HAWKINS HAPPENINGS

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)

5/1 - 5/17 District Art Show at BHS

5/7 - PTO Meeting 9:15 AM

5/25 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

5/29 - Family Fun Night 5:30 - 7:30

6/5 - Field Day

6/10 - 4th Grade Farewell Party

6/11 - Last Day of School - 1/2 day for students (Dismissal 12:50pm)

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

In celebration of Earth Day, Hawkins kindergarten students put their creativity to work by decorating reusable shopping bags for Busch’s grocery store.

Happy Friday Hawkins,

It has been an exciting week both at Hawkins and for me personally. It was so nice to finally have some warm weather so students could get outside. This week we had a visit from local author & illustrator Katie Cook. Hawkins third and fourth graders enjoyed her presentation. Our 4th graders got through the ELA portion of the MSTEP. Next week, the 3rd graders will be taking the Math portion of the MSTEP. A reminder that students are not allowed to use phones during the school day, this includes smart watches. At this time they are allowed to have them in their backpack, but they cannot use them during the school day. If you receive a text or call from your child, during the school day please remind them that they could lose the use of the device and they can come to the office if they need to call home or see the nurse.

On a personal note, my youngest daughter had her baby last night, Camden Brielle. I am so excited to be a grandpa for the first time and I am ready for that chapter of my life. Next week I will be gone Thursday through the following Friday to visit my middle daughter. During my absence, Mrs. Toma, our instructional coach, will be handling the day to day items that may come up. If anything that is more serious, or that requires disciplinary action comes up, she will call Mr. Yates of Mr. Renner. If items come up for me, please note that you can still email me and I will address when I get back.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Mr. McAuliffe

**FYI...Please note that for the remainder of the school year, Hawkins Cafeteria no longer has a microwave available for student use. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Hawkins 4th graders are invited to Maltby Movie Night on Friday, May 1st. Doors open at 6pm and students are to be picked up at 8pm. See below for more information!

Jennifer Garcia, PsyD a Licensed Psychologist from Thriving Minds Behavioral Health will be presenting at Maltby Intermediate on Thursday, April 30th at 6:30 PM on Raising Resilience: A Guide to Identifying and Supporting Anxious Children. This session will help parents understand how anxiety works as a natural “safety alarm,” how to recognize when it becomes disruptive, and what it can look like in children at different ages. Parents will also learn practical strategies to support their child, reduce avoidance, and build confidence and resilience at home and school.

Staff Appreciation Week for Students

Hawkins Staff Appreciation Week is quickly approaching on May 4th-8th, and we are celebrating our wonderful staff with SUNSHINE! Please join us and participate in some student-led ways to show gratitude.

Please ask your student to fill out the "About My Teacher" and "All About Someone Special" sheets and return on Monday, May 4th. Copies will be coming home in student folders, but students are encouraged to print and return as many as they would like!

Send-a-Sip with Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck

SEND-A-SIP to our staff and show your appreciation on May 8th! There are very few pairings better than teachers and coffee.

Although the form asks you to add a recipient name, please know all donations go toward our entire Hawkins staff. We'd never let anyone go without a treat!

Pre-order here:

https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T167X4761467

Katie Cook is the creator of the Nothing Special webcomic on Webtoon and the oldie-but-goodie webcomic Gronk:A Monster's Story (which was one of the first webcomics archived by the library of congress!). She spent several years as one of the primary writers on IDW's My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comics to the point they made her a pony on the show (really). Then there's all those books she has illustrated and written for a tiny franchise called "Star Wars". Maybe it'll take off one day. Time will tell. She has also written and drawn comics for Marvel, Disney Publishing, Boom! and many other publishers.

More Info on Summer Camps

https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/68/summer-camps

Register for GRASP

https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/course/1505/winter-spring-2026/grasp

Todd Oliver's show is a family-friendly comedy for all ages. He promotes pet adoption, spay and neuter, and encourages young people to turn their talents into lifelong skills. 6:00pm we have a meet & greet with BAS pack of dogs and pet supplies fundraiser for Livingston County Animal shelter before the show!

Title: Todd Oliver and Irving the Talking Dog

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 (on the campus of Brighton High School)

Tickets: Adult: $23; Child/student: $18

Available at www.bcpashows.com

Contact: (810) 299-4130

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!

All parent volunteers must undergo a background check in order to volunteer at Hawkins. If you have not done so yet and are planning on volunteering at Hawkins, click on the link below to access Brighton Area Schools Background Check Form.

Parent Connect a web-based application that allow parents/guardians to view information for your child's current school year. Logging into Parent Connect will enable you to see your child's placement (date to be determined), report card, and lunch account. In addition, parents/guardians can add or change emergency contacts. Please click on the link for more information.

Parent Connect FAQ

Parent Connect

If you need to change a contact phone number or email address you can do so through Parent. Connect at Parent Connect

If you do not know your Parent Connect login information, please follow the instructions on the Brighton Area Schools website.

PLEASE NOTE: Address changes CANNOT be completed through Parent Connect. Address changes must be completed by filling out a change of address form along with 3 copies of proof of residency. Details are listed on the change of address form which is available by clicking on the link below. Since in person drop off is not an option at this time, forms can be scanned and emailed to samanij@brightonk12.com