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Queen Lydia Lili'uokalani Elementary School
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Volume 4, Issue 6 ● September 2007

Lili`uokalani School Receives Gift from Realty Group

Queen Lydia Lili`uokalani Elementary School was fortunate to be presented a check written for $500 from the members of the East Oahu Realty Group during the school's Annual Welcome Back Assembly. Frank Diaz, Nikki O’Rourke and Julie Meier presented the check on Wednesday, August 8th. The funds were raised from monetary collections made during their regularly scheduled meetings. Teachers' Wish List items are also planned to be granted in the near future. These generous donations will really go a long way to help students at Kaimuki's historic public school on the Top of the Hill.

Principal’s Message
Reported by Lori Yamada, PCNC - Mr. Yuen’s message to students at Welcome Back Assembly – 8/8/07

On this first occasion to meet all of you I would like to share a story. This is a real story.... This story will be one example of my belief system and goals I have for all of you.
A long, long time ago when I was in the 5th or 6th grade, Mr. Yuen used to deliver the newspaper right here in our neighborhood. How many of you deliver newspaper with a bicycle? Well, one Sunday morning before the sun had come up I was driving my bicycle down from the Koko Head Fire Station where I used to fold the newspapers and load them in my bag on my bike. Well, I was driving my bike down Koko Head Avenue and I lost control of my bike and fell down. Guess What? I could not pick up my bike because it was so heavy and bulky.
Question: what do you think I did? Did I ran away? Did I take the papers out of my bag and ran to every house to deliver? Did I go home and forgot about it? No, I used GLO #3. First of all... I have a question... Does anyone know what is a GLO? It means General Learner Outcome!! There are 6 GLO’s that are skills that we want you all to be very good at by the end of this school year.
Ok, back to the bike story... Question: Who knows what GLO #3 is? GLO #3 is being a “Complex Thinker”. When I dropped my bike and I could not lift it because it was too heavy, I gave it a good thought and said to myself “I cannot give up”. I thought – Onipa‘a!! (be steadfast) I must come up with a good solution! I told myself to start all over again and I will be fine. So I took out half of the newspapers in my bag, then picked up my back, leaned my bike on the church building wall, and then reloaded my bag, and then rode off to deliver my papers! I remember being able to explain this to my mother and father and they said that this process that I went through is an important one and to always remember to stop and think and then to do my best.
Remember I said at first that I will share a story of my beliefs and goals for you? Well students, I want all of you to experience a great learning experience here in school, where all of you will be “Equipped for the Future”!
Onipa‘a!!
STATEWIDE SCIENCE AND WRITING ASSESSMENTS
By Carolyn Ohara, Counselor
Public school students in grades 5, 7, and 11 will be participating in three Hawaii State Science Assessment sessions during October 15 – 26, 2007. Two Hawaii State Writing Assessment sessions will be administered during the same period to students in grades 4, 6, 9, and 11.
The purpose of these assessments is to provide parents and teachers with information about the extent to which children have met selected Hawaii content standards in science and writing.
It is important that children be present for all scheduled testing sessions. Parent Information Booklets will be sent home to provide information about the assessments and how parents can help their child(ren) prepare for them.

STUDENT HAPPENINGS
Grade 2 – reported by Mrs. Laura Cornwell, Gr. 2 Teacher
Second graders are growing lima beans to observe the life cycle of a plant. The beans that have been kept in the dark closet have started to sprout roots!
SPED Resource Class Project – reported by Bonnie Lee, E.A.
Hi All....The Upper Level Resource Class – are currently accepting donations of any gently used clothes, toys, baby items, handbags, shoes, books, etc. This is a great opportunity to clear your homes for the holidays and help QLS at the same time. We will in turn be having a Rummage Sale at the Holiday Faire. Donations should be turned in to Room B-202. Receipts for tax purposes will be available.
Thrift Shoppe in Room B-205
Keep your eyes and ears pealed for the announcement of our weekly Thrift Shoppe hours run by our upper level SPED Resource Class. Students will be learning money exchange skills while YOU are getting a great bargain.
WEAR YOUR BEST SMILE
Miss Kelley in the Office reports that Picture Taking will take place on Tuesday, September 11th in the cafeteria. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately (uniforms are optional that day) and bring their cutest smiles with them.

QLS OPEN HOUSE & BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC
Our annual school opening events, Open House and Picnic were extremely successful and very well attended by our families. The QLS PTSA for did such a fabulous job on short notice! Sincere thanks go to Mr. Jeffrey Renner proprietor of Pump It Up! for his generosity in donating the use of one of his inflatable jumpers. Mahalo to all who attended and volunteered their time & resources at these events!
PTSA
PTSA President Mrs. Colleen Lum formally announces her retirement and welcomes Mrs. Michelle Nakaya (Kobe, grade 2) to take the helm. Mrs. Lum will still be involved to help with the transition until the end of the year. Please attend our next PTSA meeting on Monday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the QLS Library. We are currently discussing plans for the Holiday Faire on November 10, 2007, Snack pack fundraiser on December 15th and ideas on increasing our membership.

SCC (School Community Council)
Mrs. Lori Toyama, SCC Chair
I would like to say a special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ono (Kael & Elora Goodness) for helping out in the office during the week that Ms. Nelly Calasicas was out and I stepped into her role as the lunch money lady in the cafeteria. Please attend our next meeting on Monday, September 10 at 3:30 p.m. NOTE THE NEW TIME!! You can make a difference in the educational experience your child has at Queen Lili‘uokalani School.

STUDENT COUNCIL HAPPENINGS
Can Recycling
We are collecting HI-5¢ bottles and cans. Please bring your recyclables to school to be turned into cash for our various enrichment programs and Student Council activities. The collection bins are near Room C-208. Tell your friends and family to save their recyclables to benefit our school. Mahalo for your generous donations!
Discover Recycling Field Trip
On Friday, September 21, our Student Council members will be attending the Discover Recycling Fair in the Blaisdell Arena. This will be the second year they will attend and hopefully come back with a new perspective and ideas of recycling to protect our ‘āina.

THANK YOU!
  • Mahalo to the Rotary club of Kahala Sunrise for donations of school supplies. These supplies will be used for our needy students.
  • Mahalo the the Hotel Workers who donated boxes of school supplies for our keiki.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MANOA CHILDREN’S CENTER
A new pre-school has started on our campus that caters to the University of Hawaii, Manoa ‘ohana. They formally started on August 20th. Impact to our school will be minimal and we hope that these parents will consider sending their child to our school when they are ready for Kindergarten!

THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK CENTER
Check out our Family Resource Network Center (FRNC) located in the Admin Office! This is a community resource open to the public. We hope you will find our FRNC to be an easily accessible place where you can find information and resources on children and family-related issues and concerns. The FRNC contains materials on health and safety, children’s growth and development, getting ready for school, dealing with financial strain, children with special needs, simple activities to promote learning, and much more. Our FRNC was developed with support from the University of Hawaii Center on the Family and the Department of Human Services. We are one of two locations in East Honolulu.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Starting in September, we will be offering an assortment of After School Enrichment Programs. We are fortunate to have some very talented instructors willing to teach our students – Dance & Motion, Ukulele, Japanese & French Language, Cooking, Sports, and Arts & Crafts. Registration deadline is Friday, September 7th. Classes start the week of September 17th. Each course costs $50.00 for 10 1-hour meetings. Some of the classes have a limited number of students and are filled on a first come first served basis. If there are still spaces available after the deadline, we will consider placing the student. The special performance to highlight the students’ talents at the end of the 10-week session will take place on December 17th!
FAMILY DAY DINNER & SCC MEETING #1
(look for flyer in this issue)
Our annual Family Day Pizza Dinner and SCC Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 24 at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to respond by Wednesday, September 19th. It will be fun!
COOL WEBSITES TO VISIT
www.loc.gov
Readable copies of rare children books and fun things to do online!

The Hawaii Parent Guide published by the Honolulu Advertiser is now ONLINE. You an download a copy on the Family Support website at: http://familysupport.k12.hi.us/
This informative guide has everything you wanted to know about resources available in Hawaii for your keiki.

www.KaimukiHawaii.com
The latest happenings around town and our community.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
(Events, dates and times are subject to change – details to be announced)

September
3 – Labor Day Holiday – No School
6 – Queen Lili‘uokalani Birthday Celebration
in front of mural – 9:00 am
10 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
24 – Family Day Dinner & SCC Meeting #1
5:00 Cafeteria (look for flyers)
28 – End of 1st Quarter
October
1-5 – FALL BREAK
8– Teacher Institute Day – No School
15 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
29-31 – Parent Teacher Conferences
31 – Halloween (Costume Parade) 12:30-1:30
November
1-2 – Parent Teacher Conferences
10 QLS Holiday Faire – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Food, Family Fun and Vendors for your Holiday Shopping, Fabulous Silent Auction!
12 – Veterans’ Day – No School
19 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
22-23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
December
6– Kaimuki Christmas Parade 4:00 pm
10 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
15 – Snack Pack Fundraiser Pick Up
17 – Holiday Graham Cracker House Building &
SCC Meeting #2 - 3-4:30 pm Cafeteria
(look for flyers)
20 – End of 2nd Quarter
21-31 – WINTER BREAK
January
1-10 – WINTER BREAK
11 – Teachers’ Work Day – No School
21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
February
11 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
18 – Presidents’ Day – No School
20 – P/C Day – No School
March
10 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
14 – End of 3rd Quarter
17 – 31 – SPRING BREAK
April
7 - 11 – Hawaii State Assessment
Testing Week
14 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
May
2 – P/C Day – No School
12 - SCC Mtg. 3:30 pm Library
PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm Library
16 – Field Day (details to be announced)
22 – Talent Extravaganza 4-5:30 pm
26 – Memorial Day – No School
June
3 – Awards Assembly
4 – 6th Grade Graduation
5 – Last Day of School
FUN FREE THINGS TO DO WITH
YOUR KEIKI

Academy of Arts Bank of Hawaii Free Sunday
The third Sunday of every month is Bank of Hawaii Sunday with free admission for all Enjoy live music and dance performances, videos, storytelling and other family friendly entertainment. Take a self directed gallery hunt. Activities include make and take art objects for keiki and adults.

Kama‘aina Sundays at ‘Iolani Palace
Both the Palace Galleries and docent-guided tours of the first and second floors are free of charge of Hawai‘i residents (bring your state ID or Hawai‘i driver’s license) on one Sunday (usually the first Sunday) of most months. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The first tour of the day starts at 9:00 a.m. and the last tour starts at 2:00 p.m. No reservations will be taken except for groups of 10 or more. Kama‘aina Sundays are normally held on the first Sunday of the month, but check ahead because it can be scheduled otherwise. Komo mai! Phone: 522-0822

First Friday Honolulu
Downtown-Chinatown Gallery Walk, 5-9 pm, every first Friday of the month. Downtown galleries and studios open their doors for an evening celebrating artists, art and art making of all kinds. Affordable parking rates are available in the Municipal Parking garages – Alii Place, Chinatown Gateway, Hale Pauahi, Harbor Court, Harbor Village, Kekaulike Courtyard, Kukui Plaza, Marin Tower and Smith-Beretania. Information: www.artsatmarks.com

Sunset on the Beach
Free movie, live entertainment and food booths on Waikiki Queen Surf Beach. Festivities start at 4 pm. Movie starts at 6:30 pm. Scheduled for the following weekends –September 1 - Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man’s Chest and September 2 - Bridge to Terabithia. www.sunsetonthebeach.net

Kaimuki Public Library
1041 Koko Head Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone 733-8422
Hours: Mon, Tues 12-8, Wed, Thu 10-6, Fri Closed, Sat Closed, Sun 10-5. Borrow Books, videos & surf the web!

Children & Youth Day 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007, State Capitol, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year marks the 14th Annual Children and Youth Day and promises to be as exciting as years in the past. This year’s event includes tours of the State Capitol, Iolani Palace Gallery, Washington Place, and the Hawaii State Art Museum; delicious food; great entertainment; and excellent interactive activities for infants & toddlers, young children, and teenagers. This is a one day event of fun games, educational information, hands-on activities, entertainment, and surprising adventures for Hawaii’s children, young and the young at heart. Great fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund and McDonalds.


MISCELLANEOUS
Hawaii Shotokan Karate
Beginner’s Karate Classes at Lili‘uokalani School Cafeteria. Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Call 988-7128 for information and registration.
Email: hawaiishotokankarate@hotmail.com
Website: www.hawaiishotokankarate.com
Pump It Up! 561-1000
Inflatable Bouncers & Party Rentals. Owner is a QLS dad who donates his service to our school functions!
Email: jeffreyrenner@yahoo.com
Website: www.pumpitup.bizland.com

TRASH INTO TREASURE
HI 5¢ Recycling
We are collecting HI-5¢ bottles and cans. Please bring your recyclables to school to be turned into cash for our various enrichment programs. The collection bins are near Room C-208. Tell your friends and family to save their recyclables to benefit our school
Tyson Foods Project A+
New program we enrolled in for our Trash into Treasure program. Please look for them, cut them out and send them to school. Each label is worth 24¢! In your grocer's freezer section, look for Tyson Products that display the Project A+ logo. The label you save is easily identified by looking for the simple 1, 2, 3 program steps.
Campbell’s Brand Labels for Education
Save points from labels and lids from Campbell Brand products to earn merchandise for our school. Bring these labels and lids to the office to place in the special collection bin.
BoxTops For Education
Cut out and save these coupons on your favorite General Mills products. Ziploc Bags and Kleenex are some of the new items that you can find these coupons. They are worth 10 cents apiece! Have your family and friends collect them to send with your child to school.
Healthy Hawaii Schools
This program sponsored by Meadow Gold and Education Works gives credit for merchandise at the Education Works Store. Save the UPC Codes from the following Meadow Gold drinks - One gallon (worth 20¢) VIVA 2%, 1%, Fat Free milk and 1% Chocolate Milk. Half gallon (worth 10¢) Meadow Gold Skim, Egg Nog, VIVA Extra Calcium, 2%, 1% Acidophilus, Low Fat and Chocolate milk.

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