The Heart of Haleiwa

Congratulations to Grade 1/Ms Onek's class for winning the pumpkin decorating contest! All of the students worked together to create a beautiful underwater scene with a variety of sea creatures.

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Haleʻiwa Elementary celebrated Unity Day on October 16 with the theme "Aloha in Action." Students and staff were encouraged to wear orange and sport Unity Day bracelets to promote kindness, acceptance, and unity within our school community. It was a wonderful day filled with positivity and teamwork, as we stood together against bullying.

Thank you to everyone for participating and for your continued support in fostering a safe and inclusive environment at Haleʻiwa Elementary!

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Haleʻiwa Elementary proudly hosted its 1st Quarter Awards Assembly, a special event dedicated to recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of our students.

During the assembly, we celebrated:

• Haleʻiwa Good Citizen Awards
• Haleʻiwa Heart Awards
• Perfect Attendance Awards

We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all the award recipients!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this celebration of our students' achievements!

This year, Haleʻiwa Elementary School had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Mililani Complex's annual Cross Country Event at Mililani Middle School! Our 3rd through 5th grade girls and boys represented our school with enthusiasm and determination. While we didn’t place in the events, we are incredibly proud of all our student athletes who ran their hearts out. Their hard work and sportsmanship truly shone through, showcasing the spirit of Haleʻiwa Elementary! A big thank you to our students for their effort and to all the families for your continued support. We would like to especially thank Mrs. Villalpando, Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Agsalda for coaching and mentoring our students.

Go, Haleʻiwa! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

On October 19 robotics teams 96712A, 5th graders and 96712B, 6th graders, competed at Makaha Elementary School. In qualifications, the 5th grade finished in 8th place with an average of 26 points and the 6th graders finished in 6th place with an average of 32 points. At finals, team 96712A was paired with team 25801A and finished 2nd place. Team 96712B was paired with team 22524M and finished in 4th place. Our 6th grade team got awarded with the Build Award which is awarded for well constructed robots that are reliable and durable. The 5th grade team was awarded with an Excellence Award, for demonstrating overall excellence in all components of every challenge.

On October 29, 2024, our Haleʻiwa Elementary School students participated in a vibrant sign-waving campaign aimed at promoting school attendance and raising awareness about traffic safety. With enthusiasm and energy, our students held colorful signs and waved to the Haleiwa community, sharing an important message about the value of being present in school and staying safe on the roads.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Curriculum Coordinator, Mrs. Yamakawa, and our dedicated School Counselors, Mrs. Yonamine, and Mrs. Dolan, for their unwavering support and guidance. We would also like to extend our gratitude to our wonderful partners from the Honolulu Police Department. Your collaboration made this event a resounding success!

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to encourage our students to attend school and prioritize safety!

On the morning of Tuesday, October 29th, our honor guards turned out in force for our sign waving event. They held signs highlighting the importance of driving safely and attendance. To focus our student's attention and spirit on Regular School Attendance (which is defined as 90% school attendance) in a fun way, we are celebrating ATTENDANCE WEEK from November 18th to 22nd. Each day we are asking our students to dress up with a specific attendance theme. There will be a friendly competition based on the highest classroom participation each day with an ice pop reward. In addition, we are asking our families to get into the attendance spirit by dressing up as a family and sending in pictures to our school at haleiwaschool@haleiwa.k12.hi.us. We appreciate you getting your keiki to school because Attendance Starts at Home.

Our Book Fair fundraiser is coming up in December. Our school earns 25% of all sales made in person and via our school book fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/haleiwaelementaryschool

Students can visit the book fair with their classes at their scheduled time, during morning recess, or after school with a parent.

Please click on the attachment below to read November's Kakou newsletter.

Mahalo to our Haleʻiwa Canefire Robotics team sponsors