Principal's Message
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Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. My name is Bryan Rankie, and I am the proud new principal of Ho’okele Elementary School.
I have spent my entire career in the Campbell / Kapolei Complex starting as a teacher at Mauka Lani Elementary School, Assistant Principal at Kapolei High School, and a Temporary Assigned Principal at Ewa Beach Elementary School and Keone’ula Elementary School. If the experiences I’ve had at these schools have taught me anything, it would be the importance of ensuring our students have safe and nurturing learning environments. The pandemic has made this a challenge, but in spite of that Ho’okele Elementary School was able to invite students to return to campus on a modified schedule during Quarter 4 of last school year by implementing numerous mitigating strategies. This learning experience coupled with enhanced safety procedures has better prepared us to reopen our campus for full-day in-person learning for the 2021 - 2022 School Year. Please see the subsequent document for further updates and information for the 2021 - 2022 School Year. |
In regards to a Distance Learning Option, we will unfortunately be unable to offer this opportunity for the upcoming school year. After careful consideration of the May 2021 parent interest survey, updated CDC guidance, and our enhanced safety measures we have determined that the most effective instructional model for our school community will be in-person learning. I understand this transition back to school may be met with questions, concerns, and uncertainty. However, please be assured that Ho’okele Elementary School remains fully committed to implementing appropriate measures to mitigate health risks to a reasonable extent while delivering effective instruction to all students.
With this, I ask that you continue partnering with us by conducting Daily Wellness Checks. As a reminder, anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptoms of illness must follow the Return to School Criteria. In addition to staying home while sick, the Department of Education’s other Core Essential Strategies include constant masking and hand hygiene. While on campus, our mitigation strategies include, but are not limited to cohorting, physical distancing,ventilation, physical barriers and cleaning.
In addition to ensuring a safe learning environment, it is my vision and goal to reinvigorate the love of school within our students. Our staff has worked tirelessly to ensure there was effective teaching and learning during the last school year, however we are also aware that there may be social,emotional, and academic gaps that need to be addressed upon return to full in-person learning. Our staff is prepared for the challenge and will consistently monitor student progress throughout the year to ensure each student is receiving the specialized instruction they need.
I feel fortunate to be working with such a supportive community and look forward to collaborating with you all to ensure the students at Ho’okele Elementary School are achieving at their highest potential. I am eagerly awaiting the first day of school with students, August 3, 2021. Until then, please take care and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Bryan Rankie, Principal
With this, I ask that you continue partnering with us by conducting Daily Wellness Checks. As a reminder, anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptoms of illness must follow the Return to School Criteria. In addition to staying home while sick, the Department of Education’s other Core Essential Strategies include constant masking and hand hygiene. While on campus, our mitigation strategies include, but are not limited to cohorting, physical distancing,ventilation, physical barriers and cleaning.
In addition to ensuring a safe learning environment, it is my vision and goal to reinvigorate the love of school within our students. Our staff has worked tirelessly to ensure there was effective teaching and learning during the last school year, however we are also aware that there may be social,emotional, and academic gaps that need to be addressed upon return to full in-person learning. Our staff is prepared for the challenge and will consistently monitor student progress throughout the year to ensure each student is receiving the specialized instruction they need.
I feel fortunate to be working with such a supportive community and look forward to collaborating with you all to ensure the students at Ho’okele Elementary School are achieving at their highest potential. I am eagerly awaiting the first day of school with students, August 3, 2021. Until then, please take care and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Bryan Rankie, Principal
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