Waikele  Family  Focus  

   Parent-­Community  Networking  Center  (PCNC) Waikele  Elementary  School      Vol.  13    No.  3 94-­1035  Kukula  St.    September  2013               Waipahu,  HI    96797 Phone: 677-6100 (01, 02)    Website:        http://www.waikele.k12.hi.us  

“Together We Aim Higher”

Principal Message

Congratulations Waikele Warriors! Wow, one quarter of work has gone by so quickly. A lot of exciting events and activities took place such as: movie night, parent nights, HECO challenge night, Design Thinking overnighter, goal setting conferences, book fair, grandparents day, internet safety/cyber-bullying presentation, to name a few. Thank you for your involvement. See you all back on October 15, 2013. Be safe. As you are aware, Hawaii’s new STRIVE HI Performance System replaces many elements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability system. There are no Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) performance measures. The STRIVE HI Performance Index measures school performance and progress, using multiple measures. Based on the 2012 -2013 results, our school has been classified as a “Continuous Improvement School”. This is where we targeted to be. For more information about the Strive HI Performance System, visit the new Hawaii Department of Education’s website, HawaiiPublicSchools.org. Friendly safety reminder to keep pedestrians and dropping off / picking up in parking lot areas safe. Drive slowly and keep our children safe. Thank you for your cooperation. Educating our children requires a team approach. I am looking forward to working with all of you. Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 677-6100 or simply stop by to say hello. Sincerely, Sheldon Oshio Principal

October 2013 Calendar Tue, Oct 1 - Gr. 1 Parent Night – 6p – 7p

Wed, Oct 2 - Gr. 2 Parent Night – 6p – 7p

Thu, Oct 3 - HPD Internet Safety/Cyber Bully Parent/Guardian Presentation – Hale Hanai, 6:30p – 8p

Mon, Oct. 7 - - FALL BREAK & TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Mon, Oct 14

Tue, Oct 15 - LET, Gr. 1 – Opera Backstage Tour, 9a – lunch

Thu, Oct 17 - LET, Gr. K – Aloun Farms, 9a

Fri, Oct 18 - Family Movie Night - “The Croods”, Courtyard at sunset, Snacks provided by Grade 6

Fri, Oct 25 - LET, Gr. 4 – Bishop Museum

Tue, Oct 29 - 1st Quarter Report Cards go home

Thu, Oct 31 - Character Parade - Courtyard

November 2013 Calendar Fri, Nov 1 - LET, Gr. 1 – Kualoa Ranch

Mon, Nov 4 - PC DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Thu, Nov 7 - LET, Gr. 3 (Tagami/Chan) – Wetlands - PTSO/PCNC General Meeting – 6:30p – 8p, EVERYONE WELCOME!

Fri, Nov 8 - LET, Gr. 3 (Shidaki/Aki) - Wetlands

Mon, Nov 11 - VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL

Tue, Nov 19 - LET, Gr. 2 (Tanita/Souza) - JCCH

Fri, Nov 22 - Waikele Extravaganza – 5p – 8p

Thu, Nov 28 to - HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL Fri, Nov 29

The Waikele Family Focus is a monthly publication of the Waikele Elementary School Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC). Submit articles to Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator (677-6100), email: Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us, or leave in the PCNC mailbox in Hale Ho’oulu (Admin. Bldg.). Deadline for submitting is five (5) days before the end of the month. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Design Thinking Overnighter (article submitted by Ms. Oyama & Ms. Funasaki)

Teleportation backpacks. Backpacks with wings that can fly you around. Backpacks with… bacon generators! These are some of the out-of-the-box ideas that the 5th and 6th grade Student Leaders and Enrichment Students came up with when challenged to design an ideal backpack at the Design Thinking Overnighter on September 27-28 at Waikele Elementary School. Guest speakers Sherice Ajifu, Dana Kagawa, and Jenn Tengan from Moxie3 Innovations led the students through the Backpack Challenge using the Design Thinking (DT) Process - a human-centered approach to problem solving that has been used by developers to design many well-known products such as the first computer mouse and the stand-up toothpaste tube. The students also enjoyed many other team building activities during the overnighter. They went on a scavenger hunt in the dark, made s’mores, camped out in Hale Kukui, prepared breakfast and lunch, and decorated pencils and pencil holders for Hale Kukui. Special thanks to chaperones Mr. Aki, Mr. DeSamito, Mr. Wong, Mr. Ginoza, and Mr. Oshio for helping to make this event possible.

Design Thinking with Grade 6

Waikele Elementary Sixth graders have been hard at work in their Design Thinking Process project on Healthy Living and Sustainability. Design Thinking (DT) is a creative process that fosters innovation and was developed at Stanford University to look at real world problems. The students are first given a real world problem that affects them. Then they go through the different phases: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. The Sixth graders have done research and conducted interviews on campus and have visited Kualoa Hakipu’u Educational Center. We will be visiting Kunia Country Farms next to learn more about farming and aquaponics. Another way we will conduct interviews is to bring industry people related to farming and super-markets. Our preschoolers are also embarking on this journey with us. We are excited to share that we are part of the Waipahu Complex Design Thinking Aquaponic Challenge. The entire complex will be partnering with Waipahu High School’s Natural Resources Pathway. This is an exciting journey having all seven schools in Waipahu collaborate and go through DT together integrating aquaponics farming. We will keep you posted as we learn together and share our progress.

Thank you for your support – Grade 6 Teachers

Waikele Elementary School School Community Council (SCC)

Aloha Waikele Family and Friends, My name is Tricia Nekota. Some of you may know me as Tanner and Hunter’s mom. This 2013-2014 school year, I continue to carry my leadership role as the School Community Council (SCC) Chair for our wonderful school. I was elected the SCC Chair last year and was able to learn many of my responsibilities and duties. I have an amazing and supportive committee consisting of members that really help to make our council very dynamic and outstanding. Our members include the Principal, Vice-Principal, teacher, non-certificated staff members, students, parents, community members and staff volunteers. I would like to acknowledge the following individuals: Principal – Sheldon Oshio Vice-Principal – Kevin Ginoza Vice-Chairperson & Co-Facilitator – Jo Ann De Witt Co-Corresponding & Recording Secretaries – Nicole Amby & Karen Cheung (Certificated Teachers) Certificated Teacher – Chi Fung Chan Non-Certificated - Barbara Kaneshiro, Mel Yacap & Christine Laupola Parents – Mary Higa & Tricia Nekota Community – Corinne Gyotoku & Cary Miyashiro Students – Channah Garcia, Jensen Garcia & Tanner Nekota Special Member Volunteers: PCNC - Kiana Moore & Counselor – Arneita Kailiawa As the School Community Council, our main objectives are to be in accordance with the State guidelines and be consistent with policies of the Board of Education. We are primarily an advisory committee, ensuring the school’s academic and financial plan is consistent with the educational goals set forth. Our goals are outlined in the school’s vision and mission statements. We’d LOVE to see you, hear from you, and get you involved! Every year we have two Formal Meetings that you are invited and encouraged to attend. The dates are October 17th and February 27th beginning at 6:30p. So mark your calendars!! Mr. Oshio will share the overall school and student performance data, AND give you an opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts on how we can better our school and make improvements. SCC welcomes your comments, ideas, suggestions, and input throughout the year. In the Front Office, there is an SCC box where you can place your anonymous message to us. Working together as a team is important to the success of our future shining stars. I thank you for allowing me this opportunity, but truthfully I cannot do this alone for Together WE Aim High and always remember to THINK FISH. Looking forward to meeting you!! Sincerely, Tricia Nekota

Waikele Enrichment News

Hooray! Waikele Elementary is officially one of seven schools competing in the HECO Home Energy Challenge! Thank you to all the families who signed up. We couldn’t have met our goal of 130 participating families without each and every one of you. Over the next few months, Enrichment students in grades 3-6 will be designing ways to help all of our Waikele families reduce their electricity consumption at home. Be on the lookout for the many tips and activities that they will be sharing with you. The school with families that show the greatest reduction in electricity usage can win $10,000! Participating families that show a reduction in electricity usage can also qualify to win a free photovoltaic system for their home! Our kick-off event, the Energy Conservation Family Night on August 30, 2013, was lots of fun. A crowd of almost 200 parents/guardians and kids enjoyed games, activities, prizes, and hands-on demonstrations as they learned all about energy conservation. Thank you to Ms. Sam Nichols from the Hawaiian Electric Company for a very informative and entertaining evening. Thank you also to all of our faculty and staff volunteers who made the event possible.

Mahalo from Grade 1

The Grade 1 Movie Night on Friday, September 20 was a great success because of the tremendous support and generosity from the Waikele staff and families. The Grade 1 team would like to extend a big thank you and appreciation for all the help and contributions from the following people: Waikele cafeteria staff Waikele custodial staff Mr. Sheldon Oshio Mr. Kevin Ginoza Mr. Gordon Wong Mr. Gerard Aki Mrs. Sheila Oshiro Jefferson Kinjan and family Joshua Flores and family Chavelle Gallarde and family Ashton Chang and family Marisa Lam and family Joshua Quodala and family Tyler Liao and family Kellan Markham and family Joseph Oshita and family Alexis Chong and family Zyler Sagadraca and family Jehteia Rivera-Bumanglag and family Ryan Schuneman and family Zaelyn-Jade Valdez-Concepcion and family Kawenaulaokalani Alcos and family Adrian Sean Barsatan and family Kiana Waikiki and family Sophia Trinidad and family Selma Guerra and family Danica Baysa and family Katelyn Pascua and family Liam Juarez and family Lathan Guzman and family Isaiah Ancheta and family Aaron-Ryder Dela-Cruz and family Kameron Fujioka and family :Allison Agor and family Xavier Dollente and family Carmela Gustilo and family Micah Ing and family Haylee Kanamu and family Erin Lam and family Aariyah Lathan and family Matthew Oamil and family Jakejoseph Pawelio-Rewein and family Aren Ronquilio and family Lauren Tabios and family Jake Ryan Tungpalan and family Lauren Osaki Nathan Chong and family Merik Chun and family Austin Garcia and family Caleb Jai Ramelb and family Rhys Roller and family Quinton Ray and family Ezrah Rita and family Kalli Tanita and family Keola Taylor and family Olivia Ziezulewicz and family

Our PCNC sponsored Scholastic Fall Book Fair was a huge success thanks to all the students who came in during recess and after school, and the families who came in to shop before and after their child’s conference. The 10-day book fair grossed a total sale of $12,202.60, of which Waikele Elementary will get to keep $2,919.64 of that amount. All of which will go to Hale Kukui’s Digital Media Learning Center and Technology. Many many thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the book fair during school and after school. Mahalo Yuri Keaunui, Mary Higa, Kiana Moore, Sandra Shawhan, Alexis Sagapolulele, Amelia Yacap, and Ben Hilger. Thank you also to the wonderful Custodial staff and Mr. Aki who always helps to make our job easier with the set up and take down.

Family Movie Night Hosted by Grade 6

Pizza, Hot Dog, Musubi, Popcorn, Chips and

Drinks will be available for purchase.

Bring your chairs and blankets.

Enjoy the free movie “The Croods” under the stars! Does your child need help with homework? He/She is welcome to come to the…

Homework Center

for

All Waikele Elementary Students (K-6)

who need to finish or need assistance with their homework

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday

Time: 7:00 - 7:45 am

Where: Hale Kukui

Tutors: Waikele Elementary Teachers

Friendly Reminder To Parents

If your child is on campus before 7:30 a.m. or after school hours, he/she will not have adult supervision unless he/she is in an official program such as Kama’aina Kids or other school business.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Act

Students eligible for McKinney-Vento Homeless Act services between October 1, 2005 and June 26, 2008 have the right to

request to be transferred to a school previously attended during that period of time, if feasible.

Extra!! Extra!! Waikele Teachers/Staff Wish List

The Teachers and Staff of Waikele Elementary will submit, as needed, a list of item(s) they would like to have “extra” for their classrooms, school projects, or work areas. They may also be used for other necessities for our school. Parents and friends are our most valuable resource for our needs. Please help fulfill their wishes by looking and asking around, both at home and at work. Used items are always welcome, as long as they are useable. If you can help, please turn the item(s) in to the Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC) Room, Admin. Ofc., or call PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 677-6100.

On behalf of the Teachers and Staff, Mahalo Nui Loa for your support!!

Flash Drives – 8 GB & 10 GB Velcro White Cardstock Paper Lamination Sheets Glue Sticks (Avery/UHU brand) Outdoor P.E. Equipment Basketballs, Volleyballs, Soccerballs, Rubberballs Slippers Upright Vacuum Cleaner Empty Paper Towel/Toilet Paper Rolls Shorts – Boys & Girls (New/Used) Underwears – Boys & Girls (New) Plastic Sheet Protectors Colored Legal Sized Paper

Jenise Cocson – 3 large rolls of drawing paper

Mr. & Mrs. Segawa – HP Printer/Copier

Mrs. Teves – 1 pkg. Sheet Protectors

“Annual Notification of Privacy Rights”

“Know your privacy rights as they apply to - 1) student record information; 2) directory information; 3) surveys and other information collection; and 4) military recruitment information. For more information on your privacy rights, the laws that protect them, and how to exercise your rights, contact your school administrator or visit http://ferpa.k12.hi.us”.

Visitor Information for Campus Lock Downs

In an emergency lock down situation, the office will have a large sign stating so on the front door. Please leave campus immediately. We want to ensure the safety of all those around. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Flu Clinic Volunteers Needed! Wed., November 20, 2013

8:00a – 12:00p

Volunteers needed to assist Flu Clinic staff with keeping children in line, walking to/from classrooms, and some comforting of students.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator at 677-6100 or email Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us

WAIKELE EXTRAVAGANZA

Friday, November 22, 2013 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Silent Auction/White Elephant Sale Donations Wanted!!

New/Almost-New Items, Collectibles, Gift Cards Nothing is “useless” or “junk” to everyone, so please check your closets, garage, attics, under your beds, drawers, bags, etc., and ask family & friends, if they’d like to donate their unwanted item(s) to help our fundraiser. No used clothing, please.

We are also asking for donations of Canned Drinks, Juice & Bottled Water

 

 

Questions/Inquiries? Contact Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator at 677-6100, Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us  

Please donate your Goods / Drinks by Thursday, November 21, 2013

Craft Booth Spaces Available!

Craft Booth Spaces Available inside Hale Hanai Booth Cash Donation - $20.00

Join in all the fun with all the happenings!

Game Booths-Food Booths-Silent Auction Live Entertainment and much more!!

If You: - Have a child/relative/friend currently

attending Waikele Elementary School - Can donate at least one (1) of your craft

items to our Silent Auction - Sell only handmade or handcrafted items –

sorry, no baked goods unless you show food license!

- Can sell any one (1) item for not more than $15.00 each and not duplicate anyone else’s crafts

- Can provide your own tent and table(s) if outdoor

- Want exposure for your crafts - Are responsible for your own set up and

clean up

Contact Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator at 677-6100 or Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us to reserve.

Deadline to reserve booth space – Wednesday, November 20

or till spaces are filled

Any Local Talents Out There??

Are you a student(s) who can sing? Play an instrument? Do martial arts? Dance? Have an unusual or special talent you’d like exposure for? Sign up for our new “Waikele Extravaganza Talent Show” to be performed during our Extravaganza night. If no talents sign up, there’ll be no talent show! So don’t be shy!!

For more information, please contact Kiana Moore, PCNC Facilitator at 677-6100 or email at Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us

Have a HAPPY FALL BREAK!! Box Tops For Education

Before you throw away your cereal boxes, food packages, toilet/paper towel outer wraps, etc., please look for the Box Tops For Education labels, cut them out and turn it in to the PCNC office or your child’s teacher. Please write your child’s name/teacher on the envelope or bag and address it to PCNC. If your child turns in more than 15 labels, they will get a pencil or small prize! Proceeds will help fund expenses for PCNC activities and other events. Thank you for your support!

Keeping Your Children Hydrated Exposure to extreme heat or cold may make a person seriously ill. The likelihood of heat-related illness also depends on factors such as physical activity, clothing, wind, humidity, working and living conditions, and a person's age and state of health. At Waikele Elementary, we encourage parents to send their child(ren) to school with a water bottle or sports drink so they can hydrate themselves during school hours. Being well hydrated will help the child's body to acclimate better when leaving the air-conditioned classroom and entering the outdoor weather conditions. Waikele Elementary has adequate water fountains, but not all students take advantage of utilizing them. PLEASE LABEL ALL BOTTLED DRINKS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. ALL UNLABELED CONTAINERS WILL BE DISPOSED.

Request For Administration/Storage of Medication In School

No medication will be stored in the Health Room or administered by the authorized Public Health Nursing Branch and/or DOE personnel without the completion of form PHN/SHS36, Rev. 4/03, and prior approval by PHNB personnel. Medication must be in a container/vial dispensed by the Pharmacist with instructions "FOR SCHOOL USE" with the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, strength, time of administration, and name of prescribing physician. This form is good for the current school year and needs to be renewed yearly. Parent/legal guardian is responsible to obtain the form for the following school year. Policies  and  Guidelines  for  Administration/Storage  of  Medications  developed  by  the  Hawaii  Chapter  of  Academy  of  Pediatrics-­‐PHNB-­‐DOE  (H-­‐AAP-­‐PHNB-­‐DOE),  the  PHN/SHS  36  form  and  General  instructions  are  available  at  the  website  address:  http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-­‐child-­‐health/publichealthnursing/index.html  

WinterFest 2013 Thursday, December 19

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hale Hanai

Come celebrate with us during our

Winter Celebration before Winter Break

Potluck Dinner, Pupus and Desserts

Take Photos with Santa Claus (Use your own camera or camera phone)

“Santa’s Mini Gift Shop For Keiki’s Only” (Keikis may shop for their family and friends – most

gifts under $5.00)

Entertainment by our Waikele Students

Sign-Up Flyers coming soon….

If you have any questions, please call PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 677-6100. Donations and Volunteers Wanted for…

“Santa’s Mini Gift Shop For Keiki’s Only”

If you can donate a handmade or handcrafted gift(s), please turn it in to the PCNC Rm. by Wed., Dec. 18. If you’d like to volunteer in the Gift Shop, please call PCNC Facilitator, Kiana Moore at 677-6100 or email -Kiana_Moore@notes.k12.hi.us

Hawaii Children and Youth Day Sunday October 6, 2013

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Hawaii State Capitol

Hawaii HEART Foundation is honored to be attending the 20th Annual Children & Youth Day. We will be teaching CPR and how to use an AED to families with very small children. Please come join us, teach others, and enjoy a wonderful day for you and your family.

You only need a "HEART" to teach life-saving skills to others

HHF T-shirts and free lunch to the first 60 volunteers.

Community Service hours will be offered Contact - Hawaii HEART Foundation (808) 440-8988

Join HHF for the Guinness World Record attempt of the Largest Heart on Children & Youth Day at the State Capitol. A helicopter will fly over at exactly 2pm to take the aerial photograph. This will be a memorable moment for Hawaii's children (and adults) that we will always remember. We can look at the

aerial photo years from now and say, "Wow, I was right THERE!" We'll need help registering participants from 9:45am until 1:45pm for an official World Record count. WEAR RED and visit the You Tube update for more information.

Join Us!

Recognizing The Unique Challenges of

Mili tary Life and Deployment

Tuesday, October 8 Location: Mililani High School (H Bldg.)

95-­‐1200 Meheula Pkwy., Mililani 96789 Time: 9:00AM-­‐Noon

Registration opens at 8:30AM

Training Cost: FREE Who: All adults who have children or work with children & youth that are affected by deployment are welcomed to attend. (DOE, private schools, preschools, daycare or afterschool programs, youth organizations, churches, coaches, college students entering the youth development field, etc…) What: Training content will include: Military Culture, The Effects of Deployment on Children & Youth, Coping & Support Strategies and lots of available resources specific to each branch of the military.

Welcome by: D.O.E leadership Speakers from: Air National Guard, Army Reserve

CYSS, Hawaii National Guard State Family Programs, and I Ola Lahui Behavioral Health

Seating is limited so RSVP soon!

* Provide your Name, Title, School/Organization, Phone Number, Email, and Training Date to:

Email: omk@ctahr.hawaii.edu or call: (808)-­‐956-­‐4125

Directions & map available upon request

Waikele Elementary School School Community Council (SCC)

Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2013

6:30 p.m. – Hale Kukui

Come join us as Principal Sheldon Oshio shares Waikele Elementary’s overall school and student performance data. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions, and share your thoughts on ways to better improve our school.

Light refreshments will be served: FREE! and

DOOR PRIZES!!

A sign-up flyer will go home shortly.

REMINDER!

We love animals but they are not allowed on campus at any time, with the exception of ‘seeing-eye guide dogs’.

Thank you for your kokua.