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SJPS PARENT NEWSLETTER July 2 5, 2 020 Vo lum e 1, I ss ue 2

Teacher Meet and Greet and

Supply Drop Off Sign up for a spot on the following days:

July 29th 3:00-5:30 pm

July 30th 2:00– 4:30 pm

July 31st 2:00-4:30 pm

Your child’s homeroom teacher has sent an email with a link to Sign up for a spot

to drop off school supplies and meet your child's homeroom teacher. In order to

practice appropriate social distancing, only one adult can accompany the

student during the meeting. No other children or adults will be allowed in the

classroom. Masks are required for anyone on campus.

Parent Orientation Packet

More information is forthcoming in the Parent Orientation Packet.

What are the procedures and policies my

child is expected to follow in his/her new classroom and in the school?

Who are my child’s teacher(s)? What type of parental support is expected? What is the Parent Portal? This and more information will be provided.

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FAQs

St. Joseph Parish School Plan to Re-turn to On Campus Learning

What medical forms are required before school starts?

Effective July 1, 2020, immunization requirements have changed. All students entering PreK, 7th grade, and if you are new to school in the state of Hawaii, must submit the following: Completed Student Health Form For PreK only- PreK Supplement Form-DHS Form 908 List of current immunizations TB Clearance - All Pre-K students and students entering a Hawaii school for

the first time who do not have a TB Clearance by the first day of school will not be allowed to attend school.

All medical forms, or an appointment notice, must be submitted by the first day of school in order for students to be allowed on campus. These forms can be found on our website or picked up from the school of-fice. For more information, please visit:

https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations/school-health-requirements/

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Are students coming back to school Face-to-Face?

Yes, the plan is to return Face-to-Face with an option for Online Instruction. The

first day of school is Wednesday, August 5th for most students. Please see the

parent newsletter for staggered start dates.

Can I choose the Hybrid-Learning Model?

The Hybrid Learning Model will only be utilized should the State of Hawaii

mandate it.

How do I sign up for Online Instruction?

Register your child by Wednesday, July 29th by emailing Mrs. Jill Yamashiro,

Curriculum and Instruction Director, at jyamashiro@stjosephwaipahu.org.

What if I want to switch back to Face-to-Face instruction?

You will have a 2-week trial period for Online Instruction from August 5th –August

19th. After the trial period, changes cannot be made until the beginning of the 2nd

Quarter.

Do I get a discounted tuition for Online Instruction?

Tuition is the same for both face-to-face and online learning.

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FAQs

St. Joseph Parish School Plan to Return to On Campus Learning

Are masks mandatory? Yes, in accordance with CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines and

recommendations. There will be some opportunities for students to remove

masks throughout the day while still maintaining proper social distancing

protocol.

Do masks have to be purchased from Dennis Uniforms?

No, as long as masks fully cover the mouth, nose, and fits snugly against the

side of the face. Masks must be appropriate and may not reflect anything

contrary to the mission of the school. Students are required to have an extra

mask in their classroom at all times.

I’ve purchased the required uniforms, but they are on backorder. What if they don’t arrive in time for the first day of school?

There will be a grace period until all back ordered items are received. Dennis

Uniform will keep us updated on any missing or delayed items. Students may

attend school dressed according to the school dress code as closely as possi-

ble until all items are received.

When will Before and After School Extended Care Services resume?

With safety and health as priority, we will continue to monitor local and state

guidelines, our school environment, and the logistics of the Extended Care

Services. Hopefully, we will resume services in 2-3 weeks.

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Sunday (July 25, 2020)

Scripture: Matthew 13: 44-52

Seventeen Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Joseph Church

Schedule of

Masses

Monday—Friday,

6:30 am in church

and live stream

Saturday 7:00 am in

church

Saturday 4:00 and

6:00 pm

Sunday 6:00 am

8:00 am

10:00 am in church

and live stream

12:00 pm

3:00 pm

5:00 pm

7:00 pm

Reflection:

The kingdom of God is apparently not discovered after a frantic search. The laborer and the merchant made their discovery ra-ther per accident while going about their usual work or business. Discovering the kingdom of heaven is not a reward of human ef-fort and a painstaking search. It is a gift from God to people in their normal daily activities. People in Palestine had been the victims of many wars. When they evacuated during an invasion or were occupied by an ene-my, they buried their valuables in the ground for safekeeping. Sometimes they got killed and the treasure was forgotten till somebody discovered it by accident. In the parable, the laborer is not the owner of the field but he knows the value of the cache. He buries it again and is already full of joy for he hit the jackpot. He sells all he has to buy the field and take possession of the treas-ure. The buyer of the field just chances on his treasure. He paid for it dearly by selling everything. He sold all he has to get his treasure. The pearl merchant was always on the look-out for the authentic pearl. He worked at it almost for a lifetime. All his pos-sessions were junk to him compared to the highly priced pearl.

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Our Special Intentions

We pray for…

Our La Salette community.

Family members of Sister Judith Abique, SPC

Repose of the soul of Sister Judith Abique, SPC.

Willy Abique, brother of Sister Judith Abique, SPC.

All the first liners, priests, religious, health workers, essential

workers, families, and everyone around our world.

Mr. Pio Guerrero.

Mrs. Irene Sandry, grandmother of Tania Ma’afala

(SJPS alumni).

Mr. and Mrs. Seiji Tokuda, parents of Ms. Grace (Cafeteria

Manager).

Ms. Sandobal.

Dr. Rick Yamashiro and family. (Counselor and Dean of Stu-

dents)

Genny Inase, cousin of Ms. Sandobal.

God’s healing mercy on Dayen Aguit-Baraero, Anaziel Sua-

sin-Linao, and Renante Fuentes.

Leilani, sister of Ms. Capinpin and her nieces.

Molina Family

Repose of the soul of Junior Bisquera, friend of Ms. Sando-

bal..

Repose of the soul of Regina Salisbury.

Bryce, Jason, and their families.

Peter Akuna.

Mrs. Eileen, (3-5 Paraeducator).

Miles Arbues and Avelino Arbues.

Trinity Rodrigues, granddaughter of Loretta Rodrigues.

(Former SJPS Office Assistant).

For Everett Davis, grandson of Ms. Davis (Junior High

Teacher).

Mr. Roy Quindara.

Mrs. Susan Ganibe., mother of Mrs. Calzada (Music

Teacher).

Mrs. Grace Montemayor, mother of Alfredo (Grade 8).

Mrs. Ashley Rupert and family (former teacher of SJPS).

Mrs. Michelle Izon, (Grade 3 teacher).

Bernie Galang, grandmother of Vincent Young (Grade 6).

Juanito Castro, mother of Father Eric Castro, MS.

Mr. Pedro Corpuz, grandfather of Riley (Gr. 6) and Reese

(Gr. 3) Snyder and family.

Repose of the soul of Jeriel Lacar, husband of Mrs. Emma

Lacar (Grade 4 Teacher).

As a disciple of Jesus,

it is our Kuleana (responsibility) to live out the

Gospel by serving the community.

We are called to be loving like Jesus, to teach, and to

serve the needs of our brothers and sisters.