Falcon News

Aloha Hickam Families,

We hope you are having a restful and relaxing summer. To our families new to the islands, Aloha and Welcome to Hickam! We have some vital information to share with our families before the student's first day on Tuesday, August 6th. Listed below is more detailed information about our New Student Orientation, Meet and Greet/Back to School Fair, school supply list, Kindergarten packet, and employment opportunities.

This parent newsletter is created on Smore and is one of many communication platforms our school uses to engage our families and disseminate important information. You will also receive information through School Messenger (usually in the form of a letter), and teachers will communicate through online platforms (i.e., Class Dojo and Google Classroom),

Yet, the hub for communication is our school's website, www.hickam.k12.hi.us. This website is updated frequently and is the most convenient way to communicate with the school. Please click the Contact Us button at the bottom of the website or call the office at (808) 307-4600 if you have any questions. Otherwise, we hope you enjoy what is left of summer, and we cannot wait to see you at our Back to School Fair. We are so excited to see you. Take care!

Sincerely,

Patrick Wetzel

Principal

As we approach our Meet and Greet/Back to School Fair on Wednesday, July 31st, here is the school supply listed below. We humbly request your assistance in bringing these items to child(ren) classroom on the day of our Meet and Greet Please click on the picture below for a larger image.

For students who have enrolled over the summer, we will have a new student orientation on Monday, July 29th, from 9 am to 12 p.m. If you want to learn more about our campus, meet new friends along with key people at our school, please complete the link below. We hope to see you there!

https://forms.gle/nk27oyLqFAujTwBV7

On Monday, July 29th, at approximately 5 p.m., we will send an email with your child(ren) teacher for the upcoming school year. Please check your email to find out who your child(ren) teacher is. If you recently changed your email, please update your information by calling our front office at (808) 307-4600. Rest assured, if you do not receive an email our wonderful support staff will have this information available for you on the day of our Meet and Greet/Back to School Fair.

On Wednesday, July 31st, we will have our Meet and Greet/Back to School Fair from 1-2:30 p.m. at our school. The Meet and Greet is the first opportunity to meet your child's teachers and bring in your school supplies.

Our Back to School Fair is an opportunity to purchase planners and uniforms. We ask that all payments be in cash. It is also a chance to receive information about bus transportation for children who may have dietary restrictions, kindergarten packet pickup, the Parent-Teacher Organization, community partnerships, and job opportunities.

Listed below are the different locations for the various booths.

Listed below is pertinent information for Kindergarten parents to view regarding testing and orientation dates.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FGRKmOkPcfJHeSUahYYPH58zLYcZ7-gb-Dbxo_q8C5w/edit?usp=drive_link

Additionally, is Kindergarten info and school supply list.

Kinder Supply List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AZtTHY9tqCQr_F9teLFXwov8IfxEPfWyifZcyW7y9Hk/edit?usp=drive_link

We are still looking to hire part-time positions:

1. EL Teacher (Part-Time) We are looking for an English Language teacher. This position supports students whose English is not their first language spoken at home. The position is 17 hours a week, and the pay is dependent upon the educational credentials the applicant possesses.
2. RtI Teacher (Part-Time) to support students who need more help learning the foundations of reading. The position is 17 hours a week, and the pay is dependent upon the educational credentials the applicant possesses.
3. Substitute Teachers- we are always in need of substitute teachers. You can click on the link if you're interested. https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/JobOpportunities/Pages/Substitute-teachers.aspx
4. Adult Supervisors. Duties include supporting the school's supervision plan and supporting students with recess and lunch supervision duties. Pay starts at $14 an hour and the times are from 9:45-1:00. If interested in joining our team, please use the Contact Us button on the bottom of the school's webpage, hickam.k12.hi.us. Thanks!

July 29th (M) 9-12 New Student Orientation

July 31st (W) 1:00-2:30 Meet and Greet/Back to School Fair

August 6th (Tu) Students first day for all students except Kindergarten

August 6th-8th (Tu-Th) Kindergarten Testing

August 9th (F) Kinder Group A

August 12th (M) Kinder Group B

August 13th (Tu) All Kindergarten students' first day

August 13th (Tu) 8:00 a.m. BooHoo Yahoo Social (for Kindergarten parents only)

August 16th (Fr) Statehood Day (No School)