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Hale Kula Elementary school is in the midst of a construction project. Several areas on campus are blocked off. This newsletter is a great way to communicate with you about school happenings.
Hale Kula Elementary school is in the midst of a construction project. Several areas on campus are blocked off. This newsletter is a great way to communicate with you about school happenings.
Hale Kula Elementary school is in the midst of a construction project. Several areas on campus are blocked off. This newsletter is a great way to communicate with you about school happenings.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office: 622-6380 www.HaleKula.k12.hi.us Waianae & Ayres Aves on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96786
Aloha, Parents! Welcome to our Hale Kula `Ohana! I hope all of you had a wonderful first two weeks of school! We look forward to a terrific school year.
As you are aware, our construction project has posed a challenge in that several areas on campus are blocked off. Phase I is just about done (administration building, custodial building with restrooms adjoining the cafeteria); Phase II should be ready, hopefully in December or January (two-story classroom building); and Phase III will begin shortly (demolition of the office and library buildings and construction of a new library/tech-media center, and student center as well as a covered play court). This entire project should be complete in 2016.
This monthly newsletter, published by our Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) coordinator, Ellen Petry, is a great way to communicate with you about school happenings, school celebrations, and suggestions for ways you can get involved in your childs education. The bulletin is also available on-line at our school website. Visit our website at http://www.halekula.k12.hi.us for more information about Hale Kula. We also have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hale-Kula-Elementary- School/117009605044941) and a Twitter account (Hale_Kula_es) to update you regarding any school news. Finally, we have a weekly push notification blog to share upcoming activities or information at hkeshighlights.blogspot.com. We hope you will sign up to get the latest information! We
Our schools vision is Hale Kula Elementary empowers learners to explore, discover, create, and share. We invite you to work with us throughout this school year to ensure success for all learners (staff included) at Hale Kula!
In 2009, Hale Kula received a six-year accreditation term through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This accreditation is validation of the positive teaching and learning that are taking place here at school. Our focuses for the school year are based, in part, on the Visiting Team recommendations, and continuous improvement will always be our primary goal so that we can positively impact student achievement. This year, our six- year term expires, and we are applying for another accreditation term. A team will be on our campus in the spring to monitor our progress towards our goals. We will be engaging parents in the discussions; we will keep you informed about any meetings or opportunities to participate.
We look forward to partnering with you throughout this school year!
Mahalo, Mrs. Iwase, Principal Parent-Teacher Conferences Jan Iwase, Principal
When I became principal over 12 years ago, the Parent Teacher Organizetion requested that we hold our P-T Conferences earlier (they had traditionally been held in late October) so they could help their child before they started to slip through the cracks and develop negative habits. We agreed, and for the past few years, we have two conferences one in the first quarter and a second Student-Led Conference in the spring.
You will be receiving a letter on August 13 to sign up electronically for a time to meet with your childs teacher. At that meeting, the teacher will share how your child is doing in school, what he/she can improve on, and how you can support your child at home.
Please follow the instructions parents shared that they love this new sign-up system! You can use your computer, a Smartphone, or another mobile device to access the website to sign up for a date and time that works for you. If you have several students attending our school, you may want to get on ASAP so you can sign up for conferences on the same day.
If you need assistance, check with your childs teacher. We hope to get 100% of our parents attend their childs conference.
Visitors on Campus
Other than the 15 minutes when dropping off students and the 15 minutes around picking up students, we do request that visitors on campus, including parents, sign in at the main school office and pick up a visitor's pass. This is a security issue; we need to know that all adults on campus have a valid reason for being here. We greatly appreciate your kokua (cooperation/assistance).
Supervisors Needed in the Cafeteria
Hale Kula Elementary is currently in need of lunch supervisors to assist students during their lunch periods between 10:30 and 12:30. At this time there are 3 positions available. Pay is $8.00 per hour for 1.5 hours per day. Please contact vice principal Agnes Leinau 622-6380 or 305-3431 to set up an appointment.
Nene Discussions for 4th & 5th graders
4th and 5th graders are invited to read and participate in Nene Lunch time book discussions. The books we discuss are contenders for the state's annual Nene Award; an award given to the best work of fiction and selected by students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Each 4th & 5th grade classroom received 12 books, compliments of the Hale Kula PTO and book fair profits. The discussion calendar is available on the library website and in each classroom. Please encourage your child to participate! Library Updates Michelle Colte, Library Media Specialist
The library has a new home in G4! Students visited the library the first weeks of school for orientation and book borrowing. A HUGE thank you to the amazing efforts of our library assistant Ms. Janet Huszar and help from soldiers, teacher Teresa Cramer and even our former custodian, Mrs. Francine Ahinga, for creating such a beautiful library in our temporary home. Were fortunate that Mrs. Amanda Pemberton returns as our library clerk this year & she helped Mrs. Colte prepare F4 for the technology/research side of library lessons. Students will borrow books with their classes every other week. We hope you will ask your child about the books he/she borrowed and squeeze time for reading into your familys schedule. The library is also online! http://halekulalibrary.weebly.com Take a peek at upcoming events, browse our online resources, and see what your children are researching/learning in the library. Two favorite online resources students love: Tumblebooks and PebbleGo! Username for both is halekula and the password is eagles. We also ask for your help in reinforcing proper book care when your child brings books home. Students investigated book damages during library orientation and came up with these library book care rules: Turn the pages at the top corner Books inside the backpack, water bottle on the outside Keep books in a safe place--away from pets & younger siblings Wash hands before reading Keep food and drinks away from books Never write or draw in a book Per Department of Education policies, students will be assessed fines for damaged books. If we work together, we will minimize these fines. Thank you for your support. We have many exciting family events and literacy opportunities planned! I look forward to seeing you and your children at these events.
Counselors Comments Ms. Dyer PreK Special Education and Kindergarten Mr. Kawaguchi, At-Risk and First Grade Mrs. Clarke, Second Grade and Third Grade Mr. Matsuura, Fourth and Fifth Grade
Hale Kulas Counseling Departments is here to help ALL students by providing services that foster the skills and attitudes necessary to develop their academic self-concept as well as their feelings of confidence and competence as learners.
Counseling referrals can be made by faculty, staff or parents
Guidance Classes: Counselors visit classrooms and teach guidance lessons on Tribes Agreements: Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening, Safety First, Appreciations and No Put Downs, and Right to Pass/ Right to Participate; Bully Proofing, Deployment Groups; and other Character Building themes. Individual Counseling: During this time, students are able to discuss with confidentiality any personal concerns or challenges they may be facing.
Small Group Counseling: Small group counseling provides an opportunity for students to meet and share common concerns, explore personal issues, and learn new skills in a confidential setting.
Consistent attendance is imperative for your childs academic, social and personal development. Arrive on time, ready for the days learning experience!
PTO Notes
What does PTO do? The Hale Kula Parent Teacher Organization fosters a fun environment for students at Hale Kula by organizing events like Fall Festival and having Friday Store. The PTO also raises funds for Hale Kula. Did you know that if we do not raise funds through the PTO then YOUR CHILD would not have Art class! YOU would have to pay a lot more for field trips. The funds also pay for the Hawaii Opera to come to our school...in fact PTO provides funds for almost every program Hale Kula offers. Last year the PTO ( that's YOU! ) raised close to $40,000 in funds that went directly back into the school. WOW! Make sure to bring in those BOX TOPS and LABELS for education, that is how we buy much needed PE and recess equipment.
The PTO board is excited about this new year and want to make it the best ever! Our first Friday Store will be on August 22nd, make sure you stop by for an ice cream, get a Hale Kula T-shirt for your student and yourself, and just say hello. Our first PTO meeting is August 20th at 11am in P14, you are more than welcome to attend. EVERYONE is a PTO member, but we would love if you would make your Spirit Donation in the amount of $10 to pledge your support for Hale Kula. In return you will receive a gift. You don't have to volunteer your time, but we would love to have you, just let us know how you want to help. Please "like" our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/halekulapto and visit our website at www.halekulapto.com
Hale Kula Events in August 2014
Mon. Aug. 18 School Community Council Meeting at 3pm Tues. Aug. 19 Jamba Juice and Book Swap Afterschool behind the cafeteria Wed. Aug. 20 PTO Meeting in P14 at 11am Thurs. Aug. 21 Chaperone Training in P14 at 8am Fri. Aug. 22 PTO School Store in P14 afterschool this Friday and every Friday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School is out all this week at 12:45 for Parent Teacher conferences. Mon. Aug. 25 School starts at 7:55 every day Be in class ready to learn Tues. Aug. 26 Chaperone Training in P14 at 8am Wed. Aug. 27 School is out at 12:45 everyday this week Thurs. Aug. 28 Field Trip for 2 nd and 3 rd Grade to HTY Fri. Aug. 29 Dominos Fundraiser Order from Dominos on post and Hale Kula profits$