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Ka Malu o Kaimana Hila

Under the Protection of Diamond Head

Ka Malu o Kaimana Hila Under the Protection of Diamond Head

Waikīkī School Parent Bulletin - December 20, 2023

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Mindful School!

Dear Mindful School Ohana:


On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of Waikiki School, we would like to extend our Seasons Greetings and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Winter Intersession. The past two quarters have been filled with lots of learning and fun-filled memorable events -- none of which would be possible without the support of our incredible students, top-notch teachers, outstanding support staff, and supportive families. Thank you for entrusting us with your mindful children and we look forward to seeing everyone when school resumes on January 8, 2024.


Sincerely,


Mr. Kusuda and Ms. Mahoney


In the November 3rd edition of Ka Malu o Kaimana Hila, we introduced November and December's Habit of the Month - CREATIVITY. Examples of creativity could be found all throughout our campus during these past two months. Take a look and the pictures below.

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First Grade Gingerbread House Family Activity

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Kindergarten Gingerbread Family Activity

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Decorating the new Creativity HOM Bench

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Choir Performance

Over 60 children performed in an evening concert held in our cafeteria. They all had a chance to show off all the hard work they’ve been doing in their after-school class this semester with Ms. Emiko George.
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Ukulele Performance

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Violin Performance

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Best Staff Ugly Sweater Group - 4th Grade

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Funniest Ugly Sweater - Mr. Jordan

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Most Unique Ugly Sweater - Auntie Tammie

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Operation: Donation Waikiki Health Center

Thanks to your generosity, our school will be able to gift 80 bags of toiletries to the Waikiki Health Center.

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Collection took place between November 20- December 8
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Winter Fete Wreaths

Students were able to contribute a handprint for our Holiday Wreath that will be on display at our Winter Fete performance.

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Honolulu Zoo - Christmas with the Animals

Waikiki School 2nd graders along with Ms. Carpenter's bird group made over 50 paper mache' enrichment items for the Zoo. Imagine if you will, pinatas filled with meat and treats for the animals.

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Honolulu Zoo - Christmas with the Animals

The students worked really hard to produce these beautiful creations. Over 100 boxes and 150 pounds of flour were used.

Honolulu Zoo - Christmas with the Animals December 16, 2023

Congratulations to Waikiki School teachers Lory Peroff, Michael Ragasa, and Natalia Sandoval who recently maintained/renewed their National Board Certification, an accomplishment that was officially announced last week. Maintaining NBCT certification is a rigorous and demanding process and an achievement that our three teachers can be justly proud of! It puts them among an elite and impressive group of Hawaii educators.

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Ms. Peroff

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Mr. Ragasa

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Ms. Sandoval

English Learner Parent Meeting - January 11, 2024

If you are a parent of an English Language Learner, Waikiki School will be hosting a parent event on January 11th from 4:30 -5:30 pm. Our EL team will talk about the WIDA ACCESS assessment, use of the web-based Imagine Learning program, and the new parent communication tool dalled Talking Points. See you then!

English Language Acquisition Class for Waikiki School Parents

Parent English Language Acquisition Classes - Starting January 22, 2024

Classes for the Spring Semester will start on January 22, 2024. Students can register, Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5:30 pm starting January 8, 2024. For more information, please call the McKinley Community School for Adults at (808)594-0540 or email MCSA Vice Principal Mark Nakamura at mark.nakamura@k12.hi.us

Upcoming Calendar

December 21 - Winter Fete Family Performance

December 22-January 4 - Winter Break (No School)

January 8 - First day of Third Quarter

January 11 - EL Parent Event

February 12 - Teacher Institute Day (No School for students)

Ryan Kusuda
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