THURSDAY: School Supply Drive for Waikīkī Students

HAWAIʻI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Hale o nā Luna Maka‘āinana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 10, 2024

House Communications: Cathy S. Lee | 808-587-7242

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR WAIKĪKĪ STUDENTS

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Thursday, July 11, Representative Adrian K. Tam and community organizations invite the public to participate in two donation drives to collect school supplies for Waikīkī students.

“As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask for our community’s support in ensuring our keiki have the necessary supplies and resources to help them succeed in the classroom. Every contribution makes a difference, and we appreciate our community’s kōkua,” said Representative Adrian K. Tam (D-24 Waikīkī).

“Rotary has a commitment to creating access to education and literacy. We are excited to partner with our friends from various Clubs around the state and Representative Tam’s office to help our community schools prepare for the upcoming school year,” said Randy Soriano, President, Rotary E-Club of Hawaiʻi.

WHO:             Representative Adrian K. Tam

                        Rotary E-Club of Hawaiʻi

                        Rotary Club of Hickam/Pearl Harbor

                        Rotary District 5000 – Hawaiʻi

                        Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation

WHAT:          School Supply Donation Drives for Waikīkī Students

WHEN:          Thursday, July 11, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:       School supplies can be dropped off at the following locations:

Ala Wai Elementary School –near the cafeteria

503 Kamoku St.

Honolulu, HI 96826

President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School –near the entrance to the library

324 Kapahulu Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

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Frequently Requested School Supplies:

• Backpack/School Bag
• Pencils, No 2
• Pencil Sharpener
• Pens (Red, Blue, and Black)
• Erasers (Large White)
• Crayons
• Colored Pencils
• Markers (Broad and Fine Tip)
• Dry Erase Markers
• Permanent Markers/Sharpie (Fine and Extra Fine Tip)
• Highlighters
• Composition Books (Primary, Wide, and College Ruled)
• Folder Paper (Wide and College Ruled)
• Folders/Portfolios (with 2 pockets)
• 3 Ring Binders (1 inch and 1 ½ inch)
• Zippered Pencil/Supply Pouch (for 3 Ring Binders)
• Pencil Box
• Glue (Liquid and Stick)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Watercolors
• Headphones (Wired)
• Slippers (for elementary – high school-aged students)
• Kleenex Boxes
• Hand Sanitizers
• Disinfectant Wipes