Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School Approved by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges

533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010 www.acswasc.org Home of the Eagles

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Aloha Nimitz ‘Ohana,

November is Military Family Appreciation Month. With 99% of our student

population being military dependent, I would like to acknowledge our families

for their dedication and service for protecting our country’s freedom. On

Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:00 am, the Hickam Honor Guard will join our

Nimitz Safety Patrol at the flag pole for a brief Veteran’s Day Flag Ceremony as

we honor and salute all American Veterans for their service and sacrifice.

The faculty and staff appreciate your support at this year’s Fall Festival, which

was a huge success! A big mahalo to our coordinator, Mrs. Sheri Honnaka, who

put many hours into planning this event. We couldn’t have done it without our

PTO officers and the many parent/student volunteers who assisted us with the

food booths and games. Thanks to our families for their generous donation of

cookies, cakes, pies, etc. for the Cake Walk.

Last year, students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 took the Smarter Balanced

Assessments that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Based on

the SY 2015-2016 results, Nimitz Elementary School continues to make progress

despite our transient population. The results include data on student proficiency

in reading, math, and science (4th grade only); student growth in reading and

math; chronic absenteeism; and the achievement gap.

Our students from grades 3-6, received 69% in reading proficiency, 63% in math

proficiency, and 69% in science (4th grade only) proficiency. The state’s scores

were 53%, 48%, and 57% respectively. Congratulations to Nimitz for being one

of the schools with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate of 2% two years in a row!

The teachers and staff are dedicated to helping our students succeed. Nimitz

Elementary has high expectations, which are in line with the State Strategic Plan

and the Strive HI Performance System. We are committed to “continuous

improvement” and strive daily towards student learning and achievement.

Mahalo,

Marcy Kagami

Principal

Eagle News

Calendar of Events November 2016

November 3 Career Day (K-2)

Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser

PTO Meeting-5:00 pm

November 4 Career Day (3-6)

November 7 1st Grade Parent/Child Activity

12:45 pm-1:45 pm-Cafeteria

November 8 Election Day-No School

November 10 Veteran’s Day Flag Ceremony-7:00 am

November 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday-No School

November 14-18 Student Council Canned Food Drive

November 17 AVID Family Night-5:00 pm

November 18 College Shirt Day

November 24-25 Thanksgiving Break-No School

December 1 PTO Meeting-5:00 pm

December 2 Reading with Santa-5:30 pm

Eagles of the Month-October

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as

Eagles of the Month for October:

(K-101) Jaslene Gutierrez

(K-102) Jiraiya Martinez

(K-103) Rickey Dwyer

(K-104) Harper Maxey

(K-105) Brittany Irving

(K-106) Aubrey Taylor

(1-111) Kaylee Forehand

(1-112) Reise Redmond

(1-114) Peyton Weyrick

(1-115) Leina Yoon

(1-116) Andrea Jean-Baptiste

(1-118) Akia Wright

(2-108) Ayla Bliss

(2-109) Thea Miller

(2-119) Jazlene Garza

(2-207) Claire Brewer

(3-217) Emily Wendel

(3-218) Daysa Balagtas

(3-219) Ocean Wittneben

(3-220) Emily Robinson

(4-211) Yazmin Wolfe

(4-212) Ashton Smith

(4-213) Maurice Butler

(4-214) Azlea Aure

(5-201) Lillianna Gonzales

(5-202) Jayden Raymundo

(5-203) Thalia Castillo

(5-204) Nayeli Brambila

(6-208) Kyle Mecsko

(6-209) Tennacee Crumrine

(6-210) Zeila Settles

(PS-107) Aiden DeLutri

Student Council Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

Nimitz Elementary Student Council will be having a canned food drive from November 14-18, 2016 to feed Hawaii’s needy. Students can bring in canned meals, meats, soups, vegetables, and fruits. All food items will be picked up by the Hawaii Food Bank just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Mr. Matsumoto, Student Council Advisor, and the student council members will keep track of each class’s progress to see which class collects the most donations. All students are to take their canned goods to their homerooms. The goal for this year is 2500 cans of food. Last year, Nimitz Elementary School reached its goal of 2500 cans. Let’s see if we can continue to reach our goal again! Thank you for your ongoing support of Nimitz Elementary School.

Achieve 3000-Kid Biz/Teen Biz

Congratulations to the following students who received one wrong or less on three out of six articles, or students who made significant “progress” on the Achieve 3000

readings for the month of October. 2 Chimera Meier

2 Ethan Marasigan

2 Kayla Thorne

2 Madalynn Kester

2 Anthony Lewis

2 Cedrick Green

2 Kyiah Whiting

2 Alexander Thomas

2 Ethan Gray

2 Jahmiya Miller

2 Joaquiem Ramirez

2 Madisyn Gray

2 Nathan Sutorius

2 Sandra Gregg

3 Aeva Zimmerman

3 Blake Hiscocks

3 Hayden Smith

3 Isaiah Douglas

3 Jayden Espinosa

3 Jayden Singleton

3 Macy Henry

3 Persia Brown

3 Tristen Groeling

3 Audrey Haynes

3 Avery Newgard

3 Caiden Dennison

3 Daryn Macaraeg

3 Daysa Balagtas

3 Gill Amador

3 Hannarae Pare

3 Isabella Muscolino

3 Juan Carlos

3 Kadence Williams

3 Liam Cabigas

3 Madeline Leo

3 Maden Taoa

3 Noah Bernal

3 Rayla King

3 Alana Brousseau

3 Aysia Forbes

3 Elizabeth Vetter

3 Ellie Dwyer

3 Hayden Honeycutt

3 Jasmine Dela Cruz

3 Mackenzie Boyer

3 Ocean Wittneben

3 Ryan Vanek

3 Zoey Peerboom

3 Alycea Reyes

3 Ashlynn Bevitt

3 Gabriel Walker

3 John Siebert

3 Klayton Klein

3 Kyrah Castillo

3 Lucio DeSantis

3 Makaylah Hockenbarger

3 Marilyn Williams

3 Wyatt Williamson

4 Santana Esquivel

4 Alexandria Martinez

4 Ayla Vazquez

4 Cho Soon Smitley

4 Dillon Sherbyn

4 Emilio Franklin

4 Keira Thomas

4 Lillyona Wheeler

4 Madeline Theunissen

4 Malia Puckett

4 Mishell Stewart

4 Summer Prentice

4 Sydnie Marquez

4 Talula Henry

4 Trey Corley

4 Tyrone Yoon

4 Wesley Henry

4 Addison Gilligan

4 Adriano Dawes

4 Amaya Taylor

4 Brady Sherbyn

4 David Pritchard

4 Isabella Thomas

4 Jaysen Bevitt

4 Keenai Whiting

4 Lilia Figueroa

4 Megan Sebok

4 Scholar Crumrine

4 Zeus Fiero

4 Azlea Aure

4 David Gonzales

4 Harper Rutland

4 Joseph Moore

5 Brandon Anderson

5 Ella Jacobs

5 Isabella Walker

5 Jessi Flores

5 Kendall Bennett

5 Lillianna Gonzales

5 Nicolas Merrick

5 Nylah Perryman

5 Rylan King

5 Sean Burke

5 Amiyah Garrett

5 Ava Spatharos

5 Chanel Dennis

5 Chris Roberts

5 Ellie Roman

5 Grayson Richardson

5 Hunter Stevens

5 Jayden Raymundo

5 Kylie Kingry

5 Mia Arizpe

5 Aiden Richardson

5 John Saroca

5 Jordan Blashinsky

5 Julian Boland

5 Kirstin Morris

5 Michael Wendel

5 Miguel Martinez

5 Ryan Hurd

5 Thalia Castillo

5 Victoria Jean-Baptiste

5 Ava Tirona

5 Brent Atienza

5 Brianna Dela Cruz

5 Elizabeth Kraft

5 Emily Mila

5 Gabriella Reeves

5 Jessie Wedige

5 Kaleb Little

5 Kiera Peach

5 Mattias Stadler

5 Micah Butler

5 Nayeli Brambila

5 Nicholas Maddon

5 Noah Sanford

5 Peyton Espiritu

5 Sophia Leachman

5 Tyler Grasty

6 Aliyah Varela

6 Belinda Opol

6 Bowden Glover

6 David Mullins

6 Lola Schamberger

6 Skye Whiting

6 Tara Adams

6 Alexander Culanding

6 Alicia Rodriguez

6 Brayden Ray

6 Donevan Logan

6 Elyjah Wheeler

6 Jayden Helems

6 Joss Tili

6 Kevin Thomas

6 Lillie Baldwin

6 Makoa Rogers

6 Nevaeh Wedderburn

6 Raymond Dwyer

6 Samantha Bongo

6 Shannon Fields

6 Storm Holguin

6 Xavier Zyma

6 Zeila Settles

For more information on PTO events: Friend us on Facebook: Nimitz PTO

Are you interested in becoming

part of the PTO?

Email us at

cwnimitzpto@gmail.com

or

join us at our next meeting on

Thursday, December 1, 2016 @

5:00 PM in the Front Office.

PTO Meetings are held the first

Thursday of every month!

Box Tops Class Contest

It’s a close race between several classes. Keep up the

good work!

The 2016 Fall Festival was a huge SUCCESS!

Thank you to all the Teachers, Staff, Student and Parent Volunteers for their hard

work and dedication on making this event a success. You helped our school raise

$7623. This money will go towards the teachers’ classroom supplies and more prizes

for next year’s event.

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General Learner Outcome #3

Complex Thinker

* I made a plan.

* I used different strategies.

* I took the time to solve the problem.

* Is the answer logical?

* Does the answer make sense?

As a safety reminder there are no

pets allowed on campus at any time.

If you have any questions please

contact Administration at

307-4400.

Veteran’s Day Flag Ceremony

November 10, 2016

7:00 am

Nimitz Flag Pole

Join the Nimitz Safety Patrol students and the

Hickam Honor Guard as we honor and salute all

American Veterans who have made it possible for

us to live in the land of the free because of the

brave!

AVID Family Night

Thursday, November 17, 2016

5:00pm-6:30pm

Cafeteria

$1.00 per person (meal)

December Activities (Please mark these dates on your calendar)

“Polar Express” Holiday Family Night of Fun! – Reading with Santa

Friday, December 2, 2016

5:30 pm to 6:45 pm—cafeteria

Holiday make & take crafts, story telling, joyous music and refreshments

for the entire family. Wear your favorite pajamas.

Jingle Bell Fun Run

Friday, December 16, 2016

Nimitz back playground field

Running schedule:

8:10—8:40 am Grades 3 and 4

8:45—9:10 am Preschool and Kindergarten

9:50—10:20 am Grades 1 and 2

10:25—11:05 am Grades 5 and 6

“Jingle Your Bells” at the annual Jingle Bell Fun Run.

This event is designed to promote fitness and school spirit, as well as to have fun.

Parents, please join us and run with your child(ren).

Wear Red and Green colors and lots of bells.

A chance to order a Nimitz Elementary Jingle Bell Fun Run T-Shirt is COMING SOON!

Holiday Gift Fair

Friday, December 16, 2016

2:00 pm—4:00 pm—cafeteria

Families are welcome to shop for holiday presents, baked goods, and other craft items

at the gift fair. Door prizes will be given away every 15 minutes. No purchase required.

You do not need to be present to win.

Winter Program 2016

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

School cafeteria

8:30 am for preschool, 1st, 3rd and 5th grade families

12:30 pm for kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th grade families

Both shows will include all grade levels performing.

Parking: Back field (gate at the end of Main Street)

Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Winter Program, we will have two complete shows. This will allow us to provide ample parking and will reduce the challenges of providing seats for everyone who would like to enjoy the program. Please attend the show that is assigned to your child’s grade so that we can try to evenly divide the attendance. The shows will be

the same. Therefore, attendance at both performances is not necessary for families with more than one child.