White Elephant Spring Sale, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on the PFA Lanai in front of the Sullivan Administration Building. Come for Easter Baskets, baked goods, gift items, bentos! All proceeds benefit Carnival 2013!

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Carnival Food Prep sessions: We welcome your help! Volunteer at any of the food prep sessions: Thursday, February 2: 9 a.m. Chicken plate 9:30 a.m. Food delivery: receive, unload and store deliveries at cafeteria. 3 p.m. Hawaiian booth prep 4 p.m. Saimin and Hawaiian plate 5 p.m. Taco salad Please bring your own knife and cutting board and wear closed toe shoes. You may bring your own apron and hat (no visors). These sessions are a great way to meet, chat, and get to know other Punahou parents.

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Carnival 2013: To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. See link for more information: Carnival 2012 Auction at Carnival Noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Cornuelle Lecture Hall at Mamiya Science Center. Please click this for a partial list of items available at the auction: Supersonic Silent Auction 2012 items Some items available at auction include: Unique handmade quilt made with fabric from the past 13 years of Carnival. Quilt's backing is the 2011 Carnival material, and words associated with Carnival are stitched throughout! Exclusive handmade quilt made with Carnival 2012 fabric:

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Food Delivery Help, 6:30 a.m. Dole Cafeteria. Help welcomed to receive, unload and store deliveries for Carnival. Please wear closed toe shoes.

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Prep session for Haku Lei, Noon to 4 p.m. at Dole Cafeteria. Donations of flowers and greens welcomed.

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Carnival Final Planning Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Dillingham. For Division Heads, Junior and Sophomore Parent Booth Chairs, Junior Booth Chairs.

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Haku Lei Workshop, 9 a.m. to Noon, Dole Hall Cafeteria Senior Dining Room. The Carnival Team welcomes flowers and greenery to make the haku lei. For more information, contact Sharon Keau-Chong at 428-1114 or at keauchongsharon@yahoo.com.

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Drop off points throughout school. 7 - 8 a.m., at any of the following locations: Omidyar K-1 Neighborhood, Grades 2-3, Grade 6, Grades 7-8, Mamiya Science Center in the Academy, and in front of the PFA Office. Volunteers are also needed to help collect, bag, and store the sugar. Contact carnivalfood2012@gmail.com for more information.

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Donations of Baked Goods are Needed for the Carnival 2012 Halloween Sale (October 14)
Make a batch of your favorite brownies, cupcakes, cookies, banana bread, chex mix, mochi, or other special family treat. Halloween-themed goodies would be FRIGHTfully super and Caramel Cuts are always a SHOCKing hit! Our hard-working parent volunteers will be in front of the PFA Lanai (Sullivan) to accept your donations from 7 to 8:30 AM on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14. You can also drop off your goodies at the PFA Office (all day) Thursday. Please email howe011.parent@punahou.edu if you can donate or call the PFA Office at 944-5751. Bake sale helpers are also needed at the Academy and Case Middle School. Please email if you are help to assist on October 14 - Mahalo!

October 13, 2011 - Thursday
Carnival Kickoff Meeting, 6:30 at Dillingham Hall.
The meeting will start in Dillingham, with breakouts following for the various Carnival Divisions. All Carnival Booth Chairs (Junior Student Booth Chairs plus Junior and Sophomore Parent Booth Chairs & Co-Chairs) should attend this kickoff to Carnival 2012 "To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy".

October 14, 2011 - Friday
To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy

Halloween Sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., PFA Lanai in Sullivan Administration Building.
We are now ready to LAUNCH...5, 4, 3, 2, 1...R-cubed, the latest line in INTERGALACTIC GEAR featuring one-of-a-kind trendy togs, pouch aprons, t-bags and t-totes, all ReFashioned from donated clothing by your Junior FUTURISTA designers.
Halloween is always a GHOSTly GALACTIC feast for kids (of all ages). We will have Halloween and Pre-Holiday gift items, Halloween costumes and accessories, Halloween gift baskets, chicken and spam musubis, a HEAVENly selection of baked goods, and bubbling Martian Punch all at less than ASTRONOMICAL prices! Musubis and baked goods will also be sold at Alexander and at Case Middle School so pass the message to your children. Mahalo for your support.

Carnival 2012 Carnival Wear Sales, 7:30 a.m. at the PFA Office in Sullivan Administration Building

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Order beautiful floral arrangements for Mother's Day! Orders are due by May 5 and pickup is on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Please see this order form for details: Spring Blossoms order form

The form and payment (cash or check payable to Punahou School) may be turned into the PFA office (temporarily moved to E-3 in the Winne Units) or mailed to:

Punahou School
Attn: PFA
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822

All proceeds go towards Carnival 2012! Mahalo!

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Friday-Saturday, February 4 to 5, 2011, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information, click this link: Punahou Carnival 2011

Come to the Auction at Cornuelle Lecture Hall in the Mamiya Science Center. Bid on Silent Auction items on February 4 and 5, from noon-4 p.m. There will also be a LIVE auction on both days at 6 p.m. Some of the fantastic items up for bid are:

Poi Dinner for 10 with Dr. and Mrs. Scott at the President's Pavilion

One of Kind Carnival Quilt - Carnival fabric from each of the past 13 years. This will be part of the Live Auction on Friday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Cornuelle Courtyard.

Carnival Quilt - 2011 Carnival Material

Lunch or Run with the AD (Athletic Director, Jeaney Garcia)

Kidcaster on KHON morning news with Trini Kaopuiki Clark

Michelle Wie Autographed Driver and Photograph

2 nights Ocean View Room at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco

2 nights Ocean View Room at The Royal Hawaiian

1 night Ocean View Room at Hilton Hawaiian Village

2 nights at Westin Maui

2 nights at Sheraton Kauai

Shona Sculpture

Framed Photos by Michael Horton

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - VIP tickets/parking/ESPN Tailgate Party Passes

Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classics Tickets, Hospitality Package

San Francisco 49ers Tickets

San Francisco Giants Glub Level Tickets with VIP Parking

Egg McMuffins for a year

Big Macs for a year

Botox Treatments

Cellulite Reduction Treatment

Refirme Facial Treatment

Spa

Manicure/Pedicure

Crest Whitestrips

Orthodontics Treatment Certificate

Senior Portrait

Family Photography Sittings

Kamaka Ukulele

Koa Jewelry Box

Television

iLuv (compact DVD and iPod)

Carnival 2011 Poster!This original artwork was created by Kelly Sueda and will be available at the Art Gallery for sale. A poster version (11" x 17") can be purchased for $10 and will be for sale at the Art Gallery, quantities are limited.

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Please scroll down to Carnival Feb. 4 and 5 to see a partial list of awesome items at the auction!

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We still need volunteers to sell scrip, man the hamburger grills, sugar the malasadas and more! If you have already signed up, please consider working an extra shift. Call the Parent Worker Committee at 944-5760 or email carnivalparentworker@punahou.edu,

(Online Carnival 2011 Shift sign-ups began Monday. October 18, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. and are now closed.)

Parents, teachers, friends ~ we truly need all Punahou ohana to pitch in to fill 4,400 volunteer slots this coming 2011 carnival.

MAHALO!!

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Come to an evening Food Prep Session. Bring your own knife and cutting board and please wear closed-toe shows. You may also bring your own apron and hat (no visors please) or we will provide one of our handy plastic aprons and an aristocratic paper hat.

Wednesday, Feb. 2
3 p.m. Malasada Batter
5 p.m. Noodles
5 p.m. Portuguese Bean Soup

Thursday, Feb. 3
9:30 a.m. Chicken Plate
4 p.m. Saimin & Hawaiian Plate
5 p.m. Taco Salad

Food prep sessions are a great opportunity to meet, chat with and get to know other Punahou parents.

If you are a morning person, help is needed to receive, unload and store deliveries at the cafeteria, Monday Jan. 31 through Thursday Feb. 3, beginning at 6:30 a.m.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011, 6:30 p.m. in the Dillingham Auditorium. All student booth chairs and all Junior and Sophomore Parent Booth Chairs and Co-Chairs should attend this meeting, with individual division meetings to follow.

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Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteer your time at the Haku lei workshop for the Punahou carnival in the Dole Cafeteria Senior Dining Room. For information on what items to bring to the workshop, contact Cynthia Chun at crashcat3@gmail.com or at 258-8304.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early Bird Christmas Sale with White Elephant, Arts and Crafts/Bake Sale items and Plants at the PFA Office Lanai in the Sullivan Building

3 to 6 p.m. Christmas Sale at the Cafeteria and Snack bar, featuring limited amounts of mango chutney, liliko'i butter, Carnival wear (new items debuting!) plants and Arts and Crafts/Bake Sale items.

Pre-orders are accepted for beautiful plants and here's a preview of them; limited quantities may be available that day if not preordered: Christmas Plant Sale

The elves are busy getting ready for this sale, so we are seeking donations of the following items. Christmas colors and themes, garden motifs, as well as Punahou colors are desired:

- Baskets for jam duos
- Ribbon & ties
- Tissue paper
- Cardstock
- Decor
- Rubber bands (to secure jar toppers)
- Stickers
- Acrylic paint
- Mod Podge or acrylic sealer/clear coat
- Paintbrushes (small & medium, for craft painting)
- Fabric, felt, and buttons
- Address labels for printer (Avery 5260 - 30 labels/sheet, 3 X10)
- Bento containers
- Mason jars, quart size, new (clean & unused)
- Flour, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips, Sugar (white and brown), Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Baking Soda

All items may be dropped off at PFA. Please attach a note so we know whom to thank! If you have any questions or wish to join the elves in our workshop, e-mail or call Lisa Dowd at lisadowd@hawaii.rr.com or 554-2909.

All proceeds from all sales go towards Carnival 2011: The Carnival Before Time

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Monday, November 22, 2010, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off sugar at Alexander Lanai only.

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Wednesday - Friday, November 17 - 19, 2010, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.. SUGAR NEEDED for Carnival 2011! Drop off points are Omidiyar K-1 Neighborhood, 2nd and 3rd Grade pickup, Grade 6, Grade 7 & 8, Mamiya Science Center in the Academy, and in front of the PFA office.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010: Halloween Bake Sale/Cupcake Bar
The Arts & Crafts/Bake committee is hosting a bake sale on Oct 28 Halloween treats, so pre-heat your ovens and get ready to bake up a few bat-ches of bewitching goodies. Cookies and other snacks or treats with Halloween designs or packaging, bagged in single portions, will help with our ghoul of getting into the spirit of things!

All goodies may be dropped off in front of the PFA on Thursday, October 28 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

Advance donations of frosting, Halloween sprinkles, gummies and decors, plastic knives, and small paper plates are most welcome! To volunteer with baking or to provide donations, please contact Lisa Dowd at lisadowd@hawaii.rr.com or at 554-2909 for more information.

Friday, December 3, 2010: Arts & Craft Bake Sale
The elves are also busy getting ready for the December 3rd Arts & Crafts Bake Sale, so we are seeking donations of the following items. Christmas colors and themes, garden motifs, as well as Punahou colors are desired:

- Baskets for jam duos
- Ribbon & ties
- Tissue paper
- Cardstock
- Decor
- Rubber bands (to secure jar toppers)
- Stickers
- Acrylic paint
- Mod Podge or acrylic sealer/clear coat
- Paintbrushes (small & medium, for craft painting)
- Fabric, felt, and buttons
- Address labels for printer (Avery 5260 - 30 labels/sheet, 3 X10)
- Bento containers
- Mason jars, quart size, new (clean & unused)
- Flour, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips, Sugar (white and brown), Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Baking Soda

All items may be dropped off at PFA. Please attach a note so we know whom to thank! If you have any questions or wish to join the elves in our workshop, e-mail or call Lisa Dowd at lisadowd@hawaii.rr.com or 554-2909.

All proceeds from all sales go towards Carnival 2011: The Carnival Before Time

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Friday, October 15, 2010, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sullivan Lanai in front of the PFA office.

On sale will be a variety of Halloween decorations and costumes. Also to give you a head start on the holidays, we will have gift bags, Christmas decorations, gift items, jewelry and craft items. Come early for the best selection because everything is priced to sell Hungry for a snack, there will be spam and chicken musubis on sale. All proceeds will benefit Carnival 2011.

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Friday, October 15, 2010, 7:30 a.m. at PFA Office in the Sullivan Building. Be one of the first to purchase Carnival 2011 shirts, drawstring bags, fabric and other related items with the theme The Carnival Before Time - A Prehistoric Paradise

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Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Dillingham Hall. The meeting will start in Dillingham, with breakouts following for the various Carnival Divisions. All Carnival Booth Chairs (Junior Student Booth Chairs plus Junior and Sophomore Parent Booth Chairs & Co-Chairs) should attend this kickoff to Carnival 2011: The Carnival Before Time - A Prehistoric Paradise

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GREEN Mangoes are needed for Carnival 2011! Please deliver on July 13 to the PFA Office.

Help is also welcomed to peel and cook on July 14 & 17 at the Senior Dining Room in the Punahou Cafeteria. Please see this flyer for all details.

Mangoes Help Need flyer

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GREEN Mangoes are needed for Carnival 2011! Please deliver on the PICK, PICK, PICK days (June 25 and 29) to the PFA Office.

Help is also welcomed to peel and cook on June 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30 at the Senior Dining Room in the Punahou Cafeteria. Please see this flyer for all details.

Mangoes Help Need flyer

There are also July help dates on the flyer.

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GREEN Mangoes are needed for Carnival 2011! Please deliver on the PICK, PICK, PICK day (May 28) to the PFA Office.

Help is also welcomed to peel, chip and freeze. Please see this flyer for all details.

Mangoes and mangoes help needed flyer!

Pick and chip also needed in June, dates on flyer.

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Pre-order by May 1 beautiful floral arrangements for pickup on Friday, May 7 at the White Elephant Mother's Day sale. Please see this for more information: Mother's Day Flower Pre-Order Form

All proceeds benefit Carnival 2011.

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Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2010, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information about rides, food, etc., please click this link: Punahou Carnival 2010.

Silent Auction at Cornuelle Lecture Hall
Preview Hours: Friday, February 5, 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 6, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Auction runs: Saturday, February 6 , 1 to 4 p.m. Winning bidders announced Saturday at 5 p.m.

Stop by for a chance to win door prizes!

New Auction Feature: "Buy It Now!" and check out our Cash & Carry table.

More than 150 Funkedelic items up for auction!

Halekulani Ocean View Room 2 nights with breakfast
Sheraton Waikiki Ocean View Room 2 nights
Westin Maui Ocean View Room 2 nights
Yankees Baseball Tickets (New York City)
San Francisco Giants Baseball Tickets
San Francisco 49ers Football Tickets
Michelle Wie signed Golf Clubs- Fujikura Speeder 757 Tour Spec and Fujikura Tour Spec 771TA
Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Contemporary Lithograph
Russell Lowrey Art
Na Hoku Jewelry Gift Certificates
Maui Divers Jewelry Gift Certificate
Elle Couture Jewellers Gift Certificate
The Bead Gallery Gift Certificate and jewelry
Bead It handmade jewelry
Tori Richards Gift Certificate
Cinnamon Girl Certificates
Anne Namba Fashion
Jewel Flair/Craft Flair Fashion
Sylvan Learning Center
Hawaii Chinese Immersion School
Lauhala Trading Co Handwoven Gifts
Dr Kerwin Two Hour Magic Party
Bishop Museum
Diamond Head Theatre
Polynesian Cultural Center
Bottega Antoine Haircut and Finishing
Billy Fong Haircut with Highlights
Paul Brown Haircut and Massage
Revitalash Eyelash Conditioner
Allure Studio and Day Spa Gift items
Marsha Nadalin Salon Haircut,Massage, and Makeup Application
Ainakai Photgraphy Package
Expressions New Concept Photography
Images by Steven Photography
Tuxedos by Hale Niu certificates
Susan Page Modeling- Teen Modeling and Self Improvement Program
Kathy Mueller Talent and Modeling Agency Certificate
Pictures Plus Gift Certificate
Taste of Sansei Dining Certificate- DK Restaurants
Chucks Cellar Dining Certificate
Taco Del Mar (Ward or Hi Kai Towne Center) Party for 20
Wahoo Fish Taco Kids party for 20
Phuket Thai Restaurant Certificates
Treetops Restaurant Dining Certificate
Market City Shopping Center Gift Certificates
Times Supermarket Gift Certificate
Seafood Connection Gift Certificate
The Wine Experience
Wine Stop
Maita'i Catamaran
2011 Reserved Carnival Parking on Punahou Campus
Case of Carnival Mango Chutney
Handmade Carnival Quilts
Handmade Buff and Blue Feather Lei

and much more!

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Feb. 7, 2010: THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!!

A huge thank you to those who have volunteered for a shift at That 70's Carnival: We Got the Funk!

There are 290+ shifts that still need to be filled. If you haven't signed up or can do another shift, please email the Parent Worker Committee at carnivalparentworker@punahou.edu, noting your name, email and phone contact information, and days/times available.

Or call PWC at 944-5760 and leave a detailed message with the same information above.

The number of open shifts are decreasing - GROOVY!

MAHALO * MAHALO * MAHALO * MAHALO * MAHALO * MAHALO * MAHALO

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Monday, February 1 to Thursday, February 4, 2010, times noted below.

If you are a morning person, help is needed to receive, unload and store deliveries at the cafeteria, Monday through Thursday, February 1 to 4, beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Not a morning person? Come to an evening Food Prep Session. Bring your own knife and cutting board and please wear closed-toe shoes. You may also bring your own apron and hat (no visors please) or we will provide one of our handy plastic aprons and an aristocratic paper hat.

Wednesday, February 3rd
3 p.m. Malasada Batter
5 p.m. Noodles
5 p.m. Portuguese Bean Soup

Thursday, February 4th
9:30 a.m. Chicken Plate
4 p.m. Saimin & Hawaiian Plate
5 p.m. Taco Salad

Food prep sessions are a great opportunity to meet, chat with and get to know other Punahou parents.

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The Haku Lei booth asks for donations of any of the following and can be dropped off at Dole Cafeteria at any of these times:

Sunday, January 31, 2010, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, February 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are unable to make any of these days or times, please drop off your donations at the PFA office, Attention: Cynthia Chun.

Please feel free to call Cynthia 943-3662 if you have any questions.

Flowers
Bozu/globe amaranth, Ageratum, Bleeding heart, Aster, Agapanthus, Bougainvillea, Cup and saucer/Chinaman's hat, Roses (smaller size), Stephanotis buds, calyx, Alyssum, Dendrobium, Epidendrum, Strawflower, Miniature woodrose, Sweet William, Gooseberry buds and calyx, Hydrangea, Cock's comb, Fever few, Statice, Pentas, Shrimp plant, Ixora, Waxflower, Zinnia

Hawaiian Materials
Ohia lehua, flowers, buds, liko, calyx, A'ali'I, Pukiawe, Palapalai, Pala'a, Laua'e, Moa, Green rose, Hinahina (beach type rare, shouldn't use. Garden variety OK), Ohai ali'I buds, Spanish moss/Pele's hair, Ohelo, Ilima buds, Kauna'oa, Uki grass, Mamane, Wa wa'i ole

Greens and Leafy Plants
Lacy or parsley panax, Dusty miller, Silver protea leaves, Ribbon croton (stains), Dracaena, colored Shinobu or rabbit's foot fern

MAHALO!

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The Haku Lei Booth would appreciate your kokua with the following PRE-CARNIVAL PREP & LEI MAKING SESSIONS.

All Sessions held at Dole Cafeteria.

Prep Session only:
Sunday, January 31, 2010: 2 to 4 p.m.

Prep Session and Lei Making:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Bring your friends and family and join us for three wonderful and fun-filled events!

ITEMS TO BRING
Pruning Shears with your name
Soda box to hold your flowers
Foliage and flower donations

We will supply the raffia and spray bottles.

Please feel free to join us even if you are unable to join us at the designated start time. We would love to see you at any hour during these session times.

Thank you all so much for your kokua and for sharing your wonderful creations!

Need more info? Contact:
Lois Sullivan, 372-1064, lsullivan@hawaiiantel.net

Eyvonne Brown, 392-7790, eyvonne@hawaiicre.com

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Thursday, January 21, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Dillingham Hall.

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Sugar-less Malasadas at Carnival??? Carnival 2010 needs your help! We are 1,615 pounds short of our goal for Granulated Sugar. In case you missed the first Sugar Drive, here's your chance to help! Please drop off sugar at dates and locations above, drop off bucks (a $35 donation buys 50 pounds of sugar) or bags of sugar (the bigger the better) to the PFA Office from NOW until January 15th. An addiitonal drive by sugar drive was held Thursday, January 7 and Friday, January 8, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Volunteers will be at the following drop off locations for sugar donations: Kindergarten Grades 5/6 Grades 7/8

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ONLINE SIGNUP RE-OPENS from Monday, January 4, 2010 through Sunday, January 17th (midnight). We are in need of 1,200 parent volunteers to work three-hour shifts on both days of the event. Much thanks to those who are already signed up to volunteer. If you have not yet signed up or would like to volunteer for an additional shift, please signup via the Carnival signnup tab on ePunahou.

Signing up online is preferred as you are able to see which shifts and booths are available 24/7. You may also sign up for your spouse.

Areas with the most need:
Scrip Sell (biggest need), Body Painting (Draw & Paint), Ride Ticket Sell, Various Food Booths (Cafeteria Cook, Chicken Pit, Chicken Plate, Food Service Supply - Cafeteria, Hamburgers, Malasadas)

Want to sign up together as a small group of Punahou parents? Questions or concerns? Email carnivalparentworker@punahou.edu or call 944-5760.

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Carnval 2010 needs your help! There are still a number of booths and shifts that need volunteers. Please go to the Carnival Signup tab to select a shift. Online signup closes at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 (extended from Dec. 1.) MAHALO!

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Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:30 a.m. at the PFA Lanai. Come to the Early Bird Holiday Sale! New and gently used merchandise from White Elephant, holiday baskets, plants and gourmet salsa!

Friday, December 4, 2009, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Dole Cafeteria and Courtyard.
Available at the Fair: Christmas Decorations * Gift Items * Homemade Baked Goods * Carnival Mango Chutney * Lilikoi Butter * Craft items by Punahou faculty and staff * Carnival fabric and ready-to-wear items * Plants * White Elephant goods and treasures * And more....

That 70's Carnival Cookbook "Groovy Grinds" will makes its debut. It includes treasured recipes from the Class of 2011 students, family, friends, staff and alumni.

And pick up bento and musubi orders that were pre-ordered. The funds will be used towards expenses associated with the Haku Lei Booth.

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Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, 7 to 8 a.m. in front of the PFA office. Our dyn-o-mite Carnival Student Chairs will be in front of the PFA Office to accept your donations at these times.

Please considering baking a batch of your favorite brownies, homemade cookies, gingerbread men, banana bread, chex mix, mochi, or other special holiday treats to contribute to the Christmas Sale on Dec. 4.

You can also drop off your goodies at the PFA office Thursday (all day) or Friday morning.

Please contact the PFA Office at 944-5751 or email carnival@punahou.edu to let them know what you will be making.

Thank you for your support of Carnival 2010!!

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For pickup on Friday, Dec. 4. Please see below order form for more details. Submit via email, fax or phone to Marjie Beaton as soon as possible or you can drop your order form at the PFA office in the Sullivan Building (Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Payment is due when you pick up your salsa on Friday or submit to LeeAnn Ichimura, Carnival Coordinator at the PFA office when turning in your pre-order form. Make checks payable to Punahou School. Orders must be picked up at the PFA lanai between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Unpaid pre-orders that are not picked up by 1:30 p.m. will be sold unless we are notified. Please contact Marjie to make other arrangements. Please note that salsa must be refrigerated and quantities are limited. Contact information is listed below. You will contacted via email or phone to confirm your order.

Pre-Order form: Salsa Mama Order form.

All proceeds go towards Carnival 2010: That 70's Carnival - We Got the Funk!

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Order forms due Sunday, November 29, 2009 for pre-ordering bentos and musubis for pickup at the Christmas Fair on Friday, December 4, 2009, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dole Cafeteria.

The funds go towards offsetting the expenses associated with the Haku Lei Booth at Carnival 2010, such as travel, shipping, etc. of the beautiful greens and flowers in the Haku Leis.

See order form for more details: Bento & Musubi Pre-order Form

Please print and complete form, and return along with payment to the PFA office or mail to Punahou School - PFA Office, 1601 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822.

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Monday - Wednesday, November 23 - November 25, 2009, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. SUGAR NEEDED for Carnival 2010! Drop off points are Kindergarten, Case Middle School, Mamiya Science Center in the Academy, and in front of the PFA office.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009 at these times and locations:
9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon: Case Middle School Kuaihelani
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: PFA Office
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Academy at Alexander Hall (plus a special Halloween forest backdrop where you can take your photo - more details and cost info to come.)

Grab a quick snack or indulge your sweet tooth! Support the PFA's Carnival fundraising by purchasing yummy treats at the Musubi Madness and Bake Sale!

Items for sale: $1 cupcake bar, $2 spam musubi, $3 chicken musubi, $1 drinks (water & soda), bake sale items (various prices).

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The Specialties Division of Carnival is also offering whimsical Halloween baskets available for pre-order. Choose from three different varieties - please view below and download the order form. Orders can be picked up at the PFA office on Oct. 29 or delivered to your child's classroom on Oct. 29/30. All proceeds will benefit "That 70's Carnival" hosted by the Class of 2010!

Download the order form: Halloween Basket Order Form 2009. Bring the completed copy and payment to the PFA office (Ground floor of the Sullivan Building) no later than Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. Payment must be received at time of order. See form for additional details. If you wish to check if another parent within your child's class has ordered a basket, please contact Marjie Beaton, contact info on order form.

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Friday, October 9, 2009, 7:30 a.m. at the PFA Lanai. "The White Elle Boutique" presents brand new items, plus an array of gently used Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving decorations, table top, small appliances, fine china and glassware...AND very special Christmas decorations from White Elephant Tankettes. Plus new and gently used Christmas ornaments, craft supplies, wrapping paper and bags. Proceeds go to support Carnival 2010!

Plus the Specialities Division of Carnival will display "trick or treat" baskets that can be preordered. These whimsical baskets are filled with tootsie pops that have been creatively designed as spiders, jack o'lanterns and ghosts. Also choose from mummified candy containers or Jack o' Lantern boxes filled with a variety of options including fruit snacks, goldfish cracker/chex mix, chocolate pretzels or cheese balls. Each package will supply enough treats for a class of 25 (or it can be customized to add additional items). Prices will start at $20. Pick up will be on Oct. 29 or 30th at the PFA office. Check back here in a bit for a photo and order form.

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The sale started Oct. 9, 2009 and continues at PFA Office in the Sullivan Building. Be one of the first to purchase Carnival 2010 shirts, drawstring bags, fabric and other related items with the theme That 70's Carnival - We Got the Funk!

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Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at Dillingham Hall. The meeting will start in Dillingham, with breakouts following for the various Carnival Divisions. All Carnival Booth Chairs (Junior Student Booth Chairs plus Junior and Sophomore Parent Booth Chairs & Co-Chairs) should attend this kickoff to Carnival 2010: That 70's Carnival - We Got the Funk!

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Carnival signup is now online. It will appear as a separate tab - Carnival Signup. The Pre-Carnival link still may have some glitches - please try again later. Mahalo for volunteering!!

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Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan Building Lanai (outside the PFA Office.) Come early to get the first look at the new and nearly new clothes including brand name aloha shirts, women's clothing, shoes and handbags. Also find Punahou P.E. clothes at rock bottom prices. Savings are huge at the White Elephant Back to School Sale!

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July 27, 2009 Cookinge sessions are now done. Mahalo to all who donated fruit!!
June/July 2009: The soon-to-be Juniors (class of 2011) needs fruits. Fruit is in season and preparations for the summer Jam Sessions are just around the corner and your help is needed! Carnival 2010 needs Green Mangoes, Strawberry Guava, Yellow Guava, Poha Berries and Surinam Cheeries. If tou have or know of anyone that may have these fruits or access to these fruits, please let us know. Picked fruits can be dropped off at the PFA Office on Thursday or Fridays or members of the class of 2011 can even come pick the fruits. Please contact either Adrienne Chee (adriennechee@hawaii.rr.com or 282-4436) or Bonnie Hamilton (bonhamilton@hawaii.rr.com or 551-0253).

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Friday, May 8, 2009, 9:30am to 11am at Case Middle School; 11am to 1pm at Alexander Hall. Does your child need a break from cafeteria food? Support the PFA's Carnival fundraising by sending him/her to the Musubi Madness and Bake Sale! Chicken and Spam musubi will be available and cost $2 each.

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Thursday, May 7 AND Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:30 am to 1 pm in front of the PFA Office at the Sullivan Administration Building. Shop for your mom, mother-in-law, sister or grandmother at the PFA's Annual White Elephant Mother's Day sale. In addition to the traditional White Elephant items, there will also be flowers from Watanabe Floral, chocolate covered straweberries, jewelry, craft items and insulated hot/cold bags.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9am to 12pm at the Dole Senior Dining Room.

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Friday, December 5, 2008 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Dole Hall (cafeteria) and the courtyard.

Come purchase Jams & Jellies, Haku leis, Carnival Wear, holiday crafts, baked goods and other goodies to support Carnival 2009. Faculty and Staff will also be holding their annual holiday sale in conjunction with our sale.

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Friday, October 10, 2008 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm at the PFA Lower Lanai (parking lot side of Sullivan Administration Building). An array of Halloween costumes, books, collectibles, baked goods and hand crafted spooky gifts will be available for purchase. Proceeds to support Carnival 2009!

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THANK YOU to our Punahou Community for your generous support! Despite the rain and mud, a fun time was had by all! See everyone next year!

February 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday) from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm each day. Come enjoy Carnival 2008!!!

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Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 6:30 beginning in Dillingham. All Junior and Sophomore parents who are booth chairs, and all Junior student booth chairs are required to attend this final Carnival Planning meeting. Key information will be shared, as well as time for booths to meet together for final planning.

The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 pm in Dillingham. Divisions will break up to finalize plans. Divisions will meet as follows:

- Administrative Division - Cornuelle Auditorium in the Science Center

- Food Division - Main Dining Room of Dole Cafeteria

- Skills Division - stay in Dillingham

- Specialties Division - Senior Dining Room of Dole Cafeteria

- White Elephant - Dillingham workshop

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Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Senior Dining Room. Come learn how to make haku leis in preparation for Carnival 2008. No skills required. If you have small pruning scissors, please bring them with you, as it will be helpful in trimming flowers and greenery.

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Tuesday, October 23, 1997 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Kuaihelani Creative Learning Center (Case Middle School). All Grade K and Grade 1 parents are welcomed to bring their brown bag lunch and come to an informal talk story session on "Supporting Your Keiki and Enjoying the Journey."

Space is limited, so please call the Kokua Line at 943-3250 or email kokualine@punahou.edu When you RSVP, you can also send any questions or concerns you'd like the speakers to address.

The session will begin with some remarks by Eileen McCool (K-6 Counselor), Kathye Barbosa (Punahou parent), Rebecca Kesler (grade K teacher) and Luana Yee (Gr 1 teacher). This will be followed by small group discussions on key topics such as: developing resilient keiki, scheduling activities & downtime, importance of daily routines, health & nutrition and being a Punahou parent.

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Thursday, October 11 beginning at 6:30 pm in Dillingham.

This meeting is ONLY for all Junior & Sophomore parent Division Heads and Booth Chairs and Junior Student Division Heads and Booth Chairs.

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Carnival 2008 will be holding a Mother's Day Sale on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 from 7:30 am at the PFA Lanai (in front of Sullivan Administration Building). Come buy a special basket or other treats for all the special mothers in your life, as well as supporting Carnival 2008!

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Thursday, January 25, 2007 from 2:00 - 3:45 pm at te Sullivan Box Office. Don't miss this year's Variety Show - "Demerits are Forever" at Carnival!

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