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Mokumanamana: A Research Adventure

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -1000

Kamehameha Schools Ka‘iwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Events Series Presents "Mokumanamana: A Research Adventure," Thursday, November 12, 20097 to 8 p.m., Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Performing Arts Center, Choral Room, 3rd FloorKamehameha Schools Kapālama. Free to the general public Dr. Randall Kosaki and Kekuewa Kikiloi will discuss the geology and marine biology of Papāhanaumokuakea Marine National Monument located in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands and will share about their recent 18-day expedition to the small, 46-acre island of Mokumanamana, also known as Necker Island.

Kamehameha Schools Offers Free Alternative For Parents on Furlough Fridays

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:02 -1000

Kamehameha Schools offers parents in select Department of Education schools a free alternative on Furlough Fridays. Kali'imamo takes keiki on an educational huaka'i or field trip that incorporates the literacy curriculum currently being taught in the classroom and place-based activities designed to enhance their literacy skills through science based inquiry.Advertisement A pilot of Kamehameha Schools' Kali'imamo program was held today from 8 a.m. 2:15 p.m. for approximately 80 3rd graders at four schools on the Windward side Waiahole, He'eia, Ben Parker and Puohala Elementary. Keiki were taken to Ho'omaluhia Gardens where they learned about how Native Hawaiians used plants for survival. Topics covered today included plants as shelter, crafts and clothing, and food. Children had the opportunity to construct a model hale or house, make ko'elepalau using sweet potato and coconut milk, and create a mock lauhala mat using construction paper.

"The Literacy Instruction and Support services we provide in DOE schools address a critical component of our Educational Strategic Plan, which emphasizes the importance of education amongst children ages 0-8," said Chris Pating, vice president for Strategic Planning and Implementation of Kamehameha Schools. "Our Kali'imamo program is designed to sustain the literacy curriculum being taught in the classroom while increasing students' critical thinking skills utilizing the environment around them."

As part of the program, Kamehameha Schools provided free transportation, lunch and snacks to participating keiki. Plans are already underway to expand the program to other regions and grade levels for the month of November.

Kamehameha Schools Literacy Instruction and Support (LIS) Division currently provides services in 21 Department of Education schools or 218 K-3 classrooms across the State of Hawaii. In 2008-2009, LIS served a total of 4,572 learners and their caregivers through a variety of programs including in-school literacy, after school literacy and parent programs.

Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling more than 6,700 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i and 31 preschool sites statewide. Thousands of additional Hawaiian learners are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools' outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawaii and across the continental United States.

Kamehameha Schools Literacy Support Specialist Kaleialoha Medeiros helped third graders from He'eia Elementary make their own ko'elepalau, a snack with sweet potato and coconut milk. (Photo: Kamehameha Schools)

Pu`olo Aloha program benefits Leeward Coast charter school

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:09:35 -1000

Through a partnership between Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation, Kamehameha Publishing, University of Hawai`i Press and Bishop Museum Press, Kamehameha alumni, friends and community members were able to donate to the Pu`olo Aloha program that purchased Hawaiian-focused books for children in Hawai`i's Department of Education schools across the state. "We would like to thank Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation and Honsador for the books that will go toward building our school's library," Ka Waihona o Ka Na`auao principal Alvin Parker said.

The Pu`olo Aloha Program has raised almost $10,000 in books during the first phase of its existence.

"Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation believes in leveraging new and diverse resources of income to support Kamehameha Schools' educational mission," said Bran-Dee Torres, Development Administrator for the Foundation. "Through programs like Pu`olo Aloha, we're able to accomplish that."

Books bought and donated through the Pu`olo program have also been shipped to Hawai`i, Maui, Moloka`i, Lāna`i and Kaua`i public schools.

Pu`olo Aloha is now moving into its second phase. Donors are able to give to the Foundation's Early Childhood Education and Literacy fund of which proceeds will be set aside to purchase gift cards to Kamehameha Publishing's online store and donated to Hawai`i DOE schools. To learn more, visit www.pauahi.org.

Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation is a Hawai`i nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable support organization of Kamehameha Schools. The Foundation's mission is to perpetuate the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry.

(L-R) Bran-Dee Torres, KAPF; Eddrin Pelekai, Honsador; Tyzia Meyers, student body VP; Macy Koko, student body President; Cleo Gella and Poni Ventura, Honsador. (Michael Young photo)