Updates for Week of December 17, 2018

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Information for Faculty and Staff
Best wishes and Aloha to Ms. Haruka Nzegwu who is moving with her family to Japan!  We also bid a fond Aloha to Ms. Lene Bernardo who is heading off to a new position! The last day for both is Friday 12/21.  We will miss you both very much!

As a reminder, Friday December 12/21 is a full work day for faculty and staff.  Don’t forget we have a full school day on Wednesday.  Students get out on Friday at 12:52!

***Mr. Jared Yamamoto will be Teacher-in-Charge on Monday as admin will be attending a training.

Thank you to grade 5 teachers for planning last Friday’s holiday party and cookie exchange-it was a fun end to a busy week!

Best wishes to you and your families for very happy holidays
and a restful winter break!!
Thank you for making 2018 so memorable-
we look forward to 2019 and the fantastic things to come!

REMINDERS:
In order to ensure important messages to staff and students are being shared through this blog, I am creating a form that can be submitted for any announcements you would like to add.  Generally, most information is taken from the master calendar and emails; however, sometimes events and activities may be missed. Have something to share?? Submit HERE!  

This Week
K-2 DIBELS mid assessment
Grades 3-5 Winter iReady
No resources or PLCs week of 12/17-12/21
Grade 5 Spirit Week
12/17
*Grade K Field Trip 8:45-1:15
*Facilities Meeting in Both Office conference rooms 12:00-4:00 pm
12/18
*KMS Leadership Team (Lawai’a PD Center 8:00-3:00 pm)
*Core Professionalism meeting for EES 2:15 pm
12/19
*Dismissal is at 2:07 pm!
12/20
*Grade 1 Parent involvement Activity 8:15-10:45 am
12/21
*End of Quarter 2-Release time at 12:52 pm

Upcoming Week

Winter Break:  12/24-1/4/2019

Teacher Work Day 1/7/2019 (No Students)

Students Return 1/8/2019


Information for Students
5th grade students are participating in their grade level’s spirit week this week. If you do not participate, you are expected to wear your uniforms. Unless your class is doing a special activity, all other students in other grade levels need to wear uniforms this week.

Congratulations to our CARES award winners who will be honored at Wednesday’s assemblies!  Great job exemplifying students who Connect, Engage, Inspire, Serve and Succeed!

AWESOME JOB to our 2 Ho‘okele Dance Teams for their spectacular performances at Friday’s dance competition.  Team Black finished in 2nd place overall! We think both teams performed with excellence and presented quality performances-We are proud of ALL of you!

Don’t forget we have a full school day on Wednesday.  Students get out on Friday at 12:52!

From Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Agena and Mrs. Pamatigan-we wish you a very happy holiday season.  Enjoy the winter break with your families and we look forward to seeing you in 2019 when students return on
January 8!

(When you come back, don’t forget to check your backpacks and leave all toys and other non-school items at home!  We don’t want you to accidentally bring something to school that could get you into trouble (poppers, snappers, or other toys).  Have fun and be safe!

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