| Parent Handbook
The Hawes Elementary School Parent Handbook (2012-2013) is available as a PDF document. Dear Parents: We welcome you and your family to Hawes School. Our professional staff is committed to all students succeeding in a rigorous core curriculum. We believe that a strong partnership between the home and school is vital to ensuring that all of our students become lifelong learners and global citizens. Our staff is focused on the social needs of the elementary student and maintains a As a new member of the Hawes family, I have already heard a great deal about the value and importance of parents as partners and an important member of our educational team. Your role in assisting with homework, volunteering in the classroom or at home, attending school activities, and participating in PTA are all integral to the success of our school/home alliance. Together we can make it a bright and rewarding future for our children. Together we can foster a community This student/parent handbook is intended to provide you with important information regarding Hawes School. Hopefully, these rules and regulations will serve as a guide for you and help you with questions you might have regarding the operation of Hawes School. A clear understanding of school guidelines by parents and students will facilitate school/home communication. We want Hawes to be a place where students learn a variety of things including: • Responsibility for one’s own work and actions If you have questions about the school, policies or what is happening on campus, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or me directly. As our work as a staff unfolds this year, I will be sharing more about the exciting things down the road (our ambitious goals) as well as sharing our many successes. I look forward to the coming year, to meeting all of our parents and students and to working with you to meet the needs of our students. Here's to aiming for the remarkable as we soar like hawks together! With much excitement, |