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Aloha kakou,

Just a reminder regarding the Snack Card policy for Kindergarten students effective Tuesday, November 12th.  Items selected (one drink and/or one food item per child) from the Cafe will be charged on the $20 Snack Card. You may purchase the Snack Card at the Office and the cards will be kept at the Cafe.

Please remember:

• Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day, No school
• Wednesday, November 13th -  Library books due
• Friday, November 15th - Parent Teacher Conferences in K-1.  Your child is invited to attend.
• Friday, November 22nd - November myON Reader and Book Share assignments due

Have  a nice Veterans Day weekend,
Mrs. Lee

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. -John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Halloween Fun 2013

What do you like about Halloween?  Most of us admitted we like the candy the best, but dressing up and seeing people get scared are other reasons why we like Halloween!

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Aloha Parents,

Everyone was in the Halloween spirit on Thursday and had loads of fun!  The parade was the best ever and the Pizza Hut lunch was a hit too.  Mahalo for those who shared goodie bags with their peers! There was enough goodies/treats for them to last a long, long time.

The Kindergarten classes will celebrate the 100th day of school (January 17th) which is literally the 100th day of the school year. From the very first day of school, they began keeping track of the number of days they've been in school in anticipation of the 100th day. More importantly, it is a wonderful way for the keiki to celebrate the various mathematical concepts that they have learned using the number 100.

It has been a tradition for the students, with their parents, to work together and create something that will be shared on our 100th day of school! So........the 100th Day project is...... a 100th Day T-Shirt to be worn on our 100th day of school! Brainstorm with your child so s/he can pick 100 objects to decorate a t-shirt with. Objects that could be used include ribbons, sequins, buttons, etc.  They can be glued, drawn, tied, painted, or sewn on. For added educational value, encourage your keiki to practice counting by 5's and 10's while laying out 100 objects; this will help boost their counting skills.

Please note the following dates:

• Wednesday, November 6th - Library books due
• Wednesday, November 6th - Recycle bags due
• Thursday, November 7th - School Preview Performance of Little Mermaid Jr.,1:00pm
• Friday, November 8th - Kuakini Pulama Mau consent form due
• Friday, November 22nd - myON Reading assignments (minimum of 5 books) and Book Share due

A hui hou,
Mrs. Lee

Big Monsters!

Halloween is on the way so we listened to many different and funny monster stories.   We collected data such as the monster story we liked the best, our age, favorite color, and created not quite so scary monsters!

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Aloha Parents,

Book Sharing was a wonderful experience this month.  Your child's point of view was offered with a visual aid.  This was an opportunity for everyone to practice their speaking in front of the class, as well as developing other skills. Their presentation involved making eye contact with  the audience and preparing how to show something in a way that was understandable and enjoyable to their peers. It was exciting for everyone.

This Book Share activity will continue through most of the school year. Incentive Pizza Hut coupons will also be distributed as a 'carrot'. I'm sure you are having as much fun coaching your child at home as s/he is presenting it to the class! You are all fabulous speech coaches!

Dates to Remember:

• Friday, October 25th - Fire Safety Guides, Recycle Bags, Book Shares for October due
• Monday, October 28th - Return of the Menehune consent forms and payment due
• Tuesday, October 29th - Return of the Menehune performance, Social Hall beginning at 1:00pm
• Wednesday, October 30th - Library books due
• Wednesday, October 30th - If you plan to share Halloween Goodie bags, please bring them in by this date
• Thursday, October 31st - Halloween Parade (Social Hall) and Luncheon
• Kindergarten start time is 8:40
• Come to school dressed in costumes
• Change of clothes needed.  You are welcome to assist them in changing and taking the costumes home.
• Kindergarten Grade Level Pizza Lunch
•  Friday, November 1st - Flu shots

Have a fun and safe weekend,
Mrs. Lee

Aloun Farms

Aloun Farms was alot of fun to visit and find super big and orange pumpkins. Now our moms and dads will love to help us carve them just in time for Halloween!



Aloha Parents,

Mahalo to the brave, strong, and helpful chaperones, Mrs. Lessary, Mrs. Takara, Mr. Keanu, and Mr. Hasegawa for your time spent with us at Aloun Farms and Kapolei Regional Park.  It was greatly appreciated.

Those massive pumpkins were sent home in your keiki's recycle bags.  Could you kindly have your child bring in another recycle bag by Friday, October 25th?

If your child wishes to share Halloween treats with his/her peers, please have them brought in by Wednesday, October 30th.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, October 23rd - Library books due
• Friday, October 25th - Fire Fighter Safety Guides due
• Friday, October 25th - Book Shares and myON monthly reading assignment due
• Friday, October 25th - Recycle bags should brought in for Halloween
• Monday, October 28th - Payment for The Return of the Menehune play due

Have a safe weekend,
Mrs. Lee

Apples, Apples

Our Presentation of Learning was the best ever because our moms, dads, and relatives were in K-1 to listen as we told them all about apples.


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Aloha kakou Parents,

Mahalo for attending our Presentation of Learning this morning. The students were so excited that you helped them slice the apple, listen to their explanation of the parts of the apple, and its growth throughout the seasons. Not only was it a valuable learning experience but they had lots of fun.

Please remember we are a peanut free school.  Per the administration, it is also preferred that other nuts - almonds, walnuts, nut spreads, etc. be eaten at home or off campus.  Mahalo.

If you have any of the following, it would be greatly appreciated. I'd need about 16 of each item.

• Metal cans, Campbell Soup size, 10 3/4 oz. size  (For a Christmas project)
• Yogurt cups (To hold students' crayons in their tool box)

Please remember:

• Wednesday, October 16th - Aloun Farms Learning Trip 
•  HMS t-shirt with shorts or pants and covered shoes
• Sunscreen rubdown
• Labeled disposable water bottle
• Students with home lunch - Use disposable containers/bags
• Thursday and Friday, October 17th-18th - Teacher Inservice, no school
• Wednesday, October 23rd - Library books due
• Friday, October 25th - Book Shares due. Please advise when your child is ready to present their book.
• Friday, October 25th - Fire Safety Guides due
• Thursday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Pizza Luncheon
• Social Hall, 8:30-9:00am
• More information to follow

"Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire." —William Butler Yeats

Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Lee

Grandparents' Day

We hope our Grandparents and family members who joined us at our Grandparents' Day Program enjoyed our singing, hugs, and kisses!  Arigato gozaimasu to Tamayo Sensei who planned this event!

Make your own free digital slideshow     Dear Parents,   October is National Fire Safety Month.  Each student received  a Fire Fighter's Safety Guide (FFSG)so you can review the fire safety concepts with them. Students who return the signed pledge sheets (on the last page of the FFSG ) by October 25th will be awarded with a coupon sheet good for a complimentary McDonald's Happy Meal, Slurpee, Pizza Hut breadsticks, and much more.   A collection of free writes written and illustrated by your little authors has been sent home. This type of writing helps them to explore their thoughts and share ideas with others.  It also encourages them to learn, think, share an opinion, dream, and connect their knowledge with new information.  Students progress from journal writing as they get over their fear of writing and build more confidence, especially if they read often.  Have a dialogue about the writing pieces with your keiki as they trust you to read their thoughts.   Please remember: Tuesday, October 8th - Scholastic Book Orders due Wednesday, October 9th - Presentation of Learning RSVP due Friday, October 11th - Presentation of Learning - 'Apples, Apples', 8:30-9:30 in K-1 classroom.  Please bring a small knife (not plastic) strong enough to cut an apple. Wednesday, October 16th - Aloun Pumpkin Patch Field Trip.  Attire - HMS t-shirt, shorts or long pants, disposable water bottle (with name), and sunblock rub down. Thursday and Friday, October 17th-18th - Teacher Inservice ~no school   A hui hou, Mrs. Lee   

Celebrate Our Presentation of Learning

Moms and Dads,
Hope you'll be able to share time with us at our first Presentation of Learning because we want to tell you all about apples!

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Aloha kakou Parents,

Arigato gozaimasu for your donations to our Give Aloha PTO Fundraising Project! It is greatly appreciated!

Mahalo for the pictures emailed this past week. I can't believe the variety of photos received! They are all incredibly fun to view and priceless. The children are customizing the color of their page and adding their thoughts as we prepare our first digital classbook!

Reading with your child can be one of your best parenting experiences.  It will create a lifetime of memories if you make reading aloud a daily habit.  Literature will open countless doors for your child too.  Research has shown that it:

1. Boosts their imagination
2. Contributes background knowledge in other subject areas
3. Increases their vocabulary and grammar, and has the potential to improve writing skills
4. Stimulates creativity

I want your child to keep turning pages all year long so our class has been enrolled in the Book It! 'read your heart out' Program, sponsered by Pizza Hut.  This program has been motivating children to read for many years.  It runs from October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014.

Through Book It!, your child has the opportunity to earn a Reading Award Certificate by meeting a monthly reading goal. The Reading Award Certificate can be redeemed at Pizza Hut for a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza to celebrate the reading accomplishment.  On the first visit, they will also receive an official Book It! Passport to Reading and sticker to track their reading progress.  On subsequent visits, they will get another free Personal Pan Pizza and sticker to add to their passport.

The monthly reading goal to receive this Pizza Hut Certificate is simple.  Students will be required to make one oral book share per month to their peers. Modeling will be done in class so they can observe some strategies such as maintaining eye contact, good posture, and projecting their voice.  For some students, sharing a book is not an easy mission. However, if their presentation is practiced at home, they will feel more at ease. This will be an exciting and useful experience for everyone as it is a fun way to build confidence and allows them to express their own opinions.

Oral book shares should include:

1. Bring the book to show everyone
2. Read the title and the name of the author and illustrator
3. Explain one part they liked about the book through an illustration

Please contact me via email or  note at least one day before your child plans to share his/her book with the class. Reading Award Certificates will be issued by the last day of the month. Mahalo!

Dates to remember: 

• Wednesday, October 2nd - All Library books due
• Wednesday, October 2nd - Grandparents' Day Program in the Temple Annex, 10:00-10:30am. Please have your child wear casual party attire.
• Wednesday, October 9th - Presentation of Learning RSVP due
• Friday, October 11th - Presentation of Learning 'Apples, Apples' in the K-1 Classroom from 8:30-9:30am.  Please remember to bring a knife as you will be cutting an apple for your child.  (Apples will be provided.)
• Friday, October 25th - October Book Shares to be completed

Warmest Aloha,
Mrs. Lee