The Hawbridge School

Hawbridge families,

Please take a moment to review the newsletter for important mid-summer updates .

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Leadership Update for Hawbridge Families

As we prepare for the new school year, we'd like to share an update about our leadership team.

The Hawbridge School has always valued collaborative leadership, and that commitment remains at the heart of how we serve our students, staff, and families. While we've made some adjustments to our leadership structure, our focus remains the same: providing a strong, supportive learning environment for every student.

This school year, Alexis Crumel will serve as Executive Director, providing overall leadership for the school and working closely with our administrative team to support both the Lower and Upper Schools.

Logan Robertson has been named Lower School Assistant Director and will continue working closely with students, families, and staff in grades K-6. Many of our families already know Logan through her work supporting student success, and we are excited for her to continue serving our Lower School community in this expanded leadership role.

Jennifer Kelly will continue leading our Exceptional Children's Services program while also serving as Assistant Director of Student Services and Instruction. In this role, she will help strengthen instructional practices and student support systems across our K-12 program.

We also plan to add an Upper School Assistant Director later this school year. In the meantime, Alexis will work closely with the Upper School team to ensure students, staff, and families continue to receive the support they need during this transition.

We are excited for the year ahead and remain committed to open communication, strong partnerships with families, and providing the best possible experience for every Hawbridge student. Thank you for your continued trust and support, we look forward to another wonderful school year together!

Create and Log in to Parent Portal: To create a parent portal for the first time, you need your GUID#. This is a special ID code that came from the email sent to you about creating a portal account. You can find this code by going through the steps at the NCDPI link below, or look for the email that was sent to you about creating a parent portal.

DPI steps to access their portal from this link: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/

Search: The Hawbridge School; Need student ID# and DOB.

Parent portal login link: https://01d.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/psu01dhawbridge.jsp

(Or, to find the site, just google search infinite campus login– type state. The District is “The Hawbridge School” and it will give you a link)

More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLa_kAfVGHL0yTReu52fTBiqUDKY6lr_riTNhlaotdg/edit?usp=sharing

New Lower School Family Welcome Session

Families who are new to the Lower School are invited to attend a brief informational session from 4:00–4:45 PM prior to Back-to-School Night. During this session, members of our administrative team and instructional leadership will share important information to help your family prepare for a successful start to the year.

The session will be held in the Huth Commons in the Lower School building. Please note that staff introductions and Back-to-School Night activities will begin at 5:00 PM.

Lower School Back-to-School Night

Monday, August 10, 5:00–6:30 PM

To help reduce crowding, classroom visits will follow a staggered schedule:

Kindergarten–3rd Grade Classroom Drop-In: 5:00–5:45 PM

4th–6th Grade Classroom Drop-In: 5:45–6:30 PM

During Back-to-School Night, we will also have two low-sensory spaces available for families who may benefit from a quieter environment for breaks or regulation throughout the evening.

Low-Sensory Room 108

Low-Sensory Room 212

We look forward to seeing you and kicking off another wonderful school year together!

Grades K-6 teachers and classroom assignments can be found in Infinite Campus. Please reach out to Mrs. Jacqueline Van Hoewyk: jvanhoewyk@hawbridgeschool.org if you have any trouble logging in.

Upper School Back-to-School Night:

New family orientation, 4:00-4:45. Middle School (7-8), 5:00-5:45. High School (9-12) 6:00-6:45.

Schedules are available in Infinite Campus. If you do not yet have access to Infinite Campus, we will be able to provide a schedule to you that evening. (Please note: we cannot discuss schedule change requests at back-to-school night or make schedule changes at that time.)

• Lower School Supply List HERE:

• 7/8 HERE

• 9-12 Students should plan to bring a backpack, paper, and something to write with. Teachers will share more about supplies on back-to-school night and the first day of school.

This year kindergarten students will come for their first day of school either on Thursday, August 14th, or Friday, August 15th. Students will arrive at 8:30am on their respective days. Classroom teachers will provide families with more information on staggered entry. Parents can assist them with bringing in materials and anything else. Please expect an email to learn your child’s assigned day. All kindergarten students are welcomed to come on August 18th at the regular school hours.

Please contact our Data Manager, Jackie Van Hoewyk: jvanhoewyk@hawbridgeschool.org. If your family does not plan to attend Hawbridge next school year, please email Ms. Van Hoewyk and we will remove you from our list (be sure to include the name and grade level of each child that will not be attending). We appreciate your letting us know your plans, as we rely on your action to be able to extend seats to other families waiting to hear about enrollment.

Current Hawbridge students will be able to view their schedules in Infinite Campus in July. Course change requests can be made during the 10 day add/drop period at the start of the school year. Course change requests cannot be guaranteed. If you have a question about dual enrollment with the Career and College Promise program at Alamance Community College, please contact ccp@alamancecc.edu

Sprout Kids partners with The Hawbridge School to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive after school environment for Hawbridge families with students in grades K-6th. Early registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited for this program.

Please reach out to Sarah Pritchard by emailing sproutkidsinfo@gmail.com with any questions or visit the link below to register:

Our first annual Plates for a Purpose fundraiser was a tremendous success! Families, staff, students, and community members came together for an evening of great food, live music, exciting auction items, and celebration, showcasing the incredible generosity and spirit of The Hawbridge School community.

Thanks to ticket sales, plate sales, and our silent auction, we raised $7,203.97. These funds will directly support our efforts to expand lunch options and strengthen our school pantry, helping ensure that all students have access to nutritious meals and essential food resources.

We are grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and supported this event. We can't wait to build on this success and welcome everyone back for another amazing Plates for a Purpose fundraiser next spring!

Do you know about the Hawbridge Family Advisory Council? The family advisory council—or FAC for short—is a new group at our school that is working hard to bridge the gap between families and the powers-that-be who make decisions for Hawbridge. The FAC works closely with school administrators and the board to ensure feedback from Hawbridge families informs policies, best practices, and school culture. It is composed of parent representatives across both the Lower and Upper Schools, including parent reps for our Exceptional Children (EC) Program. The FAC makes sure your voices are heard!

If you are interested in learning more about the Hawbridge Family Advisory Council and how you might be a good fit as a parent representative, please email TheHawbridgeFAC@gmail.com and a current parent rep will reach out to you with more information.

PASTA is the Hawbridge version of a PTA! PASTA stands for Parent Administrator Student Teacher Association. We work to support teachers and students throughout the school year by providing classroom supplies, teacher treats or lunches, and other support. Learn more about PASTA on our website and through their Facebook. All families will be entered into the PASTA communication newsletter at the beginning of the school year.

To Opt OUT of PASTA communication utilize this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhgbWB5iShQg_PBI3oQLQbN_IROw83eyD9jhfgZ_yYbicu8Q/viewform