The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

As we head to the end of the quarter, we have many activities underway for our Highlanders. Next week starts the Walk Through the Ancient World presentations for our 6th graders. The schedule for each core teacher is on the flyer in this newsletter and our parents are welcome to attend. On Wednesday, October 16th our counselors will be hosting the first Breakfast Club of the year from 8:15am - 9:00am. All students are welcome to come, have snacks, and participate in connection activities to meet new friends. Students who are interested in signing up for clubs and finding students with common interests, can use the link in the newsletter. Students must use their mytusd emails to access the Google Form.

TPSF afterschool sports started this week and our next Cross-Country scrimmage is on Tuesday the 15th at Sycamore Magnet Academy starting at 3:30pm. Students that would like support with their schoolwork have options four days of the week. On Monday and Tuesday morning there area AVID tutors in the library from 7:30 am - 8:15 am, students do not need to sign up, they can just drop in for help. Knights for Knowledge, Foothill High School student volunteers will be at Hewes on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 3 pm - 4 pm, to support our students. Please encourage your students to come to the library for academic help.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Hewes Middle School will be running our disaster drill on Wednesday, October 16th from 9:30am - 10:15am. We will be unable to remove students from their classes during this drill so if your child has an appointment that morning, please bring them to school after their appointment. With the modified schedule, we will not be having tutorial or homroom on Wednesday, period 7 will end at 2:45pm.

As election season draws near, you may see signs for "Measure J" in and around Tustin Unified. In case you ae wondering, Measure J is a school bond measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot for Tustin Unified School District (TUSD). It seeks voter approval to issue up to $261 million in bonds. The funds would be used to repair and upgrade aging school facilities, modernize classrooms and labs, improve safety and security systems, and update infrastructure like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The measure also includes provisions for citizen oversight and audits to ensure that all funds are locally controlled and used effectively. For more information, please navigate to our district website HERE.

Mrs.bailey does it ALL! She is a math teacher, AVID coordinator, cross country coach and the staff member that steps in to help her colleagues and her students. Her unwavering support exemplifies her commitment to making Hewes a place of success for everyone. THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication!

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.

Meet our New Hewes Staff Member Mrs.Williams, she supports students with last names that start with the letters Lo - Z. Last year Mrs.Williams was a counselor at Tustin High School where she worked for the previous five years. She attended Rippon Middle School in Virginia where she grew up. When you are in the front office, please welcome her to the Highlander Family.

FUN FACT: She visited Hawaii for the first time this past summer and spent 3 fun weeks!

As we welcome students each morning, we kindly ask all parents to help us keep our drop-off area running smoothly. Please remember to leave parking spots open for our staff, as they need easy access to the school to prepare for the day. We’ve noticed some parents are parking and waiting with students in their cars, which can create congestion. To ensure a safe and efficient drop-off experience for everyone, we encourage you to drop off your child and continue on your way. Thank you for your cooperation!

A BIG THANK YOU to Raising Cane's Santa Ana! They have generously provided free meals for Attendance Awards. If you are eating at Cane's be sure to let them know you are from Hewes!

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.

• Saturday, October 12 - 10am - EBike Safety Presentation - Tustin Senior Center
• Tuesday, October 15 - Mr.Kramer's 6th Grade Core Class - Walk Through the Ancient World
  
• Tuesday, October 15 - PTA Meeting 1pm - library
  
• Tuesday, October 15 - Cross Country Scrimmage at Sycamore Magnet Academy
• Wednesday, October 16 - Breakfast Club - 8:15am - 9am in the MPR
• Wednesday, October 16 - Great Shake Out Drill during the school day
• Thursday, October 17- Mrs.Magnuson's 6th Grade Core Class - Walk Through the Ancient World
• Friday, October 18 - Mrs.Wagstaff's 6th Grade Core Class - Walk Through the Ancient World
• Monday, October 21 - Mrs.Sneed's 6th Grade Core Class - Walk Through the Ancient World
• Monday, October 21 - Library CLOSED after school
• Tuesday, October 22 - Ms.Douglas's 6th Grade Core Class - Walk Through the Ancient World
• Friday, October 25 - PTA Fun Friday at Lunch
  
• Thursday, October 31 - Halloween - costumes allowed - no masks or weapons
• Friday, November 1 - Dia De Los Muertos Lunch Activities
• Friday, November 1 - Core 7 Publishing Party - parents are welcome to attend
• Sunday, November 3 - DINO DASH

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