SCHOOL CALENDAR
ʻOkakopa October 2021
01: Po‘alima - Friday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
04: Po‘akahi - Monday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
Mahalo Monday 7:50-8:00 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
05: Po‘alua - Tuesday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
06: Po‘akolu - Wednesday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 12:50 on W.
07: Po‘aha - Thursday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
08: Po‘alima - Friday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
11: Po‘akahi - Monday
Fall Break Begins
12: Po‘alua - Tuesday
Fall Break
13: Po‘akolu - Wednesday
Fall Break
Keiki Market
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
14: Po‘aha - Thursday
Fall Break
Garden Party
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
15: Po‘alima - Friday
Fall Break Ends
18: Po‘akahi - Monday
Waiver Day - No School
19: Po‘alua - Tuesday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
20: Po‘akolu - Wednesday
Kindness day - Wear ORANGE
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 12:50 on W.
21: Po‘aha - Thursday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
22: Po‘alima - Friday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
25: Po‘akahi - Monday
Fall Picture Taking
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
26: Po‘alua - Tuesday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
27: Po‘akolu - Wednesday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 12:50 on W.
28: Po‘aha - Thursday
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
29: Po‘alima - Friday
Fall Parade
Staggered Drop Off: 7:40 am
School begins: 7:50 am
Breakfast for gr. 3-6 8:05 am
School ends at 2:05 on MTHF
Free Breakfast and Lunch
for all DOE students
Parents are highly encouraged to continue to submit their Free and Reduced Price Lunch Meal Benefits applications online using the EZMealApp mobile app or at EZMealApp.com, where applicable, as information derived from the application directly impacts eligibility for other school programs, such as bus transportation and Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance.
For more information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the School Food Services Branch at (808) 784-5500. More information on the USDA waiver is available here.
Annual Non-Discrimination and
Anti-Harassment Letter
For questions or concerns relating to non-discrimination and anti-harassment at your school, you may contact:
Anna Tsang
Equity Specialist, Castle-Kahuku Complex
(808) 829-6981
HAU‘ULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRANTED 6-YEAR WASC ACCREDITATION!
The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), recently announced that Hau‘ula Elementary meets the ASC WASC criteria for accreditation, based on information provided by the school, including a self-study report, and the satisfactory completion of the recent on-site accreditation visit. The Commission has granted Hau‘ula the maximum Six-Year Accreditation Status with a Mid-cycle Two-day visit through June 30, 2025.
Mahalo nui to all our teachers, staff and stakeholders for your help and support.
ESSA HI Qualified Teacher
Notice Parent's Right to Request Teacher
Qualification for School Year 2021-2022
Please call our school office at 305-2100 if you have questions.
DOH Guidance:
Cases vs. Contacts
Visual flyer re: DOH Guidance:
Cases vs. Contacts
For additional information, visit
hawaiicovid19.com/resources
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
Lā Lōkahi 20 'Okakopa.
Unity Day Oct 20
Wednesday, October 20th is Unity Day in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. We invite all students, staff and families to wear ‘alani (orange) in support of a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all. Wearing orange means we pledge to make our schools, homes and communities safer by sharing aloha, treating others with respect and understanding and accepting each other's differences. Orange bracelets will be distributed to all students, counselors will be sharing messages about how we can make a positive impact in our school and the world. Let’s UNITE and send our messages of hope and aloha!
Flyer: https://bit.ly/3AYAEbg
Unity Day (video created by a 7th grade student):
Watch with your family or class to hear more about Unity Day: https://bit.ly/30uY4bE
School Updates:
Oct 14 2021
BACK TO SCHOOL REMINDERS:
● Employees and students who traveled out-of-state during the break are subject to the Safe Travels Program requirements and are required to provide proof of a negative test result from the pre-travel testing program (from a Trusted Testing and Travel Partner no more than 72 hours before beginning the final leg of your trip to Hawai’i) or a copy of the individual's vaccination card. Positive test results from
travel or no pre-travel testing results are subject to a 10 day quarantine. Do not report to the campus.
The school will be requesting a copy of your travel itinerary and pre-travel test results to determine if you can bypass quarantine.
● Each morning, all families must conduct a wellness check at home with their child before coming to the campus. Employees must also conduct their own wellness check before coming to the campus. Individuals who are exhibiting any symptoms of illness, or who have been directed to quarantine by the DOH, should not come to campus. If someone in the immediate household recently tested positive or is awaiting results, or you are a recent close contact with someone with COVID-19 do not come to campus and call the office at (808) 305-2100 so we can assess the situation and determine appropriate next steps.
● Student Drop off is at 7:40 am. You must remain in your car with your child until a staff member arrives at that time. Only students in Kūkini Club will be allowed on campus by 7:10 am.
● Guests, Visitors and Parent Chaperones. All visitors must report to the office. Any part of the campus beyond the office remains closed to parents, guests and visitors. Accessing the campus will be by
appointment only and must be cleared by the administrator. Adults and youth 12+ years old must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 7 days of accessing the campus. We are not allowing parents to chaperone school field trips at this time.
QUARTER 2 CALENDAR:
● Oct 18: Waiver Day, No Students
● Oct. 20: Kindness Day 2021 - Wear ORANGE
● Oct. 25: Fall Picture Taking
● Oct. 29: Fall Parade (students may dress up as their favorite character or hero. Attire must be in good taste. No short, revealing or bloody costumes. More details to come)
● Oct. 29, Nov. 2-5: Parent Teacher Conferences. School ends at 12:50 pm.
● Nov. 1: Waiver Day, No Students
● Nov. 10: Keiki Market 4-6pm
● Nov. 11: Veterans Day, No School
● Nov. 19: Turkey Trot
● Nov. 23: Picture Retakes
● Nov. 25-26: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
● Dec. 8: Keiki Market 4-6pm
● Dec. 15: Winter Concert
● Dec. 17: End of Quarter 2
● Dec. 20-31: Winter Break
● Jan. 3: Teacher Work Day, No Students
● Jan. 4: Waiver Day, No Students
● Jan. 5: Students return
Please call our office if you have any questions, (808) 305-2100.
Mahalo piha,
U’ilani K. Kaitoku, Po‘okumu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10hsbSg5uzYndjTLWmAv2Wq_JWndY0okE/view?usp=sharing
'Ohana Engagement Office:
Any questions regarding our 'Ohana
Engagement Activities this month
please contact Leona at 305-2083
Here are more resources for our families:
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Family Resources Feb 2021 bit.ly/HFECFeb2021
If you have any questions or suggestions for future ‘Ohana Engagement activities, please call 305-2083
Volunteers - Got a Minute?
You would love to get more of our families
involved at Hau'ula. If you are available to work at one or both food drives, please call Leona at 305-2083. Mahalo Nui!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Grinds on a Dime
Fast, Cheap, & Easy Family Meals
FAST, CHEAP, & EASY FAMILY MEALS
WEEKLY ONLINE COOKING SERIES
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER 5:30 - 6:30PM
Register: go.hawaii.edu/YLP
Skip the fast food and make simple, quick,
affordable dinners to feed the whole family.
Questions? Contact hamptonm@hawaii.edu or (808) 430-1876
You're Invited to our
Garden Party
Keiki and Community Market
October 13, 2021, 4-6pm
Join us at the Keiki and Community Market today from 4-6pm. Ono food and local crafts. Come support our keiki entrepreneurs and local vendors. Please adhere to the COVID-19 Market Protocols:
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If you are sick, recently tested positive for COVID-19, required to quarantine, awaiting COVID-19 test results or recent close contact with someone with COVID-19 - STAY HOME
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Masks are required. Exception: eating or drinking
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Stay with your 'ohana bubble - do not gather in large groups
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Maintain 6' distance between yourself, vendors and other 'ohana bubbles
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Follow good hand hygiene: Wash/sanitize hands between vendors
See Vendor List attached. Keiki and Community Vendor List
21st Century Afterschool Classes
begin Weds. September 15, 2021
21st Century afterschool classes begin Wed. Sept 15 open to all Hau'ula students K-6. Registration forms are available at school or print and submit form below. For questions, please contact Site Coordinator: Leona Tupou at 305-2083.
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
2021 - 2022
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders:
UPDATE: Drop off Pick Up Changes for
Gr. 1 Effective 9/15
In an effort to reduce our traffic flow in the K-1 area, effective tomorrow Sept. 15 the pick up and drop off for all Grade 1/Papa 'Ekahi students will be moved to the Gr. 2-3 area. Families who have students in Gr. 1-6 should enter from Kamehameha Hwy and turn into the school to drop off and pick up their child.
Mahalo nui for your understanding and patience as we transition over the next few days to make this change happen.
Aloha e nā Hau‘ula ‘Ohana,
Welcome Back! It was so nice to reconnect
with our haumana and ‘ohana again. As we
bring all students back to school safely, we
are again adjusting our transitions to
accommodate a larger enrollment number
at our drop off and pick up sites.
We are asking all families to please help us
with the routes to ensure a smooth
transition.
Do not use Ko’olau road as an exit. This
causes a big back up and traffic jam. If you
are picking up keiki at the PK-1/HLIP M-1
site, please enter from the back of the
school and exit onto Kamehameha Hwy. If
the keiki have siblings in other grades,
follow the route and turn right into the
school then continue to exit onto
Kamehameha Hwy.
We have two lanes for drop off and pick up
when you turn into the school. Staff will be
there to escort your child safely to and from
your car.
Please do not get out of your car or have
your child cross or walk through moving
traffic. It is very dangerous.
Like the ‘Ohe (bamboo) mahalo nui for your
continued patience and understanding. We
are committed to working out the bumps to ensure a smooth transition to school. As we continue to monitor the traffic patterns, we will hold off on tardies for the next two weeks until there is a better traffic flow.
Mahalo for your continued support. Together we are STRONGER! Ho’omana, Ho’omau, Holomua!
Mrs. U’ilani K. Kaitoku, Po‘okumu
When Close Contacts are
Identified at School
Visual flyer re: DOE Guidance:
When Close Contacts are
Identified at School
For additional information, visit
hawaiicovid19.com/resources
COMPLETE BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS:
Daily Wellness Checks: http://bit.ly/HIDOEdailywellnesscheck
Return to School/Work Procedures: https://vimeo.com/496812272
Hau‘ula Attendance Line: 305-2100 (call to report your child’s absence).
Health Hotline and Telehealth: (844) 436-3888 (toll-free) M-F 8 am - 3 pm.
Tech Assist: (808) 305-2091
'Ohana Line: (808) 305-2083
