Updates and Other Important Information
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Hawes Elementary School is committed to all students succeeding in a rigorous core curriculum. We believe in the importance of a strong home and school connection to ensure that our students acquire the skills needed to be life-long learners. We believe in teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect. We embrace risk-taking, creativity and an openness to new ideas and technologies. We believe that a positive self-esteem and social responsibility are goals for all and that our students, through a love of learning, will be challenged to reach their highest potential! We believe in aiming for the remarkable!
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Principal's Message
As we wrap up one of the strangest years I have had in my career, I thank you for really committing to and "hanging in" with us through some challenging circumstances. I, as many of you in your careers, have found myself seeking to accomplish tasks in a variety of new and different manners. I have continually noted for people that the work still needs to get done, but it's how we accomplish is that has changed. Most importantly, thank you for your work as your child's first teacher. This year, you were provided the opportunity to dig a little deeper on that front and also serve as their second (school) teacher. This while you continued in your other roles of work and family management. It was asking a lot, and, even though I know your children are your first priority, you now had a longer list of first priorities. I appreciate your support and dedication in seeing it through. I am aware that we will have additional work to do with our fall return (extra practice, instruction, and review). But, because of your efforts, our students will come back with stronger maintenance of skills. Thank you, again, for your time and efforts in supporting learning, both in the building and remotely!
Thank you, as well, to our families who chose to attend Hawes as part of their child's elementary education on an inter-district transfer. You have been an important part of our classrooms, school, and program for many years. We appreciate the contributions you have made and the support you have provided as we worked to constantly grow and develop as a school. Your children have made friendships and bonds that will last long after school changes have been completed. You have left an indelible mark on our school, and we have appreciated you as members of our team.
Thank you, also, to our incredible PTSA and PTSA leadership. They, too, have had to make many quick adjustments to their work and plans to appropriately wrap up our year. The pandemic response required changes to field trips, our spring fling completion, and many other site activities. PTSA and PTSA leadership were thoughtful, strategic, and mindful of our resources as they approached the completion of our year and programs. Their work stands out as an incredible example of what can be accomplished when a team pulls together. Because of their efforts, Hawes will have a new piece of playground equipment on the main playground in September.
Thank you to our staff (teachers and support staff) who continued to step up in these challenging times and provide learning opportunities for our students, some while wearing their parent hats, dealing with illness and more. Their perseverance and grit continues to amaze me! As you know some of our staff will be leaving us. Others will be changing grade levels. Depending on enrollment over the summer, these changes are in the works: Mrs. Steele will be joining the first grade team; Mrs. Zeutzius will be teaching a 2/3 combination GATE class; Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Garton will be back in 3rd grade; Mrs. Tucker will be looping her students to 5th grade; and, Mrs. Africano will be teaching a 4/5 combination class.
Finally, I thank my lucky stars each day that I am a part of the Hawes community. I know that there are many unknowns for us as we move forward and that life continues to challenge us in unexpected ways. But I also have no doubt that we will all the okay and new possibilities will present themselves. I am excited to see what is in store for us! But for now, I hope that all have a safe and relaxing summer!
#haveagreatsummer #foreverhawk #HawesNation #BeHawesome
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HBCSD Return to School Survey
HBCSD is seeking your input regarding our return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. The input from you, our HBCSD families, is an essential part of our planning process to safely open our schools. The surveys have been sent directly to parent emails beginning on June 17. The email was sent by David Rochman with the subject line: HBCSD Return to School Survey. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. Reminder emails will be sent until the closing date of June 26. Please use the open ended questions to provide us more detailed information about your experience and concerns, especially if you have multiple children in our schools.
The plans to safely reopen schools will continue to be developed and evolve throughout the summer as more information becomes available. Follow up information with more specific details regarding our 2020-2021 plans will be sent to families at a later date. We appreciate your input and hope you continue to be well through these uncertain times.
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HBCSD Creative Visions Virtual Art Show
For 14 years, Huntington Beach City School District held its annual Creative Visions Art Show each spring at the Huntington Beach Art Center to celebrate the artistic expression of visual and performing arts of our students. Although we were unable to gather in person this year, we hope that you will join us in celebrating the creativity of our students by browsing the online art gallery, viewing performance videos, and experiencing the educational opportunities available through the
Creative Visions Virtual Art Show. Enjoy!
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Welcome to our New Head Custodian!
We are beyond excited to welcome Wences Facundo to Hawes! Wences has been an employee in our district for many years and comes to us from Perry and Smith. When others speak of Wences, only positive comments are heard - cleanest school around, nicest person in the world, hardest worker of all, cares about kids and always busy. We are thrilled to have him start at Hawes this week and have no doubt that he will be an integral part of our team!
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Preppy K comes to Hawes
Beginning in September, Hawes will be the new home of the district Preppy K and TK programs. With this program comes some amazing teachers. Joining the Hawes staff in the Preppy K program are: Lisa Groscost, Tami Jean and Tara Holmes. Please help me welcome them!
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Class Act Family Night
With school closures due to COVID-19, we were not able to host our Class Act Family Night. So, this year, during these unprecedented times, we are bringing this event to you virtually. We encourage you to spend an evening with your family enjoying this experience. This link is only available to our school community and will not be shared in other modes.
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Immunizations are Required
Note from the District Nurse
Please note that immunization requirements must be met in order for your student to start school in the fall. The Orange County Health Care Agency and the Orange County Department of Education have clearly communicated that immunization requirements will not be waived or relaxed, in spite of the COVID-19 situation. Your student will be unable to start school without the required vaccines or a medical exemption. Please refer to
shotsforschool.org
if you have any questions about vaccine requirements.
Thank you,
Kathi Homer, RN, BSN, PHN
Credentialed School Nurse
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School Supplies for Next Year
We are using Yubbler again for our school supply list! With Covid-19, this is an easy way to purchase individual student supplies and avoid going to the store. If you purchase now through July, you will also receive a discount on your purchase! And even better, our PTSA (translate to mean our students!) wins because 50% of the profit from your purchases is returned to school!
Click on this link to get your coupon and purchase your supplies for next year!
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It's time to register!
!!Attention!! Enrollment for the 2020/2021 school year is open to all NEW students (TK - 8th) who are NOT currently attending a school in HBCSD. Please go to
www.hbcsd.k12.ca.us
, click "Enrollment", enter your home address in the
MySchoolLocator
to determine your school of residence, complete the online pre-enrollment, gather the appropriate documents, and make an "appointment" with your school of residence. Please spread the word to local HB families and get it done today!
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¡¡Atención!! La inscripción para el año escolar 2020/2021 está abierta a todos los NUEVOS estudiantes (TK - 8th) que NO asisten actualmente a una escuela en HBCSD. Vaya a
www.hbcsd.k12.ca.us
, haga clic en "Enrollment (Inscripción)", ingrese su domicilio en
MySchoolLocator
para determinar su escuela de residencia, complete la preinscripción en línea, reúna los documentos apropiados y haga una "cita" con tu escuela de residencia."
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School Calendar for 2020-2021
During the last Board of Trustees Meeting, our school calendar for the upcoming year (2020-2021) was approved. Please check out the link. The following are some of the key dates:
First day of school:
September 10, 2020
Thanksgiving break:
Nov. 23- 27, 2020
Winter break:
Dec. 21 - Jan.1, 2021
Spring break:
April 5 - 9, 2021
Last day of school:
June 25, 2021
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Still have AR and Library Books at home?
A bin is outside of our office doors for a quick drop off of any AR and/or Library books. Thank you for returning any books that are still at home!
The bin is accessible from 8:00 - 3 pm Monday and Tuesday of this week only. After Tuesday, the school office is closed.
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Leaving Hawes? Unsubscribe to the Enews
If this is your last week at Hawes and you wish to no longer receive the weekly Enews, please scroll to the bottom of this email and look for the link to unsubscribe. It is easy and YOU are the only one that can do it!
If you are remaining at Hawes, please do not unsubscribe as important information will continue to be shared in this mode!
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Social- Emotional Resources and Support for Students/Families
HBCSD school psychologists have put together a website filled with social-emotional resources and tools to support our students and families during this difficult time. Please check this out!
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