KCS TEAMS - Next Week

Re-post:

TEAMS Parents / Guardians:

I just wanted to send a friendly reminder of the three very important KCS TEAMS's events happening next week.

Please see the below description of these events:

1) HSA Testing: Please help us ensure that your student is on time, in the correct location, and ready to test.

Monday and Wednesday 8th graders will be testing from 8-11am at the KCS High School Campus

Tuesday and Thursday 7th graders will be testing from 8-11am at our TEAMS Middle School Campus

2) Evening Exhibitions: Monday - Thursday, from 6:30 - 8pm

Our students have a lot of learning to present / show off, so please plan on attending as many of the evening sessions as you are able to. Our students deserve and audience. Thank you.

3) Student Led Conferences: If you have not yet scheduled your SLC, with your students advisor, please do so ASAP.

Thank you for your support in all of these important events. I look forward to seeing you next week.

Dan Kuhar

TEAMS Site Administrator

Kihei Charter School

808-344-6366 cell

808-874-6745 fax

Here's The Latest News So Far ...

KCS PTO Board Meeting Minutes *

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

7:00PM Lipoa campus

• Board Members:

Present

Marion Haller (president), Theresa Nunan (vice-president), Carey Owen (treasurer), Liza Pierce (chair membership), Kehaulani Rand (co-chair volunteer), Stephanie Hessemer (recording secretary), Stephen Gera (chair volunteer coordinator), Brian Therrell (chair fundraising), Gene Zarro

Absent

Kehaulani Rand (co-chair volunteer),

Other’s present

Scarlett DeShong, Connie Therrell, Kelly Shimabukuro, M.J. Bennett, Elisa Plauche

Quarum present? Yes

• Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report (Carey Owen)

Las Vegas Night generated $7,417 in income

$2,350 expenses

Membership dues received $ 833

Total In Bank $5,900

Membership update (Liza Pierce)

- 110 total members

- Blog created in addition to Facebook Page – www.kiheichartersupportohana.blogspot.com

- Forming committee to encourage membership

- Will sort membership chart according to volunteer interest

Fundraising Report

- Marion recognized exceptional contributors to fundraising event. Leis were given for "mahalo".

- Photos of the Las Vegas on Maui Event posted on Facebook. Click here

New Business

• Suggestions of what to do with funds raised….

- Keep $1,500 in reserves and use $4,000

- Use it toward after school enrichment programs

- Supplies for high school painting club

- Instruments program led by Todd Schultz

(buy ukuleles for school; get support for Todd)

- Have high school robotics students start club for middle schoolers

- More dances – start with high school

- Financial incentives for coaches

- Create survey for kids regarding sports programs

- Ask teachers what their needs are

- Computer keyboarding class for middle school students

• Discussion of existing enrichment programs…

- Dance – barter with SMLO for 4-5 hours of instruction in exchange for space

- Drama – Vicky Nelson for high school (Tues. 3-5p)

Christy Scott for middle school (Thurs. 3-5p)

- Instruments– Todd Schulz (KCS math teacher) – Wed.

- Painting – Amanda Worth – high school

- Art Club – Tues for middle school

- Engineering Club – Robotics/Aeronotics (Ms. Temple at middle school)

- Gardening Club – Mr. Thallman

- Robotics Club – high school

• Other Fundraising Ideas…

- Generate $5,000 for sporting programs

- Drive-in movie night in middle school parking lot

- Kihei Charter night at Flatbread

- Sell something at the statewide track meet

• Next Steps

- Scarlett DeShong to head committee for high school sports and enrichment

Idea: Winter Wonderland Dance in January

- Theresa and Marion to work on survey to ask kids what they want

and ask teachers what their needs are

- Elisa Plauche will call Flatread

- Stephanie to look into First Lego League for middle school

- Gene to facilitate meeting with music teacher (Todd) and Connie Therrell

Other Business

- Ask Phil to include meeting notices on school website

- Looking for corresponding secretary to handle communications

- March and April Hosting State Track Meet (need volunteers)

- December 13-17 Exhibition Night (** will encourage more parents to join KCS-PTO. Goal is 100% participation :)

- Next meeting: December 7^th at 7:00pm

* Liza added some notes to the original minutes. Like the ones below:

** KCS-PTO in the process of sorting out the volunteer sign up sheet via the membership form. Thank you to all who have said that you are willing to volunteer. We will contact you soon.

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child and To Raise Some Funds - and We Need Your Help

We've heard the saying "it takes a village to raise a child". To that we would like to add "it takes a village to raise some funds" (for the school, that helps raise the child, that is).

As you have been already informed, we are working on a fundraiser for the school. It's called "Las Vegas On Maui". It is going to be a lot of fun. But to make it happen we need your support. There are many ways you can support this endeavor:

1. TICKET PURCHASE AND SALES - We hope very much that you are planning to attend. With "free babysitting*" included in the ticket purchase (see previous post for details*), this is a great opportunity for "date night". Aside from date night, it's also a great event to go for a "Girls Night Out" (GNO) or "Boyz Poker Night". Ticket is $45 each - what a great deal for loads of fun!

So, not only can we purchase the tickets, it also be great if you can help sell the tickets to your family and friends. We assure you it's going to be fun! The food is delicious and the "casino game" fun! Monte Carlo Entertainment who is helping host this game along with KCS-PTO has been doing this for years here on Maui and all who had attended says they had a fantastic time!

Tickets can be purchased at:

1) purchase online at Las Vegas on Maui Facebook Page (Click here)

2) Purchase at the school - available at the front desk of Middle School and High School.

2. DONATE ITEMS FOR SILENT AUCTION - Please help by donating an item or service for the silent auction. It can be from you, your business or workplace, or from someone you know who are willing to support our school. Let us know if you can donate something and call Lisa by the end of the week at 808-269-6065. The donations are tax-dedectable as KCS-PTO is under the umbrella of a non-profit organization "South Maui Learning Ohana". Lisa has a copy of the solicitation letter ready for you to use if you need one.

I peeked through the list of items that are confirmed donated for the auction and it's very encouraging. So far there are gift certificates from Ulalena, Old Lahaina Luau, Four Seasons Dou Restaurant, Warren and Annabelle show certificate, Golf at Wailea Blue Course .... and there are many more. We look forward for more to come. We will do a blog post on the list of items donated and who donated them and will link back to the websites of these businesses. In appreciation of your/their support, we will do a shout-out to promote the businesses who helps us.

3. VOLUNTEER BEFORE AND DURING - if you are willing to volunteer before or during the event for an hour or so (email Kehau: hula4life@hawaii.rr.com). We promise it won't be long or difficult.

For questions please e-mail us at kiheichartersupportohana@gmail.com or you may leave a comment on this blog.

Help us make this a great party and a successful fundraiser.

Aloha,

Kehau, Liza, Lisa, Carey, Theresa, Stephanie, Marion and Steve

Your PTO Fundraiser Team

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*ages 5-11 - movie night at KCS

Kihei Charter School PTO invites all to “Las Vegas On Maui"

Kihei Charter School, with over 500 students, has had its State funding cut by over 20% in the past 2 years. The after-school program has been gutted.

The newly formed Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is taking on the challenge of implementing an outstanding after school enrichment program. To raise the funds to accomplish that, they’re inviting the community to participate in Las Vegas On Maui; an evening of gambling, food, music and fun.

The event is going to take place at Bocalino Bistro and Sushi Bar on Saturday October 23^rd from 6-10 pm. Tickets are only $45 per person. Included in the ticket price are an abundance of delicious hors d’oeuvres, gambling for fun, music and great ambiance. There will be a no-host bar, and even some desserts. There will also be a silent auction giving everyone a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping right at the party.

New to this type of event, the PTO is offering a free supervised movie night for kids ages 5-11 for parents who want to attend but need help with the babysitting. Check the facebook page for more details, or call 357-7888.

The PTO is planning to hold Las Vegas On Maui annually, and picked this time of year to not compete with the many fundraisers held in Spring. They encourage everyone to attend and have an affordable night out on the town. To buy tickets or get more information, go to the facebook page: Las Vegas On Maui Fundraiser, or either Kihei Charter School campus.

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