Calling all Grade 1 Parents & Students! Please attend Reading & ‘Rithmetic 2010, an interactive learning event just for first graders and their parents!

When: Thursday, Sept 16, 2010
Where: MES Cafeteria
Time: 5:30-6:00 registration & optional bento
            6:00 – 7:30pm Activities

In response to parents’ requests, MES Grade 1 teachers & Literacy Coaches have created this workshop for parents who want to help their child meet grade level Language Arts and Math benchmarks. Join us to learn Reading Response and Problem Solver methods to use at home!

To make it easier to attend, we are offering pre-ordering bentos (rice, mochiko chicken, hot dog, fishcake, pickle, andagi) for the reasonable price of $4 each.

Please RSVP by September 8th. Questions can be directed to PCNC, Susie Okumura at 831-7884 or email mes_pcnc@yahoo.com

Click here for the Invitation and RSVP form.

Parents are invited to join your kids for “A Taste of Moanalua” on-campus parent education & dining opportunities!

Grades 4, 5 & 6: Friday, Sept 3
(start with breakfast: 7:15-7:50)
Achieve 3000 (KidBiz) begins at 8am in Computer Lab

Grade 3: Friday, Sept 10
(start with breakfast: 7:15-7:50)
Achieve 3000 (KidBiz) begins at 8am in Computer Lab

K1 & K4: Thursday, Sept 23
K2 & K3: Friday, Sept 24
Reading Strategies workshop begins at 10am in the Cafe
(followed by lunch with your child)

Grades 1 & 2: Wednesday, Sept 29
MathWhizz workshop begins at 10am in F2
(followed by lunch with your child in the Cafe)

For any questions or to RSVP, please contact PCNC Susie Okumura: Phone 831-7884 or email mes_pcnc@yahoo.com

Click here for the official flyer.

What:  Annual Lion’s Island Style Breakfast/Plant Sale
When:  Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where:  Moanalua Middle School
Time:  6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost:  $6.00
Menu:  scrambled eggs, sausage, rice, juice or coffee
Entertainment:  provided by the middle school

The Moanalua Lion’s ask for your support.  This annual breakfast will help support the Lion’s annual Ho’opono Christmas lunch for the blind in December and various other service projects.  The proceeds will also help support various other community groups including…the boy scouts, girl scouts, cub scouts and the MoHS Leo club.  This is the major fundraiser for the Moanalua Lion’s club.  They will also collect used eye glasses, so please bring your used eye glasses to the breakfast. 

If you live in the Moanalua Gardens, Valley or Salt Lake, the Lions will be going door to door selling tickets or if they missed you and you wish to purchase tickets, please contact Kathy at 225-8046 or via email higak011@hawaii.rr.com.

Astronaut Lacy Veach

Registration is now open for the 9th annual celebration and special day honoring the life and legacy of Charles Lacy Veach, who grew up in Honolulu with an interest in science, had a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, and went on to fly two Space Shuttle missions. The program is a day full of fun, science related learning activities and is open to children in grades 4 -12 and teachers of any grade level or subject.

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Place: Punahou School
Note: students in grades 4-8 must be accompanied by a parent/other adult throughout the day.

Registration is free. Please note that registration is limited to 600 participants and sign ups fill up extremely quickly. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop assignments will be based upon your selections and space availability. Select from 19 workshops:  workshop descriptions available on http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/Day-of-discovery/

Visit this site http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/Day-of-discovery/index.html for complete details and registration form.

Moanalua Elementary will be providing all students with the opportunity to participate in the State of Hawaii, Department of Health and Department of Education Influenza Vaccine Program.  If you choose to register your child, he/she will be vaccinated with a “Flu Shot” or flu “Nasal Spray” on Monday, October 25, 2010.

The authorization forms were sent home with your child last week. If you choose to have your child participate, please complete and submit the appropriate paperwork by Thursday, September 9, 2010.

If you have any questions and/or complaints about the Flu Vaccine Program, please call 211.

Want to help Moanalua Elementary earn some extra cash? Clip & Save Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products found in your local grocery store. Our school earns 10¢ for each Box Top redeemed.

Box Tops can be turned in to the PCNC at the school office in an envelope marked: PCNC BOXTOPS.

Our school earned: $700 over 2 years and can potentially earn a lot more with your kokua!

For more information and to register online as an MES supporter, click here. 

For a complete listing of eligible products, click here.

Please join us at the next PTO meeting!

Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 5:45pm
Place: MES Library

Click here for the Agenda.

We will also be reviewing and approving the following minutes.

August 4, 2010 Board Meeting

August 12, 2010 Open House General Membership Meeting

Moanalua Elementary School student picture taking is scheduled for:

Wednesday, August 25th: Grades 1, 4, 5 & 6

Thursday, August 26th: Grades K, 2, 3 & K5

Click here for a detailed time picture taking schedule.

All students will be photographed, so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for picture-taking. Class photo will be taken at a later date. Order envelopes have been distributed to students. Click here to view the variety of photo packages that are available on a pre-pay basis.

Does it matter who represents Moanalua Elementary in the legislature?

Yes it does!

Over the year, MES has had the dedicated support of Representative Lynn Finnegan and Senator Norman Sakamoto. Both have been involved with school, PTA/PTO, and parent concerns. Their role on the education committees have also been a benefit to us. This year their seats are vacant as they both pursue the office of Lt. Governor.

Lynn and Norman have been responsive and effective in resolving parent concerns over school issues. They came to our assistance when our Gifted and Talented program was slated to be cut from our district budget. When our orchestra program was being cut they came to help advocate its continued funding. They have also been instrumental in facilitating parent discussions with the DOE. Lynn and Norman have served MES well.

Our school needs competent representation in our legislature. Please research the candidates of the 32nd House District and the 15th Senatorial District and don’t forget to vote.

32nd State House:

Democratic:
Lei Sharsh
Randy Swindell
Danny Villaruz

Republican:
Aaron Johanson

15th State Senate:

Democratic:
Glenn Wakai

Republican:
Ben Pascua

The MES Open House is this Thursday, August 12th. Meet the teacher and browse  through your child’s class.

Please note that  childcare will not be provided. If there should be a need to conference with the teacher, please feel free to set up an appointment with him/her and more time can be given to address the needs of your child.

5:00-5:45pm   Courtyard Area
5:45-6:00pm   Principal’s Message in the Cafeteria
6:00-6:15pm   PTO General Meeting
6:20-6:40pm   Session 1 of Open House
6:45-7:05pm   Session 2 of Open House

Message from PTO President Sandra Hoggan: “E komo mai . . . Welcome to our first PTO General Membership Meeting of the school year!”  Please join us as we hold this in conjunction with MES Open House on Thursday, August 12th.  How exciting, not only are you meeting your child(ren)’s teacher(s) and MES staff, but also our incredible PTO volunteers, of which you are one.  It’s an honor and a privilege to serve and I’m sure you’ll feel that way too when you see how rewarding it is to share your thoughts, ideas, and time in enabling our school PTO.  Prior to commencing in the cafeteria, come browse the courtyard and visit the various PTO tables.  We’ll have membership, t-shirt, school store, orchestra, and volunteer recruit tables set up.  Enjoy the sounds of a string ensemble, thanks to Mr. Jeff Hamano and crew.  Please take the time to view the appreciation letters from last school year’s students.  We’re offering pizza by the slice and water for purchase to tie folks over.  See you on Thursday!”