Aloha ELS Families, We wanted to let you know that there will be no school tomorrow due to the weather.  This closure aligns with the governor’s announcement that all DOE schools will also be closed.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.  Mahalo, Mr. Rempfer

February 5th, 2026 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Weekly Recap A quick shout out to our Student Council (Evie Nakamura, Sophia Fletcher, Adam Dahlgren, Rylee Ortogero, Keala Withers and Ellyn Tamparong) they were also quite instrumental in the planning of Field Day and I left them off the list last week.  Their efforts as a Student Council now shift to completing the Yearbook.  Thank you to our Student Council! This week, I enjoyed visiting various classrooms and observing our students engaged in learning. Preschool  students heard about the upcoming FUN RUN and the exciting prizes they can win. Kindergarten  was busy with center activities, balancing work and play. I was impressed by the beautiful handwriting I saw as they practiced writing the numbers 17 and 18. First graders  were hard at work, with some excelling in Accelerated Reader while others completed their spelling and math assignments. Second graders  showed their creativity during a unique art assignment. Third graders  demonstrated careful reading skills, working to extract essential information from story problems. Fourth graders  explored the celestial world, studying the different phases of the moon. Fifth graders  participated in a spirited Blooket competition. Sixth graders  continued their detailed research assignments on the planets. Seventh graders  engaged in imaginative poetry writing. Eighth graders  delved into history, studying the critical events that led up to WWI.   Calendar Items February 7th  - Math Counts - 8:30 - Maui Waena Intermediate  8th Grade - Teddy Smith and Kian McGarry 7th Grade - Rylee Ortogero, Owen Smith, Declan McGarry 6th Grade - Isaiah Fletcher, Andres Campos, Ella Dahlgren, Ellyn Tamparong, Lily Ogata February 9th - Musical Tryouts (after school) February 16th - NO SCHOOL - President’s Day *February 20th - 6th Annual FUN RUN!  Early Dismissal 1:30 - No AFTER SCHOOL CARE **February 26th - OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7:00  March 1st - Preschool Children’s Sunday March 6th - Parent Teacher Conferences - No School March 13th - Early Dismissal - NO After school care NO Preschool Classes this day March 16-27 - Spring Break March 30th - Preschool & Kindergarten Testing Day - NO PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN CLASS this day *FUN RUN UPDATE I am continually amazed and grateful for the support of our biggest annual Fundraiser.  We are just one week in and have already raised nearly $26,000 of our schoolwide goal of $60,000.  Simply Incredible!  We will have two weeks remaining.  Please share the links with family and friends and help us reach our goal!  If you haven’t received your email with the information please let us know and we will get that to you ASAP!! **Open House We will have an Open House for new and prospective families on Thursday, February 26th.  Please check out the Open House Flyer. Please help us spread the word!  If you would like to print and post the flyer or share it on social media we would greatly appreciate your efforts.  As a small token of appreciation, those sharing the flyers can let the office know (just take a picture or shoot us an email) and your child will earn a “FREE DRESS DAY” on Monday, March 2nd.  In addition, if a new family lists you as a reference on Thursday at the Open House, we will send a small gift as a token of our appreciation.   Re-Enrollment  Priority Window for current families is open for 1 more week.  Please take the time to re-enroll and secure your spot for the 2026-2027 school year.  On Tuesday February 17th, we will begin offering available spaces to new families who have gone through the application process.   Financial aid is available, but limited, please complete your application for financial aid by March 13th. Support Athletics Click on the link to check out some gear available for purchase! The shop will remain open for 3 more days! Spring Camp  - From Mrs. Davenport Check your calendars! If you need camp over Spring Break please contact Mrs. Davenport.  She is getting ready to send out registration.  Camps are available for any students (Grades K-8).  Cost is $200/wk or $50/day. Accreditation Survey  Many thanks to those who have completed our accreditation survey. The survey link will remain accessible for an additional two weeks. For those interested in the statistical context of the survey, 117 responses would yield a 95% confidence level, and 62 responses would provide a 90% confidence level. We would be fully satisfied to receive between 62 and 117 responses; we are approaching this goal. Thank you once again for your assistance with our accreditation process and the feedback you have provided. God’s Blessings! Mr. Rempfer Can’t read this email?  Read the weekly letter on our website!

January 30th, 2026 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Weekly Recap Wow!  What a week!  Spirit Week was filled with all sorts of awesome activities.  We had grade level challenges, dress days, singing at Roselani, a canned food drive, lip sync battles, raffle prizes, and the RETURN OF FIELD DAY!!!  It truly was an incredible week for all students.   I just wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Ms. Jordynn.  She spearheads most of the activities that take place throughout the week and we are so grateful for her hard work.  I would also like to thank all of our parent volunteers for their help with Field Day this morning.  This week is a team effort and it’s always something kids remember.  We even had some alumni return today to watch their younger siblings in the Lip Sync battles.   WE’VE GOT SPIRIT! YES WE DO! WE’VE GOT SPIRIT! HOW ‘BOUT YOU? Re-Enrollment (Repeat) Just another Friendly Reminder  The priority window for current families is open until  February 13th .  We will then move to students on the wait list.  We are currently lined up to have quite a few new families testing in the next few weeks.  Please take the time to get re-enrollment finished.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.  Financial Aid applications are also available through FACTS.   Support Athletics Click on the link to check out some gear available for purchase! The shop will remain open for 10 more days! Calendar Item January 31st -  Rummage Sale   TOMORROW!  7:00 a.m. - NOON PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT THE BAND! February 7th  - Math Counts - 8:30 - Maui Waena Intermediate  February 9th - Musical Tryouts (after school) February 16th - NO SCHOOL - President’s Day February 20th - 6th Annual FUN RUN! - Early Dismissal 1:30 - No AFTER SCHOOL CARE The Fun Run will KICK OFF on Monday, February 2nd. You should have received an email containing sign-up instructions. Donations can be submitted online, and the link specific to your student may be shared with friends and family. This event serves as our primary fundraiser, and all proceeds generated will be dedicated to the ongoing field project started during the Christmas break. February 26th - OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7:00 - PLEASE tell any prospective parents about our school.  There will be a free meal and an opportunity to see classrooms.  We would love to fill our classes for 2026-2027.  Full classes help our school both now and our plans for the future!!  March 1st - Preschool Children’s Sunday March 6th - Parent Teacher Conferences - No School March 13th - Early Dismissal - NO After school care NO Preschool Classes this day March 16-27 - Spring Break March 30th - Preschool & Kindergarten Testing Day - NO PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN CLASS this day Chuch/School Connection - from Pastor Hosch Pastor will be starting an Adult Instruction Class "So, you're Lutheran...What's that mean?" on Tuesday, February 17th beginning at 5:30pm in the 7th grade classroom.  This is an opportunity to learn more about what we as Lutherans believe, teach and confess. If you are interested in becoming a member of Emmanuel or are just a little bit curious, join us! Spring Camp  - From Mrs. Davenport Check your calendars! If you need camp over Spring Break please contact Mrs. Davenport.  She is getting ready to send out registration.  Camps are available for any students (Grades K-8).  Cost is $200/wk or $50/day. Accreditation Survey - Coming Soon! Please take the time to help us in our accreditation process. In preparation for our upcoming accreditation visit in March 2027, we will be conducting a parent survey. Our comprehensive final report is due at the close of 2026, and we are diligently working to ensure the timely completion of our self-study. Your feedback is highly valued and constitutes a vital component of producing an accurate and complete report. The survey will be distributed on Monday, February 2nd, and the completion window will span three weeks. We kindly request that you allocate the necessary time to contribute your perspectives to this essential phase of our accreditation process.   God’s Blessings on your weekend! Mr. Rempfer

January 23rd, 2026 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Re-Enrollment Mrs. Cambra’s inbox has been busy.  Thank you for taking time to Re-Enroll for the 2026-2027 school year.  The priority window for current families is open until February 13th .  We will then move to students on the wait list.  We are currently lined up to have quite a few new families testing in the next few weeks.  Please take the time to get re-enrollment finished.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.  Financial Aid applications are also available through FACTS.   Weekly Recap It took me a minute to sit down and work on a Friday letter.  We had a little bit of a rain shower this morning that took us by surprise.  Thank you for your patience while the kids made their way through our “pond” this morning.  I am sure you will have some wet shoes and smelly socks to deal with after school but we were still able to pull off a relatively normal day all things considered.   Just a few observations from the week:  PS - It was great to see 3rd graders doing some buddy reading with PK students.  I also saw some great designs and patterns from students using colorful shapes.  K - It must be getting close to the 100th day of school!  I saw a few students bringing their representations of 100 in some very creative ways.  1st - I stopped in 1st grade just before lunch and was able to hear one of their beautiful echo prayers.  2nd - I heard some loud voices on the playground and wondered what was going on (I even asked to quiet  down) but I learned that they were just being scientific and found a place on the lower playground that echos!  3rd Graders were busy with LA stations and very patient as Mr. Smith and I had to clean up a few leaky places.  4th graders were also busy with LA and long division (and also very helpful as Mrs. Wilson learned the ropes).  5th graders were hard at work during math working decimal numbers.  Middle Schoolers had some new topics in Enrichment practicing their typing skills and investing $10,000 (Rempfer Bucks) in various stocks.  We’ll see whose investments make the most interest in the next few months.   Support Athletics Click on the link to check out some gear available for purchase! The shop will remain open for 17 more days! Calendar Items 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  - THANK YOU!!! We have a good number of volunteers but will always take more!! 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) Vocal Lessons For the past few years Mr. David Stewart has offered vocal lessons at various times.  He is willing to do another 8 week session if any families are interested.  Please contact me if this is something you would like to try (or pick up again)!   BACK at the MACC  - From Mrs. FletcherOur musical this year is "Malice in the Palace", the story of Esther. It will take place May 26 at the MACC. Audition forms have been passed out for 5th-8th graders. These are due back to Mrs. Fletcher by Feb 6. Auditions will be after school, 3:00-3:45 pm, in the 3rd grade classroom, on Monday, Feb 9. Please contact Mrs. Fletcher, gr6.teacher@elcs-maui.org , with any questions. Spring Camp  - From Mrs. Davenport Check your calendars! If you need camp over Spring Break please contact Mrs. Davenport.  She is getting ready to send out registration.  Camps are available for any students (Grades K-8).  Cost is $200/wk or $50/day. As I finish this letter, the sun is now shining!  Have a wonderful weekend! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

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

January 9th, 2025 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Weekly Recap In Preschool I saw students listening to stories and playing quietly during center time. Kindergarteners were practicing foundational handwriting, focusing on the letter 'c' and its stroke similarity to 'a' for future fluency.  1st Graders were writing personal narratives from the Christmas break in morning journals. 2nd Graders worked on narrative structure (sequencing beginning, middle, end) while writing creative "winter" stories.  3rd Graders were doing some vocabulary previews for an upcoming story.  4th Graders worked on an EdPuzzle assignment focusing on main ideas and supporting details. During History they learned about the women’s suffrage movement.  5th Graders practiced multiplication facts for speed/accuracy. Like 4th grade they worked on constructing paragraphs with clear topics and support sentences. 6th Grade  Math is moving into introductory geometry and algebra, specifically practicing graphing coordinates on the Cartesian plane.  7th Graders learned about the various hydrocarbons that exist in nature and how hydrogen and carbon easily bond together.  8th graders discussed some of post high school degrees that are available (trade, associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral) depending on what career paths they might take. Calendar Items January 12th-23rd - MAP testing - Winter Session January 19th - Dr. Martin Luther King Day - No School January 26th - 30th - SPIRIT WEEK (aka Lutheran Schools Week) Monday - Pajama Day  Tuesday - Jersey Day  Wednesday - “Swap” Day - Teachers dress like students/Students dress like teachers  Thursday - Multiples Day (Twins/Triplets) Friday - Spirit Week Shirt More information on Spirit Week activities to come. January 31st - Rummage Sale  (I accidentally put the wrong date last week) 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! Church - School Connection A note and invitation from Pastor Hosch! Please Click HERE  to learn more about this opportunity! Have a Wonderful Weekend! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

January 2nd, 2026 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Our Winter Break is nearly finished!  Happy New Year! I hope and pray that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Christmas break with loved ones. Remember that there are NO CLASSES this Monday.  This will be a teacher work day.  We will resume classes on Tuesday January 6th, 2026!   Just a few items to note: FIELD UPDATE You will see that our field is about ⅔ black top right now.  This is just temporary.  The final surfacing will take place over Spring Break.  We will use all FUN RUN this year to help fund this project.  Over the summer the grass area will also be updated.  The final result will be an outdoor space with a near regulation basketball court, a regulation volleyball court, a regulation pickleball space, and grass/turf area for other games. RE-ENROLLMENT The Priority Window for RE-ENROLLMENT will begin on Tuesday January 6th.  All of our current classes currently have 20 or more students (with 4 currently at max capacity).  We anticipate close to full enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.  Current Families will have until February 13th to secure enrollment before we open availability to new families.  Please finish your re-enrollment ASAP.  We will begin new student testing in January and promptly fill available space in our classes.   LUNCH Just a reminder that lunch order will now be placed through the school office.  Please check with Mrs. Cambra for the monthly and weekly deadlines to get lunches ordered for your student. Calendar Items January 6th - Classes Resume - Start of 3rd Quarter Priority Window for Enrollment will begin this week All information will be emailed as soon as we return from Christmas Break January 19th - Dr. Martin Luther King Day - No School January 12th-23rd - MAP testing - Winter Session January 24 - RUMMAGE SALE - Band Fundraiser January 26th - 30th - SPIRIT WEEK (aka Lutheran Schools Week) Monday - Pajama Day  Tuesday - Jersey Day  Wednesday - “Swap” Day - Teachers dress like students/Students dress like teachers  Thursday - Multiples Day (Twins/Triplets) Friday - Spirit Week Shirt More information on Spirit Week activities to come after the break. Happy NEW YEAR!  See you on Tuesday! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer Can’t read this email?  Read the weekly letter on our website!

December 19th, 2025 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord" - Luke 2:11 First off, I would like to say thank you once again for the tremendous support of our Christmas Concert last Friday.  We really filled the church and the students did a great job!  Every song was a great reminder of the “gift” we celebrate this season. Weekly Recap The excitement was pretty evident this morning as soon as kids jumped out of their cars.  There were treats, presents, and pajamas.  The final day before Christmas is always filled with lots of fun Christmas activities.  Just a quick reminder that we dismiss at 1:30 (11:15-11:30 for preschool) with no after school care. Although the excitement of Christmas was evident, we also did a little work in the classroom this week.  Preschoolers got to enjoy some time in the “snow”... Mrs. Lewis made a wonderful Amazon purchase. Kindergarteners learned how God protected Jesus from King Herod and practiced their memory verse.  1st Graders were great listeners and answered questions from special visitors as they prep for their visit to the Nature Center.  2nd Graders were doing a little writing about a story they read together.  3rd Graders practiced measured conversation during math time. 4th Graders learned about the Civil Rights movement and how segregation was unjust. 5th Grade worked together to complete their Tuesday portion of 5-a-day.  6th Grade and 7th Grade helped out at morning drop off on Thursday as a group of boys brought Christmas cheer by singing Christmas carols as students arrived on campus.  They also took their final Science tests of the semester.  8th Grade students in Algebra and Algebra II solved polynomial equations and used systems to solve linear equations.   Craft Fair Tomorrow from 9-2 a local organization is using our campus to host a Christmas Craft Fair.  There will be a host of vendors. It looks like it will be a great event!  Come check it out. Accreditation Emmanuel Lutheran School is currently engaged in the accreditation process. In June 2019, ELS achieved accreditation through WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Following this, in March 2022, the requirements for the Mid-Cycle accreditation process were successfully fulfilled. At that time, a decision was made to pursue accreditation through HAIS (Hawaii Association of Independent Schools). This comprehensive accreditation encompasses full accreditation from WASC, NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation), and HAIS, a combination we refer to as the "trifecta." We successfully completed our initial accreditation in March 2025. The full site visit for this three-fold accreditation is scheduled for March 2027. As part of this process, faculty members have been working diligently to respond to inquiries, identify areas for enhancement, and document institutional strengths. Furthermore, the school is undergoing a complete financial audit and actively soliciting input from all stakeholders. A detailed survey will be distributed to ELS families in late January. We strongly encourage all recipients to take the time to provide their feedback, as it is crucial to our ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standard of accreditation. Construction on Campus Over the break, the first phase of the new sportcourt will begin.  For a few months, it will just look like a bland slab of pavement.  However, over Spring Break (Phase 2) the surfacing, striping, and painting will take place.  We will have lines for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.  Phase 3 will take place over the summer when the remaining 3rd of the field will become turf.  This project is long overdue and we’ve explored lots of options.  ALL FUN RUN money will go towards this project .  We will set our goal pretty high and see how close we can get!  Be on the lookout for the FUN RUN website in early February.   Calendar Items December 19th - Early Dismissal - No E+ or Pre-Plus Preschool 11:15-11:30 - 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 All information will be emailed as soon as we return from Christmas Break January 19th - Dr. Martin Luther King Day - No School January 12th-23rd - MAP testing - Winter Session January 26th - 30th - SPIRIT WEEK (aka Lutheran Schools Week) Monday - Pajama Day  Tuesday - Jersey Day  Wednesday - “Swap” Day - Teachers dress like students/Students dress like teachers  Thursday - Multiples Day (Twins/Triplets) Friday - Spirit Week Shirt More information on Spirit Week activities to come after the break. Lunch Orders Due  - December 31st for lunches the week of January 5th Thank you to those who have submitted their lunch orders for January. If you have any questions regarding the menu or the new ordering process, please contact Mrs. Cambra. A reminder that no late lunch orders will be accepted. Merry Christmas and we will see you in the New Year!! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer Can’t read this email?  Read the weekly letter on our website!

The 2025 Christmas Concert was a huge success! The concert is a testament to the dedication and talent within our ELS community, delivering a truly enchanting experience. The event underscored the hard work, creativity, and teamwork of our students and staff. If you were unable to attend, please enjoy the video recording of the performance below!

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

December 5th, 2025 Aloha ELS ‘Ohana, Weekly Recap It was good to get back into the swing of things this week.  I pray that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break.    In preschool this week, they had a “snowball” match with 5th graders.  I was also able to spend a little time in Mrs. Decoite’s class building houses and railroad tracks.  In kindergarten, I seem to pop in during snack a LOT!  Today I went down and it was recess, the sandbox was a huge hit.  I know in the classroom they demonstrated their knowledge of letters and sounds.  They are all the way to Letter Z.  I’ve even seen early reading going on! Well DONE!  1st graders exhibited tremendous reading comprehension skills, finding and underlying answers to questions in text.  2nd graders were showing their knowledge of nouns, verbs, and adjectives as they filled in a silly story with descriptive words.  3rd graders sang beautifully as they prepared for our concert next week.  4th graders identified the past, present and future tense of verbs as well recognizing the author's purpose in short stories.  5th graders investigated how the diameter of a circle is related to the perimeter.  6th graders finished up science and math work during some study hall time.  7th graders graphed linear equations and inequalities.  8th graders were taking notes on Chapter 19 in History and getting ready for their next test. SOTM Congratulations to our Students of the Month for October/November! Since we had breaks in both October and November, we combined these two months. The character trait we focused on was Laulima  (Cooperation). The recipients of this honor were Trenton Fukagawa, Millie Cortez, Wyatt Cambra, Pierce Ramos, Alex Brink, Evie Nakamura, Hannah Kondo, `Olukai Paet, Jaxon Silva, and Caleb Cambra. Well DONE! Family Opportunity We will host a guest speaker on campus tomorrow morning at 10 AM. This presentation  is intended for families navigating issues of grief and loss. A facilitator training  session will also be available. Please utilize these links for more information and consider attending. You are welcome to join. The meetings will be held in the church sanctuary. 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 5th - MOVIE NIGHT   December 6th - Presentation in the Church - 10AM 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 Please read this Christmas Concert Info  for details about arrivals times and attire. 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) LUNCH Change 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.  God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer