Hathaway School Community News

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Hathaway Community, we are off to a great start for the 2026-2027 school year! Students and staff are very excited to be back! Back to School Night and Picture Day are coming up soon!

There are many exciting events happening at Hathaway and around Oxnard this month, so please enjoy our newsletter!

Our staff will continue working extra hard to make this year the best possible year for your children, our school, and our community

Please arrive on campus by 8:00 a.m. ALL classes begin at 8:05 a.m.

Reminder that every Wednesday is an early release day!

Regular Day Schedules: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

TK - Kinder - 8:05 AM - 2:05 PM

Grades 1, 2, 3 - 8:05 AM - 2:20 PM

Grades 4, 5 - 8:05 AM - 2:32 PM

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! Rest assured that one of our primary goals is to make every child feel safe, welcomed, connected, and a part of the Hathaway family.

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

Mr. Beneke - Principal

• 08/31 - 09/04: - Start with Hello Week!
• 09/07: - Labor Day Holiday - No School
• 09/08 - 09/11: - Hathaway Book Fair
• 09/10: - Back to School Night!
• 9/11: - Fall Picture Day
• 09/14: - Staff Development Day #1 - NO School
• 10/02: - Progress Notices
• 10/08: - Hearing and Vision Screening
• 10/12: - Staff Development Day #2 - NO School
• 10/20: - Hathaway Halloween Float - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
• 11/06: - End of Trimester 1
• 11/06: - Family Picnic Day
• 11/11: - Veteran's Day Holiday - NO School
• 11/23 - 11/27: - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO School

4:00 - 6:30 Mr. Softee and Pizza Man Dan available to guests with, music on the quad

4:30 - 5:00 Start the school year off right with Counselor Bravo & Principal Beneke presentation -Cafeteria

5:00 - 5:30 Welcome to the quad for Hathaway presentations

5:30 - 6:30 Classroom visitations

Fall 2026-2027 Picture Day is coming soon! Picture Day is Friday, Sptember 11! For more information and to create an account, check out mylifetouch.com

Hathaway will be closed Monday, September 7th in honor of the Labor Day Holiday. Hathaway will be open Tuesday, September 8th.

Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. In the United States, Labor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September.

Hathaway Community, we are excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening for our school communities: Páginas de nuestro legado: celebrando autores, herencia e identidad hispana/Pages of Our Heritage: Celebrating Hispanic Authors, Heritage and Identity!

Event Details

• Date: Monday, September 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
• Location: Blackstock Junior High School Cafeteria (701 E. Bard Road, Oxnard, CA 93033)

What to Expect:

• Special Book Reading by author Dr. Kathleen Contreras (Braids / Trencitas & Nacido Para Jugar Al Béisbol)
• Live Entertainment
• Bookmark Craft Activity for students
• Complimentary Dinner & Dessert for all attendees!

The City of Oxnard will host a disaster preparedness event, “Prep in the Park,” on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave. The free, family-friendly event will make emergency preparedness simple and accessible, and comes as forecasters predict a very strong El Niño this winter, which increases the potential for significant rain and flooding.

Event attendees can explore four interactive activity zones focused on fire safety, disaster readiness, life-saving skills, and pet preparedness. Activities include an earthquake simulator, hands-only CPR and basic first aid training, fire extinguisher practice, disaster preparedness games, kids’ obstacle courses, pet first aid, and opportunities to meet local first responders and their K9 partners.

All attendees can also earn prizes and essential emergency preparedness items by completing activities throughout the event. Additional resources and information will be available for families, seniors, and people with disabilities to help them with their preparedness efforts at home.

Prep in the Park is free and open to the public. For more information and a complete list of activities, visit www.oxnard.gov/prepinthepark.

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 )

It's that time of year again! Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten 2026-27 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, the 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.

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

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

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

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

Hathaway community, please join us at our "Cafe con Leche" These gatherings will help you learn more about Hathaway, how schools operate, valuable community resources, ask questions and receive any support you may need.

Please join us Friday, September 29 at 8:00 am in our library. We are asking parents to sign in at the front office and then join us for some fresh coffee and pan dulce!

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

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