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Hueneme Elementary School

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November Newsletter + Popcorn Sales Tomorrow 11/4

Posted Date: 11/03/26 (03:59 PM)

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November Newsletter

November 3, 2026

Hello Thunderbolt Family!

Dear Families,

October was an exciting, action-packed month at our school! Our students were hard at work with our mClass assessment screeners, participating in the Panorama survey, and expressing their creativity through our visual and performing arts classes. We also enjoyed learning and celebrating together during Red Ribbon Week and Bike Week!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Parade of Books. It was wonderful to welcome so many families onto campus to celebrate reading alongside our students—your presence made the event extra special.

Attendance Spotlight
Every school day counts! During October, our Average Daily Attendance reached 94%. Consistent attendance is key to student growth, and for November, we are aiming even higher with a target of 96% or greater. Thank you for partnering with us to get your children to school on time and ready to learn each day.

Monthly Events & Calendar Reminder
We have an exciting month ahead! Be sure to review our calendar of events below. The events can also be found on the school website/newsletter so you don't miss out on upcoming family nights, spirit days, and schoolwide gatherings.

Focusing on Kindness
Finally, as we move through the school year, we continue to emphasize the core value of kindness. We encourage you to talk with your child at home about what it means to be kind—whether that’s welcoming a new classmate, offering a helping hand, or using encouraging words. Small acts of kindness create a safe, warm, and positive environment for everyone.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our school community and your children's success.

Warmly,
Branden Grange
Principal
 

Upcoming Events

  • 11/3: PTA Meeting *4:15 & link is HERE
  • 11/4: Día de los Muertos Event *5:00-6:30 in the cafeteria
  • 11/4: Popcorn Sales *12:00-12:20
  • 11/5: 4th-Grade Theater Performance
  • 11/6: Coffee with the Counselor *8:30-9:30 in the Wellness Center with Gold Coast Health Plan
  • 11/6: End of Trimester 1
  • 11/9: 4th-Grade Field Trip (Mrs. Camarena and Ms. Mora)
  • 11/11: Veterans' Day *No School
  • 11/17: Trimester 1 Awards Assemblies
  • 11/18: Trimester 1 Awards Assemblies
  • 11/18: Popcorn Sales *12:00-12:20
  • 11/20: No Afterschool Program
  • 11/30-12/11: Parent Conferences *Bell Schedule is HERE. Dismissal Times: TK/K: 12:00, 1st - 3rd: 1:20, & 4/5: 1:40 (Wednesday is regular dismissal times)
Example calendar with dates pinned
 
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ParentSquare

ParentSquare is the communication platform we use frequently. You can set your preferences on how and when you receive messages through the website or the app. We highly recommend downloading the ParentSquare app. If you need help with ParentSquare, please stop by the office.
 

Popcorn Sales

PTA is selling popcorn every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Popcorn is $1 and will be sold at dismissal time. All proceeds go to the PTA to support any school needs.
 
Dia de los Muertos Flyer
Día de los Muertos Flyer
 
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Important Reminders

Entrances: We have two gates available for students when coming onto campus. One is along Clara Street, and the other is along North 3rd Street (cafeteria gate). Gates open at 7:35 am and close promptly at 8:00 am. Classes begin at 8:00 am.
*Breakfast is in the cafeteria, and it is free for all students between 7:35 am and 7:50 am.

Office Hours: The office is open daily from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Dismissal: TK students are dismissed from their classrooms (Rooms K1 and K2).
Kindergarten - 2nd graders are dismissed from the Clara Street gate.
3rd - 5th graders are dismissed from the gate (flag pole gate) between the office and the cafeteria gate. Please see the update above regarding Wednesday dismissal for 4th and 5th graders.

All students who are registered for our afterschool program (SHINE) will be walked by an instructor to a designated area. SHINE will be operating the first day of school for the families who have signed their child up to attend and got confirmation of their enrollment.

*Parents who are late for dismissal will need to go to the office to pick up their child.
 

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

As we work together to keep our dismissal and arrival times smooth and safe for all students, please keep the following guidelines in mind for drop-off and pick-up:

  • Stay in Your Vehicle in the Parking Lot: The school parking lot is strictly designated for quick drop-off and pick-up where drivers remain inside their vehicles; this is only for the parking lot near the office and the Clara Street gate. Please don't drop off students from the parking lot near the cafeteria gate.
  • Park on Nearby Streets to Walk: If you need to exit your vehicle—whether to help your child, walk them directly to the gate, or meet them at dismissal—please park along one of the designated nearby streets off-campus. Please use the crosswalks when crossing the street.
Keeping foot traffic out of the active parking lot lanes ensures a clear line of sight for drivers and helps protect all of our students. Thank you for your cooperation and for keeping our school community safe!
 

SHINE Program

Hueneme offers a free after-school program (SHINE and Catalyst). The SHINE program is composed of different components, including homework support, theater, and a variety of classes (cooking, STEM, art, sewing, and dance). Enrollment packets can be picked up in the office. SHINE and Catalyst will begin the first day of school for parents who have enrolled their student in the program and received confirmation.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.