The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

As we wrap up the year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright, and prosperous New Year. We are so grateful for our amazing students and wonderful families who make our school community truly special. Your support and involvement are what make Hewes such an amazing place; thank you for being such an integral part of our Hewes family. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Please stay connected to Hewes by checking our website and following us on Instagram @heweshighlanders for the latest information and news.

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Ms.Roper - THANK YOU for supporting all of our students with genuine kindness, compassion, and high expectations. Your support meets kids where they are at, helping them reach their academic goals. Every student leaves your class confident, feeling like they belong, and knowing they are cared for. Thank you for all that you do for our kids!

The Hewes staff is recognizing HIGHLANDERS “H” FOR A DAY AWARD! Highlander for a Day is a program at Hewes Middle School that celebrates students for incredible moments in the areas of Respect, Responsibility, and Results.

As we prepare for the upcoming second semester, we want to inform families that some student schedules may be updated. These adjustments are necessary to accommodate the addition of new classes and ensure all students have access to the courses and resources that best support their academic success. While we strive to minimize changes, some shifts in teachers or class periods may occur. A Parent Square message will be sent to all families informing them when the new schedules are visible in their Aeries Portal. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to provide the best educational experience for all students.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Birchard Family for sponsoring the staff holiday breakfast this week. We are so appreciative of the support of our community and the care you show for our teachers and support team.

Get ready for some fun on the court! 🏓 Join the Tustin Public Schools Foundation for their Inaugural Pickleball Tournament on February 1, 2025 at the Tustin Hills Racquet Club. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event has something for everyone! Proceeds support programs benefiting Tustin students.

Visit https://tustinpsf.schoolauction.net/pickleball/homepages/show to learn more and register. Let’s rally for a great cause! Registration OPEN! Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Sixth-grade families interested in the ELOP after-school program need to reach out to Nancy Roman at the YMCA. The best way to connect is to email her directly at nroman@ymcaoc.org. She will be able to provide information about eligibility and registration.

• Friday, December 20 - Non-student Day - No School for students
• Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Holiday Break NO SCHOOL
• Monday, January 6 - School Resumes at 8:15 am
• Tuesday, January 7 - Basketball Practice Begins Afterschool

• Monday, January 13 - International Baccalaureate information meeting 6pm Foothill HS
• Thursday, January 16 - School Tours at 9am & 11am
• Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, January 21 - General PTA Meeting at 1pm in the library & Zoom
• Wednesday, January 22 - Breakfast Club at 8:30am in the MPR - all students are welcome
• Wednesday, January 22 - Honor Roll Social during tutorial

Nondiscrimination/Harrassment

The Board of Education desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the District’s academic, extracurricular, and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any District school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, based on the student's actual race or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

Website: https://hewes.tustin.k12.ca.us/

Location: 13232 Hewes Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, USA

Instagram: @heweshighlanders

FaceBook: Hewes Middle School

Phone: (714) 730-7348