Waikele Family Focus

Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC) Waikele Elementary School

Vol. 16 No. 7 94-1035 Kukula St. February 2016 Waipahu, HI 96797

Phone: 677-6100 Website: www.waikelees.org

“Together We Aim Higher”

Principal Message

Aloha Waikele Ohana,

It has been an exciting and busy January with a number of wonderful new activities planned for the month of

February. Our teachers are continuing to apply their instructional knowledge and skills in the classroom to

provide students with teaching and learning which is rigorous and relevant. Additionally, students will have the

opportunity to participate in a number of engaging activities outside of the classroom, helping to foster their

overall growth.

Meadow Gold Hawaii will help to kickoff our Jump Rope for Heart Campaign with an exciting assembly full of

dance and song for our students on February 4th. Jump Rope for Heart is an American Heart Association

sponsored fundraising campaign that promotes healthy eating and regular physical activity. This fundraising

campaign will run for two weeks from February 5th to February 19th. Our NSSC naval partners are helping to

organize field days during recess on February 10th and 17th to coincide with this event.

Beginning Wednesday February 3rd, our PCNC will begin hosting a once every other week “1 Cup Wednesday”

in front of Hale Hanai @ 7:30AM. This informal get together will provide an opportunity for our Waikele

families, community members, teachers, and administrators to meet and talk story while enjoying some hot

coffee and simple snacks.

Finally, in anticipation of our upcoming First Annual Cha Cha Challenge Obstacle Fun Run in April, we are

holding a T-Shirt Design Contest celebrating this event. Our goal is to provide every single student a FREE

shirt, so please make sure to have your child turn in their order forms to their teacher ASAP.

I would like to wish our students, parents, staff, and community a great month as we continue our journey this

semester.

Sincerely,

Nathan Maeda

Vice Principal

February 2016 Calendar

Thu, Feb 4 - Meadow Gold Kick-Off for Jump Rope For Heart – Hale Hanai, 12:15 – 1p, and 1:15p – 2p

Mon, Feb 8 - L.E.T., Gr. 5 – 8:15a – 10:30a, Blaisdell Concert Hall Backstage Tour

Wed, Feb 10 - Jump Rope For Heart – PreK - 2 Recess & Gr. 3 - 6 Recess

Thu, Feb 11 - Papa John’s Pizza “Dollars For Dough” School Fundraiser Day – Sponsored by PCNC

Mon, Feb 15 - HOLIDAY – PRESIDENT’S DAY

Wed, Feb 17 - Principal Coffee Hour – 7:45a – 8:45a, Hale Kukui

- Jump Rope For Heart – PreK – 2 Recess & Gr. 3 – 6 Recess

Fri, Feb 19 - L.E.T., Gr. 2 (Cambra/Chang) – Waipahu Elderly Center

- Buy One-Get One (BOGO) FREE Book Fair Night – 6p – 8p – Sponsored by PCNC

- Family Movie Night – Sundown, Courtyard , “Goosebumps”, Snack Fundraiser for Gr. 5

- PTSO General Meeting – Courtyard before Family Movie Night

Tue, Feb 23 - L.E.T., Gr. K – Kualoa Farm

March 2016 Calendar

Tue, Mar 1 - L.E.T., Gr. K – HTY, “Tiny Tree”

Fri, Mar 4 - Family Movie Night – Sundown, Courtyard, “movie to be determined”, Snack Fundraiser for Gr. 6

Tue, Mar 8 - Papa John’s Pizza “Dollars For Dough” School Fundraiser Day – Sponsored by PCNC

Thu, Mar 10 - Gr. 5 Hawaii Opera Theatre School Performance – Gr. K-2 @ 12p, Gr. 3-6 & Parents @ 1p, Hale Hanai

Fri, Mar 11 - Gr. 5 Hawaii Opera Theatre Performance – 7p, Hale Hanai

Tue, Mar 15 - Art Academy and Courtyard Celebration – 10a

Wed, Mar 16 - 28- SPRING BREAK! (HOLIDAYS - Mar 25 - GOOD FRIDAY, Mar 28 – Prince Kuhio Day)

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: 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.

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FRONT OFFICE CORNER Hrs: Mon - Fri, 7:30a - 4:00p

Phone No.: (808) 677-6100

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 7:55

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+ Kama’aina

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 Elementary School. Please call the Front

Office regarding your child(ren’s) balance at any

time. USDA is an equal opportunity provider

and employer.

Notice and Request for Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability, please contact our

administration, Mr. Maeda, Ms. Kanaeholo, Ms. Kawamura

or Mr. Oshio at 677-6100 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.

Come join us for….

Principal Coffee Hour

Wed, February 17

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Hale Kukui

Topic - “WASC Accreditation”

Come talk story with Principal Sheldon Oshio

while enjoying snacks, coffee, tea, cocoa & water,

provided by PCNC.

Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC)

presents….

Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) FREE!

Scholastic Book Fair

Friday, February 19

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Hale Kukui

**Also on same night…**

Family Movie Night

“Goosebumps” Sunset in Courtyard

Grade 5 Snack Fundraiser

**Also on same night…**

PTSO General Meeting Before Movie in Courtyard

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, 2016) 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

677-6100 between 7:30am - 4:00pm.

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) Room, Admin. Ofc., or call PCNC

Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 677-6100.

On behalf of the Teachers and Staff,

Mahalo Nui Loa for your support!!

Hand Weeders garden tool

Fabric - assortment

Heavy duty clips to attach Tetherballs to pole/chain

Headphones – for students

Glue Sticks

Sheet Protectors

Shorts – boys & girls, all sizes (can be gently used)

Used CDs

Colored Paper – Letter and Legal sizes

Painters Tape

Empty Blown-Out Egg Shells

Candy Lei Nets – any color

Ribbon – any color

Induction Cookware Pot

Lost and Found!!

Is your child missing a sweater, jacket, lunchbox or

water bottle? If so, tell your child to check out the

Lost and Found corner by the entrance inside the

cafeteria.

Box Tops For Education

Please look for the Box Tops For Education labels on

your food boxes, toilet/paper towel wraps, etc., cut out

and turn it in to the PCNC office or your child’s teacher.

Please write your child’s name/ teacher on the

envelope/bag and address it to PCNC. If your child

turns in more than 15 labels, they will get a pencil!

Proceeds will help fund expenses for PCNC activities

and other events. This school year, PCNC received a

check for $741.50. Thank you for your support!!

Breakfast and Lunch

Waikele Elementary wants to ensure that each student has a

healthy, nutritious day.

Student Breakfast $1.10 Reduced $ .30

Student Lunch $2.40 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.

Hosting Store #1756

“Dollars for Dough”

Papa John’s School Fundraiser

SAVE THE DATE!

ORDER PIZZA

on

Thursday, February 11

Support Waikele Elementary School by ordering

from Papa John’s Pizza any menu item(s) on Thu,

FEB 11, 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 677-6100 or email

kiana_moore@notes.k12.hi.us.

Mahalo For Your January Pizza Orders!

With your support, our school will receive a check

from Papa John’s Hawaii for over $500.00!

CONGRATULATIONS!

January Pizza Party Classroom Winners

PreSchool: Ms. Lehano

Grade K: Ms. Lowell

Grade 1: Ms. Shinagawa

Grade 2: Ms. Chang

Grade 3: Ms. Lanai

Grade 4: Ms. Aono

Grade 5: Ms. Souza

Grade 6: Mr. Higuchi

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

If assistance is needed in understanding this document by having it

read/translated in another language, please call the school ofc, 677-6100.

Ilokano No kasapulan yo iti tulong nga mangbasa/mangipataros ti daytoy a dokomento

iti pagsasao nga Ilokano, pangnga-asi yo ta awaganyo iti opisina ti eskuwela, 677-6100.

Tagalog Kung kailangan ninyo ng tulong na basahin/intindihin ang dokomentong ito sa

Tagalog, ipinakikiusap na tawagan ang opisina ng eskuwelahan, 677-6100.

Marshallese Elane kwoj aikujin mele kin nan kein ilo pepa in ilo kajin eo am, call e tok

office es ilo, 677-6100.

Samoan

Afai e mana'omia se fesoasoani mo se fa'apupulaga o lenei fa'asilasilaga pe a

faitauina, fa'a molemole valaau le aoga, 677-6100.

Enrichment Explorers Explore

The 6th grade Enrichment Explorers, along with

their Enrichment teacher took on the challenge and

embarked on a new journey with the SeaPerch

underwater robotics program.

“Building a SeaPerch ROV teaches basic skills in

ship and submarine design and encourages students

to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean

engineering principles. It also teaches basic science

and engineering concepts and tool safety and

technical procedures. Students learn important

engineering and design skills and are exposed to all

the exciting careers that are possible in naval

architecture and naval, ocean, and marine

engineering” (SeaPerch, 2013).

The class had wonderful support from our NSSC

(Naval Submarine Support Center) military

partner, and welcomed Petty Officer DiBlasi. He

has been a huge help during the process, and he will

be missed as his last class will be on February 1st.

We thank him for his service and wish him the best

in all of his future endeavors.

6th Grade Enrichment students also known as the Enrichment

Explorers pose with Petty Officer DiBlasi and their SeaPerch frames.

In this picture, the students are making sure their measurements on

the PVC pipes are accurate.

One of our students soldering the wires from the control box to the

alligator clips.

Aloha Waikele Ohana!

2016 is looking pretty AWESOME!

Mahalo nui loa to everyone who attended

Kung Fu Panda 3. We sold 200+ tickets! Our

first ever Family Fun Event was a huge success

thanks to you! We hope everyone enjoyed

themselves!

Please join us on February 19 at the 5th Grade

Movie Night and PCNC BOGO Book Fair Night.

We will be sharing info on our upcoming Zippy’s

Spring Fundraiser and other upcoming events.

PTSO Treasurer Needed! Waikele PTSO is looking for an interim Treasurer.

If you would like to volunteer for the position or

nominate someone, please contact us at

waikeleptso290@gmail.com or leave a message at

677-6100.

We are also looking for a Tax Professional familiar

with non-profit for consultations. Please contact us

at waikeleptso290@gmail.com if you can help.

808 Hi-DR8 Flasks are still available. White 18 oz.

@ $25 and black 40 oz. @ $30. Limited quantities,

we are accepting orders until supplies last.

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Mahalo nui loa to our Spring Picture Day Volunteers

Marie Kawabata Judy Kim-Sugita

Eilleen Delos Santos Shannon Quodala

Rose Bombarda Tasha Keaunui

They made sure the student’s hairdos were perfect,

clothes straightened and looked beautiful and

handsome for their photograph…hard work!!