WaikeleFamilyFocus

Parent-CommunityNetworkingCenter(PCNC) WaikeleElementarySchoolVol.18No.5 94-1035KukulaSt. January2019 Waipahu,HI96797

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

“Together We Aim Higher”

Principal Message Aloha Waikele Families, Happy New Year! Hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are ready to start 2019 with renewed energy and sense of commitment to continuing our education journey together. We are so proud of the work our students have done thus far and can’t wait to see their continued growth for the rest of the year! Our faculty and staff take tremendous pride in providing the very best instruction for our students. Time for teachers to plan and collaborate on curriculum and instructional strategies is essential to our continuous improvement and we thank you for your ongoing support. Your efforts at home to provide your child(ren) with a supportive learning environment does not go unnoticed and we appreciate all that is done to ensure students come to school ready to learn every day and on time. All the best for a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2019! #OurSchool #WaikeleRocks Sincerely, Stacy Kawamura Vice Principal

January 2019 Calendar

Mon, Jan 7 - Teacher Work Day

Tue, Jan 8 - STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL!

Wed, Jan 16 - Papa John’s “Dollars For Dough” Schoolwide Fundraiser Day – sponsored by PCNC - PTSO Family Night – 5p – 7p, S.T.E.A.M. Night with Microsoft 2019, Hale Kukui

Mon, Jan 21 - HOLIDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Tue, Jan 22 - Report Card Distribution

Thu, Jan 24 - L.E.T. Gr. 6 – Waipahu Intermediate School

Mon, Jan 28 - PC DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

February 2019 Calendar

Fri, Feb 1 - L.E.T. Gr. K & PreK – 8:45a – 1p, Honolulu Zoo - PTSO Regal Fundraiser begins today

Mon, Feb 11 - TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Wed, Feb 13 - Papa John’s “Dollars For Dough” Schoolwide Fundraiser Day – sponsored by PCNC

Mon, Feb 18 - HOLIDAY – PRESIDENT’S DAY

Thu, Feb 19 - PTSO Regal Fundraiser ends today

Fri, Feb 22 - L.E.T. Gr. 4 – 10a – 10:30p, Polynesian Cultural Center

“Hau’oli Makahiki Hou”

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 (G.E.) Request Forms may be turned into the Front Office starting January 1st through March 1st for the school year 2019-2020. G.E. forms may be obtained at the Front Office or from any DOE school.

If you are currently 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 students enrolling in kindergarten, you must be 5 years old by July 31, 2019. Parent/Guardian must reside within the Waikele Elementary geographical boundary.

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 2019-2020

Registration packets will be available in the Front Office during regular business hours starting February 1, 2019.

REMINDER: (1) Parent/guardian must reside within the Waikele School District and (2) Your child must be 5 years old by July 31, 2019.

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 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and after 12:55 p.m. 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.

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 $ .75 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.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

If assistance is needed in understanding this document by having it read/translated in another language, please call the school office at 307-6100.

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pagsasao nga Ilokano, pangnga-asi yo ta awaganyo iti opisina ti eskuwela, 307-6100. Tagalog

Kung kailangan ninyo ng tulong na basahin/intindihin ang dokomentong ito sa Tagalog, ipinakikiusap na tawagan ang opisina ng eskuwelahan, 307-6100.

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307-6100. Samoan

Afai e mana'omia se fesoasoani mo se fa'apupulaga o lenei fa'asilasilaga pe a faitauina, fa'a molemole valaau le aoga, 307-6100.

Hosting Store #1756 “Dollars for Dough”

Papa John’s Monthly School Fundraiser (Fundraiser organized by PCNC Facilitator/Kiana Moore)

SAVE THE DATE! ORDER PIZZA

Wednesday, January 16

Support Waikele Elementary School by ordering from Papa John’s Pizza any menu item(s) on WED, JAN 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! December

“Dollars For Dough” Classroom Winners

PreK Ms. Yogi Gr. 3 Ms. Young Gr. K Ms. Aki Gr. 4 Ms. Cambra Gr. 1 Ms. Kaneshiro Gr. 5 Ms. Shiraishi Gr. 2 Ms. Baysa Gr. 6 Ms. Darley

PCNC presents….. “1 Cup Wednesday”

Every Wednesday mornings 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Fronting Hale Hanai

Stop by for free hot coffee, tea, cocoa, breakfast snacks, and chit-chat before going to work or play!

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 bring to Front Office or your child’s teacher. Please write your child’s name/teacher on the envelope/bag and label it to PCNC. If your child turns in more than 15 labels, they will get a pencil. Proceeds help fund expenses for PCNC activities and other events. Mahalo for your support!

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows: ADA/Section 504 inquiries: Krysti Sukita, ADA/504 Specialist, Civil Rights Compliance Office, Hawaii State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804, (808) 586-3322 or relay, crco@notes.k12.hi.us

Title VI, Title IX, and other inquiries: Anne Marie Puglisi, Director, Civil Rights Compliance Office, Hawaii State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804, (808) 586-3322 or relay, crco@notes.k12.hi.us.

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!!

Pencil eraser toppers Antibacterial wipes Facial tissues Batteries – C, D, AA & AAA Glue Sticks Bluetooth speakers – (10) large/small to fit on table White liquid glue – 2 gallons Liquid glue Colored pencils Mounting putty Sheet protectors Headphones – over the head type Mirrors – all sizes, smaller sizes (no over the door sizes) Small flashlights Potting soil 5 gallon buckets Foam core

School Wide HERO Report for

December 2018 Here is our HERO (Here, Everyday, Ready and On time) Report for December. 394 of our Waikele Students did not miss any school. This is 69% of our population. We had 17% of our students miss 1 day of school and 14% of our students missed 2 or more days of school. For the first semester of school this year we had an average of 68.6% percent of our students with no absences. The average percent of students who missed one day of school during first semester was 16.8% and the average percent of students who missed two or more days of school during first semester was 14.6% According to attendanceworks.org “By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.” Waikele Warriors we love to see you here everyday ready and ON Time!

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Kindergarten 29 15 16 60

First Grade 55 17 13 85

Second Grade 61 9 14 84

Third Grade 69 13 9 91

Fourth Grade 41 13 9 63

Fifth Grade 67 13 10 90

Sixth Grade 72 14 8 94

Total 394 94 79 567

Waikele Warrior Dancers

Waikele Elementary School’s “Hip Hop Dance Team” competed in their first dance competition at Ilima Intermediate School on Friday, December 14! The team performed an amazing dance compilation choreographed by our coaches Mrs. Nakamoto, Mrs. Tabernero, and Mrs. Alverio!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! . Big MAHALO to all of the following families who have generously donated items and volunteered to support with music fundraisers! Remaining donated items have been shared with grade levels throughout the school to help with future movie night fundraisers, and to our intramural sports team athletes. Thanks to all of your continued support we were able to obtain more musical tools and instruments for our students to have hands-on learning experience in creating, practicing, and performing music and dance! Goustilo Ohana Newton Ohana Malejko Ohana Paulino Ohana Ramos Ohana Mattone Ohana Nucci Ohana Aragon Ohana Ganiron Ohana Lam Ohana Apostol Ohana Acerel Ohana Calistro Ohana Arellano Ohana Shimasaki Ohana Mendoza Ohana Fiesta Ohana Alcos Ohana Schuneman Ohana Hall Ohana Yamamoto Ohana Stevens Ohana Tokunaga Ohana Fiesta Ohana Ajala Ohana Kyle Lily Ohana Melany Ohana Lopez Ohana Ronquilio Ohana Soria Ohana Cloud Ohana We hope you enjoyed our Winter Musical Celebration 2018 “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter”! Our spring musical projects this semester will be an Orff grade-level collaboration based on Eric Carle books. Aloha - Mrs. Nakamoto, Music Teacher

Congratulations to Isabella San Clemente for winning 1st Place in the 2018 Aloha Care Healthy Living Art Contest. Isabella combined her love for art and dance, and through her drawing, shared how she stays healthy. Her winning artwork will be printed in the 2019 Aloha Care Calendar .

Happy New Year Waikele Elementary School Ohana! “A year ago, everything was different. And now that I look back, I realize that a year can do a lot in a person.” ~Author Unknown Wow ~ 2018 has come and gone. We are so excited to welcome 2019 and look forward to an awesome rest of the year with you! We look forward to seeing you at these fun, family-friendly events upcoming, so mark your calendars and get ready for an awesome spring!

Upcoming Waikele PTSO Events and Activities REGAL FOODS SPRING FUNDRAISER – Mark your calendars! Our largest fundraiser of the year kicks off on February 1ST! More information will be distributed at the Spring General Meeting, so don’t miss out! Look out for flyers going home. This year, we will be selling the following Regal Food items for $7.50 each: 1. Giant Portuguese Sausage 2. Cinnamon Bread (Loaf) 3. Chocolate Chip Cookies 4. Hotdog Manapua

Sales: February 1-19, 2019 Distribution: March 13 from1:30p -5:30p – Bus Shelter

PRIZES!! PRIZES!! PRIZES!! Top Seller will have a choice of an X-Box One OR an IPad mini OR A $300 gift card! *Runner up Prizes: 2nd Place Seller - $125 Gift Card 3rd Place Seller - $75 Gift Card 4th Place Seller - $50 Gift Card *Drawing Winner: You will receive (1) entry into a drawing for every 10 tickets sold. Drawing winner will also have choice of an X-Box One OR an IPad mini OR A $300 gift card. Top Selling Home Room will receive $50 for a party! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A BIG MAHALO for your continued support and participation in our ongoing PTSO events! We could not have done it without you, our Waikele Ohana! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at WaikelePTSO290@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook at Waikele Elementary PTSO for updates and news. Like and tag us using hashtag #OurSchool #WaikeleRocks and post your event photos! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Your 2017-2019 PTSO Officers: Leslie Nollie-Hernandez, President Riza Balisacan, Vice President Brannon Ngyuen, Secretary Corina Pascua, Fundraising Coordinator Nicole Lee, Marketing & Social Media Coordinator Contact: We value your input and participation! If you would like to get involved and volunteer with the Waikele PTSO, please email WaikelePTSO290@gmail.com, or call/text us at 808-220-7087.

Waikele PTSO Products: *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!

Your Waikele PTSO #OurSchool #WaikeleRocks