94-1170 Waipahu St., Waipahu, HI 96797 808.675.0202 (phone) 808.675.0216 (fax)

August Ahrens Elementary School

Message from Administration

Aloha Parents and Guardians,

Quarter 4 is already upon us! It is the time of year we begin to close out our school

year and we prepare for SY 2017-2018. This quarter, Grades 3-6 will be taking the

Smarter Balanced Assessment. We are anticipating great results in both ELA and

Math. In this newsletter are some ways to help children prepare and set goals for the tests.

Fourth quarter also includes many activities such as Kindergarten Program, JPO

Competition, Grade 4 PCC Overnighter, Grade 5 Camp, and May Fest/Family Fun

Day.

Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you at these festivities!

April 14 Good Friday (No School)

Noted:

Holidays / Non-School Days

Principal - Hanh Nguyen Vice Principals - Zachary Sheets, Maribeth Thompson, Denise Canon (TA)

Parent Newsletter - April 2017

Upcoming Events / Bell Schedule

April 10-13: 5th Grade - Camp Erdman

April 12: Report Cards Go Home (Except Grade 5)

April 13: Kindergarten - F/T Zoo

April 13: STEAM Night in Main Café 5:30 pm — 7:30 pm

April 20-21: 4th Grade - PCC and BYU College Overnighter

April 25: Gr 3 - F/T UH West Oahu (M101, 102, 201, 203)

April 27: Gr 5 - FT Judiciary Center/State Capitol

May 1—5: SBA Testing Grades 3-5

May 2: Kindergarten - F/T Waipahu Public LIbrary (I-10/11)

May 8-12: SBA Testing Grade 6

May 8 - 22: Book Fair - Library

May 11: Gr 2 - Waterplay End of Year celebration

May 12: Intramural Competition - Track Meet

May 17: Bell Schedule Change (School Ends at 2:00 pm)

May 18: Gr 4 - Glo Putt Windward Mall

May 19: Parent-Community Day/May Fest (830am-1230pm)

Bell Schedule Change (School Ends at 1:00 pm)

May 25: 6th Grade Promotion (8:00-9:30 am)

May 26: Last Day for Students

May 29: Memorial Day

May Fest Flower Donations

We will be accepting flowers and plants to decorate the

May Fest stage. We are asking for hibiscus, plumeria, red gin-

ger, heleconia, ti leaves, palm fan, monstera, etc. Collection

dates and times are below. Mahalo for your continued support

and generosity!

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Times: 7:20 - 7:40am and/or 1:05 - 1:20pm

Places: Front office curbside and Tucker Field Drive Way

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017

Times: 7:20 - 7:40am and/or 2:05 - 2:20pm

Places: Front office curbside and Tucker Field Drive Way

For more information please visit: www.AugustAhrens.org

These students received a Certificate of Achievement for having a 75% or higher

average on the Achieve 3000 Teen/Kid Biz articles they completed.

Congratulations to all of you for being Quality Producers!

A-3

Brayden Cuaresma

Danica Reigne Ilaga

Alexsie Kirsten Mabuti

Adrian Maglay

Mariah Ramo

Sean Michael Valencia

A-4

Kaelum Abaro

A-8

Scott Eugenio

Mariah Pricella Quibol

P17

Harold Jay Cacal

Gabriel Lorence Ildefonso

Andrew Pascua

Alyssa Francesca Salcedo

B1

Janelle Baptista

Malourie Cabigon

Carl Paolo Calpito

Kainoa Dannis

Kaye Angelica Fernandez

Kristen Cheyenne Galapon

Cassandra Joey Garlitos

Lorheynce Guillermo

David Jon Ibarra

Sarah Magdato

Hazel Grace Paguirigan

Dominique Ragmat

Reid Jiro Salano

Jared Saifer Toledo

B2

Kyle Isaac Adrias

Haleina Beltran

Yazmeen Calderon

B3

Samantha Fiona Agonias

Genevieve Apple Cortez

Rae Jilliane Diego

Chelsea Fermin

Sarah Mae Macadangdang

Jefferson Matro

Gezral Adonis Retotal

Rachel Ross

Joleen Heily Sernadilla

Flora Thompson

Charles Paul Villanueva

Antonio Miguel Vite

Ethan Georg Yanes

B4

Ross Angel Bagaoisan

Leonard John Gamiao

Angelica Santos

B6

Tiara Baruela

Jozef Howie Buenafe

Keyshiah Cole Calibuyot

Edelyn Mae Manalang

Andrea Amber Pablico

Jiovanni Ramos

B7

Janelle Acosta

Ethan Ken Agustin

Logan Duldulao

Marcky Failma

Erika Alburo

Jose Carlos Apuya

Robert Batad

Faith Sayure Boctot

Gabriel Dela Cruz

Alaysia Jayne Dimaya-Gabriel

Kathleen Criselle Felina

Mikayla Britney Gusman

Zaylee Longboy

Sabrinahazel Marata

Hazelle Anne Mendoza

Maxine Nicolas

Joshua Sonson

P1

Kasey Isaiah Johnson

P2

Princess Angeline Acuna

Aerieanne Lia Coloma

Carl James Dumbrique

Ruby Anne Natividad

Willie Toribio

P6

Angelica Marie Balinbin

Jordyn Doctolero

Taj Porec

P7

Meilin Baldonado

Bryson Wayne Tamura

M103

Mykson Millare

Bryce Bensen Regalario

Congratulations to the following

teachers for supporting their class in

obtaining above average Lexile

Growth score for Achieve3000!

Grade 5

Shelea Boyd

Katherine Castro-Remata

Tyrone Infiesto

Walter Madamba

Marissa Noury

Judelyn Ragmat

Scott Sugiyama

Grade 3

Kimberly Mahiai

Lori Ann Muraoka

Lisa Yamaguchi

Grade 6

Jonathan Hirota

Leonida Saoit

Glenn Umetsu

Grade 4

Joan Oshiro

August Ahrens Elementary School in Waipahu

was recognized with the National College For

Every Student (CFES) "School of Distinction"

Award. This is the fourth year the school has won

this award. CFES honored 33 schools throughout

the United States and Ireland.

This award recognizes schools that have

exemplary programs incorporating the three CFES

core practices: Mentoring, Leadership Through

Service, and Pathways to College & Career.

These schools provide intensive exposure to these

three practices and promote a culture of college

and career readiness.

For more information on the nonprofit or the award

visit http://www.collegefes.org/

Pictured: Ms. Sugue's class with the School of

Distinction banner. Photo by: Ms. Sugue

C.F.E.S. School of Distinction Award

You Can Help!

We are in search of:

10 Empty, recycled water bottles in 3-gallon sizes only.

Wooden dowels or pvc pipes, about 1 1/4 inch

diameter, and 5’ tall.

1-2 yards each of satin fabric in red, yellow, purple,

pink, green, orange, white and/or gray.

You may bring items to Ms. Lani in the library by May 1st.

Mahalo for your help!

We Can Help!

We have rubber slippers for students

who are in need of footwear. Sizes and

quantities are limited. Please see

Ms. Lani in the library if you need a pair.

Aloha!

JPOs of The Month: March

We would like to congratulate JPOs of the month for March 2017

Rocky Baldovi and Nanasi Pekipaki.

The selection process is based on their studies in the classroom, their

service to the school and community, with the understanding of the

many school projects, which may take precedence over their normal

attendance drill, such as JPO duties.

As we get closer to our JPO competition we are asking all teachers

involved with our JPO'S to continue to encourage our JPOs.

Aspire to be productive and helpful. Adapt to changing conditions.

Excel in competition and Serve our school and community.

Go Keiki Marauders!! -Mahalo, Uncle Byron and JPO advisors

Eat a well-balanced meal.

Get your stuff ready for the

morning.

Lay out your clothes.

Review with a buddy.

Visualize positive outcome.

Make a morning pre-test

plan.

Set Alarm.

Exercise/stretching before sleeping.

Get a good night’s sleep.

Reward yourself.

Students

Tips the night before SBA testing

Talk to your child about the test.

ENCOURAGE your child to study.

Make sure your child attends school

regularly.

Provide a quiet, comfortable place to study.

Help your child avoid test anxiety.

Plan ahead.

Don’t “cram” the night before.

When you get the test, read directions

clearly.

If you don’t know the answer, skip it and go on. Return to it

and try again.

How to help your child

Parents

Make better food! -J.F., B-8

What would you like your parents to

do to help you be more prepared for

the SBA?

Encourage me! -T.C., B-8

Bring me to school on time. -M.G., B-5

Are you ready for the SBA?

I’m not ready because I feel like I need to learn more. We

still have a lot of lessons to learn.—GI., P-17

I’m not ready for the math section. I think with a little more

practice and work I will be ready for the SBA. –K.C., P-17

I’m not ready to take the SBA test, I still need to under-

stand the lessons and I need to ask for help. –S.J., A2

No, I’m not ready because I feel like I need more practice

and I feel that there are more things I need to know. - E.M.,

A2

I would like my parents to encourage me to read

and practice lessons on IXL and i-Ready to help me

do well.—A.S. P-17

I want my parents to encourage me to study more

everyday until SBA. The day before the SBA test I

want them to give me advice and tell me to do well.

—R.M., A-4

Give me practice problems that will help me get better. -A.D.G. B-7

Remind me to go to sleep early. -M.N. B-7

Eat breakfast everyday. -T.F., M101

Help me with math problems. –A.B., M101

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STEAM Night

STEAM Night

Kindergarten hosted a successful Career Day on April 7, 2017. Guest speakers included HPD’s Traffic Division (Motorcycle Off icers) and

American Medical Response Services EMTs, Mr. Gerald and Ms. Cheryl. They brought their vehicles for the kids to ride on and walk through, so

the students had a very up-close, hands on experience. The kindergarteners were so excited and had so much fun! They got to hear about

their careers and see what they do! Mahalo to our guests for volunteering your time and inspiring our children!

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Decorate

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Return the decorated egg to your teacher to display it :)

Reminders from The Office

Student Transfers - SY 2016/2017

Please be in communication with your child’s teacher, regarding your

intent to transfer to another school. We ask that as the year end

approaches that you notify the office at least two weeks prior to the

student’s last day. At the end of the day, on the last day of your

child’s attendance at August Ahrens Elementary, either parent/

guardian with custodial rights will need to come to the main office

with an ID and sign for the child’s release packet to assist with the

enrollment to the next school.

THINGS TO BE DONE BY PARENT:

You will need to complete a “Notice of Transfer” with detailed

information

Please make sure all meal account balances are cleared

All books need to be returned or paid for upon pick up of the

student’s release packet.

Thank you for your consideration

Field Trips

Field trips are taken to give students an opportunity and experience learning

in a different environment. Please submit permission form and payment

together by the deadline stated on the form. Payment must be turned into the

TEACHER by 8:00 am on collection days as stated on the permission form.

Payments should be CASH ONLY and exact change. Office cannot accept

any late payments or extensions. We will do our best to remind students and

families via school connect message and parent phone calls, as appropriate.

Messages for Students

Please refrain from calling the school office with messages for individual

students. Calls cannot be transferred to classrooms. In an emergency, and as

appropriate, a message can be delivered by office monitor. Thank you for

your cooperation.

Before and After School Programs

The Leeward YMCA offers on-campus before (starting at 6 am) and after

school care (until 5:30 pm). Please contact the Leeward YMCA Office at

#675-0208 for more information.

August Ahrens Elementary School uses an automated meal card system.

Each student has an individual account that works like a debit checking

account. Parents/Guardians must deposit monies into the account to be

charged for meals purchased. The school community has decided that all

payments must be made in CASH ONLY. Envelopes are available in the

front office, or you may use your own. If your child’s account has a negative

balance equal to or greater than $7.50, students in grades 3-6 may not be

served a meal on Wednesdays. If you are unable to make a payment,

please send a home lunch and drink with your child.

School ID's are used to purchase school meals, as well as check out

books. Lost, stolen, misused, forgotten or destroyed ID's can be replaced in

the Library for a nominal cost. A student who is unable to obtain a replace-

ment ID can be issued a temporary meal card at no cost in the Front Office.

Early Release

Please check in at the front office and have your picture ID available when

picking up your child early from school. This is for safety and security reasons.

We are enforcing a cut off time for early releases. 12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays,

and 1:45 p.m. for all other days. Please note that if you child is picked up

before 11 a.m., he/she will be marked absent for that day.

School Meal Information

School Hours and Supervision

School office hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed

on holidays and weekends. Adult supervision is available for your child from

7:45 am - 2:00 pm. On Wednesdays, adult supervision ends at 1:00 pm.

Breakfast is served in the main cafeteria and in I cafeteria beginning

at 7:10 am. Students who eat breakfast are supervised in the cafeteria only.

If dropping students off before campus opens at 7:00 am, we encourage

you to take advantage of the Before School Program.

Extended Trips

Any trip of 10 or more days will result in disenrollment of the student. Students

may be re-enrolled when they return, provided they still meet the criteria of

enrollment. If only the parents are leaving town, please remember to

provide the school with a power of attorney so that we may release

students to their designated caregiver.

Health Records It is important that your child’s emergency records are up

to date in the Health Room. If you update your child’s

immunizations records, or if our child has any changes in

health conditions, please submit a copy of these updates

and/or changes to Ms. Julie in the Health Room. Also, please make sure that

For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.augustahrens.org