Parent Newsletter

Princess Miriam K. Likelike Elementary School

1618 Palama Street Volume 19, Number 9
Honolulu, HI 96817 April 2011
Ph: 832-3370

TESTING FOR GRADES K-5

April 19-May 13

It is important that ALL students in grades K-5 come to school everyday on time during this
statewide test. Please do not schedule any trips or doctor appointments on these days.

Here are a few tips on how you can Help Your Child Do Better On Tests
1. Review the subject matter together for up coming tests.
2. Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest before every test.
3. Serve your child a light, healthy breakfast on test day.
4. Have your child dress comfortably and arrive at school on time.
5. Send your child off to school with words of praise and support.
6. Suggest that your child do deep breathing exercises to relax before
the test begins.
7. Tell your child to follow directions carefully, and ask questions if
something is not clear.
8. Advise your child to do the easiest parts of the test first, then the rest.
9. Remind your child to check over answers before turning in the test.
10. Encourage wanting to do well, but stress that one test won’t measure all your
child can do.

REMEMBER
Children who love learning are more likely to do better on tests.
Instill a positive attitude about school.
The Month of March
These students demonstrated GLO # 3 Complex Thinker By:
• Thing of ways to solve problems
• Making good choices

The Following Students were chosen to be the student of the Month:

Kindergarten:
Chris John Paul Milmao from Mrs. Nagasawa’s class
John Gabrillo from Mrs. Young’s class
Dyannah Vallesteros from Mrs. Hoxie’s class
Crystalin Thakhamor-Carambas from Miss Neely’s class

First Grade:
Nathen Anaya From Mrs. Hong’s class
Vanesa Tuppil from Mr. Nakano’s class
Maegan Sigue from Mrs. Souza’s class

Second Grade:
Ocean Mao from Mrs. Shimazu’s class
Evelyn Ioane from Miss. Wong’s class
Shane Racachot from Miss. Catoire’s class

Third Grade:
Melvin Batinga from Ms. Ng’s class
Micah Toro from Mrs. Yamada’s class

Fourth Grade:
Malik Jackson from Miss Hokama’s class
Vincent Padua from Miss Wilson’s class

Fifth Grade:
Kiahna Ioane from Mr. Kobayashi’s class
Rj Cabico from Miss Maeda's class

General Learner Outcome for the Month of April is GLO #4 Quality Learner.
• I can tell what good work looks like
• I can do good work
 Students of the Third Quarter

Kindergarten A-1 Kindergarten A-2 Kindergarten A-3 Kindergarten A-4

Airah Dane Cuevas Abby King Isaiah Milovale-Hartison Jennifer Tuilefano
Kimberly Miochy Rod Louis Mazo Jericho Cabrera

Grade 1 B-1 Grade 1 B-2 Grade 1 B-3

Laurie Lynn Alcantra Bradley Marquez Lj Sandara Flores
Fino Roke Chris Tuiasosopo Hoku Ala Nino Baja

Grade 2 B-4 Grade 2 B-5 Grade 2 B-6

Namaniong Sykap Lyka Corpuz Shane Racachot
Johnray Deguinon Dylan Lacar Ashlie Balantac

Grade 3 B-9 Grade 3 B-12

Ashley Nguyen Masina Asopaolo
Clark Casabay Diane Lorenzo

Grade 4 C-8 Grade 4 C-9

Queenie Kate Castro Shanen Mae Firme
Ilima Angken James Deguinon

Grade 5 C-10 Grade 5 C-11

Elaisa Quibuyen Wen Feng Zhao
Anthony Eleno Samiyah Jackson
 Cafeteria Lunch News- Offer vs. Serve

In 1975 Congress mandated all High Schools to implement a program called Offer Versus
Serve (OVS). This implementation is to reduce food waste and program costs while still
allowing the consumption of a wide variety of nutritious foods. Upon success, they later
passed laws to include the Middle and Elementary Schools. OVS allowed students to choose
a minimum of 3 out of 5 food items offered. The choices offered are entrée, fruit, vegetable,
grains (bread or rice) and milk.

To keep in line with increasing costs of food, supplies and fuel, School Food Service Branch
(SFSB) is requiring all schools to implement OVS by the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

Likelike Elementary will begin OVS on May 2, 2011. It will involve grades 4 and 5 only at
this time. Students may select a minimum of 3 items out of 5 through the serving line daily.
The cost of the lunch will remain the same, regardless of how many items the students
chooses. We thank you for your understand as we go through this change. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call the school at 832-3370.

Likelike Elementary School

Your invited
To

What: ELL Parent’s Day

Agenda:
 Share with parents the WIDA ACESS test result of ELL students
 Information for Summer Fun Activities of Children ( a packet will be given
to parents)
 Celebration and presentation of ELL student’s work

When: Friday, May 12, 2011

Where: Likelike Elementary School Room: C-4
Time: 1:00-2:15 p.m.

(Optional): Potluck- Bring your favorite dish for snacks to share with others
parents.
 Dates To Remember

19 HSA Testing
19 Math Talk Parent workshop 4:30-5:30 p.m.
20 PTC Meeting (5:00-6:00 pm.)
21 SCC Meeting ( 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
22 Good Friday (Holiday no school)
26 Honolulu Zoo (Sped A-5 A-6 8:30-12:00 p.m.)
27 2nd Notices to parents of possible retention
28 JPO Field Day Competition at Kapiolani Park (8:30-1:30 p.m.)
29 21st Century Enrichment Program (3:30-5:00 p.m.)

HSA Testing April 19 through May 13

9 Mckinley High School (Gr. 3 8:00-1:00 p.m.

12 ELL Parent Day (1:00-2:15 p.m.)
17 Gr. 5 Dare Day (Gr. 5 8:30-12:00 p.m.)
18 PTC meeting (5:00-6:00 p.m.)
18 Tide pooling (Gr.3 8:00-1:00 p.m.)
18 Pre-School Celebration (A-5, A-6 9:00-9:45 in cafe)
19 SCC meeting (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
20 May Day
24 School Service Fieldtrip (Sea Life Park 8:15-2:00 p.m.)
25 Kindergarten Celebration (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 9:00-10:00 p.m.)
25 Perfect Attendances Luncheon K-5
26 Last Day for Students Promotion Day (Full Day)
26 Nutrition Day
26 End of 4th Quarter
26 Gr. 5 Graduation
26 Reports cards sent home
27 Teachers Last Day