Hunehune KaloWeekly Newsletter

Volume 14 Issue 20 Ka Lä 16 o Ianuali, 2014

Mahalo nui to all who joined us at Waimea Park for this year’s community makahiki celebration, Kä Moku o Keawe Makahiki. It was a great day to enjoy one another’s company, eat some ÿono food and cool off with a healthy juice or smoothie. And of course, the highlight was our keiki and ÿöpio competing in various makahiki games against other school representatives. It was an exciting and long day! Please see next week’s Hunehune Kalo for pictures and results. Mahalo nui loa to all volunteers from various organizations and schools that made this event possible. Mahalo nui loa to all KANU staff, students, and ÿohana members for your hard work, generosity and unwavering support. Kanu’s food and smoothie booth was able to raise over $5000.00 dollars because of you. These funds help to send KANU’s Makahiki champions to Molokaÿi’s Makahiki competition and celebration, and help provide the needed funds for planning next year’s makahiki events.

KANU’s ÿAha Haumäna (Student Council) will be hosting a spirit week January 27th through January 31st, 2014. All students are encouraged to show their school spirit and hui spirit by dressing-up daily according to the selected theme. During spirit week, students may come to school in pajamas on Monday, should dress in pink for cancer awareness day on Tuesday and dress as their favorite Disney character or super hero on Wednesday. Students can be creative and have fun with Thursday’s flash to the past theme and should pair up with a friend for twin day on Friday.

Encourage your keiki or ‘öpio to participate but please help to see that outfits are appropriate. Students are encouraged to pack a KANU polo shirt with shorts or pants to change in to if outfits are inappropriate or get uncomfortable. All students not participating in spirit week dress-up days should be in a KANU uniform polo shirt.

I’d like to also take this opportunity to remind both students and parents about KANU’s school uniform policy. KANU’s uniform is a solid colored collared shirt or blouse with the school’s printed logo. Students are to wear their uniform polo shirt on a daily basis unless we have announced otherwise (spirit week dress-up days, dress-up Fridays, Halloween, etc…). Quite a few lower elementary students have been noted for their non-compliance with our school dress code. Parents, we need your help with this. Please know that older students are given detention and asked to change to a “borrowed” polo shirt from our school office if they do not have a KANU polo shirt on.

Last but not least, we wish KANU’s paddling team the best of luck at Saturday’s BIIF finals in Hilo. Be there at 10:00 am to help cheer them on.

Me ke aloha pumehana,

Allyson TamuraCo-Administrator

Kanu o ka ‘Äina New Century Public Charter School

Ma

na‘o

Nui Aloha mai käkou

‘Ölelo No‘eau

P.O. Box 398 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 808-890-8144 Facsimile: 808-890-8146 E-mail: kanuprincipal@kalo.org

ÿAÿohe hana nui ke alu ÿia.No task is too big when done together by all.

PAPA HÄPUÿUPapa Häpu‘u had a very busy second quarter. We came back to school this month ready to work and have been working on goal setting for this new year. Haumäna spent time reflecting on the past year and setting new, reasonable goals for 2014.

The best things that happened in 2013 were:

“The Ravens won the Super Bowl!” ~ Keawe Tolentino and Blaysin Bernard-Erece

“Getting to visit the volcano and the Panaewa Zoo.” ~ Sam Landers

“Visiting the water park on O‘ahu. It was scary!” ~ Evan Nauka

“Getting a golf cart for a birthday present.” ~ Kawela Takushi

“I got a horse and kittens.” ~ Moani Plunkett

“My ‘ohana getting a 4-wheeler and visiting Kaua‘i.” ~ Marty Ka‘au‘a

“Winning Uma for the 3rd year in a row at Kä Waimea Makahiki!” ~ Keawe Tolentino

Nä haumäna learned the importance of stretching their bodies before rigorous exercise in preparation for Makahiki.

Kawela, Moani, Kaÿipü, Kaulike and Bethany showing off their creation of an animal cell during Science class.

Asher Mendes contemplates his next move during a P.E.

Game.

In November, haumäna like Rusty Jose expressed how thankful they were for all their blessings in the form of a thankful tree.

Blaysin Bernard-Erece and Rusty Jose show true concentration during their turn at Könane.

Something I am going to try

to stop doing this year is…

“Talking back to my parents.” ~ Jayden Brewer-Smith

“Tattling on other people.” ~ Bethany Stimac

“Stop annoying my brother.” ~ Naila Pahi‘o

“Stop talking so much.” ~ Sadie Kawamoto

“Eating too much sugar.” ~ Della Stallsmith

“Taking such long showers.” ~ Kupono Sarsona

“Stop talking when adults are talking.” ~ River Carpenter-Horsley

Höÿike Haumäna

Mission: Külia i ka Nu‘u - Strive To Reach Your Highest!

Third graders in Papa Häpuÿu are very supportive of each other.

Our 4th graders were victorious in their hukihuki event.Nä haumäna o Papa Häpuÿu practicing their

könane skills in preparation for Makahii.

Keawe Tolentino demonstrates what it means to külia i ka nuÿu during his turn

at uma, making him a four time champion in the event

My one wish for 2014 is:

“To get an iPad.” ~ Cheye Velez

“To get an ATV.” ~ Kaulike Kawamoto

“To be happy and healthy.” ~ Kina‘u Grace

“To go on a Disney Cruise.” –~Asher Mendes

“To move to Uruguay in South America.” ~ Kai Lacy

“To have more P.E. classes.” ~ La‘amai Puhi

“To collect all the Halo games and toys because Halo is my favorite X-Box game.” ~ Seth Francis

We all set goals and resolutions, some of them we keep and others we hana hou for various reasons. As we reflect about the events of 2013, we wish everyone peace and happiness for 2014. Our students express “mahalo i ka mea loa‘a” as they wish for happiness and health. They express “aloha kekahi i kekahi,” even though they annoy or tease their siblings. The students remember “mälama i kou kuleana” when they strive to achieve a 75% or better on KidBiz. They also “kökua aku, kökua mai” when it comes to reminding each other to stay focused in class and pay attention to the teacher. These are just a small array of examples that keep us going as a hui and an ‘ohana.

My goals for 2014 are…“To learn all the games on the X-Box 1, be able to pay for my own iPhone, and learn how to use a

PSP control.” ~ Rusty Jose

“To do better on my homework, come to school earlier, and go to bed at 8 p.m.” ~ Calleigh-Rose Lee

“To stop talking so much, get better at swimming, and become a better speller.” ~ Mauloa Thompson

“To have fun, learn more, and ride my horse more often.” ~ Pakalana Ha‘o

“To read more, get an A+ on each test, and get a 75% or higher on KidBiz.” ~ La‘amai Puhi

“Listen more, pay closer attention to my kumu, and stay focused in class.” ~ La‘ipü Hing

“We want to fill up our marble jar so we can have a marble party, get all of our homework done on time, and be successful in all we do!” ~ Nä haumäna o Papa Häpu‘u

Papa Häpuÿu photos by Maile Becka

Höÿike Haumäna

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NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014 – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

STUDENT RE-COMMITMENT FOR SY 2014-2015 – KANU students wanting to return to KANU for SY2014-2015 must return their re-commitment packet by January 17th, 2014. If we do not receive your packet by the due date we will assume that your child is not interested in returning to KANU and will provide his/her space for a new student. Re-commitment packets are available at both school offices if another copy is needed. Contact Margo Kawamoto at 890-8144 with any questions.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR SY 2014-2015 – Help spread the word! Admission applications are available on our website, http://kanu.kalo.org as well as at both school offices. Application deadline is March 3rd, 2014. Contact Margo Kawamoto at 890-8144.

SPIRIT WEEK, JANUARY 27th TO JANUARY 31st, 2014 – Hosted by our ÿAha Haumäna (Student Council), KANU’s students can show their school spirit as well as their hui spirit by dressing-up according to each day’s theme. Mon. 1/27: Pajama Day; Tues. 1/28: Cancer Awareness Day (wear pink); Wed. 1/29: Disney character/Super Hero Day; Thurs. 1/30: Flash to the Past; Fri. 1/31: Twin Day. Participation prizes to be awarded!

SAVE THE DATE! KANI KE ÿÖ – Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Hawaiian Homes Hall at 6:00 pm. Are you ready to celebrate the New Year with music? It’s the time of the year when we allow our voices to ring with joy as we honor our celebrated composers. This year’s composers are Nä Lani ÿEha, the royal family, consisting of Queen Liliÿuokalani, King Kaläkaua, Princess Miram Likelike and Prince Leleiohoku. We are asking parents to see to it that your child/children follow the dress code for this special event. The boys must wear long, dark trousers or jeans with an aloha shirt or dress shirt (no collared tees or T-shirts). The girls must wear a Hawaiian print dress, skirt and blouse or muÿumuÿu (no prom dresses or pants). Jewelry should be conservative and lei or pua may be worn in the hair.

COLLEGE HORIZONS – This is a six-day “crash course” in preparing for college. Students establish personal relationships with admissions representatives and college counselors to help students: select colleges, write memorable essays, complete winning applications, receive test taking strategies and resources and navigate the financial aid/scholarship process. Completed applications must be postmarked by February 4, 2014. Eligibility: Native Hawaiian, Alaskan or American Indian (proof of heritage); 3.00 GPA (in academic course); 10th and 11th grade high school students. $225 program fee includes tuition, room, meals, program materials and ground transportation. Significant financial aid is available to students in need. For an application visit www.collegehorizons.org or contact Besty Boland at betsy@kalo.org.

FREE SUMMER PROGRAM – Fantastic, free Summer Program for 10th and 11th graders through the Joint Science Education Project of the National Science Foundation! Students conduct experiments with their peers from Greenland and Denmark. The science is facilitated by teachers and researchers from all over the world. The program is physically demanding, - during Science Education Week, students camp in subfreezing temperatures at 10,000 feet above sea level. They also hike to glaciers, lakes, and other sites. Any current 10th or 11th grade student with a strong interest in the natural sciences and a passion for learning may apply. All travel, lodging, and meals are provided to selected participants at no cost. U. S. students apply at http://www.arcus.org/JSEP. The deadline for submitting an application is January 31, 2014

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COMMUNITYPPS 2nd SILVER SPUR (KEPA) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 5:30pm at Historic Pukalani Stables. Paniolo Preservation Society to honor six paniolo from across Hawaiÿi Island for lifetime achievement and dedication to the state’s paniolo heritage and cattle industry. Honorees are Willy Andrade, independent rancher of Honokaÿa, Tommy Kaniho of Kaÿalualu Ranch in Kaÿu, and four Kona paniolo — Gilbert Loando of Hualalai Ranch, Tony Jose of Palani Ranch, Alfred Medeiros of McCandless Ranch and Manuel Medeiros of Hoÿomau Ranch. Tickets ($15) available at Kamuela Liquor, Parker Ranch Store, Kuaÿäina Saddlery at Pukalani Stables and at Gramma’s Kitchen in Honokaÿa. Visit www.PanioloPreservation.org.

PUBLIC MEETING ON NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION – The Native Hawaiian Education Council (NHEC) is sponsoring a series of community listening sessions to gather information that will be given directly to the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation may directly impact federal education grant-making decisions that affect your ÿohana! Please add your voice to this important conversation. The next meeting is on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Waimea Elementary School Cafeteria. For additional information and a list of upcoming events visit www.nhec.org or call (808)-523-6432.

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