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Principal's Weekly Letter - Sept. 5

Updated: Sep 25

Aloha ELS Families,


Week 5 Highlights


PS - students were looking through books, listening when teachers read to them, and counting to 10. When I stopped in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade I saw something similar in all the classes - Language Arts Centers - Students were writing, practicing sentence structure, proper grammar, reading, and typing.  It was pretty impressive to see students moving from task to task while teachers and aides worked with individual students and small groups.  4th, 5th, 6th were all busy with math assignments working through story problems and setting up equations correctly.  7th graders were studying events leading up to the Civil War, specifically the Emancipation Proclamation.  8th graders were practicing their memory verses for chapel (they knocked it out of the park this week).  Last but certainly not least congratulations to our SOTM (Students of the Month) for August.  The theme for August was Hoihi (Respect).  The recipients were as follows: 

 

K - Rhett Amano, 1 - Theo Watson, 2 - Naomi Modster, 3 - Hezekiah Baz, 4 - Poi Kapuni, 5 - Pierce Berlien, 6 - Raye Arnoldy, 7 - Brayden Gushiken, and 8 - Lexie McKee.  Well Done!


Middle School Sundays


We will have two opportunities for 5th-8th students to share their musical talents with Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School families.   With about 90 students in this choir, we will split into two groups.  Please click here to select the Sunday that works best for your schedule. 

*We do not wish or intend to make this “mandatory”. We understand that many of you are active in your own congregations and sometimes Children’s Sunday at Emmanuel may have conflict.  We would very much appreciate families making an effort to attend.  Choir directors work very hard to prepare songs and practice during the school week.  In addition, it is a nice way to say “thank you” to members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and their continued support of our school.


Japan Trip - ROUND 2


In case you missed the email yesterday.  Check out this preliminary letter from Mr. Brown (the travel team coordinator).  Also, If you are interested in more information, please complete this short survey.


Harm to Student Registry 


A good percentage of our parents and guardians have been entered in the database.  Please remember to stop by the office before visiting or taking part in any classroom activities.  This is the easiest way for us to comply with the new state laws.  Please click here to enter your information if you have not done so already. 


School Picture Retakes


Many of you have reached out regarding school picture retakes. Nagamine has yet to set a date. As soon as they do, we will send out the information to all of you.


Chapel Offerings - Quarter 1


Our chapel offerings for the 1st quarter will go to Mission Of Christ Network.  We are glad to be able to support a missionary as he shares the good news about Jesus in another part of the world.  Chapel Offerings to date are $367.69.  The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran will also join us in support of this mission.  


Calendar Dates


  • September 21st - 5th-8th - Children’s Sunday #1

  • September 26th - Movie Night - Hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church

  • September 28th - 5th-8th - Children' s Sunday #2 

  • October 2nd - Early Dismissals (K-8 - 1:30 and PS - 11:30)

  • October 3rd - 12th - Fall Break

  • October 16th - 1:30 Dismissal (PTC 2:00-7:00)

  • October 17th - No School (PTC 8:00 - 12:00)

    • PTC Sign-Ups will be available soon

  • October 24th - Fall Festival


Fall Festival


I believe this will be the 26th (Almost Annual) October event at Emmanuel Lutheran.  We took off for 2 years due to COVID.  We are calling it the Fall Festival this year instead of Pumpkin Fest.  Getting Pumpkins has proved to be a little more difficult than it used to be.  :)  Not to worry there will be lots of games for the kids, 4 Local Food Truck Vendors, the Country Store (of course), the Fall Festival Flower/Plant Shop, Picture Booths, Music, and most importantly the chance to spend time together with the community. 


Ways to Help

  • Volunteer Sign Ups will be ready soon.

  • Fall Festival Flowers Committee (reach out to me and I will put you in contact with the right person)

  • Mystery Box Donations - If you have friends or family living on the mainland or abroad, encourage them to donate a “Mystery Box”.  These boxes go to bid in a silent auction.  Last year we had surprises from Iowa, some treats from Alaska, items from Japan, the Philippines, Oregon and Minnesota, just to name a few.  Reach out to me or Ms. Omura if you have any Mystery Box questions.  Mystery Boxes can be dropped off at Preschool or Main Office.  

  • Country Store and Class Basket Donations - Our country store is filled with homemade goodies from our School Community.  In addition to Mystery Boxes Class Baskets will be a part of the Silent Auction.  Each class will have a themed basket available for bid. *More information to come!  


Here’s to the Fall Festival 2025 being another successful event!  


Lunch Program


Good News!  We have made progress with our vendors.  You will be able to order student lunches very soon.  Below is the link to the ELCS Website Lunch Services page with more information about the new lunch program.  You can begin setting up your account and payment information now.  You will be notified when things go live and online orders are available.  We are hoping that September 15th will be the first available day.  


God’s Blessings,


Mr. Rempfer


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