Afternoon Pick Up - After 2:30pm will be at Office

As we continue to work together to keep all students safe at school, we ask for your support.  Our students and staff have demonstrated they know the procedures and what to do in times of emergencies.  We are proud of the two students who took care of each other by staying in pairs and also immediately notifying a staff member when they witnessed the suspicious vehicle.  Our staff is constantly monitoring and aware of activities on campus.  Mililani 'Ike Elementary is a safe learning environment.

We are asking for your assistance in picking up your children promptly after school if they are not in our A+ program.  Many students are found playing on campus or waiting either in front of our office or at our back gate on Kuaoa Street.  We do not have supervision for the students after school.  Staff members monitor the pick up locations at the front of our office and the back gate until 2:30pm (1:00pm on Wednesdays).

Please be sure to make arrangements for all children to be picked up by 2:30pm (1:00pm on Wednesdays).  Any students remaining unattended at 2:30pm will be escorted to the office and a phone call will be made to parents.

Please speak to your child about the arrangements for after school to be sure everyone is clear on the plan for pick up.  If your child is still on campus after 2:30pm please report to the office to pick him/her up.  All children who participate in any of our after school groups will be asked to come to the office if they are not picked up promptly.

Vigilance - Student Safety

We are asking for the support of all families and community members.  Today at about 12:30pm a suspicious vehicle was observed taking pictures of our office and cafeteria.  Two students witnessed the car as it stopped.  The driver noticed the two students, drove further up the drive way, opened the driver's door and stood with arms up to the students.  The students turned away as a staff member came into the area.  The car drove off.

A police report was filed.  We are working closely with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to investigate this situation.  A request was submitted to the Wahiawa patrol division for frequent monitoring of our campus. 

In school we have reviewed our procedures to ensure the continued safety of all students and staff.  Teachers and counselors will be reviewing safety actions (Stranger Safety) with all students.  Students will be reminded never to talk to strangers.  If approached by a stranger, run away, yell for help, and make loud noises to get the attention of others (such as yelling, "This is not my Daddy!  This is not my Mommy!").  Run to the nearest building or staff member to get help.  Tell the staff member what happened.

Please review Stranger Safety tips with your child at home.  If you notice any suspicious vehicles or activities, please call the police, 911.  We are asking for everyone's cooperation to continue to monitor Mililani 'Ike Elementary and keep it a safe place for all students to learn.

Traffic Safety - Thank you for your Support!

Thank you very much for your support with our request for assistance with the traffic concerns around our school during drop off and pick up times.  We noticed a decrease in the number of vehicles that are double parking on Kuaoa Street and creating unsafe situations for our students.  In the last week we noticed cars are following traffic rules and posted signs.

Please continue to assist us in keeping all students safe as the arrive and leave our campus.  We appreciate your patience as you wait along the curb for your child to arrive safely at your car.  Please continue to discuss traffic safety with your child at home.  Remind your child to use the crosswalks and to stay on the sidewalks when waiting.

Recreation Center 7 Parking Lot

For our families who utilize the parking lot at Recreation Center 7:

The parking lot for Recreation Center 7 will be closed for sealing and striping on Monday, December 9^th  – Thursday, December 12^th. It is scheduled to reopen at 2:00pm on December 12^th.  This schedule may changed due to weather. 

Please make proper arrangements during this time to ensure a safe drop of and pick up of your child.

College and Career Week

Dear Parents or Guardians,

Next week (November 18 – 22, 2013) is College and Career Week at Mililani ‘Ike!  We have a fun filled, exciting week full of events to promote College and Career Readiness to all of our students.

1.       We encourage all students and faculty members to wear a shirt       representing their favorite college.

Mon 11/18	Tue 11/19	Wed 11/20	Thur 11/21	Fri 11/22
Alma Mater	Any college	‘Ike shirt	Any college	Any college

2.       View the bulletin board in the cafeteria to see what colleges/universities     our faculty has graduated from.

3.        Career Week guest speaker for parents – Dr. Cedric Lorenzo.

           Wednesday evening 6:30pm in our cafeteria.  Please join us for an                     inspiring presentation by a proud public school product.

4.       We have a variety of guest speakers talking with our students about their   careers and education.

College and Career Parent Presentation

Aloha Mililani 'Ike parents!  Please join us as we host Dr. Cedric Lorenzo as our College and Career Week guest speaker for parents.  Dr. Lorenzo is a proud product of the Hawaii public school system.  He is now one of the top surgeons in the nation specializing in minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.  
When:  Wednesday, November 20, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Where:  Mililani 'Ike Cafeteria

Shoeboxes for the Homeless

Mililani 'Ike Students showed they care by donating 380 shoeboxes filled with useful items for homeless children and their families. Student Council Members and other student volunteers, helped to collect and organize the boxes before being picked up for distribution. Thank you to all who participated in this Mililani Complex service project!

Parent Nominations for Kindergarten

The Parent Nomination process for the Mililani 'Ike Academically Gifted and Talented Program for students presently enrolled in Kindergarten is coming to a close.  Forms are still available at the school office, but must be submitted and received at the school's office no later than 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

November Parent Newsletter

Please click on the link below to view November's Parent Bulletin.

November Bulletin

Make-up Picture Taking

On November 13, we will be having our make-up picture taking session with Life Touch.  If you are unsatisfied with your child's first pictures that they received please return your child's packet to school with them on November 13.  Make sure that all of the pictures from your packet are included.  Please indicate on your packet what you did not like about your child's pictures so that Life Touch can correct the problem.   Your child will be given an opportunity to take a new picture and receive a new packet at no cost.

If your child did not have the opportunity to take pictures with us in September, please pick up a picture order form from the front office.  Send the order form including payment with your child on November 13.  If you have any questions please call Ian Tanita at 626-2980.

Parking Available at Rec 7

Hello Parents,
Parking is very limited at 'Ike given the size of our school.  The Mililani Town Association will allow parents to park at Rec 7 (across from 'Ike parking lot) for morning and afternoon pickup and drop offs in hopes of providing parents and visitors more available parking.  Please feel free to utilize this option if parking is an issue on the street.

After School Traffic Notice

Hello Parents,
We have had numerous complaints from our community regarding the safety of our students when they are being picked up on Kuaoa Street and Lehiwa Drive.  Because vehicles are either double or illegally parked on the main road, it is making it difficult for regular traffic to pass.  Students are also seen going in and out of traffic trying to get to their designated vehicle creating an unsafe situation.  The Honolulu Police Department will be monitoring these areas to ensure that our streets surrounding our campus are safe for our students.  In the process they have informed us that they will be giving citations to illegally parked cars.  Please help us keep our students safe by parking in legally parked areas and making sure that your children are arriving to their designated vehicle in a safe manner.

MS4 Public Awareness

Aloha Parents and Students,

This Public Service Announcement is in conjunction with the Department of Education's MS4 (Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) requirement.  We ask that everyone practice safe environmental practices at home to protect our streams and drainage channels that lead to the ocean.

How can you help at home?  We stress the following activities:

1. Use commercial car washes that treat or recycle wastewater.
2. Use enough of a cleaning product to get the job done; use low phosphate or phosphate-free detergents if possible.
3. Use plain water when washing your car on a city street or wash your car on a grassy area.
4. Use a spray gun with flow restriction or a bucket and sponge to reduce runoff and save water.

For more information, click the following: Car Washing Tips For Residents


Thank you.

Mililani Complex Cross Country Meet

On Wednesday, October 30, Mililani 'Ike students participated in the annual Mililani Complex Cross Country Meet.    The even was held at Mililani Middle School.  All students demonstrated sportsmanship and perseverance as they competed in the various groups.  Our Cross Country Team came in Second Place in the overall scoring.  A huge thank you to Mr. Hokama for working with our Cross Country team to ensure all students were prepared for a fun and safe run.  Congratulations Mililani 'Ike Cross Country Team!  We are proud of your efforts!