Kahalu'u Elementary

Aloha, e komo mai!

Surpass Expectations with Pride in Achievement

SCHOOL VISION

Kahalu'u students achieve college and career readiness while exemplifying respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resiliency and positive relationships as lifelong learners and contributing citizens.

SCHOOL MISSION

Kahalu'u provides quality standards based education to all students by holding high expectations and working collaboratively with parents and community members to foster a shared responsibility for student learning.

Message from the Principal

Dear Ohana,
The month of May means that the school year is quickly coming to a close. It has been an exciting year with many new beginnings. We are in the midst of our school renovation and everyone has been so resilient and cooperative in working around the changes and making adjustments because we all know that when it is done, our school will look so clean and wonderful - a place for learning with Pride in Achievement. Your children will be bringing home important information for the next school year and please note that to expedite the purchases of school shirts, instead of going to the website, we will be selling them through the office beginning May 14th. Let's finish the year strong and look forward to another great year!!!

Mrs. Naomi Matsuzaki

What's happening at Kahalu'u?

WHOLE SCHOOL RENOVATION Our renovation is on schedule! WE have beautiful new classrooms in D building and some of B Building. If you can't find your children's classes, check with the ofifice.

KAINALU AHCHONG WINS ESSAY CONTEST Please check out photo gallery pictures with grade 5 student Kainalu AhChong who won first place in the Prince Jonah Essay contest. He also earned a monetary prize. We are so proud of him and his family.

Health Fair a Success

The cafeteria was packed with students, teachers and family members who enjoyed learning about good healthy life styles and who sampled various healthy foods. Surprisingly, even Ms. Zakahi's dips and chips and Ms. Pacarro's veggie/fruit smoothies were yummy! Special thanks to various family members including Grandma Saison and Mom Tasha Simeona for their various stir fry veggie dishes. Lots of fun to learn and take care of our health.

Four Science Projects at the State Competition

We are so very proud of grade 6 students who presented their projects at the Convention Center. It was a great experience for all. We are so proud of Kaau Kamaka, Chevy Cook-Salinas, Ezra Ignas-Hill, Jacob Pattison, Kalani Kihei, and Anuhea Moors. Check out their work in the photo gallery. Special thanks to Vice Principal Dayna HIronaka, teacher Tina Pattison and parents who worked so hard with our students.

Blaise Aledo-Estocado a Winner!

Blaise's painting was one of the grade 4 winners at the recent MOA Museum of Art Children's Painting Contest. His painting will be exhibited at the Windward Mall this weekend and again at the Art Academy from May 26 to June 1, 2012. The Best of Show paintings will be submitted for the international competition at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Japan, in January 2013. We are so proud of you Blaise!

Upcoming Events

5/7/2012

Teacher Appreciation Week.

5/10/2012

JPO Field Day. Good luck team at the field trials. Special thanks to Ms. Nattie Gladstein for her dedication to our JPO program.

5/11/2012

Kindergarten and grade 1 classes will be visiting the Honolulu Zoo.

5/11/2012

As a result of grade 5 student Lenora Suguturaga's winning entry in the HECO art contest, her class will be treated to a special Mad Scientist class demonstration. Thank you Mr. Aiello and Ms.Zakahi for making this possible for your students.

5/14/2012

School Community Council's last meeting for the year will be at 3:00 pm in the school library. Thank you members for your guidance in bringing such quality programs to Kahaluu School. Special thanks to community member from Key Project, Ms. Emma Frias and parent Danny Afualo for faithfully serving for the past two years.

5/15/2012

Grade 5 classes under the direction of teachers Hailey Price and Zeilyn Zakahi will be taking their students on an overnight stay on the USS Missouri as part of their American History studies. I'm sure it will be an informative and memorable experience.

5/17/2012

Grades 4 and 6 classess will participate in an overnight program at the Bishop Museum. How exciting! Wasn't there a movie about this too? The trip will also be linked to an afternoon at the Ice Palace.

5/21/2012

Grades 4 and 6 will be rewarded with a day of bowling as part of a reward for their hard work in class.

5/22/2012

Kinderbration is a celebration for our kindergarten students' first year at Kahaluu. You will be amazed at what they learned and how much they have grown. Thank you teachers Mrs.Mainaaupo, Mrs. Tokoro and Mrs. Dano for a wonderful first year of school.

5/23/2012

Although this is a Wednesday, school will end at 2:10 instead of 1:10. This will be consistent with King and Castle High schools. Students will be celebrating the grade 6 promotion as well as the RISE (Reading is Simply Essential) dance for students who met their 4th quarter reading goals.

5/24/2012

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ENDS AT 1:10:
Although it is a Thursday, school will end at 1:10. The Awards Assembly will be at 8:30 and school will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. Due to the whole school renovation, there will be no summer program. However, there are two great summer programs at Key Project. Check out their website at Keyproject.org.

Kahalu'u Elementary 47-280 Waihe'e Road (808)239-3100

Last Modified: Tuesday, May. 22, 2012