May Family Focus 2013
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Waikele Family Focus Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC) Waikele Elementary School Vol. 12 No. 9 94-1035 Kukula St. May 2013 Waipahu, HI 96797 Phone: 677-6100 Website: http://www.waikele.k12.hi.us “Together We Aim Higher” Principal Message The school year is quickly winding down with four weeks remaining. There is so much to be thankful for. Our students have accomplished and shown much progress meeting learning goals and demonstrating the general learner outcomes. Our outstanding staff provided learning opportunities such as: afterschool stem camp, art academy, opera, learning trips, grade level projects/activities, robotics, intramural basketball, tutoring, and homework center to name a few. At this time Waikele Elementary would like to recognize all of YOU for your continued support and partnership this year. Thank you! This message is dedicated to all of the graduating sixth graders. I am very proud of you and know that all of you will live your dreams. Go for it! Your educational journey will continue for the next 6 years and beyond, as each of you will be moving on to various schools pursuing your goals. I wish you continued success. Students, I want all of you to hold on to the memories, friendships, experiences, and fun times you had here at Waikele Elementary School. Always remember where you came from and remember your Waikele Pride. Believe in yourself, Take Care of Each Other, and Take Care of This Place. Waikele Ohana, we had a great year filled with many learning experiences. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the dedicated faculty and staff serving our outstanding school community. Parents and friends, thank you very much for your on-going support. To all the students, have a safe and fun summer. Keep on reading! See you on August 5, 2013. Aloha, Sheldon Oshio May 2013 Calendar Wed, May 1 - Gr. 3 & 4 HSA – Math Thu, May 2 to - Gr. 5 & 6 HSA – Math Fri, May 3 Tue, May 7 - Gr. 4 HSA – Science - LET, Gr. 2 (Cambra/Tanita) – Manoa Heritage Center Wed, May 8 - Gr. 4 HSA - Science - Learning Celebrations, Odd Level Grades - 5:30p – 7p Thu, May 9 - LET, Gr. 2 (Chang/Souza) – Manoa Heritage Center Fri, May 10 - LET, Gr. 4 – Polynesian Cultural Center, 10:30a – 10:30p Wed, May 15 - Learning Celebrations, Even Level Grades, 5:30p – 7p Fri, May 17 - Opera Night Performance – 6p – 6:30p and 7p – 7:30p, Hale Hanai Tue, May 21 - PreSchool Graduation – 9a, Hale Hanai - LET, Gr. 6 – Banquet, Dave & Busters Wed, May 22 - FULL DAY SCHEDULE – SCHOOL ENDS 2:05P Thu, May 23 - Gr. 6 Graduation – 5:30p – 6:30p, Hale Hanai Fri, May 24 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – SCHOOL ENDS 12:35P - Report Cards Go Home CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 6TH GRADE STUDENTS OF WAIKELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!! Thank you to Mr. Higuchi, Mr. Larger and Ms. Tanigawa for preparing your students for Intermediate School and their future endeavor! HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY and MEMORABLE SUMMER VACATION! SEE YOU BACK ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5! The Waikele Family Focus is a monthly publication of the Waikele Elementary School Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC). Submit articles to Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator (677-6100), email: [email protected], or leave in the PCNC mailbox in Hale Ho’oulu (Admin. Bldg.). Deadline for submitting is five (5) days before the end of the month. _________________________________________________________________________________________ following year. If you have any questions, please **FROM THE OFFICE CORNER** call us at 677-6100. 677-6100 7:30am-4:00am Lunch Loans Please remember that all lunch loans must be paid Kindergarten Registration the following school day. The State School Food If your child was born anytime from January 1, 2008 – Service has a policy of a maximum of five (5) lunch December 31, 2008, he/she may now register for loans. The student must then provide lunch money Kindergarten and Jr. Kindergarten for this coming to cover the loan and additional monies if he/she school year, 2013-2014. chooses to purchase additional meals. If money Requirements for registration to Waikele ES Elementary cannot be sent, please provide your child with a School: home lunch. Free and reduced lunch applications are available in the office. These applications may 1) Must be living in the Waikele District be submitted at any time, and as many times as 2) Provide proof of residency: necessary during the school year. You may call us Utility bill, i.e. Electric – bring in bottom at 677-6100 between 7:30am – 4:00pm to inquire portion of bill with your name and address, about your child’s balance. Telephone Landline, Cable, Water, or Lease/Rental Agreement Please Note – LAST DAY for Homework Center 3) Original Birth Certificate Friday, May 10 4) F14 Medical Form – we will provide you with the form to take to your doctor Does your child need help with homework? Registration will be taken between 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday at the Front Office. He/She is welcome to come to the… All Lunch Loans Must Be Paid By Homework Center The Last Day Of School - May 24, 2013 for All efforts will be made through notices or phone calls regarding your child’s loan All Waikele Elementary Students (K-6) who need to finish or need assistance We encourage you to contact the office with their homework regarding your balance as we get closer to the ending of the school year YOU CAN WORK ON KID BIZ ARTICLES & On May 24, 2013, if your child has a lunch VANTAGE WRITING TOO! loan, we will be contacting you to come to the school to clear his/her balance by Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00am Thursday, Friday · If you are leaving Waikele Elementary at the Time: 7:00-7:45 am ending of the school year and have not Where: Hale Kukui (NEW LOCATION) contacted the office, please call as soon as possible Tutors: Waikele Elementary Teachers · Reminder to parents of students leaving Waikele: please pick up your child’s release IMPORTANT! packet on May 24, 2013 (all outstanding debts Electronic Cigarettes are now a part of our school’s must be cleared-lunch loans, lost books, contraband list and any student in violation of this fundraiser monies, etc.) offense is subject to the disciplinary actions of HAR · If your child is returning in the fall, his/her Chapter 19. lunch money will roll-over to the next school year 2013-2014 Students Leaving Waikele If your child will not be returning to Waikele Elementary School next school year or if your child th is in the 6 grade and will not be attending Waipahu Intermediate, please notify the front office as soon as possible. You will need to get a release packet on the last day of school and take it to your next school in order to register your child for the Liaison and his partner for picking up the gift bags and distributing them to his team. We’ll be seeing a lot more of our military partners during the next school year, as we continue to support each other. No Summer Program Donna Oyadomari – Christmas decorations Waikele Elementary will not be offering a Summer Darin Villeza – 2-hole puncher Intersession Program this year. John Czerwinski – Tennis balls Mary Higa – Playdoh, Straws Alicia Arndt – Magazines Staff Parking Lot Wynee Ferry – File folders Please do not use the staff parking lot to drop-off or pick-up your child from school. There is no adult supervision for this area and therefore no one is watching out for student safety. Also, by using Ronald McDonald Inspires Students this lot, you are denying our faculty and staff access to their designated parking area. Students from grades PreK – 2 were taken by Ronald McDonald’s school show, “Giving Back McKinney-Vento Homeless Act with Ronald McDonald”, coordinated by our Students eligible for McKinney-Vento Homeless Act services PCNC. It was a fun-filled educational program between October 1, 2005 and June 26, 2008 have the right to request to be transferred to a school previously attended during that period of inspiring children to give back to the community time, if feasible. and how to help others. Thank you to for Zan Timtim/Ronald McDonald Program Coord. and Extra!! Extra!! of course, Hawaii’s own Ronald McDonald. Waikele Teachers/Staff Wish List The Teachers and Staff of Waikele Elementary will submit, as needed, a list of item(s) they would like to have “extra” for their classrooms, school projects, or work areas. They may also be used for other necessities for our school. Parents and friends are our most valuable resource for our needs. Please help fulfill their wishes by looking and asking around, both at home and at work. Used items are always welcome, as long as they are useable. If you can help, please turn the item(s) in to the Parent- Spring Book Fair Community Networking Center (PCNC) Room, Admin. Thank you to everyone who supported our last Ofc., or call PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 677- 6100. PCNC book fair of this school year. Swarms of On behalf of the Teachers and Staff, students came in during their recess time and after Mahalo Nui Loa for your support!! school with their moms, dads, aunties, uncles, grandmas and/or grandpas. Thank you to our Cooking Measuring Cups Can Opener volunteers – Yuri Keaunui, Tyler Keaunui, Lisa Paper for painting – i.e. blueprint paper, large sized Smith, and Sasha Moore - whom without their thicker paper help, this book fair would not have been as 2-cup Glass Measuring Cup successful.