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will continue with their normal school day and not be given the assessment.
For more information about the accreditation process or the state assessment, please do not hesitate to call me.
Lastly, congratulations to all of our students who par-ticipated in the two P & R Track & Field events. A special thank you to all the parents and family mem-bers who helped, encour-aged and supported our children.
Sincerely,
Ken K. Watanabe
Principal
Aloha Royals and Parents & Guardians,
We are fast approaching Spring Break and the start of the 4th quarter. I want to take this time to elabo-rate more on two very im-portant events that will be taking place during the 4th quarter.
On April 11-14, 2016 we will be going through our accreditation process with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All Hawaii DOE Public School K-12 are re-quired to go through the accreditation process. To ensure school improve-ment, the process directly aligns our Academic Plan. With the Hawaii Depart-ment of Educationʻs State Strategic Plan. The ac-creditation process sys-tematizes and standard-
izes the ongoing evalua-tion of our schoolʻs pro-grams. It allows us as a school, to look at what cur-rently exists and what needs to be improved in relation to student learn-ing.
Mid April to Early May: We will be administering the Smarter Balance As-sessment (State assess-ment) to students in grades 3-5. Students in these grades will be re-minded to have lots of rest prior to their testing day and to make sure to have a balanced breakfast before coming to school. The state assessment is only administered to students in grades 3-5. Students in Kindergarten to grade 2
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Waiakea E lementary Schoo l (808) 981- 7215 T elephon e
180 W. Pua inako Stree t (808) 981- 7818 Fax
Hi lo HI 9 672 0
Kaleo O’ Waiãkea March 2016
VOLUME XXXI I , IS SUE 8
Waiākea Elementary School—preparing our students for today and tomorrow by providing strong academic and emotional foundations.
Dates to Remember
Wed., March 16 to Mon., March 28
Spring Recess, Good Friday
& Kuhio Day observed
(no school)
Tues., March 29
Return to School.
4th Qtr. begins
Tuesday, April 12
PTO General Membership Mtg. (watch for more info)
Friday, April 22
Movie Night (watch for more info)
Parent/Community Coffee Hour & Walkthrough
Our principal, Mr. Ken Watanabe would like to invite parents/guardians and community members of Waiākea Elemen-
tary School to see what’s going on in our school. Last year was the first year we implemented the new Common Core
State Standards and used two new curriculum materials in Reading Wonders for Language Arts and Stepping Stones for
Math. These coffe hours would be a great way for parents/guardians and community members to see and learn what
Reading Wonders and Stepping Stones look like in the classroom. This is also a time to ask questions and voice con-
cerns about things that affect all our students.
Our next parent/community coffee hour & walkthrough will take place on March 11 beginning at 8:30am. and it will
be on an RSVP basis. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Sandy Taniguchi at 981-7215 ext.
242 by March 10.
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9 Minute Walk/Run 3rd Quarter Results
Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5
Mrs. Fukumura-Sawada
Arrojo, Chandalyn
Calma, Sadie
Galloway, Kiani
Jacobson, Caitlyn
Lee, Noah
Respicio, Ainalu
Segobia, Aleana
Mrs. Gomes
Alston, Jerrell
Sewake, Kaelyn
Weilbacher, Jaythen
Yoshizumi, Kaeden
Mrs. Perry
Judd, Jeremiah
Kaneshiro, Keani
Saunoa, Kaimana
Ms. Sonomura
Hough, Jayzen
Keohuloa Takamatsu, Shayden
Nakapaahu, Khaelan
Mrs. Stecher
Kozuma, Emma
Nucci, Daniel
Oshiro, Kolin
Sears, Aaron
Grade 2—7 Laps Grade 3—7 Laps Grade 4—7 Laps Grade 5—7 Laps
Ms. Doctor
Branco, AbbyGail
DeRego-Downing, Kailee
Frias-Wailani-Nihipali, Noe'ula
Ideta, Kaiya
Salis-Frias, Zedekiah
Tamiya, Teysen
Mrs. Kouchi
Branco-Fukushima, Ashlynn
Fujinaka, Kaia
Kekaulua-Yagin, Jayzlyn
Stark, Grace
Uchima, Lexie
Mrs. Nakano
Giel, Cera
Holbron, Tianey
Nachor-Rita, Hayden
Valencia, Aiden
Wada, Kaleb
Mrs. Robledo
Beck-Wong, Blaze
Carvalho, Jordyn
Chen, Celina
Ryan, Parker
Taulua, Tavaesina
Thornton, Janessa
Visaya, Wa'ilau
Ms. Shigenaga
Aoki, Karlynn
Brooks, Ivor
Carvalho, Faithon John
Fernandez, Kolton
Gracida, Meleana
Kalingo, Tjahlor
Kama, Kale
Mrs. Toyama
Mrs. Maikui
Beasley, Aishlynn
Phillips, Aidan
Tajiri, Micah
Ms. Michael
Kepo'o Michele
Moore, Alani
Ms. Nakayama
Leon, Konner
Quinajon, Eric
Mrs. Silva
Adolf, Zeffy
Coloma-Nakano, Jet'aime
Iwata, Loren
Rodrigues, Kailee-Anne
Yoshizumi, Kaleb
Mrs. Uchida
Tolentino, Keynen
Torres, Chaysie
Ms. Yoshida
Boaz, Megan
Crowl, Hilary
Gaspar, Kaileyanna
Kamanu, Aukele
Leopoldino Carvalho, Tryesten
Mr. Atkins
De Los Santos, Isis
Devine, Crystal
Schwiter, Angelina
Tabajero, Isaiah
Urasaki, Carys
Mr. Hokoana
Chong, Rion
Nakano, Michael
Oshiro, Alyssa
Mr. Newell
Atwal, Tevin
Ejima, Michiko
Kozuma, Jade
Nuniez, Kortney
Mr. Ryan
Acob, Jaden
Denault, Makena
Fernandez, Korri-Lyn
Funai, Reyn
Grossman, Moanikeala
Hermes, Brandon
Kalaloa-Maruquin, Kenui
Ota, Grace
Varize-Raymond,Dyson-Pili
Xie, Ricky
Mrs. Spain
Doll, Kaysen
Kuratsu, Oren
Lewis, Heather
Newell, Kate
Polloi, Maya
Robledo, Gabriel
Botelho, Peyton
Correira, Tyden
Cuba-Nethon, Rayme
Gragas, Aaliyah-Mae
Letawsky, Jai
Mokiao, Quinton
Nakamura-Seales, Braelyn
Oshiro, Selena
Tina, Tyler
9 MINUTE WALK/RUN—9 LAPS
9 MINUTE WALK RUN - 8 LAPS
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Grade 2— 8 Laps Grade 3— 8 Laps Grade 4— 8 Laps Grade 5— 8 Laps
Ms. Doctor
Gomes, Keona
Haina-Carvalho, Briana
Miura, Kaitlyn
Mrs. Kouchi
Carriaga, Shon
Mrs. Nakano
Letawsky, Kiran
Mrs. Robledo
Furuhata, Urumi
Kauhi, Maika
Mrs. Toyama
Hashimoto, Jayden
Kunimoto, Dayne
Pacheco, Keagan-Hunter
Silva, Charlie
Mrs. Gomes
Acosta, Ciana
Ohara, Matthew
Ms. Matsubara
Agno, Sarihn
Akana, Brancin
Mrs. Perry
Inouye, Jesse
Mrs. Sanborn
Stevens, Kai
Ms. Sonomura
Barron, Zion
Creekmur-Hironaka, James
Ms. Maikui
Cabais-Fernandez, Shelbey
De Motta V, John
Saunoa, Kanale
Yamada, Orrin
Ms. Nakayama
Amaral, Destiny
Dela Cruz, Shyleen
Hocson, Austin
White, Kekoa
Mrs. Uchida
Kodani, Madisen
Oliver, Levi
Mr. Atkins
Iwata, Justin
Matsumoto Jr, Chad
Ms. Paniku
Ogawa, Alex
Proctor, Alex
Wakakuwa, Mekenna
Mr. Hokoana
Decoito, Jacob Wagner
Jones, Kealohilani
Julius, Rayden
Mr. Newell
Iaea, Shaynon
Maave Sefo, Reno
Timbresa, Micah
Mr. Ryan
Noble, Chazlyn
Tabajero, Issac
Mrs. Spain
Ishida, Aysen
Miura, Thomas
Prudencio, Jayke
Mrs. Gomes
Silva, Cole
Mrs. Stecher
Kocher, James
Grade 2—9 Laps Grade 3—9 Laps Grade 4—9 Laps Grade 5—9 Laps
Ms. Doctor
Tagawa, Brennan
Mrs. Kouchi
Colbert, Rylan
Mrs. Robledo
Franco, Xayden
Herr, Ava
Takamine, Abbie
Mrs. Toyama
Crowl, Lincoln
Fujii, Ty
Ryusaki, Reece
Stevens, Trystin
Ms. Michael
Kama, Xayden
Ms. Nakayama
Kelekoma, Kean
Maglinti, Jiselle
Mrs. Silva
Nabarro, Kryslynn
Mrs. Uchida
Babbas, Iverson
Tavares-Turalde, Leiakawai
Ms. Yoshida
Armitage-Kekaulua, Rule-Haven
Ng, Ryder
Mr. Atkins
Beasley, Sienna
Lapera, Aukahi
Ms. Paniku
Furuhata, Iori
Mitsuda, Michael
Mr. Newell
Bardwell-Jones, Ocean
Chow Jr., Dustin
Doll, Andrew-John
Garza, Devin
Haleamau, Kaimalu
Mr. Ryan
Tahara-Ebesuno, Robby
Did you know about ... Cafteteria Incentive
This year, we have re-introduced the Positive Behavior
Incentive System (PBIS) in our cafeteria. Each class can
earn a green (great), yellow (warning) or red (did not
heed warnings) card which reflects the collective behav-
ior of the class while in the cafeteria. The class with the
most green tickets at the end of each quarter earns lunch
on the Royal Roost and Bradda’ Pops.
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Mahalo from our Track Coach….
I want to give a huge THANK YOU to all who helped this year
at the two P & R Track Meets. Special thank you to
Ms. Takane, who helped everyday at practice and at both track meets and Mrs. Taniguchi who worked our ‘home base’ at both
track meets. These two individuals also helped with all the pa-
perwork, name tags and schedules. Also a BIG thank you to my
dad, Gary Yanagi for helping with EVERYTHING.
Thank you to our Waiakea Elementary faculty and staff mem-
bers Ms. Hara, Mrs. Hashimoto, Mrs. Sumitani, Mrs. Na-
kano, Mrs. Fujinaka, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Manuia and Mr. Wa-
tanabe with supervision of the students at the track meets.
Also thank you to Warren Dela Cruz (Shyleen & Shayde's
dad) and Mark Gomes (Keona’s dad), two parents who helped at practices and at the track meets.
Parents Corina McLellan (Noah Lee's mom), Melanie Unwin
(Grace Stark's mom), Shannon Tamimi (Zack’s mom) and Je-
rusha Dela Cruz (Shyleen & Shayde’s mom) also helped in the
tent at the track meet. Thank you also to Rocky Maave (Reno
& Aery's dad) and Julian Taifmai (Shauntae's dad) who helped
with setting up or taking down the tents. We also appreciate all
the parents and siblings who spent the day at the track meets
being your child’s #1 cheerleaders.
We thank all of you who spent time with your children at these
two track meets. Your support is so necessary and appreciated.
Without the numerous helping hands we would not be able to
have such a large representation from our school. Safety is a
primary concern, so we are grateful for all the extra “eyes” that
kept our kids safe and out of trouble.
Hope to see you again next year. Once again, THANK YOU.
Todd Yanagi, Vice principal, track coach
Journey Through the Universe
Our Waiakea Royals will be participating in the Jour-
ney Through the Universe (JTTU) program from Feb-
ruary 29 through March 10. During these 2 weeks pre-
senters will be bringing information to students in Kin-
dergarten through 5th grades.
Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade will enter the
Starlab to explore our Hawaiian night skies. Students
in Grades 2 – 5 will have presentations in their class-
rooms.
We are very thankful to Gemini Observatory for
bringing this wonderful program to our school.
Intramural Capture the Flag Champs
"# To Beast"
The team comprised of Captain Devin Garza,
Co-Captain Kealohi Jones and teammates: Chad
Matsumoto , Tevin Atwal, Kaylie Hashizaki, Jay-
den Gebin, Jayke Prudencio, Kaimalu Haleamau,
Tommy Miura, Micah Timbresa, Kaleb Sato, &
A.J. Doll.
Congratulations to Team # To Beast and all who played.
Ms. Matsubara
Franklin, Ailani
Mrs. Perry
Dela Cruz, Shayde Ezra
Grade 2— 10 Laps
Grade 3— 10 Laps
Grade 4— 10 Laps
Grade 5— 10 Laps
Mrs. Robledo
Franklin, Kalia
Ms. Shigenaga
Hermes, Nicholas
Ms. Yoshida
Kuramoto, Kiralyn
Mr. Atkins
Gragas, Ezekiel-Aaron
Leite, Daycen
Yanagisawa, Landon
Mrs. Spain
Sato, Kaleb
Ms. Matsubara, Gr. 2
Tominaga, Shane
Mrs. Silva, Gr. 4
Kitagawa, Edinn
Mr. Newell, Gr. 5
Hashizaki, Kaylie
Mrs. Spain, Gr. 5
Gebin, Jayden
9 MINUTE WALK RUN - 10 LAPS 9 MINUTE WALK RUN - 11 LAPS
WIS 6th gr. registration
Our Parent Meeting for Incoming 6th Grade Regis-
tration is set for Tuesday, March 8th 5-6pm.
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ROYALS OF THE MONTH— FEBRUARY 2016
Ms. Hara & Mrs. Shikuma Brady Watanabe
Hudson Urasaki Mrs. Hashizaki
Refugio De Los Santos Seajae Pedro
Mrs. Iopa Payton Sombrio
Mrs. Lau Jay-Shaun Galariada
Kawika Ifenuk Penelope Oliver
Mrs. Sugiyama Shalyn Cortez
Baylee Guelguel Keanoa Kelekoma
Ms. Takane Aidenn Segobia
Mrs. Fujiyama
Rioru Furuhata
Mrs. Igawa
Ayzen Flores
Maxwell Miller
Daylilah Oshiro
Mrs. Yoshizumi
Kirra Estavillo-Sadino
Exleen Kofac
Kalena Roby-Silem
Amythest Thomas-Sare
Mrs. Fukumura-Sawada Jonah Davidson
Raiyan Rahman Mrs. Gomes
Jerrell Alston Brielle Brooks
Mrs. Perry Shayde Dela Cruz
Keilana Glimane Mrs. Sanborn
Keawe Kamehaiku Zya Yanazaki
Ms. Sonomura Joie Oki
Kyan Yamashiro Mrs. Stecher
Micah Polloi Zhrye Tampon-Kekaualua
Ms. Doctor
Kaiya Ideta
Neikelas Une Mrs. Kouchi
Amaya McCray
Genna Yudko Mrs. Nakano
Zoey Benevides Abbie Fomenko
Mrs. Robledo Austin Mohica
Zakariya Tamimi Ms. Shigenaga
Faithon John Carvalho Cori Dela Cruz
Mrs. Toyama Peyton Botelho
Ty Fujii Keagan-Hunter Pacheco
Mrs. Maikui
Erica Faulkner Aidan Phillips
Mrs. Nakayama Jazzilyn Ojano-Cruz
Mrs. Silva Loren Iwata
Ralenn Rodrigues Mrs. Uchida
Malachi Oandasan Ms. Yoshida
Megan Boaz
KINDERGARTEN
GRADE 1 GRADE 3
GRADE 2 GRADE 4
Did you know….
Waiakea Elementary is a Title 1 School?
What does that mean? Title 1 is a
federal grant that provides financial
assistance to schools with high
numbers or percentages of poverty
children to help ensure that all children
meet the challenging state academic
content and student achievement
NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR ACCOM-MODATIONS
If you are an individual with a disability, please contact the following personnel to make arrangements for reasonable modifica-tions and accessibility to school events at
least 10 days in advance of the event you wish to attend. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request.
For Waiakea Elementary School events, please contact
Ken Watanabe, Principal 981-7215 ext. 225 or
Todd Yanagi V.P : 981-7215 Ext. 226
MARCH 2016 BREAKFAST
All meals include a 1/2 pt. of milk.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MENU SUBJECT TO 1 2 3 4
CHANGE WITHOUT Pork links w/ Rice Pizza Stick w/ Juice Pork Patty w/ Cereal Yogurt w/ toast
ANY NOTICE. and juice Orange Wedge Fruit Juice
7 8 9 10 11
Haw'n Sauage w/ Rice Cinnamon Bagel w/ Scramble Egg w/ toast Chicken Patty w/ rice Mini Pancake w/ Juice
Scramble Eggs & Juice & juice Pineapple Chunks
14 15 16 17 18
Cinnamon Waffle w/ juice French Toast w/ juice SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Spring Break 21 Spring Break 22 Spring Break 23 Spring Break 24 25
HOLIDAY
28 29 30 31
HOLIDAY Zucchini Bread w/ juice Pork Sausage w/ Rice Breakfast Burrito w/
& juice mixed fruit
MARCH 2016 LUNCH
All meals include a 1/2 pt. of milk.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2 3 4
Beef Stew W/ Rice Chicken Pasta W/ broc-
coli Sloppy Joe W/ fries Bake Chicken W/ Rice
Mixed Fruits Orange Wedge Toss Salad Broccoli W /Carrots
Whole grain Cornbread Toss Salad Apple Wedge Pineapple
Baby Carrots Whole Grain Roll
7 8 9 10 11 Chicken Strips on cab-
bage Soft Shell Taco w/ oven
fries Italian Sausage Pizza Whole Grain Corndog Kalua Pork w/ Cabbage
Rice, Broccoli & Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Green Salad Potato Smiles Rice, Lomi Tomato
Applesauce Peaches Baby Carrots Baked Beans Pineapple
Diced Pears Apple Wedge Whole Grain Sweet Roll
14 15 16 17 18
Beef Hot Dog w/ oven fries
Chicken Nuggets on cabbage SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Baked Beans Rice, Mixed Green Salad
Veggie Sticks, Apple Pineapple
21 22 23 24 25
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Holiday
28 29 30 31
HOLIDAY Chicken Patty W/ Fries Spaghetti w/ meat
sauce Pork Chop patty w/ MENU SUBJECT TO
Lettuce & Tomato Toss Salad & Pineapple Whipped Potatoes CHANGE WITHOUT
Orange Wedge French Bread Hot Vegetables ANY NOTICE.
Apple wedge & Roll
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER