PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEAloha Mililani Uka Ohana,

Preparing our students to meet the challenges of the 21st Century means that we must provide the opportunities for our students to not only excel academically but in all ways. We begin by shar-ing our Ha’aheo and Na Hoku students who were honored at our April Assembly. This year, fourth grader Kayla Tansiongco was our representative in the State Geographic Bee. She did well, scoring better than some 8th grade students!

In this Egret Talk Story, we also feature our Egret Chorus, Track Team, Jump Rope Team as well as our student artists who created posters for our “Sight is Beautiful” poster contest sponsored by the Hawaii Lions Club. Two of our students, Jamie Hirota from kindergarten and Alyssa Livers from grade three have their posters entered into the regional level.

Additionally we feature our students who are learning to be good citizens. Our student council spon-sored a food drive for the Food Bank and our grade 4 students took their learning to Windward Mall to share what they learned about the effect of marine debris on our plants and animals in our ecosystem.

Due to your support of our school, we are able to provide opportunities for our students to learn that extend beyond the classroom. Mahalo Mililani Ohana!

Much Aloha,

Heather Wilhelm, Principal

Egret Talk StoryApril 25, 2012Mililani Uka Elementary SchoolPhone: 627-7303 Attendance *400Fax 627-7387 or visit website at:www.mililaniuka.org

Mililani Uka presentation on Channel 56. Tune into channel 56 to see a presentation of grade level and school activities for 2011-2012. Air times are May 6 or May 13 at 10 AM or May 12 or May 19 at 3PM.

2012 Uka Track Team

Announcing the Birth of Sadie Alivia Burnham

Please join the Uka Staff in well wishes on the arrival of Sadie Alivia Burnham.

Sadie was born on March 12 at 6:05PM. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Dad, Stephen, arrived back from Afganistan in time to witness her arrival.

The Burnham’s are currently living with grandparents in Florida.

April 2012 Assembly HonoreesMililani Uka Elementary School

Teacher Ha'aheo Ha'aheo Na Hoku Na Hoku(Best Effort) (Best Effort) Most Improved) Most Improved)

Fuchs NS NS NS Eli KittredgeFukada Matthew Matsuura Benjamin Harris Aidan Camero Kaley Alcaide

Uyemura Millicent Hirano Kylie Oyama Atreyu Nishimura Leahiaukai Araujo-WaiauJohnson Chinna Hanger Jorilyn Teruya Shelby Seu Kainalu Kaaihue

Kaminaga Katin Cayan Jordyn Labajo-Cleaver Dannika Pila Sean GeyrozagaSamante Kau'i Keen Shane Nishimoto Jada Seguancia Dylan Nestor

Fujino Devon Tadio Cody Geyrozaga Taylor Stone Christopher ChingNeely Nicolo Orense Dominic Choo Rylan Yamada Ray ShiramizuIshii Tiana Joy Arruda Sara Delos Santos Logan Guzon Mahinalani Onekea

Kelley Emma LeGalley NS LC-Reece Nakagawa Lincoln LovatoWatanabe Tehani Samuelu-Tuatagaloa Elena Keomalu Shawnelle Roque-Ferreira Elijah Kaohu-Wachi

Melendez-Makimoto Mackenzie Kila Keira Schreckengost Chazlyn Tadly Janye Piilani-LuddMills Cuauhtemoc Marcelino Tovar Tytus Tanaka NS Alex Fulton

Tanaka Victoriana Kim Kaylen Landry NS Ikaika SchumacherLouie Cyrus Tani Adrian You Alexia Clark-Perez Anthony AmorinHirota Leila Brown Kyo Eun Na Kincade Morimoto Jack Finnegan

Shiosaki Camry Whitekiller Nickolah Schwarzer Kelly Quon Bryan AhuHill Robbie Smith, Jr Cyana Medrano Colby Hirota Daniel Telford

Palompo Kiana Wallace Brandon Flores Noah Miyoshi Dominik GriffinIhu Lauren Gaza Josue Loera Maria Carmen Segura Emy Eram

Gamiao Hauoli Viernes Alana Nicely Lohgan Muasau Jazsmin Pasa-LacioIkuma Aukai Grace Callie Mullen ZaediAnn Tam Michael Jimenez

Saruwatari Daniel Napier Joshua Clymer Amanda Mattos Julia TiltonArakawa Kaeo Kekumano Kalea Kiyan Tatiana Liu Bienvenido Villaflor

Nishikawa Bernard Carey NS Chae-Leigh Ramirez NSIbonia Michaela Yonemura NS Tyler Medeiros NSLow Dominique Au Sydnee Passos Cole Fulton Symplee Efhan

Tsurumaki Angel Moiha NS Olivya Bolton NS= None selected

April 2012 Assembly Honorees

MUSIC LASTS A LIFETIME

March 29 found the Mililani Complex schools together at the Mililani High School gymnasium for the Mililani Complex Choral Music festival. The Egret chorus under the direction of Nicholas Puzon shared two songs composed by Teresa Jennings. It was wonderful to hear the harmonies sung by our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students as they shared “In this World Together” and “It Takes a Little Faith”.

SAFETY REMINDER – Good Citizenship

Please remind students that the park, including the courts, is used by the YMCA A+ for their after-school program. They have the use of the facilities authorized by the City and County Parks and Recreation Department from 2:00-4:30 PM. Mililani Uka students are NOT to be at the courts or the park after-school. It is NEVER ok to ride their bikes on the courts as this causes damage to the surface. We need to be good neighbors and follow the rules of the park.

“Type to Learn” at Home

One of the 21st Century technology skills that we need students to develope is keyboarding. More than ever, with the increased use of computers as a learning tool, our students need to be able to use technology with efficiency. Correct keyboarding skills help students to access information and use that information to demonstrate learning. Students have been introduced to the Type to Learn 4 (TTL4) program which provides guided practice in a fun and interactive setting. Our TTL4 license now includes a web version that your child can access at home. All that is required is internet access and the installation of TTL4 on your computer. Once the program is installed, students can login to their school account and practice key-boarding at home. The program will take about one gigabyte of your hard drive and will take about an hour to download. Keyboarding is an important skill. Take advantage of this learning opportunity for your child.

Letters have been sent home with instructions on how to down load the program. Please let your child’s teacher know if you need assistance. Thank you for your cooperation.

“Sight Is Beautiful” Posters Recognition

Each year the Hawaii Lions Clubs sponsor the “Sight is Beautiful” poster contest throughout the State of Hawaii. Posters are judged in late February at the local level with each school recognizing first, second and third place artists. First place winners are then judged against other schools at the local level and one student’s work is sent on to the regional level.

Students artist were recognized at the April Assembly with certificates and cash prizes awarded by Lion President, Ron Menor and Lion Dick Crislip. This year Mililani Uka had two students work sent to the regional level; from Kindergarten, Jamie Hirota and from third grade, Alyssa Livers. Congratulations to our student artists! Thank you to the Mililani Lion’s Club for their support of our students!

Kindergarten Honorees:Robyn Harrison-Nakata, Jamie Hirota, Paisley Paulsen

1st Grade Honorees:Mahinalani Onekea, Haku Arnold, Anya Hubbard

2nd Grade Honorees:Jairus Rhoades, Cameron Dumas, Darianne Harrison-Nakata

Third Grade Honorees:Dannee Passos, Alyssa Livers, Mason Chung

Spring 2012 ElectionsThe 4th Grade students and teachers participated in the yearly election of Student Council officers.Congratulations to all the candidates for their efforts, courage and citizenship. The Student Council officers for 2012-13 are: President - Kyrsta Reese Vice President- Genevieve Mumma Treasurer- John Richard Suehisa Secretary- Madison Isa-Real Historian- Rochelle Topinio

School Community Council (SCC) Election Ballots have been sent home. Please complete your ballot and return it to the school office. There is an opening for alternate parent (to cover if a current parent is not able to attend.) Please consider getting involved in your child’s school.

The Hui ‘O Mililani Uka parent organization will be holding elections during Spring Fling, April 20Please come to support the parents that support valuable programs at Mililani Uka Elementary School. If you have any questions, please contact the PCNC/Hui office at 627-7303 ext 298.

Hawaii State Geographic Bee

Congratulations to Fourth Grader, Kayla Tansiongco for earning the honor to represent Mililani Uka at the Hawaii State Geographic Bee on March 30th at Lee-ward Community College. Kayla partici-pated with 51 other students from public and private schools with students from 4th to 8th Grade. The new State Geographic Bee champion is 4th Grade student, Mika Ishii, from John Wilson Elementary School. Pictured are Mr & Mrs. Tansiongco with Kayla, Ms. Ikuma and Ms. Wilhelm.

4th Grade Honorees:Kanoa Gibson, Alyana Nicely, Krysta Reese

5th Grade Honorees:Caitlyn Matsuura-Manuel, Isaiah Nakagawa, Michael Enos