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Hathaway Community, it's November now, and there are many reasons to celebrate! Thank you to our educational partners, parents, and family members who joined us at our Parade of Books! Check out the great pictures below!

November is a month filled with significant events at Hathaway. We're approaching the end of Trimester 1, gearing up for Family Picnic Day, and preparing for other exciting activities. We're also looking forward to celebrating Veterans Day and enjoying a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month. Don't forget, immediately following the break, we'll be hosting parent-teacher conferences on Monday, November 30. Your student's teacher will be in touch to arrange a phone, virtual, or in-person conference. We're committed to accommodating your family's needs.

The Hathaway staff and I want to assure you that we're here for you. We sincerely appreciate the support our parents and community members provide. Whether you have questions about your child's progress, need support at school or home, or want to talk, we're available. You can reach us by stopping by, calling, emailing, or texting us. Your concerns are our priority.

Reminder: Every Wednesday is an early release day.

You can find the Bell schedules and Cafeteria Menus 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 at home, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by stopping by, calling, emailing, or texting 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

• 11/06: - End of Trimester 1
• 11/06: - Family Picnic Day
• 11/11: - Veteran's Day Holiday - NO School
• 11/20: - SHINE cancelled
• 11/23 - 11/27: - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO School
• 11/30 - 12/11: - Parent Conferences
• 12/21 - 01/04: - Winter Break

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our incredible Parade of Books! Pre-kinder through 5th grade students and staff celebrated our love for books, and having fun! Please enjoy the pictures of our celebration! Thank you again for joining us!

Would you like to enjoy an awesome lunch with your student? Please come and join us for Hathaway Family Picnic Day! Please feel free to bring a blanket, lunch, or snacks, and enjoy the sunshine with our students on the field! When? Friday, November 6!

Check the lunch schedule below:

TK/KINDER: 11:00 – 11:45

GRADE 1: 11:10 – 11:55

GRADE 2: 11:20 – 12:05

GRADE 3: 11:30 – 12:15

GRADE 4: 12:00 – 12:45

GRADE 5: 12:00 – 12:45

Veteran's Day is a time to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for our veterans. Veterans Day is on the same day every year- November 11- regardless of which day it falls.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

In honor of Veteran's Day and our Veterans, there will be no school Wednesday, November 11.

School will resume on Thursday November 12.

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 )

Fall parent conferences are just around the corner!

Parent conferences: November 30 - December 11th, 2026

We are excited to share what we have learned this Fall and how we can continue to work together to bring out the best in your student.

Parent Conference Daily Schedule:

Kinder: 8:05 am. - 12:05 pm.

First, Second, Third: 8:05 am. - 1:20 pm.

Fourth, Fifth: 8:05 am. - 1:40 pm.

Your student's teacher will contact you to set up a virtual or in-person conference. We will do our best to accommodate you and your family's needs.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Please remember to schedule your conference at your earliest convenience to ensure a time that works best for you.

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