WaikeleFamilyFocus

Parent-CommunityNetworkingCenter(PCNC) WaikeleElementarySchoolVol.17No.4 94-1035KukulaSt. November2017 Waipahu,HI96797

Phone:307-6100Website:www.waikelees.org

“Together We Aim Higher”

Principal Message November is the month of Thanksgiving and at Waikele Elementary we have many things for which we are thankful, PTSO being one example. They have had a busy first quarter with BooHoo /Yahoo Breakfast, “Around the World” general meeting dinner, and Pumpkin Carving and Costume Party Family Fun Night. Thank you to everyone who participated in these events. Each one was a success! We have an amazing school community! We are so thankful for our teachers and the many hours they spend on behalf of our students. There are incredible things happening every day in our classrooms and we owe it to the dedication and commitment of our Waikele teachers. This time of the year they’ve prepared for goal setting conferences, LETs, Extravaganza, and future activities. Thank you to our teachers who make a difference! Our commitment to continuous improvement remains our focus. We are preparing for our first full self-study evaluation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC visiting committee. The visiting committee will be here from March 5-8, 2018. Finally, thank you for your support and attending the planned events such as, Movie Nights, PCNC sponsored activities, One Cup Wednesdays, SCC, Parent Nights, and other school sponsored activities. Educating our children requires a team approach. Thank you for your continued support for #ourschool. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 307-6100 or simply stop by to say hello. Sincerely, Sheldon Oshio

November 2017 Calendar

Fri, Nov 3 - Waikele Extravaganza 2017 – 5p – 8p, Courtyard and Hale Hanai

Thu, Nov 9 - Mass Evacuation Drill

Fri, Nov 10 - VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL

Tue, Nov 14 - L.E.T. Gr. 5 (Constantino/Souza) – Mari’s Garden

Thu, Nov 16 - L.E.T. Gr. 5 (Shiraishi/Lum) – Mari’s Garden - Papa John’s “Dollars For Dough” School Fundraiser – Sponsored by PCNC

Fri, Nov 17 - L.E.T. Gr. Pre-K – Waikele Fire Station - Family Movie Night – “Descendants 2”, Gr. 1 fundraiser – snacks/refreshments available for purchase

Thu, Nov 23 - - HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL Fri, Nov 24

Mon, Nov 27 - - Gr. 4 Bike Education Week – 8a – 12:45p Thu, Nov 30

Wed, Nov 29 - Student Recess Field Day w/Naval Submarine Support Command/Performance Monitoring Team (NSSC/PMT)

Thu, Nov 30 - L.E.T. Gr. 3 – Honouliuli Wetlands - Principal Coffee Hour – “All the Good Things Happening” #ourschool, 1:30p – 2p, Hale Kukui - School Community Council (SCC) Meeting – “Our Continuous Improvement Journey”, 6p, Hale Kukui

December 2017 Calendar

Fri, Dec 1 - Gr. 4 Bike Education Week – 8a – 12:45p

Sat, Dec 3 - Ohana Day at Olino Theaters – “CoCo”, 9:30a, Olino Theaters/Kapolei, RSVP PreOrders by 11/22 to PTSO

Wed, Dec 13 - Waikele WinterFest 2017 – 6p – 8p, Hale Hanai, Sponsored by PCNC

Thu, Dec 14 - Papa John’s “Dollars For Dough” School Fundraiser – Sponsored by PCNC - L.E.T. Gr. 2 (Baysa/Shinagawa) – Hawaii Nature Center

Fri, Dec 15 - Family Movie Night – Movie to be determined, Gr. 5 fundraiser – snacks/refreshments available for purchase

Wed, Dec 20 - SCHOOL ENDS 2:05P

Thu, Dec 21 - Winter Musical – Courtyard, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – EARLY DISMISSAL - SCHOOL ENDS 12:35P

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 (307-6100), email: Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us, 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FRONT OFFICE CORNER Hrs: Mon - Fri, 7:30a - 4:00p Phone No.: (808) 307-6100

Geographical Exceptions Forms

Geographic Exception Request Forms may be turned in starting January 1st through March 1st. for the upcoming school year. G.E. forms may be obtained at the Front Office of any DOE school, or on the DOE website: ge.k12.hi.us. If you are current a student at Waikele Elementary: 1. Fill out Section 1 of the G.E. form 2. Fill out an MVA Form 3. Attach a self-addressed stamped envelope to each G.E. form 4. Return G.E. form, MVA Form, and the self- addressed stamped envelope to the Front Office For incoming kindergarten students (must be 5 by July 31, 2018) and new students that reside within the Waikele Elementary School geographical area: 1. Follow steps 1-4 above 2. Fill out a student enrollment form at the front office. 3. Provide a Birth Certificate 4. Provide a current proof of residency: cable, electric, water, telephone (land-line) bill, or lease/rental agreement. Any questions, please call the Front Office at 307-6100 between 7:30am -3:00pm

Kindergarten Registration 2017-2018

Registration packets will be available in the Front Office during regular business hours.

REMINDER: (1) Parent/guardian must reside within the Waikele School District and (2) Your child must be 5 years old by July 31, 2017.

Early Release Reminder When signing your child(ren) out early from school: a. Come to the Front Office to sign your child(ren) out (PLEASE BRING A PICTURE ID) b. Please wait in the office. A staff member will bring your child(ren) to you

Bus Passes Parents/Guardians, please be advised that the bus company WILL pick up students on the way to school, even if they do not have their bus pass.

However, students who do not have their bus pass WILL NOT be allowed to ride the bus home. Students should call their parents to bring the bus pass to school, or give them a ride home. Students may also buy a replacement bus pass for $5.00 (five dollars) at the Front Office. Cash only, please.

Drop Off/Pick Up Please drop off your child(ren) so that they are seated in class and ready to begin the day at 7:50 a.m. Please pick them up by 2:25 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and by 12:55 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is NO adult supervision for students after 2:25 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and after 12:55 on Wednesdays. Students who cannot be picked up on time, should be enrolled in the A+ YMCA After School program. Thank you for your support.

Lunch Loan Reminders Please pay lunch loans by the next school day or please send a home lunch with your child. The money belongs to School Food Services, not Waikele Element-ary School. Please call the Front Office regarding your child(ren’s) balance at any time. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Breakfast and Lunch Waikele Elementary wants to ensure that each student has a healthy, nutritious day.

Student Breakfast $1.10 Reduced $ .30 Student Lunch $2.50 Reduced $ .40 Student Second Lunch $5.50 Reduced $2.50 Student Second Entree $2.00 Reduced $2.00 Milk $ .60 Reduced $ .60

To maintain a balance in your child's lunch account, cash payments can be made through your child's teacher or in the office.

If your child is not purchasing a school lunch, please send your child to school with a home lunch. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

PCNC presents…..

“1 Cup Wednesday”

Every Wednesday mornings 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Fronting Hale Hanai

Enjoy free hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and breakfast snacks before going to work or play!

Request for Administration/Storage of Medication in School

No medication will be stored in the Health Room or administered by the authorized Public Health Nursing Branch and/or DOE personnel without the completion of form PHN/SHS36, Rev. 5/12, and other appropriate forms which can be obtained by the School Health Aide. A consultation will be provided by our Public Health Nurse. When these steps are complete, the Principal will have final approval.

Medication must be in a container/vial dispensed by the Pharmacist with instructions "FOR SCHOOL USE" with the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, strength, time of administration, and name of prescribing physician.

This form is good for the current school year and needs to be renewed yearly. Parent/legal guardian is responsible to obtain the form for the following school year.

Policies and Guidelines for Administration/Storage of Medications developed by the Hawaii Chapter of Academy of Pediatrics-PHNB-DOE (H-AAP-PHNB-DOE), the PHN/SHS 36 form and General instructions are available at the website address: http:// www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/publichealth nursing/index.html

Notice and Request for Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability, please contact our administration, Ms. Kawamura or Mr. Oshio at 307-6100 to make arrangements for accessibility to any school event at least 10 working days prior to the event. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Act Students eligible for McKinney-Vento Homeless Act services 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 time, if feasible.

Annual Notification of Privacy Rights Know your privacy rights as they apply to 1) student record information; 2) directory information; 3) surveys and other information collection; and 4) military recruitment information. For more information on your privacy rights, the laws that protect them, and how to exercise your rights, contact your school administrator or visit http://bit.ly/FERPAHI.

Family Movie Night Hosted by Grade 1

**Descendants 2**

Friday, November 17 – sunset in the courtyard

Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy

the movie for free under the stars!

Lost and Found!!

Is your child missing a sweater, jacket, lunchbox or water bottle, or ? If so, tell your child to check out the Lost and Found corner by the entrance inside the cafeteria.

Extra!! Extra!!

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-Community Networking Center (PCNC) Rm., Front Ofc. or call PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 307-6100.

On behalf of the Teachers and Staff, Mahalo Nui Loa for your support!!

Towels – all sizes, slightly used/not soiled Erasers – for Smart Boards/Chalk Boards White Glue- small bottles Glue Sticks – large size Blue Painters Tape Volleyballs & Basketballs (28.5 size) - new/gently used Clear Sheet Protectors Clipboards – any size, 20 ct. Hair Net/Shower Cap – 30 ct. Child-size Aprons – 30 ct. Rolling Pins – 10 ct. Plastic Table Covers – rectangular, 6 ct. Computer Head Phones Colored Cardstock Paper 8.5 oz. Foam Cups, Paper Bowls Plastic Forks & Spoons

Waikele Complex Volleyball Tournaments

Tuesdays, NOV 14 & 21, 4p – 5p

Calling all Waikele Warrior Fans & Families to come and support our Intramural Volleyball team! Waikele Elementary is once again the proud host of this year's tournaments.

Show your support and school pride out on the field next to the basketball court. See you there!

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Hosting Store #1756 “Dollars for Dough”

Papa John’s Monthly School Fundraiser

(Fundraiser organized by PCNC Facilitator/Kiana Moore)

SAVE THE DATE! ORDER PIZZA

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Support Waikele Elementary School by ordering from Papa John’s Pizza any menu item(s) on THU, NOV 16, and 25% of the sales before taxes generated by the fundraiser will be donated to our school. Use coupons, in-store specials or your Aloha carry-out card for all purchases. A separate flyer will go home the day before the fundraiser with the “Dollars for Dough” sheet. Place your label with the total price on the sheet.

The classroom in each grade level that has the most $$ orders, will win a Papa John’s Pizza Party!

If you have any questions, please contact PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 307-6100 or email

kiana_moore@notes.k12.hi.us.

Congratulations! October

“Dollars For Dough” Classroom Winners

Gr. PreK Ms. Lehano Gr. 3 Ms. Furukawa Gr. K Ms. Cheung Gr. 4 Ms. Tagami Gr. 1 Ms. Amby Gr. 5 Ms.Constantino Gr. 2 Ms. Baysa Gr. 6 Ms. Darley

Box Tops For Education

Before you throw away your cereal boxes, food packages, toilet/paper towel outer wraps, etc., please look for the Box Tops For Education labels, cut them out and turn it in to the PCNC office or your child’s teacher. Please write your child’s name/teacher on the envelope or bag and address it to PCNC. If your child turns in more than 15 labels, they will get a pencil. Proceeds help fund PCNC events and activities. Questions? Contact PCNC Facilitator/Kiana Moore.

Pamela Wilson, GM/Waikele Center and Brad Hanson/GM Lowes Waikele, for their generous donation of buckets, towels, trash bags, duct tapes, and gloves

Canon USA, Inc – Furniture and refrigerator

Rivera Ohana – New refrigerator

Kawabata Ohana – Coffee

Pacleb Ohana – Large assortment of boys clothing

Jenise Cocson – Laundry detergent, milk cartons, art supplies and bubbles

Jacob Bicaldi – Magnets, marinara sauce, hand soap, guava jelly, microwave, paper plates, basketball, forks and spoons

Aubriella & Allizaeh Ortiz-Range – Juice/milk cartons

Happy Thanksgiving Holiday November 23 - 24

Principal Coffee (½) Hour

THU, November 30, 2017

1:30p – 2:00p Hale Kukui

Topic: “All the Good Things Happening” #ourschool

Speaker: Principal Sheldon Oshio

Coffee and light snacks served!

Questions? Email Kiana Moore/PCNC Facilitator at kiana_moore@notes.k12.hi.us or call 307-6100.

Aloha Waikele Elementary Ohana! “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what

you can.” ~Arthur Ashe

Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued support to Waikele Elementary School PTSO! We truly appreciate your support and attendance this fall season. Join us for these fun, family-friendly activities upcoming. Check us out on Facebook at Waikele Elementary PTSO for updates and news. Like and tag us using hashtag #OurSchool to post your PTSO event photos! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Upcoming Events: OHANA DAY AT OLINO THEATERS: Mark your calendars for a private screening of Disney’s CoCo on December 2nd at 9:30am! Registration opens at 9:00am. Please RSVP by Nov. 22nd. Pre-order sales only. Volunteers will be needed for registration, so please send us an email if you’re interested in volunteering. We look forward to seeing you for this fun event!

SPRING FUNDRAISER: Look out for updates on our Regal Spring Fundraiser, our biggest fundraiser of the year! Help us support Academy Pathways, ChaCha Challenge Obstacle Fun Run, Technology purchases, Teacher Appreciation & Support, PCNC Support, Family Fun events, and much more!

Your 2017-2018 PTSO Officers:

Leslie Nollie-Hernandez, President Riza Balisican, Vice President Brannon Ngyuen, Secretary

Corina Pascua, Fundraising Coordinator Nicole Lee, Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Contact: If you would like to get involved and volunteer with the Waikele PTSO, please email us at: WaikelePTSO290@gmail.com or call/text us at 808-220-7087.

*Flask orders are accepted in the main office. Please fill out the blue form and submit with payment to Waikele Elementary PTSO. Large (Black) - $30.00 and Small (White) - $25.00, while supplies last.

*Discount Cards will still be available for purchase at $10.00 per card. Please email us if interested!

Have a great 2017-2018! Your Waikele PTSO #OurSchool

WinterFest 2017 Wed, December 13

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hale Hanai (Event organized by PCNC Facilitator/Kiana Moore)

“Come celebrate with us at our Winter Celebration”

Potluck Dinner, Pupus and Desserts

Take Photos with Santa Claus (Use your own camera or camera phone)

“Door Prizes for Keiki’s Only”

Entertainment by our very own Keikis

Return form below by Monday, DEC 11 to contribute to Potluck, sign up to perform, and/or donate items for “Door Prizes for Keiki’s Only”.

If you have any questions, please call PCNC Facilitator,

Kiana Moore at 307-6100 or email: kiana_moore@notes.k12.hi.us

Cut on line and return by Monday, DEC 11 to PCNC Office, Front Office or Teacher

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WinterFest 2017

Wed, December 13 – 6pm - 8pm Hale Hanai (Event organized by PCNC Facilitator/Kiana Moore)

For Potluck, I will bring the following (please circle)

Main Entree - Salad/Side Dish - Pupus - Dessert

Name ____________________________________ Child’s Name/Gr____________________________

Attending #Adults: ____ # Children ____

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Child is performing for the WinterFest with A+ Leeward YMCA No___ Yes___ Name/Gr ____________________

My Child or Myself would like to perform for the WinterFest No___ Yes___ Ph# or Email _________________ Name/Gr __________________________________

Talent ____________________________________

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I Can Help Fill “Door Prizes For Keiki’s Only” If you can donate a gift item(s), please turn it in unwrapped to the PCNC Rm., Front Office or teacher by Tue., Dec 12 No____ Yes ____ Item(s): Name ____________________________________ Child’s Name/Gr ___________________________

Ph# or Email ______________________________ Gift(s) ____________________________________

Mahalo from Grade 3 Movie Night

Grade 3 Movie Night was a huge success. The Grade 3 Teachers would like to thank the following families for their awesome support of donating and/or volunteering their time during Movie Night:

Hobson Family Fu Family Fukui Family Kaneshiro Family Visitacion-Layco Family Sagapolutele Family Fountain Family Ramos Family Sazer Family Miyasato Family Adriano Family Nomura Family Otto Family Morton Family Clemente Family Hoapili Family Ibarra Family Prudencio Family Julaton Family Shepard Family Dela-Cruz Family Valdez Family Arugay Family Oamil Family Kamalani Family Wong Family Moran Family Axtell Family Inis Family Lopez Family Tanita Family Kim Family Ribucan-Fuentes Family

2017 - 2018 National Elementary Honor Society

(NEHS) Induction Ceremony

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, we celebrated the outstanding academic achievements and personal accomplishments of our new inductees. The celebration took place in our Waikele Elementary Hale Hanai. Congratulations to our Waikele Warriors inductees:

6th grade Yukari Kobayashi Alana Mendoza Rich Valdez 5th grade Madden Aquino Micah Ing Jaelynn Kim Marisa Lam Kalli Tanita 4th grade Ghisele Cadiz Cody Lee Krystal Paogofie Matalasi Pascua

Waikele Extravaganza 2017 Success!

(Article written by Kiana Moore/PCNC Facilitator)

A LOUD Shout-Out “WOO-HOO!” to our families and friends, who volunteered their time, donated goods, and came to enjoy and support our annual Waikele Extravaganza school-wide fundraiser event, which took place on Friday, Nov. 3. Thank you also to all our teachers and entire faculty and staff who spent many hours preparing for this day. Mahalo nui loa to Mana Xtreme Cheer, under the direction of Mr. Scott Ali’i, Program Director. The audience was captivated by their unreal acrobatic, mesmerizing, high jumping moves! Mahalo nui loa to our very own Waikele Warrior students, they owned the stage and woo’d the audience with their gifted musical talents. Riley Oshiro sang “Introduce Me”; Janelle Ramones sang “Rise Up”, while her sister Jana Ramones (former Waikele Warrior) accompanied her on the piano; Kiana Waikiki and Leira Lapurga danced hula to “Henehene Kou Aka”; Chloe Wright and Tianna Wailehua danced Tahitian to “Fire”; Rockell Kim sang “Castle On A Cloud”; and Kalli Tanita sang A cappella to “Deep Cries Out”. As you can tell, we have many talented warriors here at Waikele! Thank you all for braving the spotlight and sharing your love for music. Mahalo nui loa to our awesome Custodial Team who helped with set-up, clean-up, and direct traffic at the bottom parking lot area, as well as assured the safety of everyone walking from/to their vehicle. Mahalo nui loa to Marie Kawabata for organizing Boy Scout Troop 76, in volunteering their services to help pick up trash and recyclables. Many mahalos to all the talented crafters for supporting our event. They displayed their tables with a variety of handmade and handcrafted goods to sell. Mahalo to Jullie Passos, Keegan Passos, Lee Ann Akana, Joann Ramos, Jannelyn Duldulao, Marjie Nishina, Wei Jacobsmeier, and Keikilani Ancheta. Lastly, a HUGE MAHALO to the following organizations inside and outside our Waikele community, families and friends who contributed donations, and/or helped in the preparation and cleanup, and volunteered at the booths. Our apologies if any names are missing, as there were many donations without donation forms and some who wanted to remain anonymous. Hawaii Opera Theatre Atlantis Submarines Waikele Premium Outlets Germaine’s Luau, Inc. Pacific Aviation Museum Mililani Golf Club Bishop Museum TD Food Group, Inc. iTrampoline Costco Wholesale #485 Ice Palace Hawaii Zippy’s Restaurants Waipahu Waikele Pet Hosp. Dave & Buster’s HNL Kroc Center Hawaii Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Big City Diner Leeward YMCA Waikele Community Asso. Inspire Church

Mahalo Nui Loa to the following families and friends: Abille Adur Aglanao Agor Agpalsa Ah Yat Akana Akos Alcos Alsotani Alu Andrin Arakaki Arcalas Arcuino Arellano Asoau Axtell Bailey Balisican, Riza Ball Barsatan Basuel Batangan Bicaldo Billote Boomgarden Bortoff Braga Brown, Mike Cadiz Calistro Camou Carangihan Ceon Chan Chang Cheung Cole Constantino, Melanie Dacanay Dao David, Marie Delos Santos Delos Santos, Edgard Dollente Dudalao Dupra Fiesta Florino, Stephen Fontejon Ford Fort Frye Fu Fukui Fukunaga Galicinao Galiza Ganiron Gantala, Lee Garcia Garcia-Sakata Gersaba-Myers

Goya, Lissa Grant Gruspe Gustilo Hanyard Higa, Mary Hilger Hiu Hoapili Hobson Horibata Ikeda Ing Inis Jaramilla Julian Kakokawa Kamikawa Kashimoto Kau Kawabata Keaunui Kim Kimura Kinjan, Hermato Lam Lathan Lee, Carrieanne Lee, Nicole Leopard Lopez Mahi Mancera Mapu Martinez Matsumiya Mattone Maximus Miller Moniz Moore Moran Mori Morton Murakami Nakamura Nakasone, Mishele Newton Nguyen Nollie-Hernandez, Leslie Nomura Omoto Ortiz, Amolee Ortiz-Range Oshiro Paco, Josiah Pagala Park Pascua Pascua, Corina Pasion Paulino Pedro Poblete Pontillas Quiambao Quimino

Quodala Ramones Redoble Ribucan-Fuentes Rico Rita Rivera Roller Rosario Sakata San Clemente Santos, Amy Schafer, TJ Schuneman Sekiya Sherrard Shimasaki Shinsato Shinsato, Daniel S-Monfano, Catherine Southammavong Souza Takeguchi Tanaka Tanita Thompson Tokuhara-Kiaaina Tomas-Aurio Trinidad Tuaua Turla Tyacke Uehara, Christine Vea Viernes Villafuerte Waikiki Wailehua Wilson Wong Yacap, Mel Yamada Yamamoto Yamamura Yonemura Yonemura, Susan Yoshimura Young