Welcome Back!
Principal's Message

We completed our first full week of school and it was a success!  I am thrilled to share that the permanent gates at the front of the school were installed on Tuesday!  Our grass is growing on our field and we may even get to play on it sooner than we expected!  

As I walked through classrooms this week, I beamed with pride as I watched our teachers implement engaging lessons.  Our students dreamed about their futures, painted, filled buckets, explained their mathematical thinking, collaborated on STEM challenges, built ecocolumns (aquariums and terrariums in one space), learned about CA history, played with green screens, met new friends and more.  A cadre of students volunteered themselves (without prompting) to help clean our lunch area - amazing!! It has been a BUSY week and we have just begun.  Thank you to all who started following @Hawesprincipal on Twitter.  You are seeing a day in the life of a Hawes Hawk!

On Thursday, we hope that you join us for an adults only event - Back to School Night.  If you need child care, please see the Y flyer below.  During this evening, our teacher will share information about the curriculum, grade level standards/activities and how you can help support your child at home.  It is an important night as well as being a great way to see old friends and meet new ones!  We start at 6 pm in the lunch area!

#backtoschoolnight #engagedlearning  #behawesome #hawesnation



Kudos
#hawesvolunteersrock

Special thanks to the many who gave time and energy to support our work at Hawes:
 
  • to Heather Lloyd and Nancy Betka for sprucing up our school garden; 
  • to Nancy Betka, Jen Evans, Megan Hauge, Trisha Chin and Gabriel Hernandez for passing out popsicles to all of our students at dismissal on Friday!
  • to RalphE for spreading school spirit on Friday!

Join the PTSA
students too!

Join us in continuing to support and provide enrichment programs and a solid education foundation for our children!!

Please consider joining the Hawes PTSA.    We ask that every member of the family join. Its $10 per person!

2 simple ways to join:

Search for Hawes Elementary and Sign up!

or

Fill out the envelope sent home in your child's first day packet and return to the front office!

First meeting is September 26th at 8:45 am! See you there!


Data Confirmation
One last piece

Thank you to all who confirmed data on the Aeries parent portal prior to school starting!  Be sure to send in the data confirmation form with your signature!  We need this form for ALL students - kindergarten through 5th grade!

Valet
Without volunteers, we can't offer this service!

We need your help!  Our morning valet drop off system requires at least one parent every day.  If every single parent volunteered just ONE day a year, we would have more than enough help and could easily continue to have a drop off place.  

You can sign up for one day...one week.. or whatever works for you!!

Go to: 


to sign-up and get plugged into the schedule!


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PTSA Direct Donation Campaign


We heard You .... and we made change!
No Fall Fundraiser this year...ONLY DIRECT DONATION!
Make your Money Count!!

Funds raised by the PTSA go directly to programs and learning materials for your child. You can donate with a check, credit card or online at:

  

PLEASE FORWARD THIS LINK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!
  • EVERY dollar counts!!  No matter how big or small your donation, you are helping to continue the PTSA funded enrichment programs. Any and all donations are welcome and appreciated! 
  • All students who contribute, big or small, will receive a prize at our Spin the Wheel Friday events!
  • For more information, please visit: PTSA Direct Donation Campaign

Purchase birthday message now!
Deadline is this Friday, September 20

Have a Hawes Hawk you would like to wish a special Happy Birthday or Happy Half Birthday to on the Hawes Marquee? 

Birthday Announcements can be purchased for $20 at hawesptastore.com 

*Please note the deadline below All birthday announcements for October 2019 - June 2020 MUST be purchased at the above website by Friday, September 20. 

2019 - 2020 Birthday marquee announcements will no longer be available for purchase after Friday, September 20.

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Back to School Night
Thursday, September 19 - adults only please

Please join us on Thursday, September 19 for an informational PARENTS ONLY night at school. During this event, parents will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and hear about the expectations, learning and activities planned for the class/grade level. 

The evening schedule is as follows: 
  • 6 pm: Opening in the lunch area with Principal, PTA and introduction of teachers 
  • 6:25 - 6:55 pm: Teacher presentations (Mrs. Wisman will present to 1st grade parents.)
  • 7 - 7:25 pm: Teacher presentations (Mrs. Wisman will present to 2nd grade parents.)
So that you may be focused on this information, this evening is an adults only event.  If you need childcare for the evening, please consider using the YMCA onsite.  See the flyer for additional information:  Back to School Night Child Care by the Y

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Independent Study Requests
Plan ahead please!


Regular attendance at school is vital to the success and progress of all of our students.  With the lessons that our teachers implement, it is impossible to replicate their great instruction when a student is absent.  We ask that you do your best to plan trips, outings and appointments after school or on holidays.


 

If you can't do this, please know that you can request an independent study contract when your child will miss school for 5 or more days.  Please follow these guidelines for the request:


 

  • Notify the school office (not just the teacher) that you would like to request an independent study and include the dates that your child will be absent.
  • Notifications must be made TWO weeks in advance so that paperwork can be completed and the teacher has time to organize and plan the assignments.
  • Parent must sign the independent study contract.
  • All work assigned must be completed and returned to school for the student to receive credit for work and absences. 

 

Picture Day
Wednesday, September 18

Order online before Picture Day by going to:



Picture Day ID:  RO159029Y0

Order forms can also be returned with your student on Wednesday during Picture Day! 

If you order online, you do  NOT need to bring in the order form.  


Drop off
How early?

Please remember that students should not be dropped off at school an earlier than 8:10 am.  Playground supervision starts at that time.  


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Additional Flyers
More information about opportunities and programs

Please click on the links for additional information:

 

YMCA Newsletter

AR Volunteer Sign Up
 



Highlights for the Week
week of September 16- 20

ST Math progress goal for this week is:  3%

Monday, September 16: 
  • Morning announcements
Tuesday, September 17: 
  • Constitution Day
  • HBCSD Special Board meeting at 6 pm at the District Office Center
Wednesday, September 18: 
  • Picture Day

Thursday, September 19: 

  • Early Thursday dismissal times: gr K-3 @ 1:26 pm/gr. 4-5 @ 1:35 pm 
  • Back to School Night (see above for details) - Adults only event 

Friday, September 20: 

  • Wear Hawes colors today and show your school spirit!  New spirit wear is available to purchase at:  hawesptastore.com
  • Mission Accomplished Reading Celebration
Upcoming Events: 
9.23 - School library re-opens
9.26 - PTA Meeting at 8:45 am 
9.27 - All school assembly at 8:45 am
9.30 - Keyboarding with Mr. Montgomery begins
9.30 - Fall Book Fair all week 
9.30 - Gift Wrap sales begin
10.2 - Keyboarding with Mr. Montgomery begins for students in grades K-5 

Check out our google school calendar for the entire year on our website at: 


Contact
Julie Jennings, Principal
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
714.963.8302

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-Derrick Bell