Please see your student's teacher to set up a time to meet with them individually for your conference. Report cards will go home at the conference time.

I can't believe the end of the 1st quarter is upon us. We hope your child(ren) is having a wonderful school year so far. As a reminder, our Wednesday and Friday dismissal times are switched this week. Wednesday ends at 2:10 p.m., and Friday at 1:10 p.m., to mark the end of the quarter.

The start of the second quarter is Tuesday, October 17th. Parent-teacher conferences will be from October 30th to Nov 3rd. After parent-teacher conference week, will mark the return of our after-school clubs. Information on club offerings, dates, and times will be forthcoming. Otherwise, we wish you a safe and relaxing fall break. Take care, and let's have a great end to the quarter.

Sincerely,

Patrick Wetzel

Principal

Aloha HES Ohana!

Happy October! This month, we will continue to be focused on safety and security with our upcoming annual fire inspection, as well as our district vulnerability assessment. As you know, safety and security are a top priority for us all here at Hickam. We encourage families to discuss the importance of drills and practice at home too. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me directly. I look forward to seeing all of the amazing things we will do in this beautiful month of October!

Kindly,
Ms. Jones

Vice Principal

October 9 - October 16

Students return to school on Tuesday Oct. 17th.

The Parent-Community Networking Centers (PCNCs) serve to create supportive partnerships among the home, the school, and the community for the purposes of supporting student success, and building a sense of family and community.

Visit our webpage to find out more about the PCNC and how to get involved at our school. There is information our events and volunteering at Hickam Elementary School

If you are in need of support or would like to find out what community services are available, please visit our website or email us. We love talking with our families.

With the possibility of a government shutdown or the consequences of that, we wanted to let you know about the ASYMCA's food assistance programs in case anyone needs them. The ASYMCA has a no cost food pantry and Ohana open market food distributions monthly. Please visit this website for more information. https://hawaii.asymca.org/services/food-assistance/

"Friendships are like confetti it spreads!"

-Lily E.

Anchored4Life Team Leader, Grade 6

We will be needing volunteers to help with our Boosterthon Fun Run coming up on November 17th!! Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more information in the near future.

It's that time again for Hickam's Annual Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest!! Students can decorate a FAKE pumpkin into their favorite storybook character! Students will write their name at the bottom of the pumpkin, not visible for the voters to see. Students must also turn in a notecard that the students will say the name of the storybook character, the title of the book, and a brief statement about their pumpkin character.

All pumpkin entries need to be turned in by October 20, 2023 in the Media Center. If pumpkins are done prior to October 20, students may drop them off to the L&L before school.

Hickam Faculty and Staff will vote for the pumpkin based on originality, creativity, and relevance to the book. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner for each grade level. This is an optional school activity for students to participate in, but must complete at home.

Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Hickam Elementary School's Social Emotional Learning program is called Choose Love. This quarter we are focusing on Courage. "Courage is the willingness and ability to work through obstacles despite feeling embarrassment, fear, reluctance, or uncertainty." -Choose Love Movement

Below is an example of a coping strategy our counselors are teaching students. You are welcome to use this at home to help your students handle big feelings.

Choose Love Month of Courage

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!

Our Hickam Volleyball team did a wonderful job at the Radford Complex Volleyball Tournament last month. Under the strong leadership of Coach Bunting and Coach Barrientes, our students did well. They competed in 5 games and displayed great teamwork. Congratulations on a job well done.

A huge mahalo to Mrs. Carstensen for being our photographer at this event.

Oct 4th (Wed) - Late Dismissal at 2:10 pm

Oct 6th (Fri) - 1st Quarter Student Assembly 9 am

Oct 6th (Fri) - Breast Cancer Awareness Dress Day (wear pink)

Oct 6th (Fri) - Early Dismissal at 1:10 pm

Fall Break Oct 9- Oct 13

Oct 16 (Mon) - Waiver Day -No School

Students return to school October 17th (Tuesday)

Oct 17 (Tue) - National Sports Day (wear sports attire)

Oct 17 (Tue) - School Community Council (SCC) Meeting, 8:15 am

Oct 18 (Wed) - National Stop Bullying Day/Unity Day (wear orange)

Oct 18 (Wed) - Fall Family Paint Night 4 pm

Oct 20 (Fri) - Breast Cancer Awareness (wear pink)

School ends at 12:30 the week of Parent-Teacher Conference week Oct 30 (Mon)-Nov 3 (Fri)

Nov 8 (Wed) - Early Dismissal at 12:30

Nov 8 (Wed) - HES Amazing Shake competition

Nov 9 (Thur) - Veterans Day Dress Day (wear patriotic or camo)

Nov 10 (Fri) - Veterans Day -No School

Nov 13 (Mon) - Waiver Day - No School