms of physical proximity to others and their feelings about physical touch. It is also important for parents to speak with your child about boundaries and how to say “no” in a clear and polite way. Setting good examples at home by modeling and role playing with your child about personal space and boundaries can also help your child learn to establish good habits in a healthy way!

For more information on having discussions with your child about personal space and boundaries, read these tips on Personal Space.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Samoniantz, at asamoniantz@hbcsd.us.

If your child is going to be absent from school due to vacation/or travel for four (4) or more days, please contact the school office to request an Independent Study Contract. Please understand that we need at least two weeks prior to the start date of the absence in order to prepare materials. Here are some key points to remember:

We encourage you to plan your trips over the scheduled breaks we have in place. As well, please make plans for day trips to Disneyland and other places for the weekend. We all understand how difficult it is when we are absent from work and the same holds true for students.

If your child is truly sick, please keep them home to recover. Students must be fever, vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

If your child is absent from school, please report this absence by emailing: Hawesattendance@hbcsd.us or by calling the school office at: 714.963.8302 then press 1.

To purchase your 2024-25 yearbook, go to: www.treering.com/1015616553293855.

If you have any questions or wish to send photos of class/school activities to the yearbook, please email hawesyearbook@gmail.com. 

There's still time to get the exclusive 50th anniversary incentives, and help us reach our stretch goal of $65K!  If you still want to make a 50th anniversary tile to go on our wall or snag a 50th anniversary tote, yard sign, or Ralph E. stuffie, you must donate by December 31, 2024. Please note if you've made a donation already, you should have received all of your physical incentives except for the yard sign, which you can pick up in the front office. There will be more opportunities to make the 50th anniversary tiles after the winter break.

ALSO: If you're planning on going to Spring Fling on April 5th and haven't made your donation yet, consider donating at the $500 or $750 levels to get all the 50th anniversary incentives PLUS 1-2 VIP tickets to Spring Fling! We are only offering VIP Spring Fling tickets through direct donation, so don't miss this chance to pick your seats and get a bottle of champagne included!

Mrs. Tucker's class is STILL on top this week!!! With just a few more weeks to go, can any other class retake the reins and and get a visit from the Ralph E. Stuffie?!

December 19: TK Holiday Sing at 11 am/ Early dismissal day - TK@ 12:10 pm; Kinder - grade 3 @ 1:26 and grades 4-5 at 1:35

December 20: End of attendance month 4/GATE opt out forms for 1st grade are due/GATE Opt In forms for grades 2-4 are due

Dec 23 - January 3: winter break

January 6: School resumes from winter break

January 8: 1st grade field trip

January 9: Vision and hearing screening/Skating party at FV Skate Center from 4-6 pm

January 16: Water assemblies for grades TK - 2

January 17: end of attendance month 5

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No School

January 23: Harvest of the month/PTSA meeting at 8:45 am

January 31: All school assembly at 8:45 am