Hawes Highlights 9/29/25

Posted Date: 9/29/25 (5:00 PM)

Be Hawesome

Thank You

Dear Hawes Families,

Thank you for coming to the first Recognition Assembly last Friday. It was wonderful to recognize 56 students TK-5 for their outstanding SOAR Behavior) S-Show Respect, O-Own Your Actions, A-Always Be Kind, and R-Ready to Learn. What a surprise for everyone with an appearance form Ralph-E :) Many thanks to Mrs. Girardet who led the students in signing the school song.

We are actively seeking people to sign-up for the district sub pool. If you are interested or know of anyone who might be a good fit, and is looking for -part-time work, please ask them to reach out to HR to find out about applying, Thank you in advance!

I am excited to attend a training this week in Riverside on High Reliability Schools with our district personnel. At Hawes we are flying high and we know we can SOAR even higher ... stay tuned.

Please make sure you notify your child's teacher and the front office of any changes with Dismissal pick-ups for your child. It is essential that students get picked up on time and that changes are communicated as they occur. Please do not wait until the afternoon to notify the teacher/office, as they are busy working and may not see the message in time. We understand there may be emergency circumstances but whenever possible please notify us in a timely manner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

So many students showed school spirit last Friday in their Disney + attire. It really brings our school community together and we appreciate Student Council, Mrs. De Stefano, and Mrs. Rocha for their planning and preparation. Here are the following monthly Dress Up Days for your information.

FIRST TRIMESTER

October 31 - Crazy Day (wear crazy socks, hair, hats, etc.)
November 21 - Western Day (wear your boots, hats, etc.)
December 19 - Pajama Day (wear your favorite cozy PJ's)

You may see four orange cones in the front parking lot by the TK/K gate area. PLEASE walk onto the campus in between the cones for safety. We appreciate you not crossing the staff parking lot (by the bus zone) with your children. Please make sure you do not leave your bike where the bus drop-off area is ... thank you!

We look forward to seeing you at the Family Picnic on 10/10 (not 10/3) ... the Air Show is loud and may not be conducive for conversation at the picnic, so we hope to see you the following Friday. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you for reinforcing the SOAR behaviors with your child at home. The consistency will help to instill the values in your child and our partnership is essential in giving a clear and consistent message to all the students. Hawes Hawks are doing a great job and it truly takes a village!

Don't forget to sign-up for a conference with your child's teacher. It will be a great opportunity to hear about all the learning that has been going on during the first few months of the school year. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions about your child.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Fran Hansell

School Information

Information and Details

Thursdays will be Early Dismissal every week!

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.

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

Bikes Please make sure your child always brings a helmet if they are riding their bike to school.

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:

Independent Study Contracts are requested through Monica Jagiello (mjagiello@hbcsd.us) in the office.
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 Review Board (SARB).
Please be respectful of your teachers and staff who spend a great deal of time putting these contracts together.

PTSA News

FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Book Fair is here: September 29 – October 2! Come shop, explore, and discover your next favorite adventure

During the school day, students will visit the book fair with their class.
Parents can join their students to shop before school and after school (after 2:25pm on regular dismissal days, after 12pm for TK, and 1:25pm for K–5 on Thursday).
All visitors must enter through the office.

Book Fair Hours – Room 7:

Mon–Wed: 8:00am–3:00pm
Thurs: 8:00am–2:00pm

Visit the website to shop the online book fair (open Sept 26th - Oct 3rd) and to set up your eWallet. This is an easy way for kids to shop that's safe, cash-free, and independent!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/haweselementaryschool

Class Browsing Schedule:

Monday, 9/29

Borns

Volk

Adams

Nesmith (Oakes)

Groscot

Arsenault

Wilfert

Chalabian

Cook

Garton

Tuesday, 9/30

Rocha

Zeutzius

Largey

Steele

Raza

Zankich

DeStefano

Tucker

Messick

Wednesday, 10/1

Kramer

Penny

PTSA NEWS:

THANK YOU

Thank you to Kira Babb and Alaleh Khosrowpour for arranging the coffee and treats at the PTSA meeting last Thursday. Thank you to all who attended the meeting and to all the 2nd grade classes for doing such a great job on the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you to Devon O'Barr and Kristen Hardin for their continued work with spirit wear at the back gate. Thank you to Vanessa Egan for all her work prepping for this week's Book Fair!

USED BOOKS

Thank you to all who have donated books this past week in preparation for our Used Book Fair in the Spring. The next opportunity to donate books at the school will be at Hawktoberfest on October 16th. We will also be collecting board games and puzzles (no missing pieces), and old spirit wear to sell at the Used Book Fair.

If you have a large donation or would like to donate sooner, please email hawesptsa@gmail.com and we would be happy to arrange a drop off/pick up!

SPIRIT WEAR

The new Hawes Spirit Wear Collection is here for a limited time only. Please place your orders on our website by midnight on Friday October 3rd.

Sizing:

Please visit the website for more information on sizing. Unfortunately, there will be no way to exchange or return purchased items. If we see a need to have sample sizes at the back gate one final time before the ordering window closes, we'll send out a parentsquare text with that info.

Visit hawesptsa.org to place your order.

DIRECT DONATION

Thank you to those families who have already donated! We're off to a great start! Please visit our website for more information on our donation levels and incentives. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to continue funding all the amazing programs and events at Hawes!

--Donate $50 or more before October 5th to be entered into a drawing for a free Hawktoberfest ticket!

--Does your Employer have a donor matching program? It's a great way to maximize your donation and we will offer you all the incentives that come with the higher donor level!

Visit hawesptsa.org for mo

WHAT'S NEW?

SPIRIT WEAR

The new Hawes Spirit Wear Collection is here for a limited time only. Please place your orders on our website by midnight on October 3rd.

Sizing:

Some youth sizes may run small so if your child is in between sizes, please order up. Some older students who are above average in height and weight may want to consider adult sizes. Lastly, the crop shirt for girls comes in Women sizes only. For most students interested in this crop shirt, the adult XS and Small ensures an appropriate fit for school. There will be no way to exchange or return purchased items. Please email Devon with any questions about sizing or you can visit us at the back gate after school on Monday and Friday this week to see samples sizes and place your order. devonsakai@yahoo.com

DIRECT DONATION

The Direct Donation Campaign has officially launched! Please visit our website for more information on our donation levels and incentives. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to continue funding all the amazing programs and events at Hawes! Donate $50 or more before October 5th to be entered into a drawing for a free Hawktoberfest ticket!

BE IN THE KNOW:

-Yearbook Flyers have gone home. You receive 10% off if you purchase a yearbook before October 31st.

CHARLESTON WRAP FUNDRAISER kicks off this week! Coming home in the folders this week is our Charleston Wrap fundraiser that runs from September 26th thru October 17th. Please consider shopping with us. PTSA earns 40% from the purchases. This is a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping and the wrapping paper is great too!

-Running Club Flyer and Sign-Ups are coming home this week! Be on the lookout!

-Reflections:

The Hawes PTSA invites you to participate in the Reflections Art Program! This year's theme is "I Belong!"

The Reflections Arts Program provides opportunities 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 the following categories:

Visual Arts
Music Composition (recording)
Literature (print)
Dance Choreography (video)
Film Production (video)
Photography (print)

The deadline to participate this year is Friday, October 17, 2025! To learn more and download the entry form, please visit:

https://www.pta/org/home/programs/reflections

Please fill out and PRINT and submit to the front office along with your artwork!

As always, all PTSA information can also be found on our website www.hawesptsa.org and please follow us on instagram@hawes_ptsa

Upcoming Events

September 29: School Library opens this week. Dance Classes start this week.

October 1: School Picture Day (Pre order @ www.PhotoHouseCA.com)

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.

Enter through the front office no earlier than 7:20 am

Best,

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.

Hawes Dress Up day - October 31 - Crazy Day (wear crazy socks, hair. hats etc.)

Every Thursday is Early Dismissal -

TK 12:10 pm

K-3 1:26 pm

4-5 1:35 pm

We appreciate your promptness in picking up your child.

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