Falcon News

Aloha Hickam Families,

We hope you had a wonderful Spring Break and an amazing first week of the fourth quarter. As we all know, April is the month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the sacrifices and contributions of military-connected children. Every Friday in April, we wear Purple. During the week of April 14th- 17th, we have dress-up days for our "Purple Up" spirit week. Listed below is the flyer with the different spirit days. Let's show our school spirit as we honor and celebrate our Military Children!

In addition, we are excited to announce our school play "Wonka" will be on April 16th (W) and April 17th (Th) starting at 6:30 p.m. at the beautiful Moanalua Performing Arts Center. We hope you can join us for one of the performances. Mahalo!

Sincerely,

Patrick Wetzel

Principal

Aloha Families,

We hope you had a great Spring Break and a wonderful beginning to the 4th quarter! We have a lot of great events planned for the month of April, including our annual Radford Complex Music Festival, our Radford Complex Track Meet, Purple Up Day and much more! There is so much to participate in! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Take care, and have a great month!

Kindly,

Ms. Jones

Vice Principal

Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a fun-filled Spirit Week April 14th - 17th leading up to Purple Up Day on April 17th! Each day, we'll honor the unique experiences and resilience of military children through themed dress days. From camo to patriotic colors, and even dress like your favorite superhero, this week is all about showing support for the brave kids who serve alongside their service member parents. Join in the fun and let's celebrate the strength, courage, and pride of military kids everywhere!

Spring Picture Day will be on April 16th. These are optional pictures and only students with photo order forms in hand will be sent for spring pictures. These can be ordered online or you can place a check / cash in the provided form and have your child turn it in on picture day. Please be sure to select a background and pose type on this form even if you ordered online. There will be no make up days for spring pictures.

Exception to the Rule: (Please send a written note to your child's teacher, so they can be sent with the note to the photographer on picture day)

• Students that missed both previous picture days.

• Students that came to campus after 21 Nov.

The Parent-Community Networking Centers (PCNCs) serve to create supportive partnerships among our student's home, school, and community for the purposes of supporting their success in education.

Visit our webpage to find information about volunteering opportunities and school-level events.

If you are in need of support or would like to find out what community services are available, please email us at g-209-pcnc@k12.hi.us or visit our website. We love talking with our families!

"You cannot dream yourself into character; you must hammer and forge yourself into one."

- Henry David Thoreau

Submitted by A4L Team Leader, Valen Mintz, 5th Grade

The PTO is looking to fill some board member positions for the 25-26 school year. If you are interested in hearing more about how you can help, please reach out to the PTO via email or Facebook.

Participate in shaping the future of education in your community by joining the School Community Council. As a member, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to improving student achievement and school performance.
• Advise on matters that enhance the accountability of the education system.
• Make recommendations on academic and financial matters.
• Engage with educational issues and respond to community needs.

Benefits of joining include:

• Gaining insights into educational research and its impact on student success.
• Having your views valued as a key partner in the education system.
• Expressing opinions through a constructive platform.
• Staying informed about school developments.

Make a difference in public education and be a part of a dedicated team working towards a high-quality education system for the children of Hawai`i.

To submit your nomination, please fill out the Hickam Elementary School SCC Board Nomination Form SY 2025-26 here. Your participation is crucial in creating a vibrant educational environment!

For more information on Hickam’s School Community Council, go to our Community Engagement page at bit.ly/HES_SCC.

We're planning for the upcoming school year at Hickam Elementary and would greatly appreciate your input in helping us allocate resources effectively.

To assist with planning, we kindly ask you to complete a brief survey to let us know if your child(ren) will be returning to Hickam Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child(ren) will not be returning, the survey will also ask you to indicate where they will be attending school next year (private school, out of state/country, etc.). Only one survey per family.

Your prompt response will be much appreciated!

We are still looking to hire part-time positions:

1. Substitute Teachers- we are always in need of substitute teachers. Click on the link if interested. https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/JobOpportunities/Pages/Substitute-teachers.aspx
2. Paraprofessional tutors and part-time teachers. Duties include supporting students with various content areas and assisting with recess and lunch supervision duties. If interested, please use the Contact Us button on the bottom of the school's webpage, hickam.k12.hi.us. Thanks!

April 4, 11, 15, 25 - Wear purple for Purple Up month

April 8 (Tue) - Radford Music Festival

April 14-17 - Purple Up Spirit Week! (see flyer above for themes)

April 16 (Wed) - Spring Photo Day (preorder and new students only)

April 16 & 17 (Wed & Thur)- Chorus Willy Wonka Production

April 18 (Fri) - No School (Good Friday)

April 24 (Thur) - Radford Complex Track Meet

May 1 (Thur) - May Day Dress Day (wear Aloha theme)

May 5 (Mon) - Star Wars theme dress day

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. This requirement extends to all of the Department's programs and activities, including employment and admissions as applicable. Please direct inquiries regarding the Department nondiscrimination policies and/or complaints of prohibited conduct to the Civil Rights Compliance Branch as follows:

Civil Rights Compliance Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education

P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii 96804

(808) 784-6325 or relay

CRCB@k12.hi.us

The Department’s non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures may be located at: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/Offices/Pages/CRCO.aspx