January, 2018

Manana Parent Bulletin #6

Dates to Remember

Manana Elementary School 1147 Kumano Street Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Telephone Number 307-5300 Fax Number 453-6437

1/15 HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL 1/23 Report Cards Go Home 1/25 Gr. 1 Field Trip to Japanese Culture Center 1/29 Gr. 6 Field Trip to Waimanalo Bay 2/1 Chuck E. Cheese Night 2/5 PC Day – NO SCHOOL 2/6 Gr. 3 Field Trip to Heeia Fish Pond Gr. 5 Field Trip to Pearl Harbor 2/12 TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY – NO SCHOOL 2/14 Gr. 1 Parent/Child Activity MPDR 8:15-9:00am 2/19 HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL 2/20 to 2/23 Fitness Week

We’re on the Web! See us at: http://www.manana.k12.hi.us

Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Principal’s Message Dear Manana Families, Happy New Year! According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. (The actual Chinese New Year begins on February 16.) Dog is the symbol of loyalty and honesty. President Donald Trump was born in the Year of the Dog (1946). We are now in the 3rd Quarter (Second Semester) of the 2017-2018 school year. Report cards for the 2nd Quarter will be sent home on January 23. Please review and discuss the report cards with your child(ren). If you have questions or concerns, please contact the respective teachers. If requested, a meeting will be scheduled as soon as possible. Please note that teachers may also be contacting you to request a meeting. If you have any changes in your residence, home/business/mobile telephone number(s), emergency contact(s), or medical information, PLEASE inform us immediately. (continued on next page)

Just a Reminder…..Every Wednesday is Manana or College T­shirt Day 

Principal’s Message (continued) You can walk in, call the office at 307-5300, or write a note to your child’s teacher to update the information. It is VERY important that we have current information on file at all times, especially in the event of a school emergency. We frequently experience cases where we attempt to contact parents/guardians via a mobile phone, only to hear “The number you have dialed is no longer in service.”, or “This mailbox is full and cannot accept any messages.”. Manana Elementary has “mass messaging” (voicemail/text) capabilities, but we use that service very sparingly. If the information in the State’s electronic database is incorrect, then you will probably not receive the call/text message when the mass messaging service is used. THANK YOU to all who are reporting student absences using the 307-5398 line. If you need a “refrigerator magnet” that lists Manana Elementary School’s telephone / fax / report an absence telephone numbers, please pick one up in our office. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our students, staff and visitors. We conduct safety drills throughout the school year to help students / faculty / staff prepare for possible emergencies. IN CASE OF A SCHOOL EMERGENCY

• DO NOT call or rush down to Manana Elementary. Phone lines need to be kept open and office staff will be needed for emergency response efforts.

• DO NOT call or send text messages to your child(ren). Faculty, staff and students are discouraged from using mobile phone communication for safety reasons.

• Tune in to local television / radio stations for official school news alerts. • Rely only on OFFICIAL communication from school or public safety officials. • Listen for OFFICIAL information regarding reunification with your child.

Students will be released ONLY to parents / guardians who are documented as emergency contacts and who present a picture ID such as a driver’s license / military ID / passport.

• Go to the DOE website (www.hawaiipublicschools.org) for OFFICIAL updates.

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Principal’s Message (continued) SAFETY TERMS AND PROCEDURES In the event of an emergency at Manana Elementary, it is important that you know these terms:

1. LOCKDOWN A lockdown takes place if an internal or external threat is identified at our school. School doors will be locked and students will be confined to a room (classroom / office / library) depending when / where the threat is identified. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made.

2. SHELTER IN PLACE Students take refuge in designated areas to protect them from hazardous material or severe weather. No entry or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made.

3. OFF-CAMPUS EVACUATION Certain emergencies may require students and staff to evacuate school because it is no longer safe to remain on campus. Manana Elementary has two (2) evacuation sites, depending on which site the police / fire officials direct us to go - - Manana Community Park (on Waimano Hm. Rd.) is our primary site, and Trinity United Methodist Church (Komo Mai Drive) is our secondary site. In the event the emergency continues and students are not able to return to campus, parent or guardian reunification procedures will take place at one of those sites, so that is why it is important to watch / listen for only OFFICIAL communication from school or public safety officials.

Our Manana Elementary School neighbors are always looking out for the safety of our students, and our school (especially during non-school hours). Please help us be good neighbors to them.

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Principal’s Message (continued) As I tell our students, the (poor) choices and actions of a few can reflect poorly upon ALL of the students at Manana Elementary…. and that is not fair. So please help us with the following:

• A number of children are UNSUPERVISED at the Shigeo Ushiro Manana Neighborhood Park (playground equipment) after school on a regular basis. Children have been seen climbing the tree/breaking branches, and littering the playground equipment area.

• Litter (cigarette butts, food/candy wrappers/plastic bottles) has been left in front of homes (or on the street/grassy areas fronting the curbs) on Kumano Street.

• Drivers are disregarding the “NO LEFT TURN” sign posted at the entrance to the school on Kumano Street before/after school.

• Vehicles on Kumano Street have been reported as: blocking residents’ driveways, parking IN residents’ driveways, and parked facing in the wrong direction.

• Children (and adults) have been crossing Kumano Street from in between parked cars, creating very dangerous situations.

Let’s make a “New Year’s Resolution” to demonstrate the 3 WEs every day, and at every time of the day. Aloha,

Lost and Found  Lost a jacket…. Lost a hydroflask…. Lost a lunch bag…. Come check out lost/found in the office.  All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year. 

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  The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires our school to notify the faculty, staff, and parents of the presence and status of asbestos containing materials (ACM) in our school buildings.  The law further requires a management plan based upon the findings of the initial inspection.   Manana Elementary School personnel conducted the required six months surveillance on 12/12/17 and will complete the next surveillance in June, 2018.     The results of the completed surveillance indicate that there have been no changes in the condition of the asbestos containing materials in our school buildings.   A copy of the inspection report and the Asbestos Management Plan is available for your review in our school office or at the Safety and Security Services Section of the Department of Education (DOE).  Please contact the office at 307­5300 for more information, or to arrange an appointment to review the plan.  You may also contact the DOE Safety and Security Office at 586­3457 for additional information. 

GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTION FOR SY 2018-2019

The application period for Geographic Exceptions for school year

2018-2019 is from January 2 to March 1, 2018. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.

If you do not currently reside (permanent address) within the Manana School District, you need to have, on record, a Geographical Exception (GE).

Should circumstances change during your childʼs time here (i.e. change in residence), we ask that you let our school office know as soon as possible.

If a GE form is needed, the form can be obtained from your school. Families who fraudulently misrepresent address information will be asked to enroll at their home school. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Kindergarten Registration starts February 1, 2018

Kindergarten Registration officially starts on February 1, 2018 for the upcoming school year 2018-2019. Children born from August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013 are eligible. Your child must be 5 on or before July 31 to enter kindergarten. Registration may be done between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A parent or guardian must complete the school registration form, and have the following documentation:

1. Birth Certificate 2. TB Clearance (dated 7/31/17 to current date) 3. Completed State Health Card (Form 14) 4. Complete Physical Examination (dated 7/31/17 to current date) or a letter/appointment card from the doctor stating when your child is scheduled to have their physical exam done, especially if the scheduled appointment is later than 7/31/18.

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Kindergarten Registration (continued)

5. Legal Documentation (custody/guardianship paperwork)

6. Proof of Residence. All Proof of Residence must be in the child’s parent’s name. Per DOE requirements, the following are acceptable documentation – • Utility bill (water, electric, cable, land line

telephone) (cell phone bills are not accepted has proof of residence)

• Rental/Lease Agreement or Mortgage documents • If your family lives with someone else and you do

not have any of the above items in your name, please submit the following:

The person who is the named payee for the utilities and/or rent/lease agreement needs to write a letter stating that your family lives with them and have this letter notarized AND one of the above items (utility bill, rental agreement, etc..) with that person’s name/address needs to be submitted with the notarized letter.

Please register early so that processing of all registration applications may be completed in a timely manner. If you have any questions regarding registration, please call the Manana School Office at 307-5300.

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OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 2017 - 2018 2nd Quarter

Grade/Room Student’s Name K/A3 Darius Lepolo K/A4 Jayzen Zachary Andres 1/C3 Kellien Price 1/C4 Myah Ironmoccasin 2/C1 Kalli Chung 2/C2 Logan Calleon 3/G3 Mason Kaleikini 3/G4 Sean Gabriel Dollente 3/J2 Naomi Isawa 4/F2 Leila Dollente 4/J1 Shaylene Chung 5/H1 Kaylynn Kaiura 5/H4 Annalene Tambua 5/J3 Hailey Tom-Tavares 6/F3 Dylan Lee 6/H2 Brooke Hirota 6/H3 Darien Yee

Awesome

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SUPER ACHIEVER 2017 - 2018 2nd Quarter

Grade/Room Student’s Name K/A3 Logan Shirley K/A4 Kulia Tom 1/C3 Joshua Ujimori 1/C4 Jaymin Zeller 2/C1 Charmaine Ramos 2/C2 Destany Sanders 3/G3 Kylie Uehara 3/G4 Isabelle Myers 3/J2 Kevin Ujimori 4/F2 Tayten Quimoyog-Nguyen 4/J1 Vitale Savea 4/J4 Zhijie Pan 5/H1 Kyson Nishitomi 5/H4 Tiffany-Joelle Englar 5/J3 Maylie Chigawa 6/F3 Kaysie Nicole Damasco 6/H2 Kayla Ujimori 6/H3 Sophia Myers

Superb

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GLO AWARD 2017 - 2018 2nd Quarter

Grade/Room Student’s Name

K/A3 Kyrie Kinoshita K/A4 Xariyah Morton

1/C3 Shyla Ann Argast 1/C4 Bruce Maddex Aweau-Raquedan 2/C1 Caleb Benavente 2/C2 Hope Wong 3/G3 Lilyanah-Tiare Tavale 3/G4 Ian Wicklund 3/J2 Arrya Okamura 4/F2 Cayden Sabas 4/J1 Takeo McGirr 4/J4 Jayci-Ann Kuromoto 5/H1 Izea Kaulia 5/H4 Rubee Ezra Machado 5/J3 Maiah Oba 6/F3 Mikaela Marie Javar 6/H2 Shylee Kalilikane 6/H3 Royce Gotti Taimatuia

terrific

Manana Parent Bulletin #6 / Page 11 of 16 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance

Grade K/Room A3 Logan Shirley Grade K/Room A4 Jayzen Zachary Andres Skyzen Argast Kinh Bach Grade 1/Room C3 Naia Kaaikaula Azelyn Mamuad-Asuncion Brayden Osaki Izek Wicklund Grade 1/Room C4 Skyla Johiro Carli-Ann Kuromoto Kai Nishibe Alex Pan Karly Paradeza Kammi Taketa Jaymin Zeller Grade 2/Room C1 Cody Alferez Peter Bach Alayna Cansana Keenan Kawana Charmaine Ramos King Eric Tavale Grade 2/Room C2 Michael Anthony Amodo Logan Calleon Leila Lorenzo-Gabriel Christina Nishikata Grade 2/Room G3 Mason Kaleikini Lilyanah-Tiare Tavale Grade 3/Room G4 Sean Gabriel Dollente Dylann Neyer Rica Marie Ragasa Grade 3/Room J2 Arrya Okamura Travis Osaki Isabella Seaman Kevin Ujimori Grade 4/Room F2 Christy Belaski Leila Dollente Jaxon Duldulao Kalae Kong Gabriel Morris Tayten Quimoyog-Nguyen Calina Ryan Megyn Teruya

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Manana Parent Bulletin #6 / Page 12 of 16 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance (continued)

Grade 4/Room J1 Solana Koanui Vitale Savea Grade 4/Room J4 Joshua Chang Jayci-Ann Kuromoto Louis Kwak Angel Mya Lorenzo Brooke-Michelle Okawaki- Zhijie Pan Chun Grade 5/Room H1 Mikah Hall Kaylynn Kaiura Mia Leslie Joseph Oshita Errol Jairus Ricapor Anthony Uehara Grade 5/Room H4 Tysten Austria Ryan Takeuchi Kaleialohamaikalani Laney Young Yasumura Grade 5/Room J3 Shayna Ann Argast Kaya Calbero Trinadee Cansana Atiyanah Hampton-Hazen Karra Ann Higuchi Kolten Kinoshita Blaze McGirr Maiah Oba Paul Savea Jr. Lovett Tavale TJ Yoneyama Grade 6/Room F3 Dylan Lee Christian Kalani Macanas Shaedyn Quemado Shylah Quimoyog-Nguyen Faith-Elisa Ribuca Grade 6/Room H2 Kolby Batangan Chavis Calleon Grade 6/Room H3 Ceanna-Rae Kila Kaycee Onaga Ashley Won

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1st Semester Perfect Attendance

Grade K/Room A3 Logan Shirley Grade K/Room A4 Jayzen Zachary Andres Skyzen Argast Grade 1/Room C3 Azelyn Mamuad-Asuncion Brayden Osaki Grade 1/Room C4 Skyla Johiro Carli-Ann Kuromoto Kai Nishibe Alex Pan Jaymin Zeller Grade 2/Room C1 Alayna Cansana Charmaine Ramos Grade 2/Room C2 Logan Calleon Christina Nishikita Grade 2/Room G3 Mason Kaleikini Lilyanah-Tiare Tavale Grade 2/Room G4 Sean Gabriel Dollente Rica Marie Ragasa Grade 3/Room J2 Travis Osaki Kevin Ujimori Grade 4/Room F2 Leila Dollente Jaxon Duldulao Kalae Kong Tayten Quimoyog-Nguyen Grade 4/Room J1 Solana Koanui Vitale Savea Grade 4/Room J4 Joshua Chang Jayci-Ann Kuromoto Angel Mya Lorenzo Zhijie Pan (continued on next page)

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1st Semester Perfect Attendance (continued) Grade 5/Room H1 Mikah Hall Mia Leslie Joseph Oshita Grade 5/Room H4 Ryan Takeuchi Laney Young Grade 5/Room J3 Shayna Ann Argast Kaya Calbero Atiyanah Hampton-Hazen Karra Ann Higuchi Blaze McGirr Paul Savea Jr. Lovett Tavale Grade 6/Room F3 Dylan Lee Christian Kalani Maanas Shaedyn Quemado Shylah Quimoyog-Nguyen Grade 6/Room H2 Kolby Batangan Chavis Calleon Grade 6/Room H3 Kaycee Onaga Ashley Won Darien Yee Good Job Everyone!!

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FROM MANANA ROBOTICS VEX IQ. . . Manana's VEX IQ Robotics teams will be competing in the State VEX IQ Tournament this Sunday, January 14 at the Kaahumanu gym on the campus of Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama. You are welcome to watch the qualification matches where the best in the state will be there to compete. The matches start at 9:30 a.m. and run throughout the day. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Come down and support our teams...

GO MANANA!!!

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From the PTO… Thank you to everyone who supported the 7-11 Book and Cherry On Top Fundraisers. We sold 440 7-11 books and 387 Cherry On Top Certificates.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

4:00 – 9:00 PM

Your child will get a sticker at school on the day of this event reminding you to come to the Pearl City Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser. Make sure you bring / wear this sticker so your child can get 10 FREE TOKENS by redeeming this sticker at the event.