Principal's Weekly Letter - Jan. 16

January 16th, 2025

Aloha ELS ‘Ohana,

Weekly Recap

My classroom visits were not as frequent this week.  All classes were busy taking their MAP tests and we are nearly finished in the first week of our testing window.  GREAT JOB!  Mr. Jurchen helped some student leaders as we learned some new choreography for one of the chapel songs.  Last but not least, preparation for Spirit Week is underway!  We are working to bring back a condensed version of *Field Day (thanks to Ms. Jordyn and our student council members for their hard work).  We honored our Math Counts competitors at chapel on Wednesday and had another 5th graders join the 500 CLUB in Accelerated Reader!!!  

Support Athletics

Show your school pride and support our sports program by visiting the official Emmanuel Team Shop, opening this Monday, January 19th! We are excited to offer a fresh selection of team gear, and since 10% of every purchase goes directly back to our program, your support makes a real difference for our student-athletes. Keep an eye on your inbox this Monday for the official shop link, and be sure to get your orders in quickly, as the store will only remain open through February 9th!

*Maui Custom T-Shirts will still be our main provider for school uniforms.  This is simply an opportunity to get some new gear and support the RAMS!

Calendar Items

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

• January 26th - 30th -

  • Spirit Week 2026 

  • Food Drive Themes

    • Monday - Bring Anything

    • Tuesday - Double Tickets for Protein

    • Wednesday - Double Tickets for Canned Veggies

    • Thursday - Double Tickets for Boxed Items (Rice, Cereal, Macaroni, etc.)

    • Friday - Bring Anything

  • Volunteers

    • If you would like to volunteer to help with a stationed event at *Field Day, please contact me (principal@elcs-maui.org).  We need 9 volunteers to help.  The time frame would be 8:00-11:00 AM on Friday, January 30th.  

• January 31st - Rummage Sale 

  • A Note from Mrs. Kaio:  SUPPORT OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND!

    • The Middle School Concert Band will be traveling to O`ahu in April to play in the Lutheran Schools Band Concert. I encourage you to support our kids by donating your stuff and shopping at our big Rummage Sale on Saturday, January 31! We will gladly accept toys, clothing, and household items that are in good condition. We will begin collecting items on January 29 and 30. (Please do not drop off items before then as we won't have space to store them at school!) We always have lots of great stuff at super low prices, so come and shop and tell your friends too!

• February 7th - Math Counts - 8:30 - Maui Waena Intermediate (an email was sent to Mathcounts families this week)

Lunch

Anyone wanting to order lunch for the last week of January, please send your orders to Mrs. Cambra by Wednesday, January 21st. 

Lunch orders for February are now open. Here is the menu. Please reach out to Mrs. Cambra if you have any questions.

Church - School Connection (repeat from last week)

A note and invitation from Pastor Hosch! Please Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity!

Friendly Reminder

For afternoon pick up please enter from Wakea and wait in line.  Do not enter from PAPA and make a left turn into the parking lot.  If you arrive early, please allow Preschool Families priority to enter the parking lot and back out.  The parking lot and gates will open for grade school families around 2:40.  

Have a Wonderful 3 Day Weekend!

God’s Blessings,

Mr. Rempfer