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  

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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.

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SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

School Bulletin

January 18, 2021

January 18, 2021

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Ianuali 18, 2021

Ho’omana, Ho’omau, Holomua
As we embark upon a new year and new semester, I want to share three important values that I believe can impact how much we learn, accomplish and grow this year: Ho’omana, Ho’omau and Holomua: Empower, Persevere
and Go Forward.

Each of us has the capacity to be successful. It starts with believing in ourselves and having the courage to learn new things - even if it's hard. The more we do, the more we learn and the better we become. It’s not about giving up or quitting but picking ourselves up and trying again until we get better.

I hope you know how proud I am of all of you! You are adapting and figuring out how to be the best students in school even with the changes last year. Many of you are showing up to class on time, completing your work and participating in class discussions. Many of you are communicating with your teacher and asking for help when you need it. Please continue to do these things. Let’s make this quarter the best one yet!

Mālama Pono,

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U‘ilani Kaitoku, Po‘okumu

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*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.

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THIS WEEK:

IANUALI 18: PO‘AKAHI

CHOOSE ALOHA: Plan a fun surprise for someone special
HOLIDAY MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

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IANUALI 19: PO‘ALUA

CHOOSE ALOHA: Make a joke jar. Write funny jokes on a slip of paper and read one each day.
● Kūkini Walking Jogging Club 7:00-7:30am. bit.ly/walkhauula
● Grab and Go Meals for students 18 years and younger.
○ 11:30-12:00 noon ‘Aina Awakea Lunch and ‘Aina Kakahiaka Breakfast for the
next day

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IANUALI 20: PO‘AKOLU

CHOOSE ALOHA: Bounce or pass a ball as many times as you can in 1 minute
● K ū kini Walking Jogging Club 7:00-7:30am. bit.ly/walkhauula
● Grab and Go Meals for students 18 years and younger.
○ 11:30-12:00 noon ‘Aina Awakea Lunch and ‘Aina Kakahiaka Breakfast for the
next day
● Report Cards Ready for Distribution 7:30 am-4:00 pm
next day

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IANUALI 21: PO‘AHA

CHOOSE ALOHA: Draw a picture of something you have fun doing
● K ū kini Walking Jogging Club 7:00-7:30am. bit.ly/walkhauula
● Grab and Go Meals for students 18 years and younger.
○ 11:30-12:00 noon ‘Aina Awakea Lunch and ‘Aina Kakahiaka Breakfast for the
next day

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IANUALI 22: PO‘ALIMA

CHOOSE ALOHA: Make shadow puppets
● K ū kini Walking Jogging Club 7:00-7:30am. bit.ly/walkhauula
● Grab and Go Meals for students 18 years and younger.
○ 11:30-12:00 noon ‘Aina Awakea Lunch and ‘Aina Kakahiaka Breakfast for the
next day

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

● BACK TO SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS JAN. 8 2021
● PICK UP/DROP OFF UPDATES: DEC 8, 2020
● SCHOOL UPDATES: JAN. 1, 2021
● SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS: (SCHOOL BULLETIN) NOV. 16, 2020
● SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS: (SCHOOL BULLETIN) NOV. 9, 2020
● SCHOOL UPDATES: OCT. 22, 2020

Furlough Letters

from CAS Ho

Furlough Letter

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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:

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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Counselor's Corner

COUNSELING TEAM HIGHLIGHT FROM BACK TO SCHOOL DAY:

●    Counseling Team Google Site:​ ​Meet the   Counseling Team: Mr. Nikora and Mrs. Teichert (Counselors), Aunty Loke and Aunty Roseanne (PSAP and Home Liaison Coordinators), Mr. Keo (Behavioral Health Specialist), Miriam Gouveia (Social Worker).

Contact them during school hours 305-2100.

●    Our Social  Emotional Learning (SEL) Program is ​Choose Love.​ It is to help all of us learn to manage emotions and foster positive relationships with each other.
●    Attendance and attitudes/beliefs about school are a big focus​ for our counselors.
●   Follow up phone calls, home visits and parent meetings are actions steps that are taken when:
○    Absences are not called into the office when your child is out.
○    Teachers or staff have a hard time contacting you or getting you to return calls or emails.
○    Child is excessively tardy (even to online classes)
○    Absences (excused/unexcused) are between 5-10 times per quarter or 3 or more consecutive days.
○    Child does not complete homework or does not stay for the duration of the online class sessions
○    Packets or work are not being picked up or completed
○    Teachers have a concern that is still not being resolved
●    Parents and students can contact our counselors anytime during school hours.

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GRATITUDE IN ACTION: Click on the videos to access our Choose Love Videos and messages from our counselors.

WHAT WE DO: Guidance and counseling services are provided for the purpose
of assisting students with their educational, personal-social adjustments, and
progress. This service is an integral part of the total school program. Specific areas addressed are crisis intervention, counseling (helping students with coping strategies, make decisions and solve problems), and guidance activities
such as testing, and career information. Examples of situations where a counselor might be involved with students include:
● When a student has personal concerns or important decisions to make and needs to know more about alternatives and possible consequences.
● When a student wants some help in solving a problem with a teacher or
a parent.
● When a student is concerned about drugs, alcohol, and related issues.
● When a student thinks he/she may need help or coordination by outside agencies, such as Social Services.
● When a student would like career guidance or be part of a counseling group.
● When a student’s parents want to be constructively involved (having a
conference with a counselor and/or teachers).

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Mahalo, Mr. Nikora, Mrs. Teichert, Aunty Loke, Mr. Keo and Aunty Roseanne

Contact us at or call 305-2131. Visit our Counseling page at bit.ly/hauulacounselingteam

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CHOOSE LOVE FOR HOME: gives families a healthy way to grow together. Using
neuroscience and positive psychology, children and parents alike can learn to
better understand themselves and each other.

Through a series of self-guided videos, activities, and “dinner table discussion
topics,” Choose Love for Home teaches families how to manage their emotions,
communicate in healthier ways, and create a nurturing environment focused on
the things that matter most. https://chooselovemovement.org/at-home/

School Menu

Grab-and-Go Meals Extended

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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

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!