Issue 3 - Aug 22, 2013

Hunehune Kalo
Volume 14
Issue 3
Ka Lä 22 o ÿAukake, 2013
Weekly Newsletter
Mana‘o Nui
Kanu o ka ‘Äina New Century Public Charter School
Aloha mai käkou
On August 19, the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) released the first annual
results of the Strive HI Performance System, Hawaii’s new school accountability and improvement
system that replaces components of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). This topic has
also recently been on the news and in local newspapers.
Under NCLB, schools focused a lot on Hawaiÿi State Assessment (HSA) data and whether or
not they made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The new Strive HI Performance System results
include data on student proficiency in reading, math, and science; student growth in reading and
math; chronic absenteeism; 8th and 11th grade ACT results; high school graduation rates; college enrollments; and
achievement gaps. As part of the new system, the Department also classified schools for rewards, interventions, and
support.
Under Strive HI steps a school is classified in one of the following five steps: Recognition, Continuous Improvement,
Focus, Priority, and Superintendent’s Zone based on the school’s index score and additional factors.
Based on school year 2012-13 results, our school (for SY 2013-2014) has been classified as a:
___ Recognition School
___ Focus School
__x_ Continuous Improvement School
___ Priority School
Under the old system, schools were placed in one of the following NCLB status categories: Good Standing Unconditional, Good
Standing Conditional, School Improvement Year 1, School Improvement Year 2, Corrective Action, Planning for Restructuring, or
Restructuring. Under this system, last school year, KANU’s status was “School Improvement Year 1”.
Our school is also a:
_x_ Title I School
___ Non-Title I School
Please be reminded of the information we distributed in May 2013 that for school year 2013-2014, the Department will no longer
offer NCLB School Choice or Supplemental Educational Services.
If your child is currently enrolled in a school as a result of a Geographic Exception using the NCLB Choice reason, he or she is
entitled to remain in that school through the highest grade served by the school. However, the Department will not provide mileage
reimbursements or transportation options.
Please see enclosed Quick Facts on the Strive HI Performance System handout and our School’s Performance Summary Report. More
information can also be found at: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StriveHIPerformanceSystem/Pages/home.aspx
Our school remains dedicated to helping students succeed. We are committed to achieving our goal of
success for every student and have high expectations for our students in line with the State Strategic Plan
and the Strive HI Performance System.
We understand that this new state wide public school accountability and improvement system is new
and can be quite a lot to grasp. We plan on scheduling a breakout session at our first ÿohana gathering
to provide more information regarding the Strive HI system and KANU’s school performance summary
report. Date and details of this event will be out shortly.
More information about KANU’s Performance Summary
Report will also be shared in next week’s Hunehune Kalo.
‘Ölelo No‘eau
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Allyson Tamura
Co-Administrator
Aloha kekahi i kekahi.
Love one another.
Photo by Val Hanohano
P.O. Box 398 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 808-890-8144 Facsimile: 808-890-8146 E-mail: kanuprincipal@kalo.org
Höÿike Haumäna
Puÿukoholä
HO’OKU’IKAHI I PUÿUKOHOLÄ
41st ANNUAL CELEBRATION AND HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL – August 17-18, 2013
This year’s celebration theme was “Ke Kulana Noÿeau o Ka Wä Kahiko”
(The Culture of Ancient Hawaiÿi). Established as a National Historic Site on August
17, 1972, Puÿukoholä Heiau continues to be a place where living history is perpetuated,
and where efforts to bring the people of Hawaiÿi together in pursuit of completing
Kamehameha the Great’s unfinished good deeds is a primary objective.
Kanu o ka ÿÄina has been an active participant in the Hoÿokuikahi celebration at the
heiau since the year 2000. High school students spent last Thursday giving back to the
community by helping other cultural leaders as well as community partners, such as the
National Park Service, with anything that was needed to make this occasion a success.
This help includes, but is not limited to, such activities as setting up tarps and lights, washing and drying chairs and tables, placing the
tables and chairs under the tarps, cleaning the ceremonial areas of any debris and preparing Pelekane for the cultural festival. A big
kuleana was to help weave coconut plates for the Saturday päÿina.
To be a part of the festivities, Uncle Nälei, Uncle KiTeya Belford-Smith and Aunty Kai Tolentino, as well as other former KANU
kumu and alumni camped with KANU student participants from Thursday afternoon to Saturday at ‘Öhaiÿula Beach Park with many
other Hoÿokuikahi participants from around the archipelago. They were able to be a part of the ceremonies and cultural activities
throughout the entire celebration.
A special mahalo goes out to all of our KANU students, graduates, past and present staff who demonstrated their commitment to their
native culture by making this annual event a success. As a school founded to perpetuate the native language, values and traditions
of our Hawaiian ancestors, we are truly proud of those students, staff and family members who take advantage of opportunities like
participating in events like Puÿukoholä, to actively demonstrate their commitment to continue the proud traditions of our küpuna.
Mission: Külia i ka Nu‘u - Strive To Reach Your Highest!
Kihiki Makua
Photos by KiTeya Belford-Smith
Visit our website: http://kanu.kalo.org
Important Info & Updates
Ho‘omana‘o
KANU
August Birthdays (Bi-Monthly)
15
16
19
22
24
25
Derek del Mar-Emelio
26 Lily Landt
Anela Akau-LaClair & Kahealani Phillips
29 Hauÿoli McGurn
Marcheÿ Matsumura, Lea Meneses & Skippy Turek
31 Kien Campogan & Manuel Oliveros
Jerico Joaquin, Kaydn Nauka & Clara Sulla
Dylan Pires
Aiden Kalaniopio, Ethan & Jacob del Mar-Emelio, Keala Kekuewa & Kuÿunahenani Tachera
LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013.
FLU SHOT OR MIST – Free flu shot or mist available at Hälau Pökiÿi for elementary students and at Hälau Puke for middle and high
school students. Forms are due on Friday, September 6, 2013 to either school office. Flu shots or mist will be given on November 7,
2013.
STAY IN THE LOOP, BE IN THE KNOW! – KANU utilizes an automated parent alert message system to send out important
information and reminders to students and parents. The message will always start by a staff member identifying himself/herself and
saying that he/she is from KANU. Upon hearing that, DON’T hang up. STAY ON THE LINE to listen to the complete message.
ABSENCES – If your child is unable to attend school, a parent/guardian must report the absence by calling the school on the morning
of the first day of your child’s absence. You may also leave a message on the voice mail. For elementary students, call 887-8144 and
for middle and high school students call 890-8144. Upon return, the student is required to bring a note signed by a parent/guardian
explaining the absence.
DRESS UP FRIDAYS! – Students may “dress up” on Fridays instead of wearing their KANU polo shirt. No T-shirts, long sleeved
T-shirts, sweatshirts or flannels. Boys should wear dark colored jeans, dress pants, or tailored long shorts with a collared dress shirt,
polo shirt or an aloha shirt. Girls should wear a muÿumuÿu or dress. Girls may also wear a skirt, dark colored jeans or dress pants with
a nice blouse. Straps on the dress or blouse should be at least one inch thick (no spaghetti straps) or a shrug or cardigan should be
worn at all times. Skirts and dress length need to be at an appropriate length. Students not wanting to “dress up” need to wear their
KANU polo shirt.
SCHOOL HOURS, ONE WAY TRAFFIC, & STAGGERED DISMISSAL TIMES – Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to
3:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The pü will blow at 7:55am and piko will begin promptly at 8 am. A one way traffic
pattern schedule for all, as well as staggered dismissal times for elementary students have been established to help reduce the traffic
situation. One way traffic pattern is from 7–8:15 am and 2:30–3:15 pm. Staggered dismissal times: 2:40 pm – Mälamapökiÿi, Papa
‘Aÿaliÿi, & Lehua; 2:50 pm – Papa Kukui & ÿIeÿie; 2:55 pm–Papa Häpuÿu, & Mämane; 3:00 pm – Middle & High school haumäna.
MATH TEXTBOOKS – Please help to see that your child has covered his/her math textbook (if applicable). All math textbooks should
be covered with a book cover (paper, cloth, homemade or store bought) at all times during the school year. The cost of replacing lost,
misplaced or damaged textbooks will be the responsibility of the borrower (student) and their families.
HUNEHUNE KALO GOES GREEN! – The Hunehune Kalo will be sent home as a hardcopy for the month of August only. Please
return your Hunehune Kalo Request Form indicating your delivery preference. After the month of August, hard copies will not be sent
home unless requested on this form or in writing. However, any inserts requiring a reply (i.e. permission forms, surveys, etc.) will
continue to be sent home as a hard copy. Please continue to read the HUNEHUNE KALO each week to be cued in to the happenings
of KANU!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – Clip these box tops to help Püÿulu Aukahi Mäkua, KANU’s parent group, earn
funds to kökua with school needs, initiatives and/or school events. Last school year over $500 was raised and utilized
to purchase a basketball hoop & stand and 4 tetherball sets. Box tops can be turned into either school office or to your
child’s kumu. See boxtops4education.com for more information.
COMMUNITY
HOÿOKAUHALE AFTER SCHOOL & EVENING PROGRAMS – Offering the following classes: Hip-Hop Dance, Insanity, Leihulu,
Driver’s Ed., Simple Creativity, Tahitian Drumming, Turbo-Kick , Waikäunu Hula. and Write On. Please see attached E Hoÿokauhale
Käkou description flyer and registration form. Contact Te Benioni at 890-2508 with any questions.
WAIMEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TOWN MEETING – Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Waimea School Cafeteria at 5:15
pm. Agenda highlights include update on “Clark Park” planning, Keoki Magoon’s new commercial project now beginning construction
on Hwy. 190 across from Waimea Elementary School, and “Liquid Robotics” high technology firm in Kawaihae, plus update on North
Hawai’i Community Hospital. All invited.
Visit our website: http://kanu.kalo.org
SY 2013-2014 FALL PROGRAMS – Updated on August 12, 2013
Insanity Fitness
Katie Benioni-AM
Te Benioni-PM
Get Ready to DIG DEEPER with Insanity, Insanity Asylum, and the new Tapout XT workout! We are running a workout
schedule combining all 3 of these high intensity fitness programs! *All fitness levels are welcome as we will do modified
exercises. No Fee, bring a towel and a water bottle and be ready to sweat!
Hip-Hop Dance
Sasha Knowles
Monday – Friday, 6 am – 7 am at ʻOluʻOlu – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Grades 9 – Adult
Monday /Wednesday /Friday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This class is a blend of old school and new hip hop techniques. You will learn a little “B-boy” style and a little “Shake It
Up” style! Coach Sasha has a passion for dance. She has been dancing her whole life, studying a variety of dance
including: Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Cheerleading, and more! In 2010 Sasha Knowles Dance was born, a travelling
dance studio, inspiring dancers from the inside out through the art of dance!
Simple Creativity
Steph David-Chapman
Thursdays, at ʻOluʻolu – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Class-1 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Ages: 5-8
Class-2 4:1 5pm – 5:15 pm
Ages: 9-18
Are you itching to create something but you donʻt know how or where to begin? This course is designed to help you find
your inner artist thru writing, art, and movement/exercise. Students will create several mixed media art projects, engage in
creative writing and explore themes of health, wellness and building positive social relationships. Students who sign up for
this class should expect to build community by sharing their work. Please come prepared to either get messy, dirty or all of
the above! Space is limited. There is a one-time materials fee of $25.00
Tahitian Drumming
Terangi Benioni
Wednesdays, 3:30 pm – 5 pm at – Hälau Puke MS Large Hui
Grades 9 – 12
Terangi has been a lead drummer starting at the Polynesian Cultural Center at age 16, then at Disneyland in Anaheim, and
Tihati Productions here in Hawaii. Come learn basic beats such as: Pahai, Paea, Hitoto, Bora-Bora, Toma, and others. No
experience necessary, however age is limited to 4th grade and up. Space is limited.
Waikäunu Hula
Nicole Anakalea
Drivers Ed.
Mark Boucher
Turbo-Kick
Michelle Aikau
Tuesdays, 3 pm – 4 pm at Külia ÿEkahi – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Grades 4 – 12
Waikäunu is a hula program affiliated with the Hawaiÿi Community College Hawaiian Life Styles program, Unukupukupu.
This program also teaches participants to exhibit the discipline and humility that are at the core of the Hawaiian culture.
Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 pm (Beginner Level) at Külia ÿEkahi – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Grades 2 - Up
Wednesdays, 6:0 0pm – 8:00 pm (Advanced Level *See Kumu for more info)
The courses include classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving time. Students learn driving laws, driving safety,
and how to handle real-life driving situations. After completion of courses, students will be eligible for their Hawaiÿi
driver’s license. All classes are taught by State Dept. of Transportation Certified Instructor, Marc Boucher. You may preregister at Kanu o Ka ‘Äina or call Marlin Driving Academy at 808-987-3288 or email Marc at marlindriving@gmail.com
for more information and to register.
Date and Time: TBA – Hoʻolako Bldg. *By appointment
Grades 11-Adult
Burn calories and blast fat! Turbo Kick® mixes kickboxing and simple dance moves with music that makes you want to
move it! You’ll love having fun and losing weight. It won’t even seem like you’re working out.
Leihulu
Aunty Auhea Puhi
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at ʻOluʻolu – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Grades 11-Adult
Come learn how to make leihulu with Aunty Auhea. With over 40 years of experience in a craft that has been passed
down, Aunty Auhea continues that tradition in her class. This class is mainly for the seniors at Kanu, however it is open to
beginners as well as kupuna who would like to come and share their manaʻo and enjoy the company of others learning this
craft. Space is limited, and there is a small cost for supplies.
Write On
Eliza Cahill
Wednesdays, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Külia ÿEkahi – Hoʻolako Bldg.
Grades 9-Adult
"Write On, Creative Writing Workshop"
“WRITE ON” Creative Writing Workshop for Young Adults. Eliza Cahill helps young writers find their voice and put
their ideas into words.
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 5 pm at Külia ÿEkahi – Hoʻolako Bldg.
For more information, please contact Te Benioni at 890-2508
or come by the Hälau Hoÿolako (Kanu o Ka ʻÄina Learning ÿOhana) office
between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Ages: 13-18
SY 2013-2014 FALL REGISTRATION FORM
Place an “x” in the box of each program you wish to enroll in and state name of participant(s). Multiple family members
welcome! Return registration form to the Hoʻolako office.
Program/Instructor
Day & Time
Grade
Name/Age/Grade of
Participant(s)
Insanity! Fitness
Terangi Benioni
Monday – Friday: 6am-7am
Mon – Wed – Fri: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Grades 9 - Adult
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Hip Hop Dance
Sasha Knowles
Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Wednesdays 4:15m- 5:15pm
Ages 5 – 8
Ages 9-18
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Simple Creativity
Steph David-Chapman
Tahitian Drumming
Terangi Benioni
Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5pm
Grades 9- 12
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Tuesdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Grades 4 – 12
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Mondays (Beginner Level)
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesdays (Advanced Level)
6pm-8:00pm
TBD – By appointment
Grades 2- up
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*See Kumu
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Grades 11-Adult
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Waikäunu Hula
Nicole Anakalea
Drivers Ed.
Marc Bocher
Turbo-Kick
Michelle Aikau
Tuesdays
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Grades 11-Adult
Leihulu
Aunty Auhea Puhi
Wednesdays 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Grades 9 - Adult
Write On
Eliza Cahill
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 5 pm Bl
Ages: 13-18
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**PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW:
PLEASE PRINT
PARTICIPANTS NAME(S):
____________________________________________________________
AGE/GRADE:
____________________________________________________________
PARENTS NAME:
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CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
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EMAIL ADDRESS:
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