1st week of 2013

We hope you all had a happy healthy holidays. Welcome back to another great year of working, learning and succeeding together!

McComb Gate construction and closure:

Give yourself enough time to get to school on time. The construction at McComb and Waianae for the next few months will have added traffic at McNair Gate.

School Bus Qtr. 3 Payment:  The office is able to accept your payment for Quarter 3. The quarterly rate is: $72.00 rt; $36 ow.  Checks should be addressed to:  Department of Education.  For current riders who pay by the quarter, bring with you your student's bus pass to be punched.  Coupons are available at $12.50/sheet of 10 (cash only).  For questions about the bus, please call the school's office.

Lunch supervisors

Aloha, Once again we are looking for lunch supervisors both permanent and substitutes.  Lunch supervisors work either an hour and a half shift or a two hour shift both at $8.00 per hour.  If you are interested but aren't familiar with our cafeteria, I strongly encourage you to sit through our lunch block 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in order to see what the lunch supervisors are responsible for.   If this looks like a job you are ready, willing, and able to tackle, please leave your name and phone number at the Main Office to schedule an interview.  Thank you, Agnes Leinau, Vice Principal 622-6380 ext 225

Edline Parent Code

       If you did not receive your Edline parent code to access certain information on the school web page (www.halekula.k12.hi.us), please email Principal Iwase at jan_iwase@notes.k12.hi.us and she will send you the letter with your code. 

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Mon. Dec. 31       NO SCHOOL – New Years Eve

Tues. Jan. 1         NO SCHOOL – Happy New Year 2013

Wed. Jan. 2        NO SCHOOL – Prepare your backpack.Choose your clothes.Go to bed early.

Thurs. Jan. 3       1^st day of school in 2013

Fri. Jan. 4          School Store in P14 after school every Friday – nothing over $1.00

Congratulations to Our 2nd Quarter Winners!

We had our random drawing for our 2nd Quarter Volunteer. We didn't get many nominations on our 2nd quarter blog, so we pulled a name from all of the volunteers for the 1st and 2nd quarter. The winner is . . . Pam Fuller! Pam was recognized for being a PTO board member as well as a classroom volunteer.
The staff member whose name was randomly selected is our Student Services Coordinator, Jennifer Sueoka. Mrs. Sueoka is recognized for her efficiency and for her willingness to help our special education teachers with their paperwork.

Pam and Jennifer receive a $50 gift card to Big City Diner, courtesy of the Hale Kula PTO. Congratulations, Pam and Jennifer!

If you'd like to nominate someone for the 3rd quarter, go to our Hale Kula web site at www.halekula.k12.hi.us
and click on "Hooray for Volunteers! or "Hooray for Our Staff!" and post your comment.

12/7 - 12/14

Principals Message

As we approach the holiday season, we notice that our students are especially active and often need many reminders about behavioral expectations.  Since teachers will be giving end-of-the-quarter assessments, we need our students to be focused and do their best to show us what they’ve learned since school began.  Please support us by reminding your children about the expectations for them when they’re in school.  We find it helps a lot when parents and school staff are repeating the same message.  With over 1,000 students registered at our school, it can be challenging to keep our students focused on school when their minds are on the upcoming holidays!  Thank you for your support!

         I would like to personally thank all of the parents who have volunteered at Hale Kula this semester.  Your assistance and support are very much appreciated.  We are always looking for ways to increase volunteerism, so if you have any great ideas that may have worked elsewhere, we’d love to hear from you.  Call me at 622-6380, e-mail me at jan_iwase@notes.k12.hi.us, or speak with our Parent Community Networking Center coordinator, Ellen Petry, in room P14. 

         Enjoy the holiday season, be safe, and take care! Mahalo!  Jan Iwase, Principal

Lunch supervisors

Aloha, Once again we are looking for lunch supervisors both permanent and substitutes.  Lunch supervisors work either an hour and a half shift or a two hour shift both at $8.00 per hour.  If you are interested but aren't familiar with our cafeteria, I strongly encourage you to sit through our lunch block 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in order to see what the lunch supervisors are responsible for.   If this looks like a job you are ready, willing, and able to tackle, please leave your name and phone number at the Main Office to schedule an interview.  Thank you, Agnes Leinau, Vice Principal 622-6380 ext 225

Farewell

If you are not continuing at Hale Kula next year, please let the office know now. The teachers need to prepare a final report card. Teachers are not here over break, so all your exit paperwork will be delayed due to alte notification.

Edline Parent Code

       If you did not receive your Edline parent code to access certain information on the school web page (www.halekula.k12.hi.us), please email Principal Iwase at jan_iwase@notes.k12.hi.us and she will send you the letter with your code. 

Pantene’s Beautiful Length and Locks of love hair donations.

Drop off location in front office or Pigtails and Crewcuts near NEX. Free haircut with donation at Pigtails and Crewcuts.

Pantene’s beautiful lengths requirements: at least 8 inches. Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments, no more than 5% gray.

Locks of Love requirements: 10 inches minimum. Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable. Hair that has been bleached is not usable. Any questions contact Alexis or Paige Winston at LJ6772@aol.com or http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html or http://www.pantene.com/en-US/PanteneBeautifulLengths/pages/default.aspx

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Fri. Dec. 7          Kindergarten Gingerbread event for families in cafeteria 1pm – 2pm (not J1)

                      All school library books must be returned. Mahalo

                        Wahiawa Christmas Parade 6:30pm – 7:30pm from Ka’ala School up California Ave. to Longs. At Longs parking lot are rides and activities and Santa.

Mon. Dec. 10         School starts at 7:55 every day – get a tardy slip from office if you are late

Tues. Dec. 11        Jamba Juice & Book Swap - $2.25 for 8oz smoothie. Exchange old books

Wed. Dec. 12        J1 Gingerbread event for families in the classroom

Thurs. Dec. 13      Super Eagle Assembly in the cafeteria from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

                      Love Notes guaranteed to be in the yearbook are due today

Fri. Dec. 14         Last day of school for 2012

                      NO School Store today at P14

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Have a happy safe vacation. If you are moving, we wish you safe travels. School resumes Jan. 3

Good News!

We just received a letter re. funding approval for our re-building, renovation project which will begin in the summer of 2013.  This project is being funded by the Department o Defense (80%) and the State of Hawaii (20%) and will include a new administrative building, library/tech center and student center building, a 10-classroom building, a covered playcourt, and other necessary improvements to our 53 year-old buildings.

This will be a 3-4 year project which will be an inconvenience for  us.  However, when the project is completed, we will have a "new" campus with upgraded 21st century features, based upon recommendations through a charrette process which included a Hale Kula team, the DOE, the military, and the architects from Design Partners.

As part of the project, all the rooms in A through J buildings will be renovated.  Two layers of tile and the asbestos underneath will be removed during one summer.  The following summer, rooms will be re-floored and painted, ceiling fans will be installed, and new cabinets and shelves will replace the metal ones we presently have.

Hale Kula is the only school in Hawaii to receive funding for this project (only 12 nationwide were selected), and it was based on condition of the buildings as well as capacity.  We are fortunate to receive funding, and all of us who have been involved in the planning process are excited to see this project coming to fruition.

In January, Gary Willis who is the project coordinator, will be back in Hawaii.  We will invite him to Hale Kula to share about the project with our school community.  We will keep you informed re. the date/time for this sharing.

Jingle Bell Run Cancelled

Due to the inclement weather and the muddy conditions, we cancelled the Jingle Bell Run today.  However, we collected the donations from students and will continue to collect them for the rest of the week.  We haven't met our $1,000 goal yet, but we still have time.  Next week, two Student Council officers will be going down to the KHON-TV news station to present our donation and be interviewed. Wouldn't it be great to be able to make a donation from Hale Kula that exceeds our $1,000 goal?  If your child forgot today, it's not too late.  Just send the $ in an envelope and bring it to the office.  Be sure to write that it is for the Laulima Giving Program.

Thank you for giving so generously during this holiday season!

Caring Community Contributors

The 3rd grade Hurricane Sandy "Coins for the Community" project raised over $1,800, far exceeding the goal of $1,000 which the students set. This Wednesday, December 5 if our annual Jingle Bell Run. Similar to the Turkey Trot, each grade level comes out at a specified time to run/jog/walk to music. This year, rather than collecting toys, we are asking each student/staff to donate $1. The proce

eds will be given to the Laulima Giving Project (formerly the Lokahi Project) which helps families in need. At Hale Kula, we are proud that our school community generously supports all of our service projects. General Learner Outcome #2 is Community Contributor. Thank you for helping our students to understand the importance of caring for others.

Mutual Respect

We continue to work with the US Army Garrison Hawaii and the School Liaison Office to address traffic and safety issues at Hale Kula.  We met with the Provost Marshall the other day and discussed how they might be able to help us.  We're looking at proactive, long-range plans as well as short-term solutions.  I understand that some angry words were directed at a parent yesterday regarding a FB Town Hall post concerning parking at our school.  This is unacceptable and has no place on a school campus.  We all want the same thing -- a safe school so our students can learn.  One of the agreements we teach our students is "mutual respect" or treating others the way we want to be treated.  We would appreciate it if parents remember to show mutual respect when they come on campus.  Thank you.

12/3 - 12/7

Library Books

December 7  all school library books must be returned. Mahalo

Parent Concerns

       If your child comes home and informs you about a problem with another student, please relay that concern to your child’s teacher or an administrator.  We will follow up with this concern.  Parents should NOT investigate on their own by confronting the other student.  We have procedures which must be followed and offer every child due process, the opportunity to tell their side of the story.  When the administration makes a decision regarding consequences, this information is only shared with the students’ parents or guardians.  Please do not ask us to violate confidentiality procedures by demanding to know what kind of disciplinary action is being taken. 

       Remember that “discipline” means “to teach” and in elementary school, we are teaching students about following rules, treating others respectfully, and learning from their mistakes. 

Edline Parent Code

       If you did not receive your Edline parent code to access certain information on the school web page (www.halekula.k12.hi.us), please email Principal Iwase at jan_iwase@notes.k12.hi.us and she will send you the letter with your code. 

Jingle Bell Run

Our 8^th Annual Jingle Bell Run will be Wed. Dec. 5 but we will collect differently this year. Instead of bringing gently used toys to donate we are making a cash donation to Laulima Giving Program. Each child is asked to bring $1.00 to the field before walking or running to holiday music for 20 minutes. Laulima means cooperation and working together. This program helps Hawaii’s struggling families’ by providing them with life’s basic necessities, year round emergency assistance and a brighter holiday season. Thank you for your donation.

Moving?

If you are PCSing or changing schools please let the office know ASAP.  They usually ask for 2 weeks notice to get a release packet ready for the next school.

Pantene’s Beautiful Length and Locks of love hair donations.

Drop off location in front office or Pigtails and Crewcuts near NEX. Free haircut with donation at Pigtails and Crewcuts.

Pantene’s beautiful lengths requirements: at least 8 inches. Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments, no more than 5% gray.

Locks of Love requirements: 10 inches minimum. Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable. Hair that has been bleached is not usable. Any questions contact Alexis or Paige Winston at LJ6772@aol.com or http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html or http://www.pantene.com/en-US/PanteneBeautifulLengths/pages/default.aspx

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Mon. Dec. 3        School Community Council Meeting at 3:00 pm

                      Tripler Hospital Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30pm

Tues. Dec. 4        Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00 am

                      3^rd grade Field Trip to Polynesian Cultural Center

                      Schofield Tree Lighting at Generals Loop at 6:00pm

Wed. Dec. 5        Jingle Bell Run – Bring $1.00 to donate and wear closed toe shoes to run around the field to holiday music

Thurs. Dec. 6       6:00pm – 7:00pm Christmas Caroling under the stars for families - Bring a blanket for your family to sit on and be prepared to sing. Songbooks will be provided. After singing there will be hot chocolate and candy canes and a small holiday craft.

Fri. Dec. 7          Kindergarten Gingerbread event for families in cafeteria 1pm – 2pm (not J1)

                      All school library books must be returned today

11/26 -11/30

Happy Thanksgiving!    Enjoy your 4 day week end!

Aloha Parents,  It was recently brought to my attention that there are a few children who have recently viewed inappropriate websites and have passed the site information on to other students.  You are encouraged to discuss appropriate usage guidelines with your child. We will continue to ensure that students are blocked from inappropriate web sites, and that our strict usage guidelines are enforced at school.   At home, might I suggest ensuring that computer usage be in a location that is easily visible to you and that you monitor your child's usage regularly.  Children should be careful of sites such as Youtube which make inappropriate links accessible with a simple click.   There are several programs that can be used to monitor viewed sites.  Some parents have found the following link useful, http://www.wikihow.com/Block-a-Specific-Website-Without-Software&adt=0

Working together to keep our kids safe,  Agnes Leinau, Vice Principal

If you are PCSing or changing schools please let the office know ASAP.  They usually ask for 2 weeks notice to get a release packet ready for the next school.

Helping victims of Super Storm Sandy

Third grade is reaching beyond our state lines to help those that were victims of Super Storm Sandy. Thanks to your generous donations they have raised over $1000. so far! Next week is the last week to donate.  The money collected will be put onto two gift cards one for the Brooklyn Foundation and the other for Save the Children.

Pantene’s Beautiful Length and Locks of love hair donations.

Drop off location in front office or Pigtails and Crewcuts near NEX. Free haircut with donation at Pigtails and Crewcuts.

Pantene’s beautiful lengths requirements: at least 8 inches. Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments, no more than 5% gray.

Locks of Love requirements: 10 inches minimum. Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable. Hair that has been bleached is not usable. Any questions contact Alexis or Paige Winston at LJ6772@aol.com or http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html or http://www.pantene.com/en-US/PanteneBeautifulLengths/pages/default.aspx

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Mon. Nov 26        Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

Tues. Nov. 27      Flu Clinic for those that turned in signed forms

Wed. Nov. 28      Boxtop 4 Education & Tyson & Campbells Pick up from classrooms

Thurs. Nov. 29     1^st Grade Field Trip to the Aquarium for P4, P11, H4

Fri. Nov. 30        1^st Grade Field Trip to HTY – Christmas Talk Story

Giving Thanks

As we approach a three-day school week to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is a perfect opportunity to reflect on my principalship at Hale Kula and all that I am thankful for.  What makes a school special and unique is its people, and Hale Kula is no exception.

All of my schooling has been here in Hawaii, and I can't imagine being uprooted in the middle of the year and having to go to a new school, make new friends, learn new rules, procedures, and curriculum, and adjust to these new surroundings. Yet our Hale Kula students are asked to do this not once but multiple times in their school careers.  More often than not, this is occurring while a parent is attending training or is deployed.  Our students make the best of their situation even while they are missing a parent who may be off-island for training exercises or who may be deployed and in harm's way.  I marvel at their resilience, and my hope is that they will take what they've learned at Hale Kula about aloha, lokahi, kokua, `ohana, kuleana, and malama and share it with others when they leave Hawaii.

I am grateful to the Hale Kula parents who support our school and trust us with their children.  Military  parents' lives are so different from what I experienced as a young mom when I had family and friends to support me.  Being uprooted from their system of support is a challenge, and their confidence in our school to take care of their children is a responsibility we take seriously.  To the soldier parents who have committed to serving and protecting our nation, I send my heartfelt thanks.  And to the spouse who is left behind to take care of the home and the family while the soldier is deployed, you deserve kudos for all you do.  It takes a strong person to accept and adapt to military life and often, you turn every new change of duty station as an adventure and a learning opportunity for your family.  Mahalo for all you do.

I am so honored to be at a school with such a great staff.  I love going to work every day because I work with people who care about our school as much as I do.  Others may not realize the challenges of working with a highly transient military population, but your commitment and pride in your work is what makes our school so special.  I hope you realize the positive impact you have, long after the students and families have left Hale Kula and Hawaii.  I am truly proud to be part of our Hale Kula `ohana.

May all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

11/19 - 11/24

Thank you all for your generous contributions to our Turkey Trot.  We collected over 1500 cans of food for the Hawaii Food Bank

Auditions

Once again Central Theatre Arts Academy Performing Arts Learning Center is getting ready to hold auditions for their latest production, The Sound of Music. As a state learning center, they are interested in reaching as many public school students as possible. This year they are looking for children aged 5-18 as younger children for the von Trapp family, and older students to play all of the adult roles. There is no cost to any student who is involved in productions.

            Mililani High School is the host school for CTAA. All rehearsals and performances will take place at Mililani High School after school. There is more information available on their website. www.CentralTheatreArtsAcademy.org

Helping victims of Super Storm Sandy

Third grade has been working very hard on a community unit and has decided to reach beyond our state lines and help those that were victims of Super Storm Sandy. They are collecting money (coins) in each classroom. A letter should have gone home with the youngest and only students in their Wed. Folders and each student will have a chance to donate in the ziploc bags. Third Grade will come around and collect the bags daily. The money collected will be put onto two gift cards one for the Brooklyn Foundation and the other for Save the Children. This continues until Nov. 30

Pantene’s Beautiful Length and Locks of love hair donations

Drop off location in front office or Pigtails and Crewcuts near NEX. Free haircut with donation at Pigtails and Crewcuts.

Pantene’s beautiful lengths requirements: at least 8 inches. Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments, no more than 5% gray.

Locks of Love requirements: 10 inches minimum. Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable. Hair that has been bleached is not usable. Any questions contact Alexis or Paige Winston at LJ6772@aol.com or http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html or http://www.pantene.com/en-US/PanteneBeautifulLengths/pages/default.aspx

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Fri. Nov. 16         Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

                      School Store in P14 after school every Friday – nothing over $1.00

Mon. Nov. 19       School Community Council Meeting 3:00pm

                      TRIBES- Mutual respect and appreciation of cultures: Wear cultural clothes

Tues. Nov 20        Jamba Juice & Book Swap - $2.25 for 8oz smoothie. Exchange old books

                      TRIBES-Appreciation and support of friendship: Wear yellow & show kindness

Wed. Nov. 21       Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

                      TRIBES- Mutual respect for environment: Wear green and pick up trash

Thurs. Nov. 22     NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving

Fri. Nov. 23        NO SCHOOL – Good Luck shopping or stay home to relax –the choice is yours

11/9 - 11/16

Make up Picture Taking

Friday, November 9 is make up picture taking on the stage. If you started Hale Kula after September 19 then your picture will be taken for the yearbook.  If you do not like the pictures that were taken the first time, then bring back the entire packet to school and the student will give it to Lifetouch and take a new picture. Your child should be able to tell photographer what was wrong with the first picture.

Dress Code Matters

Strapless or spaghetti straps or transparent tops are not ok unless another top is worn over or under. Straps on shirts must be 1 inch wide. Any clothing or accessories that are deemed unsafe, leave at home. Running shoes or flats are best at school. Students should not wear make up.

Be a part of National Walk or Ride your bide to school month.

Let’s enjoy our lovely weather and walk to avoid more cars on the road.  It’s good for the environment and good for your health and helps you get to school on time.  As parents we ask your help in getting your child to school every day on time.  We have bike racks on both sides of the school and encourage you to lock your bike to the racks every day.  Scooters are not allowed on campus. Protect your school and library books inside your backpack by putting plastic bags around them.  Enjoy your walk!

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Fri. Nov. 9          Make up picture taking from Lifetouch– If you don’t like your pictures, bring back the envelope to retake a new picture. Also students new since Sept. 19 be prepared to take your official yearbook photo.

                      Complex Volleyball Tournament – Good luck to our team 

                      Buddy Pictures are casual pictures that will be in the yearbook standing with your friends. $1.00 for each person in the picture.  During morning recess for 1^st and 3^rd and 5^th grade.  And after school for everyone next to P14.

Sat. Nov. 10        What: Voyage into Art! Who: The Art Bento Teaching Artists Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Activities: 11 am – 3 pm Where:The Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Bringing the Families of Hawai‘i Closer to the Arts - FREE Family Fun!

For more info on this and other HiSAM/HSFCA programs visit: www.hawaii.gov/sfca Look for the link to our monthly e-newsletter on the right side of the home page. Downtown streets aren’t crowded on the weekend, so walk, bike, take The Bus or drive to HiSAM on Second Saturday. ($3 flat-rate parking available across the street at Ali‘i Place; enter at 1099 Alakea St. Free parking available at City & County underground lot at Beretania and Alapa‘i. Meters at ‘Iolani Palace are $1 per hour - 4 hour maximum.)

Mon. Nov. 12       NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day Parade in Wahiawa on Calif. Ave. 10am – 11am

Tues. Nov. 13       4^th Grade Field Trip to Iolani Palace and the state capitol

                      PTO General Membership Meeting in the Library afterschool – Everyone come

Wed. Nov. 14       Turkey Trot canned food drive – wear closed toe shoes, each grade level runs This is a Community Service activity to benefit Hawaii Foodbank. 8:00 to 12:00, Each grade level at their time, will come to the PE field and donate canned food. Then they will go around the course for 20 minutes to music. 

Thurs. Nov. 15      4^th Grade Field Trip to Iolani Palace and the state capitol

Fri. Nov. 16         Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

                      School Store in P14 after school every Friday – nothing over $1.00

11/2 - 11/9

Be a part of National Walk or Ride your bide to school month.

Let’s enjoy our lovely weather and walk to avoid more cars on the road.  It’s good for the environment and good for your health and helps you get to school on time.  As parents we ask your help in getting your child to school every day on time.  We have bike racks on both sides of the school and encourage you to lock your bike to the racks every day.  Scooters are not allowed on campus. Protect your school and library books inside your backpack by putting plastic bags around them.  Enjoy your walk!

Kids Vote Hawai’i

The website is www.kidsvotinghawaii.org. Explore the ballot together, visit the candidate and party links, and discuss the issues. You will need the students password from the half sheet of paper that came home last week. Once they push submit their votes will be recorded and announced on the news on KHVH as soon as polls close on November 6^th.

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Fri. Nov. 2          After school for families 2:10 – 3:30-Eth-Noh-Tec  "Kinetic story theater"

                      Dominos for Dinner – Order from the Dominos on post and Hale Kula profits. This is the last Dominos fundraiser until February – Please support

Sat. Nov. 3         Holiday Craft Fair at Leilehua High School Cafeteria from 9am – 2pm Christmas gifts and local crafts, food and baked goods, farmers market, plants and orchids, entertainment and door prizes. Don’t miss the air riflery and archery zone.

                      Hale Kula Robotics Team will be participating in the First Lego League District Competition this Saturday, November 3 @ 11:30 a.m.!  The competition will be held in the cafeteria at Mililani High School.  They welcome your support!

Mon. Nov. 5        Chaperone Training in P14 at 10:00 am

Tues. Nov. 6        NO SCHOOL – Election Day

Wed. Nov. 7        Buddy Pictures will be in the yearbook standing with your friend(s).

                      $1.00 per person in the picture. Afterschool next to the office

Thurs. Nov. 8       Looking for some volunteers 8am – 10am to clip and count Boxtops in P14

                      1^st Grade Field Trip to the Aquarium for P5, P6, P10, H3

                      Buddy Pictures will be in the yearbook with your friends. $1.00 per person in the picture.  During morning recess for kindergarten, 2^nd and 4^th grades.

Fri. Nov. 9          Make up picture taking from Lifetouch– If you don’t like your pictures, bring back the envelope to retake a new picture. Also students new since Sept. 19 be prepared to take your official yearbook photo.

                      Complex Volleyball Tournament – Good luck to our team

                      Buddy Pictures are casual pictures that will be in the yearbook standing with your friends. $1.00 for each person in the picture.  During morning recess for 1^st and 3^rd and 5^th grade.  And after school for everyone next to P14.

Staff Parking Only

We've been having problems with parents  double-parking and blocking other cars in the afternoons.  Remember that the parking lot by the cafeteria is reserved for staff parking in the mornings when school begins and in the afternoons when school ends.  Several of our staff members have been blocked in and cannot leave, making them late for appointments or other jobs.  If the situation does not improve, we will have no choice but to tow these cars.  Please be considerate so we are not forced to call the towing company.

10/29 - 11/2

Kids Vote Hawai’i

The website is www.kidsvotinghawaii.org. Explore the ballot together, visit the candidate and party links, and discuss the issues. Look for half sheet of paper with each students’ individual password to come home soon.  Once they push submit their votes will be recorded and announced on the news on KHVH as soon as polls close on November 6^th.

Volunteers for Flu Clinic

Looking for a few more volunteers to help escort students to and from flu clinic on Tues. Nov. 27 in the morning.  If you are available to help, then please email Ellen_Petry@notes.k12.hius

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Mon. Oct. 29      Walk or bike to school and be sure to get here on time every day

Tues. Oct. 30      Boxtop 4 Education & Tyson & Campbells Pick up from classrooms

                      Kindergarten Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Wed. Oct. 31       Happy Halloween – kindergarten costume parade starts at 12:45pm

Thurs. Nov. 1       Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

Fri. Nov. 2          After school for families 2:10 – 3:30-Eth-Noh-Tec  "Kinetic story theater"

Sat. Nov. 3         Holiday Craft Fair at Leilehua High School Cafeteria from 9am – 2pm Christmas gifts and local crafts, food and baked goods, farmers market, plants and orchids, entertainment and door prizes. Don’t miss the air riflery and archery zone.

Do We Have Your Correct Phone #?

Yesterday,. we sent out a mass message to inform parents about the lockdown.  Some parents came in today to inform us that they didn't receive the message.

The system  calls and leaves a message on your home phone.  If you prefer us to call your cell phone, please let us know; we will make the change.

Although the system has the capability to leave a text message, we opted not to use this feature since users may be charged for each text or parents may not use text messaging.

The lockdown yesterday provided us with an opportunity to improve our procedures.  Our staff has provided some good suggestions which we will implement in the future.  Hopefully, it'll be a drill and not a real lockdown.

We appreciate all the positive comments on Facebook about how our staff responded to this situation and kept the students calm and safe!  We'd also like to thank the parents who were patient and trusted us with their children.

10/22 - 10/27

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Karston Thot Bridge has reopened in both directions 24 hours a day.

McNair and McComb gate have resumed their usual left and right turn lanes at all times.

Be a part of National Walk or Ride your bide to school month.

Let’s enjoy our lovely weather and walk to avoid more cars on the road.  It’s good for the environment and good for your health and helps you get to school on time.  As parents we ask your help in getting your child to school every day on time.  We have bike racks on both sides of the school and encourage you to lock your bike to the racks every day.  Scooters are not allowed on campus. Protect your school and library books inside your backpack by putting plastic bags around them.  Enjoy your walk!

Kids Vote Hawai’i

Available to all students in the state of Hawai’i to learn about our democratic process and vote. The website is www.kidsvotinghawaii.org. Explore the ballot together, visit the candidate and party links, and discuss the issues. Starting this coming week through November 6^th they can go online and cast their own ballots. Once they push submit their votes will be recorded and announced on the news on KHVH as soon as polls close on November 6^th.

Eth-No-Tec is coming on November 2 from 2:15 – 3:30.

Families are encouraged to enjoy this unique dramatic performance in the school cafeteria.  Look for the flier and send back the bottom portion to RSVP for this kinetic storytelling event.

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Mon. Oct. 22              School starts at 7:55 every day – get a tardy slip from office if you are late

Tues. Oct. 23      Jamba Juice & Book Swap - $2.25 for 8oz smoothie. Exchange old books

Wed. Oct. 24      Report Cards distributed

Thurs. Oct. 25     2^nd grade field trip

Fri. Oct. 26        Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am

Sat. Oct. 27        ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVIN FESTIVAL GOES WINDWARD

 The Pumpkin Carving Festival has found a new home at Windward Mall. This annual event is a tradition to kickoff the Fall season, with families gathering together to carve pumpkins for the holidays. Windward Mall is the location for families to enjoy quality time together in a festive atmosphere. Michigan Master Carver, Pumpkin Ed, will again be at the Festival carving his 1,000 lb. giants. Pumpkin Ed was a huge hit with our families last year. Come and watch him create his whimsical characters, then have their photos taken with these giant pumpkins. For more information, please visit www.pumpkincarvingfestival.org  or call 422-1213.

       Families can make their reservations and pre-purchase their packages on the website. Each package ($35 for family of four) includes a medium size pumpkin, a carving kit (scooper, mini saw/paring knife), gloves and stencils, and a reserved work table. Seating times are 10 a.m., 1 p.m., or 4 p.m. Each seating is limited to the first 250 families.