Lehua Elementary School
Learning today to be LEADERS of tomorrow!
Lehua Elementary School 791 Lehua Avenue Pearl City, HI 96782
phone (808) 307-3700 fax (808) 453-6497
Principal: Mr. Alvan Fukuhara
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Return to Learning Reopening Handbook

Blended Learning Model A/B Schedule

2nd Semester Plans
12/7/2020
Aloha Lehua Families,
The following letter is being mailed home. It explains Lehua Elementary School's plan for face to face learning for the 2nd semester. Please read your letter so you know which schedule your child will be on. This is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Mahalo!

COVID-19 Documents
12/7/2020
The safety our students and staff are of utmost importance. Please review the Hawaii Department of Health and Hawaii DOE documents regarding protocols for students returning to campus due to illness and daily wellness checks.
Please refer to this link to access the Hawaii Department of Health COVID Tracking Data.




Distance Learning for 2nd Semester
11/6/2020
Aloha Lehua Families,
Please see the attached letter in regards to our plans for the 2nd Semester and if you are interested in signing your child up for Full Distance Learning.
Mahalo!

SPIRIT WEEK!!!
10/23/2020
Greetings Lehua families! Thank you for your feedback on our Spirit Week. The days have been chosen!
Here they are:
Monday, 10/26: Pajama Day
Tuesday, 10/27: Sports Day
Wednesday, 10/28: Crazy Hair Day
Thursday, 10/29: Tie Dye Day/Favorite Color Day
Friday, 10/30: Costumes/Superheroes/Villains/Favorite Character
See attached flyer for more details. Send us your photos all dressed up: otc@lehuael.k12.hi.us

Free Grab and Go Meals
10/12/2020
The Hawaii DOE Free Grab and Go meal program started on October 12 and will run through December 18, 2020. Meals will be available for children ages 18 and younger.
Meal distribution will be during lunchtime only. Pick up will be from 11:30 – 11:45 am in front of the cafeteria. Starting October 12, lunch meals will also include the following day’s breakfast. Parents who have children off campus will no longer have to request a meal with the Google form we had from the first quarter.
To help parents, we mailed home student IDs via the U.S. Postal service. You should have received the ID last week along with a letter explaining the meal program. The ID can be used as one of the required documents needed when picking up Free Grab and Go meals. We will do our best to predict the amount of meals to prepare and make adjustments moving forward. We hope that this service will be helpful for all of our students and families.

Acellus Update
10/12/2020
Dear Lehua Families,
Hawaii DOE Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto prepared a letter to parents regarding the Acellus Learning Accelerator online program. Lehua Elementary uses a variety of instructional methods and resources for distance learning. Acellus is not the primary/only source of content delivery for the core subject areas. With that being said, we will be looking for other alternatives to supplement our content for distance learning and start to transition away (possible timeline - by the end of quarter 2) from using Acellus as recommended by the HIDOE review team. See the attached letter from Superintendent Kishimoto.
Thank you.

Panorama Student Survey (Gr. 3 - 6)
10/1/2020
Aloha Grade 3 - 6 Parents,
Every year, students in grades 3 - 6 have an opportunity to participate in the Panorama Student Survey. Students will answer questions about their teacher and our school. Surveys will be done virtually. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please complete the attached declination letter by November 1, 2020. You may email the completed letter to distancelearning@lehuael.k12.hi.us, sign and drop off at school or mail it.

Letter from CAS Keith Hui
9/30/2020
Dear Lehua Families,
Yesterday, our Complex Area Superintendent, Mr. Keith Hui sent a letter to Pearl City and Waipahu schools to officially announce the plans for 2nd Quarter. The decision was made to continue with distance learning through second quarter to December 18, 2020. As explained in the letter, all of the Leeward District schools will also be continuing with distance learning. We understand that for many of you, this extension of distance learning will cause some hardship for your family. Our teachers and staff are doing their best to provide effective instruction and activities to support your child’s academic and social growth. We will continue to work together to improve our systems and appreciate all that you are doing to support your child/children.
Mr. Fukuhara
Principal

Letter from CAS Keith Hui
9/22/2020
Dear Lehua Families,
Attached is a letter from our Complex Area Superintendent, Mr. Keith Hui regarding distance learning plans for Quarter 2. As announced from last week’s press conference by Superintendent Kishimoto, schools will look towards the Department of Health’s Guidance for Schools when making decisions on whether or not students would return to campus. Our complex area is discussing a possible staggered approach to bringing students back, but we will start the second quarter like we are now with distance learning. Please see the letter for more information.
Thank you,
Mr. Fukuhara
Principal

Distance Learning Will Continue Through 1st Quarter
8/27/2020
The Hawai'i State Department of Education announced today that it will continue the Learn from Home phase of distance learning for most students statewide through the first quarter, which ends Oct. 2.The extension applies to all O'ahu schools and most neighbor island schools. Students with an individualized educational program (IEP) will continue with in person face to face instruction on campus unless otherwise determined by the IEP team.
Please see the following link for the HIDOE official announcement


School Year 2020 - 2021 Documents



School Bus Information
Bus Stops & Bus Schedule
If you child(ren) is planning on catching the bus to school, please use the link below to assist you to find the bus stop and pick up/drop off schedule.
School Bus Online Application
Lehua families may complete an online bus application with the link below or you may pick up a paper application at the office during normal business hours.
http.//hi.etrition.com/bus application
VAX Information
Parents - please refer to the flyer if your child will be entering 7th Grade at a Hawaii Public School

HIDOE COVID-19 Information and Updates
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is working closely with the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) on guidance for our students, teachers, parents and staff to prepare for and prevent the possible arrival of COVID-19 disease at school campuses. In close coordination with DOH, existing HIDOE emergency response plans are being adapted for future implementation when needed to help stop the spread of the disease. Detailed communications from schools are planned to keep parents notified should the situation arise. Please view the COVID-19 resources on the Hawaii State Department of Education website and learn about specific steps you can take to avoid it.
Congratulations Mrs. Chan & Mrs. Tanaka
Mrs. Kris Chan and Mrs. Allison Tanaka was recently recognized at the newest National Board Certified Teachers at the State Capitol. Both teachers completed a rigorous application process to get certified. Congratulations ladies! We are proud of you!
Congratulations Mr. Taira!
Mr. Daniel Taira received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Mr. Taira is a fifth grade teacher at Lehua Elementary School.
https://www.paemst.org/finalist_profile/4936
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-PAEMST.aspx
Student Information Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives parents certain protections with regard to their children’s education records, such as report cards, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact and family information, and class schedules.
For more information, please visit the Hawaii Department of Education student privacy webpage at: http://bit.ly/FERPAHI
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows:
ADA/Section 504 inquiries: Krysti Sukita, ADA/504 Specialist, Civil Rights Compliance Office, Hawaii State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804, (808) 586-3322 or relay, crco@notes.k12.hi.us
Title VI, Title IX, and other inquiries: Anne Marie Puglisi, Director, Civil Rights Compliance Office, Hawaii State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804, (808) 586-3322 or relay, crco@notes.k12.hi.us.



Equity Specialist Contact Information
You may also contact this person for questions or concerns relating to non-discrimination and anti-harassment at your school:
SHARI A. DELA CUADRA
Equity Specialist (Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area)
94-521 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96796
Phone Number :(808) 629-9114
Email Address: shari_dela_cuarda@notes.k12.hi.us
MS4 Water Pollution Prevention Program
Schools are required to manage and inform the public of the importance of keeping our storm drains clean of debris and pollution.
Asbestos Letter
See attached current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) letter for further information.
