Monthly Calendar

A monthly calendar has been posted at the bottom of the blog.  See the calendar for upcoming events.

Reminders

Important Reminders:

• Sept. 7 - All monies and/or unsold tickets are due for the Fall Fundraiser.  Please make checks payable to Keone'ula Elementary School.
• Sept. 9 - Consent forms for the flu vaccination are due.

Monday, September 6 is Labor Day.  There is no school for students.

Frank DeLima Visit

Students enjoy the presentation by Frank DeLima.  Frank DeLima encouraged students to do their best in school and at home.

Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder

Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner.  On September 1, the students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.  There is no school for students on Thursday & Friday (September 2 & 3) due to conferences.

September Parent Newsletter

There will be no Parent Newsletter for the month of September.  Please be sure to check the blog for important information during the month of September.  

Fall Picture Taking

Fall Picture Taking is right around the corner and will be taking place on Tuesday, August 31.  Don't forget to send your child with their picture taking envelope and payment on Tuesday.  Extra picture taking envelopes are available in the front office.  

McKinney Vento Information

Information was sent home about McKinney Vento.  See the links below for more information:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/36514534/Attachment-A
http://www.scribd.com/doc/36514564/Attachment-B

Family Reading Night

Join us for a Family Reading Night on September 15, 2010 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  During this activity, each family will work together to create a poster advertising their favorite family book.  As a bonus, each Keone'ula student attending the event will receive a new book to take home.  Please help us by bringing your favorite family book, crayons, markers or colored pencils, scissors and glue.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!

http://www.scribd.com/full/36490447?access_key=key-22zptdfvjagu7gl2qp1f

Fall Fundraiser

All monies and/or unsold tickets are due for the Fall Fundraiser on or before September 7, 2010.  Checks can be made payable to Keone'ula Elementary School.

IXL Math

For more information about Math IXL review the following link:
http://www.ixl.com/

Race to the Top

http://lilinote.k12.hi.us/STATE/COMM/DOEPRESS.NSF/a1d7af052e94dd120a2561f7000a037c/c9a4f99e8ddb0c700a257789005f315b?OpenDocument

Achieve 3000

To learn more about Achieve 3000, click on this link:
http://www.achieve3000.com/article/a3k/?c=2&sc=1

September Menu

http://www.scribd.com/full/36390533?access_key=key-1r63wg1fuyyug4mjmwab

Standards and Benchmarks

For more information about standards and benchmarks, please review the following links:

http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html

http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html

Frank DeLima Presentations

On Monday, August 30, 2010, Frank DeLima will be speaking with our children about the 3 B's: be respectful, be responsible, and be safe. Stay tuned for pictures from the presentations.

Eco-Feed

Beginning Monday, August 30, 2010, we will be participating in an Eco-Feed Program during breakfast and lunch. Students will be recycling any excess food and liquids (i.e., milk, juice, etc.). We have been practicing with students during lunch in preparation for the Eco-Feed Program. Please remind your child(ren) that 1 bin is dedicated for excess food and liquids. The other bin will be dedicated for non-food items (i.e., plates, napkins, forks, milk cartons, etc.). This is a great opportunity for us to become a "greener" school.

Welcome Back Assembly

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Kama'aina Kids

Kama'aina Kids will be providing childcare for Thursday, Sept. 2 & Friday, September 3.  The Program hours will be from 6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.  The cost of the program is $25 per child per day.  Applications for these days can be picked up at the A+ Office which is located in the cafeteria or in the front office.  Applications and payment must be turned in to the school or A+ Office no later than Friday, August 27 at 3:00 p.m.  No walk-ins will be accepted.  If you have any questions, you can contact Kristin at 689-1385 ext. 263.

Flu Information

 Information is going home about our upcoming Flu Clinic which will be held on October 26.  All consent forms are due by September 9, 2010.

http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/

Lifetouch Fall Picture Taking

Picture taking is right around the corner.  For picture taking tips see:  http://schoolportraits.lifetouch.com/portraitDay/clothingGrooming/index.aspx.
Picture taking is scheduled for Tuesday, August 31.  More information will be forthcomng.

Keone'ula Elementary School

A video showing our new mosaic wall and our upcoming bronze statue.


Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

No School Friday, 8/20

Don't forget there will be no school on Friday, August 20, in observance of Statehood.
Picture taken from www.hawaiimagazine.com

School Calendar 2010-2011

http://www.scribd.com/doc/36099922/Final-KES-School-Calendar-10-11-With-Logo-Yearly-Calendar

Parent Letter - Peanut Guidelines & Helmet Law

http://www.scribd.com/full/36098762?access_key=key-sai2k5b0728n3usxv11

Bronze Statue

Karen Lucas working on the sculpture which will be placed on the grassy area fronting the flag pole.

August & September Parent Newsletter

http://www.scribd.com/doc/36047536/August-Parent-Newsletter-for-Blog

Fall Fundraiser

Students will be asked to sell tickets for Cinnamon Bread, Banana Nut Bread and Portuguese Sausage.  All items are $6.00.  The fundraiser will start on August 16 and run until September 7.  The pick up date will be Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.  There will be prizes for the top selling student and top selling classrooms.  Students will get one entry in the prize drawing for every 10 tickes sold.  Prizes include X-Box 360, Sport Wii Game System, or $200 cash.  All unused tickes must be returned to the school.  All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards school field trips, student activities, and professional development.

National Child Passenger Safety Week

The Driver Education Program and Honolulu Police Department, in cooperation with police departments across the sate, are partnering with the State Department of Transportation to promote the 2010 National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 2-24, 2010.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children 3 to 6 and 8 to 14 years of age.  Police officers will be randomly stationed at public elementary schools throughout the state during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure that children are properly restrained. 

Coffee Hour Dates

Parents - Please mark your calendar with the Coffee Hour Dates for this school year.  Coffee Hours will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria.

• August 24
• November 23
• April 26

Box Tops for Education

Help us earn money for our school by collecting box tops.  See the link for approved products:  http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878.  Box tops can be turned into the office.

Campbell Labels for Education

Help us earn money for the school.  Collect Campbell labels from the approved list.  Labels can be turned in to the front office.  Click on the following for a list of products:  http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn/participating-products.aspx

Entering Buildings

Parents please do not enter the buildings in the afternoon.  Please wait until the bell rings at the end of the day to enter the building.  We appreciate your assistance with this matter.

August & September Important Dates

Mark your calendars for the Month of August & September:

August:
August 16 - Fundraiser Begins:  Cinnamon Bread, Banana Macnut Bread & Portuguese Sausage
August 20 - Statehood Holiday:  No School for Students
August 30 - Frank DeLima Presentations
August 31 - Fall Picture Taking

September:
September 1, 2 &3 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
                                 September 2 & 3 - No School for Students
September 6 - Labor Day Holiday:  No School for Students
September 7 - Fall Fundraiser ends
September 16-23 - Fall Book Fair

Lost & Found Items

Lost and found items can be claimed in the front office.  Parents please make sure to label your child's items so that if it gets lost it can be returned.

New Mosaic Wall

New School Year

Welcome to a brand new school year!  We are in the process of updating our school website.  While we are updating our website, we will use the school blog to share important information with you.  Come back and check out our blog.