October 2nd, 2025 Aloha ELS Ohana, This weekly edition will be very short.  A few reminders, including Fall Festival Class Basket Information and Volunteer Sign Ups.  There is also information about Parent Teacher Conferences. This is also another friendly reminder that we will have early dismissal today, Thursday 10/02. Please be prompt in picking up your child. Preschool Dismissal @ 11:15-11:30am - NO PRE+ K-8 Dismissal @ 1:30pm - NO E+ There is no school on Friday 10/03 as it is a Teacher Work Day! Fall Festival  There are a lot of ways for you to help this event be a success.   Shift Volunteers - Click Here to sign up! Mystery Box Donations - I know we will have something from SCOTLAND this year!!  Please encourage your families living in various places to send a special package. Class Baskets - Each class will have a themed basket up for sale in the mini silent auction room.  Classroom teachers will collect the donations.  If you have any questions about Class Baskets, please contact Ms. Omura.  Below are the Classroom themes: Preschool - Snacks & Treats Kindergarten - Christmas Theme 1st Grade - Family Fun 2nd Grade - Pet Products 3rd Grade - Kitchen Products 4th Grade - Garden Products 5,6,7,8 - Gift Cards Last but not least we will again have a Fall Festival Plant Sale.  Below is a form to sign up in various ways to help with plant sale. Rhonda Felix has done a great job reaching out to local nurseries and getting this organized.  This is a great way to support the Fall Festival. Plant Sale Volunteer Sign Up Form PTC Signups If you haven’t already, please visit the FACTS Family Portal  and sign up for your students' Parent-Teacher Conferences to be held on October 16th & 17th.  Below are the steps to access the registration.  Contact your teacher if you have any issues. Visit FACTS Family Portal  and Login Click on the Calendar Tab on the left. Click on the “My Classes” Tab at the top of the calendar Navigate to October 16th and click on the Event. Read the event details and click the “Register” button at the bottom. Select a time that is suitable for you and click Register.   We want to wish you a safe and relaxing fall break.  We look forward to a refreshed student body when we return for the second quarter! God’s Blessings! Mr. Rempfer

September 26, 2025 Week 5 Highlights Preschoolers  enjoyed PE with Ms. Jordynn.  They also learned about various types of apples and had special visitors for lunch on Friday.  Kindergarteners  had a blast getting active with Uncle Malik during PE.  First graders  focused on using proper spacing between words in sentences.  Second graders  honed their writing skills by using spelling words to craft creative sentences. They also engaged in practical math, measuring and estimating the lengths of various classroom objects. Third graders  began their journey into division, learning terms like divisor and dividend. They also excelled with their memory verse and worked on compound and complex sentences in Language Arts.  Fourth graders  diligently worked through a healthy Language Arts packet, focusing on sentence stretches and spelling word practice.  Fifth graders  explored unique spellings for plural nouns and took a musical symbols test in band.  Sixth graders  continued their study of the Earth’s core, watching an insightful video about the activity beneath Yellowstone volcano.  Seventh graders  connected with kindergarteners for book buddies, fostering positive interactions between older and younger students.  Eighth graders  delved into Chapter 16 of History, taking notes on the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. Calendar Dates September 26th - Movie Night - Hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church **September 28th -  5th-8th - Children's Sunday #2   Service begins at 9:00AM  Snacks and Sunday School to follow October 1st - School Photo Retakes October 2nd - Early Dismissals (PS 11:30 No Pre+; K-8 1:30 No E+) October 3rd - 12th - Fall Break *October 16th - 1:30 Dismissal (PTC 2:00-7:00) - No Pre+/E+ *October 17th - No School (PTC 8:00 - 12:00) October 24th - Fall Festival (4:30-9:00) **5th - 8th Children’s Sunday The 21st was a packed house!  Thank you for supporting ELC.  If you signed up to sing on Sunday September 28th!  We will see you then! .   Lunch Update Please check the website  for more information.  Simply Local has jumped right in and we would love to increase our support for this local business.  If you are interested in ordering lunch, just give them a call!   (808) 640-7747   You can order for the entire year, month or simply go a week at a time.  The monthly and yearly options are available with a pretty significant discount.  Just a reminder that refunds will not be offered .  Simply Local also has an EveryDay Menu available.  These options can be ordered instead if your child does not prefer the school lunch option.  Take a look at the prices and options on the website .   ***Upon returning to school following Fall Break we have been asked to spread the word that Simply Local will not be accepting any late school lunch orders. Please place your orders by Wednesday @ 7pm for the following week of lunch service.  Fall Festival  Shift Sign-Ups are now available!!  Please Click Here .    There are a lot of ways for you to help this event be a success.   Shift Volunteers Mystery Box Donations - I know we will have something from SCOTLAND this year!!  Please encourage your families living in various places to send a special package. Class Baskets - Each class will have a themed basket up for sale in the mini silent auction room.  Classroom teachers will let you know what the theme is and collect the donations.  If you have any questions about Class Baskets, please contact Ms. Omura. Last but not least we will again have a Fall Festival Plant Sale .  Below is a form to sign up in various ways to help with plant sale. Rhonda Felix has done a great job reaching out to local nurseries and getting this organized.  This is a great way to support the Fall Festival. Plant Sale Volunteer Sign Up Form PTC Signups My apologies for the little hiccup on Wednesday (also a rushed, grammatically poor correction email).  If you have any questions about signing up for conferences please reach out to your classroom teachers.   Chapel Offerings - Quarter 1 Update Q1 Chapel Offerings - $645.86.  We are glad to be able to support Mission for Christ as they share the good news about Jesus in another part of the world.  With some support from ELC, we will be able to send a missionary close to $4000!  Check It Out! An opportunity for Hula .  This was shared by one of our families if anyone is interested in this extra curricular activity.   Pick Up - Drop Off We have settled into a pretty good rhythm.  I feel like I recognize almost all the cars.  Thank you for pulling as far down as possible at these times.  Thank you also for being patient.  Please continue to drive slowly and cautiously as you pick up and drop off.   God’s Blessings on your weekend! Look forward to seeing some of you on Sunday! Mr. Rempfer

Aloha ELS Families, Week 4 Highlights Preschool welcomed some new friends, listened to a guest reader, and had fun during play time. Kindergarteners worked with the letter "F" and showed excellent handwriting. First graders used coins as they practiced place value.  They made some interesting observations about what’s on the penny as well. Second graders practiced telling time on analog clocks and counting by 5s. Third graders answered Language Arts questions and took the memory quiz. Fourth graders focused on daily math lessons. Fifth graders worked in small groups on a math investigation. Sixth and seventh graders were busy with Language Arts writing assignments. Eighth graders continued the time honored tradition of getting snacks at Minit Stop (after finishing their math lessons, of course). Harm to Student Registry (This will be the last week) This will be the last week.  Thank you for helping us meet this requirement.  If another family member or friend happens to be on campus for something involving students, please just have them stop in the office to finish this brief protocol.  We have reached 265 responses to the Harm to Student Registry. Feel free to share for a family member ( click here ) and we can quickly add their name to the registry. Chapel Offerings - Quarter 1 Our chapel offerings for the 1st quarter will go to Mission Of Christ Network.  Last Friday a missionary visited and spent some time talking with the students about his upcoming 2 year mission.  We are glad to be able to support him as he shares the good news about Jesus in another part of the world.  Chapel Offerings to date are $275.27.  The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran will also join us in support of this mission.   Calendar Dates September 1st  - No School - Labor Day September 26th - Movie Night - Hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church Movie Night Flyer Please RSVP using the QR Code September 21st and 28th - 5th-8th Grade Sunday  9 AM Service Click Here  to select a Sunday for your 5th-8th grade student.  This will help Mrs. Fletcher plan accordingly. 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. October 24th - Fall Festival Formerly known as Pumpkin Fest.  We will begin distributing information about this community event next week.  We look forward to having food trucks, games, booths for local vendors, the country store and more… More information to come! Lunch Program We are still working with our vendor for pricing and options.  The process was delayed for reasons that were out of our control.  If we are unable to reach terms with this company, we have a back up plan and will have a final decision by September 8th.  Please know that we are working diligently to provide lunch options for our families.  Thank you for your patience. Enjoy the 3 day weekend!  Remember, NO SCHOOL MONDAY! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

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 Movie Night Flyer Please RSVP using the QR Code 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.   ELS Lunch Program Information God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

September 12th, 2025 Aloha ELS families, Principal’s Note This week certainly had a few somber moments. Obviously, the anniversary of September 11th is something many of us recall and can remember exactly where we were.  Our prayers go out to the families who were affected by that devastating event.  In addition, there were some random acts of violence and hate that made headlines this week.  More prayers go out to the victims' families and loved ones.  With news and information at our fingertips, I encourage you to be aware of your student's devices.  Images and videos can be very disturbing.  Middle school teachers had some very heartfelt discussions with kids this week.  In the midst of tragedy, we can still find joy in Jesus and His saving work.  I read a devotion this week with the words from an old hymn.  The words were a great reminder of our firm foundation. When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand: all other ground is sinking sand. Week 5 Highlights PS - I stopped in to hear their beautiful voices singing Forrest Frank’s song “Your Way’s Better”.  It has been a real chapel hit this year.  I also saw some great work with numbers and counting.  Kindergarten heard the story of Moses at Bible time and worked on some sorting during another visit. 1st graders were doing a challenging lesson with fact families.  They had to decide which math sentence did not belong.  2nd graders completed a bird feeder project.  3rd Grade and 7th grade were both working on 5 A Day (Grammar) lessons when I walked in.  4th graders were practicing times tables with a Kahoot challenge.  5th graders worked up quite a sweat during PE.  6th graders turned in and presented the Science Projects.  I was impressed with the information and the level of detail.  8th graders finished up a chapter on cellular respiration and got some test returned!!  It was a busy week at ELS.   Middle School Sundays We have 49 responses.  With many siblings included in this number, this likely covers close to 60 students.  This means we need about 30 more RSVP’s.  Please respond by Thursday, September 18th.  This will help Mrs. Fletcher plan accordingly.  Please click here  to select the Sunday that works best for your schedule.  Japan Trip = DIPPIN DOTS!! One of the most common ways money was raised for the Japan Trip was through some simple food sale fundraisers.  DIPPIN DOTS was a hit and IT'S BACK!!  On Wednesday from 1:00-1:45 Dippin Dots will be sold right outside the 8th grade classroom.  The cost is $5.  Last year many classes simply dismissed a little early and enjoyed dippin dot while waiting for pick up.  It did slow pick up a little bit so be patient on Wednesday.  :)   Harm to Student Registry   Please click here  to enter your information if you have not done so already.  School Pictures School Pictures will be sent home TODAY!!! Absentee and retake photos will be done at Nagamine Studios on Wednesday, October 1st between 2:00-3:30pm by appointment only . New Students, as well as students who were absent or need a retake, must be photographed on this day. Parents please call the studio at 808-244-3636 to book an appointment. If your child will be retaking their photo you must return the original packet and the cost will be $5. School Pictures School Pictures will be sent home TODAY!!!  If you missed picture day or need a retake.  Please call Nagamine and get your picture scheduled.  Our make-up day is October 1st.   Chapel Offerings - Quarter 1 Q1 Chapel Offerings - $449.96.  We are glad to be able to support a missionary as he shares the good news about Jesus in another part of the world.   Calendar Dates September 21st - 5th-8th - Children’s Sunday #1 Sunday School Invite September 26th - Movie Night - Hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church Movie Night Flyer Please RSVP using the QR Code September 28th -  5th-8th - Children' s Sunday #2   October 1st - School Picture Retakes 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 on September 24th for families with multiple children and September 29th for the remainder of the student body.   October 24th - Fall Festival Fall Festival We hope to have the Volunteer Signup Form ready by September 19th. I have already talked to a few people about Mystery Box  donations.  Woohoo! Country Store and Class Basket Donation details will be sent on September 22nd. Last but not least we will again have a Fall Festival Plant Sale (with some student artwork being featured as well).  We are currently reaching out to local nurseries for donations and will need some parent volunteers.  Be on the lookout for some information from Rhonda Felix who will be leading this charge.  Here’s to the Fall Festival 2025 being another successful event!   Lunch Program We decided to end our partnership with MyHotLunchBox. The response time was not what we had hoped for.  Instead we will be partnering with Simply Local.  We are proud to work with a local company and were very impressed by their customer service.  They extended ordering hours for next week until Saturday 5:00pm.  Please give them a call!!   ELS Lunch Program Information After School Care/Fall Camp Just a reminder that on October 2nd and October 16th there is no E+ on those early dismissal days.  In addition we WILL be offering FALL Camp this year October 6th-10th.  Please reach out to Mrs. Davenport for more information.   God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

September 12, 2025 Week 7 Highlights Preschoolers  enjoyed Scholastic News, center play, and story time. Kindergarteners  went on a library field trip and worked on getting their library cards!  First graders  were enjoying snacks when I stopped by early in the day and later they were laser focused writing complete sentences. The second grade welcomed two new students and an afternoon aide. Third graders  began Lesson 27 and practiced math fact speed drills. They were also super excited for the Blookit competition where they worked writing sentences correctly!  Fourth graders  had a Punky Aloha kind of Friday.  They also dove into algebra, working to find missing values in subtraction problems. Fifth graders  explored similes, metaphors, and future perfect and past perfect tenses. Sixth graders  studied the causes of earthquakes as it relates to the  tectonic plates. Seventh graders  learned about hydraulic forces, and Eighth graders  worked through questions on a history study guide as they prepped for a test. Calendar Dates September 20th - Volleyball Games - Maui Prep **September 21st - 5th-8th - Children’s Sunday #1 Sunday School Invite September 26th - Movie Night - Hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church Please RSVP using the QR Code September 28th -  5th-8th - Children' s Sunday #2   October 1st - School Photo Retakes 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) October 24th - Fall Festival (4:30-9:00) **5th - 8th Children’s Sunday If you signed up to sing on Sunday September 21st!  We will see you then!  Thank you for taking the time to let your students share their talents with Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  We are grateful to have a good showing on both Sundays to represent the 5th-8th Choir.   Lunch Update The October Lunch order is now available!  Please check the website  for more information. You can order for the entire year, month or simply go a week at a time.  The monthly and yearly options are available with a pretty significant discount.  Just a reminder that refunds will not be offered .  Simply Local also has an EveryDay Menu available.  These options can be ordered instead if your child does not prefer the school lunch option.  Take a look at the prices and options on the website .   Fall Camp Deadline We currently have 15 signed up.  We will move forward with the offering but we would love to see  20 campers get signed up.  The deadline for registration is Tuesday September 23rd (5:00pm).    Pumpkin Fest Shift Sign-Ups will be available by next Friday September 26th .  There are a lot of ways for you to help this event be a success.   Shift Volunteers Mystery Box Donations Class Baskets - Each class will have a themed basket up for sale in the mini silent auction room.  Classroom teachers will let you know what the theme is and collect the donations. Last but not least we will again have a Fall Festival Plant Sale (with some student artwork being featured as well).  We are currently reaching out to local nurseries for donations and will need some parent volunteers.  Be on the lookout next week for some information from Rhonda Felix who will be leading this charge. PTC Signups On Wednesday September 24th sign ups will be sent to families with multiple students. On Monday September 29th the sign up will go to all other families.  Conferences will be held October 16th (2:00-7:00) and October 17th (8:00-12:00). Chapel Offerings - Quarter 1 Update Q1 Chapel Offerings -  $558.98.  We are glad to be able to support a missionary as he shares the good news about Jesus in another part of the world.  With some support from ELC, we will be able to send close to $4000!  God’s Blessings on your weekend! Look forward to seeing some of you on Sunday!

Emmanuel Lutheran School is very excited to provide our families with a lunch service from a local vendor with a variety of healthy and exciting options.  You, as parents, make all your purchases through Simply Local, and they deliver lunch directly to the school!   Simply Local will be offering our families lunch services every day of the school week starting September 15th. September Pricing (Tax included) PK-Kinder Portion - $7.28 1-8 Portion - $8.32   Please review the September Menu for upcoming offerings and contact Simply Local to make your order! Simply Local 73 S. Pu'unene Ave. Tue-Sat 9a-7p 808 640-7747 September Menu.pdf

Dear ELS Parents, Students, and Teachers, We are thrilled to announce our next incredible travel opportunity for the ELS Travel Team: Japan 2026! This promises to be an unforgettable educational journey filled with history, culture, adventure, and fun. Estimated Travel Dates: March 15 – March 23, 2026 (with flexibility between March 14–24) Trip Highlights: Explore Osaka Castle and discover Japan’s rich samurai history. Travel to Nara to visit the world-famous Todaiji Temple and meet the friendly deer. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto , strolling through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest , Fushimi Inari Shrine , and the breathtaking Golden Pavilion . Ride the iconic bullet train to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region , with views of Mount Fuji, caves, and traditional villages. Experience the vibrant energy of Tokyo with visits to Asakusa Temple , Akihabara Electric Town , Ueno Park , and the Tokyo National Museum . Taste authentic Japanese culture: green tea ice cream, sumo-style hot pot, and even an arcade adventure. Explore Yokohama with a scavenger hunt, ramen museum, and time in Chinatown. End with modern highlights like Harajuku , Tokyo Tower , and the famous Shibuya Crossing . This trip blends hands-on cultural experiences with must-see landmarks, making it both educational and exciting for all ages. Next Steps: An in-person informational meeting will be announced soon where we will go over full details, costs, and how to register. Please watch for updates! We can’t wait to see many of you join this life-changing adventure. For our students, this is not only travel—it’s a chance to broaden horizons, create lifelong friendships, and bring classroom learning to life. Warm regards, Michael Brown ELS Travel Host

Aloha ELS Families, Just a reminder that tonight is Pāʻina Night!  Hope to see you at 5:30.  Please bring your food to the 8th Grade Room and Ms. Omura will lay out the spread on the tables outside. Week 4 Highlights Preschoolers were playing, quietly listening to stories, snacking, and doing their calendars when I walked in this week.  Kindergarteners were busy with LA centers, reading, writing, and illustrating.  1st graders wrote sentences using the words “I” and “was”.  The rest of the theme this week when I popped in was MAP testing.  Middle School students also started band and electives this week.  Last but certainly not least, we had picture day today!  Everyone was looking sharp!   Harm to Student Registry This might be the last week!…  220 (250 with staff) responses to the Harm to Student Registry. We will stop sending reminders once we reach 300 responses . The easiest way for ELS to satisfy the state requirement is for all parents/guardians (even grandparents, aunties, uncles) who might be on campus for any reason to enter their name and birthday into this Google Form.  Feel free to share for a family member ( click here ) and we can quickly add their name to the registry. Volleyball!! First Games are coming up very soon!  I will get the dates and times to you when we know them.  If anyone participated last year, you know that the game times can change with little notice.  We will do our best to keep you posted.  This is by far the largest group of volleyballers we’ve ever had!   Calendar Dates August 22nd  - Pāʻina Night - 5:30-7:00 PM -  Last year I requested A-K bring - “Side Dish/Appetize/Dessert” and L-Z “Main Dish” so this year let’s switch.  A-K- “Main Dish” and L-Z “Side Dish/Appetizer/Dessert. (Not that I will be checking, just trying to get a good spread) Utensils and Bottled Water Provided Bring chairs and blankets I haven’t looked at the forecast but if the weather takes a turn, we will simply move to the following Friday. Come talk story and spend some time getting to know the ELS Ohana. August 18th-29th  - MAP Testing Session #1 September 1st  - No School - Labor Day September 21st and 28th - 5th-8th Grade Sunday  All students at ELS are part of a choir.  We invite students and families to join us for worship services when selected choirs are singing.   Quarter 1 - 5th-8th (September 21 and 28) We are splitting the 5-8 choir since we have 90+ students Mrs. Fletcher will reach out and you can select a Sunday at your convenience.  (Sign Ups will be included next week) 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. Scouts We received this flyer  from a local group.  Please reach out if you are interested.   If we don’t see you tonight, have a great weekend God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer