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Hawes Highlights - week of May 12

Posted Date: 5/12/25 (:00 AM)

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Be Hawesome

Thank you!


A big shout out to: April Bassett, Lana Blankinship, Kristen Hardin, Sarah Kreig, Kathleen Luna, and Emily Selna for their help with a classroom party; to Kristin Hardin and Sarah Kreig for their upfront work with the Talent Show; to Meredith Nguyen, Emily Selna, Jake Loughridge, Megan Hauge, Vanessa Egan, Kristin Hardin, Christine Grossman, Cherise Minadeo, Nicole Busse, Kira Babb and Katie Thompson for attending the last PTSA Eboard meeting for the year - these dedicated volunteers are extraordinary and we appreciate their dedication to our school and students; to all of the 5th grade parents who helped load and/or unload the outdoor science school luggage and to the parents who coordinated the pizza party upon the 5th graders returned from the mountains!

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

#BeHawesome #HawesNation

School Information

The Details for the Week:

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

State Testing for Students in grades 3-4: On Monday, we begin state testing for students in grades 3-4. Testing is scheduled for each morning at the first start of the day and continues through to morning recess. Please make sure that your child arrives on time and is ready to focus.

Physical Fitness Testing for 5th grade: Our 5th graders will be working through the physical fitness testing this week. Details will be shared by their teachers.

2nd grade Wax Museum: is this week. Mrs. Zeutzius' class will be presenting on Tuesday and Mrs. Oakes' class will be presenting on Wednesday. Please look for more information from these classroom teachers.

5th grade market day: is on Thursday. Please look for more details from your child's teacher. If you are planning to attend, you MUST sign in through the office and EXIT through the office. Please remember that non-school age students are not permitted at this activity due to liability issues.

PTSA Dine out Night: Is Thursday at Matter of Craft from 11:30 - 9 pm. Please see the flyer below for more details.

K-5 Parent Picnic: is scheduled for Friday, May 16. Here are the details:
  • Lunch is scheduled for our regular lunch times - Parents can enter the gate at the front of the school or at Hawes park and must wear a sticker.
  • Please bring a blanket/towel to sit on for your picnic with your child.
  • Once students are dismissed to the playground, parents may "play" with them.
  • Please remember that non-school age, non-Hawes students (babies, toddlers, etc.) are not permitted to attend due to liability and the nature of this event.

May MegaSkills Family Activity Challenge: will be sent home this week and is due on Friday, May 30 for students to earn a brag tag! This will be the last challenge for the year.

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Registration information for the 2025-2026 school year

We are now accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. This is for all new, incoming students. If you currently attend TK, your enrollment information will be sent to your home school in the spring and you do NOT need to re-register.



Please understand that your child will not be registered until ALL required documents are submitted and verified.

Independent Study Contracts: Last Day to Complete an ISC is May 30

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:

  • Independent Study Contracts are requested through Monica Jagiello (mjagiello@hbcsd.us) in the office at least two weeks prior to the absence.
  • By law, the maximum number of days for an independent study are 15 days for the entire school year.
  • In order to receive credit for the absence, ALL work must be completed and returned by the due date..
  • Incomplete independent study contracts result in unexcused absences, which could result in a referral to the Student Attendance and Review Board (SARB).
  • Please be respectful of our teachers and staff who spend a great deal of time putting these contracts together. If you are requesting an independent study contract, please show us the same courtesy by spending the time on helping your child complete and return the assigned work upon his/her return to school.

Absent? Please contact the office

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.

PTSA Information

Hawes Talent Show - Deadline for Music (May 14)

Talent Show Music Deadline This Week! 
Thanks to all who registered for the talent show!
Registration is now closed, and the music deadline is this Wed, May 14!
Auditions: May 21 & 22 after school
Dress Rehearsal: June 5th after school 
Show: Jun 6th, 8:45 am
For details, visit:
Or contact Kristen Hardin at: hawestalentshow@gmail.com

PTSA Honorary Service Award Nominations

PTSA Honorary Service Award Nominations Flyer
Matter of craft PTSA dine out flyer

Birthday Marquee Messages for Next School Year

All birthday marquee orders must be purchased either now or at the start of the school year. Please read all of the following details carefully to avoid unmet birthday announcement expectations! There are two different deadlines for purchasing marquee:

  • IF YOUR CHILD HAS A BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2025, you must purchase the birthday and/or half-birthday marquee orders for before school is out on June 18th, 2025!
  • IF YOUR CHILD HAS A BIRTHDAY OCTOBER 2025-JUNE 2026 you must purchase the birthday or half-birthday no later than Tuesday, September 23RD, 2025 after we return to school.  

*PLEASE NOTE* Birthday postings go live on Friday evenings for the following week and are up all week. E.G. If your child's birthday is on a Tuesday, the post will go live the previous Friday and run through the Friday after their birthday.

PLEASE READ IF YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY FALLS ON A WEEK THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED!!!! 

If your student's birthday falls on a week that the school is not open (e.g. Winter Break or Spring Break), their birthday will be on the Marquee the week before  the school is closed. NO birthdays are displayed on the marquee during the breaks. 
Birthday Announcements Link

Hawes Yearbooks - for sale!

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
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

week of May 12: State testing begins for students in grades 3-4

May 13: Zeutzius' Wax Museum

May 14: Oakes' Wax Museum

May 15: 5th grade market day/PTSA Dine out at Matter of Craft

May 16: K-5 Parent Picnic

Week of May 19, 2025
5.20
  • PTSA Wild Fork Fundraiser Tuesday through Friday
5.21
  • Talent Show Auditions
5.22
  • Harvest of the Month Delivery
  • Kindergarten Field Trip to Centennial Farm at 8:30am
  • PTSA Meeting at 8:45am
  • Talent Show Auditions after school
  • FV Skate Party 4-6pm
5.23
  • All School Assembly at 8:45am

Week of May 26, 2025
5.26
  • Memorial Day (No School)
5.28
  • Mrs. Adams Open House Night 4-5pm
5.29
  • Open House: TK from 5-6 and Kindergarten-grade 5 from 6-7pm
5.30
  • Open House Snake at 8:45am
  • Distinguished school celebration at Disneyland
  • Library closes

Week of June 2, 2025
6.2
  • Zankich Walk Through American Rev. at 8:45am
  • PTSA Chipotle Dine Out Night
6.3
  • TK Field Trip
  • 5th grade Visit to Sowers at 9am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • 4th grade CA Sings at 1:45pm
6.4
  • Rocha Walk Through American Rev. at 8:45am
  • De Stefano Walk Through American Rev. at 12:15pm
6.5
  • 4th grade CA Sings School Wide Performance at 8:45am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • Talent Show Dress Rehearsal at 1:45pm

6.6
  • Talent Show at 8:45am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • End of attendance month 10
  • AR Goals Deadline

Week of June 9, 2025
6.9
  • 1st grade Spring Sing at 8:40am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • 2nd grade Spring Sing at 1:50pm
  • Hawes Hawk Reunion at 3pm (senior class of 2025)
6.10
  • All School Assembly at 8:45am 
  • 4th grade Inside the Outdoors Assembly 11:35 
  • 3rd grade Inside the Outdoors Assembly 10:35 
  • 5th grade Ebike Assembly at 1:30pm
6.11
  • 3rd grade HB Sings Schoolwide Performance at 8:45am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • 3rd grade HB Sings Parent Performance at 1:30pm
6.12
  • 5th grade Rocket Launch

6.13
  • TK Donuts with Dad at 8am
  • 3rd grade Spring Sing Performance at 10:35am
  • 4th grade Spring Sing Performance at 1:45pm
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5

Week of June 16, 2025
6.16
  • 3rd/4th grade Egg Drop 8:45am
  • TK Spring Sing Performance at 10:45am
  • Lunch on the grass for grades 1-5
  • 5th grade Skating Party 9:45am-12:15pm
  • Kinder Spring Sing Performance at 1pm
6.17
  • 5th grade Promotion at 10am
  • TK Water Olympics 12:40pm
6.18
  • Last Day of School! (early dismissal)
  • 5th grade Chalk Festival
  • 2nd grade spelling bee
  • SDC Field Trip
  • Clap Out at 1:20pm
  • End of 3rd Trimester/Report cards sent home
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