12/1 - 12/8

November Parent newsletter the DKIES Digest is now online at our school website. 
Click link  (http://www.inouye.k12.hi.us/ then on right side of screen,

 click on Parent Bulletins.  then click on Dec. DKIES Digest
Menu is also on website –  click button “what’s for lunch” on top right side of main page

School Events

Fri. Dec. 1                 Field Trip for 4th grade to OANRP

Mon. Dec. 4              Field Trip for Kindergarten to Honolulu Hale and Symphony

Tues. Dec. 5              School starts at 7:55 every day. Be on time or get tardy slip

Wed. Dec. 6              Chaperone Training in PCNC corner of front office from 8am – 8:30am

Thurs. Dec. 7            Field Trip for 2^nd Grade to Hawaiian Plantation Village

Hour of Code after school family event 2:30 – 3:30.  Parents will be participating with their child side by side at each station.

Fri. Dec. 8                 Complex Volleyball Tournament for 4^th & 5^th graders on the team

                                    Kindergarten Family Winter activity 1:00 – 2:00 in the cafeteria

Community Events

Fri. Dec. 1 .    Wahiawa Christmas Parade starts at 6:30pm at Ka'ala Elementary and goes to Longs where Santa ends the parade by stepping out of his sleigh and visiting at Longs parking Lot.  ourwahiawa.com

Sat. Dec. 2 .    Mililani Hometown Holiday Parade from 9am - 10:30am. Starts at Mililani High School Stadium traveling past Mililani Shopping Center and ending at Town Center of Mililani by 24 Hour Fitness 

Sat. Dec. 2 .    Mililani Parade ends at Mililani Shopping Center and from 10am - noon next to Foodland with games, make and take crafts, prize giveaways. By First Hawaiian Bank and Goodyear Tire there is a snow play zone- bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots to receive a wristband for the snow play zone.  visit with Santa, and other activities.  www.mililanishoppingcenter.com

sat. Dec. 2 .    Town Center of Mililani holiday Parade After-Party from 10am - 1pm. Santa Visits from 10am - 1pm, music and entertainment, keiki fun, including arts & crafts and airbrush tattoos. 

Sat. Dec. 2 .    Honolulu City lights kicks off its opening night from 4pm - 11pm at Honolulu Hale.  The seasonal ceremony will feature food booths, keiki rides. the public workers electric lights parade begins at 6pm, the mayor's Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a holiday concert, a visit from Santa Claus 7:30 - 9 at  and more. honolulu.gov/csd

Sun. Dec. 3 .    Pearl City Annual Christmas Parade starts at 4pm. Parade runs from Momilani Elementary school to Pearl city Shopping Center. Marching will be high school bands, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, title holders, costumed characters, car clubs, community groups and more. mypearlcity.com


Fri. Dec. 8    EFMP Coffee Talk at 10am at Green World Coffee Farm. To register go to http://www.trumba.com/calendars/army_community_service_calendar or call EFMP at 808-655-4227. 

Fri. Dec. 8    Sibling Support Class "Poki'i Support-This is a class for siblings of Exceptional Family Members at 5:30pm. Class is full of fun upbeat activities for siblings to enjoy and get to know other siblings of Exceptional Family Members. Where: Army Community Service. Participants MUST register to attend at http://www.trumba.com/calendars/army_community_service_calendar or call EFMP at 808-655-4227 for questions.

11/23 - 12/1

Thank you for supporting our Turkey Trot.  We surpassed our goal of canned goods donated. Mahalo for your generous donation of over 1100 canned goods.

Enjoy your long week end

Just a friendly reminder that the front parking lot and the front grass parking lot are reserved for teachers and staff members.

Please park across the street if you will be walking your child to class or picking up your child from school.

Also, Please do not park behind and block staff vehicles especially after school. 

We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

School Events

Thurs. Nov. 23         NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving

Fri. Nov. 24               NO SCHOOL

Mon. Nov. 27           PTO Holiday Grams start today. Fill out to and from tag and candy canes will be delivered to anyone in the school in late December.

Tues. Nov. 28           School starts at 7:55 every day. Be on time or get tardy slip

Wed. Nov. 29 .         School is out at 1:10 every Wednesday

Thurs. Nov. 30         Chaperone Training in PCNC corner of front office from 8am – 8:30am

Fri. Dec. 1 .               Field Trip for 4th grade to OANRP

Community Events

Nov. 24, 25, 26 .    31st Christmas Crafts and Food Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Center.  See awesome work by 400 vendors, buy tasty island treats, enjoy great entertainment.  Friday 4pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.  $6 general admission. $5.00 for military and seniors over 65. www.islandwidecraftexpos.com

Nov. 25 .    Wahiawa Library hosts Book Sale from 10am - 2pm offering bargains on books, DVD's, CD's and LP's

Tues. Nov. 28 .    Tree Lighting Ceremony with entertainment and activities at General Loop from 5:30 - 7:30

• Army Music Hawaii (25th ID Band)
• Appearances by costumed characters
• Announcement of Holiday Card Lane winners
• Pictures with Santa at 6:20 p.m.
• Cookies and cocoa will be provided by Island Palm Communities
• Additional food available for purchase

Wed. Nov. 29 .         Wheeler Middle School Registration Information Night for current 5th graders at 4:00pm.  Meet some of the elective teachers. collect stickers for your top 2 choices of electives. Talk to current 6th grade teachers, students and parents.  Bring your registration materials with you and turn in your registration card that eventing.  Videos and pictures of elective classes can be found at  wheelm.k12.hi.us

Fri. Dec. 1 .    Wahiawa Christmas Parade starts at 6:30pm at Ka'ala Elementary and goes to Longs where Santa ends the parade by stepping out of his sleigh and visiting at Longs parking Lot.

Sat. Dec. 2 .    Mililani Hometown Holiday Parade from 9am - 10:30am. Starts at Mililani High School Stadium traveling past Mililani Shopping Center and ending at Town Center of Mililani by 24 Hour Fitness 

Sat. Dec. 2 .    Mililani Parade ends at shopping center and from 10am - noon next to Foodland with games, make and take crafts, prize giveaways. By First Hawaiian Bank and Goodyear Tire there is a snow play zone, visit with Santa, and other activities.  www.mililanishoppingcenter.com

11/17 - 11/24

DKIES students and their families had a great time at The Big Draw.  You can see photos of the event here:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/xpVTN2s6p0DlGClv1

Mrs. Armstrong captured the creation of our ocean scene and you can see both the final product and the process on our DKIES YouTube Channel.  

School Events

Fri. Nov. 17               Field Trip for 5^th Grade to Wheeler Middle school for band concert

                     PTO first Popcorn Friday for the year - Preordered bags of delicious popcorn will be delivered to classrooms before school ends.

Mon. Nov. 20           School Community Council Meeting 3pm – 5pm

Tues. Nov. 21 .          School starts at 7;55 every day. Be on time or get tardy slip from office.

Wed. Nov. 22           Turkey Trot – each student is encouraged to donate canned food, dress comfortably, wear closed toe shoes & walk or run to the music for 20 minutes by the basketball courts and O building

Pre-School/Kindergarten	8:15 – 8:45
1st Grade	8:50 – 9:10
2nd Grade	9:20 – 9:40
3rd Grade	9:50 – 10:10
4th Grade	10:20 – 10:40
5th Grade	10:50 – 11:10

                                    

Chaperone Training in PCNC corner of front office from 12:30 – 1:00

Thurs. Nov. 23         NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving

Fri. Nov. 24               NO SCHOOL

Community Events

Fri. Nov. 17 .    Wahiawa Botatical Garden Learn how to make a ti leaf lei from noon - 1:30pm.  FREE but reservation required, call 808-522-7066

Fri. Nov. 17   EFMP Sensory Movie Night "CARS 3"-Join EFMP for a Family friendly sensory movie night, $2 PER PERSON. 7pm. Where: SGT Smith Movie Theater. Register at http://www.trumba.com/calendars/army_community_service_calendar or call EFMP at 808-655-4227 for questions.

Sat. Nov. 18 .    Ka'ala Elementary School Annual Recycling Day from 9am - 1pm.  Preserve natural resources by going green and donating e-waste like computers, monitors, printers scanners and televisions.  Accepting batteries, HI-5 beverage containers, used eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Usable clothing, prom dresses, women't business apparel and accessories, blankets, towels, canned goods.  The public can drive to the Ka'ala Elem. School parking lot at 130 California Ave, and be greeted by cheerful and helpful volunteers who will unload vehicles of donations of recyclable materials, knowing that nothing goes into the landfills.  So exciting!

     The following are items that will NOT be accepted: Tires, Paint, Metal, Motor oil, Cardboard, Paper, Plastics, Wood, Bulky items, Hazardous fluids

Sat. Nov. 18 .    Mililani High School Athletic Boosters Club hosts a Craft Fair from 9am - 2pm.  In the school gym and courtyard. Call 808-220-6440

Sat. Nov. 18 .    Friends of Mililani Public Library host a used book sale from 9am - 3pm. Offering bargains on books, CD's and DVD's. Call 808-627-7470

Sat. Nov. 18     Lyon Arboretum Holiday Plant and Craft Sale from 9am – 2pm.  FREE and open to all ages.  Shop for wreaths made from local greens, ornaments or new flowers, trees and plants for the holiday season at this annual event. Get there early so you can find on-street parking (a shuttle will take people to the arboretum), stop by the Keiki Activity booth for hands-on lessons in nature, then browse the handmade holiday decorations and Hawaiian honey products. Bring a picnic lunch, bug repellent and make sure to save some time to explore the hidden trails in one of our favorite free gardens. We tried it!  See our guide for where to explore, what you’ll find and why you may want to call before walking to the waterfall. 3660 Manoa Road in Honolulu, 808-988-0456

Sun. Nov. 19 .    Wiki Wiki one day Vintage Collectibles and Hawaiiana Show at the Blaisdell Center's Hawai'i Suites from 10:30 - 4:30. Guests will be able to peruse and purchase festive collectibles and antiques. General admission is $4.50 with early entry at 9:30 for $15.  For more information visit ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html