Updates for Week of February 25, 2019

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Information for Faculty and Staff

Happy WASC week!
Welcome to our WASC visiting committee:  
Mrs. Janet M. Torncello, Ms. Jodie Cheff,
Mr. Jamie Dela Cruz and Ms. Melissa L Goo!

Be sure to check the schedule for your interviews and events for WASC this week.

 UPDATE:
On Wednesday, 2/27/19, the visiting committee will meet with the Custodian and Cafeteria representatives 15 minutes later (1:15pm - 2:15pm) in the office conference room.

Focus Group E, your interview will now be about one hour earlier (1:15pm - 2:15pm) in the library technology center.

Please take note of the changes in your calendars.  Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!!!


Wednesday, February 27, 2019
1:15 - 2:15 PM
VC representatives meet with representative Custodian and Cafeteria Staff
Visiting Committee, Representative Custodian and Cafeteria Staff
Office Conference Rm
1:15 - 2:15 PM
Focus Group E: School Culture and Student Support
Visiting Committee,
E Focus Group Members
E: Technology Center
(Library)

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This Week

2/25/2019
WASC Accreditation visit begins!
SEE SCHEDULE
2/26/2019
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation A)
     *Grade 1 8:20-10:35 am
     *Grade 4 11:15-1:35 pm
2/27/2019
*CARES Submissions Due
*Home Group Meetings/Focus Group Meetings
2/28/2019
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation A)
     *Grade K 8:10-10:10 am
     *Grade 5 10:20-12:05 pm
3/1/2019
*I& M Site Lead PLC (PD Center Lawai’a 8:00-3:00 pm)
*Grade 1 120th Day Fashion show 8:30-9:30 am (cafeteria)
*5th Grade Panoramic Picture taking 8:30 am
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation A)
     *Grade 2  8:20-10:10 am
     *Grade 3  10:40-1:50 pm


Ho’okele Elementary School
WASC Visiting Committee Schedule
February 25-28, 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
Time
Event
Stakeholders
Location
12:00 PM
Visiting Committee (VC) meets/lunch (school to provide lunch)
Visiting Committee:
Mrs. Janet M. Torncello,
Ms. Jodie Cheff,
Mr. Jamie Dela Cruz,
Ms. Melissa L Goo
Office Conference Rm.
2:00 - 3:30 PM
VC meet with the Principal, Self-Study Coordinator, and Leadership Team
Visiting Committee, Principal, Self-Study Coordinator, Support Team
Office Conference Rm
3:30 - 4:00 PM
School Leaders conduct a brief school tour for VC
Visiting Committee, All Administrators, Self-Study Coordinator
Ho‘okele Campus
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Reception with Parent/Community and Staff (School to provide dinner - potluck)
Visiting Committee, Parent/Community, Ho’okele Staff
Library
5:00 - 6:00 PM
VC meet with Parent/Community Committee
Visiting Committee,
Parent/Community Committee
Office Conference Rm.
6:00 - 6:30 PM
VC meeting
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm.
6:30 PM
VC departs
Visiting Committee

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time
Event
Stakeholders
Location
7:15 - 8:00 AM
VC meet with Leadership Team
Visiting Committee, Support Team
Office Conference Rm
8:00 - 8:30 AM
VC Chair meet with Principal
Visiting Committee, Principal
Principal Conf. Rm.
8:00 - 11:45 AM
Evidence Gathering: Class/program observations, interviews, examination of student work
Visiting Committee
Ho‘okele Campus
10:00 - 11:00 AM
VC representatives meet with Complex Area Superintendent
Visiting Committee, Complex Area Superintendent
Office Conference Rm
11:00 - 11:45 AM
VC representatives meet with Student Council
Visiting Committee, Student Council
Office Conference Rm
11:45 - 12:15 PM
VC Lunch (School to provide lunch)
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
12:15 - 2:15 PM
Evidence Gathering: class visits, etc.
Visiting Committee
Ho‘okele Campus
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Focus Group B:  Curriculum
Focus Group C:  Instruction
Visiting Committee,
B Focus Group Members,
C Focus Group Members
B:Main Library
C:Technology Center
(Library)  
3:30 - 6:30 PM
VC debrief/discussion and writing individually or in pairs/dinner (School to provide dinner)/discussion of findings
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
6:30 PM
VC departs
Visiting Committee

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time
Event
Stakeholders
Location
7:15 - 8:00 AM
VC meet with Principal and Leadership Team
Visiting Committee, Principal, Support Team
Office Conference Rm
8:00 - 11:45 AM
Evidence Gathering: class/program observations, interviews, examination of student work
Visiting Committee
Ho’okele Campus
9:30 - 10:30 AM
VC representatives meet with Office Support Staff
Visiting Committee, Office Support Staff
Office Conference Rm
11:45 - 12:30 PM
VC Lunch (school to provide lunch)
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
1:00 - 2:00 PM
VC representatives meet with representative Custodian and Cafeteria Staff
Visiting Committee, Representative Custodian and Cafeteria Staff
Office Conference Rm
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Focus Group A:  Organization
Focus Group D:  Assessment
Focus Group E:  School Culture and Student Support
Visiting Committee,
A Focus Group Members,
D Focus Group Members,
E Focus Group Members
A: Main Library
D: Technology Center
(Library)
E: PD Center (D-Bldg)
3:30 - 5:30 PM
VC debrief/discussion/dinner (School to provide dinner)
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
5:30 PM
VC work on draft report
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Time
Event
Stakeholders
Location
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Completion of draft report, contacting school staff as needed.
Completion of draft documentation/ justification statement
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
8:30 - 9:00 AM
VC Chair meet with Principal
Mrs. Janet M. Torncello, Principal
Principal Conf. Rm.
11:00 - 1:00 PM
VC meets with Leadership Team and others invited by the school to discuss/clarify findings of visit and the VC report
Visiting Committee, Support Team
Office Conference Rm
1:00 - 2:30 PM
VC closure on issues raised in the earlier session discussing the draft VC report
Visiting Committee
Office Conference Rm
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Oral Report to staff/stakeholders
Visiting Committee, Ho’okele Staff
Library
3:15 PM
Final draft of report left with principal, VC departs
Visiting Committee, Principal Dunn


Upcoming Week

3/4/2019
*Career Week
*CAS Visit 8:30-10:30 am
*iReady diagnostic K-2
3/5/2018
*Career Week
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation B)
     *Grade 1 8:20-10:35 am
     *Grade 4 11:15-1:35 pm
*iReady diagnostic K-2
3/6/2019
*Career Day 8:15-11:00 am
*iReady diagnostic K-2
3/7/2019
*Career Week
*Use of facilities (PD Center Lawai’a) 9-12:00
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation B)
     *Grade K 8:10-10:10 am
     *Grade 5 10:20-12:05 pm
*iReady diagnostic K-2/3-5
3/8/2019
*Career Week
*School Musical Performance for Grades PreK-1 9:45-10:45 am
*School Musical Performance for Grades 2-5 1:00-1:45 pm
*Resource Day, PLCs (Rotation B)
     *Grade 2  8:20-10:10 am
     *Grade 3  10:40-12:50 pm (shortened due to musical performance)
*iReady diagnostic K-2/3-5

Information for Students

Please welcome our visitors this week!  Be sure to share what makes you proud to be a Ho‘okele student!

In light of events at DOE schools recently, we want to make sure you all know our school’s policy regarding threats:

Policy on Threats

In the interest of ensuring that Ho‘okele Elementary School is a safe place for everyone, all threats will be taken seriously.  Please read and discuss the information on this page with your child.

Threats are no joking matter!
*In the past, if someone said something like, “I am going to shoot those teachers and students who give me a hard time,” it may have been treated as a joke or an idle threat.
*The rules and expectations regarding language related to threats of violence have changed. Due to violent incidents that have taken place in schools, any statement of this type must now be taken very seriously.
*“I was only joking” is not a reasonable explanation or defense.  

Behavior that will be considered threatening include:
*Stating that you have a weapon or bomb in your possession at school
*Stating that you plan to bring a weapon or bomb to school
*Stating that you plan to cause physical harm to a student or staff member
*Making a false statement that there is a bomb or other destructive device at school
*Any written or verbal indication that you intend to harm any person or damage property.

Note:  Physically threatening behaviors are also considered very serious and are subject to Chapter 19 consequences.

In addition to parental notification, outcomes and consequences that may be imposed for making a threat include:
*Further investigation by school personnel
*Detention
*Suspension
*Expulsion
*Further investigation by law enforcement

Stay kind and respectful towards each other.  Have a great week!

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