Dear Hawes Families,

Thank you for an incredible first two weeks of school! Your support, positivity, and partnership have made the start to our year one filled with energy, joy, and learning.

A BIG shout-out to our following amazing PTSA and parent volunteers:

Thanks to Carrie Piscotty for making the first day of school celebration fun and festive and all the parent volunteers who come to help: Joe Piscotty, Sarah Kreig, Jeniece Harris, Lana Blankenship, April Bassett, and Alaleh Khosrowpour; to Sarah Kreig for arranging the Kona Ice Trucks; to all the parent volunteers who spent their last week of summer organizing the school folders and flyers: Christine Grossman, Derek Grossman, April Bassett, Mary Wilson, Jennifer Minevich, Karolina Tyra-Baxter, Kristin Becking, Sarah Kreig, and Sarah Belitz; to Kira Babb for hosting the welcome back luncheon for all the teachers before school started; to Alice Needham for her 'behind the scenes' work and; AND to our amazing PTSA Board led by President Kristen Hardin!

We look forward to welcoming you to our Back-to-School Night this week 9/18/25. This adult-only evening is an important time to connect with your child's teacher, hear about classroom expectations, and learn how we can work together to ensure every student thrives.

Your presence makes a difference, and we hope to see you there!

With gratitude,

Dr. Fran Hansell (Principal)

Back-to-School-Night 9/18/25. ADULTS ONLY!

6:00-6:20 pm K-5 Welcome, Teacher Intro's, & PTSA Announcements (Lunch Tables)

6:25-6:55 K-5 Presentation # 1 (Classrooms)

7:00-7:30 pm K-5 Presentation # 2 (Classrooms)

TK - 12:10

K/3 - 1:26

4/5 - 1:35

Thank you for making a note of this and for planning to pick your child up on time.

Parking Lot Safety - Bus Ramp Effective 9/22/25 buses will be dropping off and picking up students at the bus ramp (in front of TK/K gate). Cars only will be in the valet line. We hope this will alleviate traffic and help the flow of traffic. PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD/REN AND DO NOT PARK IN STAFF PARKING LOT. If you have a Handicap placard in your car, please come into the office for details.

Arrival time no earlier than 8:15 am! Please do not drop off your child early, as there is no supervision. Thank you!

TK Dismissal - Back gate Effective 9/22/25 TK students will be dismissed by their teachers at the back gate. This is a safer option for students to play, if parents like to chat after school.

E-Bikes/E-Scooters Please remind your child NOT TO RIDE THEIR E-VEHICLES ON CAMPUS AT ANY TIME FOR SAFETY!

Absent? Please contact the office We encourage you to plan your trips over the scheduled breaks. Please make plans for day trips to Disneyland etc. for the weekend. We all understand how difficult it is when we are absent form work and the same holds true for students.

If your child is truly sick, please keep them home. 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 calling the school office at : 714.963.8302 then press 1.

Independent Study Contracts 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:

School Site Council Please let Dr. Hansell know if you are interested in joining the council for two years. We have two open parent spaces (I have one applicant). Deadline to notify me of your interest will be 9/19/25 by 3:00 pm.

Counselor Corner Welcome to a new and exciting school year! As part of the school counseling program, our counselor Ms. Samoniantz, will be visiting classrooms throughout the year to provide engaging social-emotional lessons. These lessons explore essential skills that can encourage students to understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible choices.

For the month of September, Ms. Samoniantz will be starting off the year with a "Meet the School Counselor" lesson, where she will introduce herself and explain what her role as a school counselor consists of. Pleas reach out to her with any questions regarding classroom guidance lessons at asamoniantz@hbcsd.us

Thank you!

Hawes PTSA invites you to participate in REFLECTIONS ARTS PROGRAM! This year's theme - "I BELONG!"

A great opportunity for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and life. Students are encouraged to submit their entry form and an original piece of art to the front office in any of the following categories:

Hawes recognizes all entries and selects students whose artwork best symbolizes this year's theme to represent our school districtwide.

We look forward to the beautiful and creative pieces our Hawes Hawks will share!

Questions: hawesreflections@gmail.com or check out CA Reflections website for rules and additional information:

Hawktoberfest Open to all in our school community. 3:30-6:00 pm on Thursday 10/16/25. All students are encouraged to wear costumes. However, they MUST NOT INCLUDE MASKS, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND NOR BLOODY/SCARY ACCESSORIES. Wristbands must be purchased for entry - all kids 3-16. Food Trucks will also be here (more info coming soon).

Contact: HawesPTSA@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering or have any helpful connections.

Birthday Marquee Details

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

If your child's birthday falls on a week that the school is not open (e.g. winter break/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.

Purchase here: https://hawesptsa.myshopify.com/products/placeholder-birthday-posting-on-marquis

Corporate Sponsors With over 480 students, your business will be directly connected to local households. Put your business front and center and help support valuable programs for our students.

SPIRIT WEAR NEW SPIRIT WEAR LINE LAUNCHING SOON! Purchase details coming soon!

September 18: Early Dismissal Day - TK- 12:10 pm,

K/3 - 1:26 pm, and 4/5 - 1:35 pm.

September 18: Back to School Night (adults only).

September 23: Last day to purchase birthday marquee message.

September 25: PTSA general assembly meeting at 8:45 am in the activity room.

September 29: school library opens this week.

Calling all 4th and 5th Graders: Do you love to sing? Coming this October, you have the opportunity to join the Hawes Hawks Choir with Mrs. Girardet! We begin this year with a musical production in February and end with the District Choral Festival performance right before Spring Break! This is a free program that meets on Fridays before school at 7:30 am in the activity room. First day is Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

Sign-ups are now open until Friday, September 26, 2025.

Bets,

Mrs. Girardet - Vocal Music Teacher

Date change due to airshow Family Picnic will be on 10/10/25 NOT 10/3/15. Please make a note of this change.