Drug Free Schools Pledge

In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, members from the Student Council led students in a Drug Free Pledge during lunch.  The Red Ribbon campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent, in 1986.  This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs.

Act 183 (SLH 2010) Amended Kindergaten Entry Age

The 2010 Legislature passed Act 183, which amends the age requirement for entrance into public school kindergarten.  Beginning School Year 2013-14, students who are five years old by the first day of instruction may enroll in kindergarten.

Currently, the Early Learning Council is working on developing an early learning system that partners both private childcare providers and the public schools to offer quality programs to the student cohort with five-year old birthdates from August 2 to December 31.  Information on the possible plan to partner private childcare providers and public schools will be available next year.

For more information...http://www.doe.k12.hi.us/kindergartenjunior.htm

Assembly with Frank DeLima

Comedian Frank DeLima talked to students in grades K-5 about bullying, respect, hope and "Peanut Butter & Jelly."

National Passenger Safety Week

The Driver Education Program and Honolulu Police Department, in cooperation with police departments across the state are partnering with the Department of Transportation to promote the 2011 National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 18-24, 2011.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children aged 3 to 6 and 8 to 14 years of age.

Police officers will be randomly stationed at public elementary schools throughout the state during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure that children are properly restrained.  They will be prepared to answer any questions regarding Hawaii's child restraint laws and cite violations if necessary.

New Fitness Equipment

Hooray!  Our new fitness equipment has been installed and is ready for student use - thanks in large part to a $10,000 repair and maintenance grant from the Joint Ventures in Education Forum (JVEF) - our school & military partnership.  It's open to students in grades 2-5 during school hours. 

During P.E. class, Mr. Nagami reviewed rules and safety procedures for each station.  Here are some highlights...