Happy New Year

Happy New Year from the teachers and staff members of Keone'ula!  

No January Parent Newsletter

Reminder - There will be no January Parent Newsletter.  Please make sure to visit the school blog for up-to-date information.

Spring Program Continued

SP3

Spring Program Continued

SP2

Department of Parks and Recreation - Spring Program

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Calendar

The calendar is up and running.  You can access the school calendar at the bottom of the blog.

Kindergarten - Gingerbread Houses

A photo slideshow by Smilebox

Happy Holidays

From the teachers and staff of Keone'ula, we would like to wish you a Happy Holidays!  Enjoy this time with your family! 

January Menu

January Menu

Annual AHERA Notification

Asbestos Notification

Lokahi Tree

We have 40 more Lokahi ornaments on our Christmas tree.  We would like to fulfill all Lokahi requests.  Come to the front office to check out our Lokahi Christmas tree and select an individual request and donate an unwrapped item. 

KES Curbside Recycling Drive

Don't forget we will be conducting a curbside recycling drive beginning December 8 through December 10.  KIC members will be at the drop-off and pick-up area to collect HI 5 plastic/glass bottles (non-alcoholic) and aluminum cans.  If you are unable to drop off items during the scheduled time you can drop off items in our blue bins that are labeled.

December and January Calendar of Events

The calendar (at the bottom of the blog) is not working properly.  Until the problem can be resolved here are important December and January dates:


December
December 8-10 - KIC Recycling Drive
December 9 - Parent Teacher Conference Forms Due
December 16 - End of 2nd Quarter/First Semester
December 16 - Kindergarten Activity:  Gingerbread Houses
December 17 - Furlough Day: No School
December 20-January 3 - Winter Vacation


January
January 4 - Students return to school
January 11 - Vision Screening for Grade 3
January 13-25 - Spring Fundraiser
January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday:  No school for students
January 26 - Parent Teacher Conferences:  Students Dismissed at 12:30
January 27-28 - Parent Teacher Conferences:  No school for students

Lokahi Tree

Our Lokahi Tree is located in the front office.  Donations will be accepted from now until the morning of December 16, 2010. 

Lokahi Tree

Lokahi Tree

Flu Season

Illness

A+ Winter Program

A+ Winter Program

A+ Program Fee Increase

A+ Increase

December Parent Newsletter

Final PN

Box Tops for Education

If you are avoiding the crowds at the malls this holiday season and are purchasing gifts online you can help us earn money for our school.  The Box Tops for Education website has links to various online stores such as Walmart, Macy's, Old Navy, Ann Taylor, Lands' End, JC Penny, Toys R Us, Target and Nordstrom to name a few.  We would like to encourage you to go through the Box Tops for Education website to make your purchases through their links.  Our school will get credited points without any additional costs to you.  The website is:  boxtops4education.com.  Also, clip Box Tops from hundreds of your favorite products!  For a full list of participating products, please check out the Box Tops website to view the listing.



Great American Can Round Up

Help us recycle and win money for the school.  Keone'ula has entered the Great American Can Round Up.  We are being challenged to see how aluminum cans we can recycle between now and Earth Day in April 22, 2011.  KIC will be spearheading this challenge.  Stay tuned for more information.

Haseko Christmas Card Winner

Congratulations to Michelle from Ms. Matsuura's class.  Michelle won the Haseko Christmas Card Contest.  Her design will be featured on the company's Christmas card.  Good job Michelle!

Happy Thanksgiving

From the teachers and staff of Keone'ula, wishing all of our families a Happy Thanksgiving!

There is no school for students on Thursday, 11/25 & Friday, 11/26.  We will see students back at school on Monday, 11/29.

Parent/'Teacher Conferences

Don't Forget - On December 1, the "Notification of Parent/Teacher Conference" forms will go home with the youngest and only child.  The form will be due on December 9.  Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for January 26, 27 and 28.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on January 26.  There is no school for students on January 27 & 28.

Tour of Ewa Makai and December Menu

Invitation and Menu

Reading Campaign Buttons

Reading Campaign Buttons

Volunteer Training

Volunteer training will be taking place on November 30 and December 7.  If you are interested in volunteering and attending the training session please contact Charol Danielson, PCNC, at 689-1380.

Transforming Hawaii's Public Schools

Transforming Hawaiis Public Schools Flyer FINAL

Family Fun Fair

Reading Campaign - Quarter 1

Reading Campaign 1^st Quarter results

Congratulations to the following Grade Levels for meeting the 1^st quarter reading campaign goal of 85%.

FSC (1 classroom) -             88%

Pre-School (2 classrooms) - 100%

Kindergarten (7 classrooms)- 86%

Grade 2 ( 6 classrooms) -  91%

(Percentage shown reflects  the average of all classrooms on the grade level.)

The 2^nd quarter goal is 89%.

Coffee Hour - 11/23

Coffee Hour

Mass Messaging

Mass Messaging Parent Letter

Mass Evacuation

Evac Letter

Veterans Day

From the students, teachers and staff members of Keone'ula Elementary School - Thank you to all veterans for your  service! Happy Veterans Day!

Veterans Day

Dismissal Next Week

Our Family Fun Fair is right around the corner!  The schedule for next week is as follows:

Monday, Nov. 8 - Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - No school for students.
Friday, Nov. 12 - Students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m.

Storm Water Info - Car Washes

MS4 City Car Wash Fact Sheet

Storm Water Info - Residential Tips

MS4 City Residential Fact Sheet

Storm Water Info - Home & Garden

MS4 City Home and Garden Fact Sheet

Stick It to Storm Water Pollution

MS4 DOT Stick It to Storm Water Pollution Booklet

November Menu

November Menu

Storm Water Info - City Auto Fact Sheet

MS4 City Auto Fact Sheet

Family Fun Fair - Scrip

Scrip Flyer2

Kama'aina Kids - Winter Program

Christmas Break is right around the corner.  Kama'aina Kids will be providing a Winter Program beginning on December 20 and ending on December 30.  Stay tuned for more information.

Campbell's Labels for Education - List of Products

Campbells Product List

Box Tops - List of Products

Box Tops

Halloween Parade

Box Tops

Help us earn money for the school!  Submit your box tops today to the front office!  Thank you for your support!

Coffee Hour - New Date

The Coffee Hour for November has been moved to November 23 in the cafeteria at 8:30 a.m.

Parent Workshop #1 Video

Transitional Cues from Writing Workshop

Transitional Cues

Parent Workshop #1

Parent Workshop PP

Calendar of Events - November - Februray

Calendar of Events

Parent Letter - Going Out In November Parent Newsletter

School Traffic

Native Hawaiian Plants

Native Hawaiian Plants

November Parent Newsletter

Nov PN

KIC Family Fun Fair Ad

KIC Game Booth Flyer

Family Fun Fair Ads

Final Family Fun Fair Ads

Complex Volleyball

6th grade students participated in complex volleyball games on Monday, 10/25/10.  A fun time was had by all the students!  Thanks to Mr. Chung and Ms. Coffin for coaching the students.

PC Day & Election Day

Don't forget - November 1 is our PC Day and November 2 is Election Day.  There is no school for students on these days.

Halloween Parade

Don't forget - We will be having our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 29, 2010.

Flu Clinic

Don't forget our Flu Clinic is right around the corner on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.

Kama'aina Kids - Thursday Pick-Up

If your child attends Kama'aina Kids afterschool program, this is just a reminder that the students will be on the field by F Building (2-story building).  You will need to pick up/sign-out your child by the field and not in the cafeteria.  This is only for Thursday, October 21.  Thank your for your assistance!

T-Shirt Design Contest

Military Child Walk Run

Make A Difference Week & Canned Good Drive

Don't forget this week is Make A Difference Week and our Canned Good Drive. 

Rotary Club - Dictionaries for 3rd Grade

Third graders received dictionaries from the Rotary Club today. 

AYP Banner

For meeting AYP, we received a banner which is displayed at the front of the office. 

Tutor.com for Military Families - Oahu Presentations

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Group Make-Up Picture Taking

The following classes will be taking their group make-up picture on Tuesday, October 26:

Grade K - Mrs. McGuire's Class
Grade 1 - Ms. Manliguis' Class & Mrs. Camacho's Class
Grade 3 - All grade 3 classes
Grade 6 - Ms. Coffin
Kids Initiating Change

Scrip Flyer

Scrip Flyer

Family Fun Fair - Release Schedule

Fun Fair Letter

Family Fun Fair

Script and Food Ad

Parents as Partners: A Writing Workshop

Don't forget to RSVP for the Parent Workshop.  The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 20. The Parent Workshop will be taking place on Thursday, October 28.

Class Treats

Parents - Please make sure you notify the teacher when you will be sending your child with a class treat.  This will ensure that there are enough treats for the students.

Fire Lane Parking

Parents - We are asking for your assistance.  When dropping off or picking up your child do not park in the fire lane. Thank you for your assistance.  

Make-Up Picture Taking

Make-up picture taking has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 19.  Students who plan on retaking their pictures need to submit their previous picture taking envelope.

Lost and Found

Please label your child's belongings so that items can be returned to your child.  All lost and found items can be claimed in the front office.

Make a Difference

Our Kids Initiating Change (KIC) will be conducting a Make a Difference Day from October 18-October 22.  The KIC group will be collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities.  Please see the attached for more information:

http://www.scribd.com/full/39202900?access_key=key-1fahjh19dt6npermmhny



Canned Food Drive

Don't forget our Canned Food Drive will be held from October 18-October 22.  This canned food drive will help the Hawaii Food Bank.  Canned goods may be dropped off in the labeled boxes located in the front office.  See attached for more information.

http://www.scribd.com/full/39192200?access_key=key-1svp4oowjnczedl34hiv

Running Club

The Keone'ula Running Club is open to all students in grades K-6.  The club will focus on proper running technique, nutrition, hydration and safety.  The Road Runners Club of American Kids Run the Nation curriculum will be used for the program.  Each session will be 8 weeks long.  The Running Club is $30 per year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31).  There will be an informational meeting on November 4 at 2:15 p.m. in the library.  See attached for more information.

http://www.scribd.com/full/39192200?access_key=key-1svp4oowjnczedl34hiv