`Aikahi Elementary School's Grade 6 proudly presents "Dig It! - A Musical Tale of Ancient Civilizations", written by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson...directed by 6th grade teacher Alex Kauhini. Students of `Aikahi will be able to see the play during the matinee shows at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. There will also be an evening performance at 6:00 pm. All shows are open to the public (if attending the matinees, please be sure to check in at the front office).  

Wow...what a day! Our goal was to have 500 quizzes passed by the 460+ students of `Aikahi. It was a day full of quizzing and reading. Sixth graders read to kindergarteners, fourth graders reading to first graders, and students reading independently and with their teachers. Amazing...that's all we can say...amazing! `Aikahi students...you did it! Not only did you reach our goal of 500 quizzes passed, you more than trippled it! Here's the facts for the day:

• 1,669 quizzes attempted!
• 1,535 quizzes passed!
• 92% of quizzes taken were passed!
• Almost 14 MILLION words read in those books!

We're still counting the ballots to determine who Mr. Ogan will dress up as. We'll have that announcement here, as well as the day he will be drressing up as soon as the votes are counted. Thank you again for your participation in today's event. All children who took a quiz received a wristband and certificate of participation for this year's event.Check the Picture Gallery in the left side menu for pictures from the day's event!

Registration Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pmRegistration for kindergarten or junior kindergarten for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year will be held from February 1- February 15, 2013. We encourage you to register at this time to allow are staff sufficient time to prepare for your child. Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2013, may enroll in kindergarten, while children who reach five years of age beginning August 2 thru December 31, 2013 may enroll in junior kindergarten. To enroll a child for the first time in Hawaii's public schools, parents must present proof of their residential address, the child's original birth certificate, and required health and immunization records. For more information on registration requirements, go to: http://doe.k12.hi.us/register and on our homepage http://aikahi.net/school/ at Registration Information.

`Aikahi Elementary studernts had the opportunity to experience democracy first hand through Kids Voting Hawaii! `Aikahi's Kids Voting event was held on Wednesday, October 31st, where students had the opportunity to vote for the candidates of their choice, as well as issues that were written specifically for Hawaii children. Practice ballots were sent home with students so families had the opportunity to discuss the candidates and issues, and classes have discussed civic responsibility as our General Elections draw closer. Students statewide have been online, casting their own ballots. Kids Voting Hawaii results will be available minutes after the polls close on November 6th. For more information about Kids Voting and for election day results, visit the Kids Voting Hawaii website. Special thanks to the 6th grade students and teachers who helped the younger students cast their votes. They also greeted students with their performance on the importance of voting. Congratulations to all students! Our children have voted...how about you?

For those parents who pick up their child outside the classroom, please remember to wait at the benches until the bell rings. We cannot allow parents to wait/stand outside classroom doors as it is a distraction to the end of day activities. Many thanks from the teachers for your kokua. If you have any questions about this policy please do not hesitate to contact the school principal at 254-7944.