My Hope for Next Year

We are so excited that summer will be starting, but also think about what we want to learn next year.                                                                                                                                                                    

Aloha Parents,

Everyone is excited about Thursday! Hope to see you at:

• 9:50 - 10:15 - 'Our Last Day in K-1' Presentation in our classroom
• 10:30-11:30 - Stories at Sunrise skits in the Dojo 

Smiles,

Mrs. Lee

You're Invited and Our Memories

        

This free invite customized with Smilebox We've had many memories about our time in K-1. We are nearing the end of this school year and will soon be ready for a new one. We wanted to share one fond memory of this school year.                                                      Another digital collage by Smilebox Aloha Parents, Dates to Remember: Friday, May 15th - Polynesian Cultural Center Learning Trip, 8:15 - 1:30 7:50  - Please be in school by this time 8:00  - Walking to the Temple Attire - HMS t-shirt, shorts, socks, and shoes Sunblock rubdown Tuesday, May 19th - Library Books due Friday, May 22nd - MyON and IXL (Categories M. [Time] and R. [Money]) due. May Book Shares are optional. Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day, no school Tuesday, May 26th - Kroc Center Hawaii Fun Day 8:30-1:30 8:15 - Please be in school by this time Wear - Slippers and swim gear to school under clothes Pack - Water bottle, towel, change of clothes, etc. in a swim bag.  Kindly label all items. Tuesday, May 26th - RSVP to 'Our Last Day in K-1' Presentation  Thursday, May 28th - 9:50 - 10:15 - 'Our Last Day in K-1' Presentation 10:30 - 11:00 -  'Stories at Sunrise' skits in the Dojo 11:30 - Dismissal Malama pono, Mrs. Lee

Kindergarten Memories

Kindergarten was the best year yet. We loved school because it was cool and we learned so much. We made many new friends. Hope to see everyone next year!

This slideshow personalized with Smilebox Aloha Parents, This is a close to our Kindergarten school year.  We don't think of it as an end but rather a beginning to your child's lifetime of discovery and learning. It was nice partnering with you to support your child's development during this crucial time for them as students. A special mahalo from all the children for the generous goodie bags.  They were a nice surprise and I could see their faces light up with excitement. All the best, Mrs. Lee 

Next Year I Hope...

We shared what we liked the most in Kindergarten.  But next year, we'll be a little taller and more adventurous. So we wanted to tell you what we hope for in the coming school year.

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Aloha kakou,

Excitement is in the air for several reasons.  One of them is our anticipation of the upcoming play, The Runaway Rice Cake.  Practice is held daily and it has been fun!  They are hilarious, to say the least.  Mahalo to the parents of Greydan, Brody, Drew, Emma, Jace, and Ella who worked hard to create the fabulous and realistic looking delicacies: noodles, buns, oranges, gau, dumplings, and fish! Your time and effort in making the faux yummies are truly appreciated!

Another reason for all the excitement is the keiki preparing for the end of the school year.  Expect to see blankets, mats,  extra clothes, etc, in your child's bag as many items will be sent home.  Blankets will not be needed any longer.....which means no nap!

Please remember:

• Monday, May 19th - No P.E.
• Monday, May 19th - Legend of Oz: Dorothy Returns movie at Ward Theater. Attire - HMS grey t-shirt and shoes. Clamshell lunch will be eaten upon our return.
• Monday, May 19th - If your child wishes to share goodie bags with his/her classmates, please bring them in by this date.  It will be distributed on Tuesday.
• Tuesday, May 20th - Kindergarten Luncheon consisting of Chili Hot Dog, fruits, and a drink
• Wednesday, May 21st -
• 9:00-9:20  - The Runaway Rice Cake play in Room 31.  All actors should come to school dressed in their 'costumes'.
• 9:20-10:15 - End of the Year program in our K-1 classroom
• 10:15-10:25 - Change to swimwear
• 10:30-11:00 - Free swim for students in the HMS pool
• 11:00 - Shower and change
• 11:30 - Dismissal

Malama pono,
Mrs. Lee

The Best Thing about Kindergarten

Sharing is one thing we love to do.  So....we'd like to share the best thing about our Kindergarten year with our families and friends!



Aloha Parents,

Wednesday, May 21st is the last day of school.  You are invited to:

• 9:00 - Stories at Sunrise Production - The Runaway Rice Cake in Room 31
• 9:30 - K-1 End of the year program in our classroom
• 10:30 - Free Swim for the keiki in the HMS pool
• 11:30 - Dismissal

Hope you will be able to attend these exciting events!

Dates to remember:

• Friday, May 9th - Swim Showoffs at the HMS pool from 10-10:30
• Wednesday, May 14th - All Library Books due
• Thursday, May 15th - Gotan-e Service in the Temple. We celebrate the birth of Shinran Shonin (1173-1262), the founder of Shin Buddhism. Please dress your child appropriately for this Temple service.
• Monday, May 19th - Legend of Oz - Dorothy Returns movie at Ward Theaters.  Lunch will be clamshelled and eaten upon our return. Attire - HMS t-shirt and shoes
• Tuesday, May 20th - Kindergarten Luncheon provided for all students (at no charge)
• Wednesday, May 21st - Year ending events

Happy Mother's Day!
Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
Best,
Mrs. Lee

Final Thoughts

Dear  K-1 Ohana,

It was wonderful to receive the K-1 Memory Book with each page filled with photos, notes, and love from your keiki.  It will be treasured forever! Arigato gozaimasu!

I give you back your children, the same children you confidently entrusted to my care last summer. I give them back pounds heavier, inches taller, months wiser, more responsible, and more mature than they were then.

Although they would have attained their growth in spite of me, it has been my pleasure and privilege to watch their personalities unfold day by day.

I give them back  reluctantly, for having spent nine months together in the narrow confines of a crowded classroom, we have grown close, have become a part of each other, and we shall always retain a little of each other.

Ten years from now if we met on the street, your children and me, a light will shine to our eyes, a smile to our faces, and we shall feel the bond of understanding once more, this bond we feel today.

We have lived, loved, laughed, played, studied, learned, and enriched our lives together this year. I wish it could go on indefinitely, but give them back I must. Take care of them, for they are precious.

Remember that I shall always be interested in your children and their destinies, wherever they go, whatever they do, whoever they become. Their joys and sorrows I’ll always be happy to share.

 
Aloha and Mahalo,

Mrs. Lee

 

Kindergarten Memories

Memories are meant to be shared.  Listen as we explain what we liked best in Kindergarten.

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Aloha K-1 Ohana,

Here we are at the last week of school  It seems as if school just began!  But I'm happy that the children have come this far and we're all proud of them.

I've added a few important tidbits as we wind down the school year:

• Monday, May 20th - Please be sure all Library books are turned in.
• Monday, May 20th - Kindly return the blue recyclable bags as the keiki will need them to carry more items home.
• Tuesday, May 21st - Last Kindergarten Lunch! Pizza, drink, and cookies, provided with my compliments. 
• Tuesday, May 21st - Goodie bags due
• Wednesday, May 22nd - 'Stories at Sunrise' Kindergarten grade level plays in the Dojo, 10:00-10:30am. Short program in K-1 to follow. If you wish to take your child home, you may sign them out at the office.  Otherwise dismissal is at 11:30am. Report Cards will be mailed home.

The Kona Ice Truck will be coming to campus starting at 10:00. The Preschool keiki will be having a fun activity eating the cool stuff  from 10:00-11:15am and after that everyone else is welcome to buy shave ice. The cost is $3.00 and the truck will stay for a little while after school is dismissed (the owner of the Kona Ice Truck is aware that it is our last day of school and will be ending at 11:30am).

A hui hou,
Mrs. Lee