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Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima

To celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th the children at St. Joseph Early Learning Center presented the Blessed Mother with song, prayer,flowers and adornment. The staff and students prayed the rosary and enjoyed a  picnic lunch while watching a video on the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. It was a blessing to all who participated. Mother Mary pray for us.

St. Joseph Feast

The Students of St. Joseph Early Learning Center, shown in the photo,performed for the audience at the annual St. Joseph Feast on Friday, April 29th. The students performed two songs following the traditional May Crowning presented by the top scrip sellers.

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CURRICULUM

The theme for this month consists of five (5) units:

1. Continuation of the concept of Colors: orange, purple, brown, gray, black and white.
2. Fire Prevention – October is a Fire Prevention month.  Our Jr. Fire fighters will be learning the importance of fire safety.
3. People are God’s Gift where we see God’s love in all people.
4. Community and Occupations, these, we come across each day and are thankful for all they do.
5. Halloween – To celebrate the season and have fun, we will be parading into Makawao town with our attractive costumes.

EXCURSION

 

We have two different places to go:

 

First, to Kahului Fire Station on Thursday, October 20, 2011. The bus leaves at 8:45  and arrive at 9:30 a.m. Our Jr. Fire Fighters will get to see the fire truck in action, learn all the fire safety drills and jump inside a real fire truck.  How exciting…all are welcomed!  Parents may drive down to meet us there as the bus is full.  After the tour of the fire station we will have a picnic lunch at Keopuolani Park playground area in Kahului.

 

Second, a walk into Makawao town for our annual Halloween Parade.  Children come to school dressed in their costume (not scary nor with props or masks that cover the face and eyes) and change into their class made T-shirts.  School walk will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 9:45.  School will then resume its normal schedule and routine.

 

SHOW AND TELL

 

Starting between this month or next month classes will begin the “Share” or “Show and Tell” activity.  This is such a beneficial activity that the children participate in to promote self-esteem, verbal skills, and home/school connections.  We will have it once a week, every Wednesday, unless noted on the monthly calendar. Please read through the Show and Tell policy handout that will accompany your child’s share bag (pillow case that they decorated).

 

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. St Joseph ELC and Parish is having their first of the two major fundraisers of school year. The Craft Fair will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  We’ll have coffee pick up, food, door prizes, crafts, and even Santa will be there.  That means all you bakers, crafters, gardeners, friends and Ohana of St. Joseph are very much needed. Bring in your goodies to sell at the food table as well as help us decorate our gym.  It will be transformed into a Christmas village for the event.  Remember that each hour you help goes toward your 15 hrs. of parent volunteer time.  Sign up sheets will be found in the classroom soon.  Gear up for fun and tell all your family and friends about it.

 

A BIG MAHALO…
            We would like to thank all parents and grandparents that joined us for the Grandparents’ Day earlier in September. It was nice to enjoy fellowship with the student Ohana.

 

Reminders

Dress for the weather – Please make sure that your child has a jacket as the weather fluctuates hourly this time of the year in Makawao.

Late Fee – The school has been lenient for the first month but there has been an increase of students being picked up 15-20 minutes late with no charge. 

Starting October 1 we will be charging a late fee of a dollar a minute for pick up after 3 p.m. 

Our after school program is limited to staff availability and late pick up jeopardizes this student teacher ratio. We ask for your cooperation and timeliness in this situation.

Peanut free year - Reminder to all parents that no butter and jelly sandwiches came to school due to a student safety concern. Jelly sandwiches and almond butter as substitutes are welcomed.

Your questions and concerns are always welcome. We can schedule a conference anytime you may need one. Our convenient time to talk is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. each day. Office phone is 572-6235.