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November 1st, 2024
Happy All Saints Day!
It is also the day after Halloween and I am sure you can imagine the excitement that was felt this week. Here at ELS we also took time this week to talk about something else that took place on October 31st over 500 years ago. This was a pretty significant day in History as well. The Reformation is a good reminder of what we believe as Christians. We are truly saved by Grace, through faith. The words of Ephesians 2:8-9 were voiced by the Kindergarteners at Chapel this week. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast".
In preschool this week, I saw some classes enjoying PE time with Ms. Jordynn. I stopped in during “Jesus Time” in Kindergarten. They were talking about the Reformation and their memory verse was a great match. 1st graders were working on consonant blends that come at the end of words. 2nd graders had the “Favorites” week. Each day had a different theme. 3rd graders and 7th graders were both working on their Language Arts 5-a-day lesson. 4th graders continued with their class novel. 5th graders were working up a sweat during PE. Their afternoon class was a hot one! 6th graders learned about Rolf Rewards. Mrs. Rolf brought a clever new ticket system to class. 8th graders learned all about the rules of exponents.
PUMPKIN FEST
Pumpkin Fest 2024 was another successful community event. Thank you to all of our volunteers! Thank you to all of our sponsors! Thank you for all of the donations! We competed with a few other events going on last Friday but still had a great turnout! Lots of local vendors (both food and crafts) were able to make a little money. The band and athletics programs will benefit from proceeds raised. The travel team raised money for their next trip. We will allow each station/vendor to keep their proceeds. This event truly benefits the community at ELS and the greater Maui Community as well. Funds (around $8000) not designated to a specific vendor or group will be distributed for needed campus items (New AC units, fencing, Basketball hoop, classroom items). Thank you again for another great Pumpkin Fest!
Blessing Boxes - A Note from Mrs. Wilson
Since 1991, the ELS children have participated in our annual “Blessing Box” project. We collect Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in Maui County and food for the Wailuku Union Food Pantry. The Christmas gifts are given to the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center and are distributed through this organization. The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center is a private, non-profit group that supports children who have been traumatized by abuse and severe neglect in Maui County. Last year, they supplied Christmas gifts to over 2,000 children! The need is even greater this year. The FCJC has done much to support displaced children from the fires on Maui. We are asking our students to help bring the spirit of Christmas to those children who need it most. Also, the Wailuku Union Food Pantry has had a tremendous increase in the number of people with food insecurity due to the fires on Maui. The Wailuku Union Food Pantry has strict guidelines and rules they follow to ensure the food is distributed fairly. They are a worthy organization in need of donations.
There will be two blessing boxes located in the back of each classroom for the first three weeks in November. One box will be for Christmas gifts. The other box will be for canned food, cereal, rice, soups, noodles, peanut butter or any non-perishable food. Wouldn’t it be great if each student brought just one Christmas gift? Think of the possibilities if each student brought two or three gifts!! Please do not wrap your NEW gifts.
The last day to bring gifts and food is November 22nd. Our Chapel Offerings (currently totaling $211.22) will always go to these organizations.
Calendar Dates
Saturday - November 2nd - Middle School Volleyball Tournament - Seabury Hall - 8:00 AM
Monday–November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
Sunday–November 17th - Children’s Sunday - 9:00 AM - Grades K-2 - Keiki Chorus
Friday - November 22nd - 1:30 Dismissal - No E+ No Pre+
Monday–Friday - November 25-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friday–December 13th
1:30 Dismissal - No E+ No Pre+
6:00 PM - Christmas Concert - St. Anthony's
Christmas Break Child Care
Christmas and New Years Day both fall on Wednesday this year. With these midweek holidays it makes child care over break a little disjointed. We would like to offer this to you but we first need to determine if there is enough need. Dates to consider will be December 22,26,27 (Week 1) and December 30, January 2,3 (Week 2). Please use this survey and give Mrs. Davenport the information she needs to plan for Christmas Break Child Care.
I can’t believe it’s already November!
Blessings on your weekend!
Mr. Rempfer
