Hawes Highlights 5/11/26

Posted Date: 05/10/26 (05:00 PM)

Be Hawesome

Dear Hawes Families,

I hope all the mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day! As we move into this busy and exciting month of May, I want to take a moment to celebrate all of the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and special adults who pour love, encouragement and care into the lives of our students each and everyday. Your support, partnership, and unwavering dedication help our Hawks SOAR, and we are deeply grateful for all you do.

May is always one of the busiest - and most joyful - months of the school year! From performances and field trips to open house events, celebrations, and end-of-year activities, our campus is filled with energy, learning, and special memories in the making. Thank you in advance for your flexibility, support, and partnership as we navigate a full calendar together.

We encourage families to continue checking ParentSquare regularly for important reminders, updates, and event information throughout the month. Together, we will finish the year strong while celebrating the growth, accomplishments, and spirit of our amazing Hawes students.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Hawes community.

In Partnership Always,

Dr. Fran Hansell

Yearbook Cover Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated! Our Top 5 Finalists are as follows:

Charlotte Hoppe (Yearbook Winner - 4th Grade Garton)

Teagan Sasso (Folder Winner - 4th grade Garton)

Rachel Greer (4th Grade Tucker)

Avery Haller (4th Grade Tucker)

Brooklyn Rizzi (1st Grade Wilfert)

Honorary Service Awards Nominations

We are excited to begin the nomination process for next year's Hawes School Associations (HSA)/PTSA leadership team! Our parent organizations play an incredibly important role in helping build connection, support school events, celebrate students and staff, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. If you are interested in being nominated or would like to nominate another parent, please access the QR code.

K-5 Parent Picnic - Jersey Mike's

The K-5 parent picnic scheduled for Friday May 15. This event will occur during normal lunch times. Parents of students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to bring lunch and have a picnic with their child. Please remember that non-school age, non-Hawes students (babies, toddlers, etc.) are not permitted to this event due to liability and the nature of the event. Refer to the flier for details.

Hawes Skate Party

Grab your skates and join us for a fun-filled Hawes Family Skate Party! We are excited to invite our Hawes community to some laughter, music, and family fun as well roll into the end of the school year together. Events like these help strengthen the connections that make Hawes such a special place for students and families alike.

Hawes Beach Day

We are excited to invite our Hawes families to a fun and relaxing Hawes beach day on Sunday, May 17! This is a wonderful opportunity for families, students, and staff to come together outside of school to connect, laugh, play, and enjoy time as a community by the ocean. This is an informal family event, and all children must be supervised by a parent of guardian at all times.

We hope many of our Hawes Hawks can join us for a day of sunshine, smiles, and community connection. See you at the beach!

Hawes Hawks Reunion

We are excited to announce our upcoming Hawes Alumni Reunion - a special opportunity to reconnect, celebrate memories, and honor the generations of students, and staff who have helped make Hawes such a meaningful part of our community.

School Information

Hawes Defining Behaviors

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: Last day to complete an ISC is May 29! 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.

Get a Start on 1st Day Supplies

Upcoming Events

State Testing: continues this week for students in grades 3-5. Testing schedules start at the beginning of the day and continue through to morning recess. Please make sure your child arrives on time and is ready to focus.

Talent Show Registrations: closes at the end of the day on Monday, May 11.

2nd Grade Wax Museum: is this week. Mrs. Zeutzuis' class will be presenting on Tuesday, Mrs. Nesmith on Wednesday, and Mrs. Cook on Thursday. Please look for more information from these classroom teachers.

Kinder Centennial Farms Field Trip: is this Thursday. Please look for an email from your child's teacher with specific information.

K-5 Parent Picnic: is scheduled for Friday May 15.

5th Grade Promotion: 6/16 @ 10am. More details to follow.

PTSA Updates:

Hawes Yearbooks - for sale! To purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook, go to: www:treering.com/1015616553293855

Upcoming Calendar

Week of May 11, 2026

5/11 - Talent Show Registration Closes Today

5/12 - Zeutzius Wax Museum 8:45am

5/13 - Nesmith Wax Museum 8:45am

5/14 - Kinder Centennial Farm Field Trip

-Cook Wax Museum at 8:45am

-Hawes Skate Party 4-6pm

5/15 - K-5 Parent Picnic (regular lunch times)

5/17 (Sunday) - Hawes Beach Day 2-5:30pm

*6/17 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)*

Inclement Weather Dismissal: All gates will be opened (back gate, TK/K gate, and front library gate). Students are picked up from the classrooms. ONLY ESN 3-5 class may enter through the front office due to mobility issues of some students and being an interior classroom. These parents may park in the valet line and enter through the office. NO OTHER PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO WALK THROUGH OFFICE TO PICK UP SIBLINGS, RATHER THEY WALK OUTSIDE TO PICK UP THROUGH THE GATES. (If a child is in K and there are older siblings to be picked up, please exit to the front of school and walk through the library gate, not through the front office.) This will be added to the Handbook. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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