Updates for Week of January 20, 2025

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where all children could learn and grow in an environment of peace and equality. He taught us the importance of love, kindness, and standing up for what is right.

In our schools, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive space where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. Let us honor Dr. King's legacy by fostering a classroom where differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Let us teach our students the importance of empathy, understanding, and working together to create a more just and equitable world for all.

(A Gemini-created message to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in our school)



Just a friendly reminder that Grades 3-5 will have their upcoming SBA Interim Assessment window from January 21-31. Grades 2 and 3 will switch first recess times during the assessment window to allow our third graders to have a longer testing block. We really appreciate your flexibility and cooperation to help support each other! 

SBA Interim: Jan 21 - Jan 31

Grade 2 will have recess from 9:10 - 9:25 and 

Grade 3 will have recess from 9:50 - 10:05

Please see Katie Yamamoto’s email regarding Interim testing information and schedule (January 14, 2025).


Accommodations Request (J-1 Forms)

If you have a J-1 to submit for one of your students, please turn it in to Cheryl Iwasaki.  She is the point of contact for the requests and will forward them to Star and appropriate personnel.


Thank you to the 10th Anniversary Committee for all of your planning for this Saturday’s upcoming Staff event!  We are expecting to see many former staff and students and cannot wait to re-connect!  We know the event will be amazing as you have all spent so much time planning out the details.  MAHALO!


Chairperson (Bryan)

Invitations and Guests (Jen Duldulao & Cindy Reyes)

Entertainment and Activities (Natalie Wong & Noelani Hansen):

Other Supports: Candice Yamamoto, Tracie Keomalu, Regina Yamamoto, Ashley Shinn, Marissa Carlos, Crystal Alejandro

Refreshments (Cindy Reyes & Kristen Tamaru)

Decorations Committee (Mike Bio & Sally Naone)

Documentation Committee (Laura Brown & Melissa Brown)


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 Kūlia I Ka Nu‘u from Mrs. Okamoto, and Ms. Sanchez’s Kindergarten class!




1/21:  Katie Yamamoto

1/28:  Deanna Gomez


For anyone we missed or who opted out-Happy Birthday!


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



Grades 2 and 3 switching 1st recess times for interim testing.

Monday

January 20, 2025

No School:  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday

January 21, 2025

VP Meeting (VPs off campus)

Grades 3-5 SBA Interim Testing

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

9:00 am HAT Meeting

Admin/Coaches Meeting

10:30 am  Curriculum and Instruction

2:15 pm Robotics Practice (B102)

Wednesday

January 22, 2025

Grades 3-5 SBA Interim Testing

8:15-12:00 pm  Grade 1 Field Trip:  Hawaiian Mission Houses (Chun, Kellinoi)

8:30 am  Admin Meeting

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

1:15-2:30 pm  Faculty Meeting ELA Curriculum Overview

4:00-8:00 pm Use of facilities- Playcourt (We are Polynesia)

Thursday

January 23, 2025

Grades 3-5 SBA Interim Testing

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

2:15 pm Robotics Practice (B102)

Friday January 24, 2025

Grades 3-5 SBA Interim Testing

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

11:45 Anchored4Life

2:30 pm Basketball Practice

3:00 pm Set up in Cafeteria for 10th Anniversary Event

6:00 pm  PTA General Membership Meeting (Library)

Saturday

January 25, 2025

10th Anniversary Staff Event

11:00 am-2:00 pm

Sunday 

January 26, 2025

Use of Facility-New Hope Church (Cafeteria) 8:15 am -12:45 pm


Monday

January 27, 2025

Grades 3-5 Interim Testing

8:30 am  Operations Meeting

9:00 am Counselor Meeting

1:00 pm  RFA meeting

2:15 pm  Pickleball Practice

2:30 pm  Basketball Practice

2:30 pm  HGL meeting

2:30 pm  Aloha Club Meeting

Tuesday

January 28, 2025

Grades 3-5 Interim Testing

Grade 4 Resources and PLC 9:10-1:55 pm

2:15 pm  Robotics Practice (B102)

2:15 pm  Pickleball Practice

2:30 pm  Bell Schedule Optional Meeting

Wednesday

January 29, 2025

Grades 3-5 Interim Testing

8:15-12:00 pm Grade 1 Hawaiian Mission Houses Field Trip (Barilla, Duldulao, Tamaru)

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

4:00-7:00 pm  Use of Facilities:  We are Polynesia

Thursday

January 30, 2025

Grades 3-5 Interim Testing

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

1:00 pm  Tentative Fire Drill

2:30 pm  Bell Schedule Optional Meeting

Friday January 31, 2025

Grades 3-5 Interim Testing (Make Ups)

Grade K Resources and PLC 9:05-1:50 pm

5th Grade Basketball tournament 8:30-12:00 pm at Kapolei High School

2:15 pm  SCC Meeting

Sunday 

February 2 2025

Use of Facility-New Hope Church (Cafeteria) 8:15 am -12:45 pm



Key Dates and Upcoming Events:


Staff Luau:  Saturday, January 25, 2025

Chinese New Year:  January 29, 2025

WASC Accreditation Visit:  Monday, February 24-Thursday, February 27, 2025

PTA Spring Craft Fair:  Saturday, March 8, 2025

Bozeman Science Lab Site Visit:  Monday, March 10-Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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