SCHOOL CALENDAR

Kepakemapa September 2020

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01:   Po‘alua - Tuesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

02:  Po‘akolu - Wednesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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03:   Po‘aha - Thursday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

04:    Po‘alima - Friday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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07:   Po‘akahi - Monday

Labor Day Holiday - No School

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08:   Po‘alua - Tuesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

09:  Po‘akolu - Wednesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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10:   Po‘aha - Thursday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

11:    Po‘alima - Friday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

14:   Po‘akahi - Monday

All Students Distance Learning

Flu Shot Forms are DUE

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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15:   Po‘alua - Tuesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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16:  Po‘akolu - Wednesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

17:   Po‘aha - Thursday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

18:    Po‘alima - Friday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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21:   Po‘akahi - Monday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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22:   Po‘alua - Tuesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

23:  Po‘akolu - Wednesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 What's Happening Weds

'Ohana Engagement Liason

w/Leona Tupou

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24:   Po‘aha - Thursday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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25:    Po‘alima - Friday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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28:   Po‘akahi - Monday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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29:   Po‘alua - Tuesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

30:  Po‘akolu - Wednesday

All Students Distance Learning

Grab 'n Go Meals

7:15-7:45 AM Breakfast

11:30-12:00 PM Lunch

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2020-2021

School Calendar

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

MEAL SERVICE: Breakfast will be served at a NEW time: 7:15-7:45 am. Lunch will continue to be served from 11:30
am-12 noon. Dine in-option is not available right now. Students eating breakfast will need to consume their meal in the car
prior to being dropped off on campus. Students will be excused before lunch so they can get into their cars and drive
through for lunch.
● Cars will enter through the main entrance gate and will pull up along the cafeteria
● Students need to be present and will give their first and last name to the meal tracker attendant.
● Please remain in your car. Masks will need to be worn when picking up your meal
● Currently, only students who are registered at Hau‘ula Elementary will be able to pick up meals from Hau‘ula.

Free & Reduced-Price Meals

On Aug. 17, O‘ahu cafeterias will be serving only grab-and-go meals; in-person dining will not be allowed. Unlike Summer
Feeding, students will need to pay for their meals. You can also apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits online at
EZMealApp or pasting in your web browser: To apply, households should fill out the application and return it to their child's school or apply online at at EZMealApp.com.

For more information and eligibility click here or call: Phone: 808-784-5500. You can apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits online EZMealApp.

Hau'ula 2020 - 2021

Kindergarten & School Registration

English and Hawaiian Language Programs
Available:

Children who are 5 years old by July 31, 2020 may apply for SY 2020-2021.

Need: Birth Certificate, Proof of Registration and Student Shots Record.

Information: Packets available Tues and Thurs 7:30 - 8:00 am during Grab 'n Go and
8:00 am - 11:00 at the front office.
 

School Supply Lists:

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: Our school supply list for English and Hawaiian are now available and can also be found on our website. Students will use their own supplies during the year as general
sharing of supplies is not recommended. Here is a quick link: https://bit.ly/2YOFXsN

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SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Hau'ula School Bulletin

Sept 14-18 Version 3.0

Official Letter

http://bit.ly/sept14-18v3

September 14, 2020

Aloha e nā ʻohana o Hau‘ula,
We are starting our weekly bulletin again to keep our ‘ohana updated on the
latest school information. These updates will be posted regularly on our
website: with informal reminders posted to
our social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter under: @hauula_el -
so make sure to follow us. HIDOE updates can be found on the department’s
website at

On August 27, HIDOE announced that schools on O’ahu and most neighbor
island schools will continue the Learn from Home phase of distance learning through the first quarter, which ends on October 2nd. To provide insight and details of what that means for your keiki, please review the following information from our Distance Learning Framework.

Teachers are using curriculum and resources that we already have in place
while focusing on essential standards and grade level skills that have been
determined to be the most important during this quarter.

SCHOOL STARTS at 7:50am M-F and ends at 2:05pm on M, T, Th, F and
12:50pm on W. Teachers may require students to check in first thing in the
morning, meet in smaller groups or individual conferences during the day and
check back in at the end of the day. This is appropriate and counted as part of
the school day. Students are expected to participate with their class/teacher
during all scheduled learning sessions. These meetings may be scheduled for
multiple times during the school day. Students who need additional help, may
meet with their teacher during virtual office hours.

You will notice that student schedules include both synchronous learning (real
time where teachers and students are engaging in learning simultaneously) and
asynchronous learning (learner-centered; learners are able to complete courses
without having to be in a certain place at a certain time). Both are counted as
instructional minutes. Please note that the amount of physical hours a student
would traditionally spend in school is different from the amount of virtual hours
in a distance learning model. It is not the same. This is because of recommended screen time for distance learning which varies from grade to grade and takes into consideration the attention span and workloads of students. Students need time to process this new way of learning.

Parents who need to communicate with their child’s teacher should do so via
school email or use the method of communication that was agreed upon with
the teacher. Please do not respond or contact the teacher during live online
sessions. It is distracting to the teacher and participants in class. Please refrain
from making comments to anyone during live online sessions. We also want to
stress the importance of letting your child do their own work - especially on
tests or assessments. Teachers may not be able to assign the help and lessons
needed if they do not know what your child is capable of doing on their own.

ATTENDANCE IS TAKEN EVERYDAY! Teachers mark students present when
there is evidence of synchronous/asynchronous participation. It is important that parents communicate with their child’s teacher if the child has trouble getting online or completing their assignments. If a child is going to be absent from school, parents/guardians are expected to call the main office at 305-2100 by 8:30 am to report the absence. Counselors will be following up with families if a student misses two or more school days without notifying the office or if a student repeatedly attempts to leave the online sessions early or does not complete assignments.

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TECH SUPPORT - WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! We now have a dedicated phone line
that families and students can access everyday M-F from 7:30am-3:00pm. We
can help troubleshoot all your tech, software, program or application problems
over the phone or help you in person (one person at a time; masks required) at
the library. We are providing on the job training and PD on the applications and
software teachers are using. Please come and see us. We are here for you!

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MAHALO To our team of dedicated teachers and staff for the countless hours
in preparing for the school year and pivoting to our current distance learning
plan. Mahalo to our parents, kupuna and ‘ohana for your time, patience and
support navigating through all things digital and virtual. I know these changes
have not been easy, but together we will get through this! Pūpūkahi I Holomua!

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U‘ilani Kaitoku, Po‘okumu

*Contact information changes and updates need to be reported. Please send an email to
mnihipali@nahonu.k12.hi.us​ or leave a message at (808) 305-2100 so we can update your information.

NEW GOOGLE SITES:

NEW GOOGLE SITES:
Our SPECIALS teachers will be posting lessons and activities each week so students are able to participate.
● MEDIA: Ms. Ho http://bit.ly/hauulamedia
● PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Coach Jay http://bit.ly/hauulape
● MUSIC: Mrs. Shumway http://bit.ly/hauulamusic
● COUNSELORS: Mr. Nikora, Mrs. Teichert, Mr. Keo, Aunty Loke and Aunty Roseanne
http://bit.ly/hauulacounselingteam

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

REMINDERS:

Daily Meal Count

Use this link to request meals everyday: bit.ly/hesmeals If you forget, you  can still call us and let us know you will be coming.

Use the main school entrance and drive up to the cafeteria. Students' first and last name need to be given to the meal attendant. Please do not get out of your cars. A mask needs to be worn when picking up meals.

Need to complete a meal application to qualify for free or reduced meal prices? We can help. Complete form online or come to the library and we will help you register

www.ezmealapp.com

KŪKINI CLUB

TECH SUPPORT -

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

We now have a dedicated phone line
that families and students can access everyday M-F from 7:30am-3:00pm. We
can help troubleshoot all your tech, software, program or application problems
over the phone or help you in person (one person at a time; masks required) at
the library. We are providing on the job training and PD on the applications and
software teachers are using. Please come and see us. We are here for you!

‘O KE ALOHA KE KOHO
CHOOSE ALOHA

WHAT’S HAPPENING WEDNESDAY

Starting Sept. 23 at 12:30pm

What's Up Wednesdays Talk Story Session Sept 23
Please save the date for our first What's Up Wednesdays with Leona on September 23 at 12:30pm. Register by clicking on the link: http://bit.ly/whatsuphauula or call 305-2083. I will send you the meeting link to join virtually. Our topics for Wednesday will include: Connecting with families during distance learning, Sharing Success and Challenges of supporting your child at home, and hearing about our new SEL program - Choose Aloha.

Aloha ‘Ohana, I hope you enjoy our spirit weeks. We enjoy seeing how everyone is doing. If there are things that I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me at ltupou@nahonu.k12.hi.us. 

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Parent Resources:

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Lili'uokalani Trust

● Emergency financial help

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Hau'ula Community Association Food Assistance

● Get updates of upcoming food distributions. 

● For more information you can email:

Department of Education Parent Resources 

● Updates from the Hawaii Department of Education

Scholastic Parent Resources 

● Activities and printable resources 

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HELP for Child Care Program

● Keiki o ka 'Āina provides tuition assistance, including ‘ohana in-home care with a relative or non-relative. 

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Covid 19 Resources:

 A Thriving Lahui 

● Resources that are available

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Mayor Mandate Face Covering 

● Emergency Order No. 2020-07 Senator

Brian Schatz Covid 19 Resources 

● Resources to help with filing for unemployment benefits. 

● Health and nutrition programs.

Aloha United Way 211 

● Parenting support 

● Kupuna support 

● Food, financial, shelter support 

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Community Resource:

Private Mobile Hot Shower Facility 

● Weekly access to a hot shower facility in Kahuku.

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

anna_tsang@notes.k12.hi.us

(808) 829-6981  

CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER

Click on the link below to for 13 additional languages:

(http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/OfficesandBranches/Pages/CRCO.aspx)

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.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER