Saint Mark Lutheran School News
Sunshine David has qualified to represent Saint Mark at the state level of the National Geographic Bee. The state Bee will be held on Friday, April 9,2010 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. The winner from our state will advance to the national competition which will be held in May at Washington D.C. and aired on national TV. We are so proud of her and certainly wish her all the best in the upcoming competition! [Read entire story]
The March newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Due to the Tsunami Warning, the All Lutheran Schools' Music Festival scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Please do not go to Leeward Community College. [Read entire story]
Lutheran High School would like to invite you to the 1st annual Lutheran School's Game Night! This event, happening on Saturday March 6 from 7-9pm, is open to all 8th grade and high school Lutheran School students. Video and board games will be provided as well as snacks and drinks. Please see the flyer for further information. [Read entire story]
We reported earlier this month that the Saint Mark families had proudly raised $5,855 for the American Heart Association! Today was the Jump Rope for Heart Jump-A-Thon and potluck to promote a heart-healthy lifestyle and to celebrate the successful fundraising endeavor. Thanks to everyone who supported this fundraiser and today's fun activities. A special mahalo goes to our grade 4 teacher, Ms. Arban, who spearheaded Saint Mark's participation in this important program! [Read entire story]
The Hawaii Lutheran Schools Music Festival Concert will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Leeward Community College Theater in Pearl City. The theater is located at 96-045 Ala Ike (at the junction of H-1 and H-2 freeways). The concert features the combined choirs and combined bands from Emmanuel (Maui), Our Redeemer, Our Savior, Saint Mark and Trinity Lutheran Schools. Admission is $2.00 per person. It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance from the school office. [Read entire story]
The January newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Hawaii Shotokan Karate is currently enrolling students for classes that meet at Saint Mark Lutheran School on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm. The classes are for beginning students and commence in February. Please call 988-7128 or email hawaiishotokankarate@hotmail.com to register. Further information is available on-line [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Applications are available on-line or in the school office. Please call 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
Financial Aid Forms for the 2010-2011 Saint Mark Lutheran School year are now available online. Further information is available at http://www.smls-hawaii.org/financial_aid.htm [Read entire story]
The November/December newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark is thrilled to announce an exciting promotion to attract qualified students to immediately enroll in grades 2 – 6! Word-of-mouth has always been a very positive form of advertising for our school with many new families enrolling their children in our school based on the recommendations of past and present families. This is why we are offering a $300 reward to any current SMLS family referring a new student to Saint Mark who applies for, is accepted, and begins attending class in grades 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 between November 20, 2009 and January 30, 2010. A letter explaining this promotion was sent home today with the students and is available on-line. Please call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
The October newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Please join us for the Fall Family Work Day at Saint Mark this Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! Please bring your tool belt, gardening tools, painting supplies, and/or cleaning supplies. There will be something for everyone, and lunch will be provided. An informational flyer was sent home with students on Monday and is available on-line. Please feel free to call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any questions or would like to RSVP for this special event. [Read entire story]
The September newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
The Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) sponsored Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 12 was another successful PTC fundraiser! The PTC worked very quickly to plan, organize and direct this event which resulted in a total of $1,220 being raised for the school! In addition to the PTC, many other school families helped support this endeavor. We specifically thank Grace Pakele, Malia Clemons, Lila Marantz, Frandee Lum, Jesselyn Oketani, Liz Stone, Rachel Hilpert, Victoria Flores and Mrs. Gundermann for their hard work. And we especially thank the event coordinators - Nalani Nelson and Kathleen Funk-Linton for working many hours planning this event. Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone who worked, donated items or purchased items in support of the sale! Please start saving your stuff for the spring rummage sale coming up in February 2010! [Read entire story]
It's not too late to turn in your vaccination consent form for the free influenza vaccination being offered at Saint Mark on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Please get them into your teacher or the school office as soon as possible. [Read entire story]
Our annual school fundraiser kicked-off today! Students were given two catalogues containing great Christmas gift ideas including gourmet chocolates and beautiful jewelry. Also offered this year is the frozen cookie dough that has been so popular in the past. The more products we sell, the more money we raise for the school. If we meet our goal of raising $10,000 in profit, rumor has it that Mr. Gaudi will spend a night on the school office roof. He may even be joined by Pastor Matt and Director of Christian Education, Mr. Johnson. The sale runs from September 2 to 23. Items will be delivered to the school and ready for pick up in mid November. We hope to use the money raised to improve the school's technology. Please call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any quesitons. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran School is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland's Annual Matching Gifts Program. From September 1 to 30, 2009, customers are invited to make donations of up to a cumulative total of $249 (per person, per organization) at checkout to their favorite participating Hawaii non-profit organization. Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of each donation up to a total of $325,000 for all organizations combined. An informational flyer was sent home with students on Tuesday and is available on-line. Please feel free to call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
All are invited to the Fall Family Night on Friday, September 11. We will be showing the movie "Bolt" featuring the voices of John Travota & Miley Cyrus. An informational flyer was sent home with students on Monday and is available on-line. Please feel free to call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
The August newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
In celebration of our 50 years of statehood, students are permitted to come to school in Aloha Wear on Thursday, August 20. A flyer explaining the guidelines for the Aloha dress day was sent home with students on Monday and is available on-line. Please feel free to call the school office at 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
It is important for our families to know that Saint Mark Lutheran School continues to monitor the situation with the H1N1 virus and is keeping abreast of the latest recommendations from federal and state officials. A letter from Mr. Gaudi and Guidelines for Recognizing Influenza was sent home today reminding parents to remain vigilant and to do their best to promote good hygiene habits and help prevent the spread of this and all influenza. [Read entire story]
The 10th Anniversary Nike 5K For Kids fun run is on September 20, 2009 beginning at 7:00am. 100% of the Entry Fee is designated to go to the school of your choice to help support Physical Education, play and athletic programs. Saint Mark Lutheran School is hoping to have a great turnout this year! Registration information is available at www.nike5kforkids.com and in the school office. The deadline for registration is rapidly approaching, so please register soon to help our athletic programs. [Read entire story]
Back-to-School Parent Orientation is this week! Parent night for Grades K-5 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 from 6:30 to 8:00pm, and parent night for Grades 6-8 scheduled for Thursday, August 6 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. An informational flyer was sent home with students today and is available on-line . Please call the school office if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
Kailani Linton has been selected to participate in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. from June 20-25. Kailani is one of 250 students nationwide to be selected for the program. We congratulate Kailani and wish her well as she represents Hawaii and Saint Mark. Please check her out in the June 3, 2009 Honolulu Advertiser article. [Read entire story]
The May newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran Church is again sponsoring their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). It is entitled G.A.D.G.E.T.'s (God's Always Doing Great Exciting Things) Garage, and it's running from June 8 - June 12 from 8:00 to 11:30am at Saint Mark Lutheran Church. Flyers advertising VBS were sent home with students and are available on-line . Please call 247-4565 or e-mail st.marksecretary@yahoo.com if you are interested. [Read entire story]
We would like to request your donation of gently used school uniforms. For each uniform piece donated, you will be credited with a voucher allowing you to purchase a bigger uniform piece for $1.00 at the sale on June 8th! Bring your washed and ready for sale used uniforms to the school office by May 29th (Uniforms will be accepted through the first week of June). Be sure to label your bag so that your child will be credited with the proper number of Vouchers!
The sale is at Saint Mark Lutheran School on Monday, June 8, 2009 from 9:00am - 5:00pm (or while supplies last). The cost is $1.00 per piece (per voucher) and $5.00 per piece (without a voucher). [Read entire story]
It is important for our families to know that Saint Mark Lutheran School is closely monitoring the situation with the H1N1 virus and is keeping abreast of the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A letter from Mr. Gaudi was sent home reminding parents to remain vigilant and to do their best to promote good hygiene habits and help prevent the spread of this and all influenza. [Read entire story]
Campus Creations is offering an early bird special on school uniforms. All Saint Mark Lutheran School families will receive 10% off of school uniforms purchased between April 22 to May 6, 2009. Flyers advertising the sale will be sent home with students and are available on-line. Please call Campus Creations at 484-9191 or the school office if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
The March/April newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
We are extremely excited to announce that Saint Mark has just received a $25,000 grant from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. The money will be used to begin the planning phase for the expansion of the Saint Mark facilities to include a Pre-School Center. We greatly appreciate their generosity and especially thank their Executive Director, Mr. Alfred L. Castle. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran School is now on Twitter. Students, parents, extended family, and friends can now follow along with the school's latest updates by simply going to www.twitter.com/smlshawaii. Mr. Gaudi will be working to keep it updated with all sorts of interesting information. [Read entire story]
Dylan Adolpho has won 1st place and Aaron Wilford won 2nd place in the 6th grade division of the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Contest, sponsored by the International Peace Poem Project. In the 7th grade division, Kaimi Chang won 1st place and Jannah-Jane Crisostomo 2nd place. In the 8th grade division, Nalei Akau won 1st place and Keaolani Cenido-Nihue 2nd place. The students, their parents, and teacher, Mrs. Dunn, are invited to attend a ceremony at the McCoy Pavilion Auditorium on Saturday, April 25, 2009 where they will be presented with the winning certificates. [Read entire story]
Over the next three weeks, Saint Mark Lutheran School will be participating in The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients program. Pennies for Patients give keiki the opportunity to raise funds for blood cancer research and support patients. By collecting funds, keiki learn quickly that every bit can make a big difference. In Hawaii alone, students from schools across the Big Island, Kauai, Maui and Oahu have raised more than $700,000 over the last 7 years to support their efforts. This year the goal is add $170,000 to that amount. Each classroom has a Pennies for Patients box where monies can be deposited. Your help is greatly appreciated! [Read entire story]
The 2008 Nike 5K For Kids fun run back on September 21, 2008 raised $165 in support of the Saint Mark Lutheran School Physical Education, play and athletic programs. We greatly appreciate all who took part in the run and encourage even more participation in the year to come. [Read entire story]
The playground renovations have begun. Over the next few weeks a lot of work will be done to improve the look, safety and functionality of the Saint Mark playground below the church. We are using the generous grant that we received from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation to make the improvements. [Read entire story]
Mrs. Flores' 5th Grade class recently spent an exciting week at Starbase-Atlantis learning about science, technology, engineering and math. It was a wonderful experience that was recognized in the March 11, 2009 addition of MidWeek. [Read entire story]
Congratulations to Aaron Wilford (Grade 6) who has qualified to represent Saint Mark in the state level of the National Geography Bee. The state Bee will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Good luck to Aaron! [Read entire story]
A special congratulation goes to both Kelli Lyman (Grade 7) and Eddie Dunn (Grade 7) who were selected to compete at the State Science Fair. This honor is well deserved and they will do a great job representing Saint Mark. Good Luck Kelli and Eddie! The state competition will take place at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall starting April 6th and will conclude April 8th. [Read entire story]
The February newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Congratulations to Nalei Akau and Blair Adams for representing our school at the Windward District Spelling Bee held at Le Jardin Academy on February 12th. They did a great job, and we are proud of them. [Read entire story]
The Better Golf Academy Kids is again presenting their six-step golf program developed by elementary school teachers and golf professionals. It is open to all grades and is coming to Saint Mark beginning Thursday, February 26, 2009. The classes will again meet on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm on the Saint Mark campus. The cost is $120 for eight sessions: Feb 26, March 5, 12, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Students will learn putting, pitching, chipping, rules, etiquette, and full swing conveniently at school. And all equipment is furnished! Further information is available at www.bettergolfforkids.com and in the school office. The deadline for registration is rapidly approaching, so please register soon. Please call 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
The Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) sponsored Rummage Sale on Saturday, January 31 was a resounding success! The PTC worked very hard to plan, organize and direct this fantastic event which resulted in a total of $1,279 being raised for the school! In addition to the PTC, staff, and families who helped support this endeavor, we specifically thank Anthony and LeNore Warren, Garret and Janet Medeiros, Lila Marantz, Laurine Pagaduan, Kris Sproat, Ralph Aona, Carmen Pilien, Penny Rapoza, Lisa Maa, Denise Iseri-Matsubara, Cary Rupert, Frandee Lum, Mele Manu, Malia Clemons, Kenui Flores, Brenda Jiannino, Darrell Schuetz, Jesselyn Oketani, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Kong, Mrs. Knott, Mrs. Gunderman, Mrs. Dunn, and Mrs. Eyer for their time and commitment. And we owe an extra bit of gratitude to the PTC Rummage Sale Committee/Organizers, Nalani Nelson, Kathleen Funk-Linton, and Victoria Flores who put in numerous hours to assure the success of this wonderful fundraiser.
Mahalo to all for a job well done!! [Read entire story]
The January newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Financial Aid Forms for the 2009-2010 Saint Mark Lutheran School year are now available online. Further information is available at http://www.smls-hawaii.org/financial_aid.htm [Read entire story]
Due to the High Wind Warning that has been issued for Oahu, Saint Mark Lutheran School will be closed on Friday, January 16, 2009. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause your families. [Read entire story]
Hawaii Shotokan Karate is currently enrolling students for classes that meet at Saint Mark Lutheran School on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm. The classes are for beginning students and commence in February. Please call 988-7128 or email hawaiishotokankarate@hotmail.com
to register. Further information is available at http://www.hawaiishotokankarate.com [Read entire story]
We are extremely excited to announce that Saint Mark has just received a $35,000 grant from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. Most of the money will be used to renovate the playground area below the church. We greatly appreciate their generosity and especially thank their Executive Director, Mr. Alfred L. Castle.
The Mission of The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation:
The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation is committed to providing resources to improve the life of Hawaii's children and families by improving the quality and quantity of early education, K-12, independent schools, and arts and cultural institutions. Preference is given to pre-schools, K-12 independent schools and other organizations which improve the lives of low income children and families. [Read entire story]
Please remember that all library books are due on Tuesday, December 16 and need to be returned or RENEWED. All books borrowed during the last week of the quarter are due after the winter intersession. [Read entire story]
The November/December newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
The Better Golf Academy Kids presents a six-step golf program developed by elementary school teachers and golf professionals. It is open to all grades and is coming to Saint Mark beginning Thursday, December 11, 2008. The class meets every Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm on the Saint Mark campus. The cost is $120 for eight sessions: Dec 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 and Feb 12.
Students will learn putting, pitching, chipping, rules, etiquette, and full swing conveniently at school. And all equipment is furnished! Further information is available at www.bettergolfforkids.com and in the school office. The deadline for registration is rapidly approaching, so please register soon. Please call 247-5589 if you have any questions. [Read entire story]
Chapel Offerings
Chapel offerings for September totaled $505 and went to Family Promise. Mahalo for the generous donations! We have one more week to collect for our current mission which is Operation Gratitude.
Beginning November 26 and running to December 17 chapel offering will be used to help make this a merry Christmas for some of the less fortunate. We are collecting new toys, non-perishable food, gift cards, and money. The collected items will be given to the homeless families being hosted by Family Promise at Saint Mark during Christmas week and to Kaneohe's Salvation Army who will be distributing baskets to needy families on windward Oahu.
The 8th graders and kindergarteners will be using the money collected to purchase Christmas gifts. We thank Price Busters for graciously allowing Saint Mark to purchase gifts at a 20% discount.
Thank you for helping us make this a merry Christmas for our neighbors! [Read entire story]
New Photos (October 28th, 2008)
Some photos from the recently concluded varsity volleyball season have been posted and available on-line. Please be sure to check these photos and all other posted photos by clicking on the "Photos" button at the top of the menu bar. [Read entire story]
The October newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
"Through the Year in Song" is the theme of the concert to be presented by all the children in grades K-3. It is scheduled for this Sunday afternoon, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. with a potluck following. Come and enjoy all the action with lots of singing! [Read entire story]
Congratulations to the varsity boy's volleyball team! They won the Lutheran Schools Sports League tournament championship! The team beat Hongwanji, a member of the league, in 2 out of 3 games at Hongwanji in the championship game. There are 8 players coached by Rudy Reece: Lanson Kupau Jr., Casey Takahashi, Zachery Thomas, James Chaffin, McKenna Miyata, Noah Schuetz, Ryan Won Jr., and Pono Keanini-Santiago. Pam Kong is Saint Mark's athletic director. [Read entire story]
The September newsletter is completed, and a hard copy was sent home today with the students. It is also available on-line. The newsletter has an all new look that we hope you will enjoy. An archive of past newsletters is available by clicking the "Newsletters" button on the top menu bar. [Read entire story]
Chapel offerings for August totaled $408 and went to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) World Relief. Mahalo for the generous donations! The offerings collected in September are going to Family Promise of Hawaii. Family Promise of Hawaii is an innovative program to help families with children escape homelessness. Their mission is to mobilize existing community resources to help families experiencing homelessness transition to sustainable independence. They do this by developing, training, and supporting a network of interfaith congregations whom host homeless families on a quarterly basis. Each host site provides a safe place to sleep, good food, and generous hospitality. Guests stay at a host site for a week and then move onto another host site. Saint Mark is such a host site! Saint Mark provides food and shelter for homeless families four weeks a year in March, June, October and December. [Read entire story]
SMLS is currently accepting registration forms for the Fall Intersession Child Care Program which is scheduled to run from September 29 - October 10. Activities will include outdoor games, cooking, art and crafts, and team building. The cost is $300 per child for the full two weeks or $30 per day. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Please call the school office at 247-5589 if you would like further information. Please be aware that if there is not adequate enrollment, the program will have to be cancelled. [Read entire story]
We are excited to announce that Saint Mark has resurrected the Box Tops for Education fundraiser. The 2008-2009 campaign has just begun with all earnings going towards a new sound system to be used at school functions. We are asking Saint Mark families and friends to clip box tops (making sure to include the expiration date and clip around the dotted line) and send them to school with your child in a baggie. Each month Saint Mark will be having a contest between classes (K to Grade 8) to see which class can collect the most box tops. The class with the most box tops at the end of each month will be rewarded. Box tops can also be dropped off in the school office. If you have any questions or want more information on how you can help Saint Mark earn cash through Box Tops for Education, please contact Melissa Sutton at msutton@smls-hawaii.org or go to "Programs" on the dropdown tool bar and click on "Fundraisers". [Read entire story]
Our annual school fundraiser kicked-off today! Students were given two catalogues containing various items ranging from Eco-Friendly Mugs and Bamboo Salad Servers to helpful cookbooks and fancy chocolates. The more products we sell, the more money we raise for the school. If we meet our goal of raising $10,000 in profit, rumor has it that Mr. Gaudi will spend a night on the school office roof. He may even be joined by our new Pastor (Interim Pastor Erwin Wichner) and new Director of Christian Education (DCE Mr. Tim Walsworth). The sale runs from August 20 to September 3, 2008. Items will be delivered to the school and ready for pick-up in mid-November. [Read entire story]
The 2008 Nike 5K For Kids fun run is on September 21, 2008 beginning at 7:00am. 100% of the Entry Fee is designated to go to the school of your choice to help support Physical Education, play and athletic programs. Saint Mark Lutheran School is hoping to have a great turnout this year. The principal and some teachers will be participating. Registration information is available at www.nike5kforkids.com website and in the school office. The deadline for registration is rapidly approaching, so please register soon to help our athletic programs. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran School has new girl's uniform shorts on-sale in the school office. The short are already imprinted with the Warriors logo and are ready to be worn. The sizes range from 12 to 16 and are being sold for $10 each on a first come first serve basis. [Read entire story]
The 2008-2009 Parent and Student Handbook has been posted on the SMLS website. A hard copy will be sent home with the students on Friday, August 1. The handbook has been reorganized this year to include some new information including a code of conduct and a table of contents. To access the handbook on-line, please click on the "Handbook" button at the top of the home page. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark teachers now have their own individual teacher websites. Their websites contain class information such as homework assignments, schedules, newsletters, pictures and class lists. To access the teacher websites, please go to SMLS website, click "People" on the dropdown tool bar and then click on "Faculty and Staff". Once you are on the Faculty and Staff page, simply scroll down and click on the "Website" button for the teacher of your choice. We encourage you to check out these websites and give us your feedback. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran School welcomes two new teachers to its ohana. Mrs. Anita Dunn and Mrs. Cara Eyer join the junior high faculty taking over for Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Koch who both moved to the mainland. Both of our new teachers bring a wealth of teaching and parental experience with them. Mrs. Dunn is teaching English, social studies and drama, while Mrs. Eyer is teaching math and religion. They will both do their best to get to know all the students and families as soon as possible. [Read entire story]
The Saint Mark monthly lunch menu is now available on the SMLS website. To access the lunch menu, go to "Programs" on the dropdown tool bar and then click on "Lunch". Once you are on the Lunch web page, then simply click on the "Lunch Menu" icon to view a PDF of the monthly menu. [Read entire story]
The Honolulu Advertiser recently featured a story on our school titled "Lessons help bring about 'ohana feeling". [Read entire story]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary announced the winners of their Patriots Pen Youth Essay writing contest. This year's winners included first place winner Alyssa Storm ($100 cash prize), second place winner Iolani Kahapea-Aquino ($75 cash prize), and third place winner John Hirokawa ($50 cash prize). The topic for this year's essay was "Why I am an American Patriot." Congratulations to all 3 students for a job well done! [Read entire story]
The one-page 2008-2009 school calendar is now posted on the SMLS website. Just click on the "Calendar" link on the top tool bar and then click on "Printer Friendly Version". We hope that this calendar helps you as you plan ahead for the up coming school year. [Read entire story]
Mrs. Denise Hayes who teaches junior high English and social studies will be moving to the mainland this summer to be closer to her family. We sincerely thank Mrs. Hayes for her commitment to Saint Mark and for her strong dedication to her students and their leaning. Mrs. Hayes has been part of the Saint Mark family for four years and will be dearly missed. [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran Church is again sponsoring their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). It is entitled "Friendship Trek, Jesus Our Forever Friend" and will take place at the week of June 9 - June 13 at Saint Mark Lutheran Church from 8:30am to 11:30am. Please call 247-4565 or e-mail st.marksecretary@yahoo.com if you are interested. [Read entire story]
We are very excited to now offer a new photo gallery on the Saint Mark website. There are all sorts of school related pictures in different photo albums. Just click on "Photos" on the top tool bar and check it out. We will do our best to continually keep the gallery fresh with new photos. Please check it out! [Read entire story]
The Saint Mark school website is now hosting a new and improved email system that allows families to quickly and easily email faculty, staff and administration. All you have to do is click the "Contact Us" button in the upper right corner of the Home page, click the name of the person who you want to contact, type your message, and click "Send Email" - that's it. We encourage you to give it a try! [Read entire story]
Saint Mark Lutheran School has unveiled a new poster advertising campaign at Windward Mall. If you have not done so already, please take a look at Saint Mark poster outside of Koolau Pets the next time you are at Windward Mall. [Read entire story]
Tani Buckley has won 1st place in the 6th grade division of the 2008 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Contest, sponsored by the International Peace Poem Project. In the 8th grade division, Randon Serikawa won 1st place and Brice Kanehira 2nd place. The students, their parents, teacher Mrs. Hayes and Principal Mr. Gaudi, are invited to attend a ceremony at the Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu on Wednesday, April 16, where they will be presented with the winning certificates. Their poems will then be added to the International Peace Poem. [Read entire story]
We've added an automatically-updating, daily Bible Verse of the Day to our homepage. This service is provided as a courtesy of BibleGateway.com [Read entire story]
St. Mark raised over $5000 with the Jump Rope For Heart Jump-a-thon! Sophie Rupert (1st Grade) collected the most money. She and three others will be in a Disneyland drawing. In addition, St. Mark will receive $300 to spend on additional P.E. equipment. [Read entire story]
We're very excited to announce the release of the latest upgrade to our school's website. In addition to a design overhall, additional content has been added including a dynamic school calendar and RSS news feeds. [Read entire story]
Junior High had their annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 16th. The winner was Nalei Akau (gr. 7)with Kelli Lyman (gr. 6) coming in second. Nalei will now compete in the District Spelling Bee at Le Jardin on February 12 at 6:30 p.m., Kelli will be the alternate. Winners then move on to the state finals held at Windward Community College in April. Good Luck girls! [Read entire story]
A total of $360 was collected in December for the Lokahi Tree. Thank you for St. Mark families sharing for those less fortunate. In January, chapel offerings will go towards Cystic Fibrosis Research. [Read entire story]
The Application for Admission for new students must be completed and submitted to the school's office by January 15, 2008 for top priority. [Read entire story]
The community is invited to help St. Mark Lutheran School celebrate its golden anniversary with a luau Nov. 17 at the Kaneohe campus. [Read entire story]
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