April 12, 2016 - Wai`alae Elementary Public Charter School

Announcements and Reminders From Wai’alae School
April 12, 2016
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NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW Due to a Teacher Waiver Day, there will be no school
for students tomorrow (Wednesday April 13th.) The Wai’alae School Office WILL be open.
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WAI’ALAE SUMMER PROGRAM DEADLINE IS TOMORROW The deadline to register for our 2016
Summer Program is tomorrow (Wednesday April 13th.) A copy of the registration packet, which
includes course descriptions, was distributed through the classrooms last week. This information is
also posted on our website. See attached flyers for additional information about the Yoga and
Sustainable Arts, the Kindergarten Kamp, and the Global Exploration courses .
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PCNC CLOSED ON APRIL 14TH The Parent-Community Networking Center (room A-3) will closed
THIS THURSDAY (April 14th.) Complimentary coffee and hot water will not be available, but coffee
can be purchased in the Dining Hall during breakfast service.
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FRIENDS OF WAI’ALAE SCHOOL MEETING The April Friends of Wai’alae School meeting is being
held THIS THURSDAY (April 14th.) The deadline to RSVP for dinner and/or childcare has passed,
but adults are welcomed to bring a meal and join the meeting. This month’s featured teacher is Ms.
Sarah Howard, our English Language Learners instructor.
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LEI DAY CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY MAY 6 Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered
to help with preparing for, and with helping on, Lei Day! In addition to manpower, we also need
donations of flowers, ti leaf, and palms, see attached flyer for details . Additionally, a (blue-colored)
flyer with attire and lei needs for each grade level noted was distributed through the classrooms.
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FIRE UP YOUR FEET ! Dear Families, the 2016 Spring Fire Up Your Feet began yesterday and runs
through May 6th. Go to http://hi.fireupyourfeet.org to register and to log in your family’s activities.
Your participation could result in monetary prizes for Wai’alae School. See attached flyer for more
information.
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WAI’ALAE SCHOOL ADULT SUPERVISORS NEEDED Wai`alae School is seeking to fill Adult
Supervisor positions. If interested, contact Mr. Ian Okamoto, Dean of Students, at 733 -4880.
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Coming Up
 April 13: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS due to a Waiver Day
 April 14: Parent-Community Networking Center CLOSED, no complimentary coffee
 April 14: Friends of Wai’alae School Meeting, 5:45pm, Dining Hall
 April 27: Wai’alae School Governing Board Meeting, 6pm -8pm, Maker Space
 May 6: 11th Annual Lei Day Celebration, 10am
The Wai`alae Weekly flyers are posted online each week at: www.waialae.edu
Wai’alae School’s Facebook® and Twitter® accounts: www.facebook.com/waialae
www.twitter.com/waialae
Questions? Contact Mrs. Melanie Sumida, School-Parent-Community Networking Center Coordinator:
 808-733-4880, extension 236  [email protected]  Room A-3
The School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
SEEQS
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday April 16th 12noon to 4pm
Kapiolani Community College
Great Lawn & Cafeteria
Activities, food, entertainment, silent auction, craft fair.
For more information, see attached flyer.
University of Hawaii
Institute for Astronomy
2016 OPEN HOUSE
Sunday April 17th 11am to 4pm
2680 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa
Activities for all ages, displays, demonstrations.
Free admission and parking.
For more information, see attached flyer.
KAPIOLANI
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
SATURDAY
APRIL 16
12 - 4 PM
(GREAT LAWN & CAFETERIA)
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
ALL ARE WELCOME!
ACTIVITIES
SUN YOGA ‘Ohana class (1-2 pm)
It’ll be a day of fun activities, delicious
Bubbles Hawaii show (2-3pm)
Henna Tattoo & Face Painting
Up-cycling Crafts
Tie-dyeing Tees
entertainment for people of all ages!
Music by
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and
support SEEQS public charter school!
food, great music, and other
www.seeqs.org
Men in Grey Suits
Jon Osorio
FOOD
D’lish Catering
Ono Pops
Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi
Tea Girls
Daizu Tei
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Boat Cruises
Dinner for 2 at Vintage Cave
Handmade Jewelry
and more!
CRAFT FAIR
Makua Essentials
EM Hawai’i
The Green House
Alan’s Airbrush Connection
Wai’alae Elementary PCS presents…
KINDERGARTEN KAMP
Grade Level: Students entering Kindergarten at Wai’alae
Elementary PCS
Instructor: Alysha Isono
Dates: June 7 – July 12, 2016
Time: 7:55am – 11:30am
Registration ends: April 13, 2016
Course Description:
This course is designed for children who will begin Kindergarten in the coming
2016-2017 school year. It will focus on school readiness skills, practicing
classroom routines, and building positive relationships with peers. Children will
participate in a variety of hands-on experiences to prepare them for
Kindergarten, build their confidence and expand their love for learning. Children
will participate in a variety of experiences including music/movement, art, oral
language/reading, counting/math, and much more! It is our hope that through
experiences in this course, our youngest children to Wai’alae School will have an
great time transitioning to Kindergarten.
Open to students entering Kindergarten
Classes offered on a first-come first-served basis. Space is limited.
Global Exploration​
Summer Course
Dear Wai’alae parents and students, Aloha, my name is Terrence Tenjoma. I am currently a 4th grade student teacher at Wai’alae Public Charter School, and I will be teaching an exciting and engaging summer course on various cultures from around the world. I am graduating and will be licensed to teach kindergarten through 6th grade by May 14 of this year. Diversity and difference are two things that I am very passionate about, which is why I am very excited to teach about the diversity in foods, lifestyles, arts, languages, and traditions! Each week, students will be exploring a different continent (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia/Pacific Islands, and Europe). Students will also have the opportunity to be a chef, creating a dish relating to one of the cultures that they will have learned in the week. To start off each day, we will be keeping up with current events from around the globe. Throughout the summer, each student will also be putting together their own travel booklet that tells about each place they have visited! Thank you! Terrence Tenjoma If you have any questions, please contact me via cell phone or email. Contact Information: Cell: (808) 429­7273 Email: ​
[email protected] Please Support Wai’alae Elementary’s 5th Grade Secret Field Trip by
purchasing an iDcard for $20!
The iDcard stands out from typical coupons and discount cards; it can be used over and over again, is
valid for a full year from the time of activation (activate by 12/31/16), and is embossed with your own
name. Flexible activation dates make these great gifts all year long!
Even more exciting, the Virtual iDcard allows members to upload their own personal photo so they are not
required to show a photo ID when using their Virtual iDcard.
Enjoy using your iDcard at thousands of locations for meals, shopping, services and entertainment.
Download the free app for a complete list of businesses and discounts near you!
To purchase an iDcard please contact [email protected] by 4/30
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FIRE UP YOUR FEET
Spring 2016 Activity Challenge
(A core program of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.)
Challenge Period: April 11 to May 6, 2016
To Get Started:
1. Parents – go to http://hi.fireupyourfeet.org
2. Click on “REGISTER” if this is the first time you are registering, click on
“LOGIN” if you have registered in a previous challenge period . If you
are registering for the first time, don’t forget to select our school .
Activity Tracking:
1. Parents – once you have registered, you should be able to begin
entering your family’s physical activity during this challenge period .
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“Physical activity” could include walking (including walking to and
from school), running, bicycling, swimming, sports (e.g. soccer
practice, basketball game, etc.), danc ing, and more.
2. Participating schools are eligible for various awards during the challenge
period (April 11th to May 6th), so please continue to log in your family’s
activity until May 6th.
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Since this program began in Spring 2013, Wai`alae has rece ived
over $1,200 in cash awards which are earmarked to support
Wai’alae’s wellness and health goals.
If you have difficulty registering on the Fire Up Your Feet website, please
contact [email protected].
If you have any questions about our school’s participation in this Fire Up Your
Feet program, please contact Melanie Sumida , SPCNC Coordinator, at 733 -4880,
extension 236 or via email: [email protected]
Hawaii
FIRE
UP
YOUR
FEET!
Fire Up Your Feet Rewards
Active Families and Schools!
$6,000 in awards for Hawaii K-8 schools!
Spring Activity Challenge: April 11-May 6
Winning is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Click it! Register today at fireupyourfeet.org.
2. Track it! Track your physical activity using our easy online Activity Tracker.
Bicycling, walking, recess — all activity counts!
3. Earn It! The more participants, the better your school’s chances of winning
awards that can be used for physical activity, wellness and Safe Routes to School
programs!
Register Today!
www.fireupyourfeet.org
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Wai‘alae Public Charter School
Presents…
11th Annual Lei Day Celebration
Malama i ke Kai
* Please join us on Friday, May 6, 2016 10:00a.m. for our 11th
Annual Lei Day Celebration! *
Floral and Palm Donations for Floral Arrangements
Any and all donations will be appreciated. In
particular, however, we are looking for red ginger,
heliconia, bird of paradise, ferns, palm fronds, and
ti leaves (any color) for the floral arrangements.
PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS FOR THE
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT ROOM A-3 ON
THURSDAY MAY 5 between 7:00am and
2:30pm.
Ti Leaves and Plumeria for Dancing Area
We are seeking ti leaves (any color) to line/border the dancing area
and plumeria flowers (any color) to scatter on the dancing area.
Floral and Palm Donations for Backdrop
Additional floral and palm frond donations are needed to decorate
the backdrop area.
PLEASE LEAVE DONATIONS FOR DANCING AREA AND
BACKDROP ON THE HULA MOUND ON FRIDAY MAY 6
between 7:30am and 8:30am.
Thank you for your kokua !
REMINDER: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016
The Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School 2016 Summer School Program will run from
June 7, 2016 to July 12, 2016.
Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 7:55am to 11:30am.
Courses being offered: (eligibility varies)
Circus and Movement (entering Grades 1 to 5)
Global Exploration (entering Grades 2 to 5)
Japanese Beginning and Intermediate Level (entering Grades 1 to 5)
Jump Start! Welcome to your next grade! (entering Grades 1 or 2)
Kindergarten Kamp (entering Kindergarten)
Living the Good Life (entering Grades 4 or 5)
S.T.E.A.M. Lab (entering Grades 1 to 5)
Summer Sports/Movement (entering Grades 3 to 5)
Sustainable Art and Yoga (entering Grades 1 to 5)
Please refer to the Summer Program registration packet for course descriptions. The Summer Program
registration packet was distributed to families last week, and can also be found at www.waialae.edu.
Registration: February 24 to April 13, 2016 at the Wai’alae School Office. (Office Hours on Wednesday April
13th are 7:30am to 4:00pm.)
2016 Lei Day Program
May 6, 2016 10am
“Malama i ke Kai”
Families, please take note of the requested attire and lei (and hair style)
for each grade level for Lei Day.
Keiki Kamali‘i (Kindergarten) - Pupu Hinuhinu
Girls: White Tank Top and Shorts OR Short Leggings (student provides); White Pareo
(school will provide); pareo to be tied on the right side
Boys: White Shirt and Blue OR Black Shorts (student provides)
Lei (all): Shell Lei (school will provide)
Headbands (all): will be made in Art class
Ka Papa ‘Ekahi (1st Grade) - ‘A ‘ama Crab
Girls & Boys: Beachwear - Swimsuits, Surf Shorts, Rash Guards, etc. (student
provides)
Lei: School-provided Lei
Headbands (all): will be made in Art class
Ka Papa ‘Elua (2nd Grade) - ‘Opihi Man
Girls: Blue and/or Green Beachwear (student provides)
Boys: No Shirt or Blue Shirt and Surf/Swim Shorts (student provides)
Lei: Undecided/Pending ‘Opihi Shell Donations
‘Opihi Hat (all): will be made in Art class
2016 Lei Day Program
May 6, 2016 10am
“Malama i ke Kai”
Families, please take note of the requested attire and lei (and hair style)
for each grade level for Lei Day.
Ka Papa ‘Ekolu (3rd Grade) - Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Girls: Swimsuit/Bikini Top OR White Tank Top and Shorts OR Short Leggings (student
provides); Blue Pareo (school will provide); pareo to be tied on the right side
Boys: No Shirt OR Rash Guard OR White Tank Top (undershirt type) and Surf Shorts
(student provides)
Lei: School-provided Lei
Hair (Girls): Slicked back into high ponytail w/ 5 fresh plumeria cluster on right side
Ka Papa ‘Eha (4th Grade) - Ka i ka Hoe / Wa‘a Kaulua
Girls: Brown Tank Top and Shorts OR Short Leggings (student provides); Brown Pareo
(school will provide); pareo to be tied on the right side
Boys: No Shirt OR White Shirt and Khaki OR Brown Shorts (student provides); Sash
(school will provide)
Lei: Stripped Ti Leaf Lei (will need parent kokua with donations and prep)
Ka Papa ‘Elima (5th Grade) - He ‘eia
Girls: Green Tank Top (student provides); Blue Pa’u Skirt (school will provide)
Boys: No Shirt OR Blue Shirt and Black Shorts (student provides); Blue Sash (school
will provide)
Lei: Ti Leaf Lei (will need parent kokua with donations and making)