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Hawes Highlights 1/05/26

Posted Date: 01/04/26 (05:00 PM)


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Be Hawesome

Welcome Back!

Dear Hawes Families,

Welcome back, Hawes families! Thank you for your generous gifts and thoughtful kindness - it truly means so much. We're excited for a wonderful 2026 year of learning and growth full of celebration, connection, meaningful conversations, commitment, and courage as we learn and grow together! It's going to be a great year!

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

Please review the following from Communications Director Angulo regarding - Early Childhood Education Informational Meeting – Families Invited!

Families with children entering Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), or Kindergarten are invited to attend HBCSD’s Virtual Early Childhood Education Informational Meeting. This session will provide an overview of our early learning programs and what families can expect as their child begins their educational journey.

Topics include enrollment and registration, immunization requirements, ways to support early learning at home, and a live Q&A.

Meeting Dates

English Session
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Spanish Session
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM

Both sessions will be recorded and shared on the TK/Kindergarten website for families who are unable to attend live.

Looking forward to seeing your child tomorrow!

In Partnership Always, and #BeHawesome,

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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