Aloha!  
Here are some important updates for the next few days!!!
1) NO SCHOOL AND NO MEAL SERVICE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
     OCT.29-30  THURSDAY AND FRIDAY - Parent/Teacher/Student conferences - Virtual - Please check your child's google classroom or kumu's website for schedule.
     NOV.2  MONDAY - Complex Area Waiver Day
     NOV.3 TUESDAY - Election Day
Classes and meal service will resume on Wednesday, Nov.4th.
2) OCT.30th is our Pūʻōhalaween Activity!!  See flyer below.   6pm - 7:30pm    
3) Need after school care when in-person instruction resumes?  The YMCA will be offering A+ service at our school beginning Nov.23rd. Here is a flyer showing the breakdown of the monthly cost. Please go to their website and fill out the registration form.YMCA A+ Site  You do not need to pay now, just let them know that you are interested. A+ Flyer_Blended daily puohala k-6 with fees.pdf    Also, fill out this form if you would be interested in A+ service so I can pass this information on to the YMCA. Need A+ Service Form

Enjoy this spooktacular song and video perfect for the Halloween season :)

Happy October Pūʻōhala Families & Students,

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the first quarter of our school year 2020-2021 and remind all of us to continue to be resilient, to adapt and strive for positive outcomes, in adverse situations. I also want to recognize your resourcefulness in finding imaginative and skillful ways to succeed in this new and challenging journey to learn through non-traditional and unfamiliar methods. Please make time to highlight your familyʻs and students' triumphs, to reflect upon the big and small accomplishments for overcoming technological complications, creative ways to provide comfortable learning environments in your homes, families coming together to provide supervision and care for our students, and for giving them the best opportunity to learn. Mahalo nui loa.
As we move forward in quarter 2, I am providing you with a little information regarding Pūʻōhalaʻs plan to transition students back onto campus for learning in a safe manner.

• November 23, 2020 – Begin to bring students back onto campus, starting with lower grades, i.e. Papa Mālaaʻo and grades K/1. Our plan is to increase weekly by grade levels for half day face-to-face learning. Students will be dismissed after lunch.
• Update Contact Information – Mass messages will most likely be delivered via email
• School Website - https://puohala.weebly.com/ More information and updates will be posted
• Friday December 18, 2020 - last day of quarter 2 and 1st Semester
• Winter Break, NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS - December 21, 2020 through January 1, 2021 
• Teacher Work Day, NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS – Monday January 4, 2021
• TUESDAY JANUARY 5, 2021 – STUDENTS RETURN, first day of quarter three and second semester

Administration, Faculty, & Staff are cognisant of the great responsibility to keep all our students and families safe and healthy as well as to prepare our students for the future with the best learning experiences. It is with great respect that we ask you to continue to support us and our students to prepare them for our return to campus by practicing the following safety guidelines at home:

• HAND WASHING (at least 20 seconds)
• Wearing a FACE COVERING (putting it on & taking it off by themselves)
• SOCIAL DISTANCING (at least 6 feet apart, “Shaka Distance”)

The above three methods will be our greatest and most effective practices to ensure that everyone is safe and healthy.
There will be more information and details released weekly as our staff continues to train and practice our Pūʻōhala safety guidelines leading up to November 23, 2020.
When we work together, I know we can accomplish great things and Pūʻōhala School values the benefits of working together to forge lasting relationships for our flourishing community.
​Aloha.

Mission: Pūʻōhala School empowers students by developing strong foundations of ʻike kupuna, positive relationships, and lifelong learning.

As we prepare to return to learn, these are some ways that you can do daily wellness checks at home. Click on the button below for a printable PDF version. 

Mahalo to everyone for submitting their Family Teacher Conference (FTC) preferred times.  The FTCs have been scheduled.  Please contact your keikiʻs kumu if you have any questions.  

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIME CHANGES
Wed, Oct 28: Bell schedule changed and the school day ends at 1:15 pm
Thu, Oct 29: Family Teacher Conferences, No Students
Fri, Oct 30: Family Teacher Conferences, No Students
Mon, Nov 2: Waiver Day, No Students
​Tue, Nov 3: Election Day, No Students

See the fliers for more information and guidelines for the event. 

Rules to follow:

1. Social distancing and face coverings will be enforced to protect volunteers and families. 
2. Hand sanitizing stations will be available for volunteers.
3. Turn off your vehicles when instructed to do so by cast members.
4. Keep all lights off. 
5. No flash photography of any kind. 
6. Follow instructions from cast members for a safe drive-through!
   

Open to Pūʻōhala families only.  We hope to see you there!

Aloha Families,

Students in Grades 3-8 will be participating in the Panorama Survey between November 4th - 10th.  Please complete this form if you do not want your child to participate.  Panorama Declination Letter Due Monday, November 2, 2020.  You may scan and email to ssakai@pueo.k12.hi.us, mail, or drop off at school with attention to Summer Sakai.

 ​Panorama Declination Letter (English)
Panorama Declination Letter (ʻŌlelo Hawaii)  

​The Community Works in 96744 youth council created a Fun & FREE family boardgame: “Right Way Out”.  The game will teach your children about making healthy choices and will serve as a great conversation starter about issues around underage drinking and substance use.  If you are interested in having a FREE boardgame sent to your family, please send a dm to @cwc_96744 or email kcfc@pacthawaii.org.  Boardgames are limited to the first 50 families so hurry and reserve yours now!
 
Side note: We feel this game will be most appropriate for grades 5 and up but that is up to the parents’ discretion.

Letʻs WEAR ORANGE tomorrow to show support that all student deserve to be safe in school, online and in the community!  Send photos to ssakai@pueo.k12.hi.us and we will post it on instagram and in our newsletter!