2023-2024 AES NEWS

Attitude of Gratitude

Congratulations to Mrs. Laurie Chang for being selected as the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt complex area Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Chang will be joining other honorees at the Governor’s Washington place in October.

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Thank you to all of our AES families for your support with completing the Free and Reduced Lunch applications. We did it! We are eligible for additional federal funds next school year. Mahalo!

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Friendly Reminders

1. Please turn in your Federal Survey Cards as soon as possible. We are targeting a goal of 100% completion and enrollment return.

2. Flu Shot Clinic - Tuesday, 10/3 (by Times). From 8:30 am – 10:30 am (for students and AES staff)

3. Please remember to deposit money into your child’s lunch account.

4. AES Movie Night at 5:30 pm - please return the movie form to your teacher if you plan on joining us.

5. After school clubs will start after fall break. Please ask your homeroom teacher for more information.

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

October 3 - Flu Shot Clinic (by Times)

October 6 - AES Movie Night, 5:30pm

October 9-13 - Fall Break (no school)

October 30-November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kindness Quote

“One drop of kindness is all it takes to fill a heart with love” Unknown

Attitude of Gratitude

Congratulations to Mrs. Laurie Chang for being selected as the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt complex area Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Chang will be joining other honorees at the Governor’s Washington place in October.

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Thank you to all of the AES families and friends for participating in the Lahaina book drive to support the children of Lahaina. We appreciate everyone’s support. Mahalo!

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Friendly Reminders

1. Please turn in your Federal Survey Cards as soon as possible. We are targeting a goal of 100% completion and enrollment return.

2. Flu Shot Clinic - Tuesday, 10/3 (by Times). From 8:30 am – 10:30 am (for students and AES staff)

3. Please remember to deposit money into your child’s lunch account.

4. The Goodwill Donation Pod will be permanently removed on 9/29, Friday. Goodwill donations to our school site will not be accepted thereafter.

5.   The Sustainable Coastlines Community Clean-up Event is this Saturday at 3:00 pm, please register online if you would like to participate.

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

September 30 - Saturday Community Event by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii

October 3 - Flu Shot Clinic (by Times)

October 6 - AES Movie Night, 5:30pm

October 9-13 - Fall Break (no school)

October 30-November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kindness Quote

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you AES office staff for helping our families and school community!

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Mahalo for your continued support

Aloha AES Parents/Guardians,

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Thank you to all of you who completed the Free and Reduced Meal Application. If you have not, please consider completing an application, even if you do not think you qualify. As a reminder, if there has been any change in your household (new family members or income changes) you can reapply at any time during the school year. 

 

As a Title I school, Ali'iolani Elementary School receives federal funding which supports our students by funding programs that may not be covered by our annual budget. This includes academic subscriptions that support student learning, curriculum materials, family learning activities, Seesaw, and after-school tutoring. 

 

As of today, we are in danger of losing our status for the next school year.  We are hoping that everyone completes the application by the due date of September 19th, and it will help us to retain Title I funding and continue to provide these awesome programs and academic supports for all of our students. You may complete the application online at www.ezmealapp.com

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 808-733-4750.

 

Mahalo for your consideration. 

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Ali‘iolani Elementary School

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Friendly Reminders

• No School Monday, 9/18 - AES PD Day for Teachers

• Please turn in your Federal Survey Cards as soon as possible. We are targeting a goal of 100% completion and enrollment return.

​• Ali'iolani School is sponsoring a book drive to benefit the children of Lahaina.  If you wish to participate, please send donations of NEW books to school.  Drop off is at the office or library.  Last day to donate is September 21.  Mahalo!

• Flu Shot Clinic - Tuesday, 10/3 (by Times). From 8:30am - 10:30am (for students and AES staff)

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

September 18 - no school for students: Ali‘iolani Professional Development Day

September 30 - Saturday Community Event by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii

October 3 - Flu Shot Clinic (by Times)

October 6 - AES Movie Night, 5:30pm

October 9-13 - Fall Break (no school)

October 30-November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kindness Quote

“Kindness is the universal language that can be spoken by everyone" Unknown

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you Mrs. Chang for making our school picture taking schedule for this upcoming Wednesday!

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Friendly Reminders

• Please turn in your Federal Survey Cards as soon as possible. We are targeting a goal of 100% completion and enrollment return.

 

1. Friendly reminder that Wednesday, September 13 is picture taking day!  Credit card pre-orders can be done online at www.houseofphoto.com or send the order form with your child on picture day to order with cash or check.  Please email Laurie Chang by Tuesday morning (9/12) if you have any questions or need a new order form.  Mahalo!

2. Ali'iolani School is sponsoring a book drive to benefit the children of Lahaina.  If you wish to participate, please send donations of NEW books to school.  Drop off is at the office or library.  Last day to donate is September 21.  Mahalo!

3. Please turn in the 2023-24 Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications.

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Health and Wellness Snack policy for birthday celebrations and goody bags updated

• We have updated our health and wellness snack policy to provide clearer guidance on what is allowed on campus for birthday celebrations.

• Please disregard the guidelines on pg. 12 in the student planner.

• This will be the updated snack policy for birthday celebrations and goody bags moving forward

  • Prepackaged store bought.

  • No eggs, soy, milk, dairy,tree nuts, peanuts, & shellfish.

  • 200 calories or less.

  • **For class goody bags, please consult with your teacher 3 days prior.**

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

September 13 - picture taking day

September 18 - Ali‘iolani Professional Development Day - no school for students

September 30 - Saturday Community Event by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii

October 9-13 - Fall Break (no school)

October 30-November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kindness Quote

“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." -Dolly Parton

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you to our special teachers - Mr. Kim, Mr. Tawata, Ms. Chang, and Ms. Verdadero- for providing our students a well-rounded curriculum experience in Physical Education, Computer Science, STEM, and the Arts.

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Friendly Reminders

• No School on Monday, 9/4, Labor Day

• Sept 7, picture taking flyers will be distributed and sent home to with students

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

September 4 - no school: Labor Day Holiday

September 13 - picture taking day

September 18 - Ali‘iolani Professional Development Day - no school for students

September 30 - Saturday Community Event by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii

October 9-13 - Fall Break (no school)

October 30-November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kindness Quote

“We don’t have to agree on anything to be kind to one another”. Author unknown

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you, AES ohana for continuing to turn in our beginning of the year forms to your child's teacher.

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Friendly Reminders

• Please remember to deposit money into your child's meal accounts.

• Also, remember to turn in the beginning of the year forms to your teachers (meal application, MVA, Tech form, and others).

• To help our Kindergarteners with learning the different colors, students and staff members will be wearing the following colored shirts on these days:

     • 8/29 to 8/30: Tuesday - Purple, Wednesday - Rainbow (multi-colored)

     • Please join us if your child would like to participate

• Updated School Menu for August

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

​

Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

August 28 - Professional Development Day - no school for students

September 4 - Labor Day - no school

September 18 - Ali‘iolani Professional Development Day - no school for students

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Kindness Quote

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you, AES parents and families for your kokua, support, and cooperation with the drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please have a fantastic 3-day weekend!

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Friendly Reminders

• Please pack a water bottle for your child everyday.

• Continue to label your child's belongings, we have several unclaimed items in the office.

• School ends at 2:15pm M/Tu/Th/F, Wednesdays at 1:00pm. Students that are not picked up by 2:30pm and 1:15pm (on Wed.) will be escorted to the office.

• Remember to deposit money into your child's meal accounts.

• Lastly, remember to turn in the beginning of the year forms to your teachers (meal application, MVA, Tech form, and others).

• To help our Kindergarteners with learning the different colors, students and staff members will be wearing the following colored shirts on these days:

     • 8/21 to 8/25: Monday - Red, Tuesday - Orange, Wednesday - Yellow, Thursday - Green, Friday - Blue

     • 8/29 to 8/30: Tuesday - Purple, Wednesday - Rainbow (multi-colored)

     • Please join us if your child would like to participate

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Visitor Parking for AES Families

Starting Monday, 8/14, please do not park in the teachers’ parking stalls next to the cafeteria or parking stalls marked as “Staff”. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flyer (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

​

Hazel Health Services

• Hazel Health is a contracted service provider through the Hawaii Department of Education to support youth in need of mental health support.

• There is no cost to you and paid for by the State of Hawaii.

• Here is a link to their flyer for more information.

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Dates to Remember

August 18 - Statehood Day Holiday - No School

August 28 - Professional Development Day - no school for students

September 4 - Labor Day - no school

September 18 - Ali‘iolani Professional Development Day - no school for students

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Kindness Quote

"It takes courage to be kind." -Maya Angelou

Attitude of Gratitude

Mahalo AES parents and families for attending our open house this week, we appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules. Thank you.

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First Two Weeks of School 8/7-8/17

• During the first two weeks of school, AES parents are allowed to walk their children to their classrooms and must leave campus by 8:05am.

• Students that are assigned to a 2nd floor classroom can be escorted to the building stairwell and dropped off there.

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Friendly Reminders

• Please pack a water bottle for your child everyday. PE starts next week.

• Label your child’s belongings, we have several unclaimed water bottles at the office.

• School ends at 2:15 pm M/Tu/Th/F, Wednesdays at 1:00pm. Students that are not picked up by 2:30 pm and 1:15 pm (on Wed.) will be escorted to the office.

• Remember to deposit money into your child’s meal accounts.

• Lastly, remember to turn in the beginning of the year forms to your teachers (meal application, MVA, Tech form, and others).

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Visitor Parking for AES Families

Starting Monday, 8/14, please do not park in the teachers’ parking stalls next to the cafeteria or parking stalls marked as “Staff”. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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Drop off/Pick up

• 6th Avenue - Kindergarten and 1st Grade

• 7th Avenue - 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

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A+ After School Updates

• There are a number of our AES students still waitlisted

• YMCA is short staff and looking to hire

• Here is the YMCA flier (approved by Honolulu Dist. Office)

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Dates to Remember

August 18 - Statehood Day Holiday - No School

August 28 - Professional Development Day - no school for students

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Kindness Quote

"KINDNESS - is a gift everyone can afford to give." -Unknown

Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you to the AES faculty and staff for making our first days back to school so special!

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First Two Weeks of School 8/7-8/17

• During the first two weeks of school, AES parents are allowed to walk their children to their classrooms and must leave campus by 8:05am.

• Students that are assigned to a 2nd floor classroom can be escorted to the building stairwell and dropped off there.

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Open House Dates

Aug 7 - 8:00-8:20 Gr 1 in the library first

Aug 8 - 8:00-8:20 Gr 2 in the library first (F204 & F205)

Aug 9 - 8:00-8:20 Gr 3 in the library first (A201 & A202)

Aug 9 - 8:30-9:45 Gr K orientation in the cafeteria​

Aug 10 - 8:00-8:20 Gr 4 in the library first (A203 & A204)

Aug 11 - 8:00-8:20 Gr 5 in the library first (A205 & A206)

There will also be a virtual component in case you can't make it to campus on your respective day(s).

• Grade 1 - 5 parents will report to the library at 8am for our Open House Welcome and Announcements.

• Kindergarten parents will report to the cafeteria at 8:30am.

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Visitor Parking for AES Families

• Visitor Parking is limited. We have only a few parking stalls at 6th Ave. However, AES families will be permitted to park in the staff parking lots on 6th and 7th Avenues during open house week. Please drive safely.

• After 8/14, Monday, please do not park in the teachers' parking stalls next to the cafeteria or parking stalls marked as "Staff". Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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Drop off/Pick up

• 6th Avenue - Kindergarten and 1st Grade

• 7th Avenue - 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

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Dates to Remember

August 1 - First day for Teachers

August 7 - First day of school for students (except for Kindergarten)

August 7-11 Open House - see above

August 18 - Statehood Day Holiday - No School

August 28 - Professional Development Day - no school for students

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Kindness Quote

"People, Passion, Purpose" - Superintendent Keith Hayashi