Updates for Weeks of December 9 and 16, 2024

As we approach the final stretch before winter break (just 2 more weeks!), we want to express a huge MAHALO to all of you and for your unwavering dedication and hard work. Each of you is incredible and we appreciate your focus on creating inspiring and engaging activities for all students, in and outside of the classroom. The past quarter has been busy and demanding, and your tireless efforts are appreciated.  The amount of activities being provided is really inspiring.  From tutoring, basketball, pickleball, talent show, musical, art club, gardening, parent involvement, robotics, dance teams…the list grows each day!  A well-deserved break awaits in just 2 more weeks!  THANK YOU for all that you do. Aloha Club would like to invite you to our Faculty and Staff Christmas Party on Friday, December 20th at 1:15pm in the Library.   Please RSVP and turn in your lunch cash payment to Jill by Friday, December 13th. Lunch orders are from Gina's Kapolei Korean Food.  Please include your name along with your lunch payment. Don't forget to bring a wrapped $10 gift if you'd like to participate in a gift exchange. Fire inspection is on Tuesday 12/10 starting at 9:00 am.  Be sure you have corrected all violations communicated by Mike from our pre-fire inspection.  Please ask if you are not sure.  Thank you! FROM PRINCIPAL RANKIE: Leave of Absence Please be advised that I'll be taking a medical leave of absence. I'm hoping to recover quickly and return this semester or early next. During my absence, Carli Miyashiro will serve as the Temporary Assigned Principal. Please don't hesitate to contact me via text or call at (808-221-2014) or email if you need anything. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and for missing any grade level or school wide events.  Screencastify Pro A Screencastify Pro pilot program is available for the remainder of School Year 2024-2025. Screencastify provides a web-based application that allows teachers to record, edit and share videos that are easily integrated with the Google platform. Please see here for more information and to sign up! ‘Olelo Hawai‘i  ‘Olelo Hawai‘i courses for spring 2025 are now open for all HIDOE employees. Public charter school employees may also enroll and will be placed on a waitlist, pending space availability. Aspiring Administrators The Professional Development and Educational Research Institute (PDERI) is committed to supporting the development of school leaders in the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (Department). It is important for aspiring school level administrators to build foundational leadership skills and experiences prior to a career in school administration. PDERI will conduct a series of virtual seminars for Department employees interested in learning about a possible future as a school level administrator. Please see the attached file and speak with an administrator if interested.  Teacher Access to Campus for Equipment Use and Internet Connectivity on Teacher Institute Day Please see the attached memo regarding access to campus and other expectations for Teacher Institute Day on Friday, February 14, 2025.

SPELLING BEE Hello Teachers, A reminder that Laura and I will need your Classroom Spelling Bee winners by Friday, December 20th. Once you have your classroom winner, please input the name HERE. The grade level study lists that can be shared with your students, and the classroom competition list (for your eyes only!) were shared with you on 11/04 can be found here: Spelling Bee. Laura and I are happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you so much! Have a great weekend, Angie and Laura Student Council Holiday Door Decorating Contest is in full swing!  We cannot wait to see how your classes represent the holidays around the world! December 16-20 is Spirit Week.

Appreciations: From Ashley Shinn: Thank you Grade 3 for organizing last week’s Parent Involvement Activity! Based on the parent survey feedback, many families enjoyed learning fractions with their child through real-world examples, engaging tasks, and SNACKS! Highlights: We had a 75% participation rate 100% of the returned survey responses were positive (81% return rate - increase from last SY!). Again, I wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to the many hands that helped the activity run smoothly. Thank you to our Support Team for supporting students who didn't have family members this morning, helping to set up/clean up, and welcoming families to the event. From Regina Yamamoto Grade 2: A huge THANK YOU to Grade 2 for organizing today’s Parent Involvement Activity! Based on parent survey feedback, many families truly enjoyed building bird feeders with their children and valued the opportunity to spend quality time together. Highlights: 93% participation rate! 100% positive feedback from the surveys returned (67% return rate) A special thank you to our Support Team for assisting students without family members this morning, helping with setup and cleanup, and welcoming our families to the event. Your efforts ensured everything ran smoothly. 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!

Morning Broadcast:  Check out this week’s broadcast to learn more about Excellence (Ho‘omau) from VP Umeno and Grade 2 students from Mrs. Slabicki’s class.  The following week will feature our counselors and Grade 3 students from Mr. Fairbairn’s class.

December 13:   Decy Belmonte December 22:  Jordyn Shota-Chang                           Michael Bio December 23:  Nikki Anzai December 26:  Jennifer Gutierrez                           Lyndsey Tonaki For anyone we missed or who opted out-Happy Birthday!

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

December 2-16, 2024  Student Council Door Decorating Contest:  Holidays Around the World

Monday December 9, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) O-G Training 8:00-3:00 pm (Office Conference Room) Grades K-5 iReady Winter Diagnostic Make-ups 8:30 am  Operations Meeting 2:30 pm  Aloha Club 2:15-3:15 pm Pickleball Practice (Courts) 2:30-4:00 pm Basketball Practice (Courts)
Tuesday December 10, 2024	PLC and Resources Grade 1  8:50-1:45 pm Fire Inspection 9:00 am O-G Training 8:00-3:00 pm (Office Conference Room) DIBELS testing CK Principals Meeting (Principal Rankie) 2:15-3:15 pm Pickleball Practice (Courts) After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm Robotics Practice 2:15-3:30 pm (B102)
Wednesday December 11, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) O-G Training 8:00-3:00 pm (Office Conference Room) SongFest song selection due 8:15-10:00 am Grade 1 Parent Involvement Activity (Cafeteria) 8:30 am  Admin Meeting 10:30 am  Support team Meeting 1:15-2:30 pm  Faculty meeting (Bright Spot/ISLA)
Thursday December 12, 2024	O-G Training 8:00-3:00 pm (Office Conference Room) PLC and Resources Grade 5 8:20-1:30 pm DIBELS testing Grades 3-5 Panorama SEL and Student Perception Surveys 2:30 pm SCC Meeting Robotics Practice 2:15-3:30 pm (B102) After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm
Friday December 13, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) O-G Training 8:00-3:00 pm (Office Conference Room) PLC and Resources Grade 2 9:20-1:55 pm DIBELS testing 9:30 am ISLA coaching meeting 11:45 Anchored 4 Life Meeting 2:30-4:00 pm Basketball Practice (Courts) 6:30-8:30 pm PTA Winter Activity-Pajama Jam
Sunday, December 15, 2024	Use of Facilities:  New Hope Kapolei 8:15-12:45 pm

December 16-20  Student Council Spirit Week-Winter Holiday Edition

No Resources or PLCs this week

Monday December 16, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) Winter Holiday Socks Day 8:15-10:00 am Kindergarten Parent Activity (Cafeteria) 1:00 pm RFA Meeting 1:15 pm Ho‘okele CARES performance practice (cafeteria) 2:30 pm  Faculty/Staff Holiday Treat Swap (Library Workroom) 2:15-3:15 pm Pickleball Practice (Courts) 2:30-4:00 pm Basketball Practice (Courts) 2:05-3:10 pm Art Club Report Card Window Opens
Tuesday December 17, 2024	Winter Holiday Head Gear Day Holiday Door Decorating Judging Day 8:15-9:00 am Grade 1 Ho‘okele CARES performance practice (cafeteria) 9:00 am HAT meeting 1:30 pm Grade 4 Ho‘okele CARES performance practice (cafeteria) 2:15-3:15 pm Pickleball Practice (Courts) Robotics Practice 2:15-3:30 pm (B102)
Wednesday December 18, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) DISMISSAL at 2:05 pm Winter Holiday Colors Day 8:15-9:00 am  Grades 3-5 CARES Assembly 9:15-10:00 am  Grades PreK-2 CARES Assembly 10:30 am  Support Team Meeting
Thursday December 19, 2024	Winter Holiday Sweater Day Robotics Practice 2:15-3:30 pm (B102)
Friday December 20, 2024	7:15-7:40 am Morning Basketball (Court) DISMISSAL at 12:50 pm Favorite Stuffed Animal Day 1:15-2:30 pm  Faculty Meeting-Community Building-Winter Celebration 2:30-4:00 pm Basketball Practice (Courts)
Sunday, December 22, 2024	Use of Facilities:  New Hope Kapolei 8:15-12:45 pm

Winter Break:  December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 Teacher Workday (No Students):  January 6, 2025 Professional Development Day (No Students):   January 7, 2025 Quarter 3 Begins, Students return:  January 8, 2025 School Office is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.