Apalzon1 Volume t Issue 6 A Message fromthe Principal les April Let's hope this month willbe less wet than the month of March when we experienced thunderstorms and heavy rains..and road closures. Seeing rays of sunshine and spring blooms would be a welcome change. And having the trade winds greet us each day is the greatest. [Lucky we ive Hawaii Coming into the nonth of April also means we are into ourlast quarter of the school year. Both teachers and students are working feverishly to assure al, Fat 95% of the respective benchmarks, are taught and leamed by the end of this school year, So busy. We also have two more Parent Workshops planned for April: the Intemet Awareness Workshop and Wellness Workshop. Both of these workshops will NOT involve your students, but wil provide you with very practical and useful information. We look forward to seeing many of you there!Apal2011 Volume + lesue & Mahalo for participating in our Spring Fundraiser. We appreciate your support as we continue to use proceeds from our fundraisers for student activities and teacher professional development. We couldn’t do it without you! E.aster comes quite late this year, Sunday, April 24. | take this opportunity to wish youll a celebrated time together with family and friends. |f you do not celebrate E.aster, may you have «tine of fellowship and fun with all who are dear and precious to you Aloha! Principals 1B i. Pann PCN Book ofthe | VP Comer | Appreciations Message ecogmtenend | Corner Go | Month & Asbrowedganents let | Geen | Reeds Centr Compson rosea | Pages | Pogene | Paces | Paget | Pagettan | Pager Spring KES Frntsier | Calendar Frage Page 19 Keon mentary Sthos970KaleesD Vitor Scher gat eizoesogestioe weiAprl2011 i n q u i r e r Volume+ Josue 6 International Bagclaureate ID Learner Profile - Fach mouth we will highlight de IB Learner Profile This month we would like to highlight being an inquire. An Inquirer: ‘© Actively and purposely is involved in searching, reading and talking ‘© Asks questions and seeks help finding resources relevant to their task ‘© Pauses to reflect on findings and brainstorms ‘© Listen to others’ questions to create new questions oftheir own © Enthusiastially seeks answers independently Is ready to question what is read How Parents Can Help Develop Inquirer: ‘+ Model being an Inquirer by asking your child. help you find out answers together. ‘+ Share with your child your personal curiosities and passion about topics that interest you ‘+ Help your child find answers online ‘+ Provide positive reinforcement when your child i acting as an Inquirer Disclaimer ~ We are not an authorized IB school. We ar applying to become a ‘candidate school. Once we are a candidate school, we wil be working towards Becoming an authorized IB school Keonnle ElretrsSchest91970Kaleles iiesti340Apal2011 Volune + lasue 6 Student Recognitio? Congratulations to our students who have participated in the Congressional Youth Leadership Council. The students are as follows: Jacob Fisher~ Summer 2010 Marcos Martin - Spring 2009 ‘Ashlyn Kanai Simmer 2010___Jaren Zadlo ~Spring 2009 Elizabeth Pavliek ~ Spring 2010 Dashay Williams Spring 2010 Grade Level Activities Keel nena Shab i970KaleeeDmetsnisso Viiow Sched Blgatensiconlaegst onApzilzo11 Volume 4 |ssue Grade 3 “Creatures of Hawaii” Presentation ‘The terrific third graders got a wonderful chance to see wild reptiles and ‘amphibians up closel That's so COOL! Zoologist Charles King, Hawaii's “Reptile Man” for over 20 years guided the kkids on an up-close look at Hawaii's amazing lizards, turtles, snakes, and frogs. ‘The students got to touch and examine the animals while coming up with inquiry ‘questions about their habitat, life cycle, and physical descriptions. We had to admit, Wwe felt a little squirmy at first when asked to touch the animals, but since we practiced the International Baccalaureate IB learner profile of being “Open Minded”, Wwe concluded with good grace and tried to do something new and out of our comfort zone. Tt was so interesting to learn new facts about Hawaii's animals. We learned and reviewed vocabulary words such as Vertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals. We learned how to make sure to keep its habitat safe by keeping Hawaii “Green”. It was an unforgettable experience! Grade 3 LOVES animals!Apa 2011 Volume lasue 6 Grade 3 the | Grade 3 LOVES Nature! The State of Hawaii Department of Lard and Natural Resources came down to teach our 3 graders about Hawaiian Forests and Recreation, This presentation provided the kids with an introduction to the different types of forests and animals here in Hawai. The kids got to touch and feel native plant species; as well as ask specific questions related to our indigenous animals that we have in Hawai ‘The kids had a great time playing the mini games that Presenter Sean Soon had for ‘them. Especially now with the strong push for recycling and helping the environment, this was a great way for the kids to learn about their home and see how important plants and. tnimals play in their lives! Kona Elerntary Seo! 970 Kalen Dro. Vitour Seba Blut elsoonls gist eonVolume+ lssue & Apal2011Apnl2011 ‘Campbell's Labels for Education Help us eam money forthe school. We ae still collectng Campbell abels. Visit Campbell's ‘website at ww labelsforeducation.com fora list of products that quai fo the program. Students should submit labels tothe front office, Box Tops for Education Here's another opportunity to help us earn money for the school. Simply clip the Box Top logo stamp. For more information visit htto:/Awww,boxtopseducation.com. A collection bin is available in the front office. Leoking for Crayons, Tuna or Chicken Cans ~ If you can donate old crayons, and tuna/chicken cans that have been cleaned out please dropoff atthe front office. ‘The items ae going to be used for the upcoming Parent Workshop in May. Help Us Go Green — Next school year, we would like “go green” by providing the breakfast/lunch menus and parent newsletters electronically. If you are not able to read the menus/newsletters online we will still have hard Copies available in the front office. & Keone ert Schoty-970KaleD eter 180 Vitowr Schoo lg tans Lenl gator Ciparotaomiearo1Apel 2011 Volume+ Issue 6 Book oe Month “The Book ofthe Month for March and April is “Amazing Graco” ‘by Mary Hoffman and illustrated by Caroline Binch. Grace is amazing indeed! She has boundless imagination and loves to act, {tem all out. When her clas plans a production of Feter Pan, Grace knows she wants to play the lead, One classmate professes so she can't because she's a git. ‘A saddened Grace relates the day's events to her mother and ‘gandmother. They tell her she can be anything she wants to be if she puts her mind tot. Inspired by a weekend ballet performance bya Trindad dancer, Grace's indomitable spirit is renewed. She auditions forthe part of Peter Pan. She shines during her audition and wins the lead hands down! Students will surely enjoy this vibrant story of Amazing Grace. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations portay a determined, talented child and her warm family spirit. This story exhibits excellent text and a positive message of self-affimation 2° Quarter Reading Campaign - The following grade levels MET or EXCEEDED the reading ‘campaign goal of 89%: FSC- 89% Preschool - 90% Grade 1 - 91% Grade 2 - 89% ‘The 4" Quarter Reading Campaign goal is 92%, Keone Plenty Set 970KalecenDanresss309 4g Vator Seal gates laorelalagatconApal2011 Vp Corner Volume + losue 6 Dea KES Parents & Guardians, Goreat things are happening ot KES! We willbe geting ournew playground equipment within the next severalmonths. Weillbe getting two playgrounds, There willbe» playground equipment for gradee K-1 ‘ond enether one forgrades 2-6. Hopefully the students willbe able to stat using the playground equipment in May In addition tour playground equipment, we wil ala be launching a new website n May. Stay tuned for mare infomation. We wil ail hve the blog te keep you informed af what's happening at KFS. hove couple of updates and reminders for you this month Sincerely Important Reminder te Everyone Ms. Obra ‘Lost and Found Items - Lost and foand items will be kept in the office for amoath. After the ‘month s up, the items will be donated to charity, We encourage Bicycles - We have been noticing that students are not locking up their bicyles to the bike racks. Students should lock up their bicycles. We are ‘not responsible for any missing or stolen bicycles that are not locked up o left on campus. {you toput your child’s name on items so that it may be returned to Recycling Bin — Have you noticed the recycling bin inthe lower parking lot? You can now recycle aluminum cans, plastic bottles (#1 and 2), paper, and cardboards. Help out the environment and reeyele today! The bin is open during school hours, Keontla ert Slat -970 Kale Visor Sth Blgat anes geetApel 2011 VP Corner Continued Volume+ Issue é ‘The poll is located in the upper right hand comer of the blog. The poll will be open ‘Clothing and Stipper Donations ~ We need {yur help for clothing and slipper donations for the Health Room. Ifyou a able to donate please dropoff items in the health room or font fice Ewa Beach Fite Staion ~ You may hive ; noticed onsrcton aking place on he ‘Breaking ground for our new playground in E- Field comer, ‘The Ewa Beach Fae Sinton fr ‘being constructed and slated wo be completed in Janus of 2012. A parent Tose was teat home Joint Venture Education Forum (VE®) We would like to thank the JVEF, A Partnership of the Military Community and the Hawai'i Public Schools, for the opportunity to apply for various grants. Last year, we applied forthe JVEF Curriculum grant and were awarded this grant. The funds will be used for professional development of our teachers in the International Baccalaureate Program. We appreciate the military's support in our schools as wel as their service o our ‘country. KeonuleneminySthonhy-970KoleolaDaes9 136042 Vitor Scheel Bagot non aApalz011 Volume+ lssue 6 ‘Avhuge mahalo goes out to the following individuals + Mrs. Tery Wilson~Thank you for donating books to our school ‘+ Thank you to Cathy Berdy, Jennifer Mellory, Juanita Rosales, Arcines Fours and Kim Matthews fore spin to get these lat few grade level purtfioe completed! ‘April ‘May Grade 3: In-School Presentation ~ “Traveling Zoo Exhibit Apr B.. -unusGrade 2 Field Trip ~ Lyon's Arboretum April 6-7. April 12. Grade 3: In-School Play ‘April 13. rnnwnsGrade 1: Tn-Schoo! Play ‘April 14... nnn GPade 2 Field Trip - Lyon's Arboretum Grade K Field Trip -Tenney Theater ‘April 20... ~~ Service Groups Field Trip Miniature Golf ABCD 2 nn nnnnnnnnnn Grade 6 ~ Orientation at Ewa Makai April 22 Holiday - Good Friday (Ne Schoo!) ‘April 25-29, Spirit Week ABEL 26. nnnnnnnsnnsGP0de 3 Field Trip - Pearlridge Theater May 2-11. Student Council Elections May 5... -nnnunJPO Field Day © Kapi‘lani Park May 13, Complex Track Meat ® Kapolei HS MAY 26 nnn Last day of school for students Keola ener Sholi-70Kalees nets 1360 45 Vivo Schl Blot nlaDe Thank you to everyone who supported Keone’‘ula’s Spring Fundraiser! Conguatulations ta the following winners! 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