Wednesday, December 16, 2015

PTO Family Holiday Night

Thank you to all families who came out to support Mililani 'Ike and celebrate with a night of crafts, movies, and fun!  Here are a few pictures that were captured during the night.

A heartfelt appreciation to all volunteers and our PTO Board Members for creating this special night for our students and families.  Thank you also to Mililani High School Junior ROTC for assisting with the set up, crafts, and clean up.

















December Newsletter

Happy Holidays!  Click here to view our December Newsletter.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Winter Concert 2015 Video

Thank you parents, relatives, and friends for coming to support our Winter Concert 2015.
Here is the link for the video
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-J6FYdHBCAZNkExRjhCMW8yYkk

Or

Please visit the school website to either view or download the video of the Winter Concert.

Thank you for your continued support

Happy Holidays!

School Phone Lines are back up

Parents,

Our school phone lines are back up!

Thank you for your patience.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Lost and Found Items (Please check by 12/17/15)

Aloha 'Ike Parents,

If your child is missing a jacket, lunch bag or umbrella, please come to the front office and check our lost and found section by Thursday, December 17, 2015.  Please label all of your child's items (jackets, water bottles, bags) so that we can return their belongings.

Thank you.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Toys for Tots Collection

Thank you for making our Toys for Tots Collection a great success! 
The donated toys will brighten the holidays of less-fortunate children!




Wednesday, December 2, 2015

After School Coding Class Opportunity

There is an opportunity for your child to sign up for an after school coding class at Mililani `Ike.  Please visit our Mililani `Ike Website for more information.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

The Great Book Exchange

Bring your old books in starting Thursday, December 3.  Books will be accepted till Monday December 7 at 3:00 pm.

Students will then receive a slip letting them know how many books they can choose from the book exchange in the library.

Please use the link below to download and print the flyer for the great book exchange.
Great Book Exchange Flyer

PTO Movie Night

Dear Families,

Come and join us for a night of fun at our PTO Holiday Family Night!


Friday, November 6, 2015

November Newsletter


November Newsletter

Please note a change in location for our School Community Council (SCC) Forum.  
Monday's SCC Forum to gather parent input on our end of the fifth grade year program will be held in the Library at 6:30pm.


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

School Community Council Open Forum



 Families,

We will be holding a School Community Council Forum next week Monday, November 9 at 6:30pm in our Cafeteria to discuss our Fifth Grade Parent Night.  Please come and join us to share any ideas or comments you might have. The meeting is scheduled to end at 7:15pm.

Thank you

Monday, November 2, 2015

College and Career Readiness

Mililani 'Ike celebrated College and Career Readiness the week of October 19 - 23.  The activities included lessons on career, students and teachers wearing college attire, a display of a map showing where our faculty went to college and many guest speakers.  The speakers shared information on their career choice and the importance of education.  Many thanks to all the volunteers that came in to speak with our students.


https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9mx8VP9SzQkRTB1QXo2cnZqcTA

Friday, October 30, 2015

Fall Parade 2015 Trailer and Full Slideshow

Parents,

It was a perfect day here at Mililani `Ike to have our Annual Fall Parade.  You could feel the students' excitement and energy.

Here is a sneak peak trailer of our Fall Parade 2015.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-J6FYdHBCAZWXEyWUU3ZnlaczQ/view?usp=sharing

Full Slideshow in the link below.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-J6FYdHBCAZQk8wMzBKR19jQzA


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Start Saving your HI-5 Beverage Containers!

The Student Council is planning a  HI-5 collection in February with all proceeds benefiting Operation Homefront.

Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.

Start collecting your HI-5 containers and more information will be sent home as we get closer to the collection date!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Parent Communication with Remind App

Dear Parents,

As a way to better communicate with all of the families at Mililani `Ike we are setting up a school Remind account.  

Remind is an application that will allow for the school to text message you any important messages or updates that are made to our school blog.

With Remind your phone number will stay secure.  To find out more about this application please visit tinyurl.com/remindike

So how do you sign up?  Use the steps in the image below to help you sign up to get text message updates from the school.
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Mililani Make a Difference Day

The SCP Team, Student Council Members and their families represented our school at the Mililani Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 25, 2015. At the event sponsored by the Mililani Town Association, we held signs with HPD to promote traffic safety.

We appreciate the support of our families who spent part of their Saturday morning at this community event. Take a look at some of the great signs that were made by our students!





Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Parent Workshop - Google Drive Basics

Parents,

Wondering about what Google Drive is and want to know more about the basics of Google Drive?
We have a parent workshop that will cover the basics of Google Drive.

What:  Google Drive Basics Parent Workshop
When:  October 30 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
                                     or
             November 6 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Technology Lab
*Each session will only be open to 25 parents

Want to know what will be covered?
View this document to find out some of the main points that will be covered at this workshop.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uC6Gi8IWEfB0VrEHVqf3grcPd2BO35n0CNdviwMD4K4/edit

Interested in signing up?
Click the link below to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/a/milike.k12.hi.us/forms/d/1ikxBY9y3jDPBTrHgcs3P6ls77_I-HGcv6wgbnpZIaZw/viewform



Friday, October 16, 2015

Shoeboxes for Homeless Drive

Thank you families of Mililani `Ike!

The Shoeboxes for Homeless Drive was a great success.
377 shoeboxes were collected this year!

Thank you families for your continued support of our school.


Click Here to view more pictures of the Shoebox Drive.
Our next service project for the school year will be Toys for Tots Drive.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Monster Book Fair - Fall 2015

Parents,

Mililani Ike Elementary School Fall book fair is going online.
Online orders will begin Oct. 28 and go through November 10, 2015.

Advantages to shopping online:

  • Access more books and eBooks
  • Order out-of-stock products
  • Busy parents, out of town family and friends can now shop
  • Free shipping to your child's class  (Nov. 15 - 20, 2015)
  • All purchases benefit Mililani `Ike Elementary
To shop online use the link below
*Link also available on School Website

Recent Posts Below
- New Virtual School Tour
- Shoebox for Homeless Drive

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

New Virtual Tour of Mililani `Ike Elementary School

Please check out the new Virtual School Tour on the `Ike Website.


Click on the Virtual School Tour Icon that is located on the right hand side of `Ike Home page.
The tour includes new panoramic images of our beautiful school campus.
If you know of families that will be new to `Ike please share this school tour with them.

Here is a link to the page.

Directory Notification Change (Photo and Video Release Update)

Parents,

There has been a revision to the Directory Information Policy.

The revision voids the Photo and Video Release Form that was signed earlier in the year.

Please click the link below to see the latest revision.
Directory Notification Change

Thank You

Friday, October 2, 2015

College and Career Readiness Week

October 19 - 23, 2015 will be College and Career Readiness Week at Mililani 'Ike Elementary.  During this week students will experience various presentations from professionals around our community and state.

A parent letter will be coming home during the first week when students return from Fall Break.   In this communication information will be shared about the presentations and encouragement for college attendance.  Students will be asked to wear college shirts of their choice during College and Career Readiness Week.

Thank you continued support.

Shoeboxes for the Homeless Collection

Our school will be partnering with other Mililani schools to collect filled shoeboxes to help the less fortunate. If you would like to help, bring a shoebox to school on Friday October 16 to the flag pole area before 8:00 a.m.. Boxes brought in before October 16 can be taken to the classrooms.
Here are some suggested items that you can fill your shoebox with: toiletries, first aid supplies, school supplies, flashlights, small toys, new slippers, new or gently used clothing.




Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tech Fun Run 2015

Families of Mililani `Ike,

Thank you for your continued support fundraising for the Tech. Fun Run.  The weather was great for that day and it looked like the kids all had a great time.

With your efforts, the school was able to fundraise $17,000.  The monies raised will be spent to get more technologies into the classroom and in the hands of the students.

Please enjoy the slide show of our great day.

Use this link below to view the slide show.



Sunday, September 27, 2015

New Mililani `Ike Website

Parents,

The Mililani `Ike Website has been changed!
http://www.milike.k12.hi.us/

The website will contain much of the same information and more information will be added or updated.

Blog posts will be put out to let you folks know of the updates as they happen to the website.

If you have a suggestion for the `Ike website please use the link at the bottom left hand corner of the "Home" Page.  Your input to this site is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Adding User Accounts to Google Chrome

Parents,

Some of the feedback from our Tech. Parent Night was asking for instructions on how to add user accounts to the Google Chrome Browser.

Adding a user account and switching between user accounts will ensure that your family browsing history will be kept off of your child's student account.

Thank you again for the feedback.  Please check the blog for other tutorials.


*If the video above does not work please use this link to view the video.
Adding User Accounts to Chrome Browser

Monday, September 14, 2015

Picture-taking on 9/15, 9/17, 9/18

Dear 'Ike Parents,

This is a reminder that students will be taking their school pictures this week.  Please check your teacher's communication blog or planner for information.   The following grades and classes will be going on the following days:

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

*Preschool (D103/104)
*All of K classes
*All of Grade 3 classes
*TB1 (4th), TB4 (4th)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

*TB6 (4th), TB5 (4th), TB3 (4th), TB2 (4th)
*All of Grade 2 classes

Friday, September 18, 2015

*All of Grade 1 classes
*All of Grade 5 classes

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Technology Parent Night Reflection and Feedback Form

Pre K - 5th grade parents,

Thank you for attending the parent night.  We all really appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to continue to build the relationship between our families and school.

Here is a link that you can use to fill out the reflection and feedback form.
tinyurl.com/ikeparentnight1516 *The form was changed so you do not need to log in with a gmail account.

Please encourage parents who were not able to attend to visit this link to fill out our feedback form.

This is also the link for the Google Slides Presentation.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WSXUWW8fnoMRgFYVY8Rw6UXuXsm9MP7LzK3qFSMya-c/edit#slide=id.p9

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT


SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT

In schools across the country, teachers are implementing new academic standards that provide consistent guidelines in English and math at each grade level and help prepare students to graduate high school ready for college and the workplace.  These new benchmarks challenge students to develop a deeper understanding of subject matter, learn to think critically, and apply what they are learning to the real world.  The Smarter Balanced Assessment measures critical thinking with questions that ask students to demonstrate their research, writing, and problem solving skills

Learn more by visiting the Smarter Balanced website:  http://wwwsmarterbalanced.org

Take the practice test:

If your child took the Smarter Balanced Assessment as a third of fourth grader at Mililani ‘Ike last year, you will be receiving information on their performance in the form of a Family Report.  To help you better understand this report, you can access the Interpretive Guide @ http://www.alohahsap.org.  You can find the guide on the Resources page for Students and Families under General Information.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Technology Overview Parent Night

Parents,

You are invited to our Technology Parent Night.  Please click the link below to see the times for your child's grade level.

Technology Parent Night Invitation

Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 24, 2015

Parent Training Program - Loving Solutions

Loving Solutions is a program designed specifically for parents raising difficult younger children - ages 5 -10 years.  The program focuses on:

*positive home - school communication
*home learning activities
*classroom behavior
*helping parents become actively involved in their child's education

This 10 week program will be held on Mondays, from October 12 - December 14, 6:00-8:00pm at Aina Haina School.  For more information on the program, go to parentproject.com or
you can contact Renee Ako @ 377-2419 (ext 3052011) or renee_ako@notes.k12.hi.us

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Support Our School Lunch Program

Please support Mililani 'Ike Elementary's National School Lunch Program!  We encourage our children as well as our faculty and staff to eat school lunch.  Our school lunch contains 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of necessary nutrients for our children here at 'Ike which enhances their learning ability and mental well being.  Families are welcome to enjoy a school breakfast and start the day with a nutritious meal too!

Please help support our staff by eating school lunch especially during August 17- September 19, 2015.  Thank you!!

Friday, August 14, 2015

HYPE Informational Meeting Announcement

Dear 'Ike Parents,

Mrs. Honda, our new HYPE advisor will have an informational meeting for all interested 4th and 5th grade students on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in the library during first recess.  Interested students should report to the library as soon as possible.

Mahalo.


Monday, August 10, 2015

Operation Hero

OPERATION HERO – Available Fall Term
August – November 2015


Armed Community Services – Armed Services YMCA is offering Operation Hero support to our Mililani ‘Ike Elementary students kindergarten through 5th grade.  Operation Hero is an after school service for ONLY military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard) dependent children.  Students are grouped together by age.  Lower Elementary:  K, 1st and 2nd graders.  Upper Elementary:  3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  Each group will meet for 2.5 hours twice a week for ten weeks.  Please contact your child’s teacher or school counselor, Rosanne Oda-Ching (extn. 228) if you are interested in having your child participate in this program. 

Monday, August 3, 2015

Pueo Technotics Robotics Informational Meeting

Aloha 'Ike Families,

There will be an informational meeting on Friday, August 7, 2015 for students in grades 4 and 5 who are interested in joining the 2015-2016 Pueo Technotics Robotics team.  The meeting will be held in the library from 2:15 to 2:45 pm

Students who are interested can ask their homeroom teacher starting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 for a permission form.

If a student is in A+, they must check in with their leader prior to attending the meeting.  After the meeting, A+ students must report back to their leader.  If a student is not in A+, students must go to the office and wait to be picked up by their parents.

Thank you.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Choir/Orchestra Program Announcements

Aloha 'Ike Parents,

Mrs. Fagaragan will have two after school meetings for the Choir/Orchestra Programs:

* Returning members will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 2:10-2:45 pm in the Music Room (E-113).

* New members (Grades 3-5) will meet on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 2:10-2:45 pm in the Music Room (E-113).  During this meeting, 
students will be informed of the application/audition process.

A+ Students should check in with their leaders before attending and will be released back to their groups when the meeting is over.  Non-A+ students need to arrange for parent/guardian pick up in front of the office.

Also rehearsal dates will be as follows:

Choir ('Ike Pride Singers)
Mondays from 2:10-3:15
Tentative start date: August 31

Orchestra 1 (Pueo Preludes)
Tuesdays from 2:10-3:15
Tentative start date: August 25

Orchestra 2 (Pueo Strings)
Thursdays from 2:10-3:15

Tentative start date: August 27

Thank you!

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Changes in school breakfast and lunch prices

Aloha Mililani 'Ike Parents,

As the school year is fast approaching, we would like to remind all families of the change in prices for student meals for school year 2015-2016.  Please review the change in prices for breakfast and lunch as well as having a second meal.

Thank you.

Breakfast

2014-2015 price = $1.00

2015-2016 price change  = $1.10

second meal and adult

2014-2015 price = $2.20

2-15-2016 price change = $2.40


Lunch

2014-2015 price = $2.25

2015-2016 price change = $2.50

second meal and adult

2014-2015 price = $5.00

2015-2016 price change = $5.50

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Welcome to School Year 2015-2016!

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer break!  The school year is quickly approaching and we are excited for another year filled with learning and excitement.

On Friday, July 17 our teachers will send home their welcome letters to our students and families.  Please be on the look out for your letters.

All class lists will be posted outside of our Administration Building on Wednesday, July 22.

On Monday, July 27 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm we will be having our annual Meet and Greet.  Come and meet your teacher and bring your school supplies to get ready for learning.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Time to Register for School Year 2015-2016!

Registration is now in progress for all incoming students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 at Mililani 'Ike Elementary.  

Please bring the necessary documents for registration:
Child's birth certificate 
Parent's/Guardian's ID
Heath Records (Form 14)
Proof of residency
Current utility bill
If transferring from another school, please bring the official School Release Packet.

Please register now to help us better prepare for the school year.  Remind any neighbors and friends too!

Exciting Summer at Mililani Ike!

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer vacation. Along with planning for next school year, we held our Enrichment Summer Session and STEM Camp.  Students expressed their creativity while being actively engaged in a variety of learning experiences.
Here are a few pictures to highlight the fun learning events!











Thursday, June 4, 2015

Keiki Kits

Aloha Parents,

Our 'Ike PTO recently informed all families about ordering Keiki Kits.  Please see the attached flier regarding information about the kits or you can go to www.keikikits.com.

Thank you.



Keiki Kit Informational Flyer

Mililani 'Ike PTO Newsletter

Aloha,

The 2014-2015 school year has finally come to an end and the Mililani 'Ike PTO recently published its 4th Quarter Newsletter & Updates.  Please click on the following to access the newsletter.

Thank you.





PTO Newsletter


Keiki Kits

Dear Parents,
With the cost of supplies rising each year, we would like to offer parents a way to save, and at the same time have their supply purchase benefit the school in which their child attends.  Students need the appropriate supplies to be well equipped for their school year.  Keiki Kits will help students be prepared and support those students who would otherwise be unable to purchase supplies (for every 30 Keiki Kits purchased per grade level, one will be donated).  You are assured quality products for less.  Plus, your school will receive a donation of 4% to 10% of the proceeds depending on the amount of Keiki Kits purchased.  Your child's Keiki Kits will be delivered directly to your school and distributed on Thursday, July 23, 2015 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) at the MIlilani 'Ike School Cafeteria.

Mahalo,
Making the Grade

Go online to www.keikikits.com - click shop and on Mililani 'Ike Elementary to order.

Save by ordering before June 15, 2015 to avoid the $10 late fee.

Grade      Price
K             $75
1              $77
2              $88
3              $97
4              $96
5              $106

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Preschool Graduation

Our Preschoolers graduated today!! Congratulations to our soon to be Kindergarteners and thank you to everyone who helped to make graduation day a success.


Here are highlights from the ceremony, enjoy!


Photo by: Leandra P.




Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Please Drive Carefully!!!

Hello 'Ike Families,
Community members have witnessed several people driving dangerously right outside our parking lot area.  We would like to remind our families to abide by our driving regulations to keep our students and families safe.  Please watch for pedestrians and keep at an appropriate speed.  The Honolulu Police Department has also been contacted for consultation to help with our current issue.

Thank you

Ian Tanita
Vice Principal

Friday, May 22, 2015

Smarter Balance Assessment Survey

Parents and students,
Please take some time to complete on-line survey on the Smarter Balanced Assessment.  A link is posted below.

The Parent/Student Smarter Balanced Assessments Administration Survey is for students in grades 3-8 and 11, who took the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments during Spring 2015, and their parents to complete. Students and parents are encouraged to complete this anonymous online survey about the Smarter Balanced Assessments by following the link at http://alohahsap.org/SMARTERBALANCED/students/ or by clicking here. This link may be forwarded to students who were administered the assessments and their parents.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Mililani 'Ike GT Program Nominations

Mililani 'Ike GT Program
Parent Nominations for K-4 students


Parent Nomination forms for the Mililani 'Ike Academically Gifted and Talented Program for students presently enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 4 will be available at the school office from Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - Friday, May 15, 2015.  Nomination forms must be fully completed, submitted, and received at the school's office no later than 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015.  (Attention: Alison Tanaka or GT Coordinator)

Monday, April 27, 2015

National History Day Results




National History Day sparks passion for history in students as they embark on a learning adventure to understanding the significance of the past to our lives and society.  As students embarked on this year-long commitment, they applied critical thinking, practiced writing and research skills, interpreted primary historical documents, and recognized the importance of those who have made a difference in history.  This year, Hawaii History Day involved over 8,000 students grades 4-12 with entries from all islands.  Our 5th grade students excelled and represented Mililani 'Ike well.  We're so PROUD of their accomplishments!

Here is an attachment with some pictures and results of the State Competition.  Thank you to Alison Tanaka, Fumiko Yamada and Wilene Lum for all the countless hours they put in to prepare our students for the competition.  

Friday, April 24, 2015

JPO Applications for School Year 2015-16

We are in the process of finding high character individuals for our Junior Police Officer Program for next school year.  Students currently need to be in grades 3 and 4 to apply.  Applications are available in the front office and are due on Monday, May 4th.  Please turn in the packet to Mr. Tanita in the front office.  Please contact Mr. Tanita at 626-2980 if you have any questions.


Thursday, April 23, 2015

Contingency Plan for Movie Night

Hi 'Ike Families,
If it does rain tomorrow our Movie Night will be held in the playcourt.  You are permitted to bring your own blankets and chairs to sit on but the chair legs need to have a plastic covering so it will not scratch the playcourt surface.  Metal legs without plastic or rubber foot protection will not be permitted in the playcourt.  If you have any questions please call the office at 626-2980.

Thank you
Ian Tanita

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Meal Accounts

As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, we are asking for your assistance in keeping all meal accounts loan free.  Per our School Food Service policies, all schools must end with a positive balance.  No accounts can have outstanding balances.

To assist in clearing all meal account loans, written notifications are sent home daily with students.

White notices = Accounts running low on funds

Blue notices = Accounts with negative balances. Please pay IMMEDIATELY.

Phone calls are also made to families when accounts are in the negative.

As of May 1, daily automated calls will be generated for all students with a negative meal account balance.

Please assist us and keep your child's meal accounts properly funded.

Track Meet Results

Hello 'Ike Families,
We had our annual complex track meet held at Mililani High School stadium today.   Our 'Ike runners did very well.  We are very proud of all of them.  Here are the results of the track meet.

Individual Events:

50 Meter  Girls      (3rd place)
50 Meter Boys       (2nd place)
100 Meter Girls     (2nd place)
100 Meter Boys     (1st place)
200 Meter Girls     (1st place)
200 Meter Boys     (4th place)
400 Meter Girls     (2nd place)
400 Meter Boys     (1st place)
600 Meter Girls     (2nd place)
600 Meter Boys     (2nd place)

Team Relay Events:
4oo M Girls     (4th )
400 M Boys     (3rd)
400 M Mixed  (1st)
800 M Girls    (2nd)
800 M Boys    (1st)
800 M Mixed  (1st)
Medley Girls   (2nd)
Medley Boys   (3rd)
Medley Mixed  (3rd)

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

We are asking for your assistance to please remind your children about traffic safety.  We received reports of students darting across the street from our school driveway.  The students are not looking for oncoming traffic and are placing themselves in a dangerous situation.

Hawaii Laws require all bike riders to wear safety helmets and follow all traffic laws.  Below are tips provided by the Honolulu Police Department for bicycle safety:
  • Wear clothes that make you more visible.

  • Be cautious when riding a bike at night. Make sure you have the proper lights on your bicycle. Wear reflective materials or clothing.

  • Wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce injuries by up to 80%.

  • Obey traffic signs, signals and road markings.

  • Be familiar with the laws pertaining to bicycles.
Please refer to their website for more information on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
 http://www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=pedestrian

Thank you for working together to keep our children and community safe.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Virtual School Tour by The DigiArt Squad


Aloha 'Ike Ohana!


Mililani 'Ike's DigiArt Squad is proud to release our first official school project. It is a Virtual School Tour of Mililani 'Ike Elementary School! The map is linked under a new "app" on our virtual tablet on the school website. www.milike.k12.hi.us

Look for this "App" on our 'Ike homepage! 
(This "app" design was created by our DigiArt Squad - Aliyah L. was the talented artist who brought the idea to life in Photoshop!)


The purpose of the map is to welcome new students and families to Mililani 'Ike!   The Google Map shows a satellite view of the school and shares pictures of common areas and provides procedural information that may be helpful to both new and returning students. 

All photography and text has proudly been written by DigiArt Squad members.



DigiArt Squad members learned a variety of new technologies and skills to create this virtual map.  


  • Teamwork and Leadership Skills
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (A LOT of problem solving!)
  • Interview skills
  • GIMP (Photo editing program)
  • Google Apps (Maps, Draw, Drive)
  • Basic Photography Techniques (Digital Cameras and iPads)
  • iPhoto 
  • Basic photo editing
  • Photosphere App
You can also check out the Photosphere (360 degree) pictures we took of the school by visiting maps.google.com and searching for Mililani 'Ike Elementary.  We are working on taking a few more of these pictures and connecting them to take you on 360 degree virtual tour!

Here are a few pics of the DigiArt Squad hard at work :)

Brainstorming final steps to complete and release our Google Map.

One of our managers making edits to the Google Map.


Taking Photos using the Photosphere App!

Working in teams to take photos for the Map project.