Höÿike Haumäna Kihikihi Makua Nä Pulapula Nä Pulapula

Student Highlights
Parent Korner
Höÿike Haumäna
Kihikihi Makua
Nä Pulapula
Nä Pulapula
An Exchange of Goods and Services
Nä Loina Kupuna
Nä Pulapula enters phase two of “Nä loina kupuna”, the customs of our ancestors, by focusing on the agricultural practices of
Nä Mahi‘ai. Since this same group of students focused solely on native plants last school year, we began to take a look at producing
food that we currently find in our local supermarkets. Haumäna planted carrots, radish, collard greens, summer squash and Chinese
parsley. We attempted to project how much we would need to grow, and how often we would need to plant in order to harvest enough
food to sustain a family of five. This week, we used what we had learned from our first harvest and made some changes that we hope
will drastically increase our production for this quarter. We are also learning the different moon phases, and took advantage of the
mauli moon on January 31st to plant. Based on what we planted, we are looking to triple our carrot and collard greens production,
and have added beets, zucchini and an herb garden.
In order to take advantage of the wonderful resources Waimea has to offer, we visited two local farms hoping to obtain knowledge
that might help us with our mäla. First, we visited Aunty Roen Hufford at Honopua Farms. Aunty Roen grows a wide variety of
produce that can be found in the kitchens of the world class chefs of our local restaurants and resorts. Our keiki got to take home a
basket full of healthy goodies to share with their ‘ohana. Next, we traveled down to Rincon Farms to meet with Uncle Luis Rincon
who produces most of the local strawberries you find on our island. Uncle Luis’ strawberries weren’t quite ready for picking, but we
were able to enjoy the great strawberry preserves that his family had made.
We also paid a visit to the home of Uncle Billy Bergin (and our own Aunty Pat) to learn about the history of Waimea. Uncle Billy
shared with us that the sides of our Kohala mountains were once lined with lo‘i and mäla‘ai to produce food to feed Kamehameha’s
warriors, and the flat lands of Lälämilo were used to keep livestock. This was all made possible by the abundance of fresh water
carried to the area by three streams, Wai‘aka, Kohäkohau and Wailea.
In Social Studies, haumäna took part in an exercise that taught them about our economy in “An exchange of Goods and Services”.
Each student chose from a list of professions, received comparable pay, and was given the chance to budget that money by purchasing
a variety of goods. Some spent wisely, while others did not. However, all students learned the importance of making wise choices
when budgeting and planning their career paths.
‘Ohana
In addition to learning about our economy, students were assigned to interview their mäkua and küpuna in order to learn about their
family ethnicity and gain a better understanding of who they are, and where they came from. We capped off the lesson with a potluck
lunch that allowed each student to share a dish from their country of origin. Parents in attendance asked that we continue similar
gatherings each quarter.
Readers Workshop
Last but not least, students have been working diligently in Readers Workshop. It is very exciting to share their enthusiasm for reading
as they continue to progress. In Writers Workshop, the keiki have been enthusiastically writing stories. They are undaunted by the
process of drafting their ideas all the way through publishing their pieces. Of course, their favorite part of the process is sharing their
writing with their classmates! This really is a proud moment for students and serves as motivation for others. During the second semester, our workshops will focus on nonfiction. Students will learn how to read and make meaning from nonfiction texts. In writing,
students will write “how to” pieces, persuasive paragraphs, and a research paper.
Fyfe and Aukea practise
counting with money.
Koai engrossed in reading.
Rusty translates sentences on the
board from English to Hawaiian.
Story time with Uncle Scot.
Students participate in Readers’ Workshop.
Keenan prepares the
mala for replanting..
Kahea waters the cilantro.
Kalei, Sadie and Rusty enjoy
reading their Just Right books.
Artists display their finished artwork.
Nä haumäna take care of the garden.
“I do the very best I know how – the very best I can;
and I mean to keep doing so until the end…I walk slowly but I never walk backwards.”
Mission: Külia i ka Nu‘u - Strive To Reach Your Highest!
~ Abraham Lincoln, 1809 –1865, 16th President of the United States
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Hunehune Kalo
Important Info & Updates
KANU
February Birthdays
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Keala Kahuanui & Jacelyn-Jolie Leitner Drew Henderson & Devyn Redican-Martin
Matt Hughes
Keawe Tolentino
Hunter Figueroa
Allsyon Tamura & Moani Plunkett
Sam Cash
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Laine Jose, Talon Muramaruu & Jordan Wills
Kalaiÿi Kalaniopio
Kawai Rios-Griego
Keliko Hurley & Kale Pahiÿo
Joshua Kealoha
Maika‘i Kunishige-Aikau
Kamalani Ah Quin
HAWAI‘I STATE ASSESSMENT – Throughout the month of February, students in grades 3-8 & 10 will be taking the Hawaiÿi State
Assessment (HSA) throughout the month of February. All students in grades 3-8 & 10 will be tested in reading and math. Students in
grades 4, 8 & 10 will also be tested in Science. This year testing is on-line and students have the opportunity of taking the test up to
three times (highest score counted). If your child will be tested, an informational booklet has been sent home. For questions or concerns, please call Allyson Tamura at 890-8144 or 345-8131.
HOÿOKAUHALE PROGRAM ADDITIONS – our exciting “NEW” programs started this week. Space still available. For more information and how to register, please call either Pomai Bertelmann or Chris Plunkett at 890-8144.
OUR CULTURE IN ACTION – Participants will become maÿa to the values, traditions, and cultural ways of life which are innate to
the native Hawaiian child. We will cover basic individual, familial, and community protocols and practices. Each participant is asked
to bring a püpü or snack item to each class session. This is a 13-week program every Monday from 3:15 – 4:45 pm at Hälau Hoÿolako.
Open to students in grades 9 – adult.
HE WAÿA HE MOKU, HE MOKU HE WAÿA – “The canoe is an island, your island is a canoe” is a three part class that will provide
opportunity for members of the community to become familiar with the values, traditions, and programs of the Makaliÿi ‘ohana and
its community partners. Participants will meet modern day voyagers, and through their stories become accustom to a voyager’s life
as it relates to life on the canoe and the traditions and practices associated with this way of life. This semester offering will engage
participants in the basics of Astronomy and Climate and Weather relevant to Polynesian Voyaging, Polynesian Voyaging and Seamanship, and Polynesian Voyaging and Stewardship. This is a 13-week program every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at Hälau Hoÿolako.
Open to students in grades 9 – adult.
VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE – hosted by the ÿAha Haumäna on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Hälau Hoÿolako. Elementary students
from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Grades 6-12 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm. Permission forms are due TODAY, February 10 to either of the school offices. Cost for entry for elementary students is 2 non-perishable food items and $2.00 for students in grades 6 – 12, due on the night of
the event.
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOL’S ‘OHANA FEEDBACK SURVEY – Surveys have been distributed. Please kökua by filling out a
survey and returning it to your child’s kumu or to either of our offices. Parents and guardians with multiple children may fill out one
survey if you feel the same satisfaction for all of your children enrolled at KANU. If not, please feel free to fill out multiple surveys.
Surveys are due February 17, 2011.
HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR WORKSHOP – We are so excited to host Uncle Henry Kaleialoha Allen, one of “Hawaiÿi’s Living
Treasures of Hawaiian Music” on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:00 -11:00am at Hälau Hoÿolako. In addition to the workshop,
Uncle Henry will do demonstrations and perform. The workshop will include familiarizing yourself with chords, how to hold the bar,
picking, strumming and ultimately playing. For experienced players, he will show you how to further advance your skills. If you
own a steel guitar or a lap steel, please be sure to bring it. There will be several Hawaiian steel guitars on display, along with bars and
picks. For more information and to register, please contact Chris Plunkett at 890-8144 or email at [email protected]
HONOKAÿA HIGH SCHOOL AND KANU O KA ÿÄINA JUNIOR SENIOR PROM “BUTTERFLY KISSES” – Once again we
will be partnering with Honokaÿa High School for prom. The prom will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011at the Waikoloa Beach
Marriott. The attire is semiformal and the cost is $70.00 per person. Each student may bring one guest to the event. Guests must be
at least a freshman in high school and may not be older than 20 years of age. A buffet dinner is included with the cost. Picture taking
information is forth coming and will be an additional cost. Permission forms are available in the Hälau Hoÿolako office and due back
by Wednesday, March 2 with payment. For more information contact Aunty Chris Plunkett at 890-8144 or 960-6806.
KUÿI KA LONO NINETH ANNUAL INDIGENOUS EDUCATION CONFERENCE – sponsored by Nä Lei Naÿauao Native Hawaiian Charter School Alliance – March 18-19, 2011 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa in Kona. This yearly
conference brings together our twelve Hawaiian-focused charter schools located on Kaua‘i, Oÿahu and Hawaiÿi Island to share their
educational practices and accomplishments with other Indigenous educators, parents and interested stakeholders. Friday will focus on
student presentations with an evening of cultural performances and Saturday will focus on teacher and community presentations. Call
for Presenters and Registration deadline is February 25, 2011. For details, contact Kaÿiulani Pahiÿö 887-1117 or [email protected]
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Volume 11
Issue 21 February 10, 2011
Weekly Newsletter
Kanu o ka ‘Äina New Century Public Charter School
Mana‘o Nui
Ho‘omana‘o
Aloha mai käkou
Mahalo nui loa to Senior Project and college advisor, Betsy Boland for writing last week’s Mana‘o Nui
article. We too, are proud of our students who have seized the opportunity to pursue their post secondary
goals. This includes taking advantage of opportunities that prepare them to excel in applying to and
entering the college of their choice and seeking nationwide and Native Hawaiian scholarship funds.
We wish all of our seniors the best of luck as they continue their pursuit of all post secondary plans and
congratulate those who have already been accepted into programs and colleges of their choice. We ask
that all parents continue to support their keiki in selecting the programs and opportunities that will best
help them meet their goals.
The senior class should also be congratulated for their collaborative efforts in planning a cross-curricular huaka‘i to
Waipi‘o Valley for all 6-12 students and kumu as a part of their E Ola Pono Campaign which seeks to promote pono and
peace, and encourages students to become activists who create projects that help improve the level of respect and harmony
at their school. All students will engage in student-led large and small group lessons and activities designed to encourage
unity and teamwork across the 6-12 student body as well as to reinforce cultural and environmental connections. We are
hopeful that 100% of our 6-12 student body will attend! All 6-12 students and a parent/guardian must attend a mandatory meeting regarding this huaka‘i on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Hälau Ho‘olako from 6:00-7:30 pm.
Mahalo and congratulations to all students who participated in KANU’s Children’s Savings Project sponsored by Hawai‘i First Federal
Credit Union (FCU), Dr. Michael Cheany of UH Mänoa, Hawai‘i Alliance for Community Based Economic Development (HACBED)
and the Hawai‘i County Department of Research and Development. Students who registered in January 2010 were given an initial
deposit of $5.00 and a piggy bank to continue saving at home for future deposits. 26 of 49 KANU students who participated met the
savings goal before January 2011 and were recently awarded an extra $20.00 to add to their savings account. A total of $4,750.93
were saved by all forty-nine KANU keiki. A special mahalo to Aunty Mahealani Thompson, Alycia Juvik and Lavina Hanohano (all
KANU parents) from Hawai‘i First FCU for personally assisting us with this project. We appreciate your dedication in coming each
month to collect deposits with a smile and for motivating our keiki with your enthusiasm. A short evaluation form will be sent home
with all participants. Please kökua by providing us with feedback and promptly returning this form.
Please remember that students in grades 3-8, & 10 will take the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) in reading and math. Students in
grades 4, 8, & 10 will also take the HSA in Science. Testing will occur throughout February on various days and times at both our
Lälämilo and Hälau Ho‘olako campus. Classes/grade levels will have different testing schedules based on the availability of computers or the computer lab, teacher preference for scheduling, and the amount of time your child takes to complete the test (he or she may
take as long as he or she needs to complete each assessment and may exit the assessment and return to it at a later time). This year,
students have the opportunity of taking each assessment one, two, or three times up until the end of May. The testing that will occur
in February will be all students’ first attempt. Testing this year will also occur online and only the highest score will be kept for his or
her official record.
Please kökua by providing the consistent support that will help your child do well in school every day. Be sure that your child gets
adequate sleep, eats a nourishing breakfast, and comes to school on time. Have a morning routine to prevent rushing so your child can
arrive at school with a positive and upbeat attitude. And don’t forget to provide words of
support and encouragement every morning.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Allyson Tamura
Co-Administrator
‘Ölelo No‘eau
E kuhikuhi pono i nä au iki a me näau nui o ka ‘ike.
Instruct well in the little and the large currents of knowledge.
In everything you do, do it well;
the small details are as important as the large ones.
P.O. Box 398 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 808-887-8144 Facsimile: 808-887-8146 E-mail: [email protected]