The Weekly Highlander
Volume #33
A Message from the Principal
We will continue CAASPP testing for all students next week. We appreciate the support from our community to get your student to school on time so we can limit classroom interruptions during the first two hours of the day. Our testing block is from 8:15 am to 10:20 am, during that time we will not be able to interrupt students in their Core or Math classes or 8th-grade science if they need to be picked up. Limiting interruptions for all students will ensure a secure and structured testing environment. We will continue testing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with the final test day on May 3rd. To support your child, please have your student charge their iPad, get a good night's sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast. Thank you for your support with CAASPP testing at Hewes.
We are so excited for the Staff vs Student basketball game on Thursday, May 9th. There will be food trucks starting at 5 pm and the game starts at 6 pm with a halftime raffle to support the many programs sponsored by PTA. Volunteers will be needed so please consider helping. Students will be able to purchase tickets starting next week in 1st period. Tickets will be $5 pre-sale with a permission slip and $10 at the door. Students wanting to purchase tickets at the door must have a permission slip or an adult with them to enter the game.
Please stay connected to Hewes by checking our website and following us on Instagram @heweshighlanders for the latest information and news.
Sahra Tanikawa, Principal
New Staff Spotlight - Ms.Herring Community Liaison
We are pleased to announce that Ms.Herring joined the front office as Community Liaison this week. She will be at Hewes each day from 7:30 AM – 11:20 AM. She has worked at Utt Middle School for the last 8 years and will be a valuable resource to our staff, students, and families. She will help support the front office and is available for Spanish translations and communicating with our community and local organizations. Please extend a warm Hewes welcome to Adriana if you see her around campus.
FUN FACT: Adriana is a movie buff, loves to travel, and loves her dog Mookie (named after Mookie Betts, LA Dodgers).
HIGHLANDER for a Day!
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.
Faculty Friday SHOUT OUT to Ms.Rivera!!!
Thank you for jumping in at clutch moments!
Staff vs Student Basketball Game on May 9th at 6pm
Support our PTA Fundraiser by attending the game!
Donate items for a half-time raffle!
Purchase items to donate on Amazon!
8th Grade Promotion Party
Highlanders, the Hewes 8th grade promotion dance, Hollywood Knights, tickets are on sale now! Get your all inclusive tickets before it’s too late, sale ends May 10th. https://hewespta.org/hewesstore/8th-grade-promotion-dance-2024
Planning your summer vacation?
Import Dates to Remember
- April 22nd - May 3rd - CAASPP Testing for all students
- Monday, April 29 - 5pm Facilities Planning Community Meeting at Foothill High School
- Wednesday, May 8 - Student of the Month Assembly 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
- Thursday, May 9 - May Madness PTA Fundraiser - Staff vs Student basketball game @6pm
- May 13 - May 17 - PTA Sponsored Health Week
- Wednesday, May 15 - 20% project presentations 6 pm - 7 pm
- Thursday, May 23 - 8:30 am End of Year Recognition Assembly
- Thursday, May 23 - 6 pm Promotion
- Friday, May 24 - Minimum Day; 8th Grade promotion Dance 6 pm - 9 pm
- Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, May 28 - 8th-grade trip to Disneyland California Adventure
- Tuesday, May 28 - Spirit Awards Assembly - 6th and 7th grade @ 1:45pm
- Friday, May 31 - Minimum Day - Last Day of School
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
