CATCH THE READING BUG: The Kaneohe Public Library will be holding it’s annual summer reading program beginning June 8 – July 11, 2008. Children receive weekly incentives, participation certificates and award certificates to buy books at the Friends of Kaneohe Library book sale. Pre-registration begins June 1, 2008. Log on to http:www.hawaii.gov/kaneohepl for more information. UH RAINBOW BASEBALL CAMPS: Camps for novice to advanced level baseball players ages 7 – 18 years old available in the office. Camp dates are: July 4-6, July 25-27 and August 2-3. Call 956-6247 or email uhbsb@hawaii.edu for more information. Health Update Strep Throat: Students must be treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school. Pink Eye: Students may return to school when symptoms of red, itchy, sore, watery eyes with discharge are no longer present. RECYCLING AT KANEOHE: Kaneohe Elementary has just acquired a large recycling bin, which is located in the top parking lot. We encourage you to recycle as it helps raise money for the school in a way that requires no selling. The bin accepts aluminum, glass, plastic 1 and 2, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, white and colored office paper. The bin is partitioned into three sections for HI-5 glass, HI-5 plastic and HI-5 aluminum. When depositing these recyclables, deposit them loose in the mixed containters section. Please do not deposit them in plastic bags. Below are some directions for recyclable deposited: Aluminum cans - Rinse - Deposit loose in MIXED CONTAINERS section Glass bottles and jars - Rinse - Remove lids and tops - Labels OK - Deposit loose in MIXED CONTAINERS section Plastic containers (look for the plastic number code in a triangle embossed on plastic containers.) 1 & 2 - Rinse, remove lids and tops - Deposit loose in MIXED CONTAINERS section Newspaper - Remove magazines and glossy inserts - Deposit loose in PAPER section Cardboard - Corrugated cardboard only - NO cereal boxes, detergent boxes, tissue boxes, etc. - MUST flatten boxes - Deposit in PAPER section White office paper - White bond paper only - NO colored paper, envelopes, junk mail, tape, stick-on labels, rubber bands, magazines, newspaper - MUST be separately sealed in bag or box - Deposit full paper bag/box in PAPER section Colored office paper - Colored bond paper only - NO envelopes, junk mail, tape, stick-on labels, rubber bands, magazines, newspaper - MUST be separately sealed in bag or box - Deposit full paper bag/box in PAPER section ---------------------------------------------- Please complete and return to the main office by Monday, June 2, 2008 if your child(ren) will not be attending Kaneohe Elementary or King Intermediate next school year. _____My child(ren) will not be returning to Kaneohe Elementary School in SY 2008-2009. _____My 6th grade child will not be attending King Intermediate School next year. NAME________________________________GRADE______ RM______ SCHOOL ATTENDING:____________________________________________ SEW A LEI FOR MEMORIAL DAY-DUE TOMORROW: You are invited to participate in the making of lei for more than 50,000 graves of men and women whose service to our country will always be remembered. We encourage you to participate in this activity with your child as it is an opportunity for your child to show citizenship and to express their aloha to those who devoted their lives defending and preserving our national freedom. Lei should be made of fresh flowers or ti leaves and measure 20 – 24 inches before tying. All lei must be tied. We will be collecting the lei tomorrow, May 23. Please send your lei to the office by 8:30 as we will then transport the lei to the collection site. Thank you in advance for your donation. KANEOHE ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM FAIR Kaneohe Elementary proudly invites you to attend our Annual Curriculum Fair Wednesday and Thursday, May 28 and 29, 2008 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. Cafeteria and Library The students have worked hard all year and will be displaying their projects, writing and artwork. CONGRATULATIONS SUPERSTARS 4TH QUARTER: Congratulations Superstars for your efforts: K/3 Hunter Park, Taylor Cuaresma; K/4 Tanner Park, Maia Ishihara; K/5 Teilyr Kahanu, Sienna Lee; K/7 Trinity-Marie Makainai-Maiava, Kelli Nekomoto; K/8 Bryce Duarte, Kawehi Soares-Haae; 1/9 Tevin Takata, Jayden Remedios; 1/10 Legend Kahumoku, Rheannon Ramos; 1/11 Jennika Odo, Zanen-Storm Samoa; 2/15 Lara Sato, Nanea Kalama; 2/16 Jordan Malloe; 2/17 Alexandrea Baptista, John Cazinha; 2/18 Jenica Paz, Ikaika Palea; 3/13 Tia Ho-Abordo, Taylor Malloe; 3/14 Elizabeth Polendey, Danielle Pratt; 3/25 Brittney Whiting, Shelbi Contrades; 4/21 Tee Goda, Kaitlyn Kukino; 4/22 Liam Nelson, Emily Kukino; 4/23 Jaimie Inamine, Nalu (Jarrett) Helm; 5/27 Corey Haumea, Keola Woo; 5/28 Lisa Imamura; 5/29 Brenden Rapahel; 6/31 Brandon Makekau, Karlee Kawaa-Bortmas; 6/32 Kade Tatsumi, Marius Kokualani. CONGRATULATIONS HALL OF FAMERS FOR 4TH QUARTER: Congratulations Hall of Famers, 3 times Superstar Awardees: Grade 2: Jenica Paz & Ikaika Palea Grade 3: Shelbi Contrades & Elizabeth Polendey Grade 5: Keola Woo & Lisa Imamura Grade 6: Kade Tatsumi STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK: Thank you so much for such a glorious week of continuous appreciation from our school ohana. On Monday, we were invited to onolicious treats while a special guest read stories to our students. We were greeted with a tasty omelet on Tuesday morning made by the caring hands of our parents and grandparents. On Wednesday we enjoyed the relaxing massages, which provided stress relief to our body and spirit. Today we were treated with supplies from our wish list of which we can't thank you enough. We look forward to the tasty bento's tomorrow and please know that we will be smiling as we eat. We can't thank you enough for your support and generosity; we appreciate each and every one of you for all your effort and kindness. Mahalo! ALOHA BOOK DONORS FOR MAY & JUNE: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for May and June! We appreciate your generosity! K/5 Michael Garce; K/7 Justin Igawa & Carlee Kasadate; K/8 Connor Possedi, David Torres, Brycen Watson & Jessica Macalino; 1/11 Ryan Ho, Summer Bass & Laina Jumawan; 1/12 Keely Thompson; 2/15 Ryan Matsukawa; 2/16 Caleb Torres; 3/13 Amy Kawatani; 3/14 Emily Uyehara; 3/25 Joseph Vith; 4/22 Cera Soma & Christian Kyle-Cummings; 4/23 Brendan Odo; 5/28 Lisa Imamura & Lauren Robin; 5/29 Sean Kamaunu & Kimberly Imamura; 6/31 Joelle Brighter, Anissa LeeHang, Dayne Kaawalauole & David Lyon; 6/34 Lane Hosaka & Haunani Soares-Haae. WINNERS OF THE SPRING FUNDRAISER: We had a three-way tie for the Spring Fundraiser. Three students sold 103 snack packs and all received WII’s. They are Faith Kiyabu K/3, Skyer Lee K/5 and Tee Goda 4/21. Congratulations to all three students! JPO COMPETITION: Congratulations to all JPO's for your effort and stamina in preparing for the JPO Competition last Friday. With their clean moves and confident steps, the JPO's were able to score 100 points. We are all so very proud of you! BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION: Please turn in your Boxtops labels to your child's classroom teacher by May 23, 2008 for the 4th quarter. The class with the most Boxtops will win $25 for their class to spend. If your child(ren) will not be attending Kaneohe Elementary or King Intermediate next school year. Please complete and return to the main office as soon as possible (copy,paste, print) _____My child(ren) will not be returning to Kaneohe Elementary School in SY 2008-2009. _____My 6th grade child will not be attending King Intermediate School next year. NAME________________________________GRADE______ RM______ SCHOOL ATTENDING:____________________________________________ MAY DAY APPRECIATION!: Thank you to all who worked so hard and sacrificed so much to put on such a magnificent May Day Program. Thank you to teachers and staff for all your hard work, researching, teaching and coaching your students to success. A big mahalo to the May Day Committee headed by Mrs. Pfaltzgraff for their hard work in preparing for this glorious event. Many admired the beautiful stage which was decorated with greenery and flowers donated by families of Kaneohe Elementary. A special thanks to the Hida family for taking charge of the stage preparation. Thank you to the Kumu's, Aunty Gina and Uncle Mark for their expertise in teaching the hula to the court keiki and for lending us their musicians to provide live music for the program. Much appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Araki for providing the sound system so you could hear the melodies of the decades. Special thanks to Mrs. Lindley for helping with the court procession. We were grateful to have the 5 wonderful policemen, Mr. Ardren, Mr. Towne, Mr. Nakama, Mr. Nishida and Mr. Tjomsland who helped to provide a safe environment for all of us. A special thank you to all of you who made all this effort worthwhile as you applauded, admired and praised the performers; it's you who made this day especially special! Royal Court King: Drayton Aki Queen: Sidney Palea Island Princess Kahili Bearer Attendant Niihau - Raven Wood, Mitchell Ho, Alyssa Tanigawa Kauai - Trystin Ramos, Reece Goo, Ku'uli'i Hanohano Oahu - Joelle Apo, Jacob Apo, Deja Miyasato Molokai - Rachael Keane, Lane Hosaka, Brooklynn Noa Lanai - Anissa Leehang, Stone Needham, Kimberly Imamura Maui - Aiyana Aipia, Daniel Hayashi, Samantha Hida Kahoolawe - Kaitlyn Thater, Tyler Kon, Tiffany Pascua Hawaii - Courtney Malina, Brandon Makekau, Keikilani Hussey Conch Shell - Marques Asato, Jordan Wong, Kanale Salva Royal Conch Shell - Isaiah Nache, Michael Souza Flag Bearers - Cory Haumea, Codey Cruz Lei/Cape - Anuhea Ignacio, Paige Matsuki Nikki Imanaka, Brittany Bardsley-Marcial Royal Kahili - Pono Wong, Wyatt Allen Ladies in Waiting - Mahealani Rowlan, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren WRITING CONTEST WINNERS: Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Contest Grade 4: Casey Ibara, 1st Place Cera Soma, 2nd Place Grade 6: Maile Butler, 1st Place Kylie Haitsuka, 2nd Place Hawaii Education Association's Writing Contest Poetry Writing, Grades 4 - 6 Sidney Palea, 2nd Place Jaimie Inamine, 1st Honorable Mention Willie Ewaliko, 4th Honorable Mention Poetry Writing, Grades 1 – 3 Lara Sato, 1st Place Hunter Fujitani, 3rd Place Kela Villalobos, 2nd Honorable Mention Jarred Hee, 3rd Honorable Mention Ho'okela Hanohano, 4th Honorable Mention Write in the Middle Essay Contest Aiyana Aipia is one of 15 district finalists in the category of Voice. In addition to the district finalist 3 additional outstanding student writers were selected. Two of them are, Ethan Hill and Aaron Umiamaka. BOOK FAIR: Our annual Book Fair will be held next week, May 12 through 15, Monday through Thursday from 7:50 to 3:30 P.M. Parents are welcome to visit the Book Fair before and after school. Thank you for supporting our school through your purchases at the Book Fair. We appreciate it! A big thank you from the 6th grade class for helping them to collect 609 stuffed animals that were donated to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii through the “Show You Care and Share a Bear Program”. BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION: Please turn in your Boxtops labels to your child's classroom teacher by May 23, 2008 for the 4th quarter. The class with the most Boxtops will win $25 for their class to spend. TAKE A BREAK FOR BOOKS: Our annual Take a Break For Books read aloud is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2008 as part of Staff Appreciation Week. We are looking for parents who would be willing to read in the classrooms or to donate refreshments. If you are interested, please contact Kris Wong at 239-4586 or email her at kmwong@hawaiiantel.net. You may also contact our PCNC Laraine Kawakami at 233-5633 ext 257 in the mornings or ext 234 in the afternoons if you have any questions. BOOK FAIR: Our annual Book Fair will be held between May 12 and 15, Monday through Thursday from 7:50 to 3:30 P.M. Parents are welcome to visit the Book Fair before and after school. Previewing for students will take place May 7th through May 9th. Thank you for supporting our school through your purchases at the Book Fair. We appreciate it! HEALTH CONCERNS: We have had several cases of Strep Throat with symptoms of fever, sore throat, stomachache and coughing. Students must be treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school. Pink eye or Conjunctivitis with symptoms of red, itchy, sore, watery eyes with discharge has also been reported. Students may return to school when there are no longer symptoms. CONTRABAND: Please do not have your children bring the following contraband items to school: Pokemon cards, laser pointers, gameboys, handheld electronics, walkmans, CD players, skateboards, radios, and heelies. Cellphones are permitted but must be put away or handed over to the teacher for safekeeping. Large amounts of money should not be brought to school either as it may be lost or misplaced. Thank you for your cooperation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Email to the school: If you have any comments, suggestions or concerns about Kaneohe Elementary School, please let us know. Laraine_Kawakami/KANEOHE/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us Comments/Suggestions/Concerns: Name: _______________________________ Child's Name: ________________________ Grade: _____ Room: ___ APRIL ALOHA BOOK DONORS: Thank you book donors for April. K/3 Amanda Fujita; K/4 Azure Ho; K/5 Kai Oda; 1/11 Jennika Odo & Skylin Tokashiki; 1/12 Kain Lyman & Sydney Settsu; 2/15 Tristine Rodrigues; 2/16 Chelsey Oda; 2/17 Blaine Jumawan; 3/13 Michiko Aizawa-Smith & Jacob Koikoinui-Tomimoto; 4/21 Reymie Lum & Tara Watts; 4/22 Emma Ishihara; 4/23 Madison Zeilenga; 5/27 Maverik Hudson; 5/28 Reece Goo & Austin Pang Kee; 5/29 Tiffany Pascua; 6/32 Ethan Hill; 6/34 Tyler Kon & Robin Lum. MUSEUM OF ART CHILDREN'S PAINTING CONTEST: Congratulations to the following students who are Windward District winners in the Mokichi Okada Children's Painting Contest. The District Awards Ceremony was held on April 5, and the State Awards Ceremony will be held on June 7, 2008 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Their paintings will be on display at the Honolulu Academy of Arts from June 7 until June 14, 2008. Grade 1: Justice Naehu & Keely Thompson Grade 3: Jared Hee & Sierra Lee Grade 6: Nikki Imanaka Nikki Imanaka's painting was selected as Windward District's Best of Show and will entered for international judging at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Japan. Congratulations all award recipients! SIGHT IS BEAUTIFUL CONTEST WINNERS: Congratulations to the following students who won awards in the Sight is Beautiful Contest. Zone Competition: Division IV, Grades 5 & 6: Shelby Mendes, 3rd Place. Division III: Grades 3 & 4: Michiko Aizawa-Smith, 2nd Place Division IV: Grades 5 & 6: Shelby Mendes, 1st Place & Tiffany Pascua, 3rd Place. CONGRATULATIONS SUPERSTARS: Congratulations Superstars, you did a terrific job last quarter! K/3 Shaden Abejon, Kobie Bridges; K/4 Mckenzie Apao, Zeke Adkins; K/5 Michael Garce, Kai Oda; K/7 Carlee Kasadate, Maximus Hudson; K/8 Pokii Baker, Nicholas Yara; 1/9 Kaycee Hirano, Christopher Castillo; 1/10 Isaiah Negrone, Emma Starkman; 1/11 Paris Kinimaka; 1/12 Noah Chung, Malissa Barros; 2/15 Kamryn Yoneshige, Elizabeth Elliott; 2/16 Vladimir Hirdovo, Caleb Torres; 2/17 Irvin Oba, Jr., Ryan Matsukawa; 2/18 Angela Bautista-Lopez, Daymien Bunao; 3/13 Kade Shiroma, Shore Crawford; 3/25 Kawehi Walker; 4/21 Tara Watts, Simon Peter Pauole; 4/22 Angel Banta, Lauren Condon; 4/23 Perry Arrasmith, Madison Zeilenga; 5/27 Meme Batty; 5/28 Melia Ann Paekukui; 5/29 Kainani Peters, Kekai Kiaaina; 6/31 Atea Arquette, Ari Campbell; 6/32 Alika Sakurai, Jared Luke. CONGRATULATIONS HALL OF FAMERS: Congratulations Hall of Famers! Hall of Famers are three time superstar awardees. Grade 2: Kamryn Yoneshige, Daymien Bunao Grade 4: Tara Watts Grade 3: Shore Crawford Grade 6: Atea Arquette PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT TOPCS: SNACKS AT SCHOOL: Please remind your children that there is no sharing of snacks at school. There are many children with food allergies that pose a danger to their health. Students may know that they are not supposed to eat certain foods, but when tempted, may not be able to resist. There is also the risk of bacteria that may be passed through sharing of snacks. STRAIGHT HOME AFTER SCHOOL: Please remind your child to go straight home after school. Please avoid having them play in the playground as there is no after school supervision. Many children think it’s okay to play in the playground if they see others playing there, therefore worrying parents who are either waiting for them in the car, or waiting for them to arrive at home. We know that it is natural for children to want to stay and play in the playground after school. Just remind them that the area is reserved for the A+ program, and that may help them to understand that they must go straight home after the bell rings. Having students go home right after school also limits altercations of fights and graffiti on the school campus. Also, please remind your child not to accept or ask for rides from anyone but yourself. If the weather is not conducive to walking home, have a plan for your child to follow. For example if it is raining, wait for mom to pick you up, or call home for a ride. ARRIVAL IN THE MORNING: Please remind your child to enter their classrooms through the front door in the morning before school. Since there is no supervision before school, students are told to wait in an orderly manner outside the front door of their classroom. Sometimes waiting near the back door where no one is watching may pose a safety concern if they were to get hurt and no one is around. Thank you for sharing these concerns with your child(ren). We appreciate your support and understanding in helping Kaneohe Elementary promote a safe and healthy environment. We appreciate it! SHOW YOU CARE AND SHARE A BEAR: The 6th graders will be collecting new or gently used teddy bears or stuffed animals to donate to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii. The 6th graders will be on the walkway next week, April 21st to 25th in the morning before school between 7:15 and 7:45 near building F. If you have an extra teddy bear or stuffed animal that you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please remember to bring it to school. SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION: Kaneohe Elementary School is the designated Castle Complex site for summer school for students post-Kindergarten through Post-5thgrade. Applications will be available in the main office from April 11, 2008. Summer School Dates: June 13- July 11, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. No School on Friday, July 4, 2008 Registration will be on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Kaneohe Elementary Cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. You must register in person. This policy is in effect to assure that everyone will be given a fair chance to register on a first come, first served basis. ACCELERATED READER POINT CLUB!: Congratulations to the following student who has earned 250 points or more in the Accelerated Reader Program: Grade 5: Maverik Hudson Congratulations to the following students who have earned 100 points or more: Grade 3: Tyler Ebisuya & Emily Pasch Grade 4: Troy Ishihara & Peter Johnson Grade 5: Marques Asato, Douglas Barbieto, Matthew Bennett, Joseph Gomes, Reece Goo, Ku’uli’i Hanohano, Mitchell Ho, Kimberly Imamura, Lisa Imamura, Shelby Mendes, Deja Miyasato, Randi Nishida & Jordan Wong Grade 6: Samantha Hida, Ethan Hill & Katie Noborikawa Congratulations to the following students who have earned 50 points or more: Grade 2: Lauryn Pisciotto Grade 3: Misha Chun, Daisy Daniels, Ho’okela Hanohano Grade 4: Cara Haitsuka, Elasia Hamilton, Allison Hara, Jarrett Helm, Casey Ibara, Michael Murakami & Brendan Odo Grade 5: Jacob Apo, Brittany Bardsley-Marcial, Maile Craighead, Sharmaine Dulig, Maria Annabelle Mesina, Raegan Nakama, Trystin Ramos, Lauren Robin, Cody Silvis, Brooke Souza, Alyssa Tanigawa, Brandon Uyehara & Jadine Wong Grade 6: Matthew Bishop, Kylie Haitsuka, Nikki Imanaka, Kolby Matsushima, Shelly Nishimura, Jayme Pisciotto & Aaron Umiamaka MAY DAY FLOWERS AND GREENERY NEEDED: Our May Day Program is coming up soon. We need your donations of flowers and greenery to decorate the stage. If you have any of the following, please drop it off near the lower field on Thursday, May 1st in the morning. We appreciate all that you can donate. Ti leaves (stalks or leaves) ferns palm fronds heliconia Monstera leaves ginger Bird of Paradise Bougavillea other sturdy plants banana stumps PERFECT ATTENDANCE 3RD QUARTER: Kindergarten: Aisha Yamamoto, Meiling Chen, Min Yi Chen, Aidan Christiansen, Jarret Karr, Paul Chun, Mariko Quinn, Chloe Chinen, Grace Higa, Maximus Hudson, Paul Allen Louis Soares, Kelli Nekomoto, Andie Perreira, Jason Shimoko, Josiah Texeira, Ha’aheo Umiamaka. Grade 1: Jamie Sagami, Elizabeth Tan, Summer Bass, Riley Campos, Ryan Ho, Jennika Odo, Skylin Tokashiki, Cody Uyehara, Malissa Barros, Marina Imanaka, Justin Pascua, Christopher-Robin Castillo, Kylie Ebisuya, Jayden Remedios. Grade 2: Nathan Arrasmith, Kehau Gilliland, Kauka Umiamaka, Kamryn Yoneshige, Kade Kaupiko, Darrien Aki, Irvin Oba, Andrea Santos, Micah Chun, Kai Johnson, Bailey Matsukawa, Logan Palea, Jenica Mae Paz, Ava Skonecki, Maya Spadaccini & Taelyn Uyehara. Grade 3: Amy Kawatani, Kaimana Cameron, Nakea Hanohano, Jon Derek Miyasato, Tyler Ebisuya, Angelina Gomes, Kayla Nekonishi, Airi Sellers, Arik Skonecki & Brittney Whiting. Grade 4: Mahealani Baker-Uyetake, Matthew Cabral, Tee Goda, Ajia Hurt, Shantelle Keola, Kaitlyn Kukino, Brenda Nekonishi, Kylee Nishimura, Simon-Peter Pauole Jr., Paul Jason Sumaoang, Cera Callahan, Marissa Iha, Carly Imaino, Michael Murakami, Cera Soma, Tanea-Lae Spearman, Hualalai Ahakuelo-Kepa, Perry Arrasmith, Jade Danielson, Alyssa Shea Gallegos, Kaili Horimoto, Dustin Imanaka, Honoka Kato, Tasha Oba, Brendan Odo & Madison Zeilenga. Grade 5: Jacob Apo, Joseph Gomes, Maverik Hudson, Maria Annabelle Mesina, Trystin Ramos, Amanda Shimabukuro, Reece Goo, Shelby Mendes, Alyssa Tanigawa, Brandon Uyehara, Jadine Wong, Joelle Apo, Kimberly Imamura, Kari Meiers, Deja Miyasato & Raegan Nakama. Grade 6: Drayton Aki, Matthew Bishop, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Duke Gima, Anissa Leehang, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Shelly Nishimura, Katherine Noborikawa, Jayme Pisciotto, Blaise Sugita, Herbert Viloria-Pauole, Madison Wai-Recarte, Kylie Haitsuka, Daniel Hayashi, Rachael Keane, Kalen Lyman-Risso, Courtney Malina, Sidney Palea, Caitlyn Tully, Joshua Uehara, Jessica Williams, Wyatt Allen, Lane Hosaka, Benjamin Philavanh & Lakeisha Saito. PERFECT ATTENDANCE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR: Kindergarten: Aisha Yamamoto, Min Yi Chen, Paul Chun & Jason Shimoko Grade 1: Summer Bass, Jennika Odo, Marina Imanaka, Christopher-Robin Castillo, Kylie Ebisuya & Jayden Remedios. Grade 2: Kehau Gilliland, Kauka Umiamaka, Kamryn Yoneshige, Darrien Aki, Andrea Santos, Micha Chun, Maya Spadaccini & Taelyn Uyehara. Grade 3: Amy Kawatani, Jon Derek Miyasato, Kayla Nekonishi & Brittney Whiting. Grade 4: Kaitlyn Kukino, Paul Jason Sumaoang, Marissa Iha, Carly Imaino, Alyssa Shea Gallegos, Dustin Imanaka & Madison Zeilenga. Grade 5: Reece Goo, Shelby Mendes, Jadine Wong & Deja Miyasato. Grade 6: Drayton Aki, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Duke Gima, Anissa Leehang, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Blaise Sugita, Daniel Hayashi, Joshua Uehara, Jessica Williams, Lane Hosaka, Benjamin Philavanh & Lakisha Saito. SPRING PICTURES: Your Spring Picture orders may be turned in by tomorrow or after you return from Spring Break. The sooner you turn them in, the sooner you will receive your pictures. Orders will be accepted until Friday, April 4, 2008. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Congratulations to all members of the Kaneohe Elementary Girl�s and Boy�s Basketball Teams. The boy�s took first place in the championship game after winning all 4 games. The girl�s had two teams. Both teams played well. The girl�s A team took first place in the championship game after winning all 4 games also. All students displayed good sportsmanship and put forth 100% effort. Boy�s: Cody Lindsey Leong, Elijah Leslie Lum, Drayton Aki, Shawn Baptiste, Alika Sakurai, Pono Makekau, Joshua Uehara, Marcus Kaneshiro and Atea Arquette. Girl�s: Sidney Palea, Erin Kanda, Kaitlyn Thater, Haunani Soares-Haae, Aiyana Aipia, Joelle Brighter, Lakeisha Saito, Maile Butler, Leila Latorre, Ari Campbell, Raven Wood , Brandi Nakano, and Karlee Kawaa-Bortmas. ALOHA BOOK DONATIONS FOR MARCH: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for March! K/5 Iris Ubando; K/8 Jason Shimoko; 1/9 Jaime Viernes; 1/11 Riley Campos & Cody Uyehara; 2/15 Ian Oga; 2/17 Camille Oga & Chase Hashimoto; 5/28 Alyssa Tanigawa; 5/29 Mitchell Ho, Kaui Nakama & Alyssa Settsu. STUDENT COUNCIL CANNED FOOD DRIVER RESULTS: The Student Council collected canned food for the Hawaii Food Bank last week. Here are the results. PreK-21, Kindergarten 39, Grade 1-34, Grade 2-53, Grade 4-100, Grade 5-84, Grade 6-23, Staff-38. Grand total of 431 cans collected to help feed the hungry. Thank you for your generous donations. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: We are on our last leg of the Home Energy Challenge. If we can reduce the amount of energy we used in March of 2007, we will win $1,000 for our school. Please, please remember to save energy whenever possible. We can do it! Just one more month without the air conditioner will not only save you money, but we will win $1,000. Thank you so much for your participation and effort in helping us with this school project! Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #21: Turn off lights when you leave the room. Install motion-occupancy detectors inside and outside of the house. Make use of natural light during the day. Use fluorescent light bulbs as they will use less electricity. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER ART EXHIBITION: Congratulations to Sydney Settsu and Justin Pascua for their artwork illustrating their vision of �Having Fun with My Family and Friends�. The artwork will be displayed on the third floor in the Courtyard at the Convention Center. AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION: Early registration will be on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 2:00 � 7:00 P.M. at Ben Parker Elementary School Cafeteria. The cost for early registration is only $60 per player. Regular registration is on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 2:00 � 7:00 P.M. at Ben Parker Elementary School though the cost will be $75 per player. Please bring a copy of your child�s birth certificate (if they were not registered to play in the 2007 Fall Season) and fee. Due to the large number of players registering, they will not be able to honor requests for a specific coach/team or practice day. For more information please call 235-2976 or visit www.KaneoheAYSO.org. KING MATH MEET: Congratulations to all members of the Kaneohe Elementary Math Team for their excellent performance last Saturday at the King Math Meet. Our students took 1st Place in the Team Competition and represented the school well in all of the events. Difficult Devil: 1st Place-Duke Gima, 2nd Place-Samantha Hida Speed Demon: 1st Place-Sidney Palea, 3rd Place Courtney Malina Accurate Ambush: 1st Place Katylynn Chun Fat Ardren, 2nd Place Maile Butler ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK BY MARCH 14 & SAVE: Purchase your yearbook by March 14 and save. The cost of a full color yearbook is $17. After March 14, only a limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis for $20. Send your order form and payment in to your child�s teacher by March 14th. If you don�t have an order form, send payment in with the following information: student�s name, grade, room number and a contact phone number. If you are ordering multiple yearbooks and would like each child to receive his/her own yearbook, please submit a separate order form for each child. Otherwise all yearbooks will be sent to the child who turned in the payment. Please call Laraine Kawakami at 233-5633 ext. 257 in the morning and ext 234 in the afternoon if you have any questions. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: We are on our last leg of the Home Energy Challenge. If we can reduce the amount of energy we used in March of 2007, we will win $1,000 for our school. Please, please remember to save energy whenever possible. We can do it! Just one more month without the air conditioner will not only save you money, but we will win $1,000. Thank you so much for your participation and effort in helping us with this school project! Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #20: Prepare several batches of food at a time, such as stews or casseroles. Freeze the extra for future use. Thaw frozen food before cooking. Frozen food requires more energy to cook. Keep the inside surface of the microwave clean to allow for more efficient cooking. Cook food in serving dishes to save time and reduce the amount of hot water needed for dishwashing. Use small appliances when cooking small quantities of food such as microwave ovens, toaster ovens, slow cookers, and crock-pots. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. GUYS AND DOLLS: Bravo to all who have made this wonderful musical a success! Sidney Palea, Pono Makekau, Trystin Ramos, Brittany Bardsley Marcial, Reece Goo, Kacey Yokotake, Anuhea Ignacio, Coen Alimoot were all exceptional in their delivery of song and dance. Our former students, Michael Vith and Matthew Mazzella were a splashing success also. Mahalo to Ron Bright for his marvelous leadership, determination and effort, to George Kon and Walt Dulaney from the Alliance for Drama Education, and to Karen Meyer for her limitless energy and positive spirit! We appreciate all of you! NOTICE AND REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Kaneohe Elementary is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are not denied an opportunity to participate in and benefit from any service, program, or activity, offered by the school. Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in and benefit from the events at our school. We wish to assist you in making events at Kaneohe a memorable experience for all. We will make reasonable modifications so services, programs and activities are accessible to you. If you are an individual with a disability, please contact Mrs. Nekomoto at 233-5633 to make arrangements for accessibility to our school events at least 10 working days prior to the event. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #19: Choose the smallest system that is adequate to cool the required space during a hot day. A properly sized air conditioner will lower the temperature to an acceptable level and dehumidify the area as well. An oversized air conditioner may not be the most economical and efficient way to cool your home. The purchase cost is higher and it will cost more to run. Frequent on/off cycling to adjust the temperature in the room may increase wear and tear on the compressor. An oversized air conditioner may not remove moisture as effectively as a properly sized unit, making the room feel cold and clammy. In Hawaii�s humid climate, removing moisture is an important aspect of maintaining a comfortable home. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. PARKING LOT SAFETY: Please be very careful when parking or just dropping off your child. Do not let your child out of the car even if escorted by an adult in the lane that enters the school�s top lot because it is not safe. Proceed around the circle and drop off only on the cafeteria side. Try to come 10 minutes earlier so you won�t need to rush. Please also make sure that your child in on the sidewalk away from the car before driving off. Many times items slip out of the car and your child bends down to pick it up without you noticing. Please take a second glace to make sure your child is away from the car and on the sidewalk heading towards class. Safety is of top priority and just a few extra minutes of your time will make a great difference. Thank you for your concern and support! ALOHA BOOK DONORS FOR FEBRUARY: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for February: K/9 Kylie Ebisuya; 1/12 Kaili Howser Ufuti; 2/16 Rachel Taga; 2/17 Lauryn Pisciotto & Eassie Soares-Haae; 2/18 Michelle Myerson; 3/13 Alexis Perreira; 4/21 Chevy Baker, Tee Goda & Bradley Matsukawa; 4/22 Allison Hara; 5/27 Amanda Shimabukuro; 5/28 Randi Nishida & Gabrielle Polendey; 6/32 Courtney Malina. FUN RUN THANK-YOUS!: Thank you everyone for helping to make Kaneohe Elementary�s Fun Run a success! The students had a blast running, jumping and twisting to their favorite tunes while the volunteers and staff were sparked by familiar tunes themselves! Thank you for your generous donations as we raised close to $8,000! Mahalo to the following Kaneohe Elementary Ohana who took time to help us out that day: Arlene Nishida, Wesley & Donna Park, Grace Torres, Fusae Hirao, Dana Hanohano, Starla Frost, Nancy Cummings, Kristina DeCosta, Catherine Hashida, Randi Kamaunu, Mary Gomes, Kris Wong, Brady Perreira, Ed Akiona, Dana Yamashita, Shaun Bissen, Matthew Heirakuji, Kalei Ka�ai�ai, Willy Risco, Ellen Fujita, Collette Kon, Kevin Kon, Cindy Terao, Elsa Ebisuya, Kandice Daniel�s, Krissy Fraticelli, Judy Esaki, Mike Silva, Keith Condon, Vaughn & Rosemary Tokashiki, Cora Watanabe-Higa, Carolyn Remedios, Marie Paul & Kevin Nekomoto. SPRING PICTURE TAKING: Spring Photos are just around the corner. Monday, February 25, 2008 will be for students in Preschool and grades 3 through 6. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 will be for students Kindergarten through grade 2. You need not pre-pay for pictures like fall picture taking. Portraits of Hawaii will take your child�s picture then send home a package of pictures, hopefully before the break. Keep and pay for the ones you want and send the rest back to school. If you like all of them, you can keep the whole package and just send back the payment. Telephones in the classrooms: We are so thankful that our classrooms are finally equipped with telephones. If you would like to call a teacher who has left a message for you, please use the school number 233-5633 instead of the number that may appear on your caller ID. SQS-SCHOOL QUALITY SURVEY-DUE SOON: All parents of students in grades 4 and 5 received the SQS on February 1, 2008. Please fill out the form and send them back via mail by the end of February. Thank you so much for your assistance in helping our school collect data on our performance. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #19: Look for the Energy Star label on Air Conditioners before purchasing. Earning the Energy Star means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Star qualified room air conditioners use at least 10% less energy than conventional models. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. SPRING FUNDRAISER PICK-UP: Pick up for the Spring Fundraiser is Saturday, March 8, 2008. A+ TAX ID NUMBER: If interested, the A+ federal tax number is 99-0266482. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS: The Windward District Kindergarten registration dates will be from February 1, 2008 to February 15, 2008, inclusive to accommodate geographic exception requests processed according to Chapter 13, Geographic Exceptions and NCLB guidelines. When registering please bring in your child�s birth certificate, which the office will copy. Your child must by 5 years old by December 31, 2008 to register. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #18: Always use cold water to rinse. Set water level to the size of the load. Did you know that saving water also saves energy? By conserving water (whether hot or cold) you are saving the energy it takes to pump it, clean it, heat it, and treat it later. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. NIKETOWN DONATIONS: We would like to thank NIKETOWN and all of you who supported this event. We received $420, which will be used to support our P.E. programs and play equipment. Thank you, we appreciate it! HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: Please conserve energy whenever possible. We are doing a wonderful job conserving energy, as energy usage of families that have signed up for the Home Energy Challenge is less than last year�s usage. Energy Tip #17: Use a cold water wash whenever possible. A warm or hot water wash may only be needed for cloths that are soiled with grease or oil, diapers, and white loads. Since water-heating accounts for 90% of the energy used by your washing machine, the best energy conservation strategy involves using cooler wash and rinse cycles and reducing the amount of water used per cycle. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARZANO�S WORDS GRADE 5 THESAURUS INFERENCE DATA MEDIAN DIAGRAM IMAGERY Your child will be learning these words during the 3rd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. SUPERSTARS FOR 2ND QUARTER: Congratulations Superstars for the 2nd Quarter! K/3 Jaedilynne Rosete, Amanda Fujita; K/4 Andriana Torres-Juan, Sophia Fujitani; K/5 Iris Ubando, Holly Quirit; K/7 Heiley Hacoba, Chloe Chinen; K/8 Ha�aheo Umiamaka, Brycen Watson; 1/9 Kahaonelani Matsumoto, Leimomi Saizon; 1/10 Lopaka Robles, Jaime Sagami; 1/11 Skylin Tokashiki, Gabriel Flores; 1/12 Keely Thompson, Nicholas Lacad; 2/15 Kela Villalobos, Ian Oga; 2/16 Akamulei Kaio, Matthew Latorre; 2/17 Camille Oga, Amanda Tanigawa; 2/18 Ava Skonecki, Micah Chun; 3/13 Alexis Perreira, Hunter Fujitani; 3/14 Michael White; 3/25 Airi Sellers, Jarred Hee; 4/21 Troy Ishihara, Paul Jason Sumaoang; 4/22 Marissa Iha, Cera Soma; 4/23 Jade Danielson, Sarah Kukino; 5/27 Brooklynn Noa; 5/28 Austin Pang Kee; 5/29 Aaron Yamashita, Kamahao Spencer; 6/31 Reyn Jones, Katie Noborikawa. CONGRATULATIONS HALL OF FAMERS: Congratulations Hall of Famers! Hall of Famers are 3 time Superstars. Grade 2: Kela Villalobos, Ian Oga, Camille Oga, Amanda Tanigawa & Ava Skonecki. Grade 3: Airi Sellers Grade 4: Marissa Iha, Cera Soma, Troy Ishihara & Paul Jason Sumaoang. Grade 5: Brooklynn Noa, Austin Pang-Kee & Aaron Yamashita. BOOK DONORS FOR JANUARY: Thank you Book Donors for January! K/3 Kobie Bridges, Danae Naauao, Hunter Park, Jaedilynne Rosete & Kaili Wasson; K/4 Maya Cummings; K/7 Chloe Chinen & Paul Allen Soares; K/8 Nicholas Yara; 1/11 Keana Hillen; 1/12 Justin Pascua; 3/14 Elizabeth Polendey; 6/32 Jared Luke; 6/34 Nikki Imanaka & Kawika Paiva. PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2ND QUARTER: Kindergarten: Aisha Yamamoto, Taylor-Brooke Cuaresma, Amariis Garcia, John Adkins, Azure Ho, Maia Ishihara, Noah McConnell, Samantha Perreira, Paul Chun, Sienna Lee, Gabrielle Personius, Maximus Hudson, Noah Spadaccini, Connor Possedi, Jason Shimoko, Kawehi Soares-Haae, Josiah Texeira & Christopher Pataray. Grade 1: Alex Lo, Isaiah Negrone, Lopaka Robles, Jamie Sagami, Deja Wooden, Summer Bass, Jennika Odo, Dominic Pagba, Marina Imanaka, Justin Pascua, Lily Ann Pierides, Sydney Settsu, Caleb Yamamoto, Christopher-Robin Castillo, Kylie Ebisuya & Jayden Remedios. Grade 2: Kehau Gilliland, Mason Kim, Blaize Rickard, Lara Sato, Kauka Umiamaka, Alexander Yee, Kamryn Yoneshige, James Esaki, Nicholas Ishizaki, Kade Kaupiko, Chelsey Oda, Caleb Torres, Darrien Aki, Chase Hashimoto, Jabe Kahawaii, Noah Kochi, Camille Oga, Lauryn Pisciotto, Andrea Santos, Amanda Tanigawa, Micah Chun, Kai Johnson, Zackary Kon, Kaitlyn Mastushima, Logan Palea, Cody Silva, Maya Spadaccini, Taelyn Uyehara Grade 3: Maurice Craighead, Amy Kawatani, Jacob Koikoinui-Tomimoto, Emily Pasch, Kade Shiroma, Noah Wong, Misha Chun, Shey Gibson, Kayla Hida, Jon Derek Miyasato, Taylor Nakamoto, Elizabeth Polendey, Kason Shiroma, Maui Higa, Sierra Lee, Kayla Nekonishi, Airi Sellers & Brittney Whiting. Grade 4: Chevy Baker, Mahealani Baker-Uyetake, William Ewaliko, Elasia Hamilton, Shantelle Keola, Kaitlyn Kukino, Siena Molina, Lisharay Souza, Paul Jason Sumaoang, Chanel Uehara, Frances Akeo, Micah Cabral, Allison Hara, Marissa Iha, Carly Imamino, Peter Johnson, Emily Kukino, Michael Murakami, Tanea-Lae Spearman, Beau Teramoto-Gable, Sydney Fernandez, Alyssa Shea Gallegos, Dustin Imanaka, Jaimie Inamine, Sarah Kukino, Brendan Odo, Alana Thomas & Madison Zeilenga. Grade 5: Brittany Bardsley-Marcial, Sharmaine Dulig, Joseph Gomes, Maverik Hudson, Trystin Ramos, Kayla Watanabe, Cameron Chun, Maile Craighead, Reece Goo, Lisa Imamura, Shelby Mendes, Randi Nishida, Austin Pang-Kee, Gabrielle Polendey, Jadine Wong, Clint Auau Jr., Kimberly Imamura, Rustin Kiaaina, Kari Meiers, Deja Miyasato, Kainani Peters & Alyssa Settsu. Grade 6: Drayton Aki, Joelle Brighter, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Duke Gima, Samantha Hida, Kaleonahenahe Ho, Reyn Jones, Anissa Leehang, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Stone Needham, Blaise Sugita, Daniel Hayashi, Leila Latorre, Dana Nakahara, Brandi Nakano, Sidney Palea, Mahealani Rowland, Samuela Tatofi, Joshua Uehara, Jessica Williams, Aiyana Aipia, Andrew Borja, Lane Hosaka, Akamulyn Kaio, Kaleb Kalahiki, Kaitlyn Kihe, Kolby Matsushima, Benjamin Philavanh, Ashley Rapoza, Lakeisha Saito & Kaitlyn Thater. Perfect attendance 1st semester: Kindergarten: John Adkins, Paul Chun, Amariis Garcia, Maia Ishihara, Sienna Lee, Jason Shimoko, Noah Spadaccini & Aisha Yamamoto. Grade 1: Summer Bass, Christopher-Robin Castillo, Kylie Ebisuya, Marina Imanaka, Jennika Odo, Jayden Remedios & Sydney Settsu. Grade 2: Darrien Aki, Micah Chun, Kehau Gilliland, Chase Hashimoto, Mason Kim, Zackary Kon, Camille Oga, Blaize Rickard, Andrea Santos, Lara Sato, Maya Spadaccini, Amanda Tanigawa, Caleb Torres, Kauka Umiamaka, Taelyn Uyehara & Kamryn Yoneshige. Grade 3: Misha Chun, Maurice Craighead, Shey Gibson, Maui Higa, Amy Kawatani, Jon Derek Miyasato, Taylor Nakamoto, Kayla Nekonishi, Kade Shiroma, & Brittney Whiting. Grade 4: Chevy Baker, William Ewaliko, Alyssa Shea Gallegos, Allison Hara, Marissa Iha, Carly Imaino, Dustin Imanaka, Jaimie Inamine, Peter Johnson, Emily Kukino, Kaitlyn Kukino, Sarah Kukino, Siena Molina, Lisharay Souza, Paul Jason Sumaoang, Chanel Uehara & Madison Zeilenga. Grade 5: Brittany Bardsley-Marcial, Maile Craighead, Sharmaine, Dulig, Reece Goo, Lisa Imamura, Rustin Kiaaina, Shelby Mendes, Deja Miyasato, Alyssa Settsu & Jadine Wong. Grade 6: Drayton Aki, Joelle Brighter, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Duke Gima, Daniel Hayashi, Samantha Hida, Kaleonahenahe Ho, Lane Hosaka, Akamulyn Kaio, Kaleb Kalahiki, Anissa Leehang, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Kolby Matsushima, Benjamin Philavanh, Ashley Rapoza, Mahealani Rowland, Lakeisha Saito, Blaise Sugita, Kaitlyn Thater, Joshua Uehara & Jessica Williams. SPEECH FESITVAL 2008-SIGN UP NOW!: This year�s Speech Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Castle High School. The Speech Festival gives students wonderful opportunities to speak in public, which is a very valuable skill that they will find useful or even necessary in or out of the school setting. We encourage you to have your child sign up. The forms will be due on February 1, 2008-tomorrow. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Nekomoto at 233-5633 ext 225. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is on! Please conserve energy whenever possible. We are doing a wonderful job conserving energy, as energy usage of families that have signed up for the Home Energy Challenge is less than last year�s usage. Energy Tip #17: Use a solar dryer (clothes line). Take advantage of Hawaii�s fresh trade winds and sunshine by hanging clothes on a clothesline instead of using a dryer. You�ll save energy and wear and tear on your clothes! Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARZANO�S WORDS GRADE 5 DIAGRAM IMAGERY - MEAN, AVERAGE - COORDINATE GRID - IDIOM MOOD - MEASUREMENT - 3-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES - INFERENCE PHRASE - DIMENSIONAL SHAPES SHAPE TRANSFORMATION. Your child will be learning these words during the 3rd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. PHONES FOR KANEOHE ELEMENTARY: Phones were finally installed in each classroom. We will be trained shortly on its capabilities and uses. The phones will contribute positively to our safety at school. A+ PHONE ON THE KANEOHE ELEMENTARY PHONE SYSTEM: Our A+ phone is finally on line with the school. If you reach the school’s recording after hours, you can dial the A+ extension to speak to someone at the A+ office. The extension is 242. You may continue calling A+ at 233-5639. SPEECH FESITVAL 2008: This year's Speech Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Castle High School. If your child would like to participate, the forms will be sent home today. The Speech Festival gives students wonderful opportunities to speak in public, which is a very valuable skill that they will find useful or even necessary in or our of the school setting. We encourage you to have your child sign up. The forms will be due on February 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Nekomoto at 233-5633 ext 225. FIRE ON CAMPUS: On Friday, January 11, 2008, we experienced a small fire in room 1. It was fortunate that it was a day without students. A wall fan caught on fire and fell to the carpet. The fire was extinguished by our Head Custodian, Daniel Dela Cruz even before the fire department arrived. The Fire Inspector was on campus shortly there after and it was confirmed that the motor of the fan burned out and that it was an isolated incident. We will be checking all the fans in our classrooms to ensure their safety. The students that are serviced in room 1 will be moved to room 20 for a couple of weeks while the room is cleaned and restored. If you have any questions or concerns, contact our Principal Mr. Otani at 233-5633. AR(Accelerated Reader) LIST AVAILABE ON THE WEB: If you would like to access our school AR list, it is on the Ohana Website. Log on to: http://kesohana.orgARBooklistREADINGLEVEL.pdf HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is on! Please conserve energy whenever possible. We are doing a wonderful job conserving energy, as energy usage of families that have signed up for the Home Energy Challenge is less than last year’s usage. Energy Tip #15: Avoid running the dryer unnecessarily for just one or two items. Select the proper temperature setting for the fabric being dried to avoid over drying and wasting energy. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4 BAR - GRAPH - INTERSECTING LINES - PROTRACTOR - DATA/DATA SET LINES - AND LINE SEGMENTS RAY - PROBABILITY = PARALLEL LINES - TYPE OF TRIANGLE (ACUTE ANGLE (ACUTE, OBTUSE, STRAIGHT) - PERPENDICULAR LINES - EQUILATERAL, OBTUSE, RIGHT) Your child will be learning these words during the 3rd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5 This week's words: THESAURUS - DATA These are this week's words. Ask your child to tell you what they mean. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007 - 8:30 A.M. KANEOHE CHRISTMAS PARADE Our Kaneohe Elementary School K-Kids won 3rd Place in the Kaneohe Christmas Parade on Dec.1 under the supervision of Mrs. Araki and Mrs. Smits. The Grand Marshall in the parade was Gordon Miyamoto (husband of Mrs. Miyamoto). KES T-SHIRTS: KES T-SHIRTS on sale in the main office. We have royal blue spirit shirts on sale for $10 and yellow �KES Anniversary� shirts on super sale for $5.00. All shirts are available in youth sizes only. WINTER INTERSESSION Winter Intersession applications sent home today. The focus will be on the General Curriculum-reading, writing and math. There will be after school care available with last pick up at 5:00 P.M. The cost is $120 from 8:00 � 12:00 P.M. and $60 for the after school care from 12:00 � 5:00 P.M. No lunch will be served. Students staying beyond 12:00 noon will need to bring a home lunch. AR(Accelerated Reader) LIST AVAILABE ON THE WEB: If you would like to access our school AR Reading list, it is on the Ohana Website. Log on to: http://kesohana.org/ARBooklistREADINGLEVEL.pdf HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE The Home Energy Challenge is on! Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #14: Dry full loads instead of several smaller loads as this wastes energy. Try combining two washer loads into one dryer load. But be careful not to overload the dryer, as this will cause wrinkling and uneven drying. Air needs to be able to circulate freely for adequate drying. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO�S WORDS GRADE 4, 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY - GLOSSARY - SUMMARIZE CAUSE & EFFECT - INDEX - TEXT - STRUCTURE COMMA - PROOFREAD/EDIT - ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN COMPOUND SENTENCE QUOTATION TIMELINE TRANSITIONAL WORDS Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO�S WORDS GRADE 5 This weeks words: PLOT - DEVELOPMENT ALOHA BOOK DONORS FOR DECEMBER: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for December: K/4 Zeke Adkins; K/8 Pokii Baker; 1/9 Tevin Takata; 1/10 Kellie Miyashiro; 1/11 Summer Bass; 1/12 Megan Gibson; 2/15 Alexander Yee; 2/16 Kade Kaupiko; 3/13 Shayne Shintani, Noah Wong; 4/22 Carissa Sugita; 4/23 Jaimie Inamine; 5/27 Sharmaine Dulig, Kayla Watanabe; 5/28 Troy Hashimoto; 6/31 Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Katie Noborikawa, Jayme Pisciotto, Blaise Sugita; 6/32 Kalissa Higa, Sidney Palea. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is on! Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #13: Try not to overdry your clothes. Using your auto-dry setting will help. If you don�t have this setting and have to use a timer, set it for less drying time. Most people overestimate drying time, which wastes a lot of energy. Try taking clothes out when they are slightly damp and hanging them up. This reduces the need for ironing, another energy user. Overdrying causes shrinkage, more static electricity, and more wear and tear on your clothes. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO�S WORDS GRADE 4 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY - GLOSSARY - SUMMARIZE - CAUSE & EFFECT - INDEX - TEXT - STRUCTURE - COMMA - PROOFREAD/EDIT - ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN - COMPOUND SENTENCE - QUOTATION - TIMELINE - TRANSITIONAL WORDS Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO�S WORDS GRADE 5 This weeks words: MEDIA - SIMPLIFY LOCK DOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE DRILL: We carried out our Lock Down/Shelter in Place Drill on Monday, November 26. The drill went well as all students and staff were accounted for efficiently and effectively. Thank you to all teachers and staff for preparing your students well. Thank you to parents for your child’ prompt attendance in school that day. TURKEY TROT WINNERS: The following students were closest in their prediction of the time they ran the Turkey Trot. They won turkeys to share with their families for the holidays. Congratulations! Haaheo Umiamaka Kain Lyman Sidney Palea Joshua Uehara HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Please conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #12: Vent the dryer to the outside of your home to remove excess heat and moisture. Check the vent or duct occasionally for obstructions, which can add to drying time and energy used. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4, 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY SUMMARIZE CAUSE & EFFECT INDEX TEXT STRUCTURE COMMA PROOFREAD/EDIT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN COMPOUND SENTENCE QUOTATION TIMELINE TRANSITIONAL WORDS Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5, This weeks words: EXPLICIT/IMPLIED INFORMATION LEAST COMMON MULTIPLE ALOHA BOOK DONORS FOR NOVEMBER: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for November. K/3 Hunter Dean Park; K/4 Tanner Dean Park, Noah McConnell Samantha Perreira, Amber Sugioka; K/8 Kawehi Soares-Haae; 1/10 Alex Lo; 1/11 Jubilee Henion-Fulks; 2/18 Bailey Matsukawa, Ikaika Palea; 3/13 Tia Abordo, Kaylee Hazama; 3/25 Tyler Ebisuya; 4/22 Carly Imaino; 4/23 Casey Ibara; 6/32 Brandi-Lin Nakano, Jessica Williams; 6/34 Lane Hosaka. CASTLE PERFORMING ARTS: Congratulations to the following students who were selected for this year's CPAC performance, “Guys and Dolls”: Coen Alimoot, Reece Goo, Kacey Yokotake, Trystin Ramos, Brittany Bardsley Marcial, Anuhea Ignacio, Pono Makekau and Sydney Palea. We look forward to your song and dance in February! LOCK DOWN & SHELTER IN PLACE DRILL COMING SOON: Kaneohe Elementary will be practicing our Lock Down and Shelter in Place drills on Monday, November 26, 2007. We plan to carry out this drill in the morning, so do not schedule pick up of your children at this time. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is well under way, conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #11: Clean your dryer's lint filter after every load. Lint restricts air circulation, requiring the dryer to run longer, and is a fire hazard.. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY SUMMARIZE CAUSE & EFFECT INDEX TEXT STRUCTURE COMMA PROOFREAD/EDIT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN COMPOUND SENTENCE QUOTATION TIMELINE TRANSITIONAL WORDS - Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5 Tone - Common Factor. Ask your child to tell you what these words mean. They have been studying them his week. FUN FAIR A SUCCESS!: Thank you to all of you for making this year's Fun Fair a huge success. Everyone had a grand time eating, playing games, riding, participating in all the activities and shopping in the country store. Thank you to all those who worked so hard to make this such a wonderful event, especially the Ohana Board lead by Lois Murakami our Ohana President. Special thanks to Mr. Alconcel for bringing the Castle Band to entertain our students with upbeat tunes, Mr. Loo and his cafeteria crew for those delicious noodles and spam musubis, Mr. Dela Cruz and his custodial crew for their tireless hard work in setting up, breaking down and manning the parking, Mr. Hirokawa for being our enthusiastic MC, Castle High School's Key Club and National Honor Society, the Kaneohe Kiwanis Organization and the Cub Scout troop for helping to clean up. Thank you also to teachers, staff, parents, our Kaneohe Elementary Students, alumni and our community. We appreciate all your help and support! Thank you also to the following businesses who donated items to our Fun Fair: Super Cuts, Glow Putt Mini Golf, Roy Sakuma Studio, Kin Wah Chop Sui, Zia Cafe, Times Super Market, Pet's Discount, L & L Drive In, Longs Drugs, Hollywood Theaters, Dave N' Busters, Farrell's Hawaii & Ice Palace. VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL AT KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL: It was a gym filled with excitement as our Kaneohe Girls and Boys volleyball teams played their hearts out this past Sunday at Kailua High School. The four schools that participated were Maunawili, Heeia, Pearlridge and Kaneohe. The girls took second place over all and the boys took first. Congratulations to all who participated as they displayed good sportsmanship throughout the entire day. Girls: Joelle Brighter, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Erin Kanda, Rachael Keane, Courtney Malina, Brandi Nakano, Sidney Palea, Mahealani Rowland, Aiyana Aipia, Akamulyn Kaio & Haunani Soares-Haae. Boys: Drayton Aki, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Ethan Hill, Elijah Leslie, Kade Tatsumi, Andrew Borja & Lane Hosaka. FIRE AND SCHOOL INSPECTION: Kaneohe Elementary passed both our Fire and School Inspection. In both inspections we were compliant with regulations set by the state. Thank you to teachers, staff and custodians for your diligence in following guidelines and meeting standards. CONTRABAND: Please do not have your children bring the following contraband items to school: Pokemon cards, laser pointers, gameboys, handheld electronics, walkmans, CD players, skateboards, radios, and heelies. Cellphones are permitted but must be put away or handed over to the teacher for safe keeping. Large amounts of money should not be brought to school either as it may be lost or misplaced. Thank you for your cooperation. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is well under way, conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #10: Use Energy Star Appliances: When it is time to replace or add appliances, look for the Energy Star Symbol on refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers, as well as DVD and VCR players, televisions and home office equipment. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more. MARAZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4, 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY SUMMARIZE CAUSE & EFFECT INDEX TEXT STRUCTURE COMMA PROOFREAD/EDIT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN COMPOUND SENTENCE QUOTATION TIMELINE TRASITIONAL WORDS Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5 THIS WEEK: Evidence and Multiple Ask your child to tell you what these words mean. They have been studying them his week. HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS: Most Creative/Original (not store bought): Presch: Aulii Galase; Gr K: Faith Kiyabu, John Adkins, Skyler Lee, Chloe Chinen, Quintin Miner; Gr 1: Kylie Ebisuya, Jamie Sagami, Jennika Odo, Kristina Tanoura; Gr 2: Kehau Gilliland, Sage Aiwohi-Seno, Darrien Aki, Kaitlyn Matsushima; Gr 3: Alexis Perreira, Kayla Hida, Angelina Gomes; Gr 4: Michael Murakami, Christian Kyle-Cummings, Elijah Montgomery; Gr 5: Brooke Souza, Josiah Apo, Tiffany Pascua; Gr 6: Samantha Hida, Caitlyn Tully, Lane Hosaka. Best Character Look-Alike: Presch: Jaden Kim; Gr K: Kaya Ishimine, Samantha Perreira, Marius Bernabe, Aaliyah Navares; Gr 1: Tevin Takata, Alex Lo, Emma Starkman, Skylin Tokashiki, Nicholas Lacad; Gr 2: Dyani Cummings-Lani, Akamulei Kaio, Blaine Jumawan, Ava Skonecki; Gr 3: Noah Wong, Danielle Pratt, Paiea Kinimaka; Gr 4: Bronson Janicki, Jamie Inamine, Frankie Akeo, Tevan Tibayan; Gr 5: Kelsey Hussey, Troy Hashimoto, Cody Cruz, Jordyn Wallace; Gr 6: Annisa Leehang, Stone Needham, Kalen Lyman-Risso, Raven Wood. Most Funny: Presch: Averill Igafo; Gr K: Duke Akiona, Kainalu Keliikuli-Grace, Christina Panapa, Carlee Kasadate, Bryce Duarte; Gr 1: Giancarlo Batungbacal, Nikolas Krakovic, Drake Irizarry, Keely Thompson, Justin Pascua; Gr 2: Kela Villalobos, Brianna Bannister, Andrea Santos, Taelyn Uyehara; Gr 3: Tia Ho-Abordo, Elizabeth Polendey, Tia Makainai; Gr 4: Bradley Matsukawa, James Moser, Willie Ewaliko; Gr 5: Brittany Bardsley-Marcial, Jadine Wong, Mitchell Ho; Gr 6: Matthew Bishop, Kade Tatsumi, Charles Lee-Hose, Wyatt Allen. Most Scary: Presch: Kipona Dougher; Gr K: Keeton Manguso, McKenzie Apao, Shannon Aiwohi-Seno, Justin Igawa, Connor Possedi ; Gr 1: Alex Naniho, Lopaka Robles, Kayla Hummel, Kain Lyman; Gr 2: Mason Kim, AJ Souza, Koby Borja, Cody Silva; Gr 3: David Ramos, Kaimana Cameron, Maui Higa; Gr 4: Casey Ibara, Perry Arrasmith, Chevy Baker; Gr 5: Bryson Akina-Nitta, Anuhea Ignacio, Kekai Kiaaina; Gr 6: Cody Lindsey-Leong, Samuela Tatofi, Andrew Borja. RUN & READ FOR LITERACY: Thank you to all those brave souls who still came out to support the Run & Read for Literacy activity this past Sunday at Windward Community College. Though the walk was cancelled, we still got some exercise by stretching and running in place for just a bit. It was perfect weather to cuddle up and listen to good books being read. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is well under way, conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #7: Install Motion/Occupancy Detectors Indoors and Out. Cutting use of a 150-watt, outdoor flood light from six hours to one hour per night with a motion sensor saves up to 270 kWh and $38 per year. Switching off a 100-watt light for just one, 8-hour day per week, can save 41 kWh and over $5 per year. KANEOHE ELEMENTARY PASSED OUR FIRE INSPECTION LAST WEEK THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007. OFF CAMPUS EVACUATION DRILL TO CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL IS NEXT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 AT 8:15 A.M. MARZANO'S WORDS, GRADE 5.  THIS WEEK: Historical fiction and Map scale PERFECT ATTENDANCE STUDENTS FOR 1ST QUARTER: Congratulations Perfect Attendance students, you did a great job of coming to school and on time also everyday this quarter. Kindergarten: Rm 3-Kobie Bridges, Hunter Chock, Amanda Fujita, Kamanao Gilliland, Aisha Yamamoto, John Adkins; Rm 4-Mckenzie Apao, Aidan Christiansen, Maya Cummings, Maia Ishihara, Jarret Karr, Kainalu Keliikuli-Grace, Dayzee Wong; Rm 5-Paul Chun, Michael Ed Garce, Pryce Ihu, Keegan Kamaunu, Sienna Lee, Skyler Lee, Kang-San Meyers, Nainoa Peters, Mariko Quinn; Rm 7-Saige Alpichi-Cavaco, Chloe Chinen, Grace Higa, Reef Lee, Kelli Nekomoto, Andie Perreira, Noah Spadaccini, Rylan Yee; Rm 8-Jason Shimoko, David Torres, Ha’aheo Umiamaka. Grade 1: Rm 9-Giancarlo Gatungbacal, Christopher-Robin Castillo, Kylie Ebisuya, Aesha Heya, Tavan Neves, Jayden Remedios, Jaime Viernes; Rm 11-Summer Bass, Kayla Humel, Jennika Odo, Meleana Turner; Rm 12-Marina Imanaka, Sydney Settsu, Kristina Tanoura. Grade 2: Rm 15-Nathan Arrasmith, Dyani Cummings-Lani, Riley Ganiko, Kehau Gilliland, Mason Kim, Joseph Newmann, Ian Oga, Blaize Rickard, Lara Sato, Kauka Umiamaka, Brandon Vith, Logan Yamashita, Kamryn Yoneshige; Rm 16-Kiana Daniels, Alexis Medeiros, Caleb Torres; Rm 17-Darrien Aki, Chase Hashimoto, Leilani Moser, Camille Oga, Andrea Santos, Tanner Soares, Eassie Soares-Haae, Amanda Tanigawa; Rm 18-Daymien Bunao, Aric Cheng, Micah Chun, Bailey Matsukawa, Jenica Mae Paz, Ava Skonecki, Maya Spadaccini, Taelyn Uyehara. Grade 3: Rm 13-Michiko Aizawa-Smith, Maurice Craighead, Ho’okela Hanohano, Moana Hillen, Amy Kawatani, Tadum Lee-Reyes, Alexis Perreira, Kade Shiroma; Rm 14-Misha Chun, Shey Gibson, Jon Derek Miyasato, Taylor Nakamoto; Rm 25- Shelbi Contrades, Daisy Daniels, Tyler Ebisuya, Maui Higa, Akamu Kaio, Kanoe Keliikuki-Grace, Iva Kinimaka, Kayla Nekonishi, Arik Skonecki, Tatum Spencer, Brittney Whiting. Grade 4: Rm 21-Chevy Baker, William Ewaliko, Kaitlyn Kukino, Bradley Matsukawa, Siena Molina, Brenda Nekonishi, Simon-Peter Pauole Jr., Lisharay Souza, Paul Jason Sumaoang, Makoa Turner, Chanel Uehara; Rm 22- Bransen Apao, Allison Hara, Marissa Iha, Carly Imaino, Bronson Janicki, Peter Johnson, Emily Kukino, James Moser, Justine James Paz, Cera Soma; Rm 23- Hualalai Ahakuelo-Kepa, Perry Arrasmith, Alyssa Shea Gallegos, Cara Haitsuka, Kaili Horimoto, Casey Ibara, Dustin Imanaka, Jamie Inamine, Christine Kim, Sarah Kukino, Madison Zeilenga. Grade 5: Rm 27-Jacob Apo, Brittany Bardsley-Marcial, Sharmaine Dulig, Paige Matsuki; Rm 28-Maile Craighead, Reece Goo, Kasey Hanohano, Lisa Imamura, Shelby Mendes, Melia Ann Paekukui, Kanale Salva, Alyssa Tanigawa, Jadine Wong, Kacey Yokotake; Rm 29-Marques Asato, Sean Kamaunu, Rustin Kiaaina, Deja Miyasato, Alyssa Settsu, Kamahao Spencer. Grade 6: Rm 31-Drayton Aki, Joelle Brighter, Katylynn Chun Fat-Ardren, Duke Gima, Samantha Hida, Kaleonahenahe Ho, Dayne Kaawalauole, Anissa Leehang, Cody Lindsey-Leong, Katherine Noborikawa, Jayme Pisciotto, Blaise Sugita, Madison Wai-Recarte; Rm 32-Kylie Haitsuka, Daniel Hayashi, Ethan Hill, Rachael Keane, Courtney Malina, Mahealani Rowland, Joshua Uehara, Jessica Williams; Rm 34-Lane Hosaka, Nikki Imanaka, Akamulyn Kaio, Kaleb Kalahiki, Kolby Matsushima, Benjamin Philavanh, Ashley Rapoza, Lakeisha Saito, Kaysie Saragosa, Haunani Soares-Haae, Michael Souza, Kaitlyn Thater, Raven Wood. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5 THIS WEEK: Voice Dividend Ask your child to tell you what these words mean. They have been studying them his week. LUNCH LOANS: There have been a large number of lunch loans. In order to avoid lunch loans, please make sure that there is money in your child's account. CONGRATULATIONS SUPERSTARS 1ST QUARTER:Kaneohe Elementary recognized 1st quarter Superstars on Thursday, October 11. The Superstars are K/3-Kaya Ishimine, Aisha Yamamoto; K/4-Maya Cummings, Justus Lani; K/5-Skyler Lee, Mariko Quinn; K/7-Grace Higa, Reef Lee; K/8-Bronson Azama, Saphyr Garbett; 1/9-Kylie Ebisuya, Aesha Heya; 1/10-Elizabeth Tan, Kellie Miyashiro; 1/11-Riley Campos, Dominic Pagba; 1/12-Sydney Settsu, Brysen Capanas; 2/15-Joseph Newmann, Tristine Rodrigues; 2/16-James Esaki, Chelsey Oda; 2/17-Andrea Santos, Lauryn Pisciotto; 2/18-Maya Spadaccini, Kaitlyn Matsushima; 3/13-Ho’okela Hanohano, Jacob Koikoinui-Tomimoto; 3/14-Cailee Johnson, Kason Shiroma; 3/25-Tyler Ebisuya, Kayla Nekonishi; 4/21-Chanel Uehara, Brycen Schutter; 4/22-Branson Apao, Tanea Lae Spearman; 4/23-Lexiann Sandobal, Honoka Kato; 5/27-Mariann Mesina, Paige Matsuki; 5/28-Anuhea Ignacio, Kaiulani Kinimaka; 5/29-CJ Auau, Alaka’i Kim; 6/31-Anissa Lee Hang, Duke Gima; 6/32-Ethan Hill, Brandi Nakano, 6/34-Raven Wood, Makana Barros. OPEN AIRWAYS FOR SCHOOL: Open Airways Classes will begin on October 15, Mondays only. The first two Monday sessions will be held from 1:15 – 2:00 P.M., the next four sessions will be held from 2:15 – 3:00 P.M. All sessions will be held in the Old Health Room in room 6. THANK YOU ALOHA BOOK DONORS FOR OCTOBER: K/2-Eryn Nagaishi; K/3-Kieleigh Bass; K/4-Amber Sugioka, Alijandro Ramirez; K/5-Gabrielle Personius; K/7-Andie Perreira, Trinity-Marie Makainai-Maiava; 1/11-Kiyani-Rose Payton; 1/12-Marina Imanaka; 2/16-Nicholas Morrison,-Ishizaki, Chaz Ciacci; 2/17-Alexandrea Baptista; 3/13-Kade Shiroma; 3/14-Kason Shiroma, Shey Gibson; 4/23-Tasha Oba; 5/28-Jenelle Garce; 5/29-Nickolas Yee. LOVING SOLUTIONS: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO RAISING TOUGH KIDS: Loving Solutions is a parenting class that will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at He�'eia Elementary School Library starting October 24 for 7 weeks. If you are interested in participating in this session, please contact Laraine Kawakami at 233-5633. UH WINTER BASEBALL CAMPS: 2007 University of Hawaii Rainbow Winter Baseball Camp applications are available in the office. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE: The Home Energy Challenge is well under way, conserve energy whenever possible. Energy Tip #5: Eliminate Energy Sneakers (Phantom Load): Use a power strip to conveniently turn off computers (after properly logging off), camera battery chargers and cellular phone chargers, which all use standby power when not in use. Using a power strip to turn off your computer can save 50 kWh and $7 per year. MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 5 THIS WEEK: RESEARCH QUOTIENT Ask your child to tell you what these words mean. They have been studying them his week. MARAZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4 2ND QUARTER BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY SUMMARIZE CAUSE & EFFECT INDEX TEXT STRUCTURE COMMA PROOFREAD/EDIT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN COMPOUND SENTENCE QUOTATION TIMELINE TRASITIONAL WORDS Your child will be learning these words during the 2nd quarter. Periodically ask your child what these words mean. CONGRATULATIONS SUPERSTARS 1ST QUARTER: RUN AND READ FOR LITERACY:The deadline for the Run and Read for Literacy has been extended to Wednesday, October 17th. The walk will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Windward Community College from 8:30-11:00 A.M. and will be a one-mile walk/run with many fun reading activities. Kaneohe Elementary will receive $7 for every $10 entry fee. Pizza Hut has also just come on board and each family signed up for the walk will receive a Pizza Hut Literacy card. Each participant will also receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and read aloud book. Come and join us in this worthwhile and healthy family activity. See you there! BARNES AND NOBLE SCHOOL DAY: Thank you to those who stopped by Barnes and Noble on September 29, 2007 at Ala Moana Center to support of your child’s teacher. Thank you also to all teachers and staff who read to the children or came to support this event. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE UPDATE:The Home Energy Challenge is well under way. Thank you to all families who have signed up. Now we will need to conserve energy whenever possible. Although it is too late to sign up, you can conserve energy too. We will continue to publish ways your family can conserve energy. Look for energy saving tips every week. We will not qualify for the grand prize of $10,000 because we did not have 25% of our families sign up, but if the energy used for all families who have signed up decreases, our school can still win $1,000. Thank you to all families who are participating. Energy Tip #4: Wash Clothes in Cold Water: Switching from Hot Wash/Warm Rinse to the Cold/Cold cycle on a standard, top-loading washing machine for just two loads a week can save 225 kWh and $32 per year. KIDS FEST:Kids Fest is a Free Family Event at the Bishop Museum. It will be held on Sunday October 21, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Fliers were sent home to register for this event. The deadline for mailing or faxing in registration forms is October 16, 2007. This event promotes healthy and active lifestyles, exercise and proper nutrition, prevention of injuries and drug awareness. There will be lots of workshops and exhibits. For more information call 522-3469. CELEBRATE KANEOHE POSTER CONTEST: Congratulations to the following for their outstanding posters: K - 3 Category: 1st Place: Tyler Ebisuya Honorable Mention: Alexander Mollison & Hunter Fujitani 4-6 Category: 1st Place: Jarrett Helm 2nd Place: Perry Arrasmith AIRFORCE 60TH BIRTHDAY: As part of the 60th Birthday Celebration, Kaneohe Elementary was fortunate to have 8 Airmen on our campus reading to students and sharing their passion of flying last week Monday. The students were thrilled to have these Airmen as our guest and the Airmen were impressed with our student's great behavior and interest in what they do. BARNES AND NOBLE SCHOOL DAY CELEBRATING KANEOHE ELEMENTARY: Barnes and Noble will be celebrating Kaneohe Elementary on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Ala Moana. Present your yellow voucher to the cashier at time of purchase for your child's teacher to receive a gift card totaling a percentage of all her/his student's sales. Support literacy while supporting you child's teacher. Come and join us for this wonderful event! HAWAII FISHING & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: On October 7, 2007 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Pier 38 of the Honolulu Fishing Village there will be a fun day of activities for the whole family. There will be seafood displays, tours, live entertainment and lots of ono seafood! The first 250 keiki will receive a free bamboo pole. Admission is free. HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE NEEDS YOU: We are off to a great start in having families sign up to be a part of the Home Energy Challenge. If you haven't done so already, please sign up today. We need 175 families to even participate in this contest. We want to participate while we learn to reduce our energy usage. You may still sign up even though it is after the deadline. We are still accepting applications. Thank you very much! Energy Tip #3: Shorten Showers. Cutting just 2 minutes per shower could save up to 1,533 kWh and $56 per year. Energy Tip #1: Light with Compact Fluorescents: Changing just one 100 watt bulb to a CFL equivalent, based on four hours use per day, can save 108 kWh and $15 per year. HAWAII FOODBANK DRIVE: The Hawaii Foodbank is collecting food donations on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center. You can drop off your donations in front of Longs Drug Store to students from King Intermediate, as they will be helping with this project. If you cannot drop off that day, you can make your donation of food to our school office. We will be collecting canned food here and will be dropping it off on Saturday. Thank you so much for your kokua! AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ASTHMA CLASSES: The American Lung Association will be holding Asthma classes at Kaneohe Elementary called "Open Airways For Schools". There will be six-40 minute classes held for this program. Fliers will be sent home next week. If your child does not receive one, please pick one up from Mrs. Hayashi in the Health Room. FEDERAL SURVEY CARDS OVER DUE: Federal Survey cards are over due. If you haven't filled it out yet, do so ASAP. We need this information to get funding from the government. We would like to turn in 100% of the card that were distributed. Thanks so much! AR BOOKS ONLINE: If you are interested in accessing AR book titles online follow the directions below: 1. Go to: www.renlearn.com 2. Click on "collections"�. 3. Click "AR economy book list"�. 4. Click on "K-3"� or "4-up"� and you will get a list of reading level AR books. 5. Click on "US State List"� then "Hawaii"� for a listing of Nene lists for the past few years. Please do not block the driveways of our neighbors when you come to pick up or drop off your children. Thank you! MARZANO'S WORDS  GRADE 5 THIS WEEK: Character trait, Order of operations MARZANO'S WORDS GRADE 4, 1st Quarter: Scan & skim Suffix, Author's purpose Synonym, Conflict/problem Antonym, Motive Fact/opinion, Prefix Details, Resolution Support, Similarities & differences NIKETOWN 5 FOR KIDS: Support Niketown 5 for Kids. This event will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 7:00 A.M. The registration application was sent home last week but can also be downloaded at www.niketown5k.com. 100% of the proceeds come back to the school. If you lost your application, come to the office to get another one. PAPA JOHN'S FUNDRAISER: Don't forget to present your flier (available in the office 233-5633)if you take out at Papa John's. Kaneohe Elementary will get 20% of the sales back at the school. You can go anytime and this fundraiser will be honored. Take a break one night from cooking and have some pizza form Papa John's. ALOHA BOOK and ACT OF ALOHA DONORS FOR SEPTEMBER Thank you Aloha Book Donors and Act of Aloha Donors for September: K-3 Duke Akiona, Aisha Yamamoto, Keeton Manguso, Hunter Chock; K-4 Justus Lani; K-5 Keegan Kamaunu, Mariko Quinn, Kamalei DeCosta; K-7 Grace Higa, Saige Alpichi-Cavaco, Maximus Husdon; K-8 Saphyre Garbett; 1-9 Aukai Remedios; 1-10 Kele McClellan, Jamie Sagami; 1-11 Alyson Paul, Riley Campos; 2-15 Logan Yamashita, Kehau Gilliland, Riley Ganiko; 2-16 Rachel Taga; 2-17 Noah Kochi, Irvin Oba, Kai Cazinha; 3-13 Amy Kawatani; 3-14 Jacy Furuto; 3-25 Daisy Daniel's; 4-21 Kaitlyn Kukino; 4-22 Emma Ishihara, Emily Kukino; 4-23 Dustin Imanaka, Cara Haitsuka, Sarah Kukino; 5-27 Jordan Wong; 5-28 Kacey Yokotake; 5-29 Ravin Camarena, Aaron Yamashita; 6-32 Kalen Lyman-Risso, Courtney Malina, Kylie Haitsuka; 6-34 Haunani Soares-Haae. ALOHA BOOK DONORS: Thank you Aloha Book Donors for July and August: K/4 Aidan Christiansen, Kainalu Keliikuli-Grace, Alexis Frost; K/5 Teilyr Kahanu; K/7 Jaeci Martin, Kelli Nekomoto; K/8 Jayden KM Lau; 2/15 Kamryn Yoneshige; 2/17 Amanda Tanigawa; 3/13 Nicholas Ibara, Emily Pasch; 3/14 Julie Ishihara, Taylor Nakamoto; 4/21 Marissa Alisna; 4/22 Michael Murakami, Lauren Condon; 4/23 Kaili Horimoto, Jade Danielson; 5/28 Brandon Uyehara; 5/29 Marques Asato; 6/31 Rachael Keane, David Lyon; 6/34 Shawn Baptiste. SCHOOL OF ROCK: If interested, please register for School of Rock classes held at the Rocks Works Music Studio at 45-588 Kamehameha Hwy, Room 202. The studio is near Kaneohe Elementary. Fliers were sent home with the students. If you did not get one, come to the office to get one. For more information call Brian Albus at 953-7631. LABELING SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Please label school supplies and other personal items your child brings to school. There have been many lost water bottles, lunch bags, back packs, jackets and sweaters. If you label these items they will be returned to them if misplaced. We collect hundreds of these items, which we donate every semester to worthy causes. If you write your child's name on these items, they will get them back and you won't have to purchase new ones.