Sew a Lei for Memorial Day

Neighbor Island Schools - Information on the Preparation and Collection of Lei

1. All lei should be made of fresh flowers or ti leaves and measure 20-24 inches before tying. All lei must be tied. Schools may
accept donations of lei from parents and the community. Floral spray, such as ti leaf and anthurium bouquets, are welcome, but will
not be counted in the incentive contest.*
2. To avoid smashing and spoiling lei during transit, please do not use plastic or paper bags. Lei must be packed in boxes with
closeable tops.
3. Clearly mark the top of each box with your school’s name and number of lei packed in the box.*
4. NEIGHBOR ISLAND SCHOOLS must have their lei ready for pick up by 8:30 - 9:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
The Office of Veterans’ Services, Department of Defense, on each neighbor island is coordinating pick-up times and locations. For
specific pick-up times, participating schools should call:
Hawaii - Joe Flores, 933-0315, fax 933-0317
Maui / Molokai / Lanai - Tamicko Jackson, 873-3145, fax 873-3147
Kauai - Tony Elliott, 241-3348, fax 241-3818
5. Each participating school must call in the total number of lei collected to their CAS / District Office on Wednesday, May 25,
2011.*
6. Complex Area Superintendents will report the lei count of their schools to the Communications Office at 586-3232 (Oahu) by
Wednesday, June 1, 2011.*
7. For additional information, call the DOE’s project coordinator, Sandy Goya, at 586-3232 (Oahu).

Locations and Contacts for Oahu Lei Collection Sites

Illustrated by Kaela FeBenito
Site Contact Phone FAX Grade K,
Holomua Elementary School,
Honolulu District 1st Place, Grades K-4,
Kalihi-Uka Elementary Laura Ahn 832-3310 832-3313 Sew a Lei Poster Contest
Koko Head Elementary Celise Nakakura 397-5811 397-5816
Site Contact Phone FAX
Puuhale Elementary Jana Gaison-Terukina 832-3190 832-3195
Roosevelt High Kari Chung 587-4621 587-4637
Windward District
Royal Elementary Susan Yamane 587-4510 587-4518
Aikahi Elementary Tammy Heupel 254-7947x259 254-7962
Wilson Elementary Leann Teramae 733-4740 733-4746
Kaaawa Elementary Michelle Pouvave 292-9465 237-7755
Maunawili Elementary Nani Burgess 381-4238 266-7834
Central District
Parker Elementary Wilma Sparacio 233-5686 233-5689
Haleiwa Elementary Cyndy Sumbad 637-8237 637-8240
Mililani-waena Elementary Geri Yabes 627-7300x270 627-7455
Moanalua High Geri Mehrtens 837-8455x1201 831-7919 *INCENTIVE AWARDS
Pearl Harbor Elementary James Sunday 421-4125 421-4128
Waialua High & Inter. Gwen Lavarias 637-8200 637-8209 Reporting of lei counts must be complete and accurate in order to compete
Prizes for greatest total and per capita categories:
fairly for the incentive awards (floral spray may not be included in the count).
1st - $800 Gift Card
Leeward District A school that qualifies in both categories will receive the greater prize only.
2nd - $600 Gift Card
Ewa Elementary Stanley Tamashiro 681-8202 681-8206
3rd - $400 Gift Card
Leihoku Elementary Vicky Maderia 697-7100 697-7142 Prizes will be awarded in three categories:
Nanakuli Elementary Leora Loughmiller 668-1280 668-5817 1. Schools making the greatest total number of lei.
Prizes for random drawing:
Pearl City Highlands Debbie Miyasato 453-6470 453-6472 2. Schools making the greatest number of lei per capita (based on official
1. $400 Gift Card
Waipahu Elementary Rochelle Kalili 675-0150x305 675-0121 Fall 2010 enrollment).
2. $300 Gift Card
3. Schools that make a minimum of 100 lei will be entered in a drawing to
3. $200 Gift Card
receive one of three prizes.