2021-2022AESニュース

Principal's Message

 

Aloha Parents,

 

I hope you are enjoying your 3-day weekend with loved ones!

 

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for your understanding as we held our professional development training on August 26th. Your support allows us to continue enhancing our teaching practices for the benefit of all our students.

 

Last week, our Kaimuki Complex schools came together to learn about Teacher Clarity. This powerful approach will equip our teachers to:

• Clearly Communicating Learning Intentions: Students will always know what they are learning and why it's important.

• Providing Success Criteria: Students will understand when they have achieved the learning intention (objective).

• Creating a Positive and Supportive Classroom Environment: Students will feel confident and motivated to learn.

 

Ali'iolani is dedicated to implementing Teacher Clarity to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. We believe this approach will empower our students to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential.

 

Mahalo for your continued support!

Leonard Padayhag, Principal

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Friendly Reminders​​​​

• Parking:

  • Starting Monday, teachers will return to parking at their normal parking stalls.

  • Please do not park in any marked parking stalls.

  • We have four visitor parking stalls at 6th avenue.

  • Mahalo for your cooperation

• Grades K-1, Drop off/ Pick up (6th Avenue)

• Grades 2-5, Drop off/ Pick up (7th Avenue)

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A+ After School Updates

• YMCA starts on 8/6, Tuesday after school

• Please contact YMCA for registration - do not turn in forms to the school office.

• YMCA Registration Update (coming soon)

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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

9/2 - Labor Day: Holiday (no school)

9/4 - McTeacher Night sponsored by 3rd Grade, 4-7pm Palolo McDonald's

9/16 - Picture Taking (House of Photography)

10/4 - PD Day - No School for students

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Keiki Kicks Soccer

• Register online at https://www.keikikicks.com/aliiolani

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Kindness Quote

“Kindness is making someone smile if only for a moment.”

—Random Acts of Kindness

Principal's Message

 

Aloha AES Ohana,

 

We are excited to share that our school is committed to enhancing teacher clarity in the classroom to ensure student success. Teacher Clarity is a professional development initiative aimed at improving teacher communication and instruction, making learning more effective and engaging for all students.

On August 26th, our teachers will be participating in professional development sessions focused on Teacher Clarity. They will learn strategies to:

• Clearly communicate Learning Intentions: Students will know exactly what is expected of them.

• Provide students with Success Criteria: Students will know when they have accomplished the learning objective.

• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment: Students will feel confident about themselves and know what their next steps are.

We believe that by focusing on Teacher Clarity, we can create a more equitable and effective learning environment for all students. We are excited to see the positive impact this initiative will have on your child's education.

 

Mahalo for your continued support.

Leonard Padayhag, Principal

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Friendly Reminders​​​​

• Parking:

  • Starting Monday, teachers will return to parking at their normal parking stalls.

  • Please do not park in any marked parking stalls.

  • We have four visitor parking stalls at 6th avenue.

  • Mahalo for your cooperation

• Grades K-1, Drop off/ Pick up (6th Avenue)

• Grades 2-5, Drop off/ Pick up (7th Avenue)

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​

A+ After School Updates

• YMCA starts on 8/6, Tuesday after school

• Please contact YMCA for registration - do not turn in forms to the school office.

• YMCA Registration Update (coming soon)

​

​

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

8/26 - Kaimuki Complex Professional Collaboration Day (no school for students)

9/2 - Labor Day: Holiday (no school)

9/16 - Picture Taking (House of Photography)

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Keiki Kicks Soccer

• Register online at https://www.keikikicks.com/aliiolani

​

Kindness Quote

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

—Desmond Tutu

Principal's Message

 

Aloha AES Ohana,

 

We want to express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to attend our recent Open House last week. Your presence and engagement were instrumental in making the event a success.

We value your partnership in your child's education and appreciate your interest in learning more about our school and your child's classroom. Your support and involvement are essential to our school community.

We look forward to a wonderful school year together!

 

Mahalo.

Leonard Padayhag, Principal

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Friendly Reminders​​​​

• Parking:

  • Starting Monday, teachers will return to parking at their normal parking stalls.

  • Please do not park in any marked parking stalls.

  • We have four visitor parking stalls at 6th avenue.

  • Mahalo for your cooperation

• Grades K-1, Drop off/ Pick up (6th Avenue)

• Grades 2-5, Drop off/ Pick up (7th Avenue)

• 8/12-8/21, Rainbow week

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​

A+ After School Updates

• YMCA starts on 8/6, Tuesday after school

• Please contact YMCA for registration - do not turn in forms to the school office.

• YMCA Registration Update (coming soon)

​

​

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

8/19 - Rainbow Days: Wear Blue

8/20 - Rainbow Days: Wear Purple

8/21 - Rainbow Days: Wear Rainbow

8/26 - Kaimuki Complex Professional Collaboration Day (no school for students)

9/2 - Labor Day: Holiday (no school)

9/16 - Picture Taking (House of Photography)

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Kindness Quote

“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” —Maya Angelou

Principal's Message

 

Aloha AES Ohana,

 

We’re off to an exciting start to the school year! Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these first few weeks together. Your partnership in helping your child adjust to their new classroom and routines is invaluable.
Starting tomorrow, we will begin wearing the different colors of the rainbow to help our keiki learn these essential colors. Please have your child join us for this fun school-wide activity.

 

Also, this Wednesday, we will have our open house from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Teachers will hold three repeat sessions to accommodate our families with multiple students in different grade levels. Parents/guardians only have to attend one session. Additionally, this Thursday is our Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for some delicious popcorn and snacks.

 

Mahalo for being a part of our school community.

Leonard Padayhag, Principal

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Friendly Reminders​​​​

• Parking:

  • Starting Monday, teachers will return to parking at their normal parking stalls.

  • Please do not park in any marked parking stalls.

  • We have four visitor parking stalls at 6th avenue.

  • Mahalo for your cooperation

• Grades K-1, Drop off/ Pick up (6th Avenue)

• Grades 2-5, Drop off/ Pick up (7th Avenue)

• 8/12-8/21, Rainbow week

• 8/14, Open House

• 8/15, Movie Night by FOA
   

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A+ After School Updates

• YMCA starts on 8/6, Tuesday after school

• Please contact YMCA for registration - do not turn in forms to the school office.

• YMCA Registration Update (coming soon)

​

​

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.

​

​

Dates to Remember

8/12-8/21 - Rainbow Days

8/14 - Open House, 1:15-3:00pm

8/15 - Movie Night by FOA, 6:30pm

8/16 - Statehood Day - No School

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Kindness Quote

“Kindness is like watching the sun begin to shine through the clouds after a rainy day.”
-Random Acts of Kindness

Principal's Message

 

Dear Aliʻiolani ʻOhana,

We're thrilled to welcome you back for another exciting school year! We hope your summer break was filled with joyful memories and time spent with loved ones.

This year holds exciting developments for our school community. We're sharpening our instructional practices to best support every keiki and fostering a strong sense of belonging for students, parents, and staff. Our new Hawaiian Studies program will deepen our connection to ʻOhana Way values like malama (care), hoʻihi (wisdom), and pono (righteousness).

Of course, we remain committed to providing a high-quality education for all our students through core subjects, STEM, Robotics, Career Exploration, and enriching after-school programs.

Important Dates and Information:
Welcome Back! All students return to campus on Tuesday, August 6th. Visit the school office to confirm your child's classroom assignment.

• Website: Our school website, https://www.aliiolanischool.com/, provides details about:

  • Pick-up times

  • Lunch deposits

  • School supplies

  • Other frequently asked questions

• Traffic Flow: To ease congestion, we'll continue designated drop-off and pick-up zones:

  • Lower grades - 6th Avenue

  • Upper grades - 7th Avenue

  • Thank you for your cooperation!

Welcome New Staff!
We extend a warm welcome to our new teachers and staff:

• Michelle Nakamura: Our new Student Services Coordinator, Ms. Nakamura brings over 20 years of experience in both public and private schools.

• Keilyn Ah Yat: Our new School Counselor, Mrs. Ah Yat, has 18 years of experience supporting students at the elementary level.

• Jasmine Chin: Our new special education teacher, Mrs. Chin was a student teacher last year at Ali‘iolani and has fostered a sense of belonging with our students.

Let's Make it a Great Year!

Our faculty and staff are eager to welcome back our students and create a year of success and achievement. We value your partnership and support.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

You can contact us at 808-730-0700 or directly email me, at leonard.padayhag@k12.hi.us.

Mahalo nui loa,
Leonard Padayhag
Principal
 

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Friendly Reminders​​​​​

• 8/5: NO school for students: Professional Development Day for Teachers

• 8/5, Kindergarten Orientation at 1pm in the Cafeteria

• 8/6, First day for all students (Welcome back!)

• Grades K-1, Drop off/ Pick up (6th Avenue)

• Grades 2-5, Drop off/ Pick up (7th Avenue)

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A+ After School Updates

• YMCA starts on 8/6, Tuesday after school

• Please contact YMCA for registration - do not turn in forms to the school office.

• YMCA Registration Update (coming soon)

​

​

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.

​

​

Dates to Remember

8/5, No school
8/6, First day for all students
8/15, Movie Night by FOA
8/16, Holiday no school

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Kindness Quote

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make”
—Jane Goodall