Important Dates
- 02/06: - 02/10: - National School Counselor Week
- 02/07: - 100th DAY of School
- 02/17: - Lincoln's Birthday - No School
- 02/20: - Washington's Birthday - No School
- 02/24: - Cafe con Leche - Parent/community gathering 8:00 am Hathaway library
- 03/02: - Spring Pictures
- 03/10: - End of 2nd Trimester -
- 03/14: - Educational Partners Families in School focus group session 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- 03/21: - Hathaway Open House - HESD Mariachi 4:30 - 5:00
- 0325: - Port Hueneme 75th Celebration Parade 9:00 - 11:00 am
- 04/03 - 04/14: Spring Break
Celebrate Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month and is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, it honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.
Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme, The Black History Month 2023 theme, Black Resistance, explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings," since the nation's earliest days.
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Oxnard Recreation Division 1 Champions! 🏀
Basketball is Back at Hathaway! We had an awesome Winter season! Panthers went undefeated during the season and are Oxnard Recreation Division 1 Champions! The team learned a lot, played hard and always gave their best!
Congratulations and thanks to Mr. Morimune and all the Panther Basketball Team members for sharing your enthusiasm, efforts and energy! Go Panthers!
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School Counseling Week February 6-10
Hathaway community, we are celebrating our two amazing counselors, Mrs. Martinez and Mr. Bravo! The Hathaway Community appreciates all they have done to support our community members, students and staff through challenging times. We have all learned and grown a lot. Together we can show them how much we appreciate everything they do for the students and staff and community Hathaway!
Calendar for Mrs. Martinez and Mr. Bravo's appreciation events:
- Monday, 02/06 - They help us to grow! (Draw flowers for them or bring them flowers.)
- Tuesday, 02/07 - They connect students to their school. (Wear your Hathaway gear.)
- Wednesday, 02/08 - We love our counselors! (Students write letters or bring cards for them.)
- Thursday, 02/09 - They motivate us to perform! (Draw a picture of how they help us)
- Friday, 02/10 - Share how much we appreciate their hard work! (Free-choice of appreciation
President's Day Holiday - No School
Hathaway Community, the third Monday of every February is celebrated in the United States as Presidents Day. The day is intended to honor all American Presidents, but most significantly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln - the two most respected US Presidents.
Friday, February 17: - Lincoln's Birthday Holiday - No School
Monday, February 20: - Washington's Birthday Holiday - No School
CAFE CON LECHE/COFFEE AND CREAM PARENT Gathering
We are proud to bring our educational partners, "Cafe con Leche" to Hathaway! These parent and staff gatherings are designed to help you learn more about Hathaway, how schools operate, valuable community resources, ask questions and receive any support you may need.
Please join us Friday, February 24 at 8:00 am in our library. OPD School Resource Office Karina Hurtado will be joining us to discuss school safety. We are asking parents to sign in at the front office and then join us for some fresh coffee and pan dulce!
🏀 Basketball is Back at Hathaway! 🏀
2022-2023 Schedule:
02/15 - 6:00 - Hathaway v Rio Rosales - Rio Vista Gym
03/01 - 7:00 - Hathaway v Tierra Vista - Rio Vista Gym
03/09 - 8:00 - Hathaway v Rio Del Mar - PAL Gym
Go Panthers!
English Language Proficiency Assessments February 1
The Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, or “Summative ELPAC,” is the test used to measure how well students understand English when it is not the language they speak at home. This years testing window is open from February 1, to May 31st 2023. Information from the ELPAC tells your child’s teacher about the areas in which your child needs extra support.
This spring, your child may take the Summative ELPAC.
Students in kindergarten through grade twelve who are classified as English learners will take the Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English. Students are tested on their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Your child’s voice is being recorded as part of the Speaking test.
You are an important part of your child’s education. To help your child get ready for the test, you can:
· Read to your child, or have them read to you on a regular basis.
· Use pictures and ask your child to tell you what they see, or what is happening in each picture.
· Provide your child with opportunities to use language outside of school.
· Talk with your child’s teacher about your child’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to help support their progress.
To learn more about the ELPAC, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.
You also can look at sample test questions on the practice tests, which can be found on the ELPAC Starting Smarter website at https://elpac.startingsmarter.org/ .
If you have any questions about your child taking the ELPAC, please contact Mrs. Tellez-Soto, EL Support Teacher at 805.488.2217 ext. 1887 or via email at: rtellez@hueneme.org
Families In Schools Focus Group
Hathaway needs your help! We are partnering with Families In Schools: https://www.familiesinschools.org/ to host family focus groups to hear from YOU about how we can improve family engagement.
Your input is very important to us, and we invite you to join us on:
Date: Tuesday March 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Location: Hathaway
We will be providing childcare and snacks!
Please register here
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PARENT SQUARE
Have you noticed communication between educational partners and Hathaway staff is changing? Schools around the district are now using an APP called, "Parent Square" which supports communication with staff and students at the class, school, and district level and integrates with our student information system.
Enter the cell phone or email that is on file in Q to sign in or sign up.
For a step by step guide for how to download and use Parent Square click HERE
Download the APP Today!
HESD Teacher of the Year 2021-2022!
Please Report Your Absences
If your child will be absent, please call the school and report the absence to our front
office: 805-488-2217 Please bring any doctor's notes or necessary documentation to
excuse any absence to the school office or email it to Veronica Hernandez
No Bullies!
Anti-Bullying Policy:
Hathaway and the Governing Board recognize the harmful effects of bullying on student well-being, student learning, and school attendance and desire to provide a safe school environment that protects students from physical and emotional harm. No individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any student or school personnel, or retaliate against them for filing a complaint or participating in the complaint resolution process.
If you or your student have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the office staff or me at 805-488-2217
Safety First
Hathaway Community, one of the most important goals at Hathaway is for us to work together to keep all students, staff and educational partners safe as we enter and exit campus. Please be aware that the Oxnard Police Department will be in the area and may be issuing citations.
Please remember:
During morning drop-of and afternoon pick up, please do not park in red zones or double park on Dollie Street in front of the school.
Parking lots are for district staff and individuals who need accessible parking only.
Please remember to use crosswalks and sidewalks when walking to campus.
Please be respectful to staff as we work together to enforce safety for all.
Thank you in advance for your help making Hathaway a safe and excellent school!
Start the day off right!
Universal Meals
Good food and nutrition are an essential part of great learning!
Dressed and Ready to GO!
Gentle reminders for dressing for success when coming to school: Please wear school appropriate clothing when at Hathaway.
Items that are not allowed:
gang-related insignia/graffiti on clothing, backpack or school supplies/work,
clothing with inappropriate writing (alcohol, drugs, weapons, disrespectful statements)
No clothing, hats or personal items with team/sports logos
Pajamas (except on celebration days)
sleeveless tops, see through blouses/shirts, low cut or bare midriff tops; spaghetti straps
Nothing that distracts from the learning environment is allowed.
If you or your student have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the office staff or me at 805-488-2217
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