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Momilani Student Winners in MOA art Contest
May 22, 2020
Every year the MOA Museum of Art holds a children’s painting contest. Around the world, MOA branches host their own local art shows. In total there are almost half a million entries! Winners are chosen, an art exhibition is held, and then the best of shows are sent to Japan to compete internationally. Last year, 3 paintings from Hawaii were chosen as part of the 31st Annual Children’s Painting Exhibition held at the MOA Museum of Art in Japan.
This year MOA Hawaii chose to make its exhibition Virtual. They wanted to share the talent and creativity of the keiki of Hawaii with you and the world.
MOA Hawaii 2020 Momilani Winners
- Connor J. Grade 1 “Cat”
- Kaylee T. Grade 1 “Life in the Pond”
- Kian O. Grade 2 “Under the Orange Sky”
- Cayla Y. Grade 2 “Walking in the Park”
- Nyah F. Grade 3 “Cherry Trees”
- Brianna T. Grade 4 “Birds”
- Makayla C. Grade 5 “Seascape”
- Nicholas Y. Grade 5 “The Tall Grass”
- Lila S. Grade 5 “Autumn Day”
- Kara C. Grade 6 “Little Chicks”
- Caitlyn P. Grade 6 “Beauty and and the Beast”
- Eva T. Grade 6 “Field Hockey”
- Jacob U. Grade 6 “The Waterfall”
THE BEST OF SHOW Winner
- Eva R. Grade 6 “A Beautiful Day”
Congratulations to Best of Show Winner - Eva R.
Best of Show winner Eva Romualdo says, “I think that art is a great way to express yourself and a way of learning many new things. When I made this painting, I thought of how these colors can make a feeling of joy and calmness.”
As founder Mokichi Okada once said, “The most precious Art of all, is the Art that gives pleasure to man, uplifting his heart.”
Thank you MOA Hawaii for providing opportunities for our children to express themselves through creating art!!! MOA Hawaii Art classes are held on Fridays afterschool.
View the MOA’s Virtual Exhibition: http://moahawaii.org/events/virtual-exhibition
Momilani Student Winners in Sight is Beautiful Art Contest
Congratulations to Maika and Avery for receiving recognition for their art submissions to the 2019-2020 Sight is Beautiful Poster Contest sponsored by the District 50 Lions Club of Hawaii.
Maika L.
Grade 3
Avery C.
Grade 2
Mr. Nishihara's Ripples of Kindness Page now active!
April 8, 2020
Aloha from Mr. Nishihara!
I've been working very hard on a new Ripples of Kindness Activity that I would like our whole school to get involved in during the extended school closure. Please join my Google Classroom to see the lesson that I assigned to everyone. (Momilani students should log in to the Google Classroom and accept my invitation to my class.)
Also, please check out my page on the Momilani Website under "School Life" for more information and resources that I shared in the assignment.
We miss you all and hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. Please take care and remember to "Keep your face always toward the sunshine..."
Updates from the Hui
Hui O Momilani Executive Board Nominations
Are you looking to GET INVOLVED? The Hui O Momilani is looking for you! Hui O Momilani is the school's organization for parents, teachers and students.
Student Articles
Notices from our School 'Ohana
Meal Prices:
- Breakfast: $1.10
- Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
- Lunch: $2.50
- Reduced Lunch: $0.40
- Milk Only: $0.75
Free and Reduced Meals
Online Lunch Payments
- As of May7th, 2018
- EZ School Pay Website
- To read more about this change, see the link below.
- Memo on EZ School Pay
Power of Attorney Notice
- CLICK HERE to see more details.
PTSO Officers for SY 2019-2020
- President - Kaci de la Cruz
- Vice President - Alicia Shin
- Treasurer - Mel Mungfa Chung
- Secretary - Lenni Oh
PTSO Pizza Night
- Date: Check the Master Calendar for the monthly dates.
- FLYER LINK
PTSO Pizza Cards
Be sure to purchase your PTSO Pizza Cards for $10 and get 50% off any regular menu priced pizza. You have until August 29th to purchase your cards! All proceeds go toward funding PTSO events throughout the year. Mahalo for your support! Any questions, please email kahala_ninomiya@momilanies.k12.hi.us
The Momilani School Community Council (SCC) represents a group within the Momilani Community committed to the interests of the school. Our group is made up of individuals from the school’s administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students and community members. We meet quarterly at the library to discuss what’s going on at the school such as the Financial and Academic Plans, student achievement, student leadership reports and Spring Olympics. We also participate in an end of the year evaluation and conduct nominations and elections for the following next year board members. We are looking forward to another exciting educational year at Momilani Elementary School!
If you are interested in helping out or becoming a representative, please contact Kahala Ninomiya at scc_chair@momilanies.k12.hi.us.
Medication Storage
If a student needs to store/carry medication for Sever allergy, Asthma, or daily meds for ADHD etc. in school during this school year, please go to the office to get form(SH36) . Fill out the form and get approved. This form must be renewed yearly.
NO medications are allowed in school without this form.
Peanut/Nut Free School
Please remember that at Momilani we have students with severe allergies to nuts, so we are a nut free school!
Wellness Guidelines
Take a look at these wellness snack guidelines, then submit your snack idea here!
- Calories ≤ 200
- Total Fat ≤ 35% of total calories
- Saturated Fat ≤ 10% of total calories
- Trans Fat ZERO grams
- Sodium ≤ 200 mg
- Sugar ≤ 35% of total weight of item
- Smart Foods Planner
- Wellness Guidelines
Notices from the Office
You may also contact this person for questions or concerns relating to non-discrimination and anti-harassment at your school:
SHARI A. DELA CUADRA
Equity Specialist (Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area)HIDOE Civil Rights Compliance OfficeContact Information:
(808) 629-9114 shari_dela_cuadra@notes.k12.hi.us
(revised 4/30/18)Mailing Address:
Office of the Superintendent – Leeward District Office (Annex)
Attn: Shari A. Dela Cuadra
94-521 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
Please visit http://bit.ly/FERPAHI
March 11, 2020
Please read the attached letter from the Hawaii State Superintendent Dr. Kishimoto.
Click on the link in the corner to open the document in a new window.
Please continue to monitor updates on the Department's website at:
36695.pdfPearl City Complex Letter to Parents - Feb. 2019
LTP-Momo-challenge02272019.pdfFebruary 27, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are committed to safeguarding the physical and emotional well-being of our students. As such, we want to inform you of the latest series of online challenges targeting youth and teens called The Momo Challenge.
It is essentially "played" over a digital social media platform, where contact is initiated by searching for a phone...