Updates for the Week of January 19, 2026

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Hawaii in February 1964, he spoke to over 10,000 people at the University of Hawaii’s Andrews Outdoor Theatre.  During his visit, he famously praised Hawaii as a model for the rest of the world. He said: "We look to you for inspiration... as you provide a noble example of how people of different races and backgrounds can live together in harmony." According to Gemini, I also learned how MLK day in Hawai‘i is considered a day “on” and not a day “off” as many use it as a day of service for ‘āina-based learning, such as beach clean-ups and other community projects. What a great inspiration for the week and even some connections to the upcoming broadcast about sharing a sense of Hawai‘i, the Aloha Spirit and Mālama.   We hope you have a nice 3 day weekend, however you spend your day “on” or “off” and look forward to what your students have learned or will learn about the inspirational leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s that time of year again!  Catch all of the information and last minute reminders from Ashley Shinn’s Email (1/16/26)... Our first session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 from 8:15 AM.  Before Testing Log in to the www.alohahsap.org website before school to ensure you're able to get in smoothly. Have students clear their desks and use the restroom BEFORE the session starts to minimize distractions in the hallways. Water Bottles, backpacks, and any stray classwork papers should be kept away from students (e.g. water bottles on the sink counter in the back of the room or on an outside table). Students who are assigned to test in a SMALL GROUP should have all their materials ready to go by 8:10 AM. Test Administrators - Please pick up your students in their grade level hubs. See SBA Interim Schedule for TA & class assignments. Be sure to set the tone by sharing your expectations and the purpose of this assessment before the test session starts, so all students are clear about the procedures (e.g. testing environment, restroom, questions, early finishers). Read the test administration script daily. Log your Test Session ID once all students are logged in. During Testing Actively monitor/walk around the classroom during the assessment to be sure students are following test security guidelines If you need support during the session, flag down the proctors that are stationed in your hubs. If you need to contact any of the Test Coordinators (Katie/Ashley) or Tech Coordinator (Jill), please email, Google Chat, or call using the classroom phone. Cell phones are not allowed to be out in the testing environment. After Testing Shred any scratch paper from today's session. Keep all log in cards and envelopes in a secured, locked cabinet/file. Charge your iPads We are looking forward to a smooth interim testing season! Katie and I will be roaming the halls throughout the session in case support is needed. Please let us know if you have any questions prior to Tuesday! Have a wonderful weekend! Katie & Ashley *Also-for all teachers and staff to note:  Bells have been scheduled to NOT ring during our upcoming Interim SBA Assessment: Jan. 20-30.  Announcement will start at 8:15 and end at 9:45 to announce the start and end of SBA. So anything that usually rings between will not ring: 8:50 9:05 9:10 9:25 9:30 9:45 Please plan accordingly.

If you received an email from the HSTB with follow up needed, please be sure to follow the instructions carefully to complete required tasks by the deadline. “Please contact the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) and renew/obtain your Hawaii teacher’s license or permit as soon as possible. For more information, visit www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org. You may also contact the HTSB directly by calling (808) 586-2600 or via email at htsb@hawaii.gov.  In order to avoid action for non-compliance, we ask you to please submit a copy of a renewed license or permit to the Office of Talent Management (OTM), Teacher Recruitment Unit prior to 06/30/2026. “

We’re excited to share that our 4th Annual Ho'okele Spring Craft Fair is coming up on March 7th!  Please see the attached flyer for event details. We kindly ask that you share the flyer with friends, family, and your networks to help spread the word. This event is a great opportunity to come together as a community and support local businesses and vendors, while enjoying some spring shopping. We hope you’ll join us and help make this event a success. Thank you for your continued support of our PTA and our local community. Link

From Jill: Just a reminder to take and or upload photos for yearbook. Please take a look at the Yearbook Photo Instructions for Teachers.  I need all teachers to upload 6 candids for our yearbook by March 6, 2026.  We're also going to try to create a Buddy page in the yearbook this year IF we get photos from all classes, so be sure to include Buddy photos here.

SEL Pacing Guide If you have any questions or need support, please let your grade level counselor know.

SY 25-26 Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Linked you will find the presentation on Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ).  Mrs. Laura Brown will be sharing the link to our morning broadcast with special messages each week.

After School Clubs Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Jan 19 MLK Jr Holiday No School	20 Dance Team	21	22 Running Club Musical	23 Musical
Jan 26 Musical Art Club	27 Dance Team	28	29 Running Club Musical	30 Musical

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday No School
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing Grade 2 Resources and PLC (8:30-1:30 pm) 2:10  Dance Team
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing 8:30 am Admin Meeting 10:30 am  Support team Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm  Faculty Meeting 4:00 pm Use of facilities We are Polynesia
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing Grade 5 Resources and PLC (8:50-2:00 pm) 2:10 pm Musical Practice 2:10  Running Club 4:00 pm Use of facilities We are Polynesia
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing Grade 1 Resources and PLC (8:35-1:40 pm) 2:10 pm Musical Practice 3:30 pm Admin Meeting
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026	8:15 am  Use of Facilities:  New Hope Church

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing 8:30 am Counselor Meeting 8:30 Operations Meeting 2:05 pm Art Club 2:10 pm Musical Practices 2:30 pm  Aloha Club 3:30 pm Admin Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing 8:30 am HAT Meeting Grade K Resources and PLC 8:35 am-1:40 pm 2:10 pm  Dance Team Practice
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing 8:30 am  Admin Meeting (HK Sealant Overview) 10:30 am  Support Team Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm  Faculty Meeting (Bright Spot, SVP 101) 4:00 pm Use of facilities We are Polynesia
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing Grade 4 NAEP Testing (please see schedule for the selected students) Grade 4 Resources and PLC 10:45-1:55 (No SBA for Grade 4) 11:55 am Amazing Shake Practice 2:10 pm Musical Practice 2:10  Running Club 4:00 pm Use of facilities We are Polynesia
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026	8:15-9:45 am  SBA Interim Testing Grade 3 Resources and PLC 8:25-1:20 pm (No SBA for Grade 3) 2:10 pm Musical Practice 3:30 pm Admin Meeting
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026	8:15 am  Use of Facilities:  New Hope Church Start of Black History Month Start of Hawaiian Language Month National School Counseling Week

1/17:  Alyssa Palacsa 1/18:  Dede Hirabara Taylor Rufo 1/21:  Angela Anderson Katie Yamamoto 1/27:  Nicole Thomas 1/28:  Deanna Gomez  Don’t see your birthday?  Did you fill out this form?  This is the Personnel Data form that helps us keep information that only the office and admin use for emergencies (and to acknowledge birthdays).  If you do not wish us to acknowledge your birthday, please let us know and we will not share, however we do ask that all staff members complete the form so we can have your emergency contacts and vehicle information. Thank you!

Check what is happening in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex:  CK Newsletter for Week of 1/12/26