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Hawes Highlights 12/22/25

Posted Date: 12/21/25 (05:08 PM)


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Be Hawesome

Thank You

Dear Hawes Families,

Thank you, Hawes Families and students, for the thoughtful gifts, kind cards, and heartfelt messages shared during this season. Your generosity and support truly mean so much. On behalf of the entire Hawes Staff, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy Happy New Year filled with peace and hope.

After School Programs Session 2 start 1/12/26. Click on the link to sign up. Deadline is 1/9/26.

School starts up again 1/5/26 - Happy New Year to you all!

In Partnership Always,

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!

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 from work and the same holds true for students.

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. THANK YOU for doing all you can to bring your child to school every day and to minimize the amount of time they are absent due to vacations etc. We appreciate you taking trips during non-student days whenever possible.

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, your child must complete all the work for the Independent Study Contract.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

School starts up again 1/5/26.

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 on time.
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