The Weekly Highlander

Red Ribbon Week is next week, and ASB is sponsoring dress-up days to show school spirit. ASB is hosting pumpkin decorating; a permission slip and $10 must be turned in on Monday to participate. Please see the articles in this newsletter with details on the dress-up days and the pumpkin decorating. Halloween is coming, and costumes are allowed, no masks or weapons, so please plan accordingly. Please see the details of the activities taking place over the next two weeks in this newsletter.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

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.

Ms.Rivera is calm under pressure! She goes above and beyond for the well-being of all students. She creates a safe space where students thrive. She is positive and willing to jump in to help make the campus a better place. 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.

There have been quite a few students who have misplaced their jackets and water bottles. To help get the items back to their owners, we recommend labeling jackets and water bottles with student names.

Students can participate in some Halloween Fun on Friday, October 25th, from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm in the MPR. There will be popcorn, a movie, and pumpkin decorating with students taking home their decorated pumpkin. Students must turn in a permission slip and $10 by Monday if they want to participate. Students will NOT be able to buy a pumpkin or participate without signing up in advance.

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.

• 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
  
• Friday, October 25 - 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - pumpkin decorating - must sign up with permission slip
• 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 - Middle School Race 8:20 am
• Wednesday, November 6 - Cross Country City Finals
• Wednesday, November 6 - Tustin Community Town Hall Tustin Police Department 6 pm
• Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

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