WELCOME
Student Handbook
Haiku School Alma Mater
There’s a school lying close by the ocean
Haiku School that we all love so dear
No school is so dear to my childhood
As the school, best of schools, near the sea.
We will come, come, come, come
Come to the school with a purpose
We will come to the school with a cheer
We will learn and we’ll gain fame and fortune
We will strive every day of the year.
How dear to my heart are my classmates
And the teachers we all love so dear
Haiku School, best of schools in Hawaii
Glad aloha to all far and near.
Ha’iku School
WE ARE GROWING TOGETHER AS LIFELONG LEARNER
Mission Statement
The mission of Ha’iku School is to provide a challenging and encouraging learning environment where all
students become positive, contributing members of our society.
HA’IKU SCHOOL CORE VALUE AND BELIEFS 03.11.2016
CURRICULUM
What we teach
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Common Core
Wonders
Stepping Stones
Kid Biz
Creative
Curriculum
(Pre-School)
Second Step
Arts Integration
STEM
Meaningful
instruction
IXL
Evidence Based
Dig deeper into
the curriculum
Measurable
Proven
Real World
Connections
Interesting and Fun
INSTRUCTION
How we teach the
curriculum
● Tiered Intervention
● Peer- Student
lead
instruction
● Whole Group
● Cover
Curriculum and
then expand
● Mastery Time
● Multiple intelligence
● Student
responsibility
● Small group
● Differentiation
● Hands on
● Enthusiasm
● Creativity
● Positive attitude
● Multiple
strategies/mod
alities
● Connecting to
Real World
● Child’s needs or
style
ASSESSMENT
How we assess learning
● Assess through
more than
testing
● Final product
integrating
concepts
● Formative
before
summative
● Observation
● Daily Work
● Fun
● Performance task
● Participation
● Wholistic
● Immediate
● Universal screener
● Common grade
level & school
wide
● Different styles
of assessing
● Use of rubrics
● Use pretest
● Focus on the
learner
/student goals
ENVIRONMENT
How each person treats every
other person
● Kindness & respect
taught through
example
● Positive manner
● Share, take turns
● Supportive
● Safe/needs are met
● Encouraging
● Engaging
● Grouping (varied)
● PBIS Tier 1
● Clear
Boundaries/
expectations
● Welcoming- feeling
accepted
● School wide behavior
expectation chart
● Rider Rewards
● Positive, student
generated class
expectations
● Second Steps
● Classroom
Management
● GLO
● Yellow/Red tickets
● Fair not equal
● Teaching the whole
child
● Strong community
● Greeting students
daily
● Trust, love, and care
● Social emotional
learning
● Build relationships
BE SAFE
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE KIND
· Go to your area
as soon as
recess is over
· Line up orderly
· Wait quietly
· Be calm
· Report for duty
on time
· Use good
sportsmanship
· Share
equipment
· Take turns
· Be polite
· Communicate
respectfully
· Keep
personal
space
· Pick up litter
· Stay on
walkway
· Use an
appropriate
voice
· Be
respectful
· Be patient
· Communicate
respectfully
· Take care of
property
· Be on time
· Be prepared
· Do your best
· Be assertive
· Be calm
· Know your
part and do it
well
· Make good
choices
· Respect
others
· Use self-talk
· Greet others
· Use kind
words and
actions
· Be polite
· Help others
· Communicate
respectfully
· Stay in your
area
· Play safely
· Use equipment
properly & put
it away when
done
· Wear footwear
· Follow the rules
· Sidewalks
are for
walking
· Be aware of
others
· Keep to the
right
· Know the
expectations
· Follow
directions
· Use your voice
· Problem solve
· Ask for help
or
clarification
PLAYGROUND
· Respect
others’
privacy
· Be patient
· Be polite
· Communicate
respectfully
· Wash/dry
hands
· Leave
bathroom,
toilet, & sink
clean
· Pick up trash
· Flush toilet
· Keep water in
sink
· Return to
room quickly
· Wash & dry
hands
BATHROOMS
· Use your
manners
· Use an
appropriate
voice
· Be patient
· Communicate
respectfully
· Pick up litter
· Help Others
· Sit down
· Stay in seat
· Be careful
not to spill
food
· Walk
· Follow the
rules
· Eat your own
food
· Keep
cafeteria
clean
· Clean up
after
yourself
CAFETERIA
· Be patient
getting on &
off bus
· Be polite
· Use an
appropriate
voice
· Communicate
respectfully
· Sit properly
· Stay in seat
· Obey driver
· Get on and
off bus
orderly
· Keep hands
and head
inside
· Follow the
rules
BUS
· Participate
appropriately
· Sit quietly
· Listen to
presenter
· Respond and
applaud
appropriately
· Communicate
respectfully
· Obey adults
· Clean up
after
yourself
· Turn in forms
on time
· Be prepared
with items
needed for
the trip
· Stay with
group
· Walk
· Always have a
buddy
· Follow
directions
FIELD TRIPS
Haʻikū Elementary School’s Behavior Expectations
WALKWAYS
CLASSROOMS
(All Settings)
· Participate
appropriately
· Sit quietly
· Listen to
presenter
· Respond and
applaud
appropriately
· Communicate
respectfully
· Obey adults
· Take care of
your class
· Be attentive
· Stay with
class
· Walk
· Follow
directions
ASSEMBLIES
· Help others
· Be patient
· Communicate
respectfully
· Obey adults
· Use an
appropriate
voice
· Have your
class flag and
backpack
· Stay with
class
· Walk
· Follow
directions
SAFETY
DRILLS
HAIKU
SCHOOL RULES
Respect for Ourselves
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Be on time – At 7:45 am the bell rings. At that time students must
be in the classroom. At 7:50 am students need to be in their seats
and ready to go. After attendance has been taken, the late students
must go to the office and request a tardy slip. After recess, the bell
rings and students stand quietly in line at their designated area.
Be prepared – Be prepared to follow directions and have supplies.
Stay on campus – Stay within the boundaries. Boundaries are
within the fire lanes and fence unless supervised. Parking lots are
off limits to students.
Wear footwear – No wheelies. No shoes with over a one-inch
height. Slippers and flat shoes are great!
Tell an adult when something is wrong – report to the closest
adult, if someone is hurt, a stranger is on campus, and/or if you
are in doubt.
Walk – Walk with one foot in front of the other, arms at your sides,
and at a safe pace, except on the field.
Respect for Others
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Be a good listener – Eyes are watching, ears are listening, mouth is
closed, hands are quiet and feet are still.
Be kind in words and actions - Be kind, be a friend, use manners,
and treat others like you want to be treated.
Hands/Feet to self – Stay in your own personal space.
Leave toys and inappropriate items at home – No personal items
on the playground or in cafeteria. Things brought for sharing must
be left in the classroom. No electronic devices allowed at school
except cell phones; which must be turned off and left in backpack
until afterschool.
Use normal voice/volume – During class time there should be no
talking in the hallways. Students should use an indoor/1-foot
voice in the cafeteria
Listen to adult supervisors – Follow all instructions promptly
without arguing.
Respect of Property
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2.
Clean up after yourself – When you leave your spot, it should be
clean.
Eat in designated area – All food stays in cafeteria unless otherwise
specified by teacher.
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No gum
Put litter in the garbage can – Garbage must be placed, not thrown,
in the garbage can when teacher is not teaching.
No playing in the bathroom – No playing in the bathroom. Tell an
adult if there are any overflows.
Dress Code Success
Students are expected to wear clothing conducive to the school’s learning
environment. Please label clothing such as jackets, sweaters, etc. so that
lost items may be returned to the rightful owners.
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Sunglasses and hats should not be worn indoors unless there is a
medical reason signed by a doctor.
Shirt should appropriately cover students. No bellies or backs
should show.
Shorts and skirts must be at least as long as your fingertips when
holding your arm against your legs.
No inappropriate images or wording allowed on clothes. (Drugs,
alcohol, sexual, gangs, shows disrespect – attitude.)
Wear footwear – No wheelies. No shoes with over a one inch
height. Slippers and flat shoes are great!
STUDENT
DISCIPLINE AND CONSEQUENCES
Student discipline and consequences at Haiku School shall be in
accordance with the purposes, objectives, procedures and guidelines set
down by Chapter 19 of Title I, of the Department of Education’s
Administrative rules on Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches
and Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Place Interviews and Arrests, and
Restitution of Vandalism and Negligence.
HAIKU SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY OF DICIPLINE
The school provides a safe and secure educational environment for
everyone on campus. We believe in a nurturing school environment; in
teacher appropriate behavior, which is beneficial to the child’s selfdevelopment; and in fostering the student’s acceptance of responsibility for
his/her actions. We set, and expect, high standards for behavior school
wide: respect for self, respect for others, and personal responsibility.
PURPOSES
The purposes of Haiku School’s Administrative Discipline to:
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Preserve the proper education environment
Teach appropriate behaviors, which is beneficial to the educational
process and self-development.
Deter students from acts which interfere with the purposes of
education or which are self-destructive, self-defeating or antisocial.
Maintain proper student conduct so that the students’ educational
activities and responsibilities remain uninterrupted.
Preserve the health and safety of all individuals present at Haiku
School.
RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of every student to demonstrate respectful,
responsible, safe, and ethical behaviors. Responsibility for the student
discipline and consequences lies with the total faculty and staff of the
individual classroom teacher. Discipline for the rest of the campus is the
responsibility of teachers, as well as other certificated, classified and adult
supervision personnel. It is to be noted that the administration is
ultimately responsible for all students’ discipline and consequences.
GUIDELINES
FOR PLAYING SAFELY AT SCHOOL
Anytime you see a student doing something that may be harmful or
injurious please do not hesitate to report to any adult who is in the area.
Before school starts, students are to place their backpack by their classroom
appropriately. All students are to report to cafeteria or the field house
where there is supervision. After school, all students are to report to their
assigned programs or arrangements shall be made for pick up. Students
should not be on playground equipment unless supervised by
parents/guardians/caregivers.
GENERAL
1. Walk on the sidewalks.
2. Stay in the playground area, not in the hallways.
3. Ask an adult for permission to leave the field.
4. Morning recess: K-2 on lower field/3–5 on fire lane & upper field.
5. Carry playground equipment [balls, jump ropes, etc.].
6. Throw balls appropriately, and use jump ropes / hula hoops correctly.
7. When playing games or tag during recess, use a nice two-finger touch.
8. Line up with your class quietly when the bell rings to end recess.
Remember your lunch bags, slippers, jackets, etc.
9. Return all equipment to basket or classroom immediately.
FIELD HOUSE [when adult supervision is available]
1. No running, safe power walking only [excluding basketball games].
2. Bleachers are for sitting, not climbing or jumping.
3. Remain in the field house and ask an adult for permission to leave
before school starts
FOOTBALL / SOCCER [playground area only]
1. No tackling/pushing/or slide tackling.
2. Use safe 2-hand touching.
LARGE & KINDERGARTEN PLAY STRUCTURES
Students should not go on the equipment unless an adult is there to
supervise.
If students do not comply with these rules, the equipment will be subject to
off limits for a period of time.
1. Line up & use the ladders/slides/fire pole/monkey bars/one-at-a-time
/be COURTEOUS
2. Go up the stairs/steps/rock wall/ladders.
3. Go down the stairs/slides/fireman pole/spiral ladders.
4. Walk on & around the play structures. Please do not run, play tag, or
jump off them.
5. Do not bring balls or jump ropes on or around play structures.
TETHERBALL RULES [2nd – 5th grades]
1. Stop the ball to serve and begin the game.
2. Incoming player serves.
3. Go to the end of the line after 2 wins.
4. Do not touch the rope/pole/hang on the ball, it equals an out.
TIRES
1. Line up & begin on the START blue tire.
2. One student on a tire at a time.
3. Always move from tire to tire in a clockwise direction.
4. No pushing, cutting, or running through the tire area.
5. Exit on the opposite blue tire.
We have read, discussed and understand GUIDELINES FOR
PLAYING SAFELYAT HAIKU SCHOOL and HAIKU SCHOOL RULES
Please return signed to your child’s teacher
Student Signature_______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________
HAIKU SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY
Hawaii State Compulsory School Attendance Law
The Hawaii revised statutes, Section §302A-1132, states that unless
excluded from school or exempt from attendance, all children who will
have arrived at the age of at least six years, and who will not have arrived
at the age of eighteen years, by January 1st of any school year, shall attend
either a public or private school for, and during, the school year, and any
parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for, or care of, a
child whose attendance at school is obligatory shall send the child to either
a public or private school.
The State of Hawaii, Department of Education, defines truancy as
unauthorized absences from school. Currently Section §302A-1135 of the
Hawaii Revised Statutes states that if any child of school age persists in
absenting oneself from school, the family court judge, upon a proper
petition, citation, or complaint being made by the school teacher or any
other officer or agent of the department, or police officer, or any other
person, shall cause the child, and the father or mother, guardian, or other
person having charge of the child, to be summoned to appear before the
judge. Upon its being proved that the person responsible for the child had
not used proper diligence to enforce the child’s regular attendance at
school, the responsible party shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
School Guidelines on Absences
1. In order to ensure students’ accountability for their attendance and to
ensure consistent data collection, the school will process and maintain
attendance on a daily basis and as required.
2. The school will only excuse absences when written documentation (note)
or parent phone call is submitted within three (3) days upon student’s return
to school, and absences are for one of the following reasons:
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Medical or dental related reasons, injury, quarantine (i.e. chicken
pox, measles, etc.).
A verifiable note must be provided by a doctor or dentist for five
(5) days or more of consecutive absences. B. Death in the family, C.
Special cases approved by the Principal, D. School authorized
activities may include, but are not limited to:
Other activities approved by the Principal or designee prior to the
occurrence of the activity and absence.
3. The student’s absence note or phone call should include the following
information: Student name, teacher/grade level, reason for absence, date,
and signature. Please identify relationship to student.
4. Contacting School by Phone: Contact school before 9:00 a.m. with the
above information. Haiku School phone number is 575-3000 and the fax
number is 575-3003.
5. Unexcused absences may include the following situations which might
occur during a school day: babysitting siblings or other children,
entertaining visitors/guests, kept at home to clean for home inspections,
family vacations (on/off island), trips*, parent request without
explanation, personal business, youth camp*, or sports competition
events*.
Absences due to COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
For your child’s health, may we suggest you keep your child home if
he/she has any of the following:
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Fever
Acute Cold
Sore throat or ear ache
Bad cough
Swollen glands
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Nausea or Vomiting
Red or discharging eyes
Skin eruptions or rashes
Chills, flushed appearance
Bad headache
*NOTE: Parents must notify the school in writing as soon as plans for any
extended absences due to family vacations, youth camps, and/or sports
competition events (i.e. Little League World Series, etc.) have been made
by the parents. The school administration has the discretion to determine
if the absences will be excused or unexcused if student academics is
adversely affected and/or if attendance is a concern and notify the parents.
The parents should meet with the school administration to discuss the
educational arrangements. Teachers are required to provide make-up
work for excused absences only.
Requesting Homework for Absences: If a child is absent from
school for three (3) or more consecutive days, the parent/guardian may
request for homework by calling the school office.
FURTHER ACTION
Unexcused absences and tardies affect a student’s academic performance
and achievement and the following may occur:
1. School closely monitors the student’s attendance- absences, tardies
2. Parent conferences, and encourage parent accountability
3. The student, parent or family may need to seek further assistance from
other agencies
4. School level sanctions such as detention or in-school suspension may be
implemented
5. A petition may be submitted to Family Court
 HAIKU
SCHOOL TRAFFIC RULES
To ensure everyone’s safety, please review the following instructions:
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Remember to allow enough time in the morning to make this
transition, easily, before the first bell rings at 7:45am.
Please assist your child before coming to school to be ready to exit
the vehicle safely when you pull up to the curb.
Do NOT get out of your car. There are grown-ups standing at the
curb to open the door for the children, if they need help
When entering from Hana Highway, please make a safe left turn into the
staff parking lot and patiently merge into the pick-up/drop-off lane
PLEASE DO NOT use the fire lane to cut into the pick-up/drop off lane
after the 1st crosswalk. The fire lane (closet to the parking lot) is a moving
lane for traffic to merge back into once dropping/picking up students.
When coming down Pauwela Road, safely make right turn and allow other
cars to merge in to lane closest to pick up/drop off lane.
If your child needs a longer good-bye, after-school instructions, a shoe tied,
another kiss, OR you wish to exit your car for any reason, you must park
your car at the community center or the upper parking lot.
Do NOT park in the staff parking lot. If you park at the upper parking lot,
please do NOT park along their fence. Those spaces are reserved for the
MEO preschool families.
The Kindergarten Parents have coordinated with the Kindergarten
Teachers to pick-up 5 minutes early every afternoon. They are the cars
lined up waiting in the left “passing” lane to pick-up their Kindergarteners
who are coming out early to meet them. This is done on a trial basis and
has been proven to shave 7 minutes off of your afternoon carpool traffic.
Please do not line up there unless you are ONLY PICKING UP
KINDERGARTENERS.
Thank you for respecting these rules and the Adult Supervisors who are
enforcing them, for everyone’s benefit.
SNACK
& CELEBRATION GUIDELINES
Students are allowed to bring snacks for morning recess and afterschool.
Please DO NOT send your child with any kind of candy or carbonated
drinks. We encourage students:
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To bring health snacks that has lasting energy for learning (i.e.
fruits, veggies, nuts, and cheese.)
Limit sugary and high in sodium snacks (ie. cookies, chips, etc.)
Not to share their snack unless for the entire class and given to the
teacher. There are many students that have allergies and diet
restrictions.
If you are planning any birthday celebrations for your child, please make
prior arrangements with their teacher. Please consider time limitations
and serving. It is easier to distribute individualized “birthday” muffins or
cupcakes or a healthy party treats.
HAIKU
SCHOOL CAFETERIA RULES
Eating in the school cafeteria dining room is a privilege; which may be
denied to any student who refuses to abide by the rules and regulations.
1. Before going into the dining room, the following practices are not
PERMITTED:
a. Running from the classroom to the lunch line
b. Horsing around in the lunch line—pushing, shoving, cutting in line,
kicking, slapping, etc.
c. Yelling or loud unnecessary talking.
2. While in the dining room, the following practices are not
PERMITTED:
a. Picking up/buying more than one lunch at a time
b. Changing seats and/or going from one seat to another
c. Running in the dining room
d. Taking food from another student’s tray without his/her permission
e. Yelling or loud unnecessary talking
f. Throwing food or any other objects
g. Getting out of and leaving your seat without finishing your lunch
h. Asking someone to take your tray to the disposal area or leave lunch
tray or milk carton (s) on the dining room table
i. Not following the directives of the lunch room supervisors
3. AFTER STUDENTS ARE TROUGH EATING:
a. Monitors shall clean all assigned tables
b. Students shall walk directly to their playground area
4. All students are expected to eat lunch unless a doctor or parent in
writing grants permission. Students excused from having lunch will
report to the cafeteria with the rest of the students and wait in the cafeteria
until the first groups of students are through eating, unless specified in an
action plan.
5. All of the above lunch rules/guidelines and consequences also apply to
the breakfast program.
HAIKU
SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
It is the intent of the U.S. Congress that nutritious meals be available to
every school student regardless of the household’s ability to pay. The State
of Hawaii’s Department of Education School Food Services Branch
participates in the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA)
NatIonal School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This means that:
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Schools are able to offer a student lunch because of a USDA
subsidy.
Based on household income, students may be able to purchase
meals at a reduced price or receive free meals.
Households MUST apply every school year and qualify to receive
this benefit.
Families may apply throughout the school year as circumstances
change. The State of Hawaii and Haiku School MUST follow the
established regulations of the USDA.
If your child attended Haiku School last school year: Your child’s lunch
status from the previous year will continue for the first 20 days of the new
school year.
Families must reapply every year to qualify for free/reduced price meals.
If you do not turn in an application before the end of the grace
period, your chill will pay the full price for meals until your household
qualifies for free/reduced meals. Applications are available at the school
office throughout the year or you can apply online at
https://secure.ezmealapp.com
After your completed application has been received, Haiku School has 10
working days, in accordance with the USDA guidelines, to make a
determination whether your household qualifies for reduced price meals,
free meals, or is denied the benefit. The determination is based on the
published USDA’S income guidelines. A Notice of Determination will be
sent home with your child notifying you of your child’s status and
effective date.
COMPUTERIZED PREPAYMENT MEAL PROGRAM
The Meal Tracker allows parents to prepay for their child’s breakfast and
lunch. An individual meal account is automatically opened for every child
who is enrolled at Haiku School. The account is identified with a number
and a bar code. The system debits the child’s account each time they eat a
meal or purchase is made. Students are responsible to give lunch notice to
their parent/guardian.
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Deposits can be made at the Front Office from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Please insert the deposit in an envelope with your child’s full
name, grade room number and the amount deposited written
clearly on the outside of the envelope. Drop it into the Meal
Program box in the office
Your child will receive a “PINK” LOW BALANCE NOTICE
when the balance in the account is approximately $8.00.
As a safeguard to your child’s account, the system will allow only
one lunch to be charged to the account each day (this includes
student receiving free/reduced meals). If your child wants a
second lunch or extra milk, we will scan these with a different
code.
If your child’s account does not have enough money to pay for a
meal, your child will be able to borrow money for ONE
LUNCH only. A “BLUE” LOAN NOTICE will be sent home with
the amount your child has borrowed. Please repay this amount
and deposit funds into your child’s meal account immediately.
Your child will not be able to borrow again until the loan is repaid.
If you fail to repay the loan, your child will not be able to purchase
a lunch using his/her meal account. Should this happen, your
child will be sent to the office to call you as a reminder.
Check payments are payable to Department of Education (DOE).
Please note that the Department of Education’s policy states that
there is a “$25.00 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds
or closed accounts”. If this happens, you will be required to pay
the amount of the check and $25.00 in cash, cashier’s check, or
money order.
MEAL PRICES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Breakfast ..................Students - $1.10 Adults - $2.40
Lunch and Milk..........Students - $.2.50 Adults - $5.50
Milk Only.................. $.60
Reduced Price Meals for Breakfast - $.30 Lunch - $.40
*Each subsequent student lunch the same day will be charged full price.
*The USDA program subsidizes the meals for children who are attending
Haiku School. All others must pay the actual cost of the meal.
If you would like to join your child at school for breakfast or lunch, please
purchase a breakfast or lunch ticket at the Front Office. We are not
allowed to accept any money transactions at the scan line.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The breakfast program at Haiku School begins at 7:15 am and ends at 7:45
am. All students wishing to eat breakfast should report directly to the
cafeteria.
LUNCH SCHEDULE
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10:45 Grade K Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:25
11:00
Grade 1 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:40
11:15 Grade 2 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:55
11:30 Grade 3 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:10
11:45 Grade 4 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:25
12:00 Grade 5 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:40
Wednesday ONLY: Lunch Schedule
10:45 Grade K-1 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:20
11:00 Grade 2-3 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:35
11:15 Grade 4-5 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:40
HEALTH
CARE SERVICES & PROCEDURES
Health care services and emergency health care services to students are
provided through the School Health Aide (SHA). All school personnel are
encouraged to work closely with the Health Aide to assure the physical
health and well-being of students under their responsibility.
The SHA will respond appropriately to your child needs when they are sent
to the Health Room. It is important to have updated phone contacts should
the SHA need to call you.
Haiku School Head Lice Policy
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), Head lice are not a
health hazard and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. It is
not a contagious disease and therefore we cannot exclude any student.
According to the Department of Health (DOH), students with live head
lice do not need to be sent home early from school. No healthy child
should be excluded from or allowed to miss school time because of head
lice.
At Haiku School, if a child is sent to the Health Room and found to have
live head lice, the SHA will contact and highly suggest for their child to
receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner. The classroom teacher
will be contacted to send home a notification of live head lice.
HAIKU
SCHOOL PARENT and COMMUNITY
PROTOCOL FOR ADDRESSING CONCERNS
In order to promote improved communication and timely attention to
concerns, Haiku Elementary School suggests the following protocol to
resolve issues. This protocol is not intended to infringe on individual
rights, it is rooted in the belief that the best solutions to parent/student
concerns are ones that are agreed upon at school level.
Step 1: Conference with the Teacher
Should a parent have a concern about their child’s classroom, the first step
should be to contact the student’s teacher. There are occasions where the
school administration may not be aware of the concern or would need to
consult the teacher before continuing the conversation. Your child’s
teacher is the best able to clarify classroom procedures and policies and
make adjustments.
Step 2: Conference with School Counselor
The school counselor is another student support that a parent can
approach. Often, especially is the concerns are a behavioral or social
nature, a counselor can be counted upon for assistance and also to work
with the students.
Step 3: Conference with the Administration (Vice Principal or Principal)
If a parent is not satisfied with a teacher’s response, the school
administration should be contacted. There may be an occasion when the
principal may not be available, in which case it should be referred to the
vice principal. If it not an emergency, please allow prudent time for the
administration to return your call. The school administration manages the
entire school and is best able to make decisions to resolve concerns.
Step 4: Contact the complex Area Superintendent
Should a parent not be satisfied with the school principal’s handling of the
concern, the next point of contact is the Complex Area Superintendent
(CAS). The CAS will consult with the principal in the resolution process
and either the CAS or school principal will contact the parent.
Step 5: Contact the Deputy Superintendent
Should a parent not be satisfied with the Complex Are Superintendent’s
action, the next level is the Deputy Superintendent’s Office or State
Superintendent’s Office
The above steps are to be followed in the order written. More often than
not, all concerns will be taken back to the school level for resolution.
Haiku
School BOE Parent Involvement Components
Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and
meaningful.
Teachers and school staff members communicate on a regular basis with
parents through weekly newsletter, parent communication folders or
planners, telephone calls, parent conferences, letters or notes, and quarterly
report cards. Parents are always welcome to contact teacher, counselors,
and administrators if they wish to discuss a particular issue. Parents with
internet access can also log onto our school website to find out more about
our school.
Responsible parenting is promoted and supported.
The weekly newsletter offers tips and suggestions to promote an
environment suitable for learning at home. Events such as Open House,
Rock the Test, Kindergarten Orientation, and other events are held to
promote an environment for parents to understand what students are
learning and how they can effectively help them.
Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning, including
successful achievement of the Hawaii Content and Performance
Standards.
To support their child’s education parents are encouraged to monitor
attendance, homework completion, and the use of media. Grade level
expectations are shared with parents during parent/teacher conferences
and through handouts.
Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are
sought.
The PTA, the PCNC, the SCC, and various school activities are avenues
through which parents can support their child’s school experience. Parents
are always welcome to volunteer during and after school hours.
Parents are partners in the decisions that affect children and families.
The SCC meets monthly. The SCC committee is represented by community
members, parents, classified staff, certificated staff, administration, and
students. All stakeholders of the school are represented. The committee
discusses decisions that affect children and families including safety and
the school’s academic and financial plan.
Community resources are made available to strengthen school programs,
family practices, and student learning.
Funds that are raised during the school’s Ho’olaulea and Flower Festival
are made available to the school for its enrichment programs.
Involvement at the parental and community level is crucial in not only
raising funds but also in raising awareness of the importance of school
programs, family
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
Haiku School has adopted a school wide homework policy. Students will
be given the daily, on-going responsibility to read outside school hours
and log it in their Reading Log. We encourage parents to set up a routine
of reading up to 30 minutes. For younger students, this will be an
opportunities for caregivers to connect with their child by reading
together. We feel that with the Common Core State Standards and our
knowledge of how our students need to think differently to become global,
members of society, we want our families to have more opportunities to
spend time in meaningful ways (i.e. exploring nature and discussing how
things work; cooking and baking to measure ingredients; building things,
having discussion to connect about the world around them with the past,
etc.).
SUPPORTING
ORGANIZATION
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL (SCC)
The SCC meets each month in the Principal’s office. Meetings are open to
the entire school community.
SCC Members:
Ms. Desiree Sides, Principal
Ms. Veronica Gray, Certificated Staff
Ms. Jen Smith, Certificated Staff
Mrs. Theresa Haberstroh, Parent Rep.
Mrs. Jessica Caudill, Parent Rep.
Ms. Suzy Aguirre, Classified Staff
Mrs. Margaret Abella, Classified Staff
Mrs. Nancy Findeisen, Community Rep.
Ms. Bridget Hinman, Community Rep.
Student Representative: TBD
Student Representative: TBD
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BOARD
Amy Varain, President (Accepting Nominations)
Nara Boone, Vice President
Nova Burnes, Treasurer
(Accepting Nominations), Assistant Treasurer
Sherre Plumley, Secretary
Tysun Saucier, Grant Writing and Funding
Desiree Sides, Principal
HAIKU SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Purpose: Enriching Educational Opportunities for our Keikis
Board of Directors:
Miriah Trahan, President
Lehn Hugg, Vice President
Doug Burners, Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Hagedorn, Director
Desiree Sides, Director/Principal
HAIKU
SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
7:45
Opening of School
7:50
Tardy Bell Rings Homeroom
7:50 – 9:30
Grade K-5 Instructional Block
9:30-9:50
Morning Recess
10:45 – 11:25
Grade K Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:25
11: 25 – 1:55
Grade K Instructional Block
11:00 – 11:40
Grade 1 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:40
11: 40 – 1:25
Grade 1 Instructional Block
11:15- 11:55
Grade 2 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:55
11: 55 – 1:55
Grade 2 Instructional Block
11:30 – 12:10
Grade 3 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:10
12:10 – 1:55
Grade 3 Instructional Block
11:45 – 12:25
Grade 4 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:25
12:25 – 1:55
Grade 4 Instructional Block
12:00 – 12:40
Grade 5 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 12:40
12:40 – 1:55
Grade 5 Instructional Block
2:00
Student Dismissal on M,T,Th,F
2:45
End of the workday for teacher
Wednesday ONLY: Lunch Schedule
10:45
Grade K-1 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:20
11:00
Grade 2-3 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:35
11:15
Grade 4-5 Lunch Period—Recess ends at 11:40
12:30
Wednesday ONLY: Student Dismissal
HAIKU SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HOLIDAYS
AUGUST: MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 TEACHER PD-NO STUDENTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 - OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 - STATEHOOD DAY
SEPTEMBER: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 - LABOR DAY
MONDAY/TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2016 PICTURE DAY
FRIDAY, SEPTMENBER 16, 2016 TEACHER PD-NO STUDENTS
OCTOBER: MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 FALL BREAK
INTERCESSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 – FRIDAY 28, 2016 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK
NOVEMBER: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 - ELECTION DAY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 - VETERANS DAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 - THANKSGIVING DAY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY
DECEMBER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 PTA HOLIDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 - READ-A-THON
THURSDAY, DEC. 22 - FRIDAY, JAN. 6, 2017 WINTER INTERCESSION
JANUARY: FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 TEACHER’S WORKDAY- NO STUDENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017 - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
FEBRUARY: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 - TEACHER PD-NO STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 - MAUI’S INSTITUTE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 - PRESIDENTS’ DAY
MARCH: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 - WELLNESS/FUN RUN DAY
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 - TEACHER PD-NO STUDENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 20 – FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 SPRING BREAK INTERCESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 - PRINCE KUHIO DAY
APRIL: FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017 - GOOD FRIDAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 - HAIKU HO’OLAULE’A AND FLOWER FESTIVAL
MAY: FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 - MAYDAY/ART SHOW CASE
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 - TALET SHOW
FRIDAY MAY 26, 2017 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS