Updates for Week of September 2, 2024

Safety Week is here!  Safety Week 2024 Please review the procedures in the slideshow and Emergency Action Plan.  A printed copy has been placed in teachers boxes for you to insert into the “Safety Week” tabbed section of your handbooks.  We will watch the weather carefully to determine if Wednesday’s drills may need to be postponed, however, Thursday and Friday will be implemented regardless of the weather. To our 10th Anniversary Planning Committee: Thank you for volunteering for our 10th Anniversary Planning Committee!  Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 3 at 2:30pm in the library. The first meeting will be a brainstorming of the number of events, types of events, potential dates, and event ideas.  Linked is the 10th Anniversary Planning Committee folder.

Appreciations Thank you to the PTA for coordinating our first General Membership Meeting and thanks to all those who attended on Friday evening!  It was a great turnout and overview of the exciting events coming up to support the school. Thank you to our resource teachers for a successful and smooth 1st week!  Resources start this week for grades 1, 5 and 2.  We appreciate the preparation by teachers and EAs to talk to students about how to be respectful and follow rules during the resource day classes.  Thank you to Cheryl Iwasaki for emailing some pictures and ideas for using chairs to secure your rooms for a lockdown!  We appreciate the sharing of ideas to keep everyone safe.

The weekly broadcast is emailed by Mrs. Laura Brown each week!  This week’s Hawaiian value is Pilina with messages from VP Pamatigan and Mrs. Teixeria’s class!  Check your email for the link!

Apologies Apologies for the mixed up dates on the Safety Week Letter!  Thanks for catching the errors and correcting them on your own or using the labels.  Here is the correct parent notice that will also be emailed home.  Feel free to grab any of the extra labels for student planners that are by the sign-in binders.

Aha Pilina means a close relationship or a strong connection. It's like having a special friendship with someone where you care about each other, trust each other, and spend time together. Pilina is about being good friends and feeling connected with people you care about. Do you as a staff member have Pilina with others on campus?  How can we build strong connections among staff and students?  Here are some examples to model and practice for our students: Buddy System: Pair students together so they can help and support one another, building strong connections between different age groups. Compliment Chain: Encourage students to give each other genuine compliments, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment. Helping Hands: Promote a culture where students regularly offer help to classmates in need, whether it’s with tasks or providing comfort. Recess Inclusion: Encourage students to include others in their games and activities during recess, ensuring no one is left out. Kindness Notes: Set up a kindness board where students can leave notes of appreciation or encouragement for their peers, creating a sense of belonging and care. Did you know…Labor Day is celebrated On the first Monday of September every year, and it is a federal holiday in the United States. It started on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. It is an important date as The United States of America honors the American labor movement and pays tribute to the social and economic contribution of the laborers toward society and recognizes their individual rights. Labor Day falls at the end of the long weekend known as Labor Day weekend and also highlights the importance of fair employment practices and the ongoing struggle for labor equality. Labor Day weekend is a time for American workers to enjoy an extended break, engaging in various celebrations and activities and the start of the football season. Additionally, it signifies the end of summer and the transition to cooler weather.  Happy Labor Day!

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! Wishing you a week filled with uplifting connections and inspiring moments.

9/2:  Kari Zigan 9/6:  Deb Eveland (Former Teacher) 9/7:  Sheldon Mow 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 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	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	8:10-8:20 am  Safety Week:  Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place Drill Grade 5 Resources and PLC 8:20-1:30 pm
Friday September 6, 2024	8:15-8:35 am  Safety Week:  Earthquake Drill Grade 2 Resources and PLC 9:20-1:55 pm

Monday September 9, 2024	Encouragement Day 8:30 am  Operations Meeting 2:30 pm  HGL Meeting 2:30 pm  DHH Training (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Assistive Tech)
Tuesday September 10, 2024	Grade 4 Resources and PLC  9:10-2:00 Hero and Villain Day CK Principals Meeting (Principal Rankie)
Wednesday September 11,  2024	Dress to Impress Day Fall Picture Day 8:30 am  Admin Meeting 10:30 am Support Team Meeting 1:00 pm  Student Council Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm  Home Group Meetings
Thursday September 12 ,  2024	Grade 3 Resources and PLC 9:05-1:55 pm Purple up Day 2:30 pm  SCC Meeting
Friday September 13, 2024	Grade K Resources and PLC 9:05-1:50 pm Inside Out Day Kapolei Night Market Kapolei Principals Meeting (Principal Rankie)