Ualakaa Hike: Wednesday, Sept. 11 @ 8:15-10:30.

Students need to wear

sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, long lightweight pants and close-toed shoes
appropriate for hiking. Please bring a water bottle with a strap. This is an Outdoor
Ed. trip so no parents are needed.
Makiki Stream: Thursday, Sept. 19 @ 9:30-11:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, shorts and close-toed shoes that can get wet
and muddy (old sneakers, Crocs, etc.) Please bring a change of clothes and slippers
to school in a plastic bag. Also bring a water bottle with a strap. Parent volunteers
are welcome to meet us by the Academy pool to walk to Makiki.
Class Picnic: Wednesday, September 18 @ 9:00-1:00 at Bellows AFB. Students
should wear a bathing suit, sunscreen, cover-up/T-shirt/rash guard and slippers to
school. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes in a small bag. Students may
go home with parents from the picnic if desired. All families are invited. Please
remember to bring your base pass (provided by the Tibbetts). Please note: Backpacks
are not needed at school today unless your child needs it for after school activities.
Mission House Museum: Wednesday, Oct. 3 @ 8:40-11:00. Please wear a Punahou
T-shirt, shorts and footwear. Parent volunteers are welcome. There is an $8
admission fee for parent volunteers.
Fall Conferences: Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11. Our familys time is
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Hoomaluhia Hike: Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ 8:15-1:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, shorts and close-toed shoes appropriate for
hiking. Please bring a water bottle with a strap and a change of clothes/slippers in
a plastic bag. This is an Outdoor Ed. trip so parents will not attend.
Pumpkin carving: Wednesday, Oct. 30 @ 8:15-9:45. Please plan to attend! Bring a
pumpkin and carving supplies if you volunteer. You will take home the pumpkin
that you create with your child!
Book Character Day: Thursday, Oct. 31. Students dress in book character
costume and give a book talk oral presentation. A creative visual should be
designed for this presentation.
Hanauma Bay: Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 8:15-12:00. Students need to wear sunscreen, a
Punahou T-shirt, a hat and sneakers appropriate for hiking. Please bring a home
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lunch/drink for our picnic and a water bottle with a strap. Parent volunteers are
invited for our hike and picnic lunch. The admission fee for parents will be waived
if you show your Hawaii drivers license.
Culture Celebration Luncheon: Friday, Nov. 22 @ 10:45-11:45. All parents are
invited. Students will create/share a main dish or side dish that reects their family
ancestry.
Grade 2 Christmas Program: Our show for the parents is on December 13 @
1:00-2:00 but please arrive early for a seat! A reception following the program will
be on the Chapel lanai. Families are welcome to bring snacks or pupus to share.
Jingle Bell Run: December 20 @ 9:45-10:15. Holiday attire, bells and sneakers are
encouraged.
Holiday Party with Secret Santa gift exchange: Thursday, Dec. 19 @ 10:15-11:00.
Please make sure your wrapped gift comes to school no later than Dec. 13th.
Hawaiian Plantation Village: Tuesday, Jan. 7 @ 8:15-11:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt and sneakers. Please bring a water bottle with a strap.
Please bring a home lunch/drink to eat when we return to Punahou. Parent
volunteers are welcome. There is a small admission fee for parents (around $3).
Punahou Carnival!! Friday, Feb. 7 & Saturday, Feb. 8, @ 11:30-11:30 each day.
Come visit Mrs. T at the Sound Booth! Please remember about early dismissal on
Friday.
Valentines Day Party: Friday, Feb. 14 @ 1:00-2:00. Students are encouraged to
make a creative box to hold their Valentines. Cards/candy may be shared with all
classmates.
Academy of Arts Museum: Mid-Feb....exact date TBD. Parent volunteers are
welcome.
Girls Day Activities: Monday, Mar. 3 @ 1:15-2:15. Parents may volunteer to lead
games/crafts.
Makapuu Lighthouse Hike: Tuesday, Mar. 4 @ 8:15-11:15. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt and sneakers appropriate for hiking. Please bring a
water bottle with a strap and a home lunch/drink to eat when we return to
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Punahou. Parent volunteers are welcome to meet us at the entrance to the trail at
8:45.
Geckos Chapel: Tuesday, March 18 @ 8:15-9:00. Light refreshments to follow at
our classroom (9:00-9:30.) Families are welcome to bring snacks/pupus to share.
Tide Pools: Monday, Apr. 14 @ 8:15-11:00. Students need to wear sunscreen, a
Punahou T-shirt and sneakers that can get wet. Please bring a water bottle with a
strap. This is an Gates Science Center excursion so parents will not attend.
Sustainability Fair: Thursday, Apr. 17 @ 9:30-11:00. Five parent volunteers are
needed to take small groups around the fair. Students may bring $5.00 to spend.
K-2 May Day Program: Friday, May 2 @ 9:00-10:00. Reception to follow the
program on our classroom lanai. Families are invited to share a snack/pupu with
the class.
Mothers Day Tea: Friday, May 9 @ 8:30-9:45. All mothers should plan to attend
this very special event! No need to bring anything. :)
Honolulu Theater for Youth Play GRINDS: Wednesday, May 14 @ 9:50-11:45.
Students should wear their grade level T-shirt and footwear. Please bring a home
lunch/drink to eat when we return to Punahou. Only students and teachers will
attend.
Zoo Night: Tuesday, May 13 @ 4:45-7:45. Students should wear lightweight pants,
sneakers and 2nd grade T-shirt. Please pick up your child at 2/3 car line at 7:45.
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