1. Art and Diseño

Egret Talk Story
January 29, 2015
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Phone: 627-7303
Fax: 627-7387
Attendance: 627-7303 ext. 1
Website: mililaniuka.org
Mililani Uka Elementary School 1:1
Fundraiser
Garage Sale
Where? Mililani Uka Elementary School Cafeteria
When? Saturday January 31, 2015 8am.-12pm.
Why? To raise money for our 1:1 Technology initiative.
Our school is accepting new and gently used items!
Donations will be accepted at the Front Office.
Look for the blue tent.
Mon-Fri from 8am- 4:30pm.
Beginning Wednesday January 14, 2014.
Some examples of donations are:
Clothes : Adult/Children/ Infant Shoes/boots
Jewelry Collectables/Artwork Linens
Books and Toys (no magazines)
Small appliances, lamps
Pots/Pans/Dishes
Knick knacks
DVD’s, CD’s, Interactive games – Wii, X-Box etc.
Tools and Sports Equipment (no exercise equipment- treadmills)
Electronics - no older than 2 years (Applies only to computers and TV’s)
*Donated items must be in working condition, contain all of their pieces and
parts, and are free of stains and rips. While we accept most clothing and
household items, there are a few things we can’t accept – such as items that have
been recalled, banned or do not meet current safety standards. Ex. No cribs, car
seats etc.
For larger and bulky items, please contact our office at 627-7303 first before donating.
Thank you for helping our school!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL- February 16- President’s Day
Saturday February 7, 2015 Mililani Town Center 10am-­‐1pm VEX IQ is a robotics platform designed to transform STEM learning for students and their
teachers. This year Mililani Uka Elementary has had a chance to participate in the Aloha
VEX IQ robotics tournament at Island Pacific Academy on January 17th. Our students
worked hard and did their best. The results for the teamwork ranking was #30 out of #39
teams and for the skills ranking was #13 out of #26 teams. This team was led by Mrs.
Ohira, Ms. Gamiao, and Mrs. Kishimoto. Our team was very fortunate to have parent
volunteers, Mr. Zaborski and Mr.Hanger. We appreciated all the support from our
Principal Heather Wilhelm, our technology teacher Mr. Nguyen, and parents. Our team
was very excited to participate in our very first competition and looking forward to more
to come.
What’s better than pizza? BOGO Pizza with a mission! That’s right, you can help the Hui
raise funds through the Papa John’s Aloha Carryout Card that lets you BUY ONE, GET
ONE FREE!
Here’s how it works:
When you get the Papa John’s Aloha Card Order form, purchase as many $10 Cards
as you like. You can get one for uncles, aunties, friends and neighbors. Use the Card
for up to ONE YEAR from the month of the first use. Get one large or medium pizza
FREE when you buy one at regular price for Carryout only!
With each card you buy, SEVEN dollars gets returned to the Hui for our music, art,
technology and library programs, as well as other projects for our kids.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy those great Papa John’s Pizzas, knowing that you’re
helping enhance our children’s education at Mililani Uka!
Cards will be available for purchase starting February 2nd until February 27th. Keep a
lookout for the blue order form in your child’s homework folder or backpack. Order
forms are also available at the front office or to download on our website at
www.huiomililaniuka.org
As always, mahalo nui loa for supporting our children’s education!
Getting to know you!
Every month we would like to feature one of our staff members in our new
getting to know you section of our newsletter. The featured staff member for
this edition will be our very own SASA (School Administrative Services
Assistant), Ms. Jo-Ann Chang. Ms. Chang has been an office clerk at Mililani
Uka Elementary School since 1989. She remembers when our school had 2
campuses because we had 1300 students in the school, and used to go up to 6th
grade. Ms. Chang is a graduate of Pearl City High School and also graduated
from LCC with a degree in Secretarial Science. Ms. Chang says, “I love to see
our former students grow, move on and come back to visit, sometimes they
help out as office monitors.” In her free time she loves to go shopping and
spend time with her dog. Some of her favorite things are, Disney’s 101
Dalmations, Japanese food, and playing Tsum Tsum. Ms. Chang does
everything in our front office from answering phone calls, to taking student
lunch payments and taking care of our staff’s HR needs. She says that her
mantra is, “Enjoy life day by day.” Ms. Chang’s co-workers say she is very
helpful and will try to solve any problem and figure things out. We hope you
enjoyed getting to know Ms. Chang. Mahalo! For all you do at our school.
Be on the look out for our next featured staff member in our “Getting to know
you” section of the Talk Story.
WE WANT YOU, because HUI CAN
DO IT!
This has been an amazing, fun---filled year with great
activities like Fall Fest, Family Holiday Night and a
Movie Night where our entire Uka Ohana gathered
and shared the joy. We, as the
Executive Board of the Hui O’ Mililani Uka have been honored and proud to
serve the parents and children of our school, raising funds for our
classrooms, music, art and technology programs. We have seen so many
members of our extended ohana participate by giving their time, money, and
love to support our children.
Now we are asking you to do so again, but in a very particular way.
Several of our current Board members will be retiring at the end of this school
year, after combined years of service and effort for our school. That means
that our Executive Board is in dire need of assistance in order for the Hui O’
Mililani Uka to continue to thrive, grow and continue to provide the activities
and programs that enrich our children’s lives. We are currently looking for
Officers in ALL positions, bearing in mind that for our PTO to continue we
MUST HAVE a President, Treasurer and Secretary, AT THE VERY MINIMUM.
It is an investment of time, and your individual gifts when you participate on
the Board, but it is so very worthwhile. You have direct impact on the decision
making for our entire Hui (yes, everyone with a child here at Uka is an integral
part of our Hui), and you are entrusted to listen to the voices of our ohana and
represent them. You work as a team, and you make our children’s school
experience better.
So, consider this open invitation to submit your nomination for Treasurer,
Secretary, President, Vice---President, or School Community Council
Representative. The Hui Board Nomination Form will be sent home the first
week in February and will also be available on our website to download at
www.huiomililaniuka.org
Help us keep our family activities going and our programs funded. Volunteer
because WE WANT YOU, and HUI CAN DO IT!
Mililani High School Visits Mililani Uka Elementary School The Mililani High School Choir performed for our students on Monday January 26,
2015. The whole school gathered in the cafeteria to be serenaded by the angelic
voices of the MHS choir. Under the direction of Keane Ishii, the Choir sang many
songs and gave our students motivational talks about pursuing their dreams. Many of
the choir performers shared stories from their elementary school days and how they
never gave up on their passion, like sports and singing. The choir members also
talked about how students should pursue all of their dreams and become involved in
many different activities. The inspiring story of one student who is an athlete
(basketball captain) and a member of the chorus was compared to the story of Troy
Bolton from Disney’s famous High School Musical. This comparison really helped our
students relate. The passion for singing and bringing joy with their voices was
apparent on the performers faces and through their beautiful song choices for our
students. The Choir even sang Happy Birthday to several of our students who were
asked to come forward and be recognized. Thank you to the Mililani High School
Choir, instructor Keane Ishii and music director Kristi Higuchi. Mahalo!
Uka Event Calendar
January 2014
26-31Week B- Yearbook Buddy Pictures
26
Fifth Grade AINA Nutrition
Lesson
29
Gr. 2 HTY
Gr. 4 Lo’i
30
Gr. 2 Aina lesson
31 School 1:1 Garage sale fundraiser
February
2-7 Week A- CHARACTER COUNTS
WEEK
2 SCC Meeting 5 PM- Library
4
Wear Red for Drug Free Schools
5 Wear Purple for PHP
Hui Meeting 5 PM in
PCNC Papa John’s
Night- Eat Pizza
6 Wear Blue for Uka
Spirit HI 5 Recycle
Collection Gr. 1
KidFit
7 CHARACTER COUNTS!
CELEBRATIONTown Center of Mililani 10-1pmEgret CHORUS at 10:45
9-13 Week B
9
Book Fair begin
11
Book Fair Parent night 5-8pm
12
Gr. K to Chinatown
13
SC to Olaloa
Book Fair end
16-21
Week A
16
President’s Day- No School
17
Gr.4 Lo’i
18
New Student/Group/ Make-up Photos
20
Assembly Lion Dance PS-Gr.2 830am
Gr.3-5 900am
MHS Carnival 5pm-11pm
21
MHS Carnival 11am-11pm
22
MHS Carnival 11am-6pm
February 9th – 13th
Mon/Tues/Thurs 8AM3:30PM Family Night:
Mystery Reader
Wednesday, February 11th 5:008:00 PM Library
Save the date for Mililani Uka’s May
Day
Celebration on Friday May
22, 2015.
In anticipation of our school’s May Day
celebration, we would ask the Uka Ohana to
nurture and save sources of flowers and
greenery for the upcoming event. We are
looking for hardy flowers and greenery
such as: antheriums, orchids, heleconias,
gingers, palm fronds, ti leaves and ferns.
Drop off for greenery will be on Wednesday
May 20, 2015. Please look for more
information coming soon. Mahalo