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Nu'uanu News
Nu'uenu Elementary School
3055 Puiwa Ln., Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422 website: http://ww.nuuanu.k12.hLus/
November 2010
Message from the Principal
I would like to thank all of you for attending the Parentffeacher Conferences. My hope is you learned more
about your child, teacher, school, and how best to help and encourage your child so that they can become successful
students and individuals.
With Thanksgiving approaching, I again was thinking about what I should be thankful for at school. With little
need to think about it, it's obvious that parental support and my staff are-the greatest factors that makes Nuuanu such a
successful schoo!.
First, I want to thank my entire staff. All are hard working, diligent, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile in
order to help all our students. No one grumbles about having to do more work than another, they work long hours and
not get compensated for it, and in fact, most are willing to do a little extra. This quality is hard to find at many schools
so this must be acknowledged whenever possible ... Thank You!
It is only with direct family support that a child will succeed and this success reflects positively on the school.
All our parents are very supportive of our efforts and cooperate with us fully. They share information with us, even
though sometimes it can be painful to talk about, but it is only by working together that we can help all our students
succeed. If you were not aware of it, we are one of 15 schools statewide that has been nominated for Blue Ribbon
consideration. It is a great honor that we have won twice previously. This award only goes to schools that have made
academic' gains in the Hawaii State Assessment test. Thank you for helping your child.
Not all families are thankful during this time of the year. Unfortunately some families cannot provide their
children with all the material goods that students need. In prior years I have requested that our ohana help those schools
who have many families in need of basic goods such as food, gently used slippers and footwear, toys and clothes, and all
of you have given more than I thought possible! You have brightened the lives of so many children and families at
Makaha (three times), Palolo (three times) and Kalihi- Waena schools. It is that time of the year again to start thinking of
these less fortunate families, but this year my request will be selfish.
Over the past five years our school demographics has changed due to NCLB mandates and the down turn in the
economy. When I first came to here we had only about 15 students that were on free or reduced meals. This number
has grown steadily and we now have 35 students qualifying for free meals and an additional 10 who are on a reduced fee
schedule. My request is that this year we help our ohana and students.
A flyer will be sent home soon explaining this in more detail, but our goal is to have those families who can
afford it to donate gift certificates and the school will then distribute them to these families in need. These certificates
can be from McDonalds, Burger King, Longs, Zippy's, Wal-Mart, Foodland, etc., and can be from $5 to whatever you
wish to give. If you plan to give a large amount then purchase certificates in $5, $10 or $20 amounts. We also ask that
they not be from toy stores or where you need to be a member, like Sam's Club and Costco, and be from where the child
will be the beneficiary of the certificate so Jamba Juice yes, Starbuck's no.
We need to make all our families thankful for being at Nuuanu and our ohana and that we share not only our
academic successes but care deeply for our children and families as well.
We will have many rough roads and time ahead, but if we work together we will make this journey an exciting
and successful one. To all ...
Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
November News - Nu'uanu Elementary School
James Toyooka, Principal - Lori Yamada, Editor, PCNC

STUDENT COUNCIL CORNER -+ -+ -+ -+ -+ -+ -+ -+
Aloha from Cameron, Taylin, Mason and Kyra, the Student Council officers!
What is Student Council? Student Council is a group of students from 3rd - 5th grade.
We work together to make this school better or more fun. We also do altruistic activities for the
school and people in need. Altruistic means doing something for someone without expecting
anything in return.
Trick-or- Treat for UNICEF is our first altruistic activity of the year. Trick-or- Treat for
UNICEF is collecting donations on Halloween for children without fresh water and medicine
around the world. We hope you choose to participate - be on the lookout for your orange
collection boxes.
In November we plan on doing Nu 'uanu "Thanks" Giving. It just costs a quarter to send
messages of thanks to anybody at Nu'uanu School. The money collected will support our 3B's
program at Nu'uanu School.
Be sure to watch out for other upcoming events! If you have questions or suggestions for
us please see us at recess.
Sincerely,
The Student Council Officers
MAHALO!
Flu Clinic - October 15 - Sally Moses, Health Aide
Number of shots and sprays - 274. Many thanks to the coordinated efforts that made our flu clinic a
success. Our consulting Public Health Nurse was amazed at how smoothly the morning went. We
couldn't have pulled it off without everyone's help, from our library temporarily turning into a c1iniccustodians
setting up and breaking down tables, teachers passing out and collecting forms, making sure
students had I.D. 's, etc. A special mahalo to the Kamehameha Lions Club for providing 8 volunteers
which made this year's clinic run even smoother.
Campus Beautification - October 16
Almost 90 students, family members, and community volunteers invaded the Nu'uanu campus to paint
the campus in rainbow colors. Many thanks to Chair Harold Campbell (lwalani, Gr.2) for coordinating
this yearly effort. The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and American Savings Bank provided many volunteers
and made the work day pleasurable. A special treat of Starbucks coffee and pastries greeted the volunteers
in the morning thanks to a wonderful donor. The next campus beautification is scheduled on March 5,
2011. Please mark your calendars!
Kupuna Day - September 22
Thank you to Student Council Advisor Colleen Skrimstad and members for their help in guiding family
and guests to their luncheon locations: Cameron Woods - President, Taylin Park - Vice President, Kyra
Yamauchi - Treasurer, Mason Morishige - Secretary, Caitlyn Kadooka, Sam Matsuzaki, Tyler Takahashi,
Sydnie Wong, Chloe Kealoha, Julie Yamada, Jake Tsuchiyama, Marisah Goo, Fay Ichikawa, Taryn
Imano, Lauren Arakaki, Coby Chock, Madison Moriwake, and Isaac Hokama.
Awesome Student Helpers
Natalie and Emily in the 5 th Grade spent their afternoon last month helping with the distribution of the
newsletter. They were organized, worked together well, and needed very little supervision. Way to Go!
November News - Nu'uanu Elementary School
James Toyooka, Principal- Lori Yamada Editor, PCNC

HELP WANTED
Notes from our Librarian - Jeroldine Chun, Librarian
Judges or volunteers are needed for the Lego League tournament on November zo" at Kalakaua Middle
from 8:00 a.m. Please let Principal Toyooka, Kelvin Chun or Iknow as soon as possible. Also,
volunteers are needed in the library to help shelve books. Please contact Jeroldine Chun if you are
available to help.
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Lost and Found in Cafeteria
The Nu'uanu School office has accumulated boxes oflost and found items. Please check the boxes in
cafeteria stage area for your lost items. If they are not claimed in two weeks, the boxes will be donated to
a local charity.
NTV Broadcasting
Twice a month members of the Nu'uanu Technology Group produces and broadcasts a television show
called NTY. The NTV members are practicing all the different duties including broadcasters, book
reviewers, and weather reporters. Many are new. The October 29 th broadcast was directed and produced
by: Mark Ushiroda H-2, H-l Kona Hinojosa, H-2 Joeyiee de Laura, Book Reviewers: 1-1 Victoria
Peguese, 1-2 Austin Akana, Weather Reporters: B-2 Sarah Kirimitsu, B-2 Connor Chanhboury. Next
Stop - CNN or MSNBC!!
TECHNOLOGYNEWS FLASH! - Kelvin Chun, Technology
Nuuanu School is fortunate to receive a pilot grant for the Everyday Mathematics
online games program.
Games are an integral part of the Everyday Mathematics program. EM Games (K-5)
offers popular computer games that make basic skills practice fun.
These grade-level appropriate games provide practice with concepts and basic
skills; build computational and math fluency; and add a little friendly competition to
help motivate learning.
Passwords located at:
http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/EveryOayMath/edm.html
Visit the school site or the following link:
https:llwww.everydaymathonline.com/studenClogin.html
COMMUNITY
HAPPENINGS
Girl Scouts Project - CFL Light Bulb exchange targeted for November. Blue Planet Foundation will
be providing compact fluorescent light bulbs for families to exchange their incandescent lgith bulbs.
Project is meant to teach students about energy conservation and provide a community service
Zumba Fitness Classes - Nu'uanu Elementary Gym - Thursdays 5:30-6:30, starting 10/4 - $8 per class
or $65 for 10 classes + 2 free passes to use or share. Try it free on 1114& 12/2.
American Saving Bank - Bank for Education - Open a new qualifying account at the Liliha
Branch of American Savings Bank and your school will receive $25. An additional $100 000 will be
awarded to the school with the most designations overall. Competition will run through November 26.
Classroom with the most referrals will win a pizza party. www.asbhawaii.comlBankjor_Education
November News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James Toyooka, Principal- Lori Yamada Editor, PCNC

Nu'uanu School Technology Update
Kelvin Chun, Multimedia Learning Center Facilitator
Multimedia Learning Center (MLC)
What is the Multimedia Learning Center (MLC)? Formerly known as the Library, an exciting concept evolved at Nu 'uanu School
to support the students, teachers, staff, and the community in providing support staff (Kelvin Chun, MLC Facilitator and Jeroldine
Chun, Librarian), print material and technology (multimedia, video, telecommunication/internet, and robotics).
The 21 st Century is here and Hawai' i's children will need to grow as life-long learners in a society evolving around technological
innovations. The MLC should be seen as the hub of the school, offering students and teachers an abundance of appropriate
learning resources in varied formats. It is an extension of the classroom and includes centers for technology, multi-media, internet,
video production, robotics and library print material. The major components of the MLC are 1) the integration of library services
and resources, and multimedia technology, 2) the provision of on-going staff development, and 3) the restructuring of the
philosophical framework of the library multimedia center.
It is also a place where students may explore more fully classroom subjects that interest them, expand their imagination, delve into
areas of personal interest, and develop the ability to think clearly, critically, and creatively about the resources they have chosen to
read, hear, or view. The MLC provides a setting where students develop skills they will need as adults to locate, analyze, evaluate,
interpret, and communicate information and ideas in an information-rich world
Testing
Technology will be used for testing such as Hawaii State Assessment (HSA), Data for School Improvement (DSI)/ Assessment
Item Bank DSI, and the Curriculum Based Measurement math assessment (CBM).
Destiny - Library Electronic Catalog
Nu 'uanu Elementary School has an on-line electronic catalog system for all books in the library and resource links. Please visit
the school website: http://www.Nu·nanu.kI2.hi.usland click on "Nu'uanu School Library - Destiny"
Mahalo to 'Atkane 0 Nu 'uanu -
For providing the technological infrastructnre for the students. This past year, 'Aikane 0 Nu 'uanu provided funds for the following
purchases:
10 MacBook laptops
2 iPod touch 32GB (4th generation) (for video/picture
10 iPad Wi-Fi 32GB
10 iPad Keyboard Dock
taking/multimedia)
40 Nu 'uanu School 50th Anniversary T-Shirts (for
10 iPad lOW USB Power Adapter
10 iPad Case
technology club, robotics team, advisors)
Robotics: LEGO® MlNDSTORMS® Education NXT base & NXT Intelligent Brick Technology Resource Sets
Grants Mahalo
./ Nu'uanu School also received a $500 grant from Hawaii State FCU which will be used to obtain more robotics. HSFCU
recognizes and appreciates the extraordinary effort and sacrifice that Hawaii's public school teachers provide to our
community .
./ Nu'uanu School received two ROClFriends grants and which enables all students to learn robotics and our participation
in the LEGO Robotics competition. Visit: http://www.Nuuanu.k12.hi.usINuuanuweb/robot!body/jrrobot.html
http://www.nunanu.k12.hi.uslNunanuweb/robot!body/Robotics2html
Please vote/or Nu'uanu School- Clorox: Power a Bright Future Grant 10/5/10 -11/1/10
From October 5 through November 1, 2010, the public will have the opportunity to vote online for the program they believe
will make the biggest difference at a school. The program that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the
$50,000 grand-prize grant, and the next top vote-getter in each category (Learn, Play and Create) will each be awarded a
$20,000 grant. Visit the school site link: http://www.Nunanu.k12.hi.usINunanuweb/Clorox%20GrantiClorox Grant.html
Each person or each email address is eligible to vote one time per day. During the voting phase, nominators Om visit the
Promote Your School Nomination page on the site with tips on how to encourage votes, like sharing on Facebook and an e-
mail to send to friends and family members. The final decision is up to America.
FIRST and JUNIOR LEGO League Competitions - November zo" and December tt"
http://www.hawaiifll.orgl
FIRST LEGO League: a regional competition for students ages 9-14 from 19 schools. Students will try out for the robotics
team and compete in the First Lego League on November 20 at Kalakaua Middle School. Students program a Smart Move

Robot giving first-hand experience in getting a sensor-equipped vehicle (your robot) to gain access to places ~d things,
while avoiding or surviving impacts, all in a test environment. They also will do research and make a presentation on
biomedical engineering and answer design questions from the judges.
JUNIOR FIRST LEGO League: captures the interest of the youngest learners at FIRST. Teams are comprised of 2-6
children, ages 6-9. Students will participate at the Blaisdell Center on December 11, 2010. They will build a model, present a
poster and share their knowledge and experiences.
Achieve 3000's KidBiz 3000 - Home Edition
This is our school-wide Reading Improvement Program for every Nu'uanu School student in grades 2-5. There are currently
over 230 DOE public schools K-12 in Hawaii using either KidBiz or TeenBiz. Each day, KidBiz3000 sends your child a
current events article. Every student in the class gets the same basic article, but the content is customized to match each
child's own reading level. The article comes with a variety of fun activities to improve your child's comprehension,
vocabulary and writing skills. Please ask your child to show you this program as it can be accessed at home - or anywhere a
computer is connected to the Internet by going to: http://www.Nuuanu.kI2.hi.us/
The Home Edition keeps parents closely involved in their child's progress, enabling parents to monitor, reinforce literacy
skills at home and also to communicate with their child and child's teacher via the TeenBiz email.This is a great way to build
the ParentIHome Reading Connection.
Your Achieve3000 account allows you to stay in contact with your child and his teachers. Log on to your e-mail each week
for a printable Conversation Guide. There is a brief summary of each daily article and guided questions to help spark
engaging discussions about real-world topics at home.
Here is your login information for KidBizi Achieve 3000:
You will now be able to access the data for child using the same login. Site login:
http://web.kidbiz3000.coml or https:/lwww.kidbiz3000.bi:zl
Ask for child's login (child should know):
Example login: Firstname.Lastname Password example: child's password
Parent's login will be as follows: Get code thru Student's Account
Parent Guide: KidBiz 3000 Home Edition
Planet Turtle
Nu'uanu School was fortunate to receive a pilot program MacmillanlMcGraw-HilI for grades K-3 to utilize the software:
http://www.planetturtle.comlVisit the school website for log-in and password information for specific grade level.
Planet Turtle is a virtual world where children can interact with their peers in a protected Web enviromnent by developing
online animal-based character avatars and completing learning "challenges" that progress as their skills improve. The
program allows teachers to instantly assess the proficiency level of a particular student - giving teachers actionable data that
allows them to differentiate their instruction based on the individual needs of each student. Game types range from strategybased
to racing the clock, and players earn rewards of new features and an ever-expanding world. Planet Turtle and other
programs from the Center for Digital Innovation help teach 21st century learning skills by cultivating high-level critical
thinking and Internet-based problem-solving.
VMath Live
A new event has been created similar to World Math Day. All students at Nu'uanu School has been uploaded for this event:
Visit the school site and click on:
Passwords for students: http://www.nuuanu.kI2.hi.uslnuuanuwebIl0-11lmathletesimath.html
and students can learn activities and challenge others in the USA.
The American Math Challenge: http://www.americanmathchallenge.com!
VmathLive aligns to the Common Core Standards - VmathLive aligns to the Common Cores Standards and provides
students with additional practice in essential math skills and problem-solving strategies. During the American Math
Challenge, students may notice a few terms that are unfamiliar, such as the topic of "surds," which is the word for square
roots in other countries. This is because the event is hosted by Mathletics. When you purchase VmathLive, however, all the
topics align with the standard math topics taught in your everyday classroom.
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News from our Counselor, Kristie Davis
Private School Applications
At Nuuanu School we want to help our students pursue their academic
'::2~e~~~ goals. We understand that this may sometimes include applying to private
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schools. Although we are a public school, we will provide the extra
service of assisting with this process. Requests for report card and test
score copies may be submitted to Ms. Kristie Davis, Counselor, with the
following for each private school:
For copies of report cards and test results:
1. A Consent for Release of Information form (provided by the private school) signed by
parent. Important: Please indicate submission deadlines on the form.
2. An envelope addressed to the private school with postage stamps (2 for a standardsized
envelope, 3 for a manila envelope).
For letters of recommendation:
1. Give letter of recommendation requests directly to your child's teachers and/or service
club advisors at least one month in advance. Attach a stamped envelope addressed to
the private school for each letter requested.
Nuuanu School's 3B and Perfect Attendance Students for the
First Quarter
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for being respectful, responsible,
safe, most improved, and/or having perfect attendance (no absences or tardies) for the first
quarter. Way to go!
Be Respectful
8rix Kozuki (81), Trislyn Maeda (B1), Jonovin Butcher-Hewett (B2), Kayla Wong (C1), Ethan
Blauer (C1), Courtney Wong (C2), Matthew Fujioka (C2), Sheany Chung (01), Noah Lagon
(01), Elyse Suzuki (02), Chenoa Chock (E1), Ashton Lee (E1), Madison Chibana (E2), Leila
Hirayama (E2), Phoebe Hayashi (F1), Sophia Taniguchi (11), Brianna Wong (11), Gage
Minamoto (12), Megan Kiyuna (12), Camerynn Keahi (G1), Matthew Saffery, Jr. (G1), Fharoh
Omick (G2), Celina Bhandari (G2), Hula Crisostomo (H1), Lauren Arakaki (H1), Natalie
Donahue (H2)
Be Responsible
Liko Acoba (B1), Jada Lee (B1), Tessa Onaga (B2), Elliana Abcede (C1), Sean Weiss (C1),
Carin Matsuzaki (C2), Koa Miller (C2), Timothy Hata (01), Jessilyn Wong (01), Rylie Shaniyo
(02), David "Nainoa" Visperas (E1), Kasydie Park (E1), Jazmin Horio (E2), Ryden Shigeta (E2),
Ashton Ellis (F1), Maile McGuinn (11), Kolten Tani (11), Jennalyn Wong (12), Courtney Arume
(12), Lowen Femandes (G1), Taylor Venenciano (G1), Jacob Tokuhama (G2), Maya Nakamura
(G2), Jaren Pinera (H1), Emily Moriyama (H2)
Be Safe
Jonathan Tsubota (81), Shevy White (81), Kanoelani Bahilot (B2), Karisse Imai-Hirata (C1),
Kainalu Kealoha (C1), Sean Furuta (C2), Cherisse Wong (C2), Adam Martines (01), Ku'ulei
Fung (D1), Jaaelynn sutcner-newen (02), Mattnew Klrlmltsu (E1), sKylar Hayasnl (E1), LaUrel
Nishina (E2), Bridgette Barbosa (E2), Emma Peters (F1), Caitlyn Kadooka (11), Myla Doane (11),
Hokulani Kahapea (12), Ethan Chu (12), Jake Tsuchiyama (G1), Kaylin Lai (G1), Cheyenne
Roque (G2), Fay Ichikawa (G2), Coby Chock (H1), Kyra Yamauchi (H2)

Most Improved
Kyson Aponte-Stone (01), Jaime Bhattacharyya (02), Zoe Hamada (E1), Kenna Higa (E1),
Colby Uetake (E2), Tyler Kam (E2), Alexander Castro (F1), Samuel Matsuzaki (11), Taylor
Tateyama (11), Emily Uetake (12), Tyler Takahashi (12), Kyle Ahuna-Lee (G1), Zachary Higa
(G1), Chase Akana (G2) , Caleb Bonilla (G2), Kaimanuwai "Bubba" Akana (H1), Vince Cui (H2)
Perfect Attendance
B1: Jordon Qin, Logan Otani, Gere Minamoto, Zaai Natividad, Jakob Soriano, Shevy White, Mia
Nishina; B2: Zaae Natividad, Connor Chanhboury, Dane Palimo'o, Kanoelani Bahilot, Ethan
Mina, Sarah Kirimitsu, Tessa Onaga, Lily Roberts, Kazu Yamada, Anson Oyama; C1: Jasmine
Chang, Maximus-Duke Montez, Sean Weiss, Ethan Blauer, Elliana Abcede, Carl Dethlefsen,
Reef Hangai, Kainalu Kealoha, Landi Luke, Jadelyn Ochimas, Kayla Wong, Alina Sparacio; C2:
Nakoa Young-Kingsbury, Benjamin Li, Nicole Donahue, Chase Kadooka, Elijah-Myles Saloma,
Cherisse Wong, Courtney Wong, Stephen Miller; 01: Ku'uleilaua'e Fung, Taylre Abe, Mia Kim,
Cody Chen, Austin Taniguchi, Harrison Onouye, Matthew Kaneshiro, James Saffery III,
Margaret "Meghan" Williams, Jessilyn Wong, Jason Takao; 02: Shane Eng, Dylan Chen, Dane
Keahi, Carys Murakami, Jaime Bhattacharyya, Connor Fry, Devin Hung, Jodi Yamane, Ayame
Matsuura, Mari Blossey, Luc Dethlefsen; E1: Jayden Murata, Kylie-Rae Abe, Jenna Balmilero,
Esther Wong, Haley Yanagisawa, Dana Omnes, Matthew Kirimitsu, Landon Asato, Ashlyn
Chang, Keila Okamura, Skylar Hayashi, Jayden Soriano, David "Nainoa" Visperas, Ashton Lee;
E2: Marissa Fukeda, Abigail Sheehan, Laurel Nishina, William "Keola" Brooks, Jazmin Horio,
Joshua Lee, Orion Medeiros, Kacey Yamane, Ryden Shigeta, Jaime-Lee Borja, Colby Uetake,
Alicen Young, Bridgette Barbosa, Tyler Kam; F1: Kalena Leong, Trevor Yamauchi, Ashton Ellis,
Kira Ferguson, Emma Peters, Summer Royal, Iwalani Campbell, Juliette Blauer, Alexander
Chu; 11:Jasmine "Kaeo" Hayashi, Tyra Hayashi, Adrian-Glenn Abcede, Tyler Ancheta, Caitlyn
Kadooka, Taylor Tateyama, Brianna Wong, Kanoa Hinojosa, Rylen Nakagawa, Myla Doane,
Kayla Oka, Jason "Jordan" Peel, Angelique Samiano-Rivera, Zoe Fernandes, Maile McGuinn,
Sophia Taniguchi, Joshua Machida, Cameron Flazer, Kailani Kritzler; 12: Nicholas Wu,
Emily Uetake, Courtney Arume, Gage Minamoto, Christian Mina, Krystyn Chang, Megan
Kiyuna, Rusty Nozoe, Hokulani Kahapea, Likolehua Fujiwara, Kailee Hung,
Joanne Eng, Zachary Qin, Isabella Chung, Jordan Abe, Cole Martinson, Jennalyn Wong, Chloe
Machida, Makayla Travens, Ethan Chu; G1: Sydnie Sambueno, Kaylin Lai, Kauaolilikoikalani
Moses, Taja Koch, JacRoy Nagato, Madison Medeiros, Matthew Saffery, Jr., Mika Maetani,
Jared Davis, Taylor Venenciano, Tracy Lin, Angelo Samiano-Rivera, Lowen Fernandes,
Daniella Omnes, Keoni Placourakis, Logan Brown; G2: Tate-John "TJ" Suzuki, Maya
Nakamura, Noah Nakamura, Baylee Leong, Rylen Uyeno, Chase Akana, Taryn Imano, Caleb
Williams, Rachel Inouye, Celina Bhandari, Rachel Yun, Jordan Hirayama, Kiana Okamura,
Anya Miranda; H1: Valerie Eng, Cameron Woods, Lauren Arakaki, Jace Oh, Justin Lau, Tiare
Rhoden, Samantha Mau, Dylan Funakoshi, Alan Norr, Cameron Miki, Konapiliahi Hinojosa,
Kaisen Nakagawa, Moana Kuba, Sommer Ramos, Korbin Haller; H2: Brandon Hayashi, Emily
Moriyama, Lina Dacanay, Juliana Chang, Zachary Hata, Caitlyn Akamine-Lii, Sean Sumida,
Isaac Hokama, Brock Cunningham, Matthew Chun, Mark Ushiroda, Nicklaus Kakazu, Natalie
Donahue, Zachary Tsubota, Jarett Nishijo, Madison Moriwake, Amanda Kurano
Also, congratulations to Jinny Aki (3 rd Grade Teacher), Lisa Nakamura (4 th Grade Teacher),
and Lynn Murakami (5 th Grade Teacher) for being selected as our 3B faculty and staff winners
for the first quarter!

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
The holidays are a special and joyous time of the year. It is also time to be
especially alert to the possibility of crime, and accidents. Statistics nationwide
shows that people are especially vulnerable to burglary, theft, and other type
of crimes during this hectic time of year. Taking that extra safety precaution
could make your holidays safer and happier.
SAFETY WHEN SHOPPING
• When arriving at the mall, attempt to park in busy well-lit areas. Always close your
car windows and lock your doors.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash use checks or credit cards when posable.
• Be careful when carrying purses and wallets. Carry your purse under your arm. If
posable keep wallets in an inside pocket, or use a fanny pack. If your purse is grabbed
by a thief, do not risk being hurt holding on to it. Let It Go!
• Do not carry too many packages, which would limit your vision and mobility.
• Be extremely careful using ATM machines. Use those in populated areas, and pay
attention to what's going on around you.
• In your vehicle, store all gifts and packages so the cannot be seen by persons passing
by. This applies to car phones, purses, briefcases and other valuables.
• Be aware that when you place gifts and purchases in your car that a thief maybe
watching. It may be wiser to move your car at that time.
• Remember to lock all doors and windows.
SAFETY AT HOME
• Don't display gifts or gifts boxes that can be seen through an open window.
• Write down the serial numbers of expensive items such as televisions and stereo
equipment. Take photographs of Jewelery. This allows the police to identify items as
yours if they are stolen and recovered.
• When selecting a Christmas tree, check for freshness, If the needles are falling, the tree
is too dry.
• Check the condition of lights and cords. If they are worn or frayed, replace them.
Never use indoor lights outdoors. .
• Check smoke alarm batteries and replace them if necessary.
• Make sure that your tree is never near an open flame such as a candle.

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10/15/2010

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