We've Got the Spirit!

Our Field Day at Ala Moana was the best!!! We can't decide which was our favorite: the Bounce Houses, blowing bubbles, the school relay, the Backyard Cleanup game, or eating shave ice.  The most important thing was having fun in the sun with our friends and families!

We've Got the Spirit - slideshows

Aloha Parents,

It has been a busy HMS Spirit Week for everyone! Your keiki really got into the swing of things!!!

Thank you for coming to our Field Day and a special arigato to the parents who donated their time and equipment to help make this event a success!

Mahalo for the generous donations collected by the Seventh Grade Paramita Promoters for the Honolulu Zoo. It will be greatly appreciated. These items will be taken to the Zoo on Wednesday when we go there on our learning trip.

A few things to remember for the coming weeks:

• Monday, May 6th - Library books due
• Tuesday, May 7th - PTO meeting, 5:30pm in the Social Hall
• Wednesday, May 8th - Honolulu Zoo learning trip, 8:30-11:30am. Lunch will be eaten when we return to school. Please wear 'K' t-shirt and sport shoes. A reminder will be sent home on Tuesday.
• Friday, May 10th - Parent Showoffs at the Pool, 12:00-12:30pm
• Friday, May 17th - May Book Share due
• Friday, May 17th - myON Reader assignment due
• Wednesday, May 22nd - 'Stories at Sunrise' Kindergarten performances in the Dojo, 10-11:15am.

Have a fun weekend,
Mrs. Lee

Earth Day Every Day

We had the most fun learning and sharing how to save our Earth for everyone else!
Earth Day is Every Day!!

Personalize a digital collage Aloha kakou Parents,   Thanks to everyone for making the Spring Program and Learning Showcase  a fantastic and fun day for the children.  The keiki were real troopers in adjusting to a different schedule to suit the events of the day. I am sure you are proud of your child for a wonderful performance and especially the Learning Showcase.   The Student Council presents HMS Spirit Week from April 29th - May 3rd. Listed below are the daily activities: Monday - The Future's so Bright I Gotta Wear Shades! Find your super-fly shades and wear them with your flashiest brightest clothes, shoes, and accessories! Tuesday - Sports Fanatics - Sport your uniform or a jersey and cap of you favorite team! Wednesday - Mustache May Day is Lei Day - Dance your way to class with lovely hula hands in Aloha attire and flash a stylish 'stache! Thursday - Throwback Thursday - Deck yourself in your best from the 70's, 80's, and 90's! Friday - Dolphin Pride - Rock an HMS shirt or your class shirt at Field Day! Represent! Reminders for this upcoming week: Monday through Thursday, April 29th-May 2nd - Donations for the Honolulu Zoo accepted Tuesday, April 30th - myON Reader assignment due Wednesday, May 1st -Swim class (rescheduled from April 26th) Friday, May 3rd - No Swim class Friday, May 3rd - Field Day at Ala Moana Beach Park from 8am-1pm. Be in school by 7:45am.  The bus will leave school at 8:00am. The large grassy area, Sites 11 and 12,  Ewa of the concession and changing rooms/restrooms across from Magic Island has been reserved for HMS.  Please wear the special 'K' t-shirts and sport shoes.  All students are responsible for their own home lunch (in disposable bags and containers, please), drink, and water bottle.  You may bring it for them if you plan to have some fun with us on Friday. Look for the K-1 ohana under one of the shady trees.You are welcome to bring a lawn chair as well as lunch. All are invited to join HMS. See everyone on Friday for some fun in the sun, Mrs. Lee   

Field Day at Ala Moana Beach Park

It was such a fantastic Field Day at Ala Moana Beach Park.  We enjoyed every minute of it! We hope to see you again next year.
 

Spring is Here!

The HMS Fair held in March was a success. Arigato for all your hard work and time spent manning the 'Leaping Lily Pad Ping Pong Toss' game.  The proceeds will be used for classroom expenses.

The Mathletics trial period ends on Monday, April 11th. All the children have raved about this web-based learning program. Seeing their scores as well as their classmates scores  had given them the incentive and determination to put forth more effort and complete the activities online.

I understand many families find it easier to eat out frequently, rather than cooking.  Therefore, it may have been a challenge to find   recipes for our May project. But, mahalo for generously contributing those ono appetizer, main dish, and dessert recipes.

Despite the threat of heavy showers, the Field Day turned out to be a huge success. The children couldn't get enough of the shave ice, bouncers,  and relay games.  But the best game was against the parents in 'Picking up the Litter'. The two games were really close with the two teams, parents  and  the Kindergarteners winning one game apiece.

Reminders:
Monday, April 11 - Pictures/ pictures with payment/full payment is due
Monday, April 11 - Script for 'Caps for Sale' need to be returned. Practice the lines with your child.