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Lanikai Elementary PCS Newsletter September 2, 2009
 
  Dear Lanikai Parents:

Welcome to the current edition of the Lanikai Elementary PCS Newsletter.  If you change your email address during the school year go to the bottom of "Hot Topics" section on our homepage to re-enroll.
This newsletter will be published twice per month. You may receive an update/reminder email if there is an urgent communication need between newsletter editions.
 
Please contact me at 266-7844 x 248 or send me an email at
Ann_Pederson@notes.K12.HI.US if you have information that you would like included in the newsletter. Also, check out Parent Resources on our homepage for information on upcoming events, parenting tips and other newsletters/publications. 

Remember, NO SCHOOL on Monday 9/7/09.

Ann Pederson
PCNC 
Lanikai Elementary PCS
PTSA News Flash(formally known as PTA)
  •     A family game night is being planned by the PTSA.  This fun filled evening will be held on Tuesday, 9/29. Volunteers are needed to help plan and run this event. It will be a great way to interact with your children and their friends. Please contact Ann Pederson at 266-7844 if you can volunteer your time and talent.
  •     Registered members of the PTSA should have received their ballot in the mail this week. Please vote for all positions. Note:  there may only be one candidate for some positions, but you still must cast a vote to make it a valid election. Ballots are due in the office on Friday 9/11 by 3:00 PM . Counting of ballots will take place the Monday, 9/14 in the library at 9:00 AM.
  •     The September PTSA meeting date has been changed to allow time for the new board to meet after the election. The new meeting date is Thursday 9/17 at 8:00 AM.
  •    Sally Foster Fundraising deadline date has been extended from Wednesday, 8/26 to Monday, 9/14.  Products will arrive on 11/24.
  •    The October PTSA meeting will be held on 10/15 at 7:00 PM in the library.                  ***Note evening meeting***
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
    MON           9/7        LABOR DAY- NO SCHOOL
    TUES          9/8        Finance Committee Meeting- 5:00 PM   
    WED           9/16      School Board Meeting - 6:30 PM in library
    THURS       9/17      PTSA meeting- 8:00 in library
    MON           9/21      Fall Photo Day
    
Please check out our complete month by month and annual calendar on our website homepage. Click here to access calendars.
From the Principal's Desk
    Grade Level Open Houses were held at Lanikai during the past two weeks and deemed a success by those who were present.  A huge
Mahalo to all of you parents that were able to take time out of your busy schedules to come and meet your child's teacher.  The presentations made by the teachers were creative and informative.  If you were not able to attend I encourage you to make arrangements to meet with your child's teacher to become better informed of individual classroom expectations and policies as they relate to homework, make-up work, field-trips, teaching and learning. 
In order for your child to be successful, communication with the classroom teacher is very important, and will enable you to provide the needed support at home.  Teachers always welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your child's progress, just arrange a convenient time for both of you. 

Thank you to all the teachers for a job well done! 

Health and Safety Update
    As you may be aware, the seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses are
expected to be prevalent this fall and winter. According to the CDC the single most important thing that you can do to prevent the flu or any virus is to wash your hands! We will be reminding your children to do so on a regular basis here at school. Please reinforce this message at home. Please request that your children wash their hands as soon as they get home from school; it is a great habit to get into. Click here for more great information on the flu and how to prevent it. You should also monitor the DOE  website on a regular basis for updates on potential outbreaks around the island.

    Our school will participate in the Stop the Flu at School immunization program this fall. We will offer the seasonal flu vaccine at no charge on 11/12. Consent forms were sent home in backpacks on Tuesday. Please complete the form and return to your child's teacher by 10/1. We will then offer the H1N1 vaccination in December, as the two vaccinations need to be administered one month apart. The specific date and forms for that vaccine will be published as soon as they are available.

   Emergency Preparedness
Lanikai EPCS is prepared to communicate to you in the event of an emergency. In August, you should have received a welcome call from Mr. Sauceda using our emergency phone calling system. In the event of an emergency all the home and cell phone numbers that you provided on your student's emergency card will be called. This is a digital system and all numbers are dialed simultaneously. Please listen to all information carefully as you may be instructed on when and where to pick up your child if an emergency happens during the school day.

Please take a moment to refresh your memory regarding our evacuation plans, etc. Click here to view that information on our website. 
Healthy Snack reminder
Please remember to pack healthy snacks and lunches for your child. The following are some great snack ideas that will help fuel your child's mind and body for success.

➢    Fresh fruit
➢    Cheese and crackers
➢    Nuts and raisins
➢    String cheese
➢    Popcorn (already popped)
➢    Yogurt-lightly sweetened
➢    Granola/granola bars
➢    Low fat milk
➢    Dry whole grain cereal
➢    Veggie sticks
➢    Applesauce
Fall Photo Date-Monday, September 21
Fall school photos have been scheduled for Monday, September 21. This photo will be included in the yearbook; therefore, all students will
have their picture taken even if you do not wish to purchase a package. Watch your child's backpack for order forms.  Instead of the traditional spring pictures this year, we will be offering a family and/or sibling photo shoot opportunity. This change is based on feedback received from many parents last year. A date for our Spring Family Photo Night will be announced later in the year.
Target Corporation Grant Opportunity
The Target Field Trip Grants program provides funds for K-12 field trips in order to give students throughout the country the opportunity to explore more of the world outside the classroom. For the 2009-2010 school year, 5,000 grants of up to $800 each are being offered. Types of eligible field trips include art, science, and cultural museum visits; community service and civic projects; and career enrichment opportunities. Funds may be used to cover trip-related costs such as transportation, ticket fees, resource materials, and supplies. Online applications will be available through November 3, 2009, but we should get the applications in early.

  Parents, let your teachers know your ideas!
2009 Run & Read for Literacy 
Share the love and joy of reading aloud. Raise money to support the love of reading at our school. Join family and friends at the 7th annual Run & Read event on Sunday, 11/1 at Windward Community College.
  • Our school receives $7.00 of every $10.00 entry fee.This money will go towards supporting  our literacy efforts.
  • Each participant receives a Run & Read T-shirt.
  • Each family receives a goodie bag, with a read aloud book and a Pizza Hut Carryout for Literacy card.
Click here for more information and to print the entry form. Completed form with a check attached for entry fees needs to be turned in to your teacher by 10/1.