2022-2023 AES NEWS
March 17, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to all the staff that worked or volunteered during Spring Break.
• Thank you to the construction crews for working so hard on resurfacing the basketball court and the covered walkway.
4th Quarter Begins
Monday, March 20, 2023 is the first day of the 4th quarter.
Book Fair April 3-6
We're having a Book Fair! All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Mahalo for supporting our kids! Happy reading! More information and shop online
Soccer Program
The soccer program will be starting up another session starting on March 30th. Please stop by the office to pick up a flier for more information.
Meals
Two changes to note:
3/20 Breakfast will be cereal instead of breakfast kits
3/22 Lunch will be Hamburger Patty instead of Hamburger Curry
Dates to Remember
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
March 30 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be sent home
April 3-6 - Book Fair
April 7 - Good Friday
May 10 - Makahiki
May 25 - Grade 5 Graduation
May 26 - Last day of school for students
Kindness Quote
“Being kind to others makes this world a better place.” Anonymous
March 10, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to our STEM Committee for coordinating the Gr 3-5 STEM Day
• Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s and today’s STEM Activities
• Thank you for allowing your child to participate in Spirit Week
Spring Break March 13-17, 2023
No School for students - the office will be open
Construction
The covered walkway and play court resurfacing projects will both start up on Monday, 3/13/23, weather permitting.
Safety Reminders
When dropping off/picking up your child:
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Drive slowly in the lots
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Have your child wear a seat belt in your vehicle
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Be cautious as enter and exit the lots
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Drive with Aloha
Meals
Two changes to note:
3/20 Breakfast will be cereal instead of breakfast kits
3/22 Lunch will be Hamburger Patty instead of Hamburger Curry
Dates to Remember
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
March 30 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be sent home
April 7 - Good Friday
Kindness Quote
“Be kind when you have the opportunity. You will not regret it.” Anonymous
March 4, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to Mrs. Mahiai and Mrs. Przygodzinski for coming out and holding signs at McTeacher Night in the windy, rainy, and cold weather. Also, thank you to all the families and staff that came out to purchase dinner and cookies!
• Thank you to the parents that came out to our Parent Session on Tuesday night. It was great talking with all of you.
• Thank you to our STEM Committee for coordinating the K-2 STEM Day
Monday 3/6/23
No School for students - this is a Professional Development Day for Staff
School Quality Survey
We’ve only had 33 parents fill out this survey so far. The last day to complete it is March 10, 2023. Please fill out this survey if you have not done so already. SQS Parent Letter
Parent Session
If you weren’t able to make it to the Parent Session on Tuesday, the slides are attached below.
Summer School
We will be having Summer School in the month of June. We will only be able to accommodate a limited number of students due the construction that will be taking place over the summer. More information will be coming out in the very near future.
A+
Please see attached letter regarding enrollment for next school year.
STEM Day Grades 3-5
On March 10 (Friday), if you signed up for STEM Day, please park in the 6th Avenue parking lot. Event will be from 8:30-9:50 am
Dates to Remember
March 10 - Grades 3-5 STEM Day 8:30a-9:50a
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“Wise sayings always fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.” Arthur Helps
February 25, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to all of our staff that help out with after school programs, clubs, tutoring, and activities.
Parent Session
We will be having a parent session on 2/28/23 (Tues) from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library. This will be an opportunity for you to hear about all the things we are doing to support our students this year, and the vision we have for next school year.
School Quality Survey
If you haven’t filled out the School Quality Survey, you still have some time to complete it. More information can be found on last week’s post/email.
McTeacher Night
This Thursday (3/2) from 4:00-7:00pm is McTeacher Night. All funds raised will go to Ali’iolani School for things like excursions, supplies, and activities.
Covered Walkway Update
We were informed construction will start up @March 6 and will last about 3-4 weeks.
STEM Day Grades K-2
On March 3 (Friday), if you signed up for STEM Day, please park in the 6th Avenue parking lot. Event will be from 8:30-9:50 am
Dates to Remember
March 3 - Grades K-2 STEM Day 8:30a-9:50a
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 10 - Grades 3-5 STEM Day 8:30a-9:50a
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“Gratitude, Compassion, and Kindness are pillars to make you a better person.” Invajy
February 16, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to everyone for being patient in the parking lots before and after school. Overall, the flow has improved a lot since the beginning of the year, but there are some days when things are a little slower. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Friday, February 17
Institute Day - No school for students, office will be open
Monday, February 20
Presidents' Day Holiday - No school, office will be closed
Parent Session
We will be having a parent session on 2/28/23 (Tues) from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library. This will be an opportunity for you to hear about all the things we are doing to support our students this year, and the vision we have for next school year.
School Quality Survey
If you haven’t filled out the School Quality Survey, you still have some time to complete it. Attached is the letter that went home on January 9, 2023 with all the details.
Hazel Health
The DOE has partnered with Hazel Health to provide mental health related services for DOE students. Attached is a flier with more information. If you have any questions about this support, please contact either Mr. Donnelly or myself at 808-733-4750.
Walk, Bike Roll Survey
We are working with the City to determine ways to decrease the amount of traffic near and around our school. We are considering a Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day and would like to gauge the interest of our families. Depending on the level of interest among families, we will determine the number of walking routes and how often it will be held. Please take this survey to share your thoughts.
6th Avenue Exit
We have been doing everything possible to make exiting the school on 6th Avenue safer for everyone. We’ve called HPD, our Council Member, our Representative, and had studies done by the state. We are currently working with the City Transportation Services to see if we can make things better. In the meantime, please be very cautious as you exit onto 6th Avenue.
Dates to Remember
March 3 - Grades K-2 STEM Day 8:30a-9:50a
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 10 - Grades 3-5 STEM Day 8:30a-9:50a
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“I believe kindness is the cure to violence and hatred around the world.” Lady Gaga
February 10, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to everyone who emailed or called to give input about the activities we offer. We truly value your input and with your support, we want to make Ali’iolani an even better school for our students.
Enrollment
Please let your friends and neighbors know if they have a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, now is the time to enroll.
Click It or Ticket
This state safety campaign is going on now through the end of April. Please make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up.
Parent Session
We will be having a parent session on 2/28/23 (Tues) from 6:00-7:00pm in the library. This will be an opportunity for you to hear about all the things we are doing to support our students this year and the vision we have for next school year.
Before School Care
For next school year we are looking to provide Before School Care for those that have to work early. We are still working out the details and will give you more updates as they become available. Please stay tuned.
Friday 2/17
Teacher Institute Day - No school for students
Dates to Remember
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“Our days are happier when we give people a piece of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.” Unknown
February 02, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to everyone who volunteered at or supported McTeacher Night last Thursday.
• Thank you to all those that have helped raise funds for our school via volunteering time, donating money, and/or making purchases at our various events. We are truly thankful for all the support throughout the year. The money raised is helping to fund things like class activities, excursions, events, and supplies.
Enrollment
Please let your friends and neighbors know if they have a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, now is the time to enroll.
Activities
We currently have various programs and activities for our students such as: Morning Walk, Art, PE, Computer Science, Social Emotional Learning, Robotics, Mentoring, After School Tutoring, Soccer, Green Team, and Anime Club. We hope to start up our Basketball program again in the very near future as well. If you have any suggestions on other programs/activities that would be awesome for our students, please let me know.
Feedback/Input
Thank you to those of you who have given us feedback/input about our school. While we can’t incorporate every idea/suggestion into our daily schedule, we are doing everything we can to make Ali’iolani a better school. Your partnership is very important to us.
Attendance
Coming to school on time and on a consistent basis is very important for success in school.
While we understand the excitement of traveling again, we encourage you to schedule trips during the breaks (Spring Break, Summer, Winter Break, etc). If your child will be missing school for an extended period of time, please notify your child’s teacher and the office in advance.
Meal Account
Please remember to keep your child’s meal account current. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 808-733-4750.
Dates to Remember
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“How you make others feel about themselves says a lot about you.” Picture Quotes
January 27, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Very thankful for the cooler weather. It makes it a lot easier to get a good night’s sleep.
• Also very thankful to all our teachers and staff for working so hard with our students.
• We are thankful for our students because they are working so hard and we are seeing the results in the classroom.
Monday 1/30/2023
No school for students. This is a professional development day for teachers.
Palolo Stream
Last night a few of us attended an event with different environmental organizations. The focus of our conversation was how to keep the Palolo stream clean. After the last Clean Up Kaimuki event in June there were toilets, sinks, shopping carts, bicycles and trash collected from the stream. We ask for your support in helping to educate any relatives, neighbors, or friends about the importance of keeping our streams clean. All the content from the Palolo Stream eventually ends up in the ocean where all the ocean life along the way is impacted in a negative way. Any support with this matter is greatly appreciated.
Dates to Remember
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“Be kind to all kind.” Anonymous
January 20, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to A+ for adding more of our students to their after school program.
Soccer
An after school soccer program will start up next week. There is a flier in the office with more details. To join, please make sure you go to the website to sign up. If you need a copy of the flier, please let me know.
Fundraider
The FOA is doing a McTeacher Night next Tuesday, 1/24/23. Please see the attached flier for more details.
Morning Walk
Mrs. Radona has the top class for most miles walked with 273.
The Great Kindness Challenge
The challenge will start next week.
Great Kindness Challenge Flier
Dates to Remember
January 30 - Professional Development for Teachers
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
March 6 - Professional Development for Teachers
March 13-17 Spring Break
March 27 - Prince Kuhio Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness makes a bad day good, and a good day better.” RAKtivist
January 13, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• A big thank you to our students and staff for making the adjustments to accommodate the construction of the covered walkway.
COVID Home Tests
Today the COVID tests were sent home with your child(ren). We were informed these tests are still good until May 2023, even though the expiration on the box states February.
1/16/23
No school on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
FOA (PTA)
If you’re interested in being on the FOA board for next school year, please let the FOA know by sending an email to
Grade 5 Fundraiser
On Tuesday, 1/17/23, if you take the attached flier to CPK, 20% of the sales will go toward our Gr 5 students.
Dates to Remember
January 30 - Professional Development
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
Kindness Quote
“Sometimes it only takes one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” Jackie Chan
January 06, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• We are very appreciative of all the improvement projects that have been completed in the past year: re-roofing of B, D, and Admin Building and the repaving of 6th and 7th Avenue parking lot.
• We are also appreciative of all the improvement projects that are scheduled for this year: covered walkway, re-carpeting of classrooms (summer 2023), and renovation of F building lanai (summer 2023).
Attendance
Please read the article about the importance of attendance.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
The pandemic has brought to light the importance of SEL. We are using the 2nd Step curriculum with students getting weekly 45 minute lessons. Although we do our best to address behaviors at school, your support in reinforcing our behavior expectations at home (Be Kind, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible) is appreciated.
COVID Home Tests
You will be getting a letter today regarding COVID home tests. Since we have extras available, we will be sending one home with your child next week Thursday or Friday. If you do not want the COVID home test, please contact Mrs. Yamada at 808-733-4750 or email by Wednesday.
Dates to Remember
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness makes everyone feel better.” Anonymous
January 01, 2023
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you students, parents, and staff for making Ali’iolani a wonderful school.
• Thank you to our office staff for working during the winter break.
• Thank you to our custodians for ensuring everything is going smoothly with the construction of our covered walkway.
January 1, 2023
Happy New Year!
January 3, 2023
Teacher Workday - No school for students.
January 4, 2023
This is the first day back for students.
Attendance
We will be starting a program in the 3rd quarter to address attendance. We will be providing you with more information when we get the details of this program finalized.
Daily Wellness Check
Although we want your child to come to school on a regular basis, if your child is sick, please keep your child home. Please remember to do a daily wellness check before coming to school each day. Daily Wellness Check
Dates to Remember
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
Kindness Quote
“Being kind requires no money, only the willingness to make a positive impact on others.” Anonymous
December 16, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• A big mahalo to our entire staff for working so hard to help make Ali'iolani a better school.
• Thank you to our Gr K and Gr 1 teachers for working so hard to prepare our students for their wonderful performances this week.
• Thank you to all the parents that came to support these performances and for participating in the activities.
January 4, 2023
This is the first day back for students.
Covered Sidewalk
During the winter break, construction will begin on covering the sidewalk from A building to the Cafeteria. This project will take @3 months to complete. We will keep you posted with any more updates.
Happy Holidays
Please have a wonderful holiday season. If you are going off island, safe travels. If you're having a staycation, please enjoy. If you're doing none of these, just enjoy the extra time with your child(ren) - they will grow up really fast.
Dates to Remember
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
February 17 - Teacher Institute Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is beautiful.”
December 09, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you FOA for sponsoring Gingerbread Night, which was Friday, 12/09 from 6:00-8:00pm for those that signed up
• Thank you to our wonderful cafeteria staff (Mr. Wada, Mrs. Kumashiro, and Mrs. Urata) for helping to prepare the frosting for Friday's event.
• Thank you to the parents that attended Wednesday's session on Behaviors/SEL. And, thank you to Mrs. Chang for facilitating the session.
Parent Session
If you weren’t able to make it to the session on Wednesday Night, the slides are linked below. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s behavior, please let us know. You can either reply to this message via Parent Square or call the office at 808-733-4750.
Presentation SEL Behavior Slides
Change in Release Time
Reminder: On Wednesday students will be released at 2:15pm and on Friday they will be released at 1:00pm
Robotics
Congratulations to our Gr 5 Robotics team! They placed 4th out of 48 teams in the 4th-8th grade division at the recent First Lego League competition. Participating teams were private and public elementary and middle schools, and community organizations.
Dates to Remember
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“Make kindness the norm.” Anonymous
December 02, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to our FOA for sponsoring McTeacher NIght and allowing us to participate in Thursday night’s parade.
• Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff that supported McTeacher NIght and the parade, whether you were buying dinner and/or walking or watching the parade. It was great seeing so many of our families supporting these events!
• Very thankful the weather last night was cool and without rain.
Craft Fair
Saturday, December 3rd is the FOA sponsored Craft Fair from 8:00-2:00pm. Please stop by to check out all the crafts and food.
Parent Session
On Wednesday, 12/7, at 6:00pm we will be having a Parent Session in the Library on Behaviors. Please fill out this google form if you will be attending. This will help give us a head count, which will help us with preparing material.
If you can’t make it in person, here is the webex link to join virtually.
Dates to Remember
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“Genuine kindness is no ordinary act, but a gift of rare beauty..” Sylvia Rossetti
November 23, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you for all the parent support with all of our school activities and fundraisers. We wouldn’t be able to do all the things we do with our students without you!
Happy Thanksgiving
No school Thursday and Friday. The office will be open from 8:00-3:00pm on Friday. Enjoy this special Holiday!
Switch in release times
We will be switching release times on December 14 (Wed) and 16 (Fri). For these days, students will be released at 2:15 on 12/14 and at 1:00pm on 12/16.
FOA
On December 1, 2022 (Thursday), there will be two FOA sponsored activities taking place about the same time:
1. McTeacher Night from 4:00-7:00pm at McDonald's of Palolo - funds raised will support our Kindergarteners and FOA. Since the parade is this same night, please come early.
2. a) A parent(s) must accompany the student for the duration of the parade
b) Be at Saint Louis school by 4:00pm in the middle court yard - you will see other parade participants
c) Students are encouraged to wear school/purple shirt and comfortable shoes.
d) Parade will start at St. Louis school and will go up Waialae Avenue to Koko Head Avenue (@10 blocks)
e) Once reaching Koko Head Avenue all participants will leave with their parent(s) - there is no program or
anything else - it is an abrupt ending with people going in every direction. Please make sure to keep your
child by you at all times.
f) If you want to participate, you have to fill out this google form
g) You will have to fill out a waiver before participating in the parade. The FOA will have the waivers available at
St. Louis on Thursday, if not sooner.
Parent Session
Our next parent session will be on December 7, 6:00pm. More information to follow. The topic will be about Strategies to Improve Behavior.
Dates to Remember
December 1 - Kaimuki Christmas Parade/McTeacher Night
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” Conan O’Brien
November 18, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you all for supporting the various fundraisers for our students. These funds will be used for excursions and other school activities.
Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot will be next Wednesday. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately. A reminder flier will be sent home on Tuesday.
Thanksgiving
No school next Thursday and Friday
FOA
The FOA will be participating in the Kaimuki Christmas Parade on December 1, 2022. More information about this will come out early next week from the FOA.
Winter Robotics
Kalani High School is having a session during the Winter Break. Information Flyer
Parent Session
Our next parent session will be on December 7, 6:00pm. More information to follow. The topic will be about Strategies to Improve Behavior.
Dates to Remember
November 23 - Turkey Trot
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
December 1 - Kaimuki Christmas Parade
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.” Confucious
November 10, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• A big THANK YOU to all the Veterans who served our country. Have a Happy Veterans Day!!!!
• Thank you to all that came out to support the Craft Fair last weekend.
Attendance
Your child’s attendance is really important for their learning. So far this school year, students have missed a combined total of 1,296 days of school. If your child is sick, please do not send them to school. If they aren’t sick, please make sure to bring them to school and on time. Attendance is very instrumental in your child’s academic success.
Hawai‘i Keiki Program
Please see linked flyer below for more information regarding health related services for our Keiki.
Dates to Remember
November 23 - Turkey Trot
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
December 1 - Kaimuki Christmas Parade
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“A kind heart loves deeply and forgives quickly for there is no room in the lovely heart for grudges to grow.” LeAura Alderson
November 4, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to everyone that came out to support McTeacher Night
• Mahalo to the FOA for sponsoring the various fundraising events happening throughout the school year like all the McTeacher Nights and tomorrow’s Craft Fair.
• Thank you to our staff for parking behind F building to allow parents to park in the lots for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Craft Fair
Saturday, November 5th the FOA will be sponsoring a Craft Fair from 8:00-2:00pm on our campus. Please come down to check it out. It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday is our last day of conferences, so school will finish at 1:15pm.
Fundraisers
• Grades K, 4 & 5 Shaker Keychain pick up Saturday, November 5th at the Craft Fair
• Grade 3 is collecting recyclables and selling plants at the Craft Fair - please bring your aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
Holidays - No School
• Tuesday, November 8: Election Day
• Friday, November 11: Veteran's Day
Dates to Remember
November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 23 - Turkey Trot
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
December 1 - Kaimuki Christmas Parade
December 19 - Jan 2 Winter Break
January 3 - Teacher Work Day
January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 30 - Professional Development
Kindness Quote
“To err on the side of kindness is seldom an error.” Liz Armbruster
October 28, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to our Literacy Committee for working really hard to coordinate tonight’s Family Reading Night event.
Family Reading Night
For those that signed up, tonight’s event starts at 5:30pm in the cafeteria.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conference will begin on Monday Oct 31-Nov 7. School will finish at 1:15pm on Oct 31, Nov 1, 3, 4 & 7, and at 12:30pm on Nov 2 (Wed). If your child is in the A+ program, service will start when students are released from school.
Part-Time Work
We are currently looking to fill 4-5 part time positions as paraprofessional tutors to support our students. Pay is $21.76/hour, up to 19 hours per week. If you are interested or know someone looking for part time work, please call us at 808-733-4750 for more information.
Dates to Remember
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is a superpower that can change the world.” Anonymous
October 21, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to the Kahala Rotary Club for donating Student Dictionaries to our Gr 3 students.
FOA Trunk-or-Treat
Tonight is Trunk-or-Treat from 6:00-8:00pm. This will be a walk-through event, similar to the Winter Wonderland held last Decmeber. Please park in our parking lots or find street parking. If you will be decorating your trunk, you may start setting up at 4:00pm on the big field - enter through the 6th Avenue parking lot.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be from Oct 31-Nov 7. School will finish at 1:15pm on October 31, November 1, 3, 4 & 7, and at 12:30pm on November (Wednesday). If your child is in the A+ program, service will start when students are released from school.
Dates to Remember
October 28 - Family Reading Night
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
Kindness Quote
“We don't have to agree on anything to be kind to one another” Anonymous
October 14, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to our parent group, the Friends of Ali’iolani for raising funds so our students can participate in awesome events like the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat.
• Mahalo to the Palolo Fire Department for coming out to our school and talking with our younger students. Unfortunately they weren’t able to stay very long because of an emergency call.
Morning Walk
Students have collectively walked more than 960 miles, with more than 96% of the students participating. The top student has walked 25 miles. The top class (Mrs. Radona) has walked more than 105 miles! Go Kindergarten students!!!!
FOA Trunk-or-Treat
A flier went home earlier this week about this event. Please come on out because this is a great event for the students.
Family Reading Night
Unfortunately, we were recently informed the UH Softball team will not be able to make it to Family Reading Night. Our Literacy Committee is busy looking for an alternate to take their place. We will keep you posted with any updates.
6th Avenue Parking Lot
Please do not park in the lot closest to the cafeteria on 6th Avenue between 7:30-2:30pm. We are saving these spaces for our staff. Exceptions will be made for preschool parents and those with handicap placards. We want our staff to park in this lot because it helps keep more spaces open in the front part of the lot, which helps decrease the amount of congestion during pick up time. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Dates to Remember
October 21 - FOA Trunk-or-Treat
October 28 - Family Reading Night
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is not what you do, but who you are.” RAKtivist
October 7, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support McTeacher Night.
• Thank you parents (in advance) for doing a daily wellness check with your child(ren) before sending them to school on Monday. Daily Wellness Check
2nd Quarter
Monday is the start of the 2nd quarter. Your child’s 1st quarter report card will be shared with you during Parent-Teacher-Conferences.
Dates to Remember
October 12 - Picture Taking
October 21 - FOA Trunk-or-Treat
October 28 - Family Reading Night
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is having a generous heart and a selfless personality.” RAKtivist
September 30, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to the parents that participated in the first Parent Session last night. We appreciate everyone for taking time out of their schedule to listen to our presentation.
• Thank you to our custodians for keeping our campus clean and safe. October 2, 2022 is the official Custodian Appreciation Day!
Fall Break
It’s hard to believe but the 1st quarter is in the books. Next week is Fall Break so there is no school for students and teachers. The office will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm. We look forward to seeing all the students back on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Parent Session 9/29 6:00pm
FOA Sponsored Events
1. 10/1 - The FOA is sponsoring a Kau Kau Event tomorrow from 9:00am-2:00pm here at Ali’iolani. Sorry we didn’t announce this sooner, but we recently got confirmation about it happening. If you’re free tomorrow, come on out.
2. 10/6 Thursday, the FOA will be sponsoring McTeacher Night for our Gr 1 students. Come out between 4:00-7:00pm to buy your dinner. 100% of the cookie sales will go to our school.
3. 10/21 Trunk-or-Treat more information will be coming out about this event after the Fall Break.
Dates to Remember
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 6 - McTeacher Night Grade 1
October 12 - Picture Taking
October 21 - FOA Trunk-or-Treat
October 28 - Family Reading Night
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward
September 23, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you to those that participated in the School Community Council and/or Friends of Ali’iolani meeting last night. The SCC portion was not the most exciting meeting because we mainly talked about the Bylaws. The SCC meetings will get better!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Your child will be bringing home a Parent-Teacher Conference letter and form today. Please complete and return the form by Tuesday, 9/27/22. Once we receive all the forms, we will schedule the conference and then send home a confirmation notice.
Parent Square
If you downloaded the app and are receiving this message in a language other than English, please respond to this post in your preferred language with a quick message and what language you are receiving it in. This will help us get a better understanding of how many people are utilizing this feature. The message can be very short like “Have a great weekend” or “We are able to read your message.”
Parent Session 9/29 6:00pm
On Thursday we will be having a session on How To Help Your Child be Successful in School. It will be a virtual session. Here is the link if you would like to attend:
Safety Car Seats
According the the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition: Effective June 27, 2022
Age 2 and under: child must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system.
Ages 2-4: A rear facing or forward facing child passenger restraint system is required.
Ages 5-10: A child passenger restraint or booster seat is required, unless your child is over 4 feet 9 inches tall
Water Bottles
If your child brings a hydroflask/water bottle to school, please write their name on it. If it gets lost or misplaced it is a lot easier to return to it. Currently we have 5 bottles in the office lost-and-found because there are no names on them.
Picture Taking
We were just informed that all students who wish to do a retake must bring their original photo packet/package with them on the day of retakes. This would be the envelope with the pictures they ordered in them. It needs to be the entire packet/ package originally ordered. If they do not then they will need to purchase another package and pay again.
Foodland
If you shop at Foodland, please consider making a donation to our school by using the code 77463. This fundraiser runs through the month of September.
Dates to Remember
September 29 - Parent Session
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 12 - Picture Taking
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your modus operandi and change the world.” Annie Lennox
September 16, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• Thank you parents for your patience during after school pick up. This is a work in progress, but we are always doing our best to make things better for you. If you have any suggestions on how to make the flow better, please let us know.
Monday 9/19
No School for students - This is a Professional Development Day for teachers. We will be learning about a new math curriculum, which will be fully implemented next year!
Foodland
If you shop at Foodland, please consider making a donation to our school by using the code 77463. Information Flyer. This fundraiser runs through the month of September.
Stranger Danger
This week during lunchtime, we talked with the students about being safe by not talking to strangers or getting into their car. Please go over Stranger Danger with your child(ren) because there was a recent case that happened near Jarrett Middle School. Although the suspect was apprehended, it’s always good to review these safety practices with your child.
Parking Lots
When entering our parking lots, please pull all the way forward before dropping off or picking up your child. Recently there have been more parents stopping near the entrances to drop and pick up, which backs up traffic into the street.
Regarding the 6th Avenue parking lot, please do not park in the stalls nearest the Cafeteria between 7:30-2:30pm. These stalls are for our staff so we can keep the other side of the lot open to help with the flow of traffic for after school pick up. Thank you for your support.
Seesaw Update
I heard back from Seesaw today. Good news! They informed me that no accounts in our school or district were compromised.
Palolo Recycle Drive
Saturday, 9/17 Palolo Elementary is having a recycle drive. Information Flyer
Shirt Orders
The deadline to order school shirts has been pushed back to Monday. For Kindergarten parents, during the orientation we were taking a head count for the T-shirt orders but not ordering your child’s shirt. Please make sure to order the shirt before Monday. Sorry for any confusion.
Trading Cards
Please remind your child to keep their cards at home (Pokemon etc). If they bring them to school a lot of times they will get lost, stolen, or damaged. In the past these cards have ruined some friendships. If students bring the cards out during school hours, they will be confiscated.
Dates to Remember
September 19 - No School - Professional Development for Teachers
September 22 - SCC/FOA 5:30pm
September 29 - Parent Session
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 12 - Picture Taking
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“Kindness can make a bad day good, and a good day better.” Anonymous
September 09, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
• A big mahalo to all the families that came out last night to support our Gr 4 teachers and students at McTeacher Night. Thank you to our awesome PTA, the Friends of Ali’iolani for sponsoring the event.
• A big thank you to all of you for being patient during our drop off and pick up times. We appreciate the input we are getting from parents, grandparents, and even our staff on how to make things run smoother in the parking lots. We implemented many of the suggestions and things seem to be getting better. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely getting better.
• Thank you to our staff for their willingness to supervise the drop off and pick up in the afternoons. We want to do everything possible to help support your child from the time they get on campus until the time you pick them up.
Picture Taking
For those that missed picture taking, the photographers will be back on October 12, 2022. Group photos will also be done at this time for Student Council, JPOs, etc. We will send out the order forms once we receive them, which should be this coming week.
Federal Survey Cards
This week Federal Survey cards were sent home with your child. If you haven’t filled it out and returned to school, please do so as soon as possible. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
After School Pick Up
Please remind your child(ren) to wait in the designated pick up areas, especially the upper grade level students. Although they want more independence, for safety reasons, they should wait by A Building.
Parent Session
We are planning on starting our monthly Parent Sessions again. For September, the session will be held on 9/29 (Thursday) from 6:00-7:00pm. This session will be on How To Help Your Child Be Successful in School.
Last year all the sessions were done virtually. This year we want to have these sessions in person, but we also realize that finding childcare, driving to school, and being around dinner time makes it very challenging. Please fill out this two question survey to help us determine how we can best support you.
Parent Square
We heard some great feedback this morning about a family that downloaded the Parent Square app. They speak another language and had our school message translated into their primary language, which was very helpful for them. If you haven’t downloaded the free app, please consider doing this. Please contact us at 808-733-4750 if you have any questions.
Meal Accounts
Reminder: Next Tuesday, September 13, 2022 is the last day for the 2021-2022 applications to be effective. Please submit a new application at ezmealapp.com to see if you qualify for continued benefits. Should your application lapse, starting September 14, 2022, full meal prices will be charged (breakfast=$1.10, lunch=$2.50) and funds will need to be deposited into your child’s meal account. Please call the office at 808-733-4750 if you have any questions.
School Meals
Menu Changes:
- 9/14 Lunch: Cheeseburger instead of Hamburger
- 9/15 Breakfast: Portuguese Sausage instead of Pork Sausage Patty
- 9/16 Lunch: Chicken Patty w/gravy instead of Roast Turkey
Dates to Remember
September 17 - Palolo Elementary will be hosting a Recycle Drive
September 19 - No School - Professional Development for Teachers
September 22 - SCC/FOA 5:30pm
September 29 - Parent Session
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 12 - Picture Taking
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is a universal language.” Anonymous
September 02, 2022
General Information
• Starting Tuesday, you will be allowed to eat breakfast in the cafeteria with your child. However, before doing this, you must set up a meal tracker account with money in it. Without doing this, you will not be allowed to purchase a meal. Also, once your child is finished eating, please allow them to walk to their class on their own.
• Parent Square, our new school wide communication platform. This app will allow you to have messages translated into other languages along with many other awesome features. Parent Square Info
• Thursday will be the FOA sponsored McTeacher Night at McDonalds of Palolo from 4:00-7:00pm. All money raised from this event will go to our Grade 4 students. Information Flyer
• Foodland Fundraiser - Now through September 30, 2022 is the Givealoha campaign to help raise money for various organizations. How to make a donation
• Morning Walk - Collectively students have walked more than 490 miles, with more than 95% of the students participating. Keep on, keeping on!!!!
Monday
Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Dates to Remember
September 5 - No School - Labor Day
September 7 - McTeacher Night 4:00-7:00pm
September 17 - Palolo Elementary will be hosting a Recycle Drive
September 19 - No School - Professional Development for Teachers
September 22 - Parent Session 6:00pm
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“The ideals that have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been kindness, beauty and truth.” Albert Einstein
August 18, 2022
Friday, August 19, 2022
No School - Statehood Day
Parking
For the 6th Avenue lot, our staff parked in the spaces closest to the cafeteria. Since this helped decrease the amount of car backing up on 6th Avenue during afternoon pick up, we will continue to do this next week.
Meals
The 2021-2022 meal benefits will be expiring on 09/13/2022. A new application must be submitted yearly to check and qualify for eligibility. Your child(ren) must pay full price for school meals after this date. Please deposit funds for meals into your child’s account or provide a daily lunch for your child(ren). Online payment is available at ezschoolpay.com.
The full price for school meals are as follows: Breakfast: $1.10, Lunch: $2.50 If you qualify for free or reduced price meals and wish to fill out an application for the current school year, please contact your school office for assistance or you may submit an application online at ezmealapp.com. If you have already submitted an application for the 2022-2023 school year, you may disregard this notice. When your application is processed, notification letter will be sent home by school, or by email if email address was provided at the time you applied.
The full price for school meals are as follows: Breakfast: $1.10, Lunch: $2.50 If you qualify for free or reduced price meals and wish to fill out an application for the current school year, please contact your school office for assistance or you may submit an application online at ezmealapp.com. If you have already submitted an application for the 2022-2023 school year, you may disregard this notice. When your application is processed, notification letter will be sent home by school, or by email if email address was provided at the time you applied.
Pokemon Cards
Please remind your child that Pokemon and all trading cards are not allowed at school. The reason we don’t allow them is because they end up getting lost, stolen, or ripped and/or causes arguments between students. If students bring cards to school, we will confiscate them and call you to pick them up at the end of the school day. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Friends of Ali‘iolani (FOA)
Some parents have asked if the FOA accepts other forms of payment besides by check. They do have a venmo account set up, which is the attachment below. Vemno QR Code
Monday
• Wear Blue
Tuesday
• Wear Purple
Wednesday
• Picture Taking
Friday
• 6:00-9:00pm FOA Movie Night
Dates to Remember
August 26 - FOA Movie Night
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
September 19 - No School - Professional Development for Teachers
October 3-7 - Fall Break
October 31-November 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is one of the most important ways that can help you achieve the highest level of simplicity.” Prangya P. Sia
August 12, 2022
Parking
Monday-Wednesday the staff parking spaces will be open to help decrease the congestion in the parking lots. If you come early to pick up your child, please park in an open space. Please keep a passing lane open for other vehicles to pass. If the parking lots backup and you can’t turn into the lot, please drive around the block and come back. By waiting in the street this backs up traffic in the neighborhood, and makes it harder to exit the parking lots.
For students in Grades 1-5, if you come at 2:25pm, the parking lots are usually clear by then. Finally, please drive with Aloha and be cautious of our students and families.
COVID Testing
We will start COVID surveillance testing on Tuesday. Please read Mrs. Yamada’s attached letter for more information. If you would like to register your child for testing, please use the following link. Those that registered last year do NOT have to register again. Testing is free and will be done during the school day.
Math Camp Grades 1-3
The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design (OCID) will be sponsoring a free virtual Fall Math Camp for students in the first, second, and third grade. Please register using the link in the flier:
Kalani STEM Academies
Morning Supervision
Please do not drop off your child before 7:30am, unless they will be eating breakfast in the cafeteria. Supervision in the cafeteria starts at 7:15am. Supervision for the rest of the campus starts at 7:30am.
Kindergarten Drop Off
If you have a child in kindergarten and you come after 7:30am, please drop them off in the 6th Avenue lot. There will be adult supervision from the parking lot to the classroom. If your child will be eating breakfast before 7:30am, you may walk your child to the cafeteria, but you will not be allowed to enter with them.
Kindergarten Colors
There will be a color theme for each day next week. We are encouraging all students to wear the color on the respective day listed below. This will help our kindergarten students learn these colors.
Monday
• Wear Red
• Kindergarten students will be released at 2:05pm
• Ms. Toyama's class - Pick up in 7th Ave lot
• Mrs. Radona & Nakamura-Heaton - Pick up in 6th Ave lot
• Grade 2 will now be dropped off and picked up from the 7th Ave lot
• Grades 1, 3, 4 & 5 will remain the same
Tuesday
• Wear Orange
Wednesday
• Wear Yellow
• Open House
• Session 1 - 1:30-1:45pm
• Session 2 - 1:50-2:05pm
• Session 3 - Virtual (please check with your child's teacher)
• School ends at 1:00pm (12:50 for Kindergraten students)
Thursday
• Wear Green
Friday
• Holiday - Admission Day - NO SCHOOL
Dates to Remember
August 17 - Open House
August 18 - No School - Statehood Day
August 26 - FOA Movie Night
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
Kindness Quote
“Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” Anne Herbert
August 5, 2022
1st Week
Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe the first week of school is over already.
Next week we will start our special classes (Physical Education, Art, Health/Library, and Computer Science). Each homeroom will attend each of these classes on a weekly basis.
School Activities
Next week we will start the Morning Walk. This program is open to all students and involves walking around the designated path in the morning between 7:30-7:50am. This program was very popular last year with our students walking more than 3,200 miles collectively, and 90+% of students participating. Each student that participates this year will get a lanyard with a QR code to help track how many times they walk around the school.
Also, after school clubs/activities will be starting up the week of August 15, 2022. We will start off with a few clubs/activities, and then add more as we finalize our routines and schedules. More information to follow.
Open House
We will have our Open House on August 17, 2022. The Open House is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and find out what your child’s year will look like. There will be two in person sessions (you can attend either one):
1:30-1:45pm
1:50-2:05pm
There will also be a virtual session for those that can’t make it to campus. Your child’s teacher will give you more information about the time of this virtual session because it will be different for each class. A flier with this information will also be sent home early next week.
Name Cards Gr K-2
Name cards for your vehicle were sent home with your child . When you come to pick up your child, please have this card visible in your car. This will help expedite the pick up process.
COVID
Please make sure to do a daily wellness check before bringing your child(ren) to school each day.
Return to School/Word and Daily Wellness Check
Also, we will be starting our weekly surveillance testing for COVID 19 soon. This will be for students and staff that are asymptomatic. Mrs. Yamada, our Health Aide, will be sending home more details next week.
Meal Application
Per the DOE website:
For the 2022-23 school year, school meal operations will return to the normal National School Lunch Program, where only eligible children will receive meals at a free or reduced price.
Families eligible for free and reduced-priced meals can apply via online applications at EZMealApp.com. Paper applications will also be available at schools.
Dates to Remember
August 17 - Open House
August 18 - No School - Statehood Day
August 26 - FOA Movie Night
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness and politeness are not at all overrated. They are underused.” Tommy Lee James
July 29, 2022
1st Day of School
Monday is the first day of school for our Grade 1-5 students. We will have staff available to assist students getting to their classroom. We encourage students to bring their school supplies on their own; however, if your child has special needs, you may help them to their class.
After School Pick Up
Please be patient when dropping off and picking up your child. The parking lots will be congested, especially during pick up. Grades PreK-2, please use the 6th Avenue lot to pick up your child. Grades 3-5, please use the 7th Avenue pick up. If you have more than one child in various grades, you may use either lot. The staff parking spaces will be open on Monday to help alleviate congestion. You may park in any of the stalls when you come to pick up your child. All we ask is that you don’t block other vehicles and drive with Aloha.
Open House
We will have our Open House on August 17, 2022. The Open House is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and find out what your child’s year will look like. There will be two in person sessions (you can attend either one):
1:30-1:45pm
1:50-2:05pm
There will also be a virtual session for those that can’t make it to campus. Your child’s teacher will give you more information about the time of this virtual session because it will be different for each class. If you don’t have a device, we encourage you to attend an in person session.
Water Fountains
Although students will have access to the water fountains this year, we still encourage students to bring their own water bottles/containers. Please make sure your child’s name is written on the water bottle because it makes it easier to return it when it gets misplaced.
COVID
As mentioned in the Superintendent’s letter sent out earlier this week:
- Indoor and outdoor masking is optional for students and employees, but highly encouraged. The HIDOE recognizes the benefits of masking for reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses and any student or employee who chooses to wear a mask will have that decision respected.
- In the event of a cluster or outbreak, masks may temporarily be required indoors.
Please see updated covid guidance for more information:
COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for School Year 2022-23
Meal Application
Per the DOE website:
For the 2022-23 school year, school meal operations will return to the normal National School Lunch Program, where only eligible children will receive meals at a free or reduced price.
Families eligible for free and reduced-priced meals can apply via online applications at EZMealApp.com. Paper applications will also be available at schools.
A+
If you would like your child to be in the A+ after school program, please make sure to fill out their application asap. There are only a few spaces available. If interested, please fill out the application asap.
https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/youth-programs/after-school-care
Dates to Remember
August 1 - First day of the school year for students
August 17 - Open House
August 18 - No School - Statehood Day
August 26 - FOA Movie Night
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is a positive thought put into action.” Anonymous
July 22, 2022
Class Lists
Starting on Monday from 12:00-4:00pm, the class lists will be outside the office. Tuesday - Friday the lists will be available from 8:00-4:00pm. If you can’t make it to school during these times, please send me an email next week and I will email you the class your child is assigned to and the teacher’s name.
If you can't find your child's name on the board, please come into the office.
*Only grades 1-5 will be posted. If your child is in kindergarten, you will be informed of your child's classroom assignment once the assessments are done.
Meal Application
Per the DOE website:
For the 2022-23 school year, school meal operations will return to the normal National School Lunch Program, where only eligible children will receive meals at a free or reduced price. Meal prices for the coming school year remain unchanged at the following prices:
Regular Breakfast: $1.10 Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Regular Lunch: $2.50 Reduced Lunch: $0.40
Families eligible for free and reduced-priced meals can apply via online applications at EZMealApp.com. Paper applications will also be available at schools.
A+
If you would like your child to be in the A+ after school program, please make sure to fill out their application asap. Space is limited and is determined by the amount of staff available from the Nuuanu YMCA, which is the organization that oversees this program.
https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/youth-programs/after-school-care
If you already filled out an application, the YMCA will be the ones contacting you regarding your child’s status.
Dates to Remember
August 1 - First day of the school year for students
August 18 - No School - Statehood Day
August 26 - FOA Movie Night
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have.” RAKtivist
July 15, 2022
Kau Kau Event
This evening’s Kaimuki Kau Kau Event, which was supposed to be from 5:00-9:00pm has been CANCELED!
Meal Application
Per the DOE website:
For the 2022-23 school year, school meal operations will return to the normal National School Lunch Program, where only eligible children will receive meals at a free or reduced price. Meal prices for the coming school year remain unchanged at the following prices:
Regular Breakfast: $1.10 Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Regular Lunch: $2.50 Reduced Lunch: $0.40
Families eligible for free and reduced-priced meals can apply via online applications at EZMealApp.com. Paper applications will also be available at schools.
Email Removal
If your child no longer attends Ali’iolani or if you do not want to be on this email list, please respond to the email, or notify the office.
AES Parent Information
Please see the attachment. Keep in mind things may change as safety guidance and protocols are updated. While this handbook has some school information, we will also be sending out a lot of updates throughout the school year.
Dates to Remember
August 1 - First day of the school year for students
August 18 - No School - Statehood Day
August 29 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 5, - No School - Labor Day
Kindness Quote
“Kindness is magic” Anonymous