February 2015 Newsletter - Pu`u Kukui Elementary School

School Bulletin – February 2015
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway,
Wailuku, HI 96793
http://www.puukukui.k12.hi.us/
Main Office: (808) 727-3000
Health Room: (808) 727-3002
Vice Principal: (808)727-3021
PCNC: (808) 727-3028
Upcoming Events
Principal's Message
Aloha Puu Kukui Ohana!
As we move towards the start of 2015-2016, I would like to begin
sharing information with you about a change that will occur.
Our School Community Council has approved school uniforms
which will require students to wear uniforms Monday through
Thursday each week.
Uniforms will consist of our school t-shirt. The adoption of a
school uniform has been approved with the hopes that it will
foster a sense of `ohana and equality for all.
Fridays will remain days where students can choose to wear
non-school uniform options. Specific information regarding this
change in policy will be sent home in March.
Chad Okamoto, Principal
Attention Pu'u Kukui Parents!
Text Messaging now available from School
Connects!
School Connects is our automated phone service that we use to
get important messages home to our families. If you would like to
receive our messages via text please text Join to 56360.
*Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the
subscriber's plan with their mobile phone carrier.*
February 16
Presidents Day – No Students
February 28
Spring Fling – PTSA Event
March 13
Teacher Planning & Collaboration
Day – No Students
March 16-20
Spring Break
March 26
Kuhio Day – No Students
March 29
Maui 5K for Kids, 7am, Ma`alaea
Triangle – registration required
Kindergarten Registration
Open
Pu`u Kukui Elementary School
is currently accepting
Kindergarten and new
student registrations for the
2015-2016 school year.
Please visit our office for
registration forms, MondayFriday, 9:00am – 1:00pm.
If you are interested in a
campus tour, please reach
out to our PCNC Facilitator,
Christine Hamilton at 808-7273028.
Mahalo!
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Proactive Ponderings with Mr. Dillon
February is Win-Win
This month we are focusing on Habit #4, “Think Win-Win”. Our students demonstrated this at a
recent assembly where they came up with a creative solution that met the needs of all the girls and
boys involved. In choosing a group mascot they came up with “Uni-saur” - a Win-Win solution for a
team divided between selecting unicorn and dinosaur mascots. To select only one would have
been Win-Lose.
Of all the habits, it is Win-Win that requires creativity on the part of the problem solver. When faced
with a dilemma, it is the Win-Win thinker that will devise a solution that benefits everyone.
Win-Win Driving
In our parking lot and student loading areas we rely on parents to make driving choices that are
Win-Win. In addition to making these areas safer for everyone (win), the process will be faster
(another win) and you will be setting an appropriate example for your child (yet another win).
Please help us to avoid the following “Win-Lose” scenarios, all of which have been reported.
Please AVOID:
Parking along the red curbs to walk children into the campus. Use only marked stalls. This blocks
driving lanes and puts pedestrians into danger without crosswalks. In the rear of campus cars have
been observed parking along the red curb when there are many open stalls just a short walk
ahead. Instead of stopping short and/or lingering in the yellow loading zones, pull all the way
forward and keep good-byes short and sweet. Failure to consider the drivers behind you can cause
back-up, impatience, and speeding. Please continue to drive with aloha even when others do not.
One moment of impatience could have serious consequences.
Blue Tickets
In the 3rd Quarter, the Pu`u Kukui Staff will be distributing Blue Tickets to students that demonstrate
the 7 Habits. Staff will be looking to “catch” students that apply the 7-Habits during recess, lunch,
and before and after school. Students can redeem the tickets for early lunch dismissal and there will
be a Blue Ticket Raffle each Friday for a chance to select from the 7 Habits prize box.
Ball Drive
The Student Council would like to announce their 3rd Quarter Ball Drive. If you would like to donate
any new or lightly used balls, you may do so at the drop off receptacle in the Main Office. We will
accept playground balls, soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs and more.
Mr. Dillon
Box Tops for Education
Calling all Box Tops! Pu`u Kukui is seeking Box Tops for our final
submission for this school year. Our deadline to postmark Box Tops is
March 2, 2015; please send any and all Tops to school by February 12th
(just before Spring Break).
If you are interested in volunteering to count and package Box Tops the
week of February 23-27, please reach out to Crissy Hamilton at 808-7273028. Mahalo nui loa!
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Maui 5K for Kids
Mark your calendar! The Maui 5K for Kids is coming soon. Preregister by March 14 th online and save $5 off of
your entry fee. Please keep an eye out for race information and entry forms going home with students later
this month. All entries support Maui schools and Pu`u Kukui Elementary specifically when you choose us as
your donor school on your application.
Na Pua No‘eau
Coll-EDGE Bound 808, Sunday, February 8, 12:00-3:00 pm. Please note, the focus for this event is from K to 5th
grade only.
Pre-registration is required for the fun activities that are designed to engage students into thinking about
careers & professions.
Contact Oahu Morando at 984-3364 orohua@hawaii.edu
Visit Na Pua No‘eau’s website at: www.npn.uhh.hawaii.edu
*This is not a Deptartment Of Education sponsored event
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PTSA Message
Aloha Parents!
Our Spring Fling will be coming up on Saturday, February 28th from 2 – 6 pm. We’ve got a fun-filled day
planned for you and your ‘Ohana!
Silent Auction ~ Craft Fair ~ Student Arcade ~ Bounce House ~ Food Trucks
Photo Booth - Magic Show ~ Student Variety Show
Student Arcade
The arcade will take scrips only - Games cost only 1 scrip! We will be pre-selling scrips at a discounted rate of
25 scrips for $20 before school and after school in front of the office and by the cafeteria on Thursday,
February 26th and Friday, February 27 th. Scrips will also be sold at the event
We are currently looking for the following:
 Grade Level Volunteers for Student Arcade. Each grade level will have its own game booth in the
arcade. Proceeds from that booth will go directly to them.
 Please contact your child’s teacher if you can help with the construction of the game or have
materials to donate.
 Look out for a sign up sheet for students to work the game booth that will be coming home. Please
support your child in their efforts to volunteer!
Prize Booth Donations - We will have an “Ohana Spring Fling Prize Donation” box in the office.
Items needed are:
 books
 games
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toys
school supplies
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crafts
bags
Volunteers for Individual Class Silent Auction Art Project
Each individual class has the opportunity to enter something into our Silent Auction. Proceeds from the
auction will go towards purchasing a kiln for our school! Teachers are extremely busy this time of year
preparing your child for the State testing coming up … a parent that can help to organize, and carry out this
project for them would be greatly appreciated! Your PTSA has $50 budgeted for each class to purchase
supplies for this project.
Donations for Silent Auction
Tap into your network of friends, family, classmates, neighbors and business associates. Can your company
donate an item for our silent auction? Do you know someone or went to school with someone that can make
a donation? We need your donations!
Every item donated is pure profits for the school. Your donation will help to ensure our ‘Ohana Spring Fling is a
success. All donations are tax deductible. Donation forms are available in the school office. You can send
your donated items to your child’s teacher or drop them off at the office.
Most Wanted Items:
 Hotel Accommodations
 Activities/Shows/Concerts
 Lessons – art, surfing, swim, music and etc.
 Personal Trainer
 Rounds of Golf
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Gift Certificates – stores & restaurants
Themed Gift Baskets
Autographed Memorabilia
Jewelry
Please contact us at: puukukuiptsa@gmail.com or call Desiree at (808) 344-0070
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