December 2016
STALLION NEWS 2945 IOLANI STREET, PUKALANI, HI 96768
Principal’s Message
Our Mission: “Pukalani Elementary School is to provide all students with a wellrounded, standards-based education so they become caring, capable, and contributing leaders of the 21st century.” ________________
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey, 2005) 1.
Be Proactive
2.
Begin with the End in Mind
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Put First Things First
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Think Win-Win
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Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
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Synergize
7.
Sharpen the Saw
Dear, Pukalani ‘Ohana,
Read, Read, Read Practice Makes Perfect! When learning any skills, whether it be basketball skills, tennis skills, or programming a robot, much practice is needed to perfect the skills. The same level of practice needs to occur to develop good reading skills. We want to support students’ need to practice their reading skills at home. To support this effort, and to respect the very busy lives our students have these days, I have asked teachers to think thoughtfully about the homework that is being required so that students will have more time to practice their reading skills. Some grade levels have already made changes and have been in contact with families. Grades K and 1 will only be sending reading homework home for the 2nd semester. Grades 2-5 will contact families directly and may have already. What does reading practice look like? Children should practice reading at their instructional level. If your child struggles with reading, you will be provided with reading material that is appropriate for practice. We want children feeling successful with their reading and not frustrated. If your child is struggling with every other word when practicing with the material provided, stop and notify the teacher. What is most important is for you to read to your children. Read to them from books that are at a higher level than their reading level. If they are sitting next to you or on your lap, this will help even more. Read the children’s literature books that include rich language and beautiful pictures. Or, start to read from the many exciting chapter book series that are popular. After the break we will provide you with a list of books that you and your children might find exciting to read together. Best wishes for the holidays, and enjoy the winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone back here at school in 2017! It’s going to be a great year!
Kathleen Dimino, Ph.D Principal
ROBOTIC TEAM Congratulations on a job well done! 1ST PLACE FOR THE STEM PROJECT WHAT A GREAT TEAM EFFORT BY ALL!!!
I stop, I think I tell you how I Feel I use my workds I never lie or steal II keep my hands to myself
HEALTH CORNER
I follow the Golden Rule
To you with appreciation from the Health Room
Cuz here at
Pukalani we’re a BULLY-FREE
Huaka’I Haramoto and his parents Angie & Donald for the generous donation of boy’s clothing. These have certainly come in handy in the health room! KIDS CORNER Rylee Lanse-Saliban, Grade K—Mrs. Hamaguchi “Don’t dance lying down, you can bang your head on the chair leg. Ollie Anderson—Grade 1—Nagura “If someone tells you to bend your fingers backward, don’t do it. It will hurt a lot.
Mrs. Brask 2nd Grade GINGERBREAD KID CAPER!
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PTA Ornament Craft Night
Thank you PTA for providing a fun family night!
PUKALANI APP
VISITORS
Pukalani now has an APP that is available for download. Simply go to the App store on your device and type in Pukalani Elementary and download....it is free!
Please remember when coming on campus you MUST go to the office first to sign in. It is for the safety of all our Keiki.
SPIRIT FRIDAYS! MURAL DEDICATION NA WAO OLA A’O PI’LANI (THE LIFE GIVING FORESTS OF MAUI) A stained glass mosaic by CALLEY O’NEILL January 19, 2016 9:00 AM
DON’T FORGET TO WEAR OUR SCHOOL COLORES ON FRIDAYS TO CELEBRATE YOU AND OUR SCHOOL!
KINE COOKIES WAS A SUCCESS BECAUSE OF YOU!!! WE RAISED OVER $9,000
HELP WANTED!
FOR OUR GARDEN
2 HOUR ROOM CLEANER Monday—Friday 2pm-4pm Wednesday—12:30pm-2:30pm Must be 17 years or older Please call or go to the office if you are interested.
