Aloha Hickam Families,

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break surrounded by your loved ones. As we gear for the start of the 3rd quarter, we want to remind everyone of a few essential details.

First, we miss our students and families and are eager to welcome back on Tuesday. To ensure their safety, we kindly request that students do not arrive before 7:40 a.m., as staff members are not on duty until then. The only exception to this rule is for students purchasing breakfast from the cafeteria, which is available from 7:10 to 7:40 a.m.

Second, for new families who joined us over the winter break, please note that drop-off for all students is on Manzelman Circle, facing the walkway leading to the cafeteria. We appreciate your cooperation in refraining from dropping off students on Julian Way (near the Child Development Center) and Radio Road on Julian Avenue. The only exception is if you have a child who attends both the CDC and Hickam Elementary. These areas experience a high volume of foot and bike traffic and avoiding drop-offs in these zones contributes to a safer environment for everyone.

Third, our Student of the Quarter Assembly will be on Wednesday, January 10th. (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding and assistance in ensuring a smooth and secure return to school. We look forward to seeing you and your children on Tuesday. Mahalo!

Sincerely,

Patrick Wetzel

Principal

Aloha HES Ohana,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful break and enjoyed spending extra time with your families. Just a reminder for the new year, please ensure students are wearing our school uniform and following the guidelines below. Thank you, and please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

* Properly fitted black, gray, khaki, and navy walking shorts, capris, skorts, or pants
* Hem of bottoms must be longer than the tip of the middle finger while standing with arms down
* Hickam Elementary School T-Shirt (navy blue or red)
* School-issued I.D. must be visible
* Properly fitted sweatshirts and jackets can be worn over uniform
* Closed toe and covered heel shoes must be worn with socks

NOT permitted:

* No Athletic shorts/pants (soccer shorts, basketball shorts, yoga shorts/pants, etc.), skirts, or dresses

* No Cargo pocket shorts, cargo pants
* No Sandals, slippers/flip-flops, individualized toe shoes, Crocs, Heelys with wheels
* No shorts, skorts, capris, or pants with decorative rhinestones, appliques, holes, or excessively worn out bottoms
* No jeans (blue, white, black, and colored denim)
* No headgear (scarves, caps, hats) and sunglasses not permitted in the classroom

Kindly,

Ms. Jones

Vice Principal

The Parent-Community Networking Centers (PCNCs) serve to create supportive partnerships among our student's home, school, and community for the purposes of supporting their success in education.

Visit our webpage to find information about volunteering opportunities and school-level events.

If you are in need of support or would like to find out what community services are available, please email us at g-209-pcnc@k12.hi.us or visit our website. We love talking with our families!

Hickam Elementary School's Social Emotional Learning program is called Choose Love. This quarter we are focusing on Forgiveness. "Forgiveness means choosing to let go of anger and resentment toward yourself or someone else, to surrender thoughts of revenge, and to move forward with your personal power intact."

-Choose Love Movement

Our Spanish club was able to perform for the Student Community Council last meeting. They did a wonderful job sharing Christmas joy through song and dance. Great Job students!

You can find out more about Spanish Club here.

We are still looking to hire part-time positions:

1. Substitute Teachers- we are always in need of substitute teachers. Click on the link if interested. https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/JobOpportunities/Pages/Substitute-teachers.aspx
2. Paraprofessional tutors and part-time teachers. Duties include supporting students with various content areas and assisting with recess and lunch supervision duties. If interested, please use the Contact Us button on the bottom of the school's webpage, hickam.k12.hi.us. Thanks!

Dec 22 (Fri) - First Day of Winter Break

Jan 5 (Fri) - Teacher Workday (no school for students)

Jan 8 (Mon) - Waiver Day (no school for students)

Jan 9 (Tue) - Students return to campus

Jan 10 (Wed) - Rescheduled Student of the Quarter Assembly

Jan 15 (Mon) - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day: No School

Jan 17 (Wed) - PCNC Coffee Hour - 5th Grade

Jan 18 (Thur) - Basketball Tournament - Girls

Jan 22 (Mon) - Report Cards go home

Jan 25 (Thur) - Basketball Tournament - Boys

Jan 26 (Fri) - College T-Shirt Day

Jan 31 (Wed) - Hickam’s School Spelling Bee: Grades 3-6th