PARENT BULLETIN Volume 17 No. 6 95-076 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789 Phone: 305-4200 January 9, 2018

12 ..... PS Sea Life Park F/T 15 ..... NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 17 ..... TSSP Parent Workshop 8:00-10:00a.m. Cafeteria 19 ..... PTG Movie Night 6:30-8:30p.m. 22 ..... Report Cards Go Home 24 …. Principal’s “Talk Story” hour 8:15-10:15a.m. (Library) ..... Gr. 5 Mililani Middle School Orientation 25 …. Gr. 1 100th Day School Activity ..... Gr. 2,3,5 Mililani Showcase Concert 8:30a.m.-Noon 26 …. Gr. 4 Lo’i F/T (H1,H2)

30 ..... Gr. 2 Ice Cream Making (H3) 1:00-2:00p.m. 31 ..... Gr. K Brown Bag Activity

Dates to Remember

American Saving Bank

KeikiCo Contest

In November, 2017, Kipapa School’s 2nd and 3rd Grade Enrichment students entered their

Pocket Lanyards video in American Savings Bank’s KeikiCo contest. The entry with the

most votes were to receive the coveted “People’s Choice Award” and a cash award of

$5000. Although we didn’t win “The People’s Choice” award, our students received the

"Special Mention Award" and $2,500 for Kipapa School. Congratulations to Mrs. Tateyama

and her students Joshua, Haley, Jaeden, Grace, and Ava!

We are very proud of your accomplishments!!

Thank You, American Savings Bank, for recognizing our students for their creativity and

hard work!

Going Back to School After Break

Winter break is over. The excitement of the holiday season is yesterday’s news. Now

it’s time to get back to work. Whenever kids have a break from school, it may seem

like an endless battle to get them back into the routines they once had. Their sleep

schedules may be off. Their enthusiasm may be low (or nonexistent). They may

actually complain and grumble for hours on end. Here are a few tips for parents to

help your child get back into the right frame of mind.

For children up to age 5:

Keep young children on the same daily routine whether they’re going to

preschool or not. This helps to keep their energy and moods on an even keel.

Teach your child the difference between days. Take a calendar and have

them mark off the days. Consider color-coding the days so that “yellow” days

mean preschool or child care and “orange” days means home days.

Talk about the importance of “home time” and “school time” so that kids see

the value in both.

For children aged 6-10:

Help your child look forward to school. Buy a “lucky pencil” or “lucky folder”

for him or her to keep track of homework. Be enthusiastic about school. Your

excitement can be contagious.

Be honest about what might happen when your child returns to school.

Explain to your child that he/she might get tired and maybe even irritable at

times.

Talk about the benefits or breaks and the benefits of going to school. Breaks

can be fun. School can also be exciting as your child learns new things and

meets new people at school.

The main thing parents, is to keep your child on a regular schedule and routine.

Make sure they eat healthy, get outside play time, and lots of rest. Be positive,

supportive, and encouraging.

PCNC Update Ice cream making with grade 2 H-3 class will be on January 30th, between

1-2 pm in their classroom. The other classes are in February...L1 2/1, L2 2/6, L3 2/13..A flier will be sent home with more information. I hope you’ll be able to participate in your child’s class.

Talk Story with our principal, Ms. Yogi is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24th. starting @ 8:15 a.m. in the library.

PTG Movie Night will be on Friday, January 19th. A flier will be sent home with more information.

Kindergarten 100th day celebration/ Brown Bag Celebration is scheduled for January 31st. from 8:10 until 10:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. A flier will be forthcoming.

Please continue to send Box Tops for Education coupons to school. It’s an ongoing fundraiser. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!! Your Parent Facilitator,

Val Broussard

“Growth Mindset”

by Dr. Koch

At Kipapa School, teachers and staff believe in the “growth mindset” ideology in that a student’s intelligence can be developed through effort and practice. Children with a growth mindset are encouraged to embrace challenges and to persist despite setbacks or failures. This way of thinking was developed by Dr. Carol Dweck from Stanford University, and is making an influential mark in schools, organizations, and institutions across the nation.

Parents play a huge role in influencing the mindset of your children. Because your child’s mindset influences his/her behaviors, motivation, and achievement, it is important to know that developing this in your child starts with you in the home.

For example, the way we praise our children can have a profound impact on their mindset. Research on praise and mindsets shows that it is better to praise children for working hard, rather than having an innate ability to do something well. Praising effort promotes a growth mindset. It sends a message that your child’s effort is what led them to success. Here are some ideas on what to say and what not to say:

Say: “I can see you worked so hard on this!”

Do not say: “You are so smart!”

Say: “It seems like it’s time to try a new strategy.”

Do not say: “It’s ok. Maybe you’re just not cut out for this!”

Say: “I like watching you do that!”

Do not say: “You’re a natural at that!”

Say: “That was really hard. Your effort has paid off!”

Do not say: “That was really hard. I’m so glad it’s over and you don’t have to do it again.”

Say: “You’ve worked hard to become good at math. Maybe next time, you should challenge yourself with harder problems and learn something you don’t know how to do yet?”

Do not say: “You have a real talent for math. Maybe you should ask your teacher for harder work, since you’re so good at it!”

Teaching your children to have a growth mindset is the most important lesson they will learn. For more information on growth mindset see Counselors, Dr. Koch or Mrs. Harris.

RESPONSIBILITY

A3- Kacie Frank

A1- Kailynn Panganoran

I1- Kyle Adriane Nillo

I3- Aceson Torio

I4- Rylee May Bautista

A2- Justice Lehano

D1- Kayla Shinsato

D2- Kamali’i Wahine Cooper

D3- Dylan Colobong

I2- Sariah Rivera

H3- Aryanna Kamealoha-Greenleaf

L1- Rush Ani

L2- Jaydin Ryan

L3- Jaeden Jimenez

L4- Marley Medina

L6- Kayden Nakagawa

L7- Dane Nachampasak

L8- Grace Kawakami

H1- Carissa Palacio

H2- Kira Tubon

H5- Franklin Plan

H6- Nevaeh Gomes

H7- Aislyn Dau

D4- Jaimie Elizabeth Solomon

D5- Alexa Grean

D6- Mehana Kalihi-Ortiz

D7- Siah Sarcedo

D8- Jazzerae Pengrod

FAIRNESS

A4- Lennox Moon Acosta-Buxmann

A1- Maryanna Kikila-Debibar

I1- Lauren Jean Yanuaria

I3- Jacklynn James

I4- Kamilah Maldonado Salazar

A2- Nehemiah “Nu’u” Diama

D1- Khaely Botelho-Gosselin

D2- Kahiau Yamashita

D3- Gloria Vaifale

I2- Isileli Nau

H3- Jack Jeremiah

L1- Devin Ryan

L2- Kealohi Mendes

L3- Aleia-Lyn Tonaki-Sagucio

L4- Adiszen Tabion

L6- Shane Orian

L7- Franzen Pugay

L8- Tyler Ishimine

H1- Revlynn Mamea

H2- Jasmine Guerrero

H5- Mark Siguig

H6- Rylyn Kaopuiki-Kaikaina

H7- Dorian Lennon

D4- Braven Tubon

D5- Ashlyn Matsunaga

D6- Destiny Lome

D7- Taevin Xayaseang

D8- Sage Deveraturda

Good Citizen Awards

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, hydroflask, lunch bag, etc...? Check our

lost and found. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable

foundation.

English Language Learners

Students (ELL)

ELL Annual Assessment for grades K

through 5 is scheduled from

January 16 to February 27, 2018.

Please encourage your child to do

their best, have a good night's rest

& eat a healthy breakfast.

Information regarding the WIDA

ACCESS Test will be sent home. Any

questions, please call Dana Ishii or

Rosalinda Gaopo'a (ELL Teacher)

at 305-4200