January 27th-31st, 2025 Lutheran Schools Week starts next week on January 27th. The students will be participating in a bunch of great games and activities to showcase our Spirit and love of Christian education. Check below for each days events so your student can participate!

The Lunch Menu for February 2025 is now available on the Facts Family Portal for ordering. Please remember that weekly orders must be submitted by the Wednesday prior to ensure delivery. Emmanuel Lutheran Lunch Services

January 17th, 2025 This week at ELS This week was a busy one.  I didn’t make it to every classroom but I know for a fact that all classes were MAP testing.  We have next week to make sure all students are finished.  These results will be sent home with 3rd quarter report cards.  If your child was absent for any reason this week and didn’t finish, that’s okay!  We will make sure they are finished up next week.   Re-Enrollment for 2025 - REPEAT from last week It is that time of year!  All the information you need can be found HERE .  Current families have exactly one month from today (Jan 17th) for our priority window.  After February 17th, we will begin adding students from our waiting list.  The attached information should cover all instruction for re-enrollment, financial aid, tuition and the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.   Chapel Offerings With the recent fires in California we felt that it was appropriate to send our 3rd quarter chapel offerings to the Pacific Southwest District.  These funds will be used to help provide for families affected by the damage and destruction.  Our offerings for the quarter amount to $142.70.  Many schools in this district supported ELS after the fires last fall.    Calendar Dates January 13 - January 24 - MAP Testing Window - Winter Sessions January 20th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day January 25th - Rummage Sale - Band Trip Fundraiser Items can be dropped off at school Thursday (Jan 23rd) and Friday (Jan 24th) January 27th - January 31st - National Lutheran Schools Week - Spirit Week February 17th - No School - Presidents Day February 21st - 5th Annual Fun Run March 2nd - Children’s Sunday - 9:00 AM March 4th - Accreditation Team Onsite - HAIS (Hawaii Association of Independent Schools) March 17th-28th - Spring Break 1st Annual ELS Golf Tournament On June 14th, ELS will be hosting its first annual golf tournament at the Dunes Golf Course.  In order to run a successful and profitable event, it is important to start planning early.  We would like to form a committee to help with the planning process.  Please fill out this brief form  if you are interested in being a part of this committee.  We will have our first meeting at the end of the month.  More details and information to follow. Enjoy your 3 day weekend! Mr. Rempfer

January 10th, 2025 This week at ELS It was a blessing to have everyone back on campus this week.  We are working our way back into school rhythms and routines.  In Preschool, we welcomed some new faces (students and aides).  In Kindergarten students were working on the short e sound and correctly writing their letters.  In first grade Mrs. Sjostrand was discussing how to correctly use “is” and “are” when writing sentences.  In 2nd grade they were completing some additional problems with numbers in the 1000’s.  3rd graders were in reading centers working on spelling words and short stories.  4th graders were learning about various Language Arts terms like alliteration, idioms, cliches, and personification.  5th graders were working away on their Zearn math lessons with fractions.  6th graders were glad to welcome back Mrs. Fletcher after her maternity leave.  7th graders worked on some graphing in Math.  8th graders were solving systems of equations in Algebra, learning how you can solve equations with 2 variables. Voice Lessons with Mr. Stewart Click here  for the flyer with details Chapel Offerings Our chapel offerings for the 3rd quarter for the past 7 years have gone to support Branch Lutheran School in Haiti.  We will continue to support that mission through our donations again this year.  The total collected this week was $76.50.   Calendar Dates January 13 - January 24 - MAP Testing Window - Winter Sessions January 20th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day January 25th - Rummage Sale - Band Trip Fundraiser January 27th - January 31st - National Lutheran Schools Week - Spirit Week February 17th - No School - Presidents Day February 21st - 5th Annual Fun Run March 2nd - Children’s Sunday -  March 4th - Accreditation Team Onsite - HAIS (Hawaii Association of Independent Schools) March 17th-28th - Spring Break 1st Annual ELS Golf Tournament On June 14th, ELS will be hosting its first annual golf tournament at the Dunes Golf Course.  In order to run a successful and profitable event, it is important to start planning early.  We would like to form a committee to help with the planning process.  Please contact the school office if you are interested in being a part of this committee.  We will have our first meeting at the end of the month.  More details and information to follow. Re-Enrollment for 2025 It is that time of year!  All the information you need can be found HERE .  Current families will have a priority enrollment window beginning now and ending February 17th.  After that date, we will begin contacting families on the waiting list.   Report Cards Report Cards for the 2nd quarter went home this week.  If you did not receive a report card, please contact your child’s teacher. Looking forward to a great 2nd semester! Mr. Rempfer

Cross Country  Schedule Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm starting January 14th  Meets: Feb 15 and 22 and March 1  Equipment: Running shoes, shorts, and a water bottle. The uniform Shirt ordered through the ELS website (no number needed)  Basketball Schedule: The season starts in February (Practices TBD)  Games: every Saturday, March 8th- April 26 (bye week March 17-22)  Equipment: SBH WAIVER, water bottle, Shoes (practices most likely outdoor, games indoor), uniform shirts ordered through the ELS website (numbers needed, email Miss Jordynn for number assignments Flag Football Schedule: the season starts in March (Practices TBD)  Games: 3 games on Sundays (April 20,27 and May 4)  Equipment: concussion safety waiver (DOE), cleats, water bottle, uniform shirts ordered through the ELS website (numbers needed, email Miss Jordynn for number assignments Soccer  Schedule: the season starts in March (Practice TBD)  Games on May 3,10,17 Equipment: concussion safety waiver (DOE), Cleats, shin guards, high socks to cover shin guards completely for practices, uniform shirts ordered through the ELS website (numbers needed, email Miss Jordynn for number assignments)

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School Ohana wishes you and your families a blessed holiday season. We are especially thankful for the birth of our savior, Jesus! We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cherished moments with loved ones. As the year ends, may love, peace, and happiness create lasting memories for the New Year.

December 20th, 2024 Just a brief note before we have a few weeks off… This week at ELS The excitement for end of semester class activities and Christmas festivities filled our last week of the quarter.  On behalf of all the teachers and staff, I would like to thank everyone for all the delicious goodies, cards, and gifts. We are certainly blessed by your generosity.  In chapel this week we were also reminded that the greatest gift at Christmas is Jesus, a gift that is eternal.  God’s Blessings to all of you this Christmas Season.   We will see you back on Monday - January 6th - Classes Resume Mr. Rempfer

December 12th, 2024 I’m sending this today, Thursday December 13th, 2024 to give one more reminder for the concert tomorrow evening.  All Choirs and all grades will be performing. This week at ELS I heard preschoolers singing, laughing, and saw some working on somersaults at recess.  Kindergartens worked on counting backwards and their Letter Z Books.  1st graders were studying cause and effect.  2nd graders worked on this or that sentence deciding which things they liked best about Christmas.  3rds graders did a great job with their readers' theatre.  4th graders were busy in their Math centers identifying lines, rays, and segments.  5th graders and 7th graders were both working on their 5-a-day grammar lessons.  6th graders were analyzing and graphing data while 8th graders took the Chapter 6 Science Tests.  These were just a few of things I saw going on in class this week.  We also practiced our Christmas songs in preparation for the concert tomorrow.   Calendar Dates Friday - December 13th 1:30 Dismissal - No E+ No Pe+ 6:00 PM - Christmas Concert - St. Anthony Friday - December 20th (Preschool) 11:30am Dismissal (K-8) 1:30 Dismissal No E+ or Pre+ December 21st - January 5th Christmas Break Monday - January 6th Classes Resume Christmas Concert Information Dress: 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. No crocs. Athletic or dress shoes or sandals are fine. No hats, or any hair accessories that stick out from the head. No excessive jewelry or lei should be worn during the concert.  Time:  DOORS OPEN AT ST. ANTHONY FOR STUDENTS AT 5:45 PM AND FOR PARENTS AT 5:50 PM. Band students need to arrive by 5:30 PM. You may want to come a little early to get a good parking place and get in line for a good seat inside! The concert will last around 45 minutes. We will first make sure all the kids are inside and then open the doors for parents. Click here  for more information. The concert will also be available on Facebook Live .   Lunch Orders for January can now be placed. Please place your orders by January 1st if you would like your child to receive lunch the first week back to school. The January menu is available in your FACTS Family Portal. Contact Mrs. Cambra is you have any questions office@elcs-maui.org God’s Blessings on your weekend, Mr. Rempfer

December 18th, 2024 If you were unable to attend the Christmas Concert in person or catch the live stream on Facebook Live, we are delighted to share that we have made the recording available for you to enjoy at your convenience. This recording captures all the magical moments, heartfelt performances, and festive spirit that filled the air during the concert. You can relive the joy of the season, as well as the incredible talent of our performers, from the comfort of your own home. We hope this allows you to experience the warmth and cheer that the concert brought to those who were able to attend. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories!

The ELS Christmas Concert is on Friday, December 13th, at St. Anthony's Church in Wailuku. This annual event celebrates the holiday season, showcasing student talents and uniting families and friends. Dress Code Children should wear "nice clothes," with Christmas colors encouraged but not mandatory. Casual t-shirts and Crocs are not allowed. Boys should wear long pants; girls may wear dresses or skirts. Acceptable footwear includes athletic shoes, dress shoes, or neat sandals. No hats, noticeable hair accessories, excessive jewelry, or leis, to keep the focus on the performance. Time Doors open for students at 5:45 PM and for others at 5:50 PM. Band students should arrive by 5:30 PM. Arrive early for parking and favorable seating. The concert lasts about 45 minutes, featuring joyful music and performances that highlight student dedication and foster community celebration. Hope to see you there!

December 6th, 2024 This week at ELS It was good to see everyone back at school after our Thanksgiving break.  I pray that everyone was able to spend some time together with family and friends.  We are incredibly blessed and have so much to be thankful for here at ELS.   In preschool this week, I saw some early drop off friends exploring and looking for snails.  I also saw smiling faces and fresh haircuts.  In Kindergarten the Special Person of the week had a great project and students used chalk to make beautiful drawings of Christmas lights.  I saw first graders identifying singular and plural nouns.  2nd graders had a special day where they came as characters from a book.  3rd graders were busy with Language Art centers.  4th were quietly enjoying their DEAR time and earning some AR points.  5th graders were working on their weekly spelling list and reading a class novel.  6th graders did some work with Mixed Numbers.  7th and 8th graders working with Fractions, Decimals, Percents and proportions.  It’s hard to believe it’s already December! Student Recognition Congratulations to our student of the month recipients for October and November.  The character trait was Kokua; being helpful.  We also recognize our first ever member of the 500 Club for Accelerated Reader!  Well done! Click here  for more information and photos from the event. Calendar Dates Friday December 13th 1:30 Dismissal - No E+ No Pre+         6:00 PM - Christmas Concert - St. Anthony Friday - December 20 (Preschool) 11:30am Dismissal (K-8) 1:30 Dismissal No E+ or Pre+ December 21st - January 5th - Christmas Break January 6th - Classes Resume Christmas Concert Information Dress: 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. No crocs. Athletic or dress shoes or sandals are fine. No hats, or any hair accessories that stick out from the head. No excessive jewelry or lei should be worn during the concert.  Time:  DOORS OPEN AT ST. ANTHONY FOR STUDENTS AT 5:45 AND FOR PARENTS AT 5:50. Band students need to arrive by 5:30. You may want to come a little early to get a good parking place and get in line for a good seat inside! The concert will last around 45 minutes. The New ELS Website We're thrilled to announce the launch of our updated ELS website! The refreshed design has added features to keep our community connected and informed. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events happening at our school, check the live calendar for important dates and deadlines, gain quick access to the FACTS Family Portal for checking student academic info, and conveniently access this and archived weekly letters. Our goal is to provide a user-friendly hub for all your ELS needs. Explore the new site today ( elcs-maui.org ) and check back often for more features and tools coming soon! God’s Blessings on your weekend, Mr. Rempfer

The theme for Student of the Month in the months of October and November was centered around the concept of "kōkua," which translates to "to help" in Hawaiian. This theme was chosen to emphasize the importance of community support, kindness, and the spirit of assisting one another, which are values that we hold dear within our school community. Announcements regarding the honorees were made yesterday, Wednesday, December 4th, during our Chapel service, a time when we come together as a community to celebrate achievements and foster a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff. Every year, ELS combines the recognition for October and November due to the interruptions caused by holiday breaks and the limited school days available during these months. This thoughtful approach allows us to ensure that every deserving student receives the acknowledgment they deserve without being overshadowed by the holiday festivities. We are immensely proud of this month's honorees who have exemplified the spirit of kōkua through their actions and contributions to our school community. Their willingness to lend a hand, support their peers, and engage positively within the classroom and beyond stands as a testament to their character and dedication. Congratulations to each of the students recognized this month! Your hard work and commitment to helping others have not gone unnoticed. We encourage you to continue this excellent work, as it not only enriches your own educational experience but also inspires those around you to follow in your footsteps. Keep shining brightly and making a difference in our community!