2013 spring parent bulletin

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Hale Kula Elementary SchoolSPRING 2013 Parent Bulletin----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Office: 622-6380 www.HaleKula.k12.hi.us Waianae & Ayres Aves on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96786

Aloha, Parents!

Its April, and we have less than two months remaining in SY2012-2013!

You may have noticed that spring is in the air. Our school gardens are beginning to bloom

and the golden plovers (kolea) are starting to show off their black vests, a sign that they will

shortly leave Hawaii for their summer home in Alaska.

Earlier, I shared the fabulous news about the Department of Defense Facilities Grant

which will bring Hale Kula into the 21st Century. Since we heard the news that we were one of

the priority schools to receive funding, its been a whirlwind of activity, planning and creating

buildings that would address all the deficiencies in the Facilities Study. The initialgroundbreaking will take place this summer, and we hope everything will be finished by summer

2016. It will be wonderful!

We are looking for parent representatives for our School Community Council. The

primary purposes of the SCC are to advise the school regarding the planning, budgeting, and

implementation of the Academic and Financial Plan; to ensure that the Strategic, Academic and

Financial Plans address the educational needs of the students; and to provide opportunities for

input from members of the school community. You will be receiving a nomination form shortly; if

you would like to run or if you know a parent who might be interested, please submit the

nomination form by the deadline. If you need more information, our present parentrepresentatives, Sam Pemberton and Lisa Honeycutt, can answer your questions. You can also

access our SCC meeting minutes on our school website, www.halekula.k12.hi.us

Thank you for your continued support of Hale Kula!!

Mahalo,

Jan Iwase, Principal

Before the 7:45 BellJust a friendly reminder that prior to the 7:45 AM bell, we ask all students who do not

have direct adult supervision to wait on the sidewalk, main hallway by the front of the library oron the sidewalk between the flag pole and the cafeteria where Educational Assistants are thereto supervise. We would appreciate parents reminding students of these safety precautions :-)Thank you for your cooperation. Aloha, Agnes Leinau, Vice Principal


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Eagle Eye AwardOur goal is to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding deeds, great behavior, and

good actions in school (student's who follow the GLO's and TRIBES Agreements).

Students nominated for the Eagle Eye award will receive an Eagle Eye certificate and $1PTO gift certificate to be used at the PTO school store. Also, their photo/ picture is posted on

the Eagle Eye board inside the Cafeteria.Congratulations to our Eagle Eye students for March!Camren Jones, Jakiah Lewis, Mikalah Mowery, Ileina Robles, Alexandria Rosario

Celebrate National Poetry Month!Please visit the library's Poetry Blog to read poems, comment on poems, and even post a favoritepoem. The Poetry Blog has links to oodles of poetry sites where students can discover some zanyrhymes and even make some of their own. Help your child find a poem for "Poem in your PocketDay" on April 18!

Reading gives you super powers @ the Story Laboratory Book FairStudents will be previewing the book fair April 8-12. Your first chance to shop the fair will beFriday, April 12 after school. The book fair will be open daily from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm April 15-18. Please stop by to find great books for all ages! Teachers' Wish Lists will be on the bulletinboard outside the library. Take a peek at what books the teachers would like to add to theirclassroom libraries. Students and teachers LOVE receiving books for their classroom libraries.Book Fair revenues provide our school with resources, family events and professional developmentfor teachers. We appreciate your support!

Book Fair Family Event: April 18, 4:30-6:30Stop by the Book Fair Family event before heading to the Hale Kula Talent Show! The familyevent will be your last chance to shop the book fair and to explore many hands-on sciencestations. It's free and it's fun for the whole family!

Congratulations! Nene CeremonyThree Hale Kula 5th graders entered and won the student Nene Award Contest! Danielle G.,Sorenna J., and Madison W. created projects based on their understanding of the book The

Lemonade War. As winners, they will be honored at the Nene Ceremony on April 18 and havelunch with the book's author, Jacqueline Davies. Take a peek at their digital entries by clickingthe "student winners" button on the library's home page. 4th & 5th graders who attended NeneLunch Discussions and posted on the Nene Blog are also invited to attend the ceremony. The HaleKula PTO generously donated monies to cover the cost of the field trip. Thank you to the HaleKula PTO for providing many students the opportunity to hear the author talk about her writing

and receive her Nene Award.


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Transition CenterConnie Blevens, Transition Coordinator

Hale Kula Transition Centers mission is to assist new students and families in theirtransition to our school. We offer daily tours and informational sessions about our campusTours are available Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons at 12:00pm or 11:30am onWednesdays. We also offer a morning orientation and tour every Tuesday at 9:00am.

We would like to welcome the following students to our ohana who arrived in March: AllyKaitlynn, & Samantha Beauchamp, Kayli Bray, Tarika Bundy, Jackson Buschman, Alverez Filisi-Hemphill, Alexandria Garcia, Jalan Gilliland, Corbin & Gavin Gossett, Deacon & Dominic Hagan,Robson Henry, Raylen Hollis, Ryajiah Johnson, Jaylen Lee, Madison McCalla-LaVann, MorgenMyers, Jose Peredia, Caleb, Ethan, & Raelee Permenter, Jayson Smith, Meghan Terrill, JaylinWilliams, Arianna & Bryant Wolf, and Steven Woolley.

Health Room Thanks the PTOWe really appreciate the generous donation of girls panties to the health room.They are much needed and will be put to good use. Big MAHALO!

PTO NotesDo you have a great idea for next years PTO? Come share that idea with us for Volunteer

Brainstorming on 17 April at 12:30 pm in P14. We will also have a General Membership Meeting on24 April at 1:45 in P14 to vote on the next years PTO Board. If you would like to be part of theprocess please stop in and vote. Just a reminder you have to be a member of the PTO to vote.

We also have Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in May. You will see flyers going home

soon asking for help in celebrating our wonderful teachers and staff members at Hale Kula. Theactivities will take place May 6-10.

As we finish up the school year we have one last Dominos Pizza Day, April 5. Thank youfor your ongoing support of Hale Kula PTO. Without your help we could not have done theamazing things we have been able to do. THANK YOU!!!

Hale Kula HighlightsHale Kula Highlights is a weekly email to keep you up to date on whats happening at school thefollowing week. Please go to this website hkeshighlights.blogspot.com Enter your email address

and click submit. You will get a confirmation email from feedburner to activate this, click on it

Water Play Day is May 17Water Play is a fun opportunity for the students to play water activities. Each grade level willcome to the field for 45 minutes, then change to dry clothes to finish out the day. Looking for

volunteers to help out. Morning shift is 8:00am 11:30am or afternoon shift is 11:00am 2:00pmplease email [email protected] if you can help.


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Greeters ClubConnie Blevens, Greeters Club Advisor

I would like to thank all of the amazing greeters who have worked so hard this year. Youhave done an excellent job and your efforts really do make a difference here at Hale Kula.

Duty RemindersThe following students are reminded of their assigned Greeter Week to finish the year.

Please make sure you arrive by 7:30 daily during your scheduled week.

April 8 12 Bryson Adams, Andre Church, Hailie Johnson, and Kennedy PembertonApril 15 19 Sean Carr, Hana Myers, Kalea Blevens, and Emma TimminsApril 22 26 Joshua Honeycutt, Hannah Leake, VaShon Martin, and Ella ReibsomeApril 29 May 3 Jalen Crawley, Braydon James, Manaia Moore, & Taylor QuengaMay 6 10 Mackenzie Bender, Schuyler Calhoun, and Cannon Jean**May 17 th End of year Greeters Club Party during lunch on the 1 st grade recessfield

** ALL GREETERS WILL REPORT TO P-14 AT 7:30 ON THE LAST DAY OFSCHOOL TO PASS OUT GOODBYE LEIHa l e K u l a E v e n t s i n A p r i l & M ay 20 1 3

Mon. April 1 School starts at 7:55 every day be in your seat before the bellTues. April 2Wed. April 3 School is out at 1:30 every WednesdayThurs. April 4 Chaperone Training 8am in P14Fri. April 5 Dominos Pizza Order from Dominos on post all day and Hale Kula profits--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mon. April 8 4th

grade Bike Education this weekBlended Learning Informational facebook townhall mtg at 7 pm for parentsto learn more about our Blended Learning program at Hale Kula

Tues. April 9 Chaperone Training at 10am in P14Art Bento field trip for H4, P6, P11

Wed. April 10 Report Cards DistributedThurs. April 11 Art Bento field trip for G1, D1, D3

3rd Grade Field Trip to Bishop MuseumFri. April 12 1st chance to shop the Book Fair after school today-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mon. April 15 Book Fair is open in the library from 7:00am 3:00pmTues. April 16 Book Fair is open in the library from 7:00am 3:00pmWed. April 17 Book Fair is open in the library from 7:00am 2:30pm

Volunteer Brainstorming Ideas for next year on PTO in P14 at 12:30pmThurs. April 18 Hawaii Opera Theater presentation for 1st and 3rd grade & 2nd and 4th

Nene Ceremony field trip for select 4th & 5th gradersStory Laboratory Family Book Fair Event with Science Stations 4:30 6:00Talent Show in the cafeteria starts at 6:00pm

Fri. April 19 Hawaii Opera Theater presentation for kindergarten and 5th grade-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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Mon. April 22 Happy Earth Day5th Grade Garden Tours from 10:00am 12 noon

Tues. April 23 Jamba Juice buy 8oz smoothies for $2.25. & Book Swap for kids booksWed. April 24 Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00 am

PTO General Membership Meeting & vote for next years board in P14 at 1:45Thurs. April 25Fri. April 26 JPO Field Trip competition at Kapiolani Park

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon. April 29 Field trip for 1st Grade to HTY

Tues. April 30 Complex Track MeetWed. May 1 Boxtops 4 Education pick up from classes. 8am 10am volunteers count in P14Thurs. May 2 Field Trip for kindergarten to HTYFri. May 3 Chaperone Training in P14 at 8:00am------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. May 6 Teacher Appreciation Week Thank your teacher for a great school yearTues. May 7 4th grade field trip to Loi PatchWed. May 8

Thurs. May 9 4th

grade field trip to Loi PatchFri. May 10 Every Friday Store in P14 afterschool Nothing over $1.00------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. May 13 School Community Council Meeting 3pm 5pmTues. May 14 Jamba Juice buy 8oz smoothies for $2.25. & Book Swap for kids books

Kindergarten Field trip to Polynesian Cultural CenterWed. May 15 May Day celebration for the whole school performing by grade level 9amThurs. May 16Fri. May 17 Water Play Day for the whole school by grade level playing water activities

Pizza party during lunch for Greeters, JPO, Peer mediators, Student Council

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon. May 20 School starts at 7:55 every day

Tues. May 21Wed. May 22 5th Grade Field Trip to Ice PalaceThurs. May 23 Super Eagle celebration for the 4th Quarter from 5pm 6pm in the cafeteriaFri. May 24 5th grade graduation at 8:30am in the cafeteria

Last day of school for the year. Have a happy safe summer

Leaving Hale Kula?If your child will not be attending Hale Kula next year please contact the office so that

they can have a release packet ready for you to take with you. Just a reminder if your child'slast day is May 24th, your packet will be ready for pickup on May 29th.


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