Details Date and Time: Friday, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Food Contributions Last Name A-K: Main Dish Last Name L-Z: Side Dish/Appetizer/Dessert (Note: No checks will be made; this is just to ensure a good spread.) Additional Information Utensils and bottled water will be provided. Please bring chairs and blankets.

Aloha ELS Families, Just a reminder that tomorrow, August 15th there are NO CLASSES.   Week 3 Highlights I am starting to learn new preschool names along with some familiar faces. Kindergarteners were reading Eric Carle books and doing some creative illustrations.  I saw 1st graders having a  "Body, Brain Break," in between lessons.  In 2nd and 3rd grade I saw students working on vocabulary words and even having their first spelling test!  4th graders practiced long division, while 5th graders studied place value with money. 6th graders were learning about the makeup of the crust, mantle and core of the Earth.  7th graders began their first novel studies, and 8th reviewed all the functions of organelles in plant and animal cells. Harm to Student Registry. Almost there…  186(216 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. Drop Off/Pick Up I feel that we have settled into a pretty good rhythm in Week 2.  Please remember that in the afternoon the driveway will be for preschool families only from 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM.  K-8 dismissal will begin at 2:45 PM.  You may pull in as soon as the gates are opened.   Calendar Dates August 15th  - No School - Statehood Day August 22nd  - Picture Day - Picture packets will be sent home on Wednesday, August 20th. 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 Brings 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 - 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. Quarter 2 - 3rd and 4th (November 16th) Quarter 3 - Preschool (March 1st) Quarter 4 - Keiki (K-2) Chorus - (April 19th) 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. E+ Update E+ is up and running.  Just a reminder that the daily rates are $9/day ($13 on Wednesday and 1:30 dismissals).  Email Mrs. Davenport if you have any E+ related questions.  Remember that while it’s hot, Wednesday is water play!  Pack waterplay clothes and a towel if your child wants to participate. Volleyball!! It was great to see our first volleyball practice of the season on Tuesday.  Ms. Jordynn and Mrs. Lewis have lots of kids participating this year.  Here’s to a great season! Hoping your students enjoy their 3-day weekend! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

August 8th Aloha ELS Families, Week 1 - We’re off to a Great Start This week, new students and returning 4-year-olds were welcomed to PreSchool . Kindergarteners  created mealtime books and practiced writing their names. First graders  were also writing and busy getting their new homework folders ready with Mrs. Sjostrand. In second grade , students enjoyed a word scavenger hunt and practiced writing about their first-day feelings. Third graders  had their first PE class of the new year and worked on vocabulary matching. Fourth graders  engaged in a writing assignment titled "Understanding Myself" and participated in collaborative writing. Fifth graders  spent time on math flashcards, silent reading, and reviewing the handbook. Middle school  students returned to find class upgrades, including new lockers, desks, chairs, and TVs, and jumped into week 1 journals, math and science review, and team-building activities. Harm to Student Registry We made significant progress in week 1 with 154 (184 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 who might be on campus for any reason to enter their name and birthday into this Google Form. ( click here ) Drop-Off Procedures: Drop-off procedures are running smoothly. Thank you for utilizing the sidewalks and pulling forward to keep the line moving efficiently. Pick-Up Procedures: We are actively learning which students belong to which vehicles and anticipate having this process fully squared away by the end of next week. Please remember that, starting Monday, PreSchool  dismissal will have parking lot priority between 2:15-2:35 PM. Once Mrs. Lewis removes the cones, grade school cars can begin lining up. Kindly pull all the way past the tree by the BLUE BENCH, and we will send your child directly to your vehicle! E+/EDO: Sign up through FACTS or contact Mrs. Davenport. Both EDO and EPLUS extended day programs will be available starting on Day 1. EDO costs $4 per day, and EPLUS costs $9 per day ($13 on short days). Volunteers, Visitors, and Check In: A reminder that all volunteers and visitors need to check in at the office before heading to classes. Additionally, if you are checking a student in late or out early, you can do so either at the office or through the SchoolPass app. For your first check-in, please provide your driver's license. You will then receive a code for any subsequent visits that can be used for the remainder of the year. Calendar Dates August 15th - No School - Statehood Day August 22nd - Picture Day - Picture packets will be sent home on Wednesday, August 20th. August 22nd - Pāʻina Night - 5:30-7:00 PM - Come talk story and bring a dish to share (water and cutlery will be provided). August 18th-29th - MAP Testing Session #1 Other Opportunities for Students Check out the flyers for Menehune Basketball and Vocal Lessons . We look forward to a successful school year! God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

August 1st, 2025 Aloha ELS Families, This week has been busy!  Teachers are feverishly preparing for a new school year.  Organizing, reorganizing, painting, constructing, and planning were the themes for the week.  We are ready for the first day of school!   In case you missed it, I will provide a summary of the topics of Back to School Night . Drop-Off Procedures: Between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM you must  enter from One Street (from Wakea).  School starts at 8 AM. All Students arriving before 7:35 AM should report to EDO.  Teachers will open their classrooms at 7:40 AM.  We ask that 3rd-5th, and 8th grade students enter on the sidewalk nearest the green covered fence. K-2nd graders should use the ramp that goes downstairs. 6th and 7th grade students can head to the modulars.  We are trying to minimize walking across the field in the morning. If you need to park, please do not use the drop-off line. Parents are welcome to walk children to class for the first few weeks, but we encourage goodbyes on the upper level as we get into our morning routines. Pick-Up Procedures: You must  enter from One Street (from Wakea) 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Preschool pick-up is first, from 2:15 PM to 2:35 PM. Cones will prevent cars from waiting by the dumpster during this time. Grade school cars can enter once the cones are removed. K-5th graders should line up in the driveway, five cars deep. We will direct your child to the correct car, and students must  enter on the passenger side. The line moves much faster if drivers remain in their vehicles. Middle school drivers can pass through the line or park further down One Street, as middle school students will be picked up at the modulars. Siblings of middle school students may also go to the modulars for pick-up. Please drive slowly and carefully, as it's congested from 2:35 PM to 2:55 PM. Lunch Program: We are finalizing vendors for My Hot Lunch Box. Please plan for students to bring their own lunch for the month of August. E+/EDO: Both EDO and EPLUS will be available starting on Day 1. EDO costs $4/day, and EPLUS costs $9/day ($13 on short days). Handbook: There are no major changes to the handbook, with simplifications made to the dress code.  The Handbook can be found on the website or by clicking this link .   Volunteers and Visitors: Due to new state laws and requirements, we are implementing more secure procedures by using a new program called Schoolpass.  Visit our website for more information about Schoolpass . Visitors will need to check in at the office with a driver's license for a quick scan (which will provide a code for future visits) and receive a badge. You can download the Schoolpass app to check in and out from your phone. Additionally, anyone who may work in a classroom, go on a field trip, or volunteer will need to complete a Google Form ( click here ) for a quick check against the Harm to Student Registry, providing their name and birthday.  Please provide name and birthday for anyone (aunty, uncle, grandparents) who may take part in school activities involving your keiki.  We will do one massive import and check.   Just a friendly reminder that kindergarten classes will dismiss at 11:30 AM on Monday.  Grades 1-8 will dismiss at 1:30 PM.  E+ is available.   We look forward to a successful school year! Sincerely, Emmanuel Lutheran School Administration School Staff 2025-2026 Administration Mrs. Cambra Director of Admin Services and Admissions Mr. Smith Director of Finance and Operations Mr. Rempfer Head of School Mrs. Lewis Preschool Director Preschool Ms. Omura Teacher Mrs. DeCoite Teacher Mrs. Watson Teacher Ms. Lilia Aide Ms. Jasmine Aide Teachers Mrs. Kaio Kindergarten Mrs. Sjostrand 1st Mrs. Hosch 2nd Mrs. McCoy 3rd Ms. Shishido 4th Mr. Hallsten 5th Mrs. Fletcher 6th Ms. Ka'ala 7th Mr. Jurchen 8th Ms. Jordynn PE/AD/Community Relations Aides Ms. Brown Lower Elementary Ms. Rebecca Lower Elementary/E+ Mrs. Nakamura Lower Elementary Ms. Kahakauwila Upper Elementary Electives Uncle Malik Lower Elementary PE Mrs. Davenport E+ Director/Art Pastor Hosch Pastor/Religion Classes Uncle Mika Ukulele Mr. Brown Social Media

Thank you to all those that attended the 2025-2026 ELS Back to School Night. We hope the information provided will give you a better understanding about next week and the upcoming school year. Below is the presentation slides in case you were unable to attend.

Summer Camp Ends It's officially official! We have reached the end of the summer. Today is the last day of Summer Camp. Thanks to Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Kahalewai, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Kaelyn, Ms. Megan, and Ms. Lexi for their time this summer. Summer Camp was another success! And congratulations to Mrs. Kahalewai on the birth of baby Samuel on July 20th, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz! Important Dates for the Upcoming School Year! Please mark your calendars with these important dates as we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year: Teachers Report Back:  Monday, July 28th Back to School Night: Wednesday, July 30th:  5:30 PM - Preschool Thursday, July 31st:  Kindergarten - 8th Grade Group 1 (Last Names A-K): 5:30 PM Group 2 (Last Names L-Z): 6:15 PM We will begin as a whole group in the church before dispersing to classrooms. First Day of School (K-8):  Monday, August 4th Kindergarten will have an 11:30 AM dismissal on August 4th. Preschool Visit Day:  Wednesday, August 6th First Day of Preschool Classes:  Thursday, August 7th Preschool will also have an 11:15- 11:30 AM dismissal on their first TWO days. Schoolpass Information New legislation requires us to run background checks on volunteers and visitors. To properly comply, we have purchased SCHOOLPASS. This software will help us update procedures for both students and volunteers. Parents/Guardians will be able to check your students in or out digitally using the SchoolPass Mobile App. If you are running late or picking up early, this process will be tracked more efficiently.  We will provide more information on SchoolPass features for parents in the coming weeks.   In addition, all volunteers/visitors will need to check in at the office using SchoolPass. This involves a quick scan of your driver's license and provides a printed name badge. The state is creating a database called the Harm to Students Registry,  which will be implemented by all schools over the next school year. We are simply staying ahead of the curve. Hot Lunch Update Please plan on packing lunches for the month of August. We are still working out some contract details with our new vendor and securing commitments from local providers. We will work to offer these lunch options ASAP! Health Records Students entering Kindergarten and 7th grade have more responsibility when it comes to health records. Many families are missing needed paperwork. Please contact Mrs. Cambra ASAP if you are missing necessary documents. We will work with you if you are still waiting for documents or appointments, but PLEASE contact Mrs. Cambra so she can make note of arrangements. The Health Department will come to school and review our records. We simply want to ensure we are up to date. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces next week! Mr. Rempfer

July 11th, 2025 Aloha ELS Families, We hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer so far! The days are flying by, and we're already feeling the excitement building for the new school year. A Heartfelt Mahalo for VBS! First, a huge thank you  to everyone who supported our Vacation Bible School this past week! VBS was a tremendous success, filled with joy, learning, and fellowship. We are especially grateful for the incredible dedication of our volunteers, both from our ELS Ohana and those who traveled all the way from Las Vegas and Orlando to lend their invaluable support. Your commitment made VBS truly special for our keiki as they learned that they can always TRUST JESUS! Summer Camp Winding Down Our summer campers are still having a fantastic time! We've got just two more weeks of fun  before camp comes to a close and we begin to usher in another exciting school year. cherishing every moment with our students! Important Dates for the Upcoming School Year! Please mark your calendars with these important dates as we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year: Teachers Report Back:  Monday, July 28th First Day of School (K-8):  Monday, August 4th Kindergarten will have an 11:30 AM dismissal on August 4th. Preschool Visit Day:  Wednesday, August 6th First Day of Preschool Classes:  Thursday, August 7th Preschool will also have an 11:30 AM dismissal on their first day. Back to School Night: Wednesday, July 30th:  5:30 PM - Preschool Thursday, July 31st: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Group 1 (Last Names A-K): 5:30 PM Group 2 (Last Names L-Z): 6:15 PM We will begin as a whole group in the church before dispersing to classrooms. Exciting New Systems for Campus Safety and Convenience! We Will be implementing a new SchoolPass  system this year! This system will greatly enhance how students check in and out, and will also streamline the process for visitors on campus, further improving our overall safety and security. This is something we've been wanting to put in place for a while, and it's also a new safety requirement from the DOE, HCPS, and HAIS. Be on the lookout for more details about this in the coming weeks! Hot Lunch - Additionally, we're excited to introduce a new vendor for our Hot Lunch program  this year! We will be able to offer hot lunch three days per week. Our hope is that with increased usage, we'll be able to expand this offering to every day of the week. More information on ordering will be shared soon. School Supply List The updated Supply List  for all grades is now available on our website. Please take a look and take advantage of any summer deals as you gather your supplies! Farewell to Mrs. Kahalewai Finally, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Mrs. Kahalewai . She has been a wonderful part of the ELS family for the past four school years, working in the classroom, after-school programs, and camps. Her last day with us was July 3rd, and her baby is due on July 17th! Please send your prayers her way as she and her husband begin this new chapter. We eagerly look forward to seeing her (and the new baby!) when they make their first field trip to Emmanuel this fall. We would also like to congratulate Mrs. Davenport as she and her family celebrated the birth of a grandson.  Welcome Asa James to the ELS Ohana! Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to ELS. We are looking forward to a fantastic new school year! Mr. Rempfer

It's time to sign your kids up for VBS! During the week of July 7th - July 11th we are going on an adventure and would love to have your Ohana join us. We are looking for adventurers, who are entering Kindergarten - 5th grade, to join us for an exciting week of stories, games, snacks and of course Jesus. Click the registration button below to join us for our adventure to discover our True North, Jesus.

Please Join us for the 1st Annual ELS Golf Tournament! This tournament will be a 2 man scramble! Prizes will be awarded for Low Gross and Net Scores (based on team handicap) as well as one other LUCKY WINNER! 4 Different Hole in Prizes will be available with the TOP PRIZE being $10,000! We will also have prizes for Long Drive and Closest to the Pin! A Buffet Lunch will be provided after golf as well as some breakfast snacks, swag bags, and cold beverages throughout the day! This is a 7AM ShotGun Start. Please find a partner and sign up today! If you’re not a golfer there are lots of other ways to support this Event. Sponsorship  - Please check out the flyer and share with others.  We have secured a few sponsors thus far but we would love for that number to grow to at least 20!   Donations  - Golf Tournaments like this are dependent on donations for prizes and other perks for the players.  Attached is a donation form.  Please consider donating and sharing this form with local businesses who might be interested in supporting our event.  If you would like any physical copies to distribute please stop by the school office and we would be happy to print some for you! Volunteering  - If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please complete this Volunteer Form.

May 31st, 2025 The Final week of school was filled with a whirlwind of activities.  We had 3rd-5th Olympics, a 7th grade trip to Oahu, 8th Grade Skip Day, field trips to the park for some fun and games, final tests, 8th Grade vs Teacher Volleyball, Yearbook signing, baptisms, sad goodbyes, and last but not least 8th grade graduation.  It was a busy but beautiful week.  Thank you for another wonderful school year filled with learning and lifelong memories. God’s Blessings We have 5 staff members moving on this year.  We honored Mr. Potratz, Ms. Bradshaw, and Ms. Reynolds in chapel on Friday. We are so grateful for their years of service here at ELS.  We wish God’s Blessing to them as they move back to the mainland to continue their ministry in Nebraska, Colorado, and Florida.  We will say goodbye to Mrs. Kahalawei as she will take time to be a mom with a baby arriving later this summer.  We will give her a wonderful send off this summer.  And Lastly, Mrs. Johann will step down as an aide after serving two years.  We are grateful for all of their work with students over the past few years…… but we hope to see them on campus from time to time. Golf Tournament - June 14th An alert was sent earlier today.  Quite simply, we still need lots of help.  Please check your email, the website or this link .  We truly hope to make this a successful, annual event, but we need your help. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School registration is still open!  If you haven’t yet and you would like to register, please click the link below for more information. Vacation Bible School Information Tuition Balances If you need to pay a balance on FACTS please do so ASAP!   Chapel Offerings Our Chapel offerings for the 4th quarter will again go to Branch Lutheran School to support their “Food Fund”. HOORAY!  We reached our goal of $800 and beyond!  The check will go in the mail next week.   God’s Blessings to all of you!!  Thank you for another great school year! Mr. Rempfer

May 31, 2025 Aloha ELS Families, Every event at ELS from Pumpkin Fest, to Concerts, Fine Arts, 2nd Grade Market, our 5th Annual Fun Run, the Middle School Social and Graduation have been huge successes this year thanks to YOU!I am reaching out today because we still need lots of support to pull off our 1st Annual Golf Tournament.  I found out that in order to keep the course reserved we still need 16 teams!  And in order for the Dunes staff to be at full capacity we need 30 more teams.  We have received 13 sponsorships, which is fantastic but 18 would be ideal! This is our first try at a Golf Tournament and we still want to pull it off.  I realize that the timing of June 14th is challenging for some.  This comes right after the end of a busy school year.  If you can’t play, please consider donating a few gift cards to use as prizes for our players.  If you’re not a golfer, that’s OK!  Consider volunteering or simply telling friends, families and neighbors!   We have some great prizes including  $10,000 for a hole in one on #17 Closest to pin prizes including NFL Football tickets Longest Drive CASH Hotel Stays Restaurant gift cards Beverages from Maui Brewing and Blanton’s Bourbon A great buffett to follow the tournament The tournament begins at 7:00 (registration opens at 6:00) with shotgun start.  Handicaps can be given to Mrs. Cambra. We will award winners with both the low gross and low net scores as well as one other Grand Prize winner!  It is our hope that every team will walk away with something for their time spent supporting our school.   Share this link  and sign up today!  Or just call the school office at 808-873-6334 and we will get everyone the information they need.  We are hoping for a last minute push to reach our goal.  Thank you for your continued support of ELS.   God’s Blessings, Mr. Rempfer

May 23rd, 2025 Last week I failed to send a letter out on Friday.  With the all lead up to Fine Arts Night I felt I had kind of bombarded you with emails.  Let me just say “THANK YOU”! The turnout on Friday was incredible.  The students performed beautifully.  The singing was outstanding.  The bands did a fantastic job in their closing performance for the year and the ukulele players really showed their stuff.  The amount of food brought in was incredible, enough to feed an army of people (which it did).  Thank you to everyone for the time and effort that was put in to create a beautiful evening.   The 2nd Grade Market was also a huge success.  I think each student just about sold out of their inventory.  What a great learning experience.  The support from parents and student customers was amazing.  I hope this tradition will continue for years to come.   The week was a blur as students finished up projects, assignments and presentations before we close the school year.  On Wednesday we had our Preschool Celebration.  It was wonderful to see their smiling faces, lovely singing, and proud families.  The preschool team did a terrific job showcasing our youngest students and helping them feel special.   Golf Tournament - PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! We are getting close to the tournament deadline but will gladly accept more players, sponsors, donations and volunteers!  We need your help to make this tournament a success!!   Please share this link with all your friends and neighbors.  https://www.elcs-maui.org/post/els-golf-tournament Here are the other forms: Sponsorship  - SUPPORT ELS! Players   Note:  Please include Player Handicap.  This will be a part of the scoring but is not on the sign up sheet. Donations  - Gift cards would be much appreciated as we look to give prizes to our participating teams! Volunteers  - WE NEED  YOU!!  Check out the list of shifts and lend a hand! Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School registration is still open!  If you haven’t yet and you would like to register, please click the link below for more information. Vacation Bible School Information Tuition Balances Tuition Balances, After School Care, and Summer Care balances are all due TODAY!  Please make sure to zero out your accounts before school ends next Friday.  Students with outstanding balances will not be able to begin the school year until past due balances are paid in full.   Chapel Offerings Our Chapel offerings for the 4th quarter will again go to Branch Lutheran School.  To date we have collected $736.01 to support their “Food Fund”.  We have one more Chapel Service before the end of the year. We should be able to make our goal of $800! CALENDAR ITEMS May 23rd - TODAY - Middle School  May 26th - No School - Memorial Day May 29th - 8th Grade Graduation 8th Families, please check your emails.  A lot of information has been sent out the past few weeks. May 30th - Last Day of School Have a Wonderful Three Day Weekend!  Just 4 More Days! Mr. Rempfer