Principal's Weekly Letter - Dec. 12

December 12th, 2025

Aloha ELS ‘Ohana,

Christmas Concert tonight - 6:00PM - St. Anthony Catholic Church. 

Preschool and concert band students please arrive by 5:30.  All other students should arrive by 5:45.  We will get kids in their places and open the door for parents at 5:50.  

Please have your child wear "nice clothes" to the concert. Christmas colors are encouraged, but not required. No t-shirts. Boys should wear long pants if possible. No crocs. Athletic or dress shoes or sandals are fine. No hats, or any hair accessories that stick out from the head. No lei should be worn during the concert. Students should not have their cell phones or have gum.  :)

Weekly Recap

Preschool - Our youngest learners enjoyed Center Play this week.  A highlight of their morning was building cubes with special interlocking blocks.  This activity allowed them to practice fine motor skills and teamwork.Kindergarten - When I stopped in this week they were recognizing the special person of the week. This tradition is encouraging and gives each classmate a chance to shine as well as bring special treats for the class.1st - 4th Grade This week all of these classes were productively engaged in various centers. I observed a high level of concentration across the room as students worked on writing journals, IXL math practice, spelling words and silent reading.  

5th Grade - In Language Arts, the 5th graders successfully worked on a challenging grammatical concept: they accurately identified the object of a preposition in various sentences.  

6th Grade - The 6th graders began prepping for a history test over ancient Rome. Their activities included reviewing key figures, timelines, and significant historical events that shaped the Roman Empire.

7th Grade - The 7th graders engaged with classic literature by answering comprehension and analysis questions about a short story titled "The Gift of the Magi". This exercise required them to interpret themes and analyze characters.

8th Grade - And finally, the 8th graders were deeply involved in a cross-curricular assignment, diligently working on an essay for Science. This project tasked them to examine scientific evidence and present their case in a clear, persuasive, and well-structured argument, blending their research skills with content knowledge.  

Winter Camp

Please contact Mrs. Davenport if you are interested.  Camp will be available for 6 days Monday, Tuesday and Friday of each week during break. Cost is $50/day or $275 for all 6 days.  

Calendar Items

• December 19th - Early Dismissal

  • Preschool 11:30 - No Pre+

  • K-8 - 1:30 - No E+

• December 22nd - January 5th - Christmas Break

• January 6th - Classes Resume - Start of 3rd Quarter

  • Priority Window for Enrollment will begin this week

• January 19th - Dr. Martin Luther King Day - No School

• January 12th-23rd - MAP testing - Winter Session

• January 26th - 30th - SPIRIT WEEK (aka known as Lutheran Schools Week)

January Lunch Orders (Repeat)

Beginning in January, Lunch Orders will be taken through Mrs. Cambra and relayed to Simply Local.  The January menu will be available next week.  We are very happy to work with Simply Local and want to ease some of the communication for them.  

Please keep an eye on your emails during Christmas Break. Lunch orders for the first week of January will be due on December 31st. No late lunch orders will be taken. Please do not call Simply Local to place your orders for January. 

See you tonight!!! 

God’s Blessings,

Mr. Rempfer