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SALT LAKE ELEMENTARY PARENT BULLETIN

November

November 2015 NOVEMBER

3 ......................... PTA Meeting, 5 p.m., Library

4 ......................... “Drug Free” Red Shirt Day

........................... Student Council Canned Food Drive begins

5 ......................... “Bully Free” Blue Shirt Day

5-19 .................... Student Council Canned Food Drive

7 ......................... PTA Photo Session Fundraiser, 8a-5p, Library

12 ....................... Gr. 6 Field Trip

........................... Gr. 1 Field Trip

9-13 .................... National Young Reader/Career Awareness Week

11 ....................... NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day

12 ....................... Talk Story with the Principal

16 ....................... Gr. 3 Field Trip (Kojima,Emerson/, ½ Davalos)

17 ....................... Gr. 3 Field Trip (Kobashigawa,Elizares, ½ Davalos)

18 ....................... Tripod Survey, Grades 3-6

........................... Student Council Canned Food Drive ends

26-27 .................. NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER ........................... PTA Meeting, 5:00, Library

2 ......................... Red Shirt Day

3 ......................... Blue Shirt Day – Bully-free Awareness

18-Jan. 5 ............. NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

JANUARY 5 ......................... NO SCHOOL – Teacher’s Workday (no school for students)

6 ......................... Students Return to School

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have completed our Parent/Teacher conferences and I hope you had a chance to meet with your child’s teacher. You

should have received your child’s first quarter report cards at the conference. Even after Parent/Teacher conferences,

please continue to keep open communications with your child’s teacher. It is very import that you remain involved in

your child’s progress.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to the Principal’s Talk Story (Community Meeting #1). The Talk

Story is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Free dinner will be served at 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. I

will be sharing our current STRIVE HI status and possible focus areas for our Academic and Financial Plans. We will be

also having a mini workshop feathering our Math Coach, Mrs. Bulagay, she will be sharing our Math Program and how to

help your child with math concepts. We will be having child care available and a lucky number drawing sponsored by our

PTA at the end of the evening. If you would like to attend please call 305-1600.

November traditionally is the start of the holiday season. I would like to wish all of our Salt Lake Elementary School

Ohana a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday. For your information our office hours:

Closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015

Open on November 27, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Happy Holidays!

Duwayne F. Abe, Principal

IRA (Instructional Resource Augmentation) DAYS

On IRA days your child receives instruction in Music, Computer, PE, and Library Science. Please have your child wear shoes and

bring a water bottle on their scheduled IRA days. A note should be provided whenever your child is unable to participate in P.E.

Gr 6 Gr 5 Gr 4 Gr 3 Gr 2 Gr 1 Gr K

Nov 11/6 11/2

11/9 10/28**

10/30**

11/5 11/3 11/16 11/10 11/17

11/19 11/20 11/23 11/24 11/30

**PT Conference Schedule – half IRA periods

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NATIONAL YOUNG READER’S AND CAREER AWARENESS WEEK – Nov. 9-13, 2015

Ms. Takehara and the Student Council will be coordinating community members as celebrity readers in our classrooms. This activity

promotes the joy of reading because it develops thinking skills, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. In our school’s efforts to

promote positive behaviors and College and Career Readiness, we are asking our community and celebrity readers to also share about

their careers and important skills in school that helped them reach their goals and become successful.

PROMOTING A SAFE AND HEALTHY CAMPUS

MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP

Mornings are very important to students (and adults). A good morning will set the tone for learning the entire day. Please help your

child(ren) have a good day by signing all forms and having them get their belongings/backpacks in order before they enter your car to

leave for school. Please do not park in the bus loading/unloading zone. It is reserved for bus transportation and arranged

circumstances. There have been reports of cars reversing from that area into the crosswalk where our staff is helping children get

from one side to the other. It is very dangerous. Finally, for those parents or guardians loading & unloading at the “island” area,

please pull forward so that you child can enter/exit your vehicle in a safe area beyond the new planter section. Your cooperation will

be greatly appreciated!

STUDENTS ON CAMPUS BEFORE & AFTERSCHOOL

We are concerned about the safety of students being dropped off at school as early as 6:00 a.m. and also those students remaining on

campus well after 2:30p/1:30p on a daily basis. There are reports of homeless people that roam on campus during the early mornings,

and it is dangerous for your child(ren) if they are here by themselves as there is no adult supervision in the morning. In addition,

please make arrangements for your child(ren) afterschool as there is also no adult supervision on campus. Kama’aina Kids continue

to accept applications for their A-Plus afterschool program.

Also, a concerned citizen in our community reported last week that a girl wearing a Salt Lake uniform shirt walked up to the car by the

district park and said, “hi!” The person was alarmed that our students would walk up to a stranger’s car. He feared what would

happen if the stranger was a pedophile. Administration addressed the staff and students about stranger danger. Please talk to your

child about not approaching strangers, walking in groups, and being aware of their surroundings.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS - November

Oct. 19-23 was “Make a Difference” Week across the nation. Our committee created their own “Make a Difference”

week consisting of: Oct. 19 - “Active Day” (encouraging exercise during recess)

Oct. 20 - “Make a New Friend Day” (encourage students to meet new people)

Oct. 21 – the students did a short skit during lunch period to teach people not to bully others

Oct. 22 – “Wall of Gratitude” - Students put up post-its of what they are thankful for. This will continue until before

Thanksgiving.

Oct. 23 – “Social Day” (socialize with your new friend and make everyone feel included)

On Oct. 28, a committee did Halloween activities with the special education pre-school and FSC students.

On Oct. 30, the Student Council helped to host the “Dress as a Book Character Parade”. Students dressed as book

characters and paraded down the mall during recess to Halloween music. This event was to kick-off the National Young

Readers Week on Nov. 9, 10, and 13, and to encourage students to read for enjoyment.

From Nov. 4-18, classes will be collecting canned goods to donate to the Hawaii Food Bank. The class that brings in the

most canned goods will receive a Jamba Juice party at the end of the year.

DOLPHIN RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Dolphin of the Quarter 1: Our classroom teachers will be recognizing students who attain a usually or consistently rating

for the General Learner Outcomes as listed for each quarter. If a student receives a usually or consistently rating, they

will receive a Dolphin Award certificate. Time Frame

Targeted GLO/HOM Required Rating

1st Quarter

GLO #1 Self Directed Learner

GLO #2 Community Contributor

Usually or Consistently

2nd Quarter

GLO #1 Self Directed Learner

GLO #5 Effective Communicator

Usually or Consistently

Dolphin of the

1st Semester

GLO #1 Self Directed Learner

GLO #2 Community Contributor

GLO #5 Effective Communicator

Consistently

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Dolphin of the Quarter

Students who receive Dolphin of the First Quarter exemplify qualities of a self-directed learner and a community contributer.

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2

Ms. Andresen Mrs. Leong Mrs. Ma

Elijah-Maximus Aglia Kristen Agdeppa Kiley-Rose Lopez

Azariah-Hazael Burdett Lincoln Baguio Journey Chardae Park

Aliya Ilaoa Chaney Bareng Janea Ynah Pedro

Logan Lee Michelle Anne Barroga Sarah Nicole Roy

Makayla Soriano Keka Bumanglag Mercie Samoa

Lala Wang Aadarsh Dhanabalan Abigail Suaglar

Christine Wu Megan Sadaya Mrs. Murashige

Mrs. Fujii Ms. Nakamura Matthew Billon

Gabriella French Hualanianuenue Keli'i Cilina Castro

Reign Hahn John Koo Trista Mae Galutira

Alfred Iokia III Leonidas Kukonu Jasnain Ghura

Jun McGuire Sylvia Lee Eli Mizue

Vinnicio Mathison Lota Meyer Zander Munalem

Ethan Meng Randi Racadio Jedrek Seth Alexander Pagador

Joelyn Milne Precious Angel Rapisura Leilene Vili

Mrs. Higa Trent Windhorst Brandon Zhu

Connor Chun Ms. Takehara Andreah Cardon

Lani Chung Naia Anulao Ms. Noguchi

Carson Dabu Sinchana Bhat James Aiona III

Colin Emerson Jake Ryan Cabuyadao Nier Andrews

Taelynn Mae Galicinao-Tom Rylan Hayashi-Valmoja Kayla Marie Asuncion

Kaira Hansberry Trey Hedani Taylor Chung

Joanne Kim Matthew Liu Daniel Cobile

Skyler Laetan Macadangdang Liliana Rivera Jacquelyn Goto

Titan Manley Jordan Shi Lilikoi Harbison

Kaley Kalea Narruhn-Perreira Angel Rose Visaya Treyten Ibana

Hayley Okano

Esabella Kukonu

Travis Roche Grade 2 Jacob Lautej

Micah Torres Ms. A. Furumoto Milani McCray

Felix Wang Jessica French Phoenix Nettles

Jocelyn Wu Macaila Kassandra Gimeno Izen Francis Riveral

Mrs. Mimura Acacia Kodate Jayden Christopher Sabas

Leila Argel Daniel Le Maryam Saidy

Nikolai Kellan Bacuitis Jerney Lorenzo Michelle Tan

Melyana Batoto Rayden Maika'i Anson Wu

Chesley Gail Busque Sophia Nene Froilan Dave Dolores Caytlen Oishi-Gascon Grade 3

Shiloh Delos Santos Tyle Roche Mrs. Elizares

Kimiko Emerick Kyle Shin Haylee-Gail Ballesteros

Andy Ho Mr. N. Furumoto Jaemina Rose Buyag

Leilani Vili Reece Atabay Hailey DeVera

Chauncey Villanueva-Tugaeon Anuhea Bumanglag Kim Nguyen

Stefanie Xu Brandon Butay Reese Pascua

Mrs. Yamada Arianna Capinia Jenna Pascual

Adrian Asuncion Jazlynn Degala Amaya-Lei Peros

Vivien Brooks Leahi Kahalewai-Flores Adrian Paul Santos

Nadia Choi Ho Tin Lam Trevor Takeno

Kevin Chong Gunnar Lee Dylan Ugale

Aidan Espirit Rylee Lian Ms. Kobashigawa

Keaghan Kobayashi Raymond Lin Aguigui, Shayden

Kaimalu Kukonu Anshula Pawar Cantillo, Ethan

Timothy Lau Kaylee Ragasa Chung, Dylann

Kaipokai Lee Raksheth Sriram Dela Cruz, Victoria

Brayden Mann Amaya Villoso Dias, Scarlett

Natalie Nguyen Mrs. Ma Garganta, Maria

Samantha Nipales Jerijoe Aceret Hwang, Daniel

Kona Putnam Lucas Cho Job, Lulilani

Kiani Ramos Aigaletai Fatu-Kahalewai Meyer, Kealana

Dominyc Tabion Rhaemr Dean Hidalgo Pilanca, Jenalin

Genesis Wise Jayden Huang Pulu, Suryl

Allen Kim Ramos, Kealohilani

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Mrs. Campbell – Grade 1 Mrs. Ma – Grade 1 continued Ms. Kobashigawa – Grade 3 continued

Hanna Bocalbos Weng Leong Lao Wada, Jayla

Ramzy Bumagat Kai Murata Wilcox, Malu

Bradley Cantillo Reign Rios Matthew Fisher Caleb Vaoalii Maevyn Lozano Aubrie Mae Agraan Benjamin McCaleb Alea Malie Batoto Julian Samonte Raean Carey Bumagat Jayzalyn Saquiton Haylee Howerton

Grade 3 Grade 5 Grade 6

Mrs. Kojima Ms. Fonseca Mr. Harauchi

Jameson Aiona Calista Ancog Jade Custer

Jennifer Chung Andre Argel-Costales Annabelle Marie Gregor

Frank Emerick Joseph Barroga Tristan Ibana

Jasmine Ermitanio Jennifer Bisarra Lauren Jose

Calissa Jorkan Dianne Cabico Bailey Kaawa

Andrew Kishimori Yannie Cheng Sonse Kawasaki

Aanvi Mathur Justin Andrew Garcia Ebonie Lo

Eunic Papa Katie Ha Diego Noah Luquingan

Kiyana Smith-Soares Terisa Lau Dreden Meyers

Emilee Thipphavong Aaron Matsumoto Skyler Pangan

Cathryn Wu Yasmine Novoa Nicole Shaine Quimoyog

Vaughn Osurman Zach Uesato

Grade 4 Denzel Benedict Tapia Mariah Valendia

Ms. Higashi Mr. Meyer Chad Yamashiro

Joshua Adiniwin Jasmine Adiniwin Kylah Yamauchi-Ranan

Lucas Keign Baguio Kiara Marie Agdeppa Mrs. Loketi

Taylor Desa Micaiah-Jeriel Burdett Brosnan Aquino

Antonio Dixon Jr. Trevin Dennemeyer Siena Bulagay

Unnat Preet Ghura Tehani Kealoha Vincent de Mesa

Misty Griffith Joann Lin Jenna Francese

Akaecia Mateo Jayray Saladier Jaylyn Hew

Dante Mina Giana Alexa Yanos Miya Jhun

Tatiana Murray-Perry Mrs. Sagadraca Kamekilani Job

Joseph Nguyen Eden Gisele Baguio Mia Katena

Zaiden Sulliban-Ching Bea Nicole Ceria Natasha Kattil

Matthew Tran Kiana Credo Olin Kobayashi

Isabella Caile Villanueva Christopher Dias Jace Lee

Reesa Zhou Nathalie Ho Joshua Onaha Reyes

Mrs. Sandeen Camaron Inoue Bryson Perry

Jhayverson Bayudan Weeko Lian Mich'lae Villanueva

Carah Mae Gines Rayna Maikai Rachel Yang

Cody Goo India Williams Mr. Okumura

Azien Hahn Cody Torres Adele Atanoa

Jordan Lautej Dyannah Vallesteros Xaeden Daclison-Young

Matthew Leung Yu Ying Yu Nathen Dela Torre

Kevin Luo Anthony Zhong Roman Miguel Doles

Adrisen Munalem Mrs. Yoshimoto Hali'a Fernandez

Micah Olega Colby Casinas Natalie Fukuchi

Lana Rabago Jasmin Do Angelyn Garo

Selena Shi Kaycee Hansberry Brayden Hanakahi

Chelsea Takushi Toni Reed Zoe Huang

Alice Zheng Jezarie Rio Alyssa Jose

Richard Zhong Dylan Sadaya Caitlin Kim-Hubin

Mrs. Shigezawa Alyssa Sakai Ian Kozuki

Taegeon Bae

Ruimin Lin

Trinity Baek-Kim Grade 6 Anthony Nguyen

Jenna Hope Dumaual Ms. Fujita Royce Pascua

Shyann Ejercito Karl Angelo Agdeppa Angelica Rebucal

Jeryn Garma Aria Apuya Justin Lee Rio

Melissa Lau Ashlyn Grace Balanay Kimokeo Lind Rozalynn Cabuena Elle Mizue Ari Chan Nathan Yang Youya Channel Tristen Harauchi Isabella Huynh Kelly Jacklick

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Mrs. Shimizu – Grade 4 Ms. Fujita –Grade 6 continued

Jayce Bareng Shanna Kaya

Daysha Lynn Gonzales RJ Jenar Magadia

Givenson Haruo Brycen Martinez Kayla Marie Labtingao Zoey Nie Natasha Lau Tylor Quale Nathan Luong Kamalei Stephens Ryan Nguyen Donald Wu Le'a Richardson Marc Sedeno Max Richmond Sibayan

Jade Ulep Kyan Ulloa Queenie Vila Nikki Wong

Perfect Attendance: Perfect attendance certificates will also be awarded to students who have been to school everyday

without being tardy. Unfortunately, excused absences do not qualify for this award.

SLES Perfect Attendance - Quarter 1 Awardees GRADE K GRADE 2 - cont'd GRADE 4 GRADE 5 - cont'd

Andresen Furumoto, N. Higashi Sagadraca

Lian, Rylee Au, Andrew Baguio, Eden Gisele

Fujii Ma Ghura, Unnat Preet Credo, Kiana

Kaohi, Connor Do, Lanson

Murashige Malicay, Gian Kelly Guan, Jaymond

Higa Arroyo, Chynia Mateo, Akaecia Inoue, Camaron

Chun, Connor Bailey, Xion Mina, Dante Jackson, Troy

Hagan, Liam Dean Cardon, Andreah Muller, Fynn Ragasa, Yasu

Hansberry, Kaira Castro, Cilina Nguyen, Joseph Torres, Cody

Kim, Joanne Zyra, Jamicah G. Pasion, Shanilyn Vallesteros, Dyannah

Roche, Travis Hughes, Audrey Tran, Matthew Yu, Yu Ying

Mimura Michiuo, Jaybee Villanueva, Isabella Caile Zhong, Anthony

Batoto, Melyana Vili, Leilene Sandeen Yoshimoto

Emerick, Kimiko Munalem, Zander Gines, Carah Mae Ancheta, Aris Ezekiel

Delos Santos, Shiloh Pagador, Jedrek Goo, Cody Do, Jasmin

Xu, Stefanie Williams, Justin Hahn, Azien Graham, Angela

Yamada Yu, Fzabel Kema-Hubin, Kapono Hansberry, Kaycee

Chong, Kevin

Leung, Matthew Pantellaleaver, Kiana

Domingo, Neo GRADE 3 Luo, Kevin Ramos, James Brian

Ilaisios, Milliann Davalos Munalem, Adrisen Joel Reed, Toni

Nguyen, Natalie Batara, Amaiyah

Rio, Jezarie

Ramos, Kiani Cheng, Edison Shimizu Sadaya, Dylan

Tabion, Dominyc Dolores, Mikaela Vila, Queenie Sakai, Alyssa

Gould, Shelden Ulloa, Kyan GRADE 6

Nie, Gordon Wong, Nikki Fujita

GRADE 1 Valendia, Princess Leanne Sedeno, Marc Ehmar Agdeppa, Karl Angelo

Campbell Elizares Luong, Nathan Au, Kristy

Bumagat, Ramzy Thomas, Jestus Lollar, Amadeus Balanay, Ashlyn Grace

Cantillo, Bradley Papa, Eduard Joaquin Lau, Natasha Chan, Ari

Castro, Roque Nguyen, Andy Cruz, Chyson Kelso Channel, Youya

Lozano, Maevyn Ballesteros, Haylee-Gail Harauchi, Tristen

McCaleb, Benjamin Sheldon, Alana Shigezawa Huynh, Isabella

McCormick, Takoda Cadiena, Edward Andrews, Magnus Khamphannourith, Allyson

Nguyen, John Pascua, Reese Bae, Taegeon Quale, Tylor

Leong Meyer, Kiersten Bocaya, Khaela Wu, Donald

Agdeppa, Kristen Jucar, Zymon Dabu, Reyce Harauchi

Bumanglag, Keka Lau, Melissa Akina, Love

Sabado Jr., Rodney Kojima Lee, Jonathan Arakaki, Sierra

Sadaya, Megan Emerick, Frank Mizue, Elle Esmino, Micah Ela

Nakamura Jorkan, Calissa Pasion, Shayla Hirai, Allen

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Keli'i, Hualanianuenue Papa,Eunice Sunio, Kim Ashley Jose, Lauren

Lee, Sylvia Phan, Andrew Yap - Tupuola, Giovani Lo, Ebonie

Nakagawa, Kanna Quale, Brandt Yasunaga, Rylee Quimoyog, Nicole Shaine

Osurman, Vyson Wu, Cathryn GRADE 5 Uesato, Zach

Takehara Chung, Jennifer Fonseca Valendia, Maraiah

Hedani, Trey Emerson Matsumoto, Jr., Aaron Loketi

Sheldon, Aliimalu Cu, Evangeline Tapia, Denzel Benedict Akina, Olivia

Visaya, Angel Rose Dumaual,Sean Ashton Garcia, Justin Andrew Bulagay, Siena

Reed,Stella Liu, Nathan de Mesa, Vincent

GRADE 2 Rolle, Isabelle Casinas, John Tyler Hew, Jaylyn

Furumoto, A Kobashigawa Hirota, Trevor Job, Kamekilani

French, Jessica Aguigui, Shayden Barroga, Joseph Katena, Mia

Gimeno, Macaila Job, Lulilani Munoz, Bazialy Lee, Jace

Goo, Riley Kamp, Jruven Ancog, Calista Reyes, Joshua O.

Kodate, Acacia Meyer, Kealana Ha, Katie Perry, Bryson

Lorenzo, Jerney Monsell, Keegan Novoa, Yasmine Taufete`e, Trent

Roche, Tyler Ramos, Kealohilani Cabico, Dianne Marie Yang, Rachel

Noguchi

Cheng, Yannie Okumura

Andrews, Nier

Andrews, Lillith Dela Torre, Nathen

Asuncion, Kayla Marie

Meyer Doles, Roman Miguel

Sabas, Jayden Christopher

Agdeppa, Kiara Marie Garo, Angelyn

Wu, Anson

Amero, Michelle Nicole Huang, Zoe

Dennemeyer, Trevin Jose, Alyssa

Huang, Denny Kozuki, Ian

Mikel, Rinj Leilani Lin, Ruimin

Sagocio, Justus Pascua, Royce

Shimabukuro, Masie Rebucal, Angelica

Tiposo, Devin Rhyme Rio, Justin Lee

Wilber, Shannia Sheen, Gordon

Habit of Mind Stars – Congratulations to the following students who were recognized by their teachers for exhibiting

outstanding DELIBERATIVENESS during this month. Students who show DELIBERATIVENESS always think before

they act. They are able to manage their impulsivity.

Kindergarten

Melyana Batoto

Leilani Vili

Kaimalu Kukonu

Kaipokai Lee

Christine Wu

Lani Chung

Micah Torres

1st grade

Ramzy Bumagat

Hanna Bocalbos

Jordan Shi

Liliana Rivera

Aadarsh Dhanabalan

Chaney Bareng

2nd grade

Leilene Vili

Jedrek Pagador

Kyle Shin

Jerney Lorenzo

Darmyann Lewis

Joby North

Allen Kim

Aigailetai Fatu-Kahalewai

Leahi Kahalewai-Flores

Raymond Lin

3rd grade

Calissa Jorkan

Kiyana Smith-Soares

Hailey De Vera

Trevor Takeno

4th grade

Le'a Richardson

Richard Zhong

Matthew Leung

Nathan Yang

Jeryn Garma

5th grade

Camaron Inoue

Kiana Credo

6th grade

Rachel Yang

Jaylyn Hew

Kylah Yamauchi-Ranan

Tristan Ibana

Shanna Kaya

Rozalynn Cabuena

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STATE OF HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION

PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

POLICY 2403The Board of Education recognizes that a child's education is a responsibility shared by the school and the family during the entire period the child spends in school. To support the goal of the Department of Education (Department) to educate all students effectively, schools and parents must work as knowledgeable partners. Although parents are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they share the schools’ commitment in the educational success of their children. The Department and its schools, in collaboration with parents, shall establish programs and practices that enhance parent involvement and reflect the specific needs of students and their families. To this end, the Board of Education supports the Department in the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of parent involvement programs in each school. The implementation will involve parents at all grade levels in a variety of roles, including input in decision-making processes and practices. The parent involvement program will be comprehensive and coordinated in nature. It will include, but not be limited to, the following components of successful parent involvement programs: ● Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful. ● Responsible parenting is promoted and supported.

● Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning, including successful achievement of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards. ● Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought. ● Parents are partners in the decisions that affect children and families. ● Community resources are made available to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning. The Department shall implement administrative guidelines that support professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance understanding of effective parent involvement strategies. The Department recognizes the importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to parental participation. Engaging parents is essential to improved student achievement and to realize the Vision of a Public School Graduate. Approved: 05/03/01; Revised: 09/18/03

@ Salt Lake Elementary

PARENTS WE NEED YOU!!!

* Please wait for a confirmation before taking off from work, depending on the number of volunteers, we may not need everyone.

Please return to homeroom teacher by Monday, November 13, 2015 Child’s name: ____________________________ Grade _______ Room # _______

Parent Volunteer’s name: __________________________________ contact # __________

Career ____________________________ email __________________________________

Who: Enthusiastic, passionate, parents to speak to our students about their careers

What: Career Day

When: January 14, 2016 for Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade

January 15, 2016 for 4th thru 6th Grade

Where: Various spots on SLES campus

Why: Get our students interested in different career pathways & prepare them for the future.

Volunteers will receive a complementary lunch and get to eat with their child after the career

fair. Parent and child will also be featured in the February parent bulletin.

Topics to discuss: Description of career responsibilities, educational requirements, why or how

you chose your career, and how you accomplished your goals.

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Upcoming Events

November

o November 3 – PTA Meeting 5 pm in the Library

o November 7 – Photo Session Fundraiser 8 am to

5 pm in the Library

o November 19 – Talk Story with the Principal

December

o December 1 – PTA Meeting 5 pm in the Library

o December 10 – Read Aloud Pajama Party

o December 17 – Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser –

Let’s eat pizza again!

Birthday Book Program

Happy Birthday to program participants born in November:

Dallas Rust-Sipili, Joshua Clawson, Reydan Antonio-

Williams, Leilene Estrella Vili, Chesley Gail Busque, Yvan

Miguel P. Mampusti, Linde Lei-An Queena Naich, and Trista

Mae Galutira

As a birthday gift, their parents donated books for our school

Library and their names will be on the books they donated and

circulated forever more. That’s a special gift that will keep on

giving. Thank you for your support!

Photo Session Fundraiser

This Saturday, November 7, 2015 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

In the school Library

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.

Cash payments only. Kenneth’s Photography is supporting Salt Lake Elementary

School by generously donating their professional services and

donating 100% of all sitting fees to our school to support

SLES initiatives.

Thank you to the following individuals for

volunteering to help at our Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 21

st, from 8 to 11:30 am—Yong Kil Chung,

Punitinder Ghura, Judy Kaya, Ivy Quijano, Cherie Racadio, Casey Ragasa, and Jaaziah Vaoalii. Thanks to the support of our Department of Health and volunteers like you, we were able to provide a valuable service to our students.

Thank you to Girl Scout “Daisies” Troop 100 for their generous donation. This active troop held a special drive to gather supplies for our school. Their donation is in honor of Juliette Low, Founder of Girl Scouts. Thank you for your hard work and consideration. Students and faculty will make good use of the supplies.

Thank you to Cherie Racadio and Ivy Quijano for volunteering their time to be a part of our School Inspection Team on Wednesday, October 28

th. They

joined our district and school staff and students in a comprehensive inspection of our school. We thank you for taking time from your busy day to help make our school a safer and better place.

Support our PTA’s Box Tops for Education Program

Clipping is easy! Clip Box Tops from your favorite products

and turn them in to your teacher. Each Box Top is worth 10 . Last year, we raised over $2,000. If we all work together,

we’ll reach our goal of $2,500 in no time.

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC)

News – November 2015

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HOUR OF CODE

Dear Parents, We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago. That’s why our entire school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 4-15 IRA Classes). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code. Our Hour of Code is a statement that Salt Lake Elementary School is ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills. To continue bringing programming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code event huge. I encourage you to volunteer, reach out to local media, share the news on social media channels and consider hosting additional Hour of Code events in the community. This is a chance to change the future of education. See http://hourofcode.com/us for details, and help spread the word.

THANK YOU TO THE GIRL SCOUTS FOR CLEANING AND STENCILING OUR STORM DRAINS

On Saturday, October 24, Girl Scout troups volunteered their time to service our school and community

by sweeping and clearing our storm drains all over campus so that the rain can easily drain into the

ocean. Daisies Troup #100 swept leaves and grass covering a few storm drains and the Brownies Troup

#286 stenciled drains saying “No Dumping, Leads to Ocean.” Thank you to our librarian, Ms. Chudko

for creating the storm drains and our own staff members, Ms. Sisco and Ms. Leilani, for being Girl

Scouts advisors.

BOOK CHARACTER PARADE

Congratulations to the following winners of the Salt Lake Elementary Book

Character Parade which was held on October 30, 2015:

Paki Ioka (K), Kaipokai Lee (K), Randi Racadio (1), Kaylee Ragasa (2), Tylor

Roche (2), Pikake Lee (3), Elle Mizue (4), and Yasu Ragasa (5/6) for showing

originality in their wonderful book character costumes.

MCTEACHER’S NIGHT

Thank you for supporting our McTeacher’s Night at the Salt Lake Elementary McDonald’s restaurant on Thursday, October 29, from

5-8 p.m. A percentage of sales during that time was returned to our school to benefit our service group leadership and appreciation

field trips and also help subsidize expenses for the 6th

Grade Promotion Ceremony in the spring. We were able to raise $802 in walk-

in donations and percentage of sales! Mahalo!