Here's - Iao School

Dear Iao Ohana,
School resumes on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Also, the "Free" AfterSchool Program Session #3 (sponsored by Uplinks) begins tomorrow,
Tuesday. Students can attend their classes only if they received a
confirmation letter from their homeroom teacher.
Menu for the Week of January 19 - 23, 2015:
Monday,
January 19
Tuesday, January
20
Wednesday,
January 21
Thursday,
January 22
Friday, January
23
Martin Luther
King Jr.
Holiday -
BREAKFASTCinnamon Waffle,
Sausage Links,
Apple Juice,
Applesauce
BREAKFASTStrawberry Banana
Yogurt,
WG Toast, Apple
Juice, Peaches
BREAKFASTFrench Toast, Grape
Juice, Papaya &
Pineapples
Choice: Cold Cereal,
WG Toast, Apple
Juice, Applesauce
Choice: Cold Cereal,
WG Toast, Apple
Juice, Peaches
Choice: Cold Cereal,
WG Toast, Grape
Juice, Papaya &
Pineapples
BREAKFASTPortuguese
Sausage, Rice,
Apple Juice, Mixed
Fruits
LUNCH - Hot Dog
w/Bun
LUNCH - Creole
Macaroni
LUNCH - Chicken
Nuggets
SCHOOL
CLOSED
2014-2015 Calendar of Events
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January 2015
19
Martin Luther King Day - School Closed
20-22 Math STAR Testing
20
After-School Program Session #3 begins
22
Maui District Spelling Bee
23
Grade Level Semester Activities
23
Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
24
Select Band Auditions
26-30 Language Arts STAR Testing
26
Valentine's Box Tops Collection #1
28
Valentine's Box Tops Collection #2
30
Valentine's Box Tops Collection #3
30
Last day to register for After-school program
30
Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
31
Toyota's "Dream Car" Art Contest deadline
February
2 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #4
Choice: Cold Cereal,
WG Toast, Apple
Juice, Mixed Fruits
LUNCH - Roast
Turkey
4 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #5
4 School Community Council Meeting
6 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #6
6 Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
6-7 Select Band Camp
9 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #7
9 Select Band Concert @Baldwin Aud.
11 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #8
13 Valentine’s Box Tops Collection #9
13 Valentine’s Dance (Tentative Date)
13 Quarter 3 Progress Report
13 Renaissance Scholarship Deadline
13 Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
14 Happy Valentine’s Day!
16 Presidents’ Day - No School
19 Kung Hee Fat Choy!
(Chinese New Year)
20 Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
27 Tutti Frutti Band Fundraiser
Here's What's Going On at Iao School
1. STAR Math Testing for all students this week, January 20-22;
STAR Reading next week
Q: What does STAR mean?
A: Standardized Testing And Reporting
STAR testing will begin this week in Math and continue the following week in Language Arts.
This will be the 2nd administration of STAR testing this year and it is an important tool in
tracking our students progress. It also gives us a chance to recognize students who are doing well
academically. Awards will be given in each grade level.
Parents/Guardians are asked to make sure your child goes to bed early, comes to school on time,
have a healthy breakfast, and a great attitude.
2. Buzzzz....Maui District Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 22,
2015
Best wishes and good luck to 6th grader Michael Wong and 7th grader
Jason Huynh, both representing Iao School at the Maui District Spelling
Bee. The competition will be held this Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the
Baldwin High School Auditorium. This event is open to the general public
and no admission will be charged. The top two spellers in each district
advance to the final competition on Oahu. Participants are from grades 4
through 8. Please attend to support Michael and Jason!
3. Quarter 2/Semester 1 Grade Level Activity - Friday,
January 23, 2015
Students who did not return the required permission form and monies
are still required to attend school. It is a regular school day and
attendance will be taken. Classes and activities will be provided for
these students on campus. School lunch will also be served.
*Grade 6 - Movie "Paddington" at the Maui Mall Megaplex 12
Theatre
Students must bring their school ID and not more than $6 to purchase a kid pack (preordered)
Cell phone, electronic devices and valuables are not allowed.
If you have any questions, please have your child see Mrs. Ellen Bienia in Room J-203
or call 984-5610 ext. 238 or email: Ellen_Bienia@notes.k12.hi.us
*Grade 7 - Camp Maluhia Hike/Swimming (TBD) 8:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.
Lunch: Home lunch needs to be provided.
Water: Bring a large bottle of water or water jug. (Hint: place in plastic bag
just in case it leaks/condensation.)
Hiking: Sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen and hats/caps are
recommended.
Swimming: Swimsuit can be worn under their uniform. In a bag, pack a
towel, change of clothes, and a plastic bag for wet laundry.
Clothing: 7th graders must come in their uniform. It is recommended that
students wear shorts (shorts length must be longer than the longest
fingertip) and short sleeve Iao T-shirt as it tends to get warm while hiking.
Absolutely no cell phones, iPods, or electronics. Please review parent letter
for details.
If you have any questions, please call Mr. Phil Offerman at (808) 984-5610.
*Grade 8 - Outdoor Field Activities, Talent Show, Movies, and
Lunch On Campus
No permission form required.
4. Music Notes....Music Festival Audition reminders for
Saturday, January 24th
Students who signed up to audition, must report to the Iao School
Bandroom by 7:45 a.m.
Any type of clothing, lanyard, jacket, P.E. uniform, etc. that identifies his/
her school are not permitted to wear.
Also, instrument cases with the school name on it is not allowed in the
audition room.
Q: When will my child know if he/she gets selected?
A: Within a few days, your child will be notified by his/her band
instructor if he/she qualified for select band.
If you have any questions, please call Mr. Kuraya at 984-5610 ext. 256
or email: David_Kuraya@notes.k12.hi.us
5. NAEP - a national test for randomly selected 8th graders
6. Renaissance News.....
Renaissance Scholarship Applications are now
available in the front office lobby
Students may apply for these subject areas;
1. English Language Arts
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. Physical Education/Health
6. Fine Arts - includes Art, Japanese, Band, Leadership, News Writing and Polynesian
Culture
7. Vo-Tech - includes Keyboarding, Media, and BPA
*Important Note: Students may apply for more than one subject area but may be a first
place recipient for only one subject area scholarship.
And finally, the deadline for students' completed application forms will be due Friday,
February 13th which can be turned in to the front office and placed in my box labeled J.
HIGA.
Baldwin Complex News
Baldwin High School Upcoming Events
Jan. 21 - FAFSA Workshop, Bldg. N Computer Lab, 5:30 pm
Feb. 6 - Registration Cards due for SY 2015-2016
Pu'u Kukui Upcoming Events
Jan. 20 - PTSA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Library
Jan. 22 - District Spelling Bee, Baldwin H.S.
Feb. 28 - Spring Fling, Silent Auction & Rummage Sale (PTSA Fundraiser)
Waihee Elementary Upcoming Events
Jan. 20 - Report Card Distribution
Jan. 20 - SCC Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 22 - PTA Board Meeting @ 5 p.m.
Jan. 30 - Student of the Month
A Quick Reminder!
>TOYOTA'S "DREAM CAR" ART CONTEST
Toyota is running an art contest. Deadline to drop off entries to Toyota is
January 31st. If it is dropped off to Mrs. Ishikawa, deadline is January 26th.
Theme is "Dream Car". Must be drawn landscape style, on 11" x 17" paper.
Students may win $100, mini Ipad, &/or an all-expense paid trip to Japan.
Come to room F-101 for more information. You may also contact Contest
Coordinator Jennifer Pang at 808-371-2882 or email jpang@pangcomm.com for
information.