8/3 - 8/7

Drop Off and Pick Up: 

While we do realize that parking is a challenge especially with the on-going construction, please understand that the parking areas in front of the cafeteria, including the grass/gravel parking area are reserved for faculty and staff.  We also need to keep the roadway directly in front of the cafeteria open for buses so while it is fine to drop off and/or pick up your child in the flag pole area, please do not park and/or leave your vehicle in that area while you walk your child to class.  We have numerous staff members inside and around the cafeteria in the mornings who can assist making sure your child gets safely to their correct classroom.  The Military Police have noted that several people were parking and fully blocking the sidewalk in front of the school (under posted no parking signs) as well as speeding through the parking lot where children were walking.  I have been informed that MPs will be ticketing those vehicles illegally parked and/or driving in an unsafe manner.  Thank you for your cooperation.  Agnes Leinau, Vice Principal

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Mon. Aug. 3        Kindergarten Class Postings at 4pm

Tues. Aug. 4        Kindergarten Parent only Orientation at each classroom

Wed. Aug. 5        School is out at 1:10 every Wednesday

Thurs. Aug. 6       School starts at 7:55 every day – thanks for being on time

Fri. Aug. 7          PTO information meeting for new parent Board members 1:30 – 2 in the cafeteria

 Fri. Aug. 7             National Night Out from 4:30p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kaena Community Center, Schofield Barracks. This annual event sponsored by Island Palms Community invites all families to come out for some fun activities. This is at the community center across from Solomon Elementary. There will be representatives from many community organizations and free games and activities for all ages.

7/24 - 7/31

Welcome back to a great school year at Hale Kula.  Since you received this email, you are signed up for Hale Kula Highlights and will receive weekly updates on school and community happenings.

School Bus Riders:   Please be sure to submit a 2015-16 registration form for your child and make payment to the office.   Annual fee:  $270 round trip, $135 one way; Quarterly fee:  $72 round trip, $36 one way, checks payable to Department of Education.                    Coupons are $12.50 per sheet of 10, cash only.  The morning pick up and afternoon drop off times for certain bus stops may have changed.   For bus information, call the office at 305-3401.  Mahalo.

The new 10-classroom building is set to open.  Distinguished visitors have been invited to a Blessing and Open House on Monday morning, and families are invited to visit during the Meet and Greet from 1:00-2:30 pm on Monday, July 27.

Ways to get connected to Hale Kula

Construction blog

By clicking the link below you can sign up to receive updates and pictures on this large construction project that we are in the middle of.

http://hkesfollowourprogress.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-been-two-years-july-1-2015.html

Thanks to our Tech Coordinators, Megan Cummings and Rachel Armstrong, Hale Kula has a new, improved website.  Please go to www.halekula59.k12.hi.us for information about our school. Including calendar, menu and much more

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Fri. July 24         Classroom assignments for grades 1^st – 5^th are posted in the cafeteria windows. Stop by any time to find out your new classroom. & teacher.

Sun. July 26        Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Center from 9am – 3pm FREE. Featuring local vendors offering a variety of crafts, gift items and craft supplies for sale. A large Crafter’s Clearance sale also is part of this event. nanstar@hawaii.rr.com

Mon, July 27        1:00-2:30  Meet and Greet – families can bring school supplies to their classrooms and meet their teachers.

Tues. July 28       Pack your backpack for the first day of school tomorrow. Go to bed early and wake up ready for a great new school year.

                     

Wed, July 29       Breakfast – Hawaiian style sausage, steamed rice,

mixed fruit, apple juice

                      Lunch – Golden chicken tenders on shredded cabbage,

broccoli & carrots, applesauce

School begins for 1^st – 5^th graders

                      Kindergarten testing/orientation begins

                      School is out at 1:10 every Wednesday

Thurs, July 30      Breakfast – Breakfast Chicken Patty, Steamed Rice,

Pineapple Chunks, Grape Juice

Lunch – Soft Shell Taco, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, potato rounds, peaches

School starts at 7:55 every day and out at 2:10

Fri. July 31         Breakfast – mini pancakes, diced pears, apple juice

                     Lunch – Whole grain corndog, potato smiles, baked beans, apple wedge

Update on Our Construction Project!

Here's an update on our project.  Less than 2 weeks before teachers return to school!  Will we be ready?  Of course we will!

By the way, teachers, you can begin to set up your classroom if you're in the new building.  Also, Building A is done, and F and H will be ready on Monday.  Custodians will be bringing back your furniture and boxes to your classrooms.  J and I are still not done.  Hopefully, they'll be ready by the middle of next week.

http://hkesfollowourprogress.blogspot.com/2015/07/july-10-2015.html

It's Been Two Years!

Here's a link to a blog about our construction project. The project officially began 2 years ago with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 1, 2013!

http://hkesfollowourprogress.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-been-two-years-july-1-2015.html