May Family Focus 2013

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. Thank you also to the staff members Boys & Girls Shorts – Sizes 8-10, 10-12, 12-14 who helped set up and break down the book fair. Sharpie Pens – black, red, and/or blue Tape – Scotch, Masking, Clear Packing, Painter’s Profits from this book fair will go to Hale Kukui. Extra Large Microwave Construction Paper – 12”x18”, black, white, yellow, green, red Cardstock – 8 ½”x11”, colored and white Bike Helmets

Basketball Hoop w/Adj. Height – Preschool size Art Supplies AA – D Batteries Sprinkler Heads - 3 Area Floor Rug – 11’x15’ approx. Oven – Working Mahalo to Grade 4 Students Glue Expo Pens – Fine point, any colors Our school military partner, the Naval Submarine Plastic Sheet Protectors Support Command (NSSC) of Pearl Harbor, was Tempera Paint – Red, Yellow, Blue very excited to receive appreciation gifts put Masking Tape together by our 4th grade classes. The students Indoor Potted Plants – Variety, All Sizes hand-decorated 75 bags and filled them with edible 3M Command Medium Wall Hooks Magnet 1” Tape goodies. Thank you to Oscar Avalos/School Glitter – Any Colors Computer Headphones Marshallese Elane kwoj aikujin mele kin nan kein ilo pepa in ilo kajin eo am, call e tok Colored Legal Sized Paper office es ilo, 677-6100. Copy Paper – Letter size – White & Colored Samoan Afai e mana'omia se fesoasoani mo se fa'apupulaga o lenei fa'asilasilaga pe a Plastic 3-prong Folders faitauina, fa'a molemole valaau le aoga, 677-6100. Full-size Refrigerator

Title Holders Read To Our Students Waikele ES Represents Waipahu HS

For four days, some of our students from grades Thank you to our Waikele Warriors: Amanda Lee, Pre-K, K, 2 and 5, had the opportunity to be read to Aysia Ramos, Brandie Tanji, Deena Lauser, by 2012/2013 Title Holders. Thank you to Mike Dominick Deuz, Marianne Carvalho, Paige Casciato/Title Holder Event Coordinator, for his Fernandez, PJ Castaneda, Shyla Tigilau and eagerness in bringing these women to our school to Taylor Fukunaga, who represented Waikele share their passion of reading to children. Elementary at the Waipahu High School’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. They did an amazing job Much mahalos to Keikilani Ho (Mrs. East Oahu) , performing a hip-hop dance routine choreographed Shannon Dresser (Miss West Oahu), HaLisa by our fantastic and talented A+ Leaders Ms. Sowash (Mrs. Hickam), Angela Nand (Miss Shawna, Mr. Joey, and Ms. Jolena. They rocked Hawaii Collegiate), Danielle Brandon (Mrs. the house and represented us well! Central Oahu), Sheri Taflinger (Mrs. Hawaii International), Cheryl Castro (Mrs. Hawaii Filipina), Ashlee Kozuma (Miss Teen United States), and Brianna Acosta (Miss Hawaii USA).

Our Waikele Warriors performing their hip-hop dance routine in Keikilani Ho reading to Gr. 2 Angela Nand signing pictures for PreS front of crowds of Waiphau High students, alumnis, and other student representatives from the Waipahu Complex schools.

Brianna Acosta giving pinwheels to grK Ashlee Kozuma greeting Gr. 5

Waikele Warriors Local Author/DJ Reads to Gr. 1

Thank you to Ms. Sekiya for inviting local author and Hawaii DJ, Shannon Scott, to share and read Have You Ever Been to a Parade his new book, “Maka the Magic Music Maker” to our 1st grade students. Shannon interacted with the in Honolulu? children as he shared his passion for reading and th writing. This year is the 97 Annual King Kamehameha Floral Parade. It is a tradition in our culture to honor King Kamehameha for uniting the islands of Hawaii. This year’s parade theme is, Na Pouhana, in honor of the late Senator Daniel Inouye, and also honoring Senator Daniel Akaka.

After many years of dedication and helping to perpetuate this tradition, Mrs. Gloria Awakuni (Substitute Teacher at Waikele) has been chosen to represent the islands as Pa’u Queen. Mrs. Awakuni gives her MAHALO to the Waikele Community for their kokua and support in donating flowers and If assistance is needed in understanding this document by having it read/translated in another language, please call the school ofc, 677-6100. foliage for the horses’ leis.

Ilokano No kasapulan yo iti tulong nga mangbasa/mangipataros ti daytoy a dokomento The parade starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Iolani Palace iti pagsasao nga Ilokano, pangnga-asi yo ta awaganyo iti opisina ti eskuwela, 677-6100. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, goes thru Ala Moana

Tagalog Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., and ends at Kapiolani Kung kailangan ninyo ng tulong na basahin/intindihin ang dokomentong ito sa Park. Tagalog, ipinakikiusap na tawagan ang opisina ng eskuwelahan, 677-6100.

Join us in celebrating the representation of all the islands, on Pa’u (equestrian), the beautiful floats, the marching bands, and most of all, the Aloha of our Island Ohanas.

Visitor Information for Gr. K Gives to Hawaii Foodbank Campus Lock Downs In an emergency lock down situation, the office will have a The kindergarten students wanted to help those in large sign stating so on the front door. Please leave campus need, so they decided to collect canned goods and immediately. We want to ensure the safety of all those around. money for the Hawaii Foodbank. This idea came Thank you in advance for your cooperation. about after studying about what living things need to survive. The kindergarteners were sad to learn Notice and Request for Accommodations that some people don’t have enough money to get If you are an individual with a disability, please contact our what they need. administration, Ms. Kailiawa or Mr. Oshio at 677-6100 to make arrangements for accessibility to any school event at On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, the kindergarten least 10 working days prior to the event. Reasonable efforts classes presented a check of $137. and many boxes will be made to accommodate your request. of canned goods to Hawaii Foodbank manager, Kim Bartenstein. The kindergarteners were so Have You Ever Wanted to be a proud to see how much they collected and that they Fire Fighter or Police Officer? are helping to take care of others. Great job and many thanks to the kindergarten students and Grade 1 students have been studying community families for helping to donate money and food! workers and thanks to Ms. Nakamoto, she was able

Thank you to the following Ohanas: to invite HFD Firefighter Dave Yoshida and HPD Aga, Agmata, Akemoto, Alcos, Ancheta, Augustin, Officer Greg Kinoshita. The officers talked about Barsatan, Bautista, Baysa, Berck, Casaus, Chang, their duties as a firefighter and police officer. The Chiang, Chong, Chun, Dela-Cruz Delaney, Felix, children were very excited as they heard their Fujioka, Gallarde, Gambino, Garcia, Gilman, Jones, stories, and had their questions answered. Juarez, Judah, Kaaukai, Kindred, Lam, Lance, Liao, Manu, Pascua, Quodala, Ray, Rita, Rogers, Roller, Sabido, Sagadraca, Schuneman, Seumanu, Tanita, Taylor, Valdez-Concepcion, Waikiki, Walker, Ziezulewicz

Thank you to the following individuals: Jake Tungpalan, Maggie Latak, Clarizel Andres, Joseph Oshita, Madden Aquino, Andrew Delos Santos, Angelika Aquino, Izabelle Lamas-Garcia, Maria Miske, Mimi Ocon, Lathan Guzman, Rayah Arcalas, Benny Edwards, Bill Edward, Dalen Calistro, Madden Le, Jacqueline Kwong, T.J. Waikele Warriors “Amazing Learners” Julaton, Kalum Pascua, Ridge Peralta, Lana Anoc, Jerimias Garcia-Mamea, Mylee Herrera, Gabriella CONGRATULATIONS! Waikele’s robotics team - nd Agmata, Allison Agor, Aeden Bucasas, Josiah “The Amazing Learners”, as they took 2 Place at Galanto, Carmela Gustilo, Micah Ing, Haylee the 2013 Lawrence Technological University - 6th Kanamu, Meadow Kirley, Erin Lam, Maximilian Annual Hawai’i Robofest Regional Tournament on Lambert, Victoria McKnight, Matthew Oamil, and April 27, 2013. The tournament took place at the Lauren Tabios. University of Hawai’i West O’ahu campus, and the looks on the faces of our four engineers were priceless, as they were completely overjoyed hearing their team name announced. Totally awesome! Ms. Nuha and Ms. Funasaki were co- coaches, supported by Mr. Wong who advised them through the process all the way. There were 31 teams total who participated and competed in the competitive exhibition division. Ms. Nuha did a Ms. Amby’s Class Ms. Kamei’s Class great job with the students.

Kaeo Agpalsa Kim Bartenstein Tyler Fernandez with students Riki Nishizawa

Jensen Garcia (Ms. Shinagawa’s and Ms. Nuha Class picture missing)

Ms. Cheung’s Class Ms. Kramer’s Class

Waikele Warrior Basketball Team Rocks! Art Academy 2013

Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball Congratulations to all the students for their fine art team! The team represented Waikele well, on and work and displays, along with their wonderful off the court. On the court, the team was noted to performances. We have such talented students and be the Top Team in the Waipahu Complex. The teachers! Thank you to all the families who came boys finished with 6 solid wins!! The girls’ team out to the courtyard and Hale Kukui to support all fought hard every game and ended the season with the students, as well as their own. Thank you to 2 wins and 4 losses. ALL the kids played Ms. Kaneshiro for coordinating this Academy. amazingly!! The coaches Ms. Tompkison, Ms. Alverio, and Mr. Chun did an awesome job preparing the kids. We’d like to thank all the teachers, staff and parents who came out to support the players the last few weeks as they played hard and represented our school. Go Team Waikele!

Girls’ Team: Cassandra Lance Lindsey Millerd Nia Irvin Tyra Balmilero-Moore Channah Garcia Haley Chibana Mia DePonte Princess Pohahau Faith Borges Triana Laanui Erica Baysa Boys’ Team: Cameron Ray Cameron Sua Ka’ua Nishigaya Koali Nishigaya Philip Dolar, Jr. Seth Garcia Trey Katena Jensen Garcia Kayle Aceret Nazareth Pasion Nicholas Colina AJ Alverio Jared Casem Justin Albayaldo Kyle Kaneshiro Shaun Robinson Jeff Escano Majnoon Samuel Treson Makabe Jensen Kealoha

Waipahu Intermediate Students and Staff th Speak to 6 Graders

Vanessa Vidad, alumni of Waikele Elementary, alongside another student alumni from August Ahrens El., Waipahu Intermediate Vice Principal CPR/AED Refresher Course for WES Staff Lisa Ynigues, and another staff member, visited Our teachers and staff had a valuable refresher our school last month to speak to our 6th graders course in CPR/AED, thanks to PCNC for inviting about what to look forward to in Waipahu the volunteer members of the AED Institute / Intermediate. They answered questions, talked American Heart Assoc./Hawaii Heart Foundation. about the different subjects and clubs; one in A heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Suzuki, Chelsea particular called, “Rachel’s Challenge” which is Loui, Sharon Maekawa, Robin Fujiyama, and about pro-kindness, pro-compassion, anti-bullying, Garrett Ogawa for demonstrating and teaching the and anti-harassment and builds on our Positive technique of only chest compressing to the beat of Behavior Support. They invite everyone to “Stayin’ Alive”. They also taught us how to use the Accept the Challenge! Automated External Defibrillator (AED), 2 of

which we have on campus.

Teachers vs. Students Basketball Game Vermicast Harvesting with Grade 2 Where: Waikele Basketball Court When: Friday, May 3 What is Vermicast? According to “wikiHow to do Time: Girls Team game – 2:30p – 2:50p anything” website, Vermicast is an organic/natural Boys Team game – 3:00p – 3:30p fertilizer that is created by using composting

SUPPORT OUR TEAMS and HAVE FUN!! earthworms. These earthworms are placed in a container which is filled with compost. The worms make their way through the food and excrete what HPD Teaches Students about we call vermicast. Vermicast enriches the soil and Internet Safety and Cyber Bully helps to ensure that plants receive all the nutrients they need to grow successfully. Vermicast renews During April 22 - 25, HPD Officers Chuck Santos, the soil and is used as a natural fertilizer. It is made Pua Conte, and Kevin Ancog spent their mornings by recycling organic waste which is transformed visiting every classroom from grades K – 6. They into natural fertilizer by using earth worms. The were able to speak to the students on how to use the process uses a variety of left over products such as internet safely and the consequences of cyber vegetable cuttings and manure from cattle, pigs, bullying. They also spoke of how to be SAFE in dogs and chickens. general and answered their many questions about being a police officer. Thank you to PCNC for Grade 2 students shown below are harvesting the bringing these awesome officers of the Pearl City earthworms. Thank you to Ms. Chang, Ms. Souza, Police Station to our school. Ms. Tanita, and Ms. Cambra for this wonderful

organic opportunity, teaching the students how to

make natural fertilizer.

Waikele Alumni Crowned at the Miss

Hawaii United States Pageant Congratulations to our 2012 alumni student, Chevelle Benitz; she was crowned as Miss Hawaii Princess at Leeward Community College on Feb. 23 alongside 6 other queens. The seventh crown was a special category not only for someone with disabilities, but because Chevelle “touched the hearts of pageant officials with her dream to become a princess”, according to Wendy Lea Talaroc. Chevelle has spastic quadriparesis, dystonia, hypertonia and acquired thoracolumbar Congratulations Waikele JPOs! kyphosis. Waikele is so proud of our Princess!

They had a score of 99% out of 100% during the Annual JPO Competition which took place at the Honolulu Zoo in April. A huge mahalo to JPO Officer Sheryl Daguio and JPO Advisor Gerard Aki for heading the team. Go JPO Warriors!!