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Hawkins Happenings
                                  February 19, 2021

                                 HAWKINS ELEMENTARY
                                 First Bell: 8:47
                                 Start Time: 8:50
                                 Tardy Time: 8:50
                                 Fax Number: 810-299-3910

                                 Lunch Times
                                 JK/K 11:10 - 11:30
                                 1st 11:40 - 12:00
                                 2nd 12:10 - 12:30
                                 3rd 12:40 - 1:00
                                 4th 1:10 - 1:30

                                      8900 Lee Road, Brighton, MI, U…   mcauliffec@brightonk12.com

                                      810-299-3900                      brightonk12.com/Domain/52

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy Friday Hawkins Families,

It is hard to believe that we are closing in on the end of February. I want to thank you for all of
your patience with the snow and parking lots, it was so much better this week. Our custodial
staff comes in early and works hard to remove all of the snow, but with our new process of
going to so many doors it has been a challenge. This morning we had both our snow blower
and our quad go down, so much of the clearing was done by hand. I did advice the students on
morning announcements if their normal path is blocked, take another sidewalk, they would
much rather climb the snow mountains. At the McAuliffe household we got a new puppy, so
life has been exciting. Bubba loved me being home on the snow day to play outside with him.
For BVA families that are returning I will reach out to you once everything is nalized to help
you with the transition. I also wanted to mention a tradition we want to bring back. We will
now wear Hawkins gear on Mondays and Brighton gear on Fridays to show our school spirit. If
you don’t have the proper gear wear black and orange. Staff will be joining in and we
encourage our BVA students to do the same. Have a great weekend everyone, still loving being
your principal.

KINDERGARTEN VIRTUAL ROUND UP 2021-2022
Kindergarten Round Up is coming soon. This year we will be doing a virtual version. To
participate, click on the yer below on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30. For additional
information, visit BAS Kindergarten Enrollment 2021-2022 School Year

20/21 YEARBOOKS
If you are interested in ordering a 20/21 Lifetouch Yearbook, just click on the yer below and
you will be taken to the Lifetouch Website.

WELCOME TO THE COUNSELOR CORNER!
This month I will be visiting classrooms to talk about Empathy and standing in the shoes of
others. By looking at multiple perspectives we gain a better understanding of how our actions
impact others and the world around us. We will discuss how others may feel in a given
situation and where they are coming from. This provides an avenue to learn what we can do to
best support our family, friends, and peers when they need us most. This tool of empathy is
important for effective problem solving, working in a group setting, and having compassion for
others.

Lets Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success
in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work
together to determine if supports are needed at school.

More Resources: The Elementary Counseling Team also has the BAS Elementary Counseling
website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
35 Children's Books That Teach Empathy & Kindness

Mrs. Fox
Hilton & Hawkins Elementary
foxra@brightonk12.com

PTO NEWS
We want to send a very big THANK YOU to everyone who made Valentine cards for our
community last week. They were delivered and happily accepted by the residents of Brighton
Manor. :)

We had a virtual PTO meeting on Wednesday, 2-10. Please read the attached minutes for lots
of information on upcoming events.

Kindness Week is next week. If you ordered a kindness t-shirt, please wear it on Friday,
February 26th. If you did not order a t-shirt, wear a bright colored shirt so we can help
"Brighten up Brighton" with kindness. :)

Physical BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION can be sent in/dropped off to school next week to be
included in the Spring submission.

Look for an e-mail containing all you need to know about our rst ever LEPRECHAUN TRAP
FAMILY CHALLENGE or get the packet of information on our website. Information is also
attached below. It's going to be a great event combining aspects of STEAM, March is Reading
Month, family fun, and St. Patrick's Day antics!

Lots of fun MARCH IS READING MONTH activities coming in next week's newsletter! Be sure
to keep an eye out!

You can also read more about activities and events by going to our website at
www.hawkinselementarypto.weebly.com or facebook page. We are also open to any other
ideas anyone would like to discuss with us for the remainder of the school year. As always, if
you have any questions, ideas, or concerns please feel free to email us at
hawkinspto@gmail.com.

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BAS PARENT TECHNOLOGY GUIDE
The link below is guide for all your technology questions regarding Google Classroom, Google
Meet, See Saw, and Support. Thank you to Brighton Area Schools Media Specialists for
creating this guide! Parent Technology Guide

REPORTING AN ABSENCE

If your child is going to be absent, please call the Hawkins attendance Line (810-299-3900
then press 2). We ask that you call your child in each day they are absent. Please state your
child's name, teacher, date of absence and reason for the absence (type of illness, doctor
appointment, vacation etc). If your child has been diagnosed with a speci c ailment (COVID19,
strep throat, pink eye, in uenza, chicken pox) please state that in the voicemail message. If
your child has not been diagnosed with a speci c ailment but is having speci c symptoms
please let us know the symptoms your child is experiencing. Hawkins appreciates your help!

EMAIL/PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS CHANGES
If you need to change a contact phone number or email address you can do so through Parent.
Connect at https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/144

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 lling 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

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COVID-19 REPORTING
This week at Hawkins we had 0 new cases. Families of those directly impacted have already
received direct communication regarding any new cases this week. If you have any questions
regarding COVID-19, please feel free to visit our district's COVID-19 transparency site at
https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/8729"