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Hawes Highlights 5/18/26

Posted Date: 05/17/26 (05:00 PM)


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Be Hawesome

Dear Hawes Families,

Thank you to those who attended Beach Day. A special shoutout to our amazing PTSA for sponsoring the first Hawes Beach Day.

State Testing for Students in grades 3-5: This week we are focused on completing all of the state testing for students who were absent and missed some of the tests.

Our Open House is this Thursday. We hope that you are able to join us, to check out your child's work for the year as well as visit classrooms to see what is in store for learning in the coming year. Please take some time to visit the activity room and enjoy the PTSA reflections art exhibit. We are so proud of our Hawks' creativity and look forward to students participating in next year's program. The used book fair will be open in P31 for one last chance to purchase some books for your child's summer reading. Thank you to PTSA for making this a successful first ever event at Hawes.

We ask that YOU supervise your child at all times during this event as we do NOT have supervision on the playground. The Hawes park gate, kinder gate and the gate by the library will be open for access. Please do not allow older siblings with e-bikes to enter the campus. Thank you.

Open House Schedule
  • TK from 5-6pm
  • Kindergarten-Grade 5: 6-7pm

Open House Snake: On Friday morning, our students will parade through the classrooms to see the amazing work of all of our students.

Talent Show Music due: The submission deadline for digital music is Wednesday, May 20th. For questions, please email hawestalentshow@gmail.com

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

Please don't forget to nominate a special parent, teacher, or staff member that has contributed to your child's educational experience. The QR code for nominations is below and the deadline is Monday May 18, 2026!

We encourage families to continue checking ParentSquare regularly for important reminders, updates, and event information throughout the month. We have included the end-of-year calendar with many events that are going on. Thank you for reviewing it and coming to support your child's participation when you can. We value your partnership and are truly better when we work together.

In Partnership Always,

Dr. Fran Hansell

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.

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.

End-of-Year Calendar of Events

-------------------------Upcoming Events-------------------------

Week of May 18, 2026
5/20
· Talent Show Music Due Today
5/21
· Open House TK @5pm, K-5 @6pm
5/22
· K-2 Multitudes Reading Screener Results
     go home

Week of May 25, 2026
5/25
· Memorial Day - No school
5/26
· Harvest of the Month
· 5th grade trip to Sowers 9-11am
· Talent Show Auditions Day #1 2:55-4pm
5/27
· CA Sings Parent Performance 1:40-2:40pm
· Middle School Parent Visit Night at 6pm
5/28
· General PTSA Meeting at 8:30am (earlier due
to Market Day)
· 5th grade Market Day 9-10am
· Talent Show Auditions Day #2 1:45-3pm
5/29
· All School Assembly at 8:45am
· Library closes

Week of June 1, 2026 -
6/4
· Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 1:45-2:45pm
6/5
· Talent Show at 8:45am
· 1st grade Spring Sing Dress Rehearsal
     at 11:20am
· 2nd grade Spring Sing Dress Rehearsal
at 1:30pm

Week of June 8, 2026
6/8
· 1st grade Spring Sing Performance at 8:45am
· 2nd grade Spring Sing Performance at 1:50pm
· Hawes Hawk Reunion at 3pm (senior class of 2026)
6/9
· 3rd grade HB Sings Parent Performance at 1:30pm
6/10
· 5th grade Walk Through at 8:45am (De Stefano)
· 5th grade Walk Through at 12:15pm (Rocha)
· 1st grade End of Year Party 11-12:30
6/11
· 5th grade Walk Through at 8:45am (Zankich)
· 3rd grade Egg Drop 8:45am
· 3rd grade Spring Sing Dress Rehearsal at 11:20am
· 4th grade Spring Sing Dress Rehearsal at 12:00pm
6/12
· TK Donuts with Dad at 8am
· All School Assembly at 8:45am
· 5th grade Rocket Launch 9:30am - 12:00pm
· 3rd grade Spring Sing Performance at 10:35am
· 4th grade Spring Sing Performance at 2:00pm

Week of June 15, 2026
6/15
· TK Spring Sing Performance at 8:45am
· Kinder Spring Sing Performance at 9:30am
· 5th grade Skating Party 9:45am-12:15pm
6/16
· 5th grade Promotion at 10am
6/17
· Last Day of School! (early dismissal)
· Report Cards Go Home
· 5th grade Chalk Festival
· 2nd grade spelling bee
· SDC Field Trip to FV Bowl at 10:00am
· Clap Out at 1:20pm
· End of 3rd Trimester
· 8th grade Promotion

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.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

State Testing Makeups: are 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.

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

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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