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Hathaway Community, February is a short month filled with special celebrations. February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of African Americans' achievements and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. There are many ways to recognize and celebrate this special month. We also celebrate the birthdays of two important American Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

The Hathaway staff and I want to express our gratitude to our parents and community members for your unwavering support. We are here for you, ready to address any questions or concerns about your child's progress or provide support at school or home. Please stop by, call, email, or text us!

Reminder that EVERY Wednesday is an early release day!

Bell schedules and Cafeteria Menus are below

The online Hathaway Spirit Store is now open! Check out the information below!

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress or need support at school or home, please stop by, call, email, or text us! If you or your student have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office staff or me at 805-488-2217

Mr. Beneke - Principal

• 02/01 - 03/01: - African American History Month
• 02/03 - 02/07: - Counselor Appreciation Week
• 02/05: - 100th Day of School!
• 02/14: - Lincoln's Birthday - No School
• 02/17: - Washington's Birthday - No School
• 02/28: - Spring Picture Day
• 03/07: - End of 2nd Trimester
• 03/07: - Family Picnic Day
• 03/08: - CSU Channel Islands STEAM Carnival
• 03/10: - Staff Development Day - No School
• 04/03: - Spring Open House

At Hueneme Elementary School District, our guiding vision is “Inspiring and empowering every student to thrive every day.” We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that every student and family feels valued, supported, and safe within our schools.

We understand that recent concerns about immigration enforcement in the broader community may create uncertainty or fear for some of our families. I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our district’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the rights, privacy, and well-being of every student.

In alignment with Hueneme Elementary School District Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5145.13 – Response to Immigration Enforcement, we want to emphasize the following:

• Student information is confidential and will not be shared with immigration enforcement authorities unless required by a court order, judicial subpoena, or with parental consent.

• Staff are required to notify the Superintendent or Principal immediately if immigration enforcement officers request access to a student, school premises, or school records. No action will be taken without first consulting the district’s legal counsel.

• Every student in HESD is entitled to equal educational opportunities and protections from discrimination, harassment, or intimidation, regardless of their immigration status. This is supported by California Education Code and federal law.

The right to a free public education is guaranteed to all children, regardless of their immigration status (Plyler v. Doe, 1982). Additionally, under California law (AB 699), schools are not allowed to ask about or disclose the immigration status of students or their families. These safeguards ensure that all children can access their education without fear.

We also want to remind you of the resources available to support our students and families:

• Plan de preparación familiar
• Family Preparedness Plan

• Immigration and California Families

• https://www.805undocufund.org/

• Resource Page for Educators and Families from Ventura County Office of Education

• Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities

• VCOE Spanish Video: Derechos Educativos en California

• Radio Indigena Spanish Video: Aplicación de la Ley de Inmigración y Escuelas

• Caregiver's Authorization - Eng

• Caregiver's Authorization - Sp

• Custodial Parent Authorization - Eng

• Custodial Parent Authorization - Sp

• Oxnard Police Department POLICY: No IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

At HESD, we are proud to celebrate the diversity of our community, which enriches our schools and inspires us to foster inclusive, supportive, and equitable environments where every student can thrive. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for all our students.

Thank you for your partnership and care as we uphold these commitments.

Sincerely,
Dr. Christine Walker, Superintendent

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of African Americans' achievements and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, it honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.

Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month. The 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Indeed, work is at the center of much of Black history and culture. African American History Month (A.K.A. Black History Month) is a great reminder to think about Black history and heritage and how it has shaped the United States and the world into what it is today.

Black history is in our country’s history, music, food, art, science, technology, culture, and much more! It is essential for us to use this month (and the rest of the year!) to learn about Black American achievements and how they’ve shaped the world we live in today.

Here are six ways you can celebrate Black History Month at home:

1. Read books. Click here for children’s books and here for young adult books.
2. Dance to some music. Here’s a playlist that guides you through Black artists over the years.
3. Cook and eat together with these African American-style recipes.
4. Learn about African American achievements by looking exploring Black heroes and scientists.
5. Explore and uncover the stories behind black artists and artwork.
6. Lastly and most importantly, remember to prioritize celebrating black history with your family. By making the time to connect and celebrate the stories around you, you are teaching your child to make the world a better place.

Hathaway Community, the third Monday of every February, is celebrated in the United States as Presidents Day. The day is intended to honor all American Presidents, but most significantly, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln - the two most respected US Presidents.

Friday, February 14: - Lincoln's Birthday Holiday - No School

Monday, February 17: - Washington's Birthday Holiday - No School

Hathaway Community, you are invited to attend the CSU Channel Islands 2025 STEAM Carnival, hosted by the School of Arts and Sciences at CSU Channel Islands!

This event, will be held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at CSU Channel Islands Campus, is free and open to the public. Over 50 different hands-on STEAM activities will be available for PreK-12th grade students to experience. The STEAM Carnival allows students of all ages to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics majors and careers at CSUCI through hands-on learning. This free event aims to inspire a love of learning in kids and our community. Most activities are run by CSUCI students, faculty, and community partners.

If your child will be absent, please call the school and report the absence to our front

office: 805-488-2217 Please bring any doctor's notes or necessary documentation to

excuse any absence to the school office or email it to Veronica Hernandez

( vhernandez@hueneme.org )

We proudly bring our educational partner, "Cafe con Leche," to Hathaway! These parent and staff gatherings are designed to help you learn more about Hathaway, how schools operate, and valuable community resources, ask questions and receive any support you may need.

Please join us in our library on Friday, February 28, at 8:00 a.m. Members of our technology department will give an important presentation. This information will help parents navigate student technology! We ask parents to sign in at the front office and join us for fresh coffee and pan dulce!

Basketball is Back at Hathaway! Thanks to Mr. Morimune, Mr. Magdeleno, and Panther Team Members for sharing your enthusiasm, efforts, and energy! This year we will have teams in 4th and 5th grade! Best of luck to you all! We know you will represent the best of Hathaway! Come out and support our 24-25 Basketball team!

The 2024-2025 season Has started!

4th-grade Girls

02/08: - 9:00 AM Colonia v. Hathaway - Rio Vista Gym

Rotary Tournament

02/22: - 8:00 AM Hathaway v. Sunkist - Rio Vista Gym

03/01: - 10:00 AM Hathaway v. Mesa Union - Rio Vista Gym

03/08: - 8:00 AM Rio Real v. Hathaway - Rio Vista Gym

4th-Grade Boys

02/08: - 12:30 PM Hathaway v. PAL 2 - PAL Gym

Rotary Tournament

02/22: - 1:30 PM Rio Del Mar 1A v. Hathaway - PAL Gym

03/01: - 11:30 AM Hathaway v. Mesa Union - PAL Gym

03/08: - 1:30 PM Rio Del Sol v. Hathaway - PAL Gym

5th-Grade Boys

02/11: - 8:00 PM Hathaway v. Rio Lindo - Colonia Gym

02/18: - 1:30 PM Tierra Vista v. Hathaway - Colonia Gym

02/25: - 11:30 AM Hathaway v. Rose Ave. - Colonia Gym

03/04: - 8:00 PM Hathaway v. Rio Rosales - Rio Vista Gym

03/10: - 8:00 PM Rio Lindo v. Hathaway - Colonia Gym

Go Panthers!

Hathaway community, please ensure that our students arrive to campus no later than 8:00 am. Arriving on time allows students time to walk to their line and be ready to be picked up by their teacher. Students should be in their seats by 8:05 am. Students arriving after 8:05 are marked tardy.

The online Hathaway Spirit Store is now up and accepting orders! Be on the lookout for weekly sales on special items. Every Friday! Items will be sent straight to your home. Your order will be received them within two weeks. Families and friends can order things together and save on shipping costs. We can't wait to see you all in your brand new Panther Gear!

Link to online store HERE

Gentle reminders for dressing for success when coming to school: Please wear school appropriate clothing when at Hathaway.

Items that are not allowed:

• gang-related insignia/graffiti on clothing, backpack or school supplies/work,

• clothing with inappropriate writing (alcohol, drugs, weapons, disrespectful statements)

• No clothing, hats or personal items with team/sports logos

• Pajamas (except on celebration days)

• sleeveless tops, see through blouses/shirts, low cut or bare midriff tops; spaghetti straps

Nothing that distracts from the learning environment is allowed.

If you or your student have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the office staff or me at 805-488-2217

Is your student missing a sweatshirt or jacket? Please check in our lost and found location by the front office and see if we can find it!

Hathaway Community, one of the most important goals at Hathaway is for us to work together to keep all students, staff and educational partners safe as we enter and exit campus.

Please remember:

• During morning drop-of and afternoon pick up, please do not park in red zones or double park on Dollie Street in front of the school.

• Parking lots are for district staff and individuals who need accessible parking only.

• Please remember to use crosswalks and sidewalks when walking to campus.

• Please be respectful to staff as we work together to enforce safety for all.

Thank you in advance for your help making Hathaway a safe and excellent school!

Anti-Bullying Policy:

Hathaway and the Governing Board recognize the harmful effects of bullying on student well-being, student learning, and school attendance and desire to provide a safe school environment that protects students from physical and emotional harm. No individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any student or school personnel, or retaliate against them for filing a complaint or participating in the complaint resolution process.

If you or your student have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the office staff or me at 805-488-2217

Its that time of year again! Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten 2024-25 enrollment is now open!

Students who turn 5 between September 2nd and February 2nd may enroll in Transitional Kindergarten.

Students who turn 5 by September 1st may enroll in Kindergarten.

TK is offered at Bard, Haycox, Hueneme, Larsen, and Williams Schools.

Enroll for both TK and Kindergarten at Hathaway. If TK is not offered at Hathaway, office staff will assist in enrolling your child in one of the TK classes at another school site. Based on enrollment, TK classes may be added to additional school sites like Hathaway. To see a TK and kindergarten classroom in action, please watch this short video:

English Video

Spanish Video

Further enrollment details can be found here: https://www.hueneme.org/page/registration

Registration Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Please let us know if you or your student needs any support.

School Counselor: Clemente Bravo

805-488-2217 Extension: 1889 Email: cbravo@hueneme.org

To access the full resources of HESD Counseling Corner students and families click here: https://sites.google.com/hueneme.org/hueneme-school-counselors/home

You can also find additional support here: https://covid19k12counseling.org/.

Julien Hathaway Elementary School - 805-488-2217

Office Manager: Veronica Hernandez, vhernandez@hueneme.org

School Counselor, Clemente Bravo, cbravo@hueneme.org

Principal, Thomas Beneke, tbeneke@hueneme.org

Need to contact your teacher?

• Email
• Contact your teacher during during school hours
• Seesaw or Google Classroom
• Call your teacher: 805-488-2217 +classroom extension

Thomas Beneke Principal

Email: tbeneke@hueneme.org
Website: http://hathaway.hueneme.org/o/hathaway-elementary
Location: 405 East Dollie Street, Oxnard, CA, USA
Phone: 805-488-2217