The Heart of Haleiwa

This month, Haleʻiwa Elementary School students had the honor of celebrating their incredible Robotics Team. Our staff members generously volunteered their time to drive (in their awesome trucks) and parade our 5th and 6th grade robotics team in front of the students on the school’s field. The excitement and pride were palpable as the students cheered for their peers.

To add even more excitement to the event, the Waialua High School Band, led by Band Director Mr. Ian Cablay, came down to entertain our students with their fantastic performance, spreading joy and energy across the field.

The event culminated with our Robotics Coach and Mentor, Mr. Haiola, speaking to the audience about the remarkable accomplishments of our 5th and 6th grade teams. We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Haiola’s 6th grade team has been crowned State Champions for the 4th consecutive year! This incredible achievement means that they will travel to Dallas to participate in this year’s World Robotics Championship.

A heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Haiola and his team for their dedication, perseverance, and success! We are incredibly proud of all the hard work they’ve put in.

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to everyone who has supported Haleʻiwa Elementary School’s Robotics Team. A special mahalo goes to Mr. Ian Cablay and the Waialua High School Band for adding such excitement to the event and for their continued support.

Click on the photo below to see a video about the awesome experience our 2nd graders had at the Kokua Learning Farm.

The 5th graders experienced an enriching tour of the Inouye Regional Center, made possible by the Hawaii Science Teaching Association (HaSTA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The tour highlights included:

• Science on a Sphere (SOS), a six-foot animated globe which displays real-time data like weather and climate simulations
• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), where we learned about tsunami monitoring, alerts, and the impact of rising sea levels
• Fisheries Dry Labs/MAKER Lab offered us a glimpse into deep-sea creatures
• NOAA Career Exploration, with students trying on NOAA uniforms and learning about diverse scientific professions

From March 24th to March 28th, Haleʻiwa Elementary School celebrated Attendance Week with a week full of fun themes that encouraged student participation. Each day featured a different theme that added excitement to the event and highlighted the importance of showing up to school every day.

The goal of Attendance Week was to promote the critical role that regular school attendance plays in a student’s academic success, social development, and future opportunities. Attending school consistently helps students build a strong foundation for learning, actively participate in classroom discussions, and develop meaningful relationships with their peers and teachers.

By making regular attendance a priority, students also learn valuable life skills such as punctuality, responsibility, and time management. These skills contribute to a strong work ethic, which is essential for success in school and beyond, in any career path they choose to follow.

We hope this week served as a reminder of how crucial school attendance is for both academic and personal growth. Let's continue to encourage our students to attend school every day, ready to learn and thrive!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!

Dates: April 7 - 11, 2025; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Each homeroom will visit the book fair with their class.
• Students may make purchases during morning recess with their teacher's permission.
• Students may visit the book fair after school with a parent.

Location: Library Conference Room

Family Event: visit our book fair during our Spring Fest, April 9, 2025; 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

There’s even more info on Haleiwa’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/haleiwaelementaryschool

While you’re on our Book Fair homepage, set up an eWallet, the digital payment account that allows

your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and

extended family can add funds. If you have unspent funds from a past fair, log in to your Scholastic account and create a new eWallet - then your previous balance will be available to transfer as an eGift Card.

You may also browse our digital book fair flyer:

https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=s25-2-es-case

A sales tax of 4.712% will be added to every purchase.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

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