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HAWKINS HAPPENINGS
April 19, 2024
Hawkins Elementary
Chris McAuliffe - Principal
Address: 8900 Lee Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/52
Bell Schedule
First Bell: 9:00 AM
Second Bell: 9:05 AM
Dismissal Time: Begins at 3:55 PM (Final Bell 3:57)
Calendar
4/22 - Earth Day
4/23 - MOD Pizza Dine for Dollars
5/4 - PTO Meeting 9:15
5/27 - Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
5/31 - Family Fun Night
6/12 - Last Day of School
Lunch Schedule
Lunch/Recess Schedule
JK/K - 11:10 - 11:55
1st - 11:40 - 12:25
2nd - 12:10 - 12:55
3rd - 12:40 - 1:25
4th - 1:10 - 1:55
From the Principal
Happy Friday Hawkins Families,
Another great week here at Hawkins! I had a wonderful time watching our Unified Team practicing their cornhole skills. What a great program for our school. On Thursday, we had our last Huddle of the year. We talked about Generosity and the ways you can show it. Each student came up with several ideas they were going to try. Looking ahead, one of our amazing students will be honored with a trip to Disney through the Make-a-Wish Foundation (story below). I will be visiting my daughter next week, and will not have internet service. In my absence. Mr. Storey will be filling in. If you have any questions or concerns that need to be addressed before I return, his email is storeys@brightonk12.com. Finally, I wanted to remind you that our placement consideration form is up until May 3rd. This is your opportunity to let us know the kind of teacher you would like for your child next year. Have a great week everyone.
Mr. McAuliffe
Mrs. Cowher's Kindergarten Class
🌎🌍Earth Day Community Service Project🌍🌏
As part of their community service project and in honor of Earth Day, Hawkins kindergartener's decorated Kroger paper shopping bags. Students used their creativity to decorate an earth day theme. Once completed the bags will be given back to Kroger to use for customer's groceries.
Parent Volunteers
All parent volunteers must undergo a background check in order to volunteer at Hawkins. If you have not done so yet and are planning on volunteering at Hawkins (field day, classroom volunteer etc.)Click on the link below to access Brighton Area Schools Background Check Form.
Ad Space Available On Hawkins 24-25 Friday Folders
Every year National School Folders provides free Friday folders for Hawkins students. This is made possible by the generous support of local sponsorship. There are two way to help sponsor the 24-25 Hawkins Friday folder:
- Business sponsorship: $350 (a discounted ad price) which includes a business ad on the 24-25 school folder.
- Personal sponsorship: $75 which includes your name on the back of the folder as a sponsor.
For more information on how to sponsor an ad, please contact our National School Folders representative Bob Lundwall at lundwallbob@gmail.com or 586-405-1144
Darkowski News Network
Medication at School
A quick reminder about the board policy regarding medication: All medication including over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, TUMS, cough drops, etc.) must have a MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM. This form requires both the parent's and the medical provider's signature. Without both signatures, we cannot give medication to your student. Also, the school cannot provide this medication. You must supply this medication for your student. The clinic does not have extra. This comes from board policy found here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2615
News From the Nurse
Just In Case Clothes
Please make sure your child has an extra set of clothes in their backpack and/or locker in case of accidents or emergencies (i.e. bathroom accidents, playground mishaps, lunchroom spills, ripped or torn clothes, etc.). We do not have extra clothes to lend out. An extra set here at school saves parents an extra trip to Hawkins during the school day. We appreciate your help!!!
Importance of School Attendance
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school - and themselves. School success goes hand in hand with good attendance. Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read. Students can fall behind if the they miss just a day or two days every few weeks. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college and at work. Providing a physician's note for absences does not effect absenteeism and is not counted towards number of days your child is absent. If you feel your child has anxiety about attending school or struggles to stay at school for a full day, Hawkins has resources to help.
Reporting An Absence on the Attendance Line
If your child is going to be absent, please call the Hawkins attendance Line (810-299-3900 then press 2). Please state your child's name, teacher, date of absence and reason for the absence (type of illness, doctor appointment, vacation etc). If your child has been diagnosed with a specific ailment (COVID, strep throat, pink eye, influenza, chicken pox) please state that in the voicemail message. If your child has not been diagnosed with a specific ailment but is having specific symptoms please let us know the symptoms your child is experiencing. Hawkins appreciates your help!
Parent Connect Reported Absences
A new feature in Parent Connect will allow you to enter your student’s absence. Simply log into parent connect and click on the link Report Absence. The Report Absence link will open a screen for you to complete. If you have more than one student check the name of the student for whom an absence is being submitted. Add the applicable dates. If you check the All Day flag attendance will be submitted for the am and pm periods. If you do not check the All Day flag times must be entered and attendance will be submitted for whichever periods meet during the time range (based on period schedule).
Parent Connect
Parent Connect a web-based application that allow parents/guardians to view information for your child's current school year. Logging into Parent Connect will enable you to see your child's placement (date to be determined), report card, and lunch account. In addition, parents/guardians can add or change emergency contacts. Please click on the link for more information.
Email, Phone Number, and Address Changes
If you need to change a contact phone number or email address you can do so through Parent. Connect at https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/144
If you do not know your Parent Connect login information, please follow the instructions on the Brighton Area Schools website.
PLEASE NOTE: Address changes CANNOT be completed through Parent Connect. Address changes must be completed by filling out a change of address form along with 3 copies of proof of residency. Details are listed on the change of address form which is available by clicking on the link below. Since in person drop off is not an option at this time, forms can be scanned and emailed to samanij@brightonk12.com