March 2 , 2016

Questions? Contact Mrs. Melanie Sumida, School-Parent-Community Networking Center Coordinator: 808-733-4880, extension 236 msumida@waialae.edu Room A-3

CEO CHAT SESSIONS On THIS FRIDAY, Mr. Kapono Ciotti, our CEO, will be holding the first of three chat sessions for parents/guardians. The topic is: “Why is Wai’alae School special to you? And, how might we be even better? ” See attached flyer and please join us at one of these sessions.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISING As our Spring Community Service Project, we are raising funds for the American Heart Association from now until April 1st. The American Heart Association is offering a Special Early Donor Incentive prize to all students who raise at least $150 in online donations by THIS FRIDAY (March 4th.) See attached flyer for information about the special offer. Some students have already raised funds online and will be receiving their Instand Prizes later this week! Thank you! A more detailed letter about this community service project is being distributed through the classrooms, along with a collection envelope for those who wish to collect checks (payable to the American Heart Association) instead of raising funds online.

SPRING BREAK CHILD CARE Child care is being offered for Spring Break (March 21st to March 24th.) Registration and payment deadline is Monday March 14th. See attached flyer for details.

ENROLLMENT SURVEY FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Thank you to all who have already responded. If you have not yet completed the survey, please go to: http://goo.gl/forms/2TuWV6p1HY

MAY DAY PROGRAM Save the date! Friday May 6, 2016 at 10:30am. Kokua is needed. Please see attached flyer. Information about costuming and lei will be shared in the coming months, please watch the Wai’alae Weekly for flyers that wil l contain the details. Information will also be shared through Learning Hui Coordinators.

WAI’ALAE SCHOOL ADULT SUPERVISORS NEEDED Wai`alae School is seeking to fil l Adult Supervisor positions. If interested, contact Mr. Ian Okamoto, Dean of Students, at 733 -4880.

Announcements and Reminders From Wai’alae School

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

Coming Up

March 4: CEO Chat Session, 8:15am-9am, Room A-3

March 8: CEO Chat Session, 3pm-3:45pm, Room A-3

March 10: CEO Chat Session, 5:45pm-6:15pm during the FWS Meeting (see below)

March 10: Friends of Wai’alae School Monthly Meeting, 5:45pm -7pm, Dining Hall March 21-24: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL for students

March 25: Good Friday Holiday - Wai’alae School is CLOSED March 28: Prince Kuhio Day Holiday - Wai’alae School is CLOSED

April 2: Friends of Wai’alae School Fun Fair, 9am to 3pm

Quick Reference Calendar

Wai’alae School Admissions: In-district Kindergarten Registration

(for the 2016-2017 School Year)

Registration of in-district kindergarten students (for the 2016-2017 school

year) is now open.

To obtain a registration packet, parent must present the following

(original) documents to the Wai’alae School Office during office hours:

Student’s Original State-Certified Birth Certificate or Valid

Passport (to verify date of birth)

Two (2) Proofs of Residency; acceptable documents include deed, property tax assessment, rental agreement, current utility bill (water, gas, electricity, landline telephone); document must indicate residence address and not P.O. Box address or other

mailing address

Parent’s Valid Photo Identification

Children with birthdates from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011 are eligible

STUDENT’S PERMANENT RELEASE

Attention Parents/Guardians: IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT RETURNING TO

WAI’ALAE SCHOOL FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR, you will need to

request a Student Release. Requests must be made in writing by submitting a

“Request for Student’s Permanent Release” form. Please submit form no later

than Wednesday 5/18/16. Forms are available in the Wai’alae School Office or

online at www.waialae.edu (click on “Forms”).

All families who have a fifth grader need to submit this form (to the Wai`alae

School Office) EXCEPT for those who live in Kaimuki Middle School’s

district and who WILL be attending Kaimuki Middle School for sixth grade.

Releases will be ready for pick up (at the Office) on the last day of school

(5/26/16), after 11:30am.

Requests for Releases that are made after 5/18/16 may not be ready until after the

last day of school.

Friends of Wai‘alae School Meeting

THURSDAY,MARCH 10TH 5:45PM to 7:00PM

Agenda… • Dinner • Special CEO Chat Session:

“Why is Wai’alae School special to you? And, how might we be even better?”

• FWS Event Updates • Fun Fair Planning

RSVP by Monday, Mar. 7th to: info@fws.org (Or return this form to the FWS mailbox in the main office)

*** FREE DINNER AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED! ***

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name_________________________________

Yes, I plan to attend with dinner for ____ people and childcare for _____ keiki. Phone or Email ____________________PLEASE JOIN US!

Parents/Guardians, please join us at one of the following CEO Chat sessions to

share your thoughts and ideas with Mr. Ciotti regarding this topic.

Friday March 4, 2016, 8:15am to 9:00am

Parent-Community Networking Center (Room A-3)

Tuesday March 8, 2016, 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Parent-Community Networking Center (Room A-3)

Thursday March 10, 2016, 5:45pm to 6:15pm (during the FWS Meeting)

Dining Hall

For planning purposes, RSVP is kindly requested. RSVP using the form below or via online at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-ceo-chat-sessions-tickets-21647730946 or contact Mrs.

Melanie Sumida at 733-4880, ext. 236.

Response Form

Chat Session Print Name(s) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Attending

Friday March 4, 2016

8:15am to 9:00am

Room A-3

Tuesday March 8, 2016

3:00pm to 3:45pm

Room A-3

Thursday March 10, 2016

5:45pm to 6:15pm

FWS Meeting/Dining Hall

Please return form to the SPCNC Mailbox in the Wai’alae School Office.

Child Care Reminder:

Spring Break, March 21st – 24th, 2016

Child care will be provided on March 21st – 24th, 2016(Spring Break)

Cost is $30.00 per day, per student.

The hours of operation will be from 6:30am to 5:30pm. Please

provide lunch, water bottle, and a snack(s) for your child. Pick-up &

Drop-off will be in the Dining Hall. Registration forms are included as

an attachment or located in the Wai`alae School Office between

7:30am and 4:00pm.

If you have questions, please call Mr. Tony at #735-6248 or email at

atsang@waialae.edu You may refer to the Wai`alae PCS school

calendar to check for upcoming childcare dates which include

Conferences, Teacher Work Day, Waiver Days, and Intersessions.

Applications due by Monday, March 14, 2016. Payments must be

turned in with application into the School Office. *Please note that

this is a hard deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

All payments are final. No refunds will be given.

Wai‘alae Public Charter School Presents….

dMay Day 2016 Malama i ke Kai

This year we will be honoring the ocean and all it provides through song and dance. Our Hawaiian ocean is home to thousands of sea creatures, and the marine plant life

provides 70% of the oxygen that we breathe. In the ancient days, ocean resources were very important to each ahupua‘a, or district. The ocean was also a means of leisure

where they enjoyed favorite past times of surfing and canoe surfing. The ocean possesses great mana, or power, and it is the passageway to our ancestors.

* Please join us on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10:00a.m. for our 11th annual Lei Day celebration! * Bleacher seating will be available. Beach mats & small lawn chairs welcomed! * Children’s attire info coming soon! Please support your grade level Learning Hui Coordinators!

****We are in need of your KOKUA!! **** We have been so fortunate the last 10 years to have a wonderful team of parents,

teachers, faculty, & friends come together (laulima) & share ideas, time, & talents in order to create a successful May Day program for our Wai‘alae

children & community year after year. Mahalo in advance for your continuous support! If you, or someone you know are able to kokua in any way, please fill

out and return the bottom portion to my box in the office! Mahalo nui! ‘O au me ka ha‘aha‘a, Kumu Kaleihomai Hawai‘iana Teacher & May Day Director waialaehula@aol.com

“Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Aina i ka Pono” The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness

------------------------------------ Please Detach & Return Bottom Portion -----------------------------------------------

Name ____________________________ Child (ren) ________________ Phone # ______________ Email ______________________________ *Please circle the area(s) in which you are able to kokua. Mahalo!

Set-up Decorations Clean-up Costume Prep Sewing Lei Making Classroom Volunteers [3 per classroom for day of kokua] Prop Making Floral Donations (ti leaf, ginger, heleconia, plumeria, palms, bird of paradise, ferns, etc) Photography Videography Other _________________________

Toby the Top Dog - A Special Early Donor Incentive

Students that raise $150 online before our JRFH Kick Off Assembly on ___March 4th___

will earn Toby at our assembly! Get a “Jump Start” on your fundraising and be one of the

first students to earn this special incentive!

Toby the Top Dog - A Special Early Donor Incentive

Students that raise $150 online before our JRFH Kick Off Assembly on ___March 4th__

will earn Toby at our assembly! Get a “Jump Start” on your fundraising and be one of the

first students to earn this special incentive!

CALLING ALL HEART HEROS!

Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School is proud to

partner with the American Heart Association to help kids

with special hearts! Mark your calendars now for our

upcoming community service project: fundraising for the

American Heart Association

YOU can help the American Heart Association by helping

your child make a web page. Visit www.heart.org/jump &

click on “Students Sign Up” to get started.

If

If we

March 2 – April 1

Save The Date

Your child will

receive this NINJA

Lifesaver Duck when

they raise an online

donation.

Your child will

receive this Ms.

Cool Duck – inspired

by our PE Teachers –

when they raise $75

online.

Save the Date

CALLING ALL HEART HEROS!

Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School is proud to

partner with the American Heart Association to help kids

with special hearts! Mark your calendars now for our

upcoming community service project: fundraising for the

American Heart Association

YOU can help the American Heart Association by helping

your child make a web page. Visit www.heart.org/jump &

click on “Students Sign Up” to get started.

If

March 2 – April 1

Planet Wai’alae An Outer Space Adventure

FWS Fun Fair ­ April 2, 2016

pre-order your

discounted scrip now For a limited time, purchase Fun Fair scrip at a 20% discount when you pre­order your scrip now! Get $5 worth of scrip (10 scrip) for only $4. Scrip must be purchased in 10­scrip increments. This offer ends on Friday, March 18th.

To pre­order your scrip, please complete the order form below and submit it, along with your payment, to the Wai`alae School Office by Friday, March 18th.

FWS Fun Fair Scrip Pre­Sale Order Form Due Friday, March 18th

Student’s Name______________________________Grade_________Teacher_____________________ Phone number*__________________ *Information will be used only if there are any questions regarding your order. I would like to purchase ______ (# of 10­scrip increments) X $4.00 = _________Total payment enclosed (Cash; Check payable to FWS; Credit Card – Please complete section below.) ____Please send my order home via student noted above. ____Please keep my pre­ordered scrip at “will call”. I will pick up my scrip at the Scrip Booth on April 2nd.

IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION: (Please PRINT neatly.) [ ]VISA [ ]MASTERCARD Card Number:________________________________________________

Expiration Date:________________Cardholder’s Name _______________________________________

I authorize Friends of Wai`alae School to process payment with my credit card for the amount noted above and I will honor the charge. I certify that I am the owner of this credit card. Signature: _________________________________________

BOOK DRIVE

WHEN March 1-31

DROP OFF: 5th grade classrooms A4, A5, A6, B7

DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED BOOKS

TO SUPPORT THE 5TH GRADE “SECRET FIELD TRIP”

NEXT… Purchase books at their book sale during the Fun Fair on April 2nd

BENEFITING The graduating class of 2016!

Celebrating Childhood!

get involved!!! volunteer to serve or nominate others

for the Friends of Wai’alae school

2016-2017 Executive Committee

The Friends of Wai'alae School ­ Wai`alae School's Parent Teacher Community Organization Our mission is to inspire active parent, family, and community support of and partnership with Wai`alae School to improve students' educational outcomes. Officer positions and general responsibilities: President ­ Facilitates meetings, liaison with school, member of standing committees Vice President ­ Assists president and assumes role when absent, committee member Secretary ­ Records meeting minutes and responsible for FWS communications Treasurer ­ Tracks financial transactions and bookkeeping Please contact FWS at info@fws.org for full descriptions of officer responsibilities and details of the election process. Timeline: Nominations due by Friday, March 18, 2016 Ballots will be distributed Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Ballots due Friday, April 15, 2016 New officers will be announced at the FWS meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2016

Due Friday, March 18, 2016 FWS Executive Committee Nomination and Volunteer Form Please return to the FWS Mail Box in the school office or by e­mail to info@fws.org

Position Nominee Contact Information

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Aloha Parents/Guardian,

Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School is excited to announce that it will host its annual Summer School Program

from June 7, 2016 to July 12, 2016. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 7:55am to 11:30am. Students will

have the opportunity to explore classes such as the Jump Start program, S.T.E.A.M., Kindergarten Kamp, performing

arts, and much more. Learning will not only be engaging and hands on; but more importantly, it will be fun!

Afterschool childcare services available in the Summer Plus program.

REGISTRATION begins on February 24 and ends on April 8. Classes with insufficient enrollment may be subjected to

cancellation after the April 8 deadline. To reserve a seat in the program, a non-refundable deposit of 25% must

accompany the registration form. The deposit will be applied to your Summer Program tuition. Currently enrolled

Wai’alae students in Kindergarten through 4th grade may apply. *Now accepting pre-Kindergarten students registered at

Wai’alae PCS for the 2016-2017 school year. Registration packets are available in the School Office or online at

www.waialae.edu.

Spaces are limited and will be held on first-come, first-served basis. Late registrars will be accepted if space is available.

Dates:

Registration begins: February 24, 2016 7:30am

Deadline: April 8, 2016 4:00pm

Full Payment Due: May 9, 2016 4:00pm

Summer Program begins: June 7, 2016

No classes/programs: June 10, 2016 and July 4, 2016

Last day of Summer Program – July 12, 2016

Program Dates Duration Cost Time

Summer Program June 7 - July 12 5 ½ weeks $650 8:00a - 11:30a

Summer Plus June 7 - July 12 5 ½ weeks $550 11:30a - 5:30p

*Note: Summer Plus program includes a meal and afternoon childcare services.

Let’s Save Lives Together! Dear Parent/Guardian: For many years, Wai’alae School has been a proud participant of the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart program. This community service project teaches students the importance of heart health (exercise, nutrition and living tobacco free) while allowing kids to be physically active, and have fun, with a Jump Rope for Heart event. The program is also an opportunity for our school to raise funds for the American Heart Association to fund research and educational materials to lower the risks of America’s #1 and #5 killers: heart disease and stroke. This year, we will not be holding a Jump Rope for Heart EVENT, but we are asking families to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. Let’s use this opportunity as one way to demonstrate being socially responsible to others and the world.

American Heart Association Mission: to build healthier lives free from cardiovascular disease and stroke

MISSION FOCUSED: When your family discusses reasons for participating in this community service project (such as recognizing a lost loved one or a being aware of family history of heart disease), it helps children to connect the dots to a healthier life and might even inspire a few other family members to live heart healthy too!

LIFE-SAVING DONATIONS: o Use the attached collection envelope to track the donations your child receives from other family

members and friends. (We do NOT recommend door-to-door campaigning.) o Fill the online pledge sheet by creating a webpage and sending emails to your friends and family.

It’s fun, safe and easy! Visit www.heart.org/jump to get started and see REVERSE for detailed

online instructions. o Check out our app for smart phones that makes it easy for your child to text friends and family to

join their campaign to be a heart hero! Search Jump/Hoops in the app store.

INSTANT POST-EVENT

GET YOUR PUPPIES TO THE PARK! Students who raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association will earn life-saving puppies. Collect all 6! See envelope for details.

DEADLINE: RETURN ENVELOPES TO MRS. SUMIDA, SPCNC COORDINATOR, BY: April 1st, 2016 Please convert cash to checks, make checks payable to American Heart Association, or convert cash to online donation. Also, remember to include your donation report for any online donations. You can even check with your place of employment to see if they offer a matching gift.

REGISTER ONLINE, CREATE A PAGE FOR YOUR CHILD. Here’s how…

Step 1: Go to www.heart.org/jump or www.heart.org/hoops and click on Register Today.

Step 2: Select your STATE and then select CITY or FIRST LETTER OF SCHOOL NAME click Submit to

find your school’s event. When you find your team, click the Join Team hyperlink.

Step 3: Create a Username and Password and answer a security question. Click Continue.

(Be sure Username and Password are easy to remember.)

Step 4: Fill out the registration form. Review the Online Waiver and click the box to accept it. Once you

are done, click the Continue button.

Step 5: A Share With Your Friends screen will pop up. Enter a message that you would like to share via

social media and click on the program/s that you would like to use. Once you are done, click the

Publish button. You’ll see a confirmation screen and a button you can click to enter your

HeartQuarters and set up a web page. Or, click the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the pop

up box to skip this step.

Step 6: Download the mobile app by searching for Jump/Hoops.

Please make checks payable to American Heart Association or sign-up and donate online @ www.heart.org/jump

For the safety of our children, we ask that your child NOT go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations.

YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD THE AHA APP ON THE APP STORE

OR ITUNES. SEARCH FOR JUMP/HOOPS!

My name is Arden Gergen. I am 7 years old and I have three sisters. I am special because I have half a heart. I only have the right side of my heart. I was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. I had lots of surgeries to fix my heart. My mom says that I have had four open heart surgeries. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to make me strong and healthy. I like to exercise and run around my house while playing with my sisters. I love to read and I play the piano. I hope that all kids with sick hearts will get better like me. Then they can go to school, have fun, and not have to stay in the hospital every day. I do Jump Rope For Heart to help other kids that need help with their hearts.

ONLY GRADE 5

ONLY GRADE 5

ONLY GRADE 5