Ka Malu o Kaimana Hila

I would like to extend my appreciation to everyone connected to the Mindful School Ohana for making this first week with students such a rousing success! Considering the all the challenges surrounding health and safety guidelines and the increased traffic in the surrounding community, I couldn't be prouder of our dedicated team of teachers and support staff to create the best possible environment for our children to thrive. Thank you parents for reading through all of these bulletins and for doing your part in making our school protocols work.

We continue to ask that if your child is not feeling well to keep them at home. If your child is running a fever, please understand that the guidance states that he or she needs to be fever-free/symptom free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. Daily symptom screening before coming to school makes a huge difference in keeping our entire school community safe. Thank you for your continued support!

Have a Wonderful Weekend,

Mr. Kusuda

City Council Chair Tommy Waters released a statement on Thursday, August 5, 2021 regarding Leahi Avenue. The text of his statement is listed below.

Aloha mai kākou,

I am reaching out to you to inform you that I have introduced Resolution 21-175, which requests that the Mayor and his Administration take the necessary steps to acquire the privately-owned section of Lēʻahi Avenue between Monsarrat Avenue and Noela Street in the best interest of public safety.

I want to extend a very warm mahalo for your engagement with our office around the safety of your community and the recent changes to Lēʻahi Avenue. The private ownership and kuleana of Lēʻahi Avenue have created many different challenges for the community over the years, and I hear clearly the concerns that have been raised over traffic and pedestrian safety, accessibility of the roadway.

I believe that as a community, we all agree we want to ensure that our neighborhood roads are properly maintained and function safely for all who live in and pass through the area, especially for our keiki. It has always been the hope of all stakeholders that the City would eventually take ownership of the private portion of Lēʻahi Avenue.

The City taking ownership of a private roadway is the decision of the Mayor and the Executive branch, and our past efforts requesting that the administration accept transfer of this portion of Lēʻahi Avenue have been unsuccessful. I continue to believe that the safety concerns present, including but not limited to, access for first responders and the close proximity of Waikiki Elementary School, warrant unique action here.

If this issue is important to you, please consider submitting testimony on Resolution 21-175 and share your perspective and experiences with the Mayor’s office at 768-4141 or rick.blangiardi@honolulu.gov.

Mahalo to you all for continuing to care so deeply about the safety of our community.

Click the link below to read Resolution 21-175

https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=11622

Mahalo,

Tommy Waters

Honolulu City Councilmember

District IV, Ala Moana to Hawaii Kai

tommy.waters@honolulu.gov

O: 808.768.5004 | F: 808.768.1175.

Please complete the information on this form (one per child) to assist us with identifying device and connectivity needs to ensure your child will have access to technology tools and devices to support their learning in the 2021-2022 school year.

All parents or guardians should complete this form by 4:00 pm September 10, 2021.

https://forms.gle/kWjncSu919fVxbgV6

August A+ payment is PAST DUE. $5 per day will be assessed starting Monday, August 9th. Make check, money order or cashier's check payable to:

Waikiki School A+ - Please notate your child/rens name(s) in the memo

Late Pick-Up: A late pick charge of $5 will be charged starting at 5:35 p.m. and every 5 minutes thereafter.

A+ Direct Phone number is: 808-971-6904

Appointments for first doses may be made online at:

https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/hph-covid-19-updates/vaccine-update/#MobileVaccineClinic

For your safety and well-being, you will be monitored for any side effects by medical personnel for a minimum of 15 minutes after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Before you leave, you will be asked to schedule your follow-up appointment for your second dose.

Please note that everyone visiting the mobile clinic must wear a mask and practice appropriate physical distancing at all times.

Parents are welcome to escort their child to their appointment. If you are unable, please complete the Department of Education consent form included with the pre-vaccination checklist provided in your upcoming appointment email that will be sent to you two days prior to your scheduled appointment or may be found on our website, and have your child bring it with them to their appointment.

For additional vaccine sites, please visit https://www.oneoahu.org/find-vaccine

Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Phone: (808) 971-6900
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Twitter: @WaikikiSchool