Kapalama Elementary School
Welcome to Kapalama Elementary's official school website.
We hope you enjoy browsing our school website.
Upcoming Events
*This calendar is subject to change. Please check back weekly for updates or changes. For a monthly view, visit our Calendar page.Breakfast and lunch menu
*This menu is subject to change. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24 SERVING TIMES:
BREAKFAST 7:20AM - 7:50AM
BREAKFAST - $1.10LUNCH - $2.50ADDITIONAL LUNCH - $5.50
MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED, BY THE CHILD, IN THE CAFETERIA. Any non-student (parent or siblings) wishing to purchase school breakfast must report to the office to pay and receive a breakfast token. No cash payments will be accepted in the cafeteria.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Thank you for all who contributed and joined us for the pa'ina!
We hope you enjoyed yourselves!
Mahalo, Mahalo, mahalo for alll of your help and support!!
MAHALO, MAHALO, MAHALO
A special shout out to HAWAII USA Federal Credit Union for coming to teach families about financial responsibility as well as sponsoring our snacks for our CHOOSE ALOHA OHANA NIGHTS!
Thank you to our CHOOSE LOVE Ambassador, Aunty Dawn O'Brien, for reading her book "Aloha Almighty, Alrighty?!" and teaching our families about gratitude and that "ALOHA CRUSHES FEAR!"
Aunty Dawn with our very own Grandma Alice

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Kapalama calendar

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Kindergarten supply list

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GRADE 1 - 5 SUPPLY LIST

Attendance Letter from Mr. Oyama
09-11-2023

Essa Hawaii Qualified Teacher
Notice Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualifications
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Essa Hawaii Qualified Teacher
Notice Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualifications
Translated Versions
Chinese, Chuukese, German, Ilokano, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Marshallese, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan, Vietnamese, Visayan
SY 2023-2023

Panorama SEL and Student Perception Survey
SY 2023-2024

Meet and Greet
Supply Drop Off
Grades PreK, 1-5
***Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, August 11, 2023***

Free and Reduced Price Meal application

'how to' guide
for EZSchoolPay
GRADES 3-5 PANORAMA DECLINATION FORM
PLEASE COME TO THE FRONT OFFICE FOR A COPY OF THE DECLINATION FORM. YOU MAY TURN THE FORM INTO THE FRONT OFFICE OR YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL FORMS BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023.
MAHALO!

ENGLISH

ILOCANO

CHUUKESE

MARSHALLESE

TAGALOG

THAI

SAMOAN

POHNPEIAN

CHINESE
For Families that registered,
Please come to the front office to pick up your Kindergarten Packet!
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00am - 4:00pm
Closed on State Holidays
If your child is born between
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
and turns 5 on or before July 31
REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN TODAY!
Don't Stall, Call (808)305-5500 for more information!

EOEL
(Executive Office on Early Learning)
Public Pre-kindergarten Program
Kapalama Elementary is excited to announce that we are one of the public schools in the state to have a public Prekindergarten program on our campus. The program is funded through the State of Hawaii's Executive Office on Early Learning. The Prekindergarten class is able to provide high-quality learning experiences for students in the year prior to Kindergarten eligibility. For more information and applications (translated into various languages) please visit: EOEL website. (click for the link)
Eligibility Requirements:
Our program serves 3- and 4-year-old children who are in the two years prior to kindergarten entry. Children must be born on or between August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2020 and be 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2023.
Start Date:
August 8, 2023
Priority for Enrollment:
Priority is provided for children whose situations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
Children who are eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and require general education placement.
Children in foster care.
Children who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Children who are dual or multi-language learners.
Children whose family's income is no more than 300% of the federal poverty level.
Children who are experiencing at-risk situations which may impact their development and learning.
Please visit our school office for an application or download and print the application forms. The office is now accepting applications for next school year 2023-2024. Each class is limited to 20 students.
YMCA A+ after school program
PREPARING FOR A+ AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2023-2024
Online registration for the A+ Program for School Year 2023-2024 is now open. Please see your A+ site coordinator if you need a hard copy registration form.
Please review carefully the information below or download our A+ Registration Instructions & FAQ. If you plan to register online, download and review our Online Registration Guide.
Start collecting any required information now to prevent delays in the submission of your child(ren)'s registration. Students will be accepted into the program in the order that completed registration forms (online or hard copied) are received by the YMCA of Honolulu.
A+ Registration Instructions & FAQ
A+ Online Registration Link
We are currently experiencing high demand for online registration. The link has a capacity limit for the number of users that can use the website. If you receive a "Limit Reached" message, please continue to refresh the page and try again.
new kapalama uniform design
STARTING SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24.
STUDENTS WILL STILL BE ABLE TO WEAR THE WAVE DESIGN UNIFORM.
UNIFORM SALE ON CAMPUS IN THE LIBRARY
WED, AUG 2 - MEET AND GREET NIGHT
3:30-5:30PM
FRI, AUG 11 - KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
7:30 - 9:00AM
ORDERING UNIFORMS
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OF $75 OR MORE.
ORDER AT: WWW.UNIFORMSBYTCC.COM
CODE: TCCSHIP75
PROMOTION FROM JUNE 1, 2023 - JUNE 10, 2023
THANK YOU BISHOP MUSEUM!
Bishop Museum recently upcycled power strips to Kapalama Elementary School. These will definitely be put to good use around our campus! Mahalo, Bishop Museum for your generosity!
Free and Reduced Meal Application
Did you know that the federal government assists families and schools with more than just meals?
The following video provides information about the Free and Reduced Meal Application and why it is so important for all families to fill it out for Kapalama School. Please view it on the platform most convenient to you.
Facebook - https://fb.watch/7Ke1WVKTMA/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTONc6CFQ43/
Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/593837614