Parent Reference Sheet

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Keone’ula Elementary SchoolParent Reference Sheet

SY 2010-2011

School HoursFirst Bell (Warning Bell)……………………….7:45 a.m.Second Bell (School Day Begins)……7:50 a.m.Instructional Time:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday…………7:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Wednesday………………………………………………….7:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

Please keep this as a reference sheet throughout the school year!

Telephone ContactsPlease feel free to call us if you havspecific need.

Office………………………….689-1Fax……………………………..689-1 A+………………………………689-1ext. 263

Attendance Guidelines

Every student is expected to be in school daily andto be on time to class. In order for students to

reach their full academic potential, they must be in

school to receive instruction. Please schedule family

trips during non-instructional times. The followingare Department of Education and Keone’ula school

guidelines:

Tardies

If a student is not in class at the 7:50 a.m. bellhe/she is tardy. Tardy students should report to

the office to obtain a tardy slip before going to theclassroom.

Absences

If your child will be absent, please remember to

give us a call at 689-1380. Students who are absent3 or more consecutive days are required to bring in

a doctor’s note. Family vacations and/or trips areconsidered unexcused absences. If you are planning

on going on a trip, please contact the principal or

vice principal immediately

Release from School

Students who must be released during school hours

due to medical/dental appointments must be signedout at the office. Parents must obtain a student

pass before student will be released from school.

Parent/Guardian should inform the teacher andoffice ahead of time so the paperwork can be

prepared. Students must be accompanied by anadult listed on their emergency card. Please beprepared to show an identification card.

Student Arrival & Departure

For the students’ safety, please ensure

the timely arrival and departure of yourchild(ren). Students who eat breakfast

should arrive beginning at 7:00 a.m. Allothers should begin arriving at 7:30 a.m.

When students arrive at school, they should walk directly to the classroom or

cafeteria. Students waiting for theclassroom to open should be sitting in

the area designated by the teacher.Students should not be running around

or playing on campus before and after

school. Teachers who arrive early do soto prepare for the school day and are not

available to su ervise the students.

Emergency InformationMake sure that you havecompleted your child’s emergencyhealth card. If any changes occur,

please notify the officeimmediately. It is important thatwe have current contact numbersso that we are able to reach youdurin the school da .

Messages for Students

Please do not call the office to havemessages relayed to the students. We will relay messages only in anemergency.



Suggested Meal PaymentsSuggestedPayments

Regular Lunch($2.20/Meal)

Reduced Lunch($.40/Meal)

RegularBreakfast

($.90/Meal)

ReducedBreakfast

($.30/Meal)Monthly (20 Meals) $44.00 $8.00 $18.00 $6.00Oct. 11-Dec. 17 (2 nd

Quarter)$99.00 $18.00 $38.70 $13.50

Jan. 3-Mar. 11 (3rd Quarter)

$101.20 $18.40 $38.70 $13.80

Mar. 21-May 26 (4th Quarter)

$103.40 $18.80 $41.40 $14.10

School Lunch ProgramThe school lunch program is subsidized by the

Federal and State government. Meals are plannedto meet the necessary dietary requirements of

growing children. We, therefore, encourage allchildren to buy school lunch.

Lunch with Milk………………………………$2.20Milk Only………………………………………….$.50

Reduced Lunch………………………………..$.40

Entrée Only ……………………………………$1.752nd Lunch………………………………………….$4.40Water……………………………………………….$.50

Breakfast Program

Breakfast is prepared for D.O.E. studentsand staff members only. Breakfast is servedfrom 7:00-7:35 a.m. Students will not beserved after 7:35 a.m. Breakfast must beconsumed in the cafeteria. Parents may notpurchase breakfast for siblings and other

family members. Parents must wait outsideof the cafeteria.

Breakfast…………………….$.90Reduced Breakfast…………$.30Second Breakfast…………..$1.90

Breakfast & Lunch Accounts

All students must have a credit in his/hermeal account prior to taking a school

breakfast or lunch. There is no money

exchange in the cafeteria line.

A collection drop box is available in the office

for payments by cash or check. Payment

envelopes are available in the office. Checks

should be made out to the Department of

Education. Please be sure to clearly write

your child’s legal name on the envelope.

If on occasion a lunch loan becomesnecessary, reminders will be sent home with

your child. Loans should be repaid on the

next school day. Loans are limited to 5

lunches per student at any given time.

Application for Free/Reduced Lunch

If you are applying for meal assistance,please follow all instructions and turn inthe form to the office quickly. We willreview for completeness and submit tothe School Food Services Branch (SFSB).They will process your application anddetermine eligibility. A letter ofNotification of Eligibility will be senthome upon determination.

Students who received free and reducedmeal benefits last school year willcontinue that status for only 30 schooldays or until September 14, 2010.Applications must be submitted andprocessed within this period todetermine continued eligibility. Pleasecall the office if you need assistance.

Parent Reference Sheet



Parent Community NetworkCoordinator

Mrs. Charol Danielson is our Parent Community NetworkCoordinator (PCNC) who helps tobuild relationships with our Keone’ula families through thecoordination of our volunteers andfamily projects throughout theschool year. If you would like tovolunteer, please contact Mrs.

Danielson.

Library

Parents are welcome to come to the library every Tuesday & Friday from

2:00-2:30 PM and Wednesday & Thursday from 7:30-7:45 AM. Interested

parents can pick up a library application at the library. The cost of the

library card is $1.00. Completed applications and fee should be turned in to

the front office. The library card will be available by the next borrowing day .

Parents are able to borrow up to 5 books at a time.

Counseling Program

Mr. Aaron Chung works with our

students in PreK, Kindergarten(E105-E108), Grades 2, 4, & 6.Ms. Heather Iguchi works withour students in PreK,Kindergarten (E101, 109-110), 1,3, & 5. If you have any questionsabout your child’s academic,social or emotional developmentfeel free to contact us.

School Blog – For up-to-date information, please check out ourSchool Blog at www.keoneula.blogspot.com. The blog is updated on aregular basis.




Traffic Information & Pedestrian Safety

When dropping off and picking up students, weask for your assistance and patience. The right

hand lane is for drop-offs only. Students need to

exit and enter the car on the right side. The

middle lane and far left lane is for passing only.

As you come into the parking lot please make sure

that you move all the way down and pay attention

to the JPOs and staff members directing traffic.

We greatly appreciate your assistance in thismatter.

Parking Lot Procedures

Please be cautious and courteous at all times

and consider the safety of your child, yourself

and others.

• Cars must park in designated “VISITOR”

stalls only. No double parking and

parking in the fire lane is not allowed.

• Coned areas designate NO PARKING.

• Cars parked in handicapped stalls must

display a PLACARD.

• The curb fronting the school office is fordrop‐off and pick‐up only. Do not leave

your car unattended.

• Children should exit and enter cars

quickly to the right at the drop‐off curb.

• Children should not walk through the

parking lot traffic alone.

School Uniform

Students are required to wear

the Keone’ula red t-shirt. T-

shirts can be purchased at

Education Works located in

Dole Cannery on Iwilei Road.

School Bus Passes

Applications for bus passes are availablein the school office and should besubmitted on a timely basis. Payment

must be received in order to be issued abus pass. Qualified students, who live a

mile or more from Keoneula will beallowed to ride the school bus to school.

Students must have a pass in order toboard the bus. Parents of 6th grade

students must first fill out a space

availability form. Please see office staff

for any questions.


Documents

Parent Reference Sheet