Head Notes
Aloha WCS ‘Ohana!
Welcome to the 2008/2009 School Year! We’ve had a terrific start, with students immediately engaged in classes and with a fabulous turnout at the Back to School Picnic last Thursday. Thank you so much for your support of our keiki and our school. Volunteering at the school, turning out for events, and staying up on what’s happening at the school are all important ways that you can show your child the importance of his or her education. Hands-on support by family members is at the core of this school.
This office newsletter, Da Scoops, comes out once a month. It is sent home in the Tuesday Packet, is mailed to extended family (at your request), and is posted on our Web site. This is just one of the many ways that we strive to keep you connected with us as partners in the education of our students. As always, never hesitate to contact me if you have questions or comments. I appreciate your input!
A hui hou, Amy
Pictures Days Are Coming!
August 27 & 28 |
Pono Awards
The overriding theme of our school is Pono:
I control myself.
I respect myself and others.
I am safe and responsible.
Pono is a Hawaiian cultural ideal that describes the value of rightness and balance. When a person is “Pono” they have the feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right in their life. Pono focuses on optimism and aligning oneself with what is good and right.
We use this core idea of respect and moral goodness as the structure for all we do—from classroom rules to character education to community building.
We highlight members of our ‘Ohana who strive to be Pono by presenting Pono Awards at Monday ‘Ohana Meetings. This week, a Level 4 student received a Pono Award for be responsible with her classroom job, despite being almost out of time. Great job!
Kukui Club
Saturday, Sept. 13 – Aloha Festivals Parade
Friday, Sept. 26 – Parent/Teacher Conferences; no classes Kukui Club is up and running, with Tutu (Nancy Smith) at the helm. Please remember that all students need to be pre-enrolled in this program and need to be signed up and pre-paid for each month. Information and sign-up calendars are available in the office. Please note that the priority deadline for September is this Friday, August 22nd. Get those calendars in!
Family Directory 
In today’s Tuesday Packet, please find a copy of the WCS Family Directory. This is the contact information we currently have on file for each family. Please double check your entry to be sure the information is correct. If you find an error or have changes to make, call or email Nicole in the office. Mahalo!
Tardy Policy 
There seems to be some confusion about the morning tardy policy. The bell rings promptly at 8:00 a.m. If students are on the school grounds when the bell rings, they should go directly to class. If a student arrives soon after the bell rings (up to 8:15 a.m.), he or she should go directly to class to minimize the impact of the tardy. The classroom teacher will mark the tardy on the attendance slip. Attendance slips are sent to the office at 8:15 a.m., so a student arriving after 8:15 a.m. should go to the office to sign in with Mrs. Vedelli.
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Dates to Remember
Friday, Aug. 22 – Sidewalk Pour
Wednesday, Aug. 27 – Group Picture Day; green shirts required
Thursday, Aug. 28 – Individual Picture Day; students may choose what they want to wear
Thursday, Aug. 28 – Back to School Night/ Curriculum Night, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 – Labor Day; school closed
Friday, Sept. 12 – Teacher In-Service (CPR/First Aid); no classes
Saturday, Sept. 13 – Aloha Festivals Parade
Friday, Sept. 26 – Parent/Teacher Conferences; no classes
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand.
Native American Saying
Back to School Night / Curriculum Night
Thursday, August 28 – 6:00 p.m.
Please don’t miss this important event! This is the time for teachers to talk directly with parents about the learning program, specific curriculum issues, homework expectations, classroom policies and procedures, and more. It is important for us to be a united team, working together in the best interest of your son or daughter. Watch for Curriculum Guides coming home in next week’s Tuesday Packet.
Board members will also be on hand that night to answer questions and let you know about how you can contribute to the overall success of the school.
Please remember that this is an Adult-Only Event—Line up those babysitters! Our goal is 100% participation—please come!
It All Adds Up 
Please find a handout in this Tuesday Packet that outlines a number of ways you can contribute to Waimea Country School. From donating HI-5 recyclables to signing up for escrip to clipping those Box Tops 4 Education—It All Adds Up!
Reminders
- Please close the gates behind you when you are leaving the school grounds!
- Students need closed-toe shoes for Physical Education class.
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Amy Salling,
Head of School
P.O. Box 399
Kamuela, Hawai'i 96743
Phone: 808.885.0067
Fax: 808.885.9252
E-mail: Amy Salling |
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