TS March cover - Mililani Uka Elementary

Egret Talk Story
March 31, 2015
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Phone: 627-7303
Fax: 627-7387
Attendance: 627-7303 ext. 1
Website: www.mililaniuka.org
Hui ‘O Mililani Uka
presents…
Spring Fling and
‘Aina Family Night April 17, 2015
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL- April 3, 2015 Good Friday
MILILANI UKA ELEMENTARY
School Year 2015-16
Draft 01/28/2015 subject to change
School Quarters
1st Qtr - July 29 - Oct. 2
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JULY 2015
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2nd Qtr - Oct. 13 - Dec. 17
AUGUST 2015
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SEPTEMBER 2015
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10 11 12
10 11 12 13 14 15
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
27 28 29 30
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May 26 Students' Last Day
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NOVEMBER 2015
M T W T F
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4th Qtr - Mar. 29 - May 26
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10 11
OCTOBER 2015
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3rd Qtr - Jan. 6 - Mar. 15
School Day
7:55 am - 2:05 pm (M,T,Th,F)
7:55 am - 12:25 pm (Wed. only)
July 29 Students' First Day
(Gr. 1-5)
(Gr. K check schedule)
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DECEMBER 2015
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10 11 12 13 14
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10 11 12
School Recesses
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Oct. 5 - 13 (Fall)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Dec. 18 - Jan 5 (Winter)
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
29 30
27 28 29 30 31
Mar. 16 - 28 (Spring)
Teacher Workdays
(NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
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JANUARY 2016
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8
9
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FEBRUARY 2016
M T W T F
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6
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10 11 12 13
MARCH 2016
T W T F
Oct 13
Professional Collaboration
3
Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Jan. 5
Teacher Workday
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Apr 25
Professional Collaboration
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
28 29
27 28 29 30 31
Day
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6
7
APRIL 2016
M T W T F
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1
2
8
9
School Recesses
Official State Holidays
PHONE 627-7303
1 - Absence Line
2 -Counselors
3 - SSC
4 - Health Aide
5 - A+ Program
6 - Office Staff
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MAY 2016
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10 11 12 13 14
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Teacher Institute Day
5
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Oct 12
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1
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3
8
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10 11 12
JUNE 2016
T W T F
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5
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8
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10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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24 25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31
26 27 28 29 30
OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAYS
July 3 Independence Day
Aug 21 Statehood Day
Sept 7 Labor Day
Nov 11 Veterans' Day
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 15 Presidents' Day
Mar 25 Good Friday
Mar 28 Kuhio Day (observed)
May 30 Memorial Day
June 10 Kamehameha Day
Ronald McDonald visits Mililani Uka Elementary School
Students in Kindergarten and First Grade were greeted at an assembly on Friday March 13,
2015 in the cafeteria, by Ronald McDonald. Ronald visited our school to talk to our students
about character. Ronald’s message touched on important themes such as, knowing that it’s
what is on the inside of a person that matters and that character is defined by the choices you
make when no one is looking. Ronald encouraged students to try their best and never give up.
Ronald surprised the students and some un-suspecting teachers by getting them up out of
their seats and on stage to help out with short skits to that demonstrated what good character
looks like. One of our favorites was Mrs. Porter (P9) and Mrs. Fujii (P8) who participated in a
skit about trustworthiness.
Pre-­‐school celebrates Dr. Seuss On Friday March 6th our pre-school students celebrated Dr. Seuss and opposites
by reading, “Green Eggs and Ham.” Students enjoyed a breakfast of green eggs
and ham made by their teachers. Our pre-schoolers really liked trying new things
and even got to help in the preparation of their breakfast. Reading and learning
can be tasty and fun!
Complex Choral Festival
On Tuesday March 10, 2015, the Complex Choral Festival was held in the Mililani
High School gymnasium. Under the direction of Mililani Uka Elementary School’s
Chorus Director, Mr. Puzon, The Egret Chorus wowed the audience with a trio of
melodious tunes. The night was filled with students singing from all of the (5)
elementary schools, a performance from the Mililani Middle School chorus and
the final school to perform was Mililani High School. All of the schools were
amazing and we are looking forward to next year’s festival.
Getting to Know You….
This month we have a very special person we would like to introduce you to. Her
name is Mrs. Tanouye and she is our new Vice-Principal. Mrs. Tanouye started
her teaching career at Kipapa Elementary School many years ago and has had
several positions with the Department of Education. She brings a wealth of
knowledge to her position here at Mililani Uka. One of her earliest memories as a
child was when she visited Liberty House with her mother and was told by a
fortune-teller that she would grow up to, “take care of children.” Mrs. Tanouye
has been building many relationships with our students, and also has children of
her own. She has three children, two sons and a daughter. Mrs. Tanouye has
been married for 39 years! (Congratulations) Mrs. Tanouye has proudly displayed
her family photos in her office. In her free time, Mrs. Tanouye enjoys sewing and
having High Tea. If you ask Mrs. Tanouye what her mantra is, she will tell you,
“Begin each day with a grateful heart, and count your blessings.” She also says
that her colleagues would say she is helpful. Be sure to stop in and visit our VicePrincipal, Mrs. Tanouye.
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It’s Spring again, and how better to celebrate our last Quarter of school than with
our Spring Fling & ‘Aina Family Night? Come and plant seeds, eat ono food,
watch our Egret Chorus sing and our Jump Rope Team dazzle you!
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This family-friendly event gives you, our voting Hui Ohana, a chance to see and
approve our operating budget for next year, as well as vote in our new Executive
Board Members. Along with the fun (and raffles) as we conduct our Hui General
Membership Meeting, we will recognize our amazing volunteers and departing Hui
Board Members.
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In addition, you will also have a chance to see what our keiki have done
throughout the year in the ‘Aina in the Schools Program, as presented by the
students themselves. Find out more about this amazing program, created through
the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation, in person and see how you can get involved.
Mililani Uka is currently the ”‘Aina in the Schools Featured School” and can be
found at https://kokuahawaiifoundation.org/aina .
Come and join us!
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May 5th is our Staff Appreciation Day! Tell your Uka
teachers and staff how much you appreciate them! We will
be offering our staff a luncheon and are asking for donations
to cover the catering costs and small gifts. We will also be
accepting desserts and salads to pamper our staff!
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Let’s show our gratitude for our dedicated and hardworking staff and teachers by
giving them a day full of celebration!
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Look for the flyer in your child’s backpack for more information.
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Volunteers are needed on the day of the event! If you have questions, please call
(808)627-7303 ext. 3054923 or email the Hui at info@huiomililaniuka.org.
UKA EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH
30 Gr. 4 Haleiwa Farms D4, D6
Gr.4 Bishop Museum D7, D8
Gr. 5 Complex Field Day
Scc/ Parent Share Out
APRIL
2 Hui 5pm (PCNC)
Papa John’s
3 Good Friday-No School
6 Pre-K and K Field Trip Zoo
8 Wear Red for Drug Free
9 Wear Purple for Purple Hands Pledge
10 Wear Blue for Uka Pride
Recycle 7:15-7:55 a.m. in front of the library
Grade 5 KidFit
Report Cards go home
13 Grade 5 ‘Aina lesson
14 Student Council Speeches 1 p.m.
15 Grade 5 Smilestone photos
16 Grade 4 and 5 Track Meet at MHS
17 Assembly Trustworthiness
Hui Spring Fling/ ‘Aina Night
May Day Schedule for the Week of May 18, 2015
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Wednesday May 20 Friday schedule school ends at 2:05 p.m.
May Day Greenery collection before and after school in front of the library.
Friday May 22, 2015 8:30 a.m. on the courts- Wednesday schedule school ends at 12:25
p.m. Parents may sign-out students for early release after May Day program ends in their
child’s classroom.
Please respect designated photo zones for grade level performances.
Notice and Request for Accommodations
If you are an individual with a disability, please contact the following personnel to make
arrangements for reasonable modifications and accessibility to school events at least 10 days in
advance of the event you wish to attend. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your
request. For Mililani Uka Elementary School events, please contact:
Vice Principal:
Dale Tanouye
Heather Wilhelm
or you may call the school office at: 627-7303