Updates for Week of December 9, 2019

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Information for Teachers and Staff

A friendly ask from our adult supervisors: please make sure you're picking up students from lunch on time to avoid added crowding in the cafeteria. Also, please remind student table wipers to do a thorough job. 
Ms. Christina Asencios has graciously accepted the sub teaching position for Ms. Eveland’s class for the remainder of this semester.  THANK YOU, Christina!  
As a result, we will attempt to provide coverage for her coding classes this week; however since there are no PLCs this week, it may be likely that teachers will have their own classes during these blocks.  Please make arrangements for your class to have independent work activities to do if you are doing assessments during that block of time. If support is available, we will send them to assist. We also ask that you have back up independent activities planned for resource blocks this week since Coach Cain may be out Tuesday; Ms. Barber and Kumu will be out on Friday.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and will do our best to support you during this busy week.
Thanks for sharing during your IPDP!  Here some examples of what your colleagues are working on!  HĀ Orientation Follow Up: Mahalo to the staff for engaging so thoughtfully in our HĀ session. Lahi and Karen sent us this folder of materials (including slides, summary, and resources) to use and reference. Also, please let Leslie know if you would want to participate in a ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) course on campus. Leeward Community College said it would be possible next fall!
Have a great week!

This Week
NO PLCs this week 
Monday
12/9/2019
Grade 2-5 Winter iReady Diagnostic Window
Grade 1 Kahuku Farms Field Trip (Duldulao, Chun) 8:15-12:15
PTA Board Meeting 8:15-10:15 am
HGL Meeting 2:30 pm
Tuesday
12/10/2019
Grade 2-5 Winter iReady Diagnostic Window
Resource Day NO PLCs (No Coding)
Grade 3 9:00-11:10
Grade K 11:45-1:55 pm 
Principal’s Meeting (L. Dunn to attend)
Wednesday
12/11/2019
Grade 2-5 Winter iReady Diagnostic Window
CK Attendance Meetings 8:00-3:00 in Haku Conference Rooms
OTM Training 8:00-3:00 in D106
Home Group Meeting 1:10-2:35 pm 
Thursday
12/12/2019
Grade 2-5 Winter iReady Diagnostic Window
5th Grade math training D106
BRTI meetings Office Conference room 8:30-10:30 am
iReady Make up testing
Resource Day NO PLCs (No Coding)
Grade 5 8:30-10:35 am
Grade 2 10:55-1:40 pm 
Friday
12/13/2019
Grade 2-5 Winter iReady Diagnostic Window
iReady Make up testing
Resource Day NO PLCs (No Coding, No PE/Barber))
Grade 4 8:55-11:20 am
Grade 1 11:50-2:00 pm 
A+ Christmas Program 5:30-7:30 pm
Dance Team Competition at Ilima Intermediate 6:30-8:30 pm

Upcoming Week
No Resources or PLCs week of 12/16-12/20
Monday
12/16/2019
Grade 4 Parent Activity 8:00-10:30 am in Cafeteria
Ho‘okele RFA Meetings 8:30-12:00
PTA Coffee Hour 8:30-9:30 am (PCNC Room)
Kindergarten Activity Prep (Office Conference Room) 1:00-2:00 pm
Safety/Wellness Committee Meeting 1:10 pm
Tuesday
12/17/2019
Grade 4 Lo’i Field trip 8:30-1:00 (Stevens)
Grade 1 Parent Activity 8:30-9:45 am (Cafeteria)
SCC Meeting 4:00-6:00 pm (Cafeteria)
Wednesday
12/18/2019
CHANGE IN DISMISSAL TIME
Quarter 2 CARES Assembly 8:30-9:15 am (PK-2)
Quarter 2 CARES Assembly 9:30-10:15 am (Gr. 3-5)
Announced Fire Drill 1:10 pm
Student release at 2:07 pm
Thursday
12/19/2019
Grade 4 Lo’i Field trip 8:30-1:00 (Carey, Caros, Dibennedittes)
Grade K Gingerbread Activity 8:30-9:45 am (Cafeteria)
Friday
12/20/2019
CHANGE IN DISMISSAL TIME
Grade 3 Parent Activity 8:00-10:00 (Cafeteria)
End of Quarter 2
Student release at 12:52 pm

Information for Students
Congratulations to our Robo Rayz for their tournament performance this past weekend and to our Basketball team for their performance last Thursday!

Congratulations to our Musical Cast and Crew! We can’t wait for the Seussical! 
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated for the 2019 Cops & Kids award on Saturday at Kapolei Walmart!  These students were nominated for the following criteria:
1.  The student has presented themselves as a class leader or a student who is a community contributor.
2.  The student is doing well in his/her academics
3.  The student is a model student that displays self discipline, has integrity and treats others with respect.

Grade K:  Naomi Reaves
Grade 1:  Kamuela Gabriel
Grade 2:  Lokelani Manalo
Grade 3:  Wyatt Uyenishi
Grade 4:  Sunakshi Yadav
Grade 5:  Isabella Lay

We are very proud of you and how well you represent our vision and mission for Ho‘okele Elementary!
SAFETY REMINDER: 
We have noticed many students running around the Piko common area in the mornings instead of walking to your designated area to wait for the bell to ring.  Please find your space in the morning and wait quietly and safely for your teacher to invite you into the classrooms. Students should never be running around for any reason.  We also ask that you walk AROUND the green grassy piko area and NOT THROUGH the middle. This will allow us to keep this area green and healthy as the center of our school.
SUPPORT THE DANCE TEAM THIS FRIDAY AT ILIMA INTERMEDIATE 6:30 pm!  Be There! Good Luck team!

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