Updates for Week of April 29, 2024


Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!

Thank you to our super amazing faculty and staff!  It is with sincere gratitude that we express our appreciation for the ways you go above and beyond for our students at Ho‘okele.  Thank you for engaging and supporting our students in every way and for your dedication to our school’s continued growth. We appreciate every one of you!


E Mahalo Kākou I Ka Mea Loa’a 

(Let us be thankful for what we have)-

We are thankful for you!  Mahalo!


Lunch will be provided for all staff on Monday at 12:00 pm in the cafeteria.  PTA is providing many treats during the week for you to enjoy.

Friday is also School Lunch Hero Day! Share your appreciations with our cafeteria staff on Friday!


Kapolei High Art Exhibit

Mark your calendars:  Thank you to  our Art Teacher, Ms. Zigan, for submitting 60 pieces of Ho‘okele aspiring artist’s work to be showcased in the Kapolei High Visual Arts Exhibition on May 8 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Kapolei High School.  Although only a handful from each grade level could be chosen, we hope you will come out and see the amazing pieces our Ho‘okele students have created!


Canned Food Drive

April 24-May 3rd. Drop off all non-perishable canned food in the PCNC room located next to the cafeteria. All cans will be donated to the Hawaii Food Bank.


5th Grade Math Invitational

Thank you to our math team coaches Ms. Evan and Ms. Garcia for coaching our math team!  They competed on Saturday at the Kapolei Middle Math Invitational.  Great work, Team!


Professional Development Day Monday

Reminder-no students on Monday.  

Teachers and EAs, Report to your WASC groups at 8:00 am


8:00 am - 12:00 pm WASC FOL Meetings

04.29.24 FOL_Group A Minutes in Library

04.29.24 FOL_Group B Minutes in Library Tech Room

04.29.24 FOL_Group C Minutes in Room D207

04.29.24 FOL_Group D Minutes in B102

04.29.24 FOL_Group E Minutes in Office Conference Room


SEL Pacing Guide for Quarter 4

Please click on the link above to see the Quarter 4 SEL Lessons on Problem Solving.

If you need any support with the lessons, please contact your grade level counselors.




Broadcast Link


Above is the link for the Broadcast folder. Please click on the date of the Broadcast you want to watch.  All the videos will be listed in this folder once they are completed for the week. 

Updates are typically available Sunday evenings.



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


Resources and PLCs Grades 3, K, 4

Teacher Appreciation Week

Spirit Week

Monday

April 29, 2024


Please see the attached agenda for Monday's Waiver Day. 

No School for Students

Canned Food Drive 

Lunch Provided by Administration in Cafeteria at 12:00 pm

Tuesday

April 30, 2024

Culture Day 

+ Pastries and Coffee

Canned Food Drive 

8:30 am  Operations Meeting

Resources and PLC Grade 3 9:25-1:55 pm

3:00-5:00 NBCT Meeting (Library)

Art Club

Wednesday

May 1,  2024


Plushie Day


Canned Food Drive 

K - 2 In-Person Author Visit: Edna Cabcabin Moran (Honu and Moa) in Cafe a.m.

-8:15-9:00 - Grades 1-2

-9:15-9:45 - Kindergarten

-Book signing afterwards in Library 

8:30 am Admin Meeting

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

Faculty Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm (Bright Spot Grade 1/Hihimanu Hero/IPDP Sharing)

Thursday

May 2 ,  2024


Sports Day

+Snacks

Canned Food Drive 

Resources and PLC Grade K  9:20 am-1:45 pm 

Chess Club 2:15-3:30 pm

2:30 pm EATS  (EA Training Session-Office Conference Room)

Friday

May 3, 2024


Disney Day

+Acai Bowls

School Lunch Hero Day!

Canned Food Drive 

Resources and PLC Grade 4 9:20 am-1:50 pm

1:40 pm  Grade K CARES performance Practice (Cafeteria)

1:55 pm  Grade 1 Hā reflection in the piko

4:30-8:30 pm  Kapolei High School May Day (Ho‘okele Dance Team performs at 7:20 pm)


SBA and NGSS Summative Assessments

Resources and PLCs Grades 5, 2, 1

  • Student Council Elections - May 6 - 20

Monday

May 6 2024

8:15 am  Grade 1 Hā in the Piko 

Monday May 6: Resource Day for Grade 5 (Change due to testing schedule)

Resources and PLC Grade 5 9:15 am-1:45 pm

Standards Based Grading Workshop (C. Miyashiro)

8:15 am-12:00 pm  PreK Field Trip Nalo Keiki Paniolo Farms

9:00 Admin/Coaches Meeting

10:30 am  Curriculum and Instruction meeting

2:30 pm  Aloha Club

Art Club 2:05-3:15 pm

Tuesday

May 7  2024

Grade K-2 iReady Diagnostic

SBA Summative Assessment ELA 8:00-11:15 

Last Day Chess Club 2:15-3:30 pm

After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm


Wednesday

May 8,  2024


Grade K-2 iReady Diagnostic

SBA Summative Assessment ELA 8:00-11:15 

CARES names submissions dude for Q4

8:30 am Admin Meeting

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

Faculty Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm  

5:00-7:00 pm KHS Art Exhibit

Thursday

May 9,  2024


Grade K-2 iReady Diagnostic

SBA Summative Assessment ELA 8:00-11:15 

Resources and PLC Grade 2  9:10 am-1:35 pm 

1:00 Anchored 4 Life Team Leader Meeting

After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm

Friday

May 10, 2024

Grade K-2 iReady Diagnostic

SBA Summative Assessment ELA 8:00-11:15 

Panorama Reflection Guide Due

1:40 pmGrade K CARES practice in cafeteria

Resources and PLC Grade 1 9:15 am-1:40 pm

1:55 pm  Grade 1 Hā reflection in the piko





Upcoming Student Council Events


  • Student Council Elections - May 6 - 20

    • May 20 - Campaign Rally in Cafeteria, 8:15 – 9:00 am for Grades 3 & 4 

    • Online voting in classrooms following Campaign Rally


Last Day for Chess Club is May 7, 2024.

Last Day for Art Club is May 20, 2024.


Kindergarten Testing SY 24-25

Monday, July 22nd from 7:45-2:45 (or earlier) 

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