Updates for the Week of August 26, 2024

By -


BE KIND TO HUMANKIND WEEK

 Be Kind To Humankind Week is observed the last week in August to encourage kindness among people. 

See Principal Rankie’s email from 8/23/2024 regarding the following:  

(attachments/links are on the email)

2025 “Voices of Democracy” Calendar Contest

School Year 2024-2025 Veggie U Teacher Training Fall Cohort 1

2024 Virtual Fall Math Camp for Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3


Appreciations


Thank you for the teachers who met last week to problem solve and offer solutions to adjust our bell schedule routines.  The adjustments seem to be having a positive impact on smoother operations.  We will continue to monitor and adjust as needed.


We appreciate you all diving into your WASC group review and writing last week.  It felt like a great start and we really appreciate your efforts.


I’d like to share an appreciation to the 1st grade students for thanking me and telling me that I did a good job after presenting Chapter 19.  I really appreciate the compliments. 🙂  They made me feel happy, being the tough critics that they can be…Now, hopefully they also learned something about behavior expectations!!


Thank you to the 62 of you who have completely finished your OSYP tasks.  We know more of you have completed it, however, if you submitted some things online and some things via hard copy, it may not be registering as complete.  For those of you who have NOT completed it, please refer back to our opening information during admin day or via emails for the links.  If you have completed everything and you get an email from me, just let me know so I can update the records.


Thank you to my AI friend, Gemini,  for helping me write this motivational paragraph for all of you:


The first month of school can be a whirlwind of new faces, routines, and expectations. Remember, you're not alone in this. Every one of us has felt overwhelmed at times. Take a deep breath, celebrate your small victories, and know that with patience and perseverance, you'll find your rhythm. Our students are watching and learning from you, so let your resilience shine through. You've got this!


Unfortunately, Gemini did not do as well generating a “you’ve got this” image…

Humans still needed 😆 so, keep being kind to humankind!


(and yes I spelled it correctly on my prompt, I double checked!!)


The weekly broadcast is emailed by Mrs. Laura Brown each week!  Check out this week’s broadcast to hear more about “Akahai” from Mrs. Miyashiro and Ms. Anzai’s class!


Resources start this week for grades 4, 3 and K.  Please talk to students about how to be respectful and follow rules during the resource day classes.  Please note that Kumu Samoana will have a sub for Thursday and Friday next week, however, students will follow the same schedule.


We will be holding our first fire drill this week Wednesday, weather permitting.  We will review the drill and prep for Safety Week drills which will be from 9/4-9/6.  For the fire drill, please review with students how to walk out quietly and safely to the field area.  Teachers, bring your red safety bag and Safety Handbook with you.  As you line up on the field, display your green number to be checked off if all of your students are accounted for.  Display the red number if you are missing students.  We do not expect you to line up in numerical order, however,  we ask that you wear your stylish safety vest with pride for visibility during the drill.



Aha  


“Comparison is the death of joy, 

and the only person you need to be better than 

is the one you were yesterday.”

-Rachel Hollis


It’s last week of AUGUST!  9 more months of school to go!




Do YOU have an APPRECIATION, APOLOGY, AHA or Additional stuff that you would like shared in this blog?  Please contact VP Melinda Pamatigan should you wish to contribute, clarify or correct any information that is shared.  Posts are done on Sunday mornings, so let me know of information you would like to include by Saturday evening.  Corrections will be made to a posted blog as soon as I receive your notification.  THANK YOU!



May all your endeavors be successful and bring you joy.



Birthday Shout-outs for the Week!


🎂 Happy Birthday!  🎂

8/29  Candice Yamamoto 

8/30  Angie Ramey 



Did we miss your birthday?  We’re very sorry, please be sure you have completed the form below so we can update our birthday calendar and have important contact information available for admin use.

** If you do not wish to have a shout out on your birthday week-please let one of the VPs know**  Thank you!


SY 24-25 Personnel Data Form



PLCs and Resources Start this week!

See Links on our 24-25 PLC and Faculty Meeting Calendar/Schedules

Monday

August 26, 2024

Grade 2 Field Trip HTY and HSAM 8:30-12:30 pm

8:30 am Operations Meeting

Chapter 19 Grade 3 Presentation (Cafeteria)

Chapter 19 Grade 5 Presentation (Grade 5 hub)

2:30 pm  Aloha Club Meeting

Tuesday

August 27, 2024


PLC and Resource Start Date!

Grade 4 Resources and PLC 9:10 am-2:00 pm

8:15 am  Grade 2 Chapter 19 Presentations (Cafeteria)

Wednesday

August 28,  2024


Show your Ho‘okele Pride!  Wear your Ho‘okele shirts every WEDNESDAY!  Students may also wear ANY Ho‘okele shirt.


8:15 am  First Scheduled Fire Drill

8:30 am  Admin Meeting

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

Faculty Meeting 1:15-3:30 pm  (Safety Week Prep, Suicide Prevention Training, Pohaku Math Grant)

Thursday

August 29 ,  2024


Grade 3 Resources and PLC 9:05 am-1:55 pm

Friday

August 30, 2024


Grade K Resources (Teachers follow students) 9:05-1:50 pm

6:00 pm PTA General Membership Meeting



Monday

September 2,  2024

No School:  Labor Day


Tuesday

September 3, 2024

Grade 1 Resources and PLC  8:50-1:45 pm

2:30 pm 10th Anniversary Committee Meeting

Wednesday

September 4,  2024

Show your Ho‘okele Pride!  Wear your Ho‘okele shirts every WEDNESDAY!  Students may also wear ANY Ho‘okele shirt.


8:15-9:15 am  Safety Week:  Fire and Evacuation Drill

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

1:15-3:30 pm  Faculty Meeting (CAT)

Thursday

September 5,  2024

8:10-8:15 am  Safety Week:  Earthquake Drill

Grade 5 Resources and PLC 8:20-1:30 pm

Friday

September 6, 2024

8:15-8:35 am  Safety Week:  Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place Drill

Grade 2 Resources and PLC 9:20-1:55 pm

Popular posts from this blog

Updates for the Week of September 15, 2025

By -
Image
Updates from Principal Rankie  Please check your email for messages and any new updates from Principal Rankie.   We would like to again share our appreciation for our faculty and staff.  We are grateful to be a part of such an amazing community. Please see the above request from our SHA, Sherri.  You can drop off donations to the health room.  Thank you for your support! If you are in need of a professional counselor to assist you, then call Employee Assistance of the Pacific (EAP), an employee assistance program sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department). This program has been extended through 6/30/2026. See the attached flyer for more details. EAP Flyer (1) (1).pdf Picture taking day for all Ho‘okele students is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th .  Please check for a schedule coming out shortly! SEL Pacing Guide If you have any questions or need support, please let your grade level counselor know. SY 25-26 Nā Hopena A‘o...
Read more

Updates for the Week of April 21, 2025

By -
Image
This Wednesday marks Administrative Professionals Day, and we want to take a moment to sincerely recognize and thank our exceptional office staff. Their dedication and support extend far beyond the expected, touching every corner of our school. From cheerfully greeting families – both the friendly and the more challenging – to ensuring the smooth execution of every event, our office team is truly the backbone of our school. They arrive early, stay late, manage our supplies, process our paychecks and scan our lunches, and, above all, always help to ensure the well-being of our students. Thank you for all that you do! In addition to celebrating our administrative professionals, this week we also gratefully acknowledge the vital contributions of our campus volunteers. Our PCNC, Kilohana Motas, and our active PTA work tirelessly to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that benefit our entire school. We also extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. Ramey's dedicated library volunteers and...
Read more

Updates for the Week of April 28, 2025

By -
Image
  SBA PEP RALLY What : SBA Pep Rally Location : Cafeteria Seating Chart :  Seating Map Time : 1:15-1:45 PM  Please start heading down a little after 1:10 PM so we can start on time Song & Choreography:   If you'd like to practice...  - Rise Above - Choreography Notes Special thanks to all of the hands that helped to coordinate this event! Thank you Laura for helping with the video compilation, Ron and Melissa for your choreography, Mr. Rankie & Mr. Cam for being our "voice," PTA, Laura, & Ms. Kat for your donations, and to all of YOU for stepping out of your comfort zone to make this a "memorable event!" SBA and HSA Science Testing Schedule SY 24-25 - 293 SBA_HSA Summative Schedule 2025 (1).pdf As a friendly reminder, the SBA & NGSS Summative Assessments for our students in Grades 3-5 begins THIS  WEEK on Tuesday, April 29.  IMPORTANT REMINDERS:  WHAT: SBA & NGSS SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS WHO: Grade 3-5 Students WHEN: Tuesday, Apri...
Read more