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Principal's Weekly Letter - Nov. 14
- Website Admin
- Nov 14, 2025
- 3 min read
November 14, 2025
Aloha ELS ‘Ohana,
Weekly Recap
Preschoolers were enjoying some play time, getting ready for a bear hunt, and practicing their counting skills.
Kindergarten - I was able to snap a picture with some friends wearing aloha attire. I also heard some students reading out loud (very impressive). They were able to tell me when to use “a” and “an” in a sentence. Great work!
1st Grade - Students were carefully working in the phonics workbook and had just finished a discussion about identifying the main topic in a story.
2nd graders were finishing up a test on a story they had just read. Some students were also working on an activity where they had to identify things they do well on.
3rd Graders were carefully practicing writing letters in cursive. Handwriting is still important!
4th graders finished up some reading in their current novel and were doing a Kahoot activity to test their comprehension.
5th Graders were correcting their math lesson and moving on to the next.
6th Grade - Learned about the difference between gross income and net income and realized that bills take up a good chunk of your paycheck.
7th Graders - helped greet students and families with some encouraging words this morning. Hopefully you were able to read their kind words this morning.
8th Graders - Were prepping for a History Test while reviewing their study guide together.
Volleyball Season Ends
The volleyball teams fought hard last Saturday but the tournament set-up only allowed for one game (not even 3 sets). We weren’t able to rally back and the season came to a close. Thank you to all who participated (over 25 students) and a special thank you to Ms. Jordynn and Mrs. Lewis for coaching. We are also grateful for our parent volunteers and to those who made quite a few trips to the west side for early morning games. Thank you for a great season!
Fall Wreaths Still Available for ONE MORE WEEK!
If you would like to purchase any wreaths still available after the Fall Festival, please use this link. The link has pictures of the wreaths and an opportunity to pay online. The online pay will require a “shipping address” but the wreath will be available at school.
ELS TRAVEL TEAM UPDATE
The deadline to join in this wonderful opportunity is fast approaching. Many reminders have been sent but in case you missed it here’s the letter.
Winter Camp
Childcare is available over Christmas break. We currently have 15 students signed up. We would love to have 25 to make this offering feasible. 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
November 16th - 3rd/4th Children’s Sunday - 9AM - ELC
November 21st - Early Dismissal 1:30 (No Afterschool Care)
Friendsgiving at Preschool
November 24-28th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 5th - MOVIE NIGHT
December 12th - Christmas Concert - St. Anthony
Preschool to be picked up at St. Anthony after morning rehearsal
K-8 1:30 Dismissal - No After School Care
Arrival times for band students, Choir Students, and Parents will be shared next week.
December 19th - Early Dismissal
Preschool 11:30 - No Pre+
K-8 - 1:30 - No E+
December 20th - January 5th - Christmas Break
January 6th - Classes Resume - Start of 3rd Quarter
Chapel Offerings
Our chapel offerings to date are $389.84. Our 2nd quarter offerings will support the Maui Food Bank and the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center. We have one more week to fill our Blessing Boxes to the BRIM!! Please support if you are able! The annual Middle School Competition will begin next week. I will send a separate email to the Middle School Families.
Lunch Survey (Last Chance)
Mr. Rempfer
