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October will be a short month, due to the fall intersession, but promises to be an eventful and important
one. With parent/teacher conferences and the first of our H.S.A testing starting, you and your teachers will
learn more about your child. Directions and lessons that need to be given, how well they understand all that
was previously taught to them, what can we do to reach those still struggling, etc., will be better known by the
parents and teachers by the end of this month.
School will find out that some students will require extra help, but please do not be alarmed if it is your
child. All students (and adults) learn at a different pace and depth from one another and this is not uncommon.
Most students just need a little push, smaller group setting, or repetition of work before they understand the
tasks and our goal is to find these students and help them so that they will become successful.
Students in grades 3 to 5 will be taking the H.S.A tests. Parents, please be sure that
your child gets a good night sleep before these tests. Testing will run from October 19 to
27 and tests are administered in the morning. Having a good night sleep, nutritious
breakfast and being at school on time will increase their chances of doing their best. If
one of these factors is skipped then it increases the likelihood that your child will not
perform to their full potential. Know that the results of these tests help their teachers in
planning future lessons to address areas of weaknesses or possible confusion.
This year's parent/teacher conferences, which run from Tuesday, October 25 to Monday,
November 7, will be a little different than in previous years. In the past, some parents could not make it to the
conferences, so to help with this issue we will be doing the following. If you are unable or do not need to meet
with your child's teacher you can simply check that box opting out of having a meeting. Just be aware that if
your child's teacher does have concerns then s/he will contact you for a conference. You and your child's
teacher will have probably been in communication since the start of the school year so there really shouldn't be
any surprises.
Campus Beautification will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a good
time to meet and work with parents that you probably have seen before but never had a chance to talk with.
Good way to make a new friend or find out that you are somehow related to them - Hawaii is small so
everybody knows or are related to somebody that you know too.
As the holiday season nears we will again be asking for donations or gifts for those families
who are struggling financially. Like last year we will be caring for our Nu'uanu ohana first. I
know participation in this will be as good as last year so I want to thank each of you in advance.
Details will be forthcoming in my next newsletter.
Here is an article I found that I'd like to share with you:
Kids Miss More School When Parents Smoke: Study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children whose parents smoke tend to miss more school than
their classmates with non-smoking parents -- possibly because of a higher rate of respiratory infections,
a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 3,100 families in a national survey, children who lived
with smokers missed an extra day out of the school year, on average.
They also tended to have more ear infections and "chest colds" than their peers did, and that
seemed to partly explain the link between household smoking and missed school days.
The findings, reported in the journal Pediatrics, do not prove that parents' smoking, itself,
leads to more absenteeism.
October News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal ~ Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

But they offer parents yet more incentive to quit the habit, according to Dr. Douglas E. Levy and colleagues at
Massachusetts General Hospital.
Health experts already recommend that kids be shielded from secondhand smoke, which can increase their risk of
respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, severe asthma and sudden infant death syndrome.
The new study is the first national look at how secondhand smoke might affect kids' school absences, according to
the researchers.
Using data from a 2005 government health survey, they found that 14 percent of households with 6 to 11-year-old
children had at least one smoker. That translates to 2.6 million children nationwide.
On average, children who lived with one or two smokers missed one to one and a half extra school days per year,
versus kids in smoke-free homes.
That difference is small. But Levy's team estimates that if secondhand smoke is the cause, it would account for
one quarter to one third of missed school days among kids who live with smokers.
The researchers found that parents in households with two smokers reported higher rates of chest colds and ear
infections in their kids -- two illnesses related to secondhand smoke exposure. And that partly accounted for the smokingabsenteeism
link.
"The health impact ofliving with a smoker is probably more extensive than our study shows, since the survey
only asked about three conditions associated with smoke exposure and we know there are several more," Levy said in a
news release.
"And since the absentee levels we report are averages," he added, "there probably are kids who miss much more
school because they live with smokers than our study found."
When children miss extra school days, the researchers say, it's not only the child who may be affected. If a parent
has to stay home from work, the family takes a fmancial hit.
The researchers estimate that the extra school absences linked to smoking cost parents $176 million in lost wages
in 2005 -- assuming a working parent stayed home each time a child was sick.
"Since almost half of the smoking households in our study had low incomes," Levy noted, "that impact may be
strongest on households least able to afford it."
"Overall," the researchers write, "these results illustrate the extent of tobacco's impact on child and family wellbeing,
highlighting academic disadvantage and fmancial burden in families in which parents smoke."
SOURCE: bit.ly/q64NAg Pediatrics, online September 5, 2011. NEW YORK Tue Sep 6, 2011 3 :41pm EDT
NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELOR - Kristie Davis
Private School Applications
Requests for report card and test score copies may be submitted
with the following for each private school:
to Ms. Kristie Davis, Counselor,
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 standard-sized envelope, 3 for a manila
envelope).
For letters of recommendation:
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.
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Hawaii State Assessment
This October, the online version of the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) will be administered to grades 3, 4, and 5 in the
areas of Reading and Mathematics. Please see the attached calendar for specific testing dates. Additional information
about the HSA was provided to parents in Grades 3-5 in September.
The website www.alohahsa.org is open to parents and students and is an excellent resource if you have questions about
the HSA and/or would like access to sample test items. Please follow the instructions below if you are interested in
October News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal © Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

viewing or having your child practice HSA items at home. You may also contact Ms. Kristie Davis, Counselor,
questions.
with any
Accessing Online HSA Practice Items at Home
Your child will have opportunities to practice HSA items online at school. For additional practice at home, please follow the
steps below:
1) Go to www.alohahsa.org and download the Secure Browser onto your computer (there's a free download link on the
homepage).
2) Launch the Secure Browser.
3) From there, your child may sign-in to the Training Test as a "Guest" (to access practice test items) and/or click on the
"Interactive Tools" link (to practice skills for interactive test items).
Nuuanu School's 38 and Perfect Attendance Students for 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
B1: Kailey Furuta, Marques Fukeda; B2: Tobi Toyooka, Alee Yim; C1: Mohailani Peloso; C2: Dayson
Hashimoto, Kainalu Kealoha; 01: Liko Acoba, Hailey Facuri; 02: Jonovin Butcher-Hewett, Kanoelani
Bahilot; E1: Chase Kadooka, Noah Lagon; E2: Jason Takao; F1: Matthew Fujioka; 11: Phoebe
Hayashi, Shealee Sterenberg; 12:Jenna Balmilero, Alicen Young; G1: Ashley Murashige, Emily
Uetake; G2: Kayla Oka,
Hokulani Kahapea; H1: Noah Nakamura, Emily Wong; H2: Avery Kageyama, Maya Nakamura
Be Responsible
B1: Mikayla Julian, Kalamaku Chock; B2: Landon Lau, Rylan Taguchi; C1: Jade McGuinn;
C2: Logan Domingo, Taylor Imano; 01: Connor Chanhboury, Jada Lee; 02: Sean Weiss, Tessa
Onaga; E1: Cherisse Wong, Courtney Wong; E2: Kelsie Inouye; F1: Ian Kozuki; 11: Madison
Chibana, Kasydie Park; 12: Jazmin Horio, Colby Uetake; G1: Maile McGuinn, Ashley Arakaki; G2:
Courtney Arume, Brianna Wong; H1: Tracy Lin, Matthew Saffery; H2: Taylor Venenciano, Jake
Tsuchiyama
Be Safe
81: Mindy Vasquez, Hunter Marumoto; 82: Leah Chong, Lilinoe Stupplebeen; C1: Noah Murashige;
C2: Trislyn Maeda, Kanoa Leong; 01: Ashley Matsuura, Dane Palimo'o; 02: Maiyah Wong, Gere
Minamoto; E1: Elyse Suzuki, Jadelynn Butcher-Hewett; E2: Corin Matsuzaki; F1: Paige Oh;
11:Chenoa Chock, Hunter Young; 12: Emma Peters, David "Nainoa" Visperas; G1: Gage Minamoto,
Jennalyn Wong; G2: Chloe Machida, Emily Miyashiro; H1: Lowen Fernandes, Fay Ichikawa; H2:
Caleb Bonilla
Most Improved
82: Talia Chinn, Noa Wong; C1: Skyy Sekimoto; 01: Alina Sparacio, Aidan Hart; E1: Nicole
Donahue, Christian Millan; E2: Kyle Bueche; F1: Ari Smith; 11: Leila Hirayama, Jayden Soriano; 12:
Alise Matsumura, Jacey Hughes; G1: Cameron Flazer, Chance Ganzon; G2: Jason "Jordan" Peel,
Tyler Ancheta; H1: Daniella Omnes, Cedric "Pomai" Velasco; H2: JacRoy Nagato, Rylen Uyeno
October News· Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal ~ Lori K. Yamada, peNC, Editor

Perfect Attendance
61: Kaleb Fung, Kailey Furuta, Kawika Li, Kylie-Elizabeth Louie, Londyn Marks, Andrew Onodera,
Mindy Vasquez; 82: Madison Calle, Talia Chinn, Kai Ferguson, Jameson Huang, Landon Lau, Devin
Le Blanc, Elias Sopi, Alee Vim; C1: Mitchel Doane, Nathaniel Kurano, Jade McGuinn, Noah
Murashige, Kirsten Sakaue-Mito, Gage Tani, Karli Vo; C2: Chase Aguinaldo, Logan Domingo,
Dayson Hashimoto, Nicholas Kaneshiro, Kainalu Kealoha, Trislyn Maeda, Rekell Masaki, Ethan Mina,
Jordon Qin, Italia Sopi, Ann Marie Tobin; 01: Connor Chanhboury, Jared Helenihi-Aweau, Jonathan
Lau, Dane Palimo'o, Krystal Tada, Shevy White, Elijah Wong; 02: Elliana Abcede, Kanoelani Bahilot,
Jasmine Chang, Kylie Chock, Gere Minamoto, Zaai Natividad, Tessa Onaga, Logan Otani, Sean
Weiss, Maiyah Wong; E1: Jadelynn Butcher-Hewett, Shane Eng, Sean Furuta, Chase Kadooka,
Noah Lagon, Camryn Lai, Christian Millan, James Saffery III, Elyse Suzuki, Austin Taniguchi,
Cherisse Wong, Jessilyn Wong, Jodi Yamane; E2: Mari Blossey, Dylan Chen, Timothy Hata, Kelsie
Inouye, Eric Kim, Mia Kim, Corin Matsuzaki, Noelle Nagaishi, Jason Takao, Nakoa Young-Kingsbury;
F1: Taylre Abe, Cody Chen, Connor Fry, Kendall Kageyama, Matthew Kaneshiro, Dane Keahi, Ian
Kozuki, Paige Oh; 11: Landon Asato, Bridgette Barbosa, William "Keola" Brooks, Iwalani Campbell,
Ashlyn Chang, Kira Ferguson, Joshua Lee, Jayden Murata, Nicholas Nagaishi, Dana Omnes,
Kasydie Park, Jayden Soriano, Kacey Yamane, Perry Yim, Hunter Young; 12: Kylie-Rae Abe, Jenna
Balmilero, Nicholas "Alika" Brooks, Ethan Dela Rosa, Caleb Helenihi-Aweau, Kenna Higa, Jacey
Hughes, Tyler Kam, Richard Kim, Summer Royal, Ryden Shigeta, Colby Uetake, Esther Wong,
Trevor Yamauchi, Alicen Young; G1: Ashley Arakaki, Myla Doane, Joanne Eng, Kailee Hung, Megan
Kiyuna, Kailani Kritzler, Maile McGuinn, Christian Mina, Gage Minamoto, Ashley Murashige, Rylen
Nakagawa, Victoria Peguese, Zachary Qin, Joey Talbo, Kolten Tani, Jennalyn Wong, Nicholas Wu;
G2: Adrian-Glenn Abcede, Jordan Abe, Austin Akana, Courtney Arume, Krystyn Chang, Isabella
Chung, Cole House, Caitlyn Kadooka, Joshua Kam, Cailey Lee, Samuel Matsuzaki, Emily Miyashiro,
Kayla Oka, Jason "Jordan" Peel, Ronald Pham, Taylor Tateyama, Matthew Vasquez, Brianna Wong,
Isaiah Wong, Sydney Wong; Hi: Matthew Collis, Lansen Fung, Zachary Higa, Fay Ichikawa, Taryn
Imano, Rachel Inouye, Camerynn Keahi, Kaylin Lai, Noah Nakamura, Kiana Okamura, Daniella
Omnes, Keoni Placourakis, Matthew Saffery Jr., Cedric "Pomai" Velasco, Caleb Williams, Emily
Wong, Rachel Yun; H2: Celina Bhandari, Caleb Bonilla, Logan Brown, Avery Kageyama, Jake
Kubota, Baylee Leong, Mika Maetani, Zoe Minakami, Maya Nakamura, Jordan Ramos, Sydnie
Sambueno, Tate-John Suzuki, Jacob Tokuhama, Taylor Venenciano
Also, congratulations to Mr. James Toyooka (Principal), Ms. Dayle Hoopai (Grade 1 Teacher), and
Ms. Lynn Weir (Part-Time Teacher) for being selected as our 3B faculty and staff winners for the first
quarter.
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Birthday Books - Jeroldine Chun, Librarian
Big Mahalo to all of the following students who made a donation to the Library Birthday Book program!
Hau'oli la Hanau !!!!
Ashley Arakaki
AUGUST
Gage Tani
Keoni Placourakis
Benjamin Li
Andrew Onodera
JUNE
Rylan Taguchi
Noah Nakamura
Maya Nakamura
Ethan Dela Rosa
JULY
Kasydie Park
Chloe-Lynn Smith
Nicholas AJika Brooks
William
Keola Brooks
Grant Lau
Haley Yanagisawa
Hope Kahoaka
Taylor Imano
SEPTEMBER
Na'i Isaacs Mahuka-
Iwaki
October News - Nuuanu Elementarv School
James T. Toyooka, Principal ~ Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor
Meghan Williams
Kiana K. Okamura
Tyra J. Hayashi
Madison Callo
Madisyn Ann Goto
Likolehua
Fujiwara
Ayame Matsuura

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - Kelvin Chun, Technology Teacher
On behalf of the students and staff at Nu'uanu Elementary School, thank you to Aikane 0 Nuuanu, for the
generous recent contribution to the technology program:
1. Blank DVD-R w I sleeve (4 packs of 100) - to be used for the 2011-2012 Highlights of Nu'uanu Elementary School
DVDs
2. Wired mouse for laptops (30 each) - to add additional mouse assistance for the laptops
3. Purchase of eSIS/CTClleased computers (Thinkpad R400 @15 each) - purchase option on leased laptops used by
teachers for student grading
4. Apple Wireless Airport Device for Laptop Connectivity {16 each} - replace defective/aging wireless devices necessarily
for laptops for curriculum/testing
5. CCTV sound upgrade - improve the sound quality of the school television system.
Nu'uanu Elementary School will benefit from your contribution both now and in the future. In times of limited
resources, contributions such as the above make an incredible difference in what's available to our students.
Aikane 0 Nu'uanu and is comprised of our parents, faculty and staff members. They provide support and
assistance to continuously improve the quality of education that we have at Nu'uanu Elementary School. The mission of
Aikane 0 Nu'uanu ("Friends of Nu'uanu") is to foster a spirit of "chana" between students, parents, faculty, staff and the
community surrounding Nu'uanu Elementary School. They sponsor fundraising events such as the fall fundraiser and the
very popular Family Fun Night.
Aikane 0 Nuuanu also encourages volunteerism to enhance the quality of education at our school. Aikane 0
Nu'uanu provides supplemental funding for new textbooks, field trip expenses, laptop computers and ipads, a web-based
library catalog system (Destiny), and technologies for all students to use.
Please visit the Aikane 0 Nu'uanu's website at: http://nuuanuschool.org/
Please visit the Nu'uanu Elementary School's website at: http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/
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Grades 2 • 5: KidBiz 3000 Parent Monitoring http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/KidBiz/kidbiz.html
Now your child can improve his or her reading skills at home with the same great technology program we're using
in school: KidBiz3000. This is our school-wide Reading Improvement Program for every Nu'uanu Elementary School
student. There are currently over 230 DOE public schools K-12 in Hawaii using either KidBiz or Teen Biz.
Each day (Grades 2-5), 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:
Nu'uanu School's Website (and click on the Kid Biz 3000 links) or the direct link for KidBiz 3000.
Site login: http://web.kidbiz3000.com/
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 Kid Biz email.This is a great way
to build the ParenUHome Reading Connection.
For more information on how to use the Home Edition, here is the Parent Handbook.
http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/KidBizlParent Handbook. pdt
Parent Partnership
http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/KidBizlPartnership%200fOIo20Promi%23154BEO. pdt
For more information on Kidbiz 3000, please see, Achieve 3000's website for a detailed description.
Extend your involvement: Your Achieve3000 account allows you to stay in contact with your child and his
teachers. Logon 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.
1. On your Internet browser, go to www.kidbiz3000.com.
2. Enter your child's username and password (see below).
3. Click Settings at the top of the screen. Then, click Create Parent Login.
4. Enter your security code (see below) and answer a couple of questions.
5. The system will display your Home Edition username and password. Record this login information somewhere safe.
You will need it to access KidBiz in the future.
6. Log in and get started!
Your child's username:
Your child's password:
firstname.lastname
password
Your security code: 9-digit numerical code
October News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal c;;) Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

LevelSet Testing/Scores
If you would like to know your child's LevelSet test score in Lexile points and an equivalent grade level for
reading, please contact your child's teacher. LevelSet testing is administered three times a school year through their
class. The first test is at the beginning of the school year, the interim test is before the break in December and the post
test is administered in May. The scores are a representation of your child's reading ability in non-fictional text (newspaper,
manuals, textbooks). This skill is important for learning and real life situations. The research based on student outcomes
across the country shows that if a student completes two 30-minute Kid Biz reading activities a week with 88% accuracy,
upon completion of 40 activities, the student increases his/her reading level by one grade level. So please encourage your
child to engage in the activities to improve their reading competency.
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Robotics: http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/robotlfoodfactor.html
The Robotics team meets each Wednesday from 11:00 am - noon. Team members also practice and meet in the
library after school.
The 2011 Robotics Food Factor Challenge project requirements and missions are posted on Nuuanu's website
(http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us).This year's project challenge is to investigate your food and find one way to improve its
safe delivery to our table. Last week our children selected taro as their food item.
Junior FIRST LEGO League teams master the science of safely preparing food? In the 2011 Snack Attack
Challenge, over (12,000) 6 to 9 year olds from 5 countries will take a "hands on" approach to the topic of food safety by
exploring how proper preparation and storage can help keep us healthy. Teams will learn about simple machines as they
build a model made of LEGO® elements with a motorized moving part, and will create a team Show-Me Poster to
represent their Snack Attack findings.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 12th / 8:00 am to 3:00 pm - Regional Tournament at Moanalua High School
> 10 members (at least 9 years old) will be selected to participate
December 3rd / 7:00 am to 4:00 pm - State Tournament & Jr. FLL
>younger members will participate in Jr. FLL (First Lego League)
>if the team wins at Moanalua, they advance to the State tournament
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NTV: Nuuanu School Television Please visit the website for broadcast dates.
http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/nuuanuweb/ntv/ntvoverview.html
This technology group will be doing technology related activities to assist in serving the needs of Nu'uenu Elementary
School. They meet on Wednesdays from 12:45 pm. - 1:30pm.
Some activities include:
learning about and creating a technology club web page
learning about video production, multimedia, & telecommunications
trouble-shooting and maintaining school technologies
assisting in the school-wide effort of training technology users ("trainer-of-trainer" model)
All students get involved in the broadcasts:
Grades 4-5: Broadcasters
Grades 1-3:Book Reviewers
Grade K: Weather Reporters
The technology club uses a green screen technology with a tricaster mixer. This system allows the students to design a
professional looking newsbroadcast system.
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FAMILY DINNER DAY on September 26 th for grades K and 1 was a
successful event. (34 families, approx. 100 people attended) They enjoyed
a delicious catered meal by Ginniberries Catering (www.ginniberries.com)
and saw a presentation on how to prepare healthy meals for busy families.
Many thanks to Michelle Nakaya, chef and owner of Ginniberries Catering --- ~~ ,'..
who also did the presentation! Thank you also to Aikane 0 Nu'uanu who was a co-sponsor the event and to Will Chen
and Laurie Brooks Aikane board members and Principal Toyooka and Head Custodian Ron Hanzawa for their help in
making this first event successful!
http://www.commonsensemedia.orgl- Reviews of movies, games, apps, & more so parents can make informed
decisions. Tools and curricula to teach students about becoming responsible digital citizens. Advice on the big
October News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal e Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

issues so you can understand media's impact on kids. Advocating on behalf of kids and families to improve the
media landscape. Check it out.
MAHALO
• A big mahalo to Aikane 0 Nu'uanu, Hospitality Chair, Amaryllis Fernandes, for the welcome back to school gifts
to our faculty and staff at the beginning of the school year. It was much appreciated by all!
• Kamehameha Lions Club for providing volunteers for the various events so far. They have become pros at
parking logistics on campus. Thank you to Van Yoneda for coordinating these brave Lions. Also, a special hug
to Warren Hayama who is now a regular Nu'uanu school library volunteer!
Parent Project - Help & Support for Parents
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2011
Are you a parent trying to get your student to complete their homework and/or chores, do better in school, or is there more going
on that you could use some tips on? This great general parenting class is also recommended for all parents for the updates on
what's happening in your teen's environment and their peers. We'll cover many of the risks teens face - - be a proactive parent and
be armed with knowledge that will help you and your teen navigate the issues. If your student's counselor or vice principal has
recommended that you attend this class, we urge you to register - - it will help you to help your student succeed. Most recent
feedback received yesterday: "He said he and his wife learned so much from the class and that it's made a huge difference in their
family."
Additional Note for Parents of Students with ADfHD: We will be starting the classes for parents dealing with AD/HD on Saturday,
October 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM at Kaiser High School Admin Conference Room (located in the Front Office). It is recommended that
parents also attend the Parent Project or Loving Solutions class concurrently as the tips and tools providing through the Parent
Project classes serve as the foundation for the AD/HD classes. Parents may register for the AD/HD component by either sending an
email toPCNCKaiser@notes.k12.hi.us or by calling Denise Murai at 394-1200 ext 2247.
Parent Project Class (Kaiser) Information:
*Ten
Mondays*
Starting Oct 10 - Dec 12, 2011
Kaiser High School
6:00pm
- 9:00pm
COST: Only requires purchase of $24 parent workbook paid
to the "Friends of Kaiser High School PTSA" at the first class.
TO REGISTER or FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Denise Murai: Call 394-1200 ext 2247 or email at
denise
murai@notes.k12.hi.us
Parent Project Jr Class / Loving Solutions (Aina Haina
School)
*Six
Information:
Wednesdays*
Starting Oct 12 - Nov 16, 2011
Aina Haina Elementary
School
6:00pm - 9:00pm
COST: Only requires purchase of $22 parent workbook,
payment
is made at the first class.
TO REGISTER or FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Renee Ako: Call 377-2419 ext 229 or email at
renee
ako@notes.k12.hi.us
Denise Murai: Call 394-1200 ext 2247 or email at
denise murai@notes.k12.hi.us
Helping Your Child Become a "Fluent" Reader - excerpt from Achieve 3000 part of KidBiz3000
Has your child ever struggled to read a text aloud by stopping and starting all the way through the
sentences instead of reading the sentences "smoothly?" Does your child struggle to read with expression and
understanding?
The ability to read from word-to-word and sentence-to-sentence smoothly with expression and
understanding is called "reading fluency". One of the national tests on reading reports that 45 percent of all
fourth graders tested in the u.s. are not fluent readers. When children struggle with fluency they then struggle
with understanding what they have read.
Here's one idea you can use at home to help your child increase his/her fluency skills:
Elementary School Students:
Read short pieces of text to your child while using your finger or a piece of paper to track the words as you read
them. Model reading it smoothly and with expression. Then, ask your child questions about what you just read.
Last, have your child read the same text to you.
October News - Nuuanu Elementary School
James T. Toyooka, Principal @ Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

INTERESTING
MISCELLANY
http://www.islandfamilymagazine.com/articles/
A very good resource website for local families!
CLEAN ENERGY FAIR - Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pearlridge Uptown Center Court. Sponsored by
HECO, free family oriented event with interactive displays on clean energy topics, games, prizes and entertainment.
BANK FOR EDUCATION - American Savings Bank is looking to award more than $250,000 to Hawaii's Schools.
Here's how it works - September 26 thru December 15, 20ll, Nu'uanu School will receive up to $30 for each
'qualified' account opened at ASB when the account holder designates our school. Plus, ASB will award $10,000 to
the school receiving the most qualified designations and 3 schools will receive an award of $50,000 if they receive
the most 'qualifiell' designations. Please encourage your friends and family members to open a 'qualified
account'. (i.e.: Nu' uanu will receive $10 for a new personal account with a minimum opening account of $30 with
online banking and e-statements) Call 627-6900 or visit www.asbhawaii.comlBank for Education for more
information.
Parents' Quarterly Quality Rating Survey (pink sheet) - Your input is valuable in making Nu 'uanu Elementary a great
place to learn. Please spend a few minutes to rate our school. This is an in-school only survey and the results will be
given to our Principal for consideration.
WELLNESS
CORNER
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10 Fit Foods for Fall By Joe Wilkes - submitted by Sally Moses, Health Aide
We all know the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other
nutrients to help keep our bodies running in peak condition. Study after study shows that people who consume the most
fruits and veggies are less at risk for a host of illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. Because of this, farmers'
markets have cropped up all over, and supermarkets have expanded their produce sections to accommodate increased
demand. In some places, fast-food restaurants have given way to community garden plots. The garden on the White
House's South Lawn has proved to be a great success in its third season.
The best fruits and vegetables to eat are ones that are in season and grown locally. Crops are more
bountiful during their natural harvest times, and your pocketbook benefits from the surplus. Plus if you
buy locally, you won't incur the economic cost of food being transported to your store from far-off
places, and the planet won't incur the environmental cost of fossil fuels being burned to ship that food.
But even if money were no object and global warming weren't an issue, the best reason to eat locally
and seasonally is taste: The sooner you eat a fruit or vegetable after it's picked, the fresher it'll be, and the
more pleasing it'll be to your palate.
The following 10 foods are reaching their seasonal peaks, and they're available locally in most regions of the
United States.
1. Apples. An apple a day can keep the doctor away in more ways than one. Studies have shown that the
nutrients found in apples can help lower cholesterol, manage diabetes, and prevent several diseases, including
cancer, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and asthma. Make sure you don't peel the apple though, because the
peel contains quercetin, an antioxidant shown in a Finnish study to help reduce the risk of heart disease and
inhibit tumor growth. Additionally, apple skin contains insoluble fiber, and the fruit's flesh contains pectin, a soluble
fiber. While apples are great on their own, they're also yummy and crunchy when added to salads, and sweet and
tasty when baked in desserts.
2. Corn. Generally, our society eats way too much corn. It's in almost every food we eat, especially in its most
nefarious form-high fructose corn syrup. It's easily America's number-one crop. But fall is the time when we get
the harvest of the tastiest sweet corn. Besides being delicious, in its unprocessed state it's actually quite healthy.
A food study at Cornell University showed that ferulic acid, an antioxidant produced when sweet corn is cooked,
can also be helpful in fighting heart disease and cancer. Plus corn is a good source of vitamins B1, B5, and C;
folate; and fiber. Besides eating it on the cob, try corn in salads or as a colorful, crunchy addition to salsa.
3. Cucumbers. Some people never see cucumbers until they've been pickled, sliced, and added to two all-beef
patties and a sesame seed bun. However, in their fresh, unpickled state, cucumbers are very low in calories Oust
4 calories per ounce), are a natural diuretic, and are thought to help in the prevention of pancreatic, liver, and
kidney diseases. Cucumbers also contain potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Their skin contains
silica, which helps strengthen the body's connective tissue. And cucumbers aren't just for eating; the juice makes
a great skin lotion. Those spa ladies with cucumber slices on their eyes aren't doing it for nothing. Cucumber juice
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James T. Toyooka, Principal ~ Lori K. Yamada, PCNC, Editor

educes swelling, and not just for under-eye bags-also for burns and skin disorders. One tasty way to enjoy
cucumbers is my Russian grandmother's simple recipe of thinly sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced onion, low-fat
yogurt, and chopped dill. (She actually used sour cream, too, but we won't go there.)
4. Eggplant. Eggplant contains lots of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and also high levels of antioxidants, including
nasunin, which has been shown to help protect cells from free radical damage. Eggplant also contains terpenes,
which are believed to help lower cholesterol. Eggplant is a very versatile ingredient in all kinds of cooking,
including Italian, Indian, and Chinese dishes. It can be baked, stewed, or sauteed, among other cooking methods.
One thing to watch out for is that the flesh of the eggplant is highly absorptive, so if you fry it in oil, it'll soak it all
up. One helpful technique is to lightly salt sliced eggplant, let it sit for a half hour, and rinse the salt off before
cooking it. This will cause the cell structure of the eggplant to contract, making it a little less spongy. My mom's
been dealing with a bumper crop of eggplant from her backyard garden and has been putting eggplant in
everything. A recent success was replacing the pasta in her favorite lasagna recipe with thinly sliced eggplant. It
absorbed the tomato sauce instead of the oil and made the dish richer and creamier.
5. Grapes. There's been much written about the benefits of wine, but you don't have to get loaded to get the
benefits of grapes. In their unfermented state, they're a great source of vitamins A, B6, and C; folate; potassium;
calcium; magnesium; zinc; and fiber. Like apples, they contain the antioxidant quercitin. They also contain
resveratrol, which has been shown to help prevent blood clots and protect arteries from free radical damage.
Generally speaking, the darker the grape, the higher the antioxidant levels. Grapes are great snacks that are low
in calories. They're great when added to salads, or you can freeze them for a frosty treat.
6. Okra. This may be the most intimidating ingredient on this list. Many people are put off by okra's bristly outside
and somewhat slimy inside, but it has a lot of health benefits that should make you take a second look. It's full of
vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And it has great gastrointestinal benefits. Its high mucilage content, which thickens
stews and gumbos, also helps absorb cholesterol, toxins, and bile, and has a gentle laxative effect. Its seeds
contain amino acids and protein. Plus it's believed to be good for the skin and hair. (It's been said that Cleopatra
ate okra as part of her beauty regimen.) Okra is great in soups and stews, or lightly sauteed as a side dish.
7. Pears. This is my favorite fall food. The biggest, juiciest pears start showing up in farmers' markets right about
now. Besides being a great source of stai s on my shirts, they have high levels of vitamins C and K, copper, and
fiber. They contain even more of the solu Ie fiber pectin than apples, which can play an important part in digestive
health and in lowering cholesterol. Pears ave also been shown to reduce kidney inflammation and colitis. Asian
pears, which are crunchy, like apples, are also in season now and contain the health benefits of both fruits. Pears
are great plain, broiled, or poached. Plus sian pears can be shredded as a healthy addition to a slaw.
8. Peppers. Whether you like them spicy r sweet, now is prime pepper-picking time. Fiber-rich peppers have
high levels of vitamins A, C, and K; red pe pers have the most. Red peppers, like tomatoes, are also good
sources of Iycopene, which studies show ay be linked to cancer prevention. Hot peppers contain capsaicin,
which has been shown to help prevent ulc rs and lower cholesterol. Plus hot peppers can help ramp up your
metabolism. I can't think of many dishes t at couldn't be improved with a little peppery zip. Soups, stir-fries,
salads ... I even had some chocolate cay nne ice cream that was pretty good.
9. Raspberries. Raspberries are some of t e healthiest-but priciest-berries out there. So now, when they're in
season, is the most economical time to en oy them. Raspberries contain several flavonoids called anthocyan ins,
believed to have antimicrobial properties, hich can help prevent fungal and yeast infections and aid with irritable
bowel syndrome. A Netherlands study sh ed that raspberries contain 10 times as many antioxidants as
tomatoes. Like apples and pears, they als contain high levels of pectin. While they're great as snacks and
desserts, think about trying them in salads too.
10. Tomatoes. The big new star of the tomato nutritional profile is Iycopene. This carotenoid has increasingly
been shown to be a powerful antioxidant that may playa big role in preventing cancer and heart disease. They're
also great sources of vitamin C. And for those of you who don't care for raw tomatoes (as George Carlin said,
they look like they're in the larval stage), tomatoes lose very little of their nutritional value when cooked. So they
can be enjoyed stewed, in sauce, and even as ketchup (although we recommend a ketchup free of high fructose
corn syrup and low in SOdium). This is a prime time to seek out tomatoes at the farmers' market. Especially exotic
are the heirloom varieties that come in yellows, greens, purples, browns, and reds. They can make a beautiful
multicolored and antioxidant-rich salad. Bon Appetitl!
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HSA TESTING CALENDAR FOR GRADES 3, 4 AND 5
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