Updates for Week of September 11, 2023

ALOHA! We have just 4 more weeks of the quarter and things are really progressing quickly for the school year.  Thank you for all you do to connect with students to make the learning experience engaging for them.   We have some exciting field trips this week, an author visit and some new activities to help inspire students.  We appreciate the extra effort that goes into the planning and implementation of these activities as well as the flexibility for all when there are adjustments along the way.  It was very inspiring to hear about your PBL projects last week and we look forward to hearing more about how those projects are progressing. Take care of yourselves this week and stay strong!  We can do anything together and we would love to know how we can help YOU get through any difficulties you may be having.

Our first grade team will be gathering in the piko area every Monday from about 8:00-8:15 am to promote Hā;  building community and creating a sense of belonging.  First grade students are learning about community and in our school community the goal of this activity is to feel a “Sense of Belonging” helping students feel safe, cared for and have a sense of pride as a Ho’okele student! If you would like more information on this project, please contact Noelani Hansen or any first grade teacher.

From Angie: A friendly reminder that Malia Maunakea, middle grade author, will visit Ho'okele next Thursday, 9/14 @ 1:00-1:45 p.m. Malia will check into the office prior to 1:00 and will set up her Grade 3-5 presentation in the Cafe. If students would like to ask Malia a question, there is a Google Form in Seesaw along with her biography. We look forward to welcoming Ms. Maunakea. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much. Important Logistics-   Grade 3: Please make note in your schedules of the date, time and location. Your lunch and recess are the same. Grade 4:  We know that two 4th Grade classes are on a field trip. We are hopeful you arrive back a few minutes before 1:00 and can join us in the Cafe.  * Please note that Grade 5 will eat lunch with Grade 4. Grade 5:  Grade 5 will eat at 12:00 with Grade 4.  * Grade 5 will have recess AFTER they eat. Teachers will pick up students from the playground, take necessary restroom breaks, and proceed to the Cafe by 1:00 p.m.

TALENT SHOW Student Council is hosting a Talent Show to raise funds to donate to the Maui Fire Relief Fund. Our students need our help in organizing this event. The Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria. Here is where we need help. Prior to the Show: Auditions: Assist with Auditions and selection of performers. Auditions are tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 19 at 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Concession Stands: Solicit vendors and ask vendors to make a donation to our fund. Day of the Show: Stage Managers: Organizing Show Order and making sure acts go on stage during show Sound: Assist with setting up sound system, play music for performers Front of House/Tickets: On the day of Talent Show, man ticket table, handle money from sales Clean Up: Assist with clean up after the event Please see or complete the form from Laura Brown (8/31/2023) if you are helping with the  talent show.

ICYMI:  Here is our September Newsletter coordinated and created  by our PCNC, Sheila Tomas.   Thank you Sheila for providing all of this helpful information for our school community! bit.ly/NaHihimanuNewsletter_september2023

See tabs on the linked document for resource calendar and schedule.

Resources start for grades 5,2,1 this week.  

Monday 9/11/2023	Patriot Day-National Day of Service and Remembrance 8:00 am Grade 1 Use of Piko 8:30 am  Operations Meeting 9:00 am  HAT Meeting
Tuesday 9/12/2023	Resources and PLCs Grade 5 9:15-1:45 pm 8:45-1:00 pm  Gr. 4 Field Trip: Keiki O Ka 'Aina Waiawa Learning Center (Cabudol/Aviles) CK Principals Meeting
Wednesday 9/13/2023	8:30 am  Admin Team 10:30 am Support Team 1:15-2:30 Faculty Meeting (Bright Spot/Attendance)
Thursday 9/14/2023	Resources and PLCs Grade 2 9:10-1:35 pm 8:30 am  PTA Meeting 8:45-1:00 pm Gr. 4 Keiki O Ka 'Aina Waiawa Learning Center (Alejandro/DeBenedittis/Carlos) 1:00 pm  Gr. 3-5 Author Visit: Malia Maunakea  (Cafeteria) * Please note that Grade 5 will eat lunch with Grade 4. 2:30 pm  SCC Meeting
Friday  9/15/23	Resources and PLCs  Grade 1  9:15-1:40 pm 12:00 Kapolei Principals Meeting 2:15-3:30 pm  Talent Show Auditions

Resources 3, K, 4

Monday 9/18/2023	8:00 am Grade 1 Use of Piko 9:00 am  Admin/Coaches Meeting 10:30 am  Curriculum and Instruction  11:00 am  SBBH Use of Office Conference Room 12:30 pm  ESSER Interviews (Office Conference Room) 2:30 pm  Aloha Club Meeting
Tuesday 9/19/2023	8:45-1:00 pm Gr. 4 Keiki O Ka 'Aina Waiawa Learning Center (Cole) Resources and PLC for Grade 3 9:25 am -1:55 pm 6:00 pm  PTA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday 9/20/2023	CARES Submissions Due Fall Picture Taking Day 8:30 am  Admin Meeting 10:30 am Support Team Meeting 1:15-3:30 pm  Faculty Meeting (Safety Week Prep, SPT-QPR)
Thursday 9/21/2023	Resources and PLC for Grade K 9:20 am-1:45 pm
Friday 9/22/2023	Resources and PLC for Grade 4 9:20 am-1:50 pm

Safety Week is coming!

9/25/2023:  Earthquake Drill 

9/26/2023:  Lockdown/Shelter in Place 

9/27/2023:  Fire/Evacuation