2021-2022 AES NEWS
January 14, 2022
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, January 17, 2022
MORNING MILE
This week we started the morning walk. As of today, more than 86% of our students have participated, walking a collective 265 miles in just 4 days! It is really awesome to see the students walking each morning!
COVID TESTING
We continue to test students and staff on Tuesdays. The results usually come back by Thursday evening/Friday morning. If you woul dlike your child tested, please register your child with the following link:
MASK
Please remind your child to wear their mask properly. We are starting to see some students with their masks below their noses. Although we do address this issue at school, we would truly appreciate your support in reinforcing proper mask wearing. We do have child size masks at school if you do not have any at home. Please let us know if you need any support in this area.
PARENT SESSION
In a few weeks we will be holding a parent session on the subject of homework. A link will be sent out with more information once everything is finalized.
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day (no school)
February 21, 2022 - President's Day (no school)
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“There is always time to be kind to others.” Anonymous
January 7, 2022
MORNING MILE
On Tuesday we will be starting the Morning Mile, which is an opportunity for students to walk around the middle of the campus before the school day begins. We will be tracking the amount of laps they walk with a QR code and an ipad. This is a great way for the students to exercise and get their bodies ready to learn. Students do not have to participate as this is an optional program.
QUARANTINE
If your child has to quarantine because of testing positive, being a close contact, or other reason s/he will not be attending school for a prolonged period of time, please inform us as soon as possible. We want to provide your child with school work to ensure they do not fall behind. If you need a laptop/device while your child is out, please contact the office at 733-4750, so we can schedule a time for you to pick it up.
COVID TESTING
We continue to test students and staff on Tuesdays. The results usually come back by Thursday evening/Friday morning. If you woul dlike your child tested, please register your child with the following link:
COVID RESOURCE
With the numbers on the rise again, please be cautious during the winter break. Here is a great resource if you need any information regarding COVID testing sites, vaccination sites, travel information, etc: https://hawaiicovid19.com/
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Kindness is like snow - it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran
December 31, 2021
STUDENTS RETURN
Currently we are expecting students to return on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. If anything changes before then, I will make sure to let you know as soon as possible.
COVID TESTING
We continue to test students and staff on Tuesdays. The results usually come back by Thursday evening/Friday morning. If you woul dlike your child tested, please register your child with the following link:
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
If you will be traveling during the break, here are the most recent guidelines:
Student travelers must follow all applicable international, state, and county requirements at the time of the trip. See Safe Travels Hawai‘i for detailed information about those requirements. Students who travel out-of-state must also complete one of the following pathways to return to school:
1. Be fully vaccinated before the return flight to Hawaii and show proof of vaccination to the school; or
2. Test for COVID-19 (2 steps)
a. Students ages 5 and older must show proof of:
i. Safe Travels pre-travel test result and
ii. A post-travel test result (i.e. PCR or antigen test taken after returning to Hawaii)
b. Students under 5 years of age must show proof of:
i. The travel companion’s vaccination or Safe Travels pre-travel test result and
ii. Their own post-travel test result; or
3. Stay home for ten (10) days after returning to Hawaii; or
4. Within 90 days of COVID-19 infection, show proof of the COVID-19 diagnosis and return to school after the isolation period is complete, symptoms improved, and no fever for 24 hours without the use of medication. (i.e., no COVID-19 test or quarantine required if asymptomatic).
COVID RESOURCE
With the numbers on the rise again, please be cautious during the winter break. Here is a great resource if you need any information regarding COVID testing sites, vaccination sites, travel information, etc: https://hawaiicovid19.com/
Updated Close Contacts Information (12.15.21)
Daily Wellness Check Guidelines (12.15.21)
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
Grade K, 1, 2 - New name placards were sent home today with your child to help us with after school pick up. Please display them on your dashboard when you come in the afternoon. We would appreciate it if you would come at the designated time:
K - 2:10 (M, T, Th, F) and 12:55 (W) - Pink
1 - 2:15 (M, T, Th, F) and 1:00 (W) - Orange
2 - 2:20 (M, T, Th, F) and 1:05 (W) - Green
We may ask you to drive around the block if you come too early and are blocking the parking lot.
TRANSLATIONS
The attachment has versions of this AES News in Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. If there is a language you would like added, please let me know.
AES News December 17 EL Translations
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Let the New Year ring in with love and kindness, and let it begin with you.” Anonymous
December 17, 2021
WINTER BREAK
There will be no school for students December 20 - January 3, 2022. The office will be office from 8:00-3:00pm during the week, except for December 24 & 31, 2021.
WALK THRU WINTER WONDERLAND
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to support our Winter Event. A special mahalo to all the ohanas that planned and coordinated everything:
Watanabes
Mahiais
Pulas
Komatsus
Yamadas
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
If you will be traveling during the break, here are the most recent guidelines:
Student travelers must follow all applicable international, state, and county requirements at the time of the trip. See Safe Travels Hawai‘i for detailed information about those requirements. Students who travel out-of-state must also complete one of the following pathways to return to school:
1. Be fully vaccinated before the return flight to Hawaii and show proof of vaccination to the school; or
2. Test for COVID-19 (2 steps)
a. Students ages 5 and older must show proof of:
i. Safe Travels pre-travel test result and
ii. A post-travel test result (i.e. PCR or antigen test taken after returning to Hawaii)
b. Students under 5 years of age must show proof of:
i. The travel companion’s vaccination or Safe Travels pre-travel test result and
ii. Their own post-travel test result; or
3. Stay home for ten (10) days after returning to Hawaii; or
4. Within 90 days of COVID-19 infection, show proof of the COVID-19 diagnosis and return to school after the isolation period is complete, symptoms improved, and no fever for 24 hours without the use of medication. (i.e., no COVID-19 test or quarantine required if asymptomatic).
COVID RESOURCE
With the numbers on the rise again, please be cautious during the winter break. Here is a great resource if you need any information regarding COVID testing sites, vaccination sites, travel information, etc: https://hawaiicovid19.com/
Updated Close Contacts Information (12.15.21)
Daily Wellness Check Guidelines (12.15.21)
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
Grade K, 1, 2 - New name placards were sent home today with your child to help us with after school pick up. Please display them on your dashboard when you come in the afternoon. We would appreciate it if you would come at the designated time:
K - 2:10 (M, T, Th, F) and 12:55 (W) - Pink
1 - 2:15 (M, T, Th, F) and 1:00 (W) - Orange
2 - 2:20 (M, T, Th, F) and 1:05 (W) - Green
We may ask you to drive around the block if you come too early and are blocking the parking lot.
TRANSLATIONS
The attachment has versions of this AES News in Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. If there is a language you would like added, please let me know.
AES News December 17 EL Translations
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Being kind makes everyone feel better.” Anonymous
December 10, 2021
RELEASE TIME SWITCH
We will be switching release times on December 15 (Wed) and December 17 (Fri). On the 15th, students will be released at 2:15pm, and on the 17th at 1:00pm. A+ will accommodate this change in release times.
SPIRIT WEEK
Our student council voted to have Spirit Week next week.
FOA
A flier will be sent home on Monday regarding the Walking Thru a Winter Wonderland event planned for 12/17/21 from 5:30-7:00pm
PICK UP
For after school pick up, the parking lots are starting to get backed up again. To help alleviate some of the congestion:
1) Please do not park illegally, and pull to the side to let other cars pass if you have to wait for your child
2) Suggested pick up times:
6th Avenue Lot
Kindergarten: 2:10
1st Grade: 2:15
2nd Grade: 2:20
7th Avenue Lot
Grade 3: 2:15
Grade 4 & 5: 2:20
Our lots clear out fairly quickly, so if you come at 1:10 (on Wednesdays) or 2:25 (on all other days) your wait time will be a lot shorter.
TRANSLATIONS
The attachment has versions of this AES News in Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. If there is a language you would like added, please let me know.
AES News December 10 EL Translations
COUNSELING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Be mindful of the language you use to describe your children. Do not label them with negative terminology such as lazy, hyper, aggressive or mean. Instead, actively look for and not your child’s strengths.” Nancy Frey
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 15 & 17, switching of release times
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the example of kindness” Anonymous
December 03, 2021
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support McTeacher Night and the Parade-in-Place. Although there weren’t many organizations represented on Waialae Avenue, we were one of the few that had a spirited group waving to all the cars. Hopefully next year we’ll be able to have the traditional Kaimuki Christmas Parade!
RECYCLING
Our Gr 3 students will be recycling HI 5 water bottles and cans and selling plants at tomorrow’s Craft Fair. Please bring your recyclables to the fair 12/4 between 8:00-2:00pm at the Gr 3 booth. The FOA will also be selling drinks and Fidget Toys (at a really good price).
RELEASE TIME SWITCH
We will be switching release times on December 15 (Wed) and December 17 (Fri). On the 15th, students will be released at 2:15pm, and on the 17th at 1:00pm. A+ will accommodate this change in release times.
GRADE 5 FUNDRAISER
Help support the Grade 5 Promotion Celebration that is only 6 months away!
From Now until December 10, if you purchase gift cards to online AND enter the Promo code AES at check out, the 5th grade class will receive a donation to be used for their end of the year celebration. When you purchase $100 in CPK gift cards, you will receive a free $20 CPK gift card.
Mahalo - From the AES 5th grade team
Purchase CPK Gift Cards Online
PARENT SESSION
One of our school's goals is to build and strengthen connections among staff, families, and our community. Reflecting on our school-wide behavioral expectations – ‘be kind, be respectful, and be responsible’, putting a daily emphasis on the practice of these values can provide a strong foundation upon which to build and strengthen those connections.
We all know the unique context of Hawai`i as a melting pot of cultures. To honor the diversity of cultures here at Ali`iolani, we would like to ask families to share the interpretation of these values in your native language. For example, I know in Hawaiian, akahai can be interpreted as kindness, to be expressed with tenderness. An even deeper meaning in the practice of akahai is to always leave things better than you find them. What is the name for kindness in your native language? Is there a deeper meaning behind the word that you could share with us?
In the second semester we are hoping to start up a weekly session for parents to share their culture, values, and experiences. We will send you more details as we get everything finalized. If you would like to help to be a part of the planning, please let me know.
SEL SURVEY RESULTS GRADES 3-5
This is only for parents of students in grades 3-5 on campus. Earlier this year your child took a Social Emotional Survey. The results from this survey will be sent home with your child next week. This survey will again be administered next month as well as later on in the school year.
COUNSELING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Choose Love: This is the Social Emotional Learning program we are using. Each week students meet with Mr. Donnelly for a Choose Love lesson.
Grade 3 Lesson on having a Growth Mindset
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 15 & 17, switching of release times
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
March 14-18, 2022 - Spring Break
March 25, 2022 - Prince Kuhio Day (no school)
April 15, 2022 - Good Friday (no school)
KINDNESS QUOTE
“How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it!” — George Elliston
November 24, 2021
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, November 26 - There is no school for students, but the office will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm.
GRADE 5 FUNDRAISER
Help support the Grade 5 Promotion Celebration that is only 6 months away!
From Now until December 10, if you purchase gift cards to online AND enter the Promo code AES at check out, the 5th grade class will receive a donation to be used for their end of the year celebration. When you purchase $100 in CPK gift cards, you will receive a free $20 CPK gift card.
Mahalo - From the AES 5th grade team
Purchase CPK Gift Cards Online
PARENT SESSION
We want to know how we can best support you. Please answer the survey below to let us know what type of parent session would benefit you the most.
RECYCLING
Our Gr 3 students will be recycling HI 5 water bottles and cans the next Craft Fair on December 4, 2021. Please bring your recyclables to the fair between 8:00-2:00pm. Please DO NOT bring your recyclables to school before this date.
MULTICULTURAL DAY
This spring we are hoping to have an in person Multicultural Day. Would you be willing to volunteer at Ali'iolani to teach our students about your culture and engage them in a learning opportunity such as teaching them a dance, craft, song, etc. from your culture? If you are willing to be a volunteer, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Thank you for your willingness!
RELEASE TIME SWITCH
We will be switching release times on December 15 (Wed) and December 17 (Fri). On the 15th, students will be released at 2:15pm, and on the 17th at 1:00pm. A+ will accommodate this change in release times.
COUNSELING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Respect differences: Every child has his or her own unique talents and abilities. Whether in academics, athletics, or interpersonal relationships, resist the urge to compare your child to friends or siblings. Instead, honor your child's accomplishments and provide support and encouragement for the inevitable challenges s/he faces.
Social Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 15 & 17, switching of release times
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Since most of us are just trying to figure it all out, why not be kind and considerate on this journey?” Charles F. Glassman
November 12, 2021
COVID TESTING
Next week we will not be doing COVID testing because the company that processes the tests will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
If you come on campus, please make sure you wear a mask and attire that is appropriate for elementary students to see. Our students are very impressionable, and we want to provide a very positive environment for them to thrive. Please avoid wearing attire that depicts violence, drugs/alcohol, and/or is too revealing. Your support is greatly appreciated.
EVACUATION DRILL
On Wednesday morning we will be doing our annual evacuation drill. For this drill we will be leaving our campus and going to Pukele Mini Park. The drill will take us @35-45 minutes to complete. We encourage students to wear comfortable shoes on this day.
RECYCLING
Our Gr 3 students will be recycling HI 5 water bottles and cans the next Craft Fair on December 4, 2021. Please bring your recyclables to the fair between 8:00-2:00pm. Please DO NOT bring your recyclables to school before this date.
MULTICULTURAL DAY
This spring we are hoping to have an in person Multicultural Day. Would you be willing to volunteer at Ali'iolani to teach our students about your culture and engage them in a learning opportunity such as teaching them a dance, craft, song, etc. from your culture? If you are willing to be a volunteer, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Thank you for your willingness!
SCHOOL SHIRTS
The window to order is now until 11/29/2021
COUNSELING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Nurture your child's self-esteem. A child with a good sense of self is happier, more well-adjusted, and does better in school. Strategies for fostering self-esteem include giving your child responsibilities, allowing her/him to make age-appropriate choices, and showing your appreciation for a job well done.
Social Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Let us not forget that kindness is free.” Anonymous
November 12, 2021
DAILY WELLNESS CHECK
As a reminder, please do a daily wellness check with your child before coming to school each day.
HIDOE Daily Wellness Checks Video
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Monday is the last day of Parent Teacher Conferences, so school will finish at 1:15pm. On Tuesday, we will return to our normal bell schedule (2:15pm).
RECYCLING
Our Gr 3 students will be recycling HI 5 water bottles and cans the next Craft Fair on December 4, 2021. Please bring your recyclables to the fair between 8:00-2:00pm. Please DO NOT bring your recyclables to school before this date.
MULTICULTURAL DAY
This spring we are hoping to have an in person Multicultural Day. Would you be willing to volunteer at Ali'iolani to teach our students about your culture and engage them in a learning opportunity such as teaching them a dance, craft, song, etc. from your culture? If you are willing to be a volunteer, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Thank you for your willingness!
COVID TESTING
We continue to test students and staff on Tuesdays. The results usually come back by Thursday evening/Friday morning. If you would like your child tested, please register your child with the following link:
SCHOOL SHIRTS
The window to order is now until 11/29/2021
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Kindness gives birth to kindness.” Anonymous
November 5, 2021
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021
The FOA is sponsoring a Craft Fair, which will be held tomorrow from 8:00-2:00pm. The FOA will have a booth selling drinks and Fidget Toys. Please come out to start your holiday shopping early.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Monday is the last day of Parent Teacher Conferences, so school will finish at 1:15pm. On Tuesday, we will return to our normal bell schedule (2:15pm).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Veterans’ Day is a state holiday, so there will be no school this Thursday.
COVID TESTING
We continue to test students and staff on Tuesdays. The results usually come back by Thursday evening/Friday morning. If you would like your child tested, please register your child with the following link:
SCHOOL SHIRTS
The window to order is now until 11/29/2021
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference, Dismissal at 1:15pm
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
January 17, 2022 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2022 - Teacher Institute Day
February 21, 2022 - President's Day
KINDNESS QUOTE
“The kind heart loves deeply and forgives quickly for there is no room in the loving heart for grudges to grow.” LeAura Alderson
October 30, 2021
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 PD DAY
This Monday is a Professional Development Day for our staff so there is NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. The office will be open from 8:00-4:00pm.
STANDARDS VIRTUAL SESSION
Also on Monday at 6:00pm is our Standards Virtual Session hosted by Mrs. Chang. This is a great opportunity to learn about the ELA and Math standards, and to help you get a better understanding of what will be covered during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Here is the link for the session: Common Core State Standards
FOA
Last night’s Trunk-or-Treat event sponsored by the FOA was awesome! There were over 200 children that showed up, which was amazing since we have 235 students at Ali'iolani!! Thank you to all the families that volunteered to help distribute treats to all the students and families. Also, a big thank you to our FOA board members for donating their time, money, and hard work in making last night possible:
President: Keith Watanabe
VP of Marketing: Traci Mahiai
VP of Communications: Myles Komatsu
Treasurer: Tasha Pula
Secretary: Tanya Yamada
Special Mahalo to the Mahiai Ohana for donating 200 craft kits.
The FOA doesn’t stop to rest because this Saturday, Nov 6, they are sponsoring a Craft Fair at School from 8:00-2:00pm. Come on out to start your holiday gift shopping. More information will be coming out this week.
PTC
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences will be from November 2-8, 2021. Students will be released at 1:15pm on Nov 2, 4, 5, & 8; and 1:00pm on November 3 (Wednesday). If your child is enrolled in the A+, the program will accommodate these early release times.
MULTICULTURAL DAY
This spring we are hoping to have an in person Multicultural Day.
Would you be willing to volunteer at Ali'iolani to teach our students about your culture and engage them in a learning opportunity such as teaching them a dance, craft, song, etc. from your culture? If you are willing to be a volunteer, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Thank you for your willingness!
VACCINATION SITE
Please see two attachments regarding information about COVID vaccination site at McKinley High School.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 1, 2021 Professional Development for Teachers - No School
November 6, 2021 - FOA Ali‘iolani Craft Fair 8:00-2:00pm
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Be kind, help someone today." Kate Summers
October 22, 2021
FOA EVENT
Next week Friday is Trunk-or-Treat from 5:00-7:00pm. If you didn’t sign up yet, please do so by Monday, 10/25/21. If you are volunteering for this event, since you will be on campus for an extended period of time, we will need documentation of your vaccination status or a negative covid test result within 72 hours.
If you are volunteering and planning on bringing your own candy/goodie bags to pass out, please inform the FOA beforehand. If not, the FOA will be providing goodie bags for volunteers to pass out. Please make sure food/snack items are individually wrapped.
If you have any questions, please email friendsofaliiolani@gmail.com
ATTENDANCE
We need your support regarding Attendance. In years past, our Attendance Rate has been really solid. Last year our Chronically Absent rate was 6%, which is well below the States benchmark of 10%. However, this year is a different story. We know that COVID and quarantining has had a significant impact on our Attendance; however, despite these issues, we still have a lot of students missing school. Since we value your input, please let us know if you have any suggestions/ideas that will help us improve our attendance rate (being mindful that we still have to follow DOH guidelines regarding quarantining).
STANDARDS
Thank you to everyone that responded to the Standards survey last week. With this information, we will plan a virtual meeting to help those who want to become more familiar with the Math and Language Arts Standards, and answer any questions that were brought up. More information will come out when we get all the details finalized.
SHIRT ORDER
Our school shirts for this year will have a new design (thanks to Holly Sung). Order forms will be sent home on Monday, with the ordering window being Monday, Oct 25 - Nov 29, 2021.
Please click on the link below to see the design.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conference will be from November 2-8, 2021. Students will be released at 1:15pm on Nov 2, 4, 5, & 8; and at 1:00pm on November 3 (Wednesday). If your child is enrolled in the A+, the program will accommodate these early release times.
Your child's 1st Quarter Report Card will be covered with you during your conference.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 29, 2021 FOA Trunk or Treat Event
November 1, 2021 Professional Development for Teachers - No School
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Be kind, help someone today." Kate Summers
October 08, 2021
FOA EVENT
Thank you to everyone who came out to support McTeacher Night. We don’t know the total amount raised, but it was definitely a successful event which will benefit our Gr 4 students.
Next Friday (10/15) is the Kaimuki Kau Kau event from 5:00-9:00pm. Please come out to eat some good food.
COVID TESTING
We will be offering free COVID testing for our students. If you would like your child to be tested, you must register her/him using the link below. The first day of testing for students will be 10/19, Tuesday, during the school day. We will be helping the students through this process and no parent is required. You will get results back in @ 3-4 days.
Please understand this testing is for students who are asymptomatic. If your child has any of the covid symptoms (headache, fever, coughing, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) please keep them home.
As we begin to test more staff and students, the amount of cases on campus will likely go up. However, as we begin to identify the positive asymptomatic cases, this will help us to decrease the chances of it spreading.
Testing is optional. Please let me know if you have any questions.
TRAVELING
If you plan on traveling during the break, please see the linked flyer for the travel guidelines.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11-15, 2021 Fall Break
October 15, 2021 FOA Kaimuki Kau Kau Event
October 29, 2021 FOA Trunk or Treat Event
November 1, 2021 Professional Development for Teachers - No School
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.” Catherine Ryan Hyde
October 01, 2021
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/ACTIVITIES SURVEY RESULTS
Since a vast majority (76%) are comfortable with us starting up after school clubs and activities, we are going to move forward. We will start with Robotics and then add more clubs and activities as the school year goes along. Thank you to all that responded to the survey.
COVID TESTING
We are still working out the details on the best day and times to provide free COVID testing for our students. Since the week after next is Fall Break, we will start testing when students return from break. We are aiming to test students early in the week either on a Monday or Tuesday. This is voluntary, and parents must register their child in order for them to test. More information will be provided next week with all the details. Thank you for your patience.
MCTEACHER NIGHT
The FOA is sponsoring another McTeacher Night on October 7, 2021 from 4:00-7:00pm. Money raised from this event will help support our Gr 4 students.
INSTAGRAM
If you’re not following us on Instagram, please do so at
Aliiolanielementaryschool. If you’re already following us, you realize we have a dance challenge with Ke’elikolani Middle School (formally Central Middle School). It’s all for fun. As many of you can see, I am not a dancer. However, I do love challenges so I’m willing to make this a fun thing for our students. I need your help. If you have an instagram account, can you please make a quick video with your child dancing and post it to our school account but make it private/direct. We will collect all the videos and Ms. Chang will work her magic and create one video that she will post early next week. We want to make sure Principal Passantino (our formal principal) knows we have great dancers at Ali'iolani!
LOST AND FOUND
Please see photo regarding clothes we have in the lost and found. We asked the students, but nobody claimed them. Please contact me if any of these belong to your child.
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Originally this was going to be a PD day for our staff. However, we had to make some changes so our new PD day is November 1, 2021. We did distribute some calendars with the original PD date earlier in the summer. Sorry to those that received this version of the calendar. Just to clarify, we will have a regular day of school on October 8, 2021, and our PD day is November 1, 2021.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 7, 2021 FOA Sponsored McTeacher Night
October 11-15, 2021 Fall Break
November 1, 2021 Professional Development for Teachers - No School
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Being kind makes everyone feel better.” Anonymous
September 24, 2021
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
We are looking at starting up our after school clubs/activities. We wanted to get your input to see how comfortable parents feel about this. If the majority of parents feel comfortable, we will start sending out permission slips next week. We will start with Robotics for only one grade level. If everything goes well, we will add more grade levels as well as other clubs and activities. Please complete the survey below to provide us with your input.
COVID TESTING
We will be offering free COVID testing on our campus in the very near future. Once we get everything ironed out, we will pass the details on to you. We hope to have this up and running in 2 weeks.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 7, 2021 FOA Sponsored McTeacher Night
October 11-15, 2021 Fall Break
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“No matter what life throws at you, throw kindness back at it.” Anonymous
September 18, 2021
FOA
Mahalo to our amazing parent group for sponsoring another Kaimuki Kau Kau Event yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our FOA. Funds raised by the FOA supports our students and teachers.
OHANA SUPPORT SERVICES
Here is a great resource if you need extra support. Child & Family Service Flyer
SPIN CONFERENCE
If you have a child with a disability, there is an upcoming conference on October 23, 2021. SPIN Conference Flyer
COVID TESTING SITES
Jarrett Middle School Flyer
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11-15, 2021 Fall Break
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“Kindness and politeness are not underrated at all. They’re underused.” Tommy Lee Jones
September 13, 2021
VISITATION GUIDELINES
For preschool parents, you will still be able to walk your child to the classroom since your child needs your support in getting to the room. However, you must not stay on campus longer than 10 minutes. If you will be taking more than 10 minutes on a regular basis, you will have to provide us with one of the documents listed in the flyer.
For kindergarten parents, for the rest of this week you will be able to walk your child to the classroom. However, you will not be allowed to stay on campus for more than 10 minutes. We will have someone outside the classrooms supervising your child, so you do not have to wait until the classroom doors opens. Starting next week, we ask that you drop your child off in the 6th Avenue parking lot and allow your child to walk to the classroom on their own. We will provide supervision to ensure they either get to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or go to the classroom. If you have a child that has special circumstances, please contact the office at 733-4750.
For everyone else, if you will be coming on campus for more than 10 minutes, please check in at the office and be ready to provide documentation of either your vaccination card or negative covid test. If you do not have to come to school for official business, please kindly stay off campus.
During drop off and pick up times, please stay outside of the fence (except for preschool parents). If you park in our lots, please stay in/near your vehicle. We want to limit the amount of people congregating near the pick up areas.
We will do our best to schedule all meetings with parents virtually, however, if you want to meet in person, you will have to provide us with the appropriate documentation so that we are in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order.
COVID-19 Requirements for Visiting Hawaii State Department of Education Schools and Offices
KAIMUKI KAU KAU
On a happier note, this Friday our FOA is sponsoring another Kaimuki Kau Kau event from 5:00-9:00pm. If you have some time this Friday night, please stop on by. The food is good, and money raised from this event helps support our students and teachers. For this event, we will also be checking for a vaccination card or negative covid test.
September 10, 2021
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER
Many people have been asking how Governor Ige’s Executive Order will impact schools. As of today, we have not received guidance from the DOE on how this will change what we do. If we have to enforce this mandate on school campuses, this would mean that visitors will have to show documentation of being fully vaccinated or having a negative covid test. When more information becomes available, I will make sure to let you know.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Currently, we are only allowing our Pre-K and Kindergarten parents to come on campus to drop off and pick up their children. If your child is in 1 grade or above, please wait in your vehicle or stay behind the fence when picking up your child. Masks are required if you have to come on campus.
COVID
Please see attached letter regarding another COVID case. As a reminder, please do a Daily Wellness Check with your child everyday before coming to school. Here is a video regarding the wellness check. https://vimeo.com/496812272
There are two steps to this wellness check
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Check for symptoms of illness, which include: fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, recent loss of taste or smell, chills, cough, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath, congestion/runny nose, body aches, and/or diarrhea. If your child has any of the symptoms, please do not send them to school.
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Check for any covid exposure. If your child recently tested positive for covid, has been around anyone that is a close contact and is awaiting a covid test result, has been in contact with someone who has tested positive, has been self quarantining due to covid exposure, or living with someone who has tested positive, please keep your child home.
If your child is not able to come to school because of any of the reasons listed above, please contact our Health Aide, Mrs. Yamada, at 733-4750 and she will inform you of the next steps.
KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL
Please see flyer for free covid testing available to our students and staff.
MENU
*9/17/21 We will be serving Chicken Tenders instead of Asian Chicken
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11-15, 2021 Fall Break
November 2-8, 2021 Parent Teacher Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving
December 20 - January 3, 2022 Christmas Break
KINDNESS QUOTE
“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” Morgan Freeman
August 29, 2021
NEW LUNCH SCHEDULE
Starting tomorrow we will start a new lunch schedule.
PreK, Kindergarten & Grade 1: 11:05 - 11:35
Grades 2 & 3: 11:40 - 12:10
Grades 4 & 5: 12:15 - 12:45
GOODWILL
Goodwill has a container on our campus near the 7th Avenue parking lot. Hours of operation are 9:00-5:00pm, 7 days a week.
WAIKIKI HEALTH
Jarrett Middle School is partnering with Waikiki Health to provide services a couple days a week on their campus. See flyer.
August 19, 2021
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
Thank you very much for coming at the designated time to pick up your child. While things have gotten better, we still want to be mindful of keeping 6th and 7th Avenue flowing. In order to do this, if your child is released late from class, we kindly ask that you do not wait in the lot unless you’re in a parking stall. If not, please go around the block and come back so we keep traffic moving. Thank you very much for your support.
FOA
The Friends of Ali’iolani (FOA) will be hosting another Kaimuki Kau Kau event tomorrow from 5:00-9:00pm. Even though it is a holiday, we hope you will be able to come out and enjoy the good food. The FOA will be hosting a booth selling drinks as well as signing up new members. Come on out!
PICTURE TAKING
Monday is picture taking day. Say cheese!
COLORS
Tuesday - wear blue
Wednesday - wear purple
Thursday - wear rainbow colors
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
After looking at the results from the survey, 74% of parents and staff were comfortable with having after school programs, while 26% were not. Since the majority are comfortable with this, we will start to offer a few after school programs. We will start one at a time, and only offer the program to a limited number of students. The first program we will offer will be Robotics. Next week we will start sending home permission slips to gr 4 students. If this goes smoothly, we will offer Robotics to more grade levels, but limiting it to a small number of students. Later, we hope to offer more programs like Japanese Club, Rainbow Art, Mentoring, and STEM Cars. We will keep you posted.
OPEN HOUSE
For those that weren’t able to make it to Open House, below is a link to a slide show that was shown on Wednesday. There is one more slide included regarding Title 1, which is federal funding we receive that helps us support our students.
MENU
Due to shortages from our supplier, our awesome cafeteria staff has been working hard by making the adjustments and changes to ensure our students have enough food for breakfast and lunch.
Here are the upcoming changes:
Breakfast
8/23 - Cereal
8/24 - Mini Pancakes
Lunch
8/23 - Mac and Cheese
8/27 - Cheeseburger
KINDNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Kind words will unlock an iron door.” Turkish Proverb
August 12, 2021
OPEN HOUSE
We will be having a virtual Open House on August 18 (Wednesday) from 2:00-3:00pm. Each teacher will be hosting two sessions - one from 2:00-2:25pm, and the second from 2:30-2:55pm. You only have to attend one session. The teacher will be telling you a little bit about themselves, their expectations, what a day at school looks like, and some other helpful information. If you do not have a device at home and want to attend this event, please let me know. Your child's teacher will be sending you a link to their Open House sessions prior to August 18, 2021.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SURVEY
Below is a survey regarding After School Clubs/Activities. We want to know if you would be comfortable with your child participating in an after school activity? Although we are allowed to have these activities, we want to know how you feel. We value your input and we also want to include you in the decisions we make at school. If most of you do not feel comfortable with these after school activities, we will not start them up yet. On the other hand, if most of you feel comfortable, then we will slowly start up these programs. Please understand we will do our best to follow all the safety protocols; however, because of this, we may have to limit the amount of students that will be able to participate.
Take Survey
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
Things are getting a little better, but we still need your help in making things go even more efficiently. Since we have vehicles blocking both 6th and 7th Avenue during pick up times, and there have been some close calls in terms of collisions, we want to make a few adjustments. .
Starting on Monday (8/16), especially since our Kindergarten students will all be in session, we are asking if you can help us with the following:
a) If you're unable to pull into the parking lots because there are too many vehicles, please continue to drive around the block and come back when you are able to pull into the lot
b) All students will be released from school at the same time, however we want to stagger the pick up times to make things move more efficiently. Here are the pick up times:
6th Avenue Parking Lot - Kindergarten - Pick up time 2:15pm
1st Grade - Pick up time 2:20pm
2nd Grade - Pick up time 2:25pm
7th Avenue Parking Lot - 3rd Grade - Pick up time 2:15pm
4th Grade - Pick up time 2:20pm
5th Grade - Pick up time 2:25pm
If you have children in various grade levels, you may pick them up at the pick up time most convenient for you. You may come after your designated pick up time, just do your best not to come before. For students that are not picked up by 2:30pm - they will be escorted to wait under the big tree near 7th Avenue. For those parents that come after 2:30pm, please come to the 7th Avenue lot to pick up your child.
PICTURE TAKING
This will be on August 23, 2021. More information will be sent home with your child very shortly.
For DL students, this information will be emailed to you.
MENU CHANGE
8/16 For lunch there will be Cheese Pizza instead of Cheese Bites
KINDNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“You can always, always, give kindness.” Anne Frank
August 6, 2021
A+
Currently the program is unable to accommodate more students, but they are still taking registrations to put on a waiting list. They will be contacting those on the waiting list when space becomes available.
OPEN HOUSE
For all grades except Kindergarten, Open House will be on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, from 2:00-3:00pm This will be a virtual event for safety reasons. More details will be sent out next week. Please mark this date on your calendars.
Kindergarten will not be participating in this Open House since they had their orientation yesterday.
SAFEWAY
Thank you to Safeway (Kapahulu) for donating enough sanitizer for us to provide a small bottle for each student, as well as for classroom use. This is really appreciated, especially since we have the students sanitizing their hands frequently throughout the day.
FOA
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to support McTeacher Night. Your support helps the FOA support Ali’iolani with funding for classroom supplies, air conditioners, busing for excursions, and other school wide events. Mahalo!
MENU
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
The parking lots are very crowded when students are released from school; however, if you come @10 minutes later (2:25pm on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and 1:10pm on Wed) most of the vehicles have cleared out.
Please drive with Aloha, especially around our students. Thank you for your patience and support.
KINDNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness” Anonymous
July 30, 2021
1ST DAY OF SCHOOL IS AUGUST 3, 2021
Students first day of school is August 3, 2021 for preschool and grades 1-5. For kindergarteners, they will not be reporting on August 3. Your child’s teacher will be informing you of your child’s schedule, if they have not done so already.
On August 3rd only parents with a child in the lower grade levels preschool or 1st grade will be allowed to walk your child to their classroom. Please do not enter the classroom to ensure social distancing. For students in grades 2-5, please allow your child to walk to their classroom on their own. If your child requires special assistance, please let a staff member know so we can ensure to provide them with the support they need.
For all students except Kindergarten students, please have your child bring their classroom supplies on August 3rd. If your child is not able to bring supplies on the first day for whatever reason, please let us know because we had a lot of supplies donated to us during the Craft Fair Supply Drive held earlier this month.
Location of classrooms:
Preschool and Kindergarteners are located in B Building
Grades 1 and 2 are located in F Building
Grades 3-5 are located in A Building
Safety Protocols:
We will follow the same protocols as last year
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When students arrive on campus we will take their temperature and they will sanitize their hands
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Everyone on campus must wear a mask
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Students must be 6 feet apart from others while waiting to enter class
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Students will wash/sanitize their hands as the enter and exit the classrooms
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Classrooms, restrooms, and frequently touched surfaces will be sanitized at least once a day
WELCOME LETTER
CLASS LISTS
The class lists for grades 1-5 will continue to be posted this coming week and will be located outside of the office from 8:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday. For Kindergarten students, your child’s teacher will be contacting you and giving you all the classroom information.
FOA
The Friends of Ali’iolani will be hosting a McTeacher Night on August 5th from 4:00-7:00pm. A flier with more information will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.
SCHOOL HANDBOOK
Information about this coming school year can be found in our school handbook.
PARKING LOT
Here are a couple of reminders regarding drop off and pick up in the parking lots:
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Be patient
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Drive slowly
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Pull all the way forward
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Do not leave your vehicle unattended, especially with the motor running
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Be considerate of other drivers
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Pull to the side if your child needs extra times to get in and out of vehicle so others can pass
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Be kind
KINDNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Kindness is free to give but priceless to receive.” RAKtivist
August 3, 2021
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
For those picking up your child in a vehicle in the afternoons, if you could write your child's first and last name along with their grade on a piece of paper and put it on your dashboard when you enter the parking lot, that would be very helpful. This will help us to call your child to the parking lot without you having to roll down your window, and will hopefully expedite the pick up process.
Please be patient these first couple of days because the pick up process will take a little time.
Just a reminder:
Pick Up
Preschool - Grade 2 will be in the 6th Avenue parking lot
Grades 3-5 will be in the 7th Avenue Parking lot
Thank you for your support.
July 23, 2021
CLASS LISTS
The class lists for grades 1-5 will be posted this coming week and will be located outside of the office from 8:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday. For Kindergarten students, your child’s teacher will contact you and give you all the classroom information once all the enrollment and testing has been completed.
FOA
The Friends of Ali’iolani will be hosting another McTeacher Night on August 5th from 4:00-7:00pm. A flyer with more information will be sent home with your child prior to this event.
DISTANCE LEARNING
We are offering Distance Learning (DL) on a very limited basis. Since all students are expected back on campus this year, our teachers will be supporting all the students in the classrooms. Therefore, we will only be able to support a limited number of students with DL. Although there will be a teacher that will provide a grade, there must be an adult at home that will provide main facilitation/support (asynchronous only). To determine if your child will qualify, you must meet with Mr. Hosoda. Qualifications will be made on a case-by-case basis looking at various factors, which may impact your child’s learning. For more information, call 733-4750.
Quote of the Week: “Kindness is showing someone they matter." Anonymous
July 16, 2021
FOA
Tonight the Friends of Ali’iolani (FOA) is sponsoring another Food and Craft Event at school from 5:00-9:00pm. The FOA will have their own booth selling drinks, Infinity Cubes, and Pop Its.
Please come on out and have some fun. This is a great way to start the weekend!
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
According to the DOE website below, all public school students will be receiving free breakfast and lunch this school year. Please see this article for more details.
Although all public school students will receive free meals, we still need everyone to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Benefits application online using the EZMealApp mobile app or EZMEALApp.com By completing this application, this may help Ali’iolani receive extra funding, and may provide extra supports directly to those who qualify. Please help us out by completing this application. Mahalo.
SCHOOL HANDBOOK
Please see link below for information about this coming school year. This handbook has information about the school schedule, release times, safety guidelines, etc. The webex below will be to go over the information in the Handbook and to answer any questions you may have regarding this upcoming school year.
2021-2022 Handbook for Students and Parents
WEBEX
Next Thursday we will be hosting a webex at 2:00pm to go over information about this coming school year. Most of the information will coming directly from the School Handbook.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
The first day of school for students (except Kindergartners) is Tuesday, August, 3, 2021. For Kindergarten parents, you should have received your child’s schedule in the mail. If you didn’t, please call the office so we can get this information to you. 733-4750
A+
The A+ after school program will begin on the first day of school for students, which is August 3, 2021. For Kindergarten students, the first day of A+ will be 8/16/21.
In terms of the Before School Program (BSP), currently there aren’t enough students to meet this program’s minimum requirement so this one is on hold until more students sign up. We will keep you informed regarding any updates about the BSP.
Quote of the Week: "Kindness is the ability to speak with love, listen with patience, and act with compassion.” RAKtivist