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PARENT BULLETIN MILILANI UKA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL VISION Excellence at our school is everyone continually working together as
lifelong learners to be responsible citizens. PURPOSE We declare that our school’s purpose is to ensure that each child reaches their potential as a lifelong learner and responsible citizen in our global society. GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES The ability to be responsible for one’s own learning. The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together. The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving strategies. The ability to recognize and produce quality performances and quality products. The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically. NO. 8 June 1, 2005CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 1 Wear RED Day; Say No to Drugs Day School Safety Committee meeting; 1:20 p.m. 2 Wear WHITE/GRAY Day; Be a Buddy Day A+ End-of-the-Year Program; 6:45 p.m.; cafeteria 3 Wear BLUE Day; School Spirit Day Report cards go home Aloha Assembly for students LAST
DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL AT 11:00 a.m. 6 Last day for Teachers 13 Last day for administrators 28 First day for Vice Principal 30 A+ Registration, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in library JULY 1 A+ Registration, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in library First day for principal 18 First day for teachers; 2005-06 SY 22 First day for students; 2005-06 SY RELEASE/TRANSFER FROM
SCHOOL Please inform the office if your child(ren) will not be returning to Mililani Uka for the 2005-06 school year. Notify the office at least seven days prior to pick up of your child’s release documents by completing the Request for Student’s Permanent Release Form. Our school office is open on weekdays during the summer break from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. LUNCH TICKET ACCOUNTS – IMPORTANT NOTICE! Lunch Ticket account balances at
the end of this school year will be carried over to the 2005-2006 school
year. Only outgoing 5th graders and students transferring to other
schools will receive a refund on June 2nd or 3rd. LUNCH LOANS – Please pay
promptly! PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEWe sincerely appreciate your unconditional support and exemplary
participation in our school’s many and varied programs, activities, and events
throughout the school year. We
appreciate your participation as authentic partners with us to provide for the
quality education for your child … our student. With heartfelt gratitude we send our mahalo for your involvement
in our efforts for continuous school improvement. My 6 ½ years at Mililani Uka, out of
the 36 years with the DOE, have been extraordinarily special for me because of
the unconditional “unity of effort” and altruistic “spirit of service” that is
the culture of our Mililani Uka Ohana.
The school is on an excellent level and in an advantageous position to
continue to improve extraordinarily as new initiatives are implemented. I am confident that our school and our Ohana
will be a gift to the new principal, as it has been for me since March 1, 1999. I do not say that I am
“leaving”. Rather, because this is a
wonderful school with special people, I say that I am “bound” for a different
phase of my life … retirement. The many
sparkling moments that I take with me will continue to be the gems that shine
in my fondest of memories. I will
remember. To our staff, students and families
who are leaving at the end of this school year, we thank you for honoring our
us with your being a part of our Ohana.
May you know that your contributions to our school are appreciated with
aloha and fondness. May you all have a
safe, healthy and enjoyable summer break.
Aloha, Mahalo and a hui hou. Most sincere fondness, Penny Mau, Principal ALOHA & E KOMO MAIALOHA to staff who are RETIRING from Mililani Uka: Principal Penny Mau 1 Karen Ono K June Ogawa K Charline Nakashima K Susan Seu K Pat Realin 4 Kathy Sproles ALOHA to
staff who are LEAVING Mililani Uka: PCNC Vikki Wong-Webb Full-time partnership in business PS Keri Johnson
Child care for new daughter, Emma Grace K Summer Uyeda
Pursue PhD in Colorado 1 Lisa Hallett
Teach in Georgia 1 Jessica Martinez
Teach in Texas 2 Corrie Wright Teach at Solomon Elem. 4/5 Kristen Kirnbauer
Return to sub teaching 5 Julie Matsumoto
Librarian at Waianae Elem. 5 Brigid Parnes
Teach at Lanikai Charter School E komo mai to staff who will JOIN Mililani Uka Ohana: K Daryl Fujino
Transfer from Mililani Waena Elem K Reina Loughlin
Transfer from Pearl Harbor Kai Elem 1 Jill Nobu
Transfer from Pearl Harbor Kai Elem 5 Johnna Jacobsen
Transfer from Kailua Elem WANTED: A PCNC
After ten years, Vikki Wong-Webb, Uka’s Parent Community Network Coordinator will be leaving us for a new adventure when this school year ends. If you are a tireless worker, don’t mind some Saturday and evenings work, get along well with people, feel comfortable speaking to groups and know word processing and excel spread sheets, please call the school office. This is a good opportunity for a parent who would like to work part-time and closer to home. YEARBOOK 2005 Our 2005 Yearbook Committee
chairperson, Jennifer Okamoto (Paige) and assistants Paulette Inouye (Corey,
Darcie), Lianne Yoneda (Melynie) and Sue Tomei (Darby, Darienne) are to be
commended for their outstanding accomplishment of producing our wonderful
yearbook. These parent volunteers gave
of their precious time and energy to this endeavor. We are truly blessed beyond
expectations to have such dedicated ohana members. ITEMS UNCLAIMED AT END OF SCHOOL YEAR Report cards and other school
documents will be retained in the office for parents to pick up. Any items left behind by students at
the end of the school year will be held in the school office no later than June 9, 2005. After June 9, items will be discarded or donated to community
organizations. If you know that your child will not be in school during the
last days of school, please make prior arrangements with the teacher to plan
for the taking home of student’s belongings. SCBM COUNCILThe SCBM council will convert next school year as Mililani Uka’s School Community Council. Look in the first parent newsletter next school year for the next scheduled meeting, tentatively for Monday, August 1, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. in the library. SCC parent representatives for school year 2005-2006 are: Candi Baker, member Jan Fukada, member Cindi Saguibo, member Lii Furuta, Hui representative Nasrin Segovia, Alternate: SCC Community representatives for school year 2005-2006 are: Eric Matsumoto Sandra Gosette Thank you to all who took the time to complete your ballot. This is part of what parent participation and accountability in school is all about. All meeting minutes are posted in the office. Anyone who would like an idea added to the agenda, please call Vikki Wong-Webb at 627-7303 ext. 233 at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEKMahalo for your overwhelming generosity
and appreciation towards our Uka teachers and staff. The Hui was able to hold a raffle every day of Staff Appreciation
week so that most of the staff was able to get a prize. Parents Jennifer Okamoto and Phyllis Wada
did a wonderful job in planning coordinating and cooking the fabulous and
delicious luncheon.
Friday, June
3:
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL
AT 11:00 a.m. HUI NOTESThe Spring Fund-raiser is complete. Thank you again to all the volunteers for their help in making the fund-raiser a success. Over $14,000 was raised. The next Hui meeting is Wednesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. in the school office. It will be the final meeting of the school year. A potluck is planned. Anyone interested in attending is invited. You are welcome to bring your children. The Hui’s General Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 10. The new Hui board was formally accepted into office. They are the following: Joreen Murayama President and first alternate for SCC Lii Furuta Vice President and SCC representative Desiree Gopie Treasurer Shelly Dinh Recording Secretary Louise Smith Corresponding Secretary and second alternate for SCC VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Milialni Uka is fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers who are committed to helping our students. This year the Hui honored two people who have shown their dedication to the entire Uka ohana. Thank you to our two GREAT volunteers. You are both exemplary for the tireless hours you give to Mililani Uka. Youth Volunteer of the Year: Kylie Yoshimoto. Kylie was nominated by 10 people on campus for this award. There is not a job too small for her and she does all her jobs with great efficiency. When she sees a job that needs to be done she jumps right in. Kylie is a role model to all Uka students and youth volunteers. Volunteer of the Year: Eric Matsumoto. Eric has been on the SCBM Council for over 10 years. In the last few years he has been the chairperson. He has led the Uka SCBM to become the new School Community Council. Eric is a true leader. MILILANI TEACHER OF
THE YEAR Joanna Meza, 4th grade teacher was honored at the 2005 Central Chapter Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Joanna was chosen by Uka teachers. Great job, Joanna! COMMUNICATION SIGN
We hope you are driving by the campus to read any posters on our new sign. Please make the effort to check out upcoming events. MAHALO FOR THE FLAG from KIRKUK, IRAQ: “OPERATION IRAQ FREEDOM”
Infantry Battalion 1-21 “Gimlets” from Schofield Barracks, sent our school a Certificate of Appreciation, thank you letter, a folder of photos and a special signed American flag is now on display in our Library. Sgt. !st Class Todd B. Vick (Nogueras, Xavier) sent the items in response to letters sent to him and his fellow soldiers. REGISTRATION FOR A+ PROGRAM:
Thursday, June 30 & Friday, JULY 1, 2005 Registration will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 30 and July 1, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in library. Registration forms will be distributed on these days. Payment must accompany A+ registration forms. Payments will be for the month of August. If costs remain the same payment will be $55 for 1 student, $50 each for 2 in family, $45 each for 3 or more in family. Cost is subject to change. For updates please check the DOE website at http://doe.k12.hi.us. PHYSICIAN ADVISORY –
CHOLERA Dept. of Health is recommending that Hawaii physicians consider the possibility of cholera in patients experiencing severe watery diarrhea. Any suspected cases should be reported to the Oahu Disease Investigation Branch 586-4586. HIRING FOR A+ STAFF
POSITIONS Our A+ program is now accepting A+
staff applications for school year 2005-2006.
To apply, pick-up application at school's office. Contact Shirley Ragasa, A+ coordinator , at
627-7303, ext. 297. A+ Group Leader $45.60 A+ Program Aide $24.60 FOODLAND or SACK ‘N’ SAVE
“SHOP FOR BETTER EDUCATION”: School Code 7763 By designating Mililani Uka as
your school of choice, using code 7763, a total amount of $765.12 was earned for our school. Thank you for asking your
neighbors, family and friends to support Mililani Uka. PAPA JOHN’S DOUGH-RAISERS The Hui will be continuing the Dough-raisers during the summer. Remember it is the 3rd Wednesday of each month. One class per month gets a pizza party for the highest transactions. The Hui makes on average $250 per month. WANTED: BOX TOPS
AND CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS
Our library club is still collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Soup labels. Please continue to collect them and send them to school with your child. There is a receptacle in the office and Library. OFFICE DEPOT “5% BACK TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM”: School ID Code 70027388 Throughout 2005, every time school
supplies are purchased at Office Depot, please designate Mililani Uka to
receive the “5% Back to School” credit for free supplies. Our school’s ID Number is 70027388. TOYOTA & EDUCATION WORKS “ON BOARD FOR EDUCATION” Customers who purchase a new Toyota Sienna Van can designate a teacher and a school to each receive $100 Education Works certificate for classroom supplies. By May 31, 2005, the school that accumulates the most award certificates will receive an additional $500 Education Works award certificate. Please kokua toward “Helping Teachers to Help Students”. MIKE MCKENNA “SPIRIT OF GIVING” for EDUCATION PROGRAM We have
families who purchase new cars from Mike McKenna’s Windward Motor Cars,
Windward Ford and Windward Volkswagen/Mazda.
For each new car purchased families can designate our school to receive
the monetary donation of $100 from Mike McKenna. The donation is deposited in
our school fund to be used for general school activities and needs. Mahalo to the following family who
designated our school to receive $100 donation from Mike McKenna: Dakota
Worrell. STANDARDS-BASED
REPORT CARDS Standards-based Report Cards will be implemented from 2005-06 school year. Information for parents is available on the DOE website: www.doe.k12.hi.us. Go to “Parents & Community”, then “Standards”, and then “Report Cards”. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
(NNO) – AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME A nation-wide anti-drug event will be held for Mililani community on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Mililani Recreation Center 5. Food donated by Outback. NNO is sponsored by MTA’s neighborhood Security Watch Program and its community partner, Mililani Drug Free. If you have questions, please call Andrea Kunukau or Pat Hurley, MTA Neighborhood Security Watch Coordinators, at 440-2633 or email at nsw@mililanitown.org. FRIDAY, JUNE 3: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL AT
11:00 a.m MATH OLYMPICS The Mililani Math Olympics was held on Saturday, May 14th. Many thanks to teachers, Mrs. Jo-Ann Kawachi, Pauline Kishimoto, and Pat Tochiki who helped to chaperone the event and correct papers! Thank you to Mrs. Corrie Wright, who helped to coach the students after school! Congratulations to all the following students who participated in this event sponsored by the Mu Alpha Theta, Mililani High School's math club. Grade 3: Monique Duplessis Stephanie DeJuan 1st place Hurdles Adam Higashino 1st place: Marathon and High Jump Alexis Kishimoto Corianne Komori 1st place: Triathlon Ian Lee 1st place: Decathlon Viola Mocz 1st place: Steeplechase Jonathan Teraoka 3rd place: Dash Cody Yamaguchi 1st place: Shotput Grade 4: Andrew Tansiongco Alex Honke 1st place: Steeple chase and High Jump Stephen Mau 3rd place: Dash, 1st place: Triathlon Nalani Ogata Landon Ogomori 1st place: Shotput Malina Reyes Ryne Yamada 5th place: Hurdles, 1st place Decathlon Greg Watanabe Elan Yogi Grade 5: Sherawn Bissen 1st place: Decathlon Jarrin Celoza Lani Kaiwi Riley MacDonald 5th place: Hurdles, 1st place: Shot Put, 1st place: Marathon Paige Okamoto 2nd place: Steeple chase Matthew Olson 1st place: Triathlon Casey Omori 5th place: Dash DeVaughn Woodyard 5th place: Steeple chase, 1st place Decathlon, 1st place: Shotput FRIDAY, JUNE 3: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL AT 11:00 a.m Mililani Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Invitational Track Meet The Mililani Safe and Drug-Free Schools Invitational Track Meet was held on April 29, 2005 at Mililani High School. Mililani Uka competed against 7 other elementary schools in this area. Out of the 19 individual and relay events, Mililani Uka took 5 first places, 6 second places, 3 third places, and 1 fourth place. All the runners did their best to support their team members and did an excellent job representing our school with their talent, enthusiasm, hard work, and good sportsmanship. Great job and congratulations to each member of the track team! 1. 50 meters: Girl: Alyssa Ison (3rd place) Boy: Chaz Castro (2nd place) 2. 100 Meters: Girl: Natasha Ogata (3rd place) Boy: Kai Uwaine (7th? Place) 3. 200 Meters: Girl: Mara Parker (1st place) Boy: Mathew Olson (1st place) 4. 400 Meters: Girl: Jessica Kawana (2nd place) Boy: DeVaughn Woodyard (1st place) 5. 600 Meters: Girl: Roni McClellen (2nd place) Boy: Bryan Bunner (5th place) 6. 400 Meter Relay (4x100) Girls (7th place? 1: Paige Okamoto 2: Talyia Furuta 3: Masey Jones 4: Tiffany Tamate Boys (5th place) 1: Randall Chan 2: Marcus Carlos-Grube 3: Xavier Clark 4: Sean Milan Mixed (3rd place) 1: Brittany Calaro (girl) 2: Royce Yamane (boy) 3: Brittanie Apo (girl) 4: Anthony Aponte (boy) 7. 800 Meter Relay (4x200) Girls (2nd place) 1: Monica Johnson 2: Mata Aliifua 3: Darienne Tomei 4: Natasha Ogata Boys (2nd place) 1: Kai Uwaine 2: Douglas Curren 3: Jonathon Ferreira 4: DeVaughn Woodyard Mixed (2nd place) 1: Paige Okamoto (girl) 2: Anthony Aponte (boy) 3: Shannon Ward (girl) 4: Joshua Freitas (boy) 8. Medley Relay (100x100x200x400) Girls (1st place) 1: Brittany Calaro 2: Darienne Tomei 3: Alyssa Ison 4: Mara Parker Boys (1st place) 1: Royce Yamane 2: Kayton-Andrew Sakai 3: Douglas Curren 4: Chaz Castro Mixed (4th place) 1: Monica Johnson (girl) 2: Joshua Freitas (boy) 3: Jessica Kawana (girl) 4: Mathew Olson (boy)
FRIDAY, JUNE 3: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL AT 11:00 a.m JPOs Honored The Mililani Uka JPOs were awarded 100 points (Superior)
for the drill competition at the HPD sponsored field day on Friday, May 20.
Below is a list of the JPOs. We would like to thank the JPOs for keeping our
pedestrians and campus safe. Liam Achuela Riley MacDonald Jessica Pontes Kami Pihana Thomas Kenui Adelynn Carr Paige Okamoto Natasha Ogata Casey Omori Nichele Wada Kelsey McDowell Marissa Lee Kai Uwaine Lizzy Gustafson Malia Kunioka Taryn Ishii Lauren Dias Roni McCellen Brianna Daranciang Reiss Kaneshiro Valen Gordon Michelle Tsuda Zachary Souza Ryan Houser Lani Kaiwi Jarrin Celoza Joseph Reyes Dillan Clemente Brittny
Matsumoto Jonathan
Makaiau Brian Kameenui Isis Romero Darienne Tomei Lance Pe'a Douglas
Curren Jessica
Kawana SUMMER BREAK SCHOOL OFFICE HOURSThe school’s office hours: Main Office 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS
School Office: 627-7303 (Press 0 or 6) Fax: 627-7387 The following may assist you in quicker connection to your party’s extention, upon hearing the greeting, interrupt and press the following immediately: 1 Student Services Coordinator (SSC) or Counselors 3 Parent/Community Networking Coordinator (PCNC) 5 Complex Support Personnel 6 Office staff OFFICE PERSONNEL
Administration Penny Mau, Principal Grades 1 ,2 ,3 (Press 1 /greeting, press 5) until 6/30/05 Diana Bonsignore, V.P. Grades PS, K, 4, 5 (Press 1 /greeting, press 4) Student Services Coordinator (SSC) (Press 1 /greeting, press1) Lorene Park All grades
Summer School Director Scott Miyagi Grades 1, 3, 5 (Press 1 /greeting, press 2) Office Staff Jo-Ann Chang Clerk Typist (Press 6 /greeting, press 1) Robyn Goya Clerk Typist (Press 6 /greeting, press 2) Wendy Kagawa Clerk Typist (Press 6 /greeting, press 3) Lynne Uchida Clerk Typist (Press 6 /greeting, press 4) Phyllis Ishikawa SASA/Secretary (Press 6 /greeting, press 5) FRIDAY, JUNE 3: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS – DISMISSAL AT 11:00 a.m. |
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