Earth Day Promises

We celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd so everyone could remember to take care of and appreciate Mother Earth.  What is your promise to help keep the Earth nice and clean?

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Aloha Parents,

It was a great performance at the Matsuri Program this morning.  The keiki danced so well to the fast paced Ninjari Bang Bang song. Arigato gozaimasu to Tamayo Sensei for her help and patience in teaching the children the dance.

Spirit Week is scheduled for next week Monday through Friday, April 28th - May 2nd. Help your child dress up for a fun week!

• Monday - Magical Monday - Dress like a Disney character
• Tuesday - Twin Day - Dress up with a buddy
• Wednesday - Wishful Wednesday - What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Dress in the past
• Friday - Olympic Field Day Dress - Dress in swim gear and active wear

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, April 30th - Library Books due
• Thursday, May 1st - Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. Your child needs to be in school by 7:40. Students will leave the classroom at 7:50. Attire - HMS P.E. t-shirt, sport shoes, and sunblock rubdown before school. Disposables bags, wrap, and bottles are encouraged for those bringing home lunch. We should return to school by 1:30.
• Friday, May 2nd - Field Day from 8:30-11:40.  Pizza Lunch will follow in the K-1 classroom. Please submit the Parent Consent Form and Pizza lunch payment by Monday, April 28th.
• Friday, May 9th - Swim Showoffs at 10:00. Watch your keiki showoff their swimming skills at the HMS pool.
• Monday, May 19th - Legend of Oz: Dorothy's Return Field Trip. Parent permission forms to be distributed on Monday, April 28th.  Forms and payment are due Monday, May 5th.
• Wednesday, May 21st - Stories at Sunrise Production - The Runaway Rice Cake play performed at 9:00 in Room 31. Continue to help your child practice their parts so they will feel confident. We'll let you know soon what costumes the children will need.

Enjoy the weekend,
Mrs. Lee

Math is Fantastic!

We really enjoy learning and practicing our subtraction through activities!

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Aloha Parents,

Your thoughtfulness and kindness was appreciated by all the students as they received their Easter goodie bags today. They were so tickled and excited to count and open them. Mahalo nui loa!

Families and friends are cordially invited to the K-1 Swim Showoffs on Friday, May 9th from 10:00-10:30 at the HMS pool. Watch your keiki as they dazzle you with their swimming skills. 

Mrs. Cari Lee, the Drama teacher, has been diligently working with the students in preparation for the upcoming K-1 play, The Runaway Rice Cake.  Please review the play at home and help your child memorize his/her part. This would be beneficial since the students have Drama class only once a  week. The date for the performance will be announced soon.

Dates to remember:

• Friday, April 18th - State Holiday, school closed
• Wednesday, April 23rd - Recyclable bag due
• Wednesday, April 23rd - Library books due
• Thursday, April 24th - myON Reader and Book Shares due
• Friday, April 25th - Spring Program in the Social Hall, beginning at 9:00am.  Performance order will be shared soon. Attire - black short or long sleeve t-shirt, long black leggings/pants, black socks with black shoes.
• Thursday, May 1st - Polynesian Cultural Center Learning Trip.  Please be in school by 7:40am. We will leave the classroom at 7:50am.  Attire - HMS gray t-shirt, sport shoes, and sunscreen rubdown before school. Home lunchers - please use disposable containers, bags, and water bottles.
• Friday, May 2nd - Olympic Field Day, show HMS spirit in swim gear and active wear!

May the gladness and warm tidings of Easter fill your heart with love and joy. Happy Easter to a group of wonderful parents!
Mrs. Lee

Kuakini's Open House

Kuakini's Open House was full of surprises.  It was awesome!




Aloha Parents,

Important dates to remember:

• Tuesday, April 15th - Student Council Talent Show from 5-6:30pm in the Social Hall.  Kaiden will participate by playing the piano.
• Wednesday, April 16th - Library books due
• Wednesday, April 16th - Easter Goodie Bags (optional) due
• Thursday, April 17th - Easter Goodie bags distributed
• Friday, April 18th - State Holiday, school closed
• Thursday, April 24th - myON Reader and Book Shares due
• Friday, April 25th - Spring Program beginning at 9:00 in the Social Hall.
• Attire - black t-shirt, black long pants, black socks and shoes.

Smiles,
Mrs. Lee

Jump Rope for Heart

Everyone in the school had lots of exercise for their hearts by jumping rope and going on the obstacle course on our new Greenspace. We wish we could do it more often.

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Aloha Parents,

Our Spring Program will be held on Friday, April 25th, beginning at 8:30.  Remember to arrive early so you'll find a parking space.

Our miniature Ninjas will need to wear black t-shirts, black long pants, and black socks with black shoes. Tamayo Sensei has purchased a mask and orange gloves to complete their outfits.

 

If your child wishes to share Easter goodie bags/treats with the other keiki, please bring them in by Wednesday, April 16th.  They will be distributed on Thursday, April 17th.

 

Red letter dates:

• Friday, April 4th - Jump Rope for Heart envelopes due
• Tuesday, April 8th - Buddha Day - No School
• Wednesday, April 9th - Library Books due
• Thursday, April 10th - Polynesian Cultural Center Consent Form with payment due (PCC Forms to be distributed on Monday, April 7th)
• Friday, April 11th - Kuakini Health System Open House Walking Learning Trip, 9:00-11:30am. Attire - HMS t-shirt and sport shoes
• Thursday, April 24th - myON Reader and Book Shares due

Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Lee


Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.
-Yoda

 



Learning Showcase 2013-2014

Thank you to everyone for coming and letting us show you what we have been learning about Healthy Teeth and A Healthy Me!  It was fun and exciting.  These are some things we learned about it.

Aloha Parents,

The keiki were thrilled having you visit today to share their knowledge of Dental and Food & Nutrition.  They have learned so much in the past two months and I hope these healthy habits will continue throughout their lifetime. Mahalo for dropping by to witness your children shine in what they do best --- learning and growing academically.

Important April dates:

• Monday - Friday, March 24th -28th - Spring Break
• Tuesday, April 1st - Lifetouch photos/payment due
• Wednesday, April 2nd - Library Books due
• Thursday, April 3rd - Buddha Day Service. Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri "flower festival" in Japanese) is commemorated on to celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became enlightened as Sakyamuni Buddha.
• Please dress your child appropriately for this Temple Service. Boys - collared shirt and shorts/pants.  Girls - dress or leggings/pants outfits. 

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Spring Break,

Mrs. Lee



Kualoa Petting Zoo

Today was the perfect warm and sunny day to spend at Kualoa Petting Zoo.  It was a great place because the docents shared alot of information about the animals. The best part was petting and feeding the goat, cow, horse, rabbit, and sheep. We loved it!



 

Aloha Parents,

The students are learning all about addition and subtraction.  Please support them at home by downloading apps on your devices and/or having them work with manipulatives at home.

Please remember:

• Tuesday, March 18th - Kuakini Open House Learning Trip Consent Form due
• Wednesday, March 19th - Library books due
• Thursday, March 20th - myON Reader and Book Shares due
• Friday, March 21st - Healthy Teeth and A Healthy Me Learning Showcase presentations:
• 9:30 - 9:50am  in the K-1 classroom
• 10:00 - 10:20am in the Music Room  with Mrs. Ellis 
• 10:30 - 10:50am in the K-1 classroom
• 11:30am  - Dismissal for all students.  There will not be any Afterschool Care or FG classes.
• No Resources classes are planned. Regular instructional time will be throughout the school day.
• Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th - Spring Recess

Safeway Tour

The Learning Trip walking through Pali Safeway helped us understand what good nutrition is in the foods we eat.

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Aloha Parents,

Swimming with Ms. Whitney and Mr. Kimura was a hit on Monday when the keiki enjoyed their first swim lesson together. To make things easier for the swim classes in the future, boys can come dressed in swim shorts and their rash guards or t-shirts before they arrive at school. Please pack a t-shirt and shorts in their swim bag to change into after swim class. Girls may wear their swimsuits under their school attire. Long hair must be pulled back. Sunblock may be applied before school.

Our Learning Showcase will be an exciting event on Friday, March 21st.  The Kindergarten classes will present  Healthy Teeth and A Healthy Me! This is all about Dental Health and Food & Nutrition. Visit us in K-1 as your child shares their knowledge and answers your questions about these two important topics.

Our showcase will be at: 9:30-9:50 and 10:30-10:50.  Classroom doors will open a little earlier (9:15) for your convenience.  Mrs. Ellis will be showcasing Music Class with the K-1 students in the Music Room  from 10:00-10:20, so you may want to visit them, too.

No Resources classes are planned. But, please note that regular instructional time will be throughout the rest of the day. Early dismissal for all HMS students will be at 11:30.  There will no Afterschool or FG classes.


Reminders:

• Monday, March 10th - Training for  a Superhero Smile Chart due
• Monday, March 10th - No Religious Education class
• Wednesday, March 12th - Library Books due
• Thursday, March 13th - Spring Higan Services in the Temple. It is a memorial service for our ancestors. Higan means 'the other shore'. The purpose of the Higan service is to send merit of the Lotus Sutra and the Odaimoku to the ancestors' spirits on the other shore of enlightenment. We practice the Buddha's teaching in order to cross the river from this shore of illusions to the other shore of enlightenment by holding the Higan service.
• Please dress your child in appropriate attire.  Boys - collared shirts and shorts/pants. Girls - dresses or pants outfits.
• Friday, March 14th - Kualoa Petting Zoo Learning Trip
• Be in school by 7:45am 
• We'll leave schoolside at 8:00 
• Attire - HMS t-shirt and athletic shoes
• Sunblock and insect repellent rubdown before school
• Home lunchers - Use only disposable containers/bags 
• Thursday, March 20th - myON Reader and Book Shares due 
• Friday, March 21st - Learning Showcase. 11:30 dismissal