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Gratitude Is My Attitude

November 2024

Gratitude Is MyAttitudeNovember 2024

In the words of Alphonse Karr, a prominent French journalist, "We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses." Life depends on how you look at things. Are you looking at the thorns or the roses? We should look for the roses in our lives and be THANKFUL for what we have!

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

The struggle to fulfill basic needs can be very stressful for many families. We are still feeling the ripple effect of the pandemic and there are many resources that can provide support.

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DOE Resources for Families in Unstable Housing

Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a community liaison in your area.

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Hawai'i Foodbank

The Hawai'i Foodbank provides a food assistance handout that includes food pantries and prepared meal services. Please check back regularly as the list is constantly changing and updated.

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Hawaiian Electric

Hawaiian Electric has a variety of programs that provide financial assistance to those in need, as well as partnerships with non-profit organizations such as Catholic Charities and Salvation Army.

Free Mental Health Virtual Sessions Free Mental Health Virtual Sessions

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Parentguidance.org - November Calendar

November's mental health informational sessions include: Understanding Video Game Addiction, Body Positivity, Understanding Loneliness in Children, Parenting Through Anxiety and Depression and Mindfulness for Improved Mental Health. Sessions are open to everyone!
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Family Fun Family Fun

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Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

Parents Together has a fun scavenger hunt that will have everyone in your family thinking about all the things they’re THANKFUL for—just print off this free checklist, snap photos of (or simply write down) each thing on the list as you find it, and check them off! Make it a race, or just reconnect when everyone’s finished and share what you found!

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Bites on a Budget - Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders Bites on a Budget - Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders

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Don't know what to do with your leftover Thanksgiving food? Hawai'i FCU has a great recipe for Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders by incorporating turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce melted with cheese in a warm, buttery roll. You can also substitute items to your liking. This is sure to be a family favorite!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow 🎓 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow 🎓

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Track Your Attendance!

Did you know? Students who attend school regularly are more likely to read well by 3rd grade, pass important classes and graduate on time.


It's not too late to track your attendance with our 2024-2025 school year attendance calendar. Aim to stay under 3 absences each quarter. Every time you miss a day, place a X on the calendar. At the end, tally them up. Challenge yourself to improve and unlock your personal best!


See you at school!

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Parents, THANK YOU for making your child's regular attendance a top priority! Parents, THANK YOU for making your child's regular attendance a top priority!

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This newsletter is a joint collaboration of the DOE Central District's School Social Workers and Human Services Professionals. The purpose is to highlight information that you may find useful, and does not serve as a comprehensive list. We do not endorse any specific organization. Mahalo!

Jennifer Nakamura
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