SLES Updates

November 25, 2020 - Phase II Return to School Survey

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

In preparation for Phase II of our Return to School plan, please review our Return to Learn handbook on the SLES Website or click here for https://bit.ly/SLESR2Learn and complete the Return to School Phase II Survey, one per child, to indicate your preference for face to face instruction on a blended schedule or 100% Distance Learning. Click here for the survey link https://bit.ly/2HFiLJ2 Please complete the survey by December 4, 2020.

 

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving,

 

Mr. Abe

 

October 30, 2020 - Updated Phase I Return to School Plans

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

Please read the letter about our Updated Phase I Return to School plans for the 2nd Quarter.  Check your email or go to the SLES website for more information. 

 

Please click here for the letter from Mr. Abe: https://bit.ly/2TBZSce

 

Stay safe and healthy.

 

Thank you,

Mr. Abe

 

October 12, 2020 - SLES Grab-and-Go for Salt Lake Community

Aloha Salt Lake Elementary Ohana,

The Grab-and-Go school meals program has come to SLES.  This program will run from Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Dec. 18, and provide free meals to children 18 years and younger.  Meal distribution will be available Monday through Friday from 10:45 - 11:30am.  Social distancing is required and masks must be worn at all times.  Only one meal pick-up will be allowed per child per day.  See attached flyer for more information: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/2020-HIDOE-Fall-Grab-and-Go-Flyer.pdf

Thank you,

Mr. Abe

October 2, 2020 - Phase I Return to School Plans

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

Please read the letter about our Return to School plans for the 2nd Quarter.  Check your email or go to the SLES website for more information. 

 

Please click here for the letter from Mr. Abe: https://bit.ly/3cRldHD

 

Stay safe and healthy.

 

Thank you,

Mr. Abe

 

September 30, 2020 - A Letter from CAS Erickson

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

Please read the letter from our Complex Area Superintendent, Mr. John Erickson, about reopening plans for the 2nd Quarter.  We are in the process of developing our own plans and will be sharing the information with our school community very soon.  Continue to check our NEW website for the latest news and information. 

 

Click here for the letter from CAS Erickson: https://bit.ly/3ie4SgZ

 

Stay safe and healthy.

 

Thank you,

Mr. Abe

 

September 17, 2020 - Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)

HIDOE and the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) will be providing temporary food purchasing assistance to families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals due to the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the 2019-20 school year, eligible families were provided Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) School Meal Replacement Benefits of up to $360 per child due to school closures in March, April and May. This school year, families are eligible to receive up to $286 per child for the months of August and September.

There is no application specifically for P-EBT. Any child or family who qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals for the current 2020-21 school year will automatically be eligible for P-EBT. Students who attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school and direct-certification students also will automatically be qualified for this program.

HIDOE families that have already qualified for free or reduced-price school meals for this school year and have no changes to their mailing address do not need to take any action; P-EBT cards will automatically be mailed to them. HIDOE will provide eligibility information to DHS, who will distribute the P-EBT cards via mail.

HIDOE families that are eligible but have not yet applied for free or reduced-price school meals, can still apply by Sept. 21 at EZMealApp.com.

Qualifying families that need to update their primary mailing address should work with their school to do so by Sept. 22.

For any questions about the P-EBT program, please visit https://humanservices

 

August 10, 2020 - SLES Will Be Going 100% Distance Learning

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

Salt Lake Elementary School will be going 100% Distance Learning for all students for 4 weeks, beginning on August 17 to September 11.  There are important forms that need to be signed and returned to begin distance learning.  

• Opening of the Year Parent/Student Forms will be available for curbside pickup on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the school parking lot
• Return the completed forms as soon as possible 
• Curbside drop off on Friday 8/14 or Monday 8/17 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Please read the newest version of our  SLES Return to Learn Handbook for important health and safety information.
• Complete the Technology Access/Request and Return to Learn Acknowledgement form to help us ensure connectivity and access for our students.

 

Thank you and stay safe!

Mr. Abe

 

May 20, 2020 - Student Supplies & Report Card Distribution

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

Student supplies and prepaid yearbooks (only) will be distributed during the week of May 26-28, 2020 in our SLES parking lot.  To ensure the safety of everyone, wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.  Signs will be distributed at the entrance to the parking lot to be displayed on your dashboard to expedite matters.   You may also make a sign of your own.   Please include the names of all students within the household, the grade and room number.  Do not get out of your vehicles.  Staff members will hand the student supplies to you or place them in your trunk.   Students may return school property (textbooks, library books, Music Enrichment shirts and musical instruments etc) at the drop off area. 

 

Click here for the Student Supplies Pick Up Flyer: https://4.files.edl.io/5b5a/05/21/20/010959-09edd7fe-cc95-4c05-b6a4-142b53bcbf85.pdf

 

May 04, 2020 - A Message from Mr. Abe

Aloha SLES Ohana,

Be sure to check out the latest parent bulletin on the SLES Website or click the link below.  As a reminder, all public schools will remain closed until May 28th.  Due to the extended school closure, your child will need the Distance Learning packet pacing guide for the month of May. Pacing guides can be found on our website in your child's Grade Level Enrichment page of the COVID-19 Updates Section. As our school year comes to an end, please inform your child’s teacher if you are planning to transfer to another school. 

April Parent Bulletin: https://www.saltlakeeshawaii.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=381619&type=d&pREC_ID=1726868

Stay safe and healthy,

Mr. Abe

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

Your child’s third quarter report card will be distributed on Wednesday, April 15th via postal service. Be sure to check your mailbox for the envelope. 

 

As a reminder, please check your phone, email or other communication tool (Class Dojo, SeeSaw, Remind, Google Classroom, etc…) for important updates from classroom teachers.  For other schoolwide updates, continue to check our website for the latest news.

 

Stay safe and healthy.

Thank you,

Mr. Abe

 

 

Aloha SLES Parents and Guardians,

On Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Student Enrichment packets for your child will be available online or for pick up.  Online access will be available on our school website https://www.saltlakeeshawaii.org in the COVID-19 Updates section by grade level.  Pick up will be drive or walk through only.  A designated path will be set up in the parking lot for both options.  Please let a SLES staff member know which grade level packet you need and it will be brought to your car.  For your safety and the safety of our staff members, we ask that you please remain in your car. If you are walking to campus, please practice social distancing protocols.  We appreciate your support. Please check our school website for updates.

Sincerely,

 

Duwayne F. Abe

Principal

 

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

I hope you are all safe and healthy.  Please practice the Department of Health Guidelines preventing the spread of COVID-19. 

Dr. Kishimoto has announced that school will be closed until at least April 30, 2020 in alignment with the Mayor’s and Governor’s STAY HOME directive.  SLES will be closed to all students and employees until at least April 30, 2020.  

Things have been changing daily, more updated information will be forthcoming throughout the week.  Please stay connected and check our school website (https://www.saltlakeeshawaii.org/) for updates.  Again stay safe and healthy.  

Thank you,

Duwayne F. Abe

Principal

 

 

 

 

Aloha SLES Ohana,

 

We hope you are all safe and enjoying the spring break.  School will be closed from March 30th - April 2nd. As of March 19th, students are scheduled to return on Tuesday, April 7th. Please check our school website for updates.

Thank you,

 

Duwayne F. Abe,

Principal

 

March 19, 2020 - Grab & Go Meal Service begins March 23, 2020

 

The Hawaii State Department of Education will be implementing the Seamless Summer Option
(SSO) program a few months earlier than scheduled, as approved by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs (HCNP).
During the extended Spring Break period, a total of 39 Hawaii public schools will be providing
breakfast and lunch to children who are 18 years or younger. They will be able to stop by one of
the designated schools (see list below) to pick up a grab-and-go meal.

 

Breakfast service hours:
7:30-8 a.m. - Due to food safety, the meal must be consumed by 10 a.m.

 

Lunch service hours:

11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) -Due to food safety, the meal must be consumed by 2 p.m.

Note: Meals will not be served on Thursday, March 26, which is Prince Kuhio Day.