HAWKINS HAPPENINGS
February 6, 2026
Chris McAuliffe - Principal
Address: 8900 Lee Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/52
First Bell: 9:01 AM
Second Bell: 9:05 AM
Dismissal Time: Begins at 3:55 PM (Final Bell 3:58)
Lunch/Recess Schedule
JK/K - 11:10 - 11:55
1st - 11:40 - 12:25
2nd - 12:10 - 12:55
3rd - 12:40 - 1:25
4th - 1:10 - 1:55
Happy Friday Hawkins,
We had some slippery conditions this morning, I am so glad staff and students made it safely. We had an evening PTO meeting this week. I apologize I couldn’t be there, I am wrapping up my reffing season and have a big game with two of the top teams in the state. I should be available for evening meetings from this point on. It sounds like it was a very productive meeting, so thank you. It has been a little crazy here with the snow and cold, indoor recess definitely makes a difference in our days. Here at school we have been working hard as we are closing in on the end of the second trimester. We have had a few staff changes that are not really changes. Mr. Richards will be here with us for PE for the rest of the year. Mrs. Adams decided to take the rest of the year off to be with her new baby, so Ms. McBride will continue in the room the rest of the year. She has been in the room since Ms. Adams went out and has done an amazing job. Finally, Mrs. Young is on maternity leave so Ms. Goulette has moved in and is doing a great job.
It has been exciting to see the pavilion going up. This week the roof was put on. I think this will be a great addition and can’t wait to start using it. A huge shout out to everyone who came out to Texas Roadhouse, they said it was one of their biggest events ever.! The staff was excited for today’s “Souperbowl” party. Thank you for doing this. Finally, I know a lot has been posted about buses. I want to remind everyone that the first step with buses is to contact transportation. I don’t have access to the bus videos, and I don’t assign discipline for bus incidents. I am always fine with you keeping me in the loop. Please remember what a tough job this is, I can’t imagine trying to drive a bus, and also monitor such a large number of students. I remember struggling with just my three daughters in the back seat of my car.
I wanted to give a shout out to Lisa Piegeon for making the long drive to the Scholastic Warehouse to pick up a book for the book fair. A reminder about the end of the day early pick up. I understand we all have busy lives after school, and this will increase when the spring comes. Lately we have had a large number of parents picking up 5 or 10 minutes early. This can be tricky as teachers and students are wrapping up from the day. Please try to avoid early pickups after 3:15 if at all possible. Enjoy the Superbowl Weekend. A reminder that we have no school next Friday, February 13th and the following Monday, February 16th.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. McAuliffe
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS AND TEACHERS WHO PLAYED A PART IN MAKING OUR SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS! A special thanks to all of the families who donated to our share the fair fund so that all of our students were able to take home something special! My heart is bursting! Mrs. Wells
Thank you to Hawkins PTO and Hawkins Families for providing soup and cake to Hawkins staff. It was a nice warm treat on this cold and snowy February day.
Please make sure your child has an extra set of clothes in their backpack. Accidents happen while your child is at school (bathroom accidents, playground mishaps, lunchroom spills, ripped or torn clothes, etc.) and we do not have extra clothes to lend out. Having an extra set here at school saves parents from having to make a trip to Hawkins during the day. We appreciate your help!
