Friday, October 07, 2011

Established 1884

Welcome Back to School!!

We believe Moanalua Elementary is a school community where everyone works together to provide an environment that nurtures and develops the whole child.

Moanalua Elementary School is a place where everyone is valued and can make a positive contribution. Our school-community shares the responsibility for providing a dynamic environment that develops knowledgeable, skillful, accountable and caring individuals.

In this age of information, web sites are on a dramatic world-wide increase. At MES, we are also using this medium to share with you the current status of Standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment; quality student support and parent involvement at MES.

We are looking forward in the near future to include more features in this web site that will enhance these three school priorities.

Friday, October 07, 2011

October 15:  Family Photo Sittings, 8 a.m.—4 p.m.

October 17-21:  Online Book Fair

October 24-28:  In-school Book Fair

October 25:  HSA Test Success Parent Workshop, 6-7 p.m.

October 26:  Seasonal Flu vaccine “clinic”

October 31:  Pumpkin Mania

November 3-10:  Hawaii State Assessments: Gr. 3-6

November 7-9:  Grade 6 to Camp Erdman

November 18:  Fun Fair, 2:10-8 p.m.

December 7:  Grade 5 Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Effective September 1, 2011

Breakfast Served:  7:15 –7:50 am

Lunch Served: 10:55-11:55 am

 

Student Breakfast/Lunch

Cost:  Breakfast- $1.00/Lunch $2.25

Reduced:  Breakfast - $.30/Lunch $.40

 

Adult School Meals

Breakfast:  $2.20

Lunch:  $5.00

SCHOOL MEALS

Effective July 20, 2011

 

Annual Round Trip: $270

Annual One-Way:  $135

Quarterly Round Trip:  $72

Quarterly One-Way: $36

One-Way Bus Coupon Sheet of 10: $12.50

BUS COST/INFORMATION

School  Reminders

School hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:  7:55am to 2:10pm.

Wednesday:  7:55am to 1:20pm.  The school office is open daily from 7:30am to 4:00pm.

 

All students should leave campus promptly after school unless enrolled in supervised on-campus activities.  Parents must make arrangements for adult supervision of their children.

 

Telephone:  The school telephones are for official business.  Students will be allowed to use the office telephone for school business or in an emergency only.  Please restrict phone messages to your child via the school office to emergencies only.  Messages will not be delivered to students during the last five (5) minutes of the school day.

 

Field trips:  Cash-only payments must be submitted by the required deadline of collection and to the classroom teacher.  Field trip money will not be accepted in the school office. 

 

Lunch Balance Inquires:  Please call the office between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Monday-Friday  for your child(ren)’s lunch account balance.

 

 

PHONE:(808)831-7878

FAX:(808)831-7877

We hope everyone had an enjoyable Fall Break and is refreshed and ready to return to school!  There are many exciting activities and events planned this quarter which will unite our students, parents, faculty, staff and community.  The main event our students look forward to is the MES Fun Fair, a fund raiser carnival held on the school grounds.  This annual event would not be possible without the cooperation of the PTO, school and community.  Be on the lookout for more information on this exciting event!

Second Quarter is Here!!

Achieve 3000

Did you know?  On average, children begin at age 2 with a vocabulary of 200 words, and then learn about five new words a day.  This means that a six-year-old will typically have acquired more than 7,500 words (this can range from 5,000-20,000 words).  Children will read more that 100,000 words throughout their school years.

 

2011-2012 SCHOOL TESTING DATES:

 

Aug 4-12: AIMS

 

Nov 3-10: HSA

 

Jan 5-13: AIMS

 

Jan 31–Feb 10: HSA

 

April 23, 25-May 2: AIMS

 

May 7-14: HSA

Achieve3000 Tips

 

As we begin the 2011-2012 school year, now is a great time to encourage your child to read more about topics that are of interest to him/her.  Reading helps build vocabulary—and a rich vocabulary is crucial to your child’s success in school and on state tests.

Did you know?  On average, children begin at age 2 with a vocabulary of 200 words, and then learn about five new words a day.  This means that a six-year-old child will typically have acquired more than 7,500 words (this can range from 5,000-20,000 words).  Children will read more that 100,000 words throughout their school years.

At school, Achieve3000 is helping your child learn new vocabulary—and you can help build your child’s vocabulary at home.  Here’s one idea for how to make vocabulary a fun part of your day:

Elementary School Students:  Hold a weekly “Word Work Out.”  Have family members take turns selecting a new word for the whole family to learn.  Post the word on the refrigerator, and use the word in conversations or in games.  See who can use the word most often!

Secondary School Students:  Hold a weekly “Word Challenge.”  Have your teen find new words to “challenge” you with—and see if YOU know the meaning.  Keep track of how many times your child stumps you!