‘Aikane o Nu‘uanu

Nu‘uanu Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization

5th Grade Fundraiser

The 5th Grade Legacy Project is an annual tradition where 5th Graders raise money for their parting gift to Nu‘uanu Elementary School. Past gifts have included many of the beautiful murals and stone tiles found across campus, the peace garden, benches, and even the Gaga pit. Click the the link below to purchase your poinsettia plants and insulated lunch bags. More details at the link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ea0a8d53-6d76-4287-99f9-f5cbf0acf8cf

Fundraiser Pick Up - Sat, Dec. 14

Pick up Day is Dec. 14 from 9:00 am to noon at Nu‘uanu Elementary School roundabout
***All items not picked up will be forfeited and donated. We cannot store fundraising items.***

We need volunteers to help with unloading, setting up, and distributing Regal Foods items to families from 7:00 am - noon. There are two shifts: Morning (7:00 am - 10:00 am) and Mid-Day (10:00 am - 12noon). Email Christella at ctguzman@hotmail.com with questions, or to sign up.

Volunteer Today!

For ‘Aikane O Nu‘uanu to be effective and truly representative of the school, it’s essential to have family involvement from as many families as possible. Many working parents feel that they can’t be included because they can’t attend every meeting but there are endless possibilities in ways you can help.

We always need parent-family support. We have several committees that need help such as Family Fun Night, fundraising, events, and much more. If you can give 5 hours of your time a month or only 30 minutes, we’ll take it! Currently we are looking for volunteers for the following committees:

Family Fun Night Committees
❏ Silent Auction - Co-Chair and Team Members
❏ Donations - Team Members
❏ Games - Team Members (especially if you're a carpenter/builder)
❏ Country Store - Co-Chair
❏ Volunteers - Co-Chair
❏ Audio - Team Member (have their own equipment)

If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more about Family Fun Night committees, email Trish Lum at nuuanu6996@gmail.com or Kahele Naeole at knaeole@yahoo.com

Aikane O Nu‘uanu Committees
❏ Events Committee Members
❏ Fundraising Committee Members

If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more about Aikane O Nu‘uanu committees, email communications@nuuanuschool.org.

What is Aikane O Nu‘uanu?

What is Aikane O Nu‘uanu?
Aikane O Nu‘uanu was founded in 1975 and is your parent-teacher organization. Our mission is to foster a spirit of ‘ohana between students, their families, staff and our community so that together, we can make every Nu‘uanu Elementary School student’s pursuit of lifelong learning a reality.

What do we do?
Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, we help to enrich our student’s learning environment by purchasing necessary items such as air conditioning, new classroom furniture, a new playground, TVs, computers and supplies, and providing field trip subsidies, just to name a few things. We also foster a spirit of ‘ohana and aim to create life-long memories by hosting family-friendly events such as Family Fun Night to bring our community together.

We need you!
For ‘Aikane O Nu‘uanu to be effective and truly representative of the school, it’s essential to have family involvement from as many families as possible. Many working parents feel that they can’t be included because they can’t attend every meeting but there are endless possibilities in ways you can help.

1. Volunteer. Please attend the monthly Aikane Board meetings to see how you can help our school! We always need parent-family support. We have several committees that need help such as Family Fun Night, fundraising, events, and much more. If you can give 5 hours of your time a month or only 30 minutes, we’ll take it. If you’re interested in learning more, email me at pres@nuuanuschool.org.

2. Donate and/or Fundraise. All your donations goes back to directly support the school.

The only way we can be successful and accomplish our mission is with the help of YOU! If you have suggestions, questions or comments, please contact me at pres@nuuanuschool.org.

Mahalo and I look forward to meeting you in person soon,
Shauna Raboteau

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Congratulations to Nu‘uanu Elementary School for being recognized as one of only three Hawai‘i public schools to achieve the U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School status.

According to the USDOE website, Nu‘uanu achievement was categorized as an "Exemplary High Performing School," meaning it was among the state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. 

Thank you to Principal Uemae, all of the wonderful teachers, amazing staff and supportive parents for helping to make Nu‘uanu Elementary a place where students are "learners for life"! Go nene!

Check back periodically for Aikane updates
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Craft Ornaments with Aikane
Fri, Dec. 6
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Nu‘uanu Cafeteria
RSVP with this link

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Regal Foods Fundraiser
PICK UP!!
Sat, Dec. 14
7:00 - 12noon
Nu‘uanu Cafeteria
Click for more information

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STEM Night
(Rocket ship kit)
Fri, Feb. 7

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Movie Night
(Movie info TBD)
Fri, Apr. 4

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Family Fun Night
Fri, May 9
Click for more information

2024-2025
Aikane O Nu‘anu Board
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President
Shauna Raboteau

Vice President
Julia Porter

Treasurer
Kristine Lee

Recording Secretary
Nicole Do

Communications
Jen Catanzariti

Fundraising
Christella Guzman
Kristy Aono

Events
Page Ogata

Family Fun Night
Trish Lum
Kahele Naeole

Hospitality
Des O’Neal
Kaitlynn Soriano

Campus Beautification
Jessica Canyon
Marisol Peters

If you're interested in volunteering on a committee, please contact communications@nuuanuschool.org

Before School Program (provided by the YMCA)

The YMCA - Nu‘uanu will be running their Before School Program at Nu‘uanu Elementary School for academic year 2024-25

Families who are interested in signing up their student for the Before School Care program should contact the Nu‘uanu YMCA at (808) 678-4296 or visit https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/kids/before-after-school

A+ After School Program (provided by the YMCA)

Through a partnership with the Department of Education, the YMCA of Honolulu also provides the A+ after school care for Nuuanu Elementary School. Please contact the Nu‘uanu YMCA at (808) 678-4296 or visit https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/kids/before-after-school

*Both programs are first come, first served and fill up quickly.

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