The Weekly Highlander

We are so excited for promotion next week where we will honor and celebrate our 8th graders. The 8th-grade promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 6 pm. Details for our 8th-grade families regarding arrival time and student check-in will be sent directly to students and parents in 8th grade. We will hold a schoolwide assembly on Thursday, May 23rd to recognize our 8th-grade students from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Students will check into their first-period class and then go with their teacher to the assembly. Parents of students in 8th grade will be able to sign out their students at the end of the assembly if they want to take them home for the remainder of the day.

Friday, May 24th will be a minimum day for all students with student dismissal at 12:25 pm. On minimum days we will serve breakfast from 7:50 am - 8:10 am and lunch items will be served at student snack at 10:30 am. The library will be closed after school to all students for the final two minimum days of the year, May 24th and May 31st. Please plan accordingly for student pick-up at 12:25 pm on these two days. Monday, May 27th is a holiday and we will not have school, on Tuesday we will welcome students back on campus for our final week.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

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.

On the school campus, the use of electric vehicles (E-vehicles) is subject to specific guidelines aimed at ensuring safety and accountability. To ride an E-vehicle to school and park on campus, students and their parents or guardians are required to attend an E-Vehicle Safety Presentation facilitated by the Tustin Unified School District and local law enforcement agencies. The purpose is to educate students and families about the laws that pertain to E-Vehicles. Once a student attends the presentation they are able to purchase a permit for $5, in order to park their E-vehicle on campus. The permit must be displayed on the E-Vehicle in a visible location. Permits can be purchased on campus.

The campus parking lot adheres to a speed limit of 5 MPH. Engaging in reckless driving or exceeding the speed limit may result in the revocation of parking privileges. Activities such as riding inside the gates, on blacktops, fields, or tracks, riding doubles, and performing wheelies are strictly prohibited. The school assumes no responsibility for the security of E-vehicles, and there are no provisions for charging E-vehicles on campus. In cases of theft or collision, students are advised to promptly contact their local law enforcement agency.

Unauthorized activities, including the transfer or exchange of permits without proper authorization, as well as providing transportation without permission, will lead to the loss of parking privileges. It is strongly emphasized that students adhere to these regulations to uphold a safe and orderly campus environment. Compliance with these guidelines contributes to the overall well-being and organization of the school community.

**Dates for safety presentations will be sent to families this summer.

• Wednesday, May 22 - Breakfast Club 8:30 am MPR
  
• Thursday, May 23 am - 8:30 -10:00 am - End of Year 8th Grade Recognition Assembly
• Thursday, May 23 - 6 pm 8th Grade Promotion
• Friday, May 24 - Minimum Day - students dismissed at 12:25 pm - library closed after school
• Friday, May 24 - 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 @ 1:45 pm
• Friday, May 31 - Minimum Day - Last Day of School - library closed after school
• August 5 - 7th Grade Registration 9 am-noon
• August 5 - 8th Grade Registration 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• August 6 - 6th Grade Registration - 9 am-noon
• August 7 - 6th Grade WEB Student Orientation - 8 am - 2 pm
• August 14 - First Day of School - Late Start

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