As we close out the 1st quarter, we reflect on the accomplishments and successes that students have met so far, such as learning new routines and procedures. The results have been amazing and we encourage our students to continue their "work hard "ethics and strive toward reaching our goals and meeting more successes in the 2nd quarter. Keep up the good work!

 

Thank you, parents, for your involvement with the teachers and students. Together we will work toward success for all!

 

We'd also like to thank our parents and community for the support that you continue to provide to help our children learn.

 

Strong family and community involvement is a factor to improved academic achievement, higher attendance and better social skills.

 

Thank you, for your involvement with the teachers and students. Together we will work toward success for all!

 

One example of parent and community involvement that has helped Ma'ema'e to create a more safe, clean, healthy environment happened on October 15, 2011.

 

Over a hundred parents, students and community people worked to beautify the school campus!

 

The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts and our A+ partners painted the parking stalls and sidewalks. Parents and their children painted sidewalks, poles, benches, curbs and stairs as well. Walls and sidewalks were "power washed." Plants were planted around the school grounds and other chores were done around the campus.

 

Students and their parents also cleaned our storm water drains and stenciled the "Dump No Waste Protect our Waters for Life" sign near our storm drains. *

 

Our Campus Beautification Project sponsored by the PTSA under the leadership of Mr. D. Cantrill was indeed a success! Thank you everyone for coming and working together! We look forward to next year's Campus Beautification Day and invite all of you to join in!

 

* A flyer, "Storm Waste Drains: Tips to Remember" will be sent home to each student through their homeroom classes. 

 

Safety

Emergency Drills

 

Our faculty, staff and students at Ma'ema'e are prepared for any type of emergency. During the months of September through October everyone learned, reviewed and participated in safety and emergency procedures for the following:

• Earthquake
• Lock down
• Shelter in place
• Fire
• Off campus evacuation

Students were taught what to do in the event of these emergencies and practiced these drills as a school with the assistance of the District 5 Weed and Seed Community Policing Team. Officers gave the school feedback and sound recommendations to improve our procedures.

 

Our school staff was properly prepared and carried out each drill seriously! They did an exemplary job!

 

We shall continue to practice our monthly fire drills and refine our emergency procedures each year.

 

Annual Fire Inspection

The Wyllie Fire Department firefighters conducted our annual fire inspection on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The school passed the inspection.

 

We appreciate the time and support of our neighbors the, firefighters, who leave the school with recommendations that can help to make the school a safer more " fire-proof" school.

 

Thank You!

 

Let us all continue with our 2011-2012 journey with positive energy. We all look forward to celebrating more successes along the way!

 

A tremendous thank you goes out to all for your support in helping to get everyone to "Dream Big . . . Work Hard! "

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

Sincerely, L. Kobayashi, Vice Principal

Parking Reminders

 

Please park in stalls marked "Visitor Parking" only. Double parking, parking in "No Parking" areas, and handicap stalls are forbidden. Parking in unauthorized stalls will cause an inconvenience to teachers and other employees. Our JPOs will place a reminder on your windshield.

In addition, do not leave your car unattended. JPOs can escort your child(ren) to their classes. Please stop by the bus shelter for assistance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

 

Mealtime Reminders

The cost of eating just a lunch for a month (20 school days) is approximately $45.00. Both a breakfast and a lunch eaten daily in an average month is $65.00. We strongly encourage parents to make regular cash deposits into their child's Mealtime account.

 

We would also like to extend our gratitude to parents/guardians, who have been diligently keeping track of their child's Mealtime account. We appreciate your support and cooperation!

 

Negative Balance Notices

Just a reminder that our staff will continue to send home negative balance notices through your child.   If your child's balance reaches an $11.25 or $2.00 negative balance for a child under the reduced lunch program, he/she will not be able to purchase a lunch (in accordance with Hawaii State Department of Education School Food Service Policy).   We strongly encourage parents to make regular deposits into their child's Mealtime account(s).  

 

Adult Breakfast

Parents/adults are welcome to eat breakfast with their child, but due to Federal Rules and Regulations, parents/adults and non-Maemae students are not allowed to eat from the student's plate. Adults may purchase their own breakfast at $2.20 (effective 09/01/11).

 

Recess Juice/Milk Purchases

Also of note, if your child is under the Federal Lunch program (free or reduced meals) and he/she purchases juice or milk during morning recess, please make sure you have sufficient funds in your child's account to cover these ala carte items.

 

Menu Change: November 23, 2011

Roast Turkey

Whipped Potato

Green Beans & Corn

Peaches

Raisin Roll

 

Mahalo!

We were able to retain our staff until the end of this school year because of your support. Thank you for supporting the school food service in September by purchasing meals.

 

Celebrations!

Stop by and see our Celebrations Board. It has a picture of your child with their Celebrations book. What is Celebrations? With a donation of $10 your child will donate a book to the library with his/her name in it and also be the first person to check out the book as well as be recognized as the donor during his/her birthday month or sooner. Turn forms in early for best selection for your child. Donations will be accepted until December 15. Forms are available in the library and are also attached to this newsletter.

 

Pumpkin Guessing Contest Winner

Congratulations to Triston Baron of room 29 who guess the correct weight of the pumpkin in the library. It was 3 lbs. and 15 oz. Triston won the pumpkin and a Phineas and Ferb joke book with a Diary of a Wimpy Kid bookmark. Thanks to everyone for participating.

 

Library Window

Have you seen the library window from the cafeteria lately? Our READ sign is still there but thanks to Mrs. Janie Stewart and some fifth grade student helpers we've got a large pumpkin and mini pumpkin patch forming. That's not all; these special pumpkins have an acrostic poem on the back that can be read inside of the library. Kindergarteners and first graders have their poems up on the library bulletin boards. Please stop by and visit to see your child's October poems.

 

FAQs

Q- Can I come up with my child in the morning or afterschool to study quietly or work on the computers?

A-Yes, you and/or your child are welcome to utilize the library computers and resources from 7:30 - 3:00 p.m.

 

Q-Can I donate my books from home to the library?

A-We welcome book donations that are appropriate to the library collection and in very good condition. Books that will not be used in the collection will be saved for the honor backs area or donated to Family Night.

 

Wish List

We are recycling crayon pieces to turn into more crayons, if you have crayon stubs or pieces that you don't want to throw away, but aren't being used, drop them off at the library. We are also accepting your extra markers or pencils for library lessons.

 

Thank you

Thank you library parent volunteers! You are AWESOME! Thank you parents and family for your support of the library and encouragement of reading.

 

Please feel free to contact me or visit me in person with any questions, comments or concerns you may have. Ph. 808-595-5400 ext. 233

 

Sandy Domion

Librarian 

 

Remember the date: Thursday, November 10,2011: Flu Vaccination Clinic. The clinic will run from 8am-11am. If your child is signed up for the vaccine please be aware of any symptoms of side effects later in the day. They may experience slight fever, congestion, pain or redness at the injection sight, or slight stuffy nose if receiving the flu mist.

 

Any parents with extra time that morning could volunteer to assist with the escorting of classrooms to and from the cafe. We can always use extra help.

 

It takes just 10 seconds of washing with soap to kill surface germs. Please be sure to wash all cuts and scrapes or any open skin and cover with a band aid, especially when going out into public spaces. There are now staph bacteria that are antibiotic resistant making them very difficult to contain after a person has become infected. Stay safe.

 

Happy Turkey Day! Remember to use safe food handling practices when working with fresh poultry and properly refrigerate all food consumed by your family. Have a great month!

 

Any questions, comments or suggestions, call the HR, school days 7:30-2:30pm, 595-5406. Thank you, H.Bedford, HA

 

NO PEANUT RULE

Many students have food allergies! One such food is peanuts. Many parents send snacks or food treats to their child(ren)'s classes. Be very careful not to send any food items that have peanuts in them.

 

Our cafeteria does not cook any food that has peanuts in order to ensure the safety and health of every adult and student.

 

We ask for your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions, please call the vice principal at 595-5400. 

 

Throughout the month of October, our Ma`ema`e Team 3978 "Food Freaks" have been writing and practicing their presentation which will be performed before our student body during lunch by November 4, as well as in front of the distinguished judges at the upcoming First Lego League Qualifying Championship at Kalakaua Middle School on November 5, 2011. We are fortunate to have the help of Ms. Sandy Domion and Ms. Sandi Vegas as volunteer judges at the event! Students also have been hard at work on the construction and programming of their NXT robot and are ready to give it their best effort on November 5! We send them off with our support and best wishes!

 

 

http://www.energybalance101.com/families/index.cfm#widget_soe

 

Almost all of our students of Ma`ema`e have now met for their first round of their "Everyone's Enrichment Experience" and have learned so much about ways to balance their energy! They also are learning to set goals for a much healthier way of living and are becoming more mindful of making sound choices regarding foods they eat and activities that they can do in order to help their body grow in the best way. A few of the websites that are being used can also be accessed at home, including the Energy Balance game that the students enjoyed during their experience. Here are the url addresses:

 

 

http://www.choosemyplate.gov

A great interactive site to find tools to share how making food and exercise choices is important but fun.

The site is updated often and includes new "Tips of the Day" that might spark your students' interests.

com/families/index.cfm

Below is a site for teachers, families to explore ways to balance energy in/energy out.

 

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm

An informative site to give background and information related to how to increase activity levels for students.

'Ohana Chip Prize Donations

We'd like to thank the following individuals for their generous donations of healthy snacks (no nuts please!), small toys, books, school supplies and assorted knick-knacks for our weekly 'Ohana Chip redemption "store". We'd also like to thank the PTSA for their generous support as well.

Latest donors: CN (Preschool), JL, LM, ZT (K-21), AI, JP (K-22), JT (K-23), CG, IB, SH, EML-L, BR(K-25), CA (K-24), TF (1-9), AS (1-7), CN (1-10), ZI (2-11), BY-M(2-13), KT (2-12), JL(2-14), BS (3-20 ), JAP (3-19), AY (3-20), IR, MR(Gr. 4), CS(4-30), KT(5-38), HP (5-39), SC (5-39), TM (K-23 teacher), AK (Gr. 5 teacher), DO (EA), and ST(volunteer). MAHALO !

 

"NED Show" on Nov. 8

Parents and 'Ohana are invited to a special assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1:00 pm. The NED Show is seen by more than 2.2 million children every year.   This is the first time they will be coming to Ma'ema'e School.   NED is an acronym that stands for Never Give Up. Encourage Others and Do Your Best.   For five days following the NED Show, the Student Council will be selling some of the NED items (mostly yo-yo's) to interested students during morning recess by the cafeteria. (Nov. 9-Nov. 16).   Watch for the NED Show flyer being sent home on Friday, Nov. 4 and check out their website at www.theNEDshow.com for more info.

 

Holiday Food Drive in November

Please join us supporting a food drive for the Hawaii Food Bank during the month of November. (Nov. 1-30). Non-perishable food items will be collected to help needy families in Hawaii this holiday season. The top five most needed food items include canned meats and tuna, canned meals (like spaghetti and meatballs), canned soups, canned vegetables and canned fruits. You can bring food items to your child's classroom or to the office.

 

Sept. 30 "Dream Big, Work Hard" Pep Rally

The entire school came out for a spirited outdoor assembly to get our third, fourth and fifth graders ready for the first round of HSA testing (which got under way Oct. 17). MC's BS and LW-P led the audience in cheers and positive messages were conveyed by Mrs. Blaisdell, Mrs. Kobayashi and the counselors. Some highlights were the "banner busting" by some of our football-playing students , as well as great performances by our Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Ibara. We hope the positive message carries over to the first round of HSA as we try to reach AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in reading and math this school year.

 

Annual Halloween Parade: "Hollywood, Heroes & Hooligans"

See the complete listing of costume contest winners in the next bulletin!

 

Hi5 Recycling Schedule

 

Mahalo! for holding your Hi5 beverage containers at home and bringing them to school on our monthly Hi5 collection day.   Here are the monthly collection days for the rest of the school year.   Thank you for your support of the school and the planet!

 

Please cut out and post on the refrigerator

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Ma'ema'e School "Hi5" Recycling Collection Days (7:15 to 8:00 am)

Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4,

March 4, April 1 & May 6

Please make sure containers are "Hi5", empty (with caps removed) and separated by plastic, aluminum and glass.

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Treasurer's Corner

By Wendy Yoshioka-Moore

 

Our Liliha Bakery Fundraiser ended on 9/26; please don't forget to redeem your tickets! As of 10/1/11, we grossed $81,425.00 in ticket sales. Thank you so much everyone! A big mahalo to Michelle Hashimoto, our Ways and Means chair and her hardworking husband, Robin! We'll give an update on our Net Profit in our upcoming PTSA Newsletter.  

 

So far your donations to our Walkathon have totaled over $10,000! With that we have purchased 12 MacBooks totaling $14,830.37. Your support really does make a difference!

 

Other noteworthy expenses for September 2011:

Tech support $ 1,727.75

Time magazine subscription for grades K-2   $ 1,492.50

Papahana Kualoa support for grade 3 field trip   $ 824.00

 

Just a reminder, our General Meeting/Movie Night is coming up. Save the date, Friday, November 18th! Our dedicated Programs chair, whom you all know from Campus Beautification, Darren Cantrill will be hosting our Movie Night.

 

Hope all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to have such supportive and dedicated parents, teachers and volunteers in our school. Please enjoy the Thanksgiving goody bag, compliments of your PTSA.

10/31- 11-4

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:15 p.m.  Release on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 12:25 release on Wed.

11/9

• Gr. 5 Camp Activity on Campus, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

11/10

• Gr. 5 Camp Timberline, 8:00 - 6:30
• Grade 5: Sleep over in Cafeteria, pickup next morning by 9:30 AM

 

11/11

• Veteran's Day - Holiday, no school

 

11/18

• PTSA Movie Night, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

 

11/22

• Gr 4: HTY /Tenney Theater, 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

 

11/24-25

• Thanksgiving Holiday

 

11/30

• Gr. 4- 28/30:   UH Manoa, 8:00 AM - 11:25 AM

 

12/1

• Gr. 4- 27/29: UH Manoa, 8:00 AM - 11:55 AM