Papa Pū Hala

Jump Rope for Heart was a fun and healthy way to raise money for the American Heart Association. Jay Tschillard always does a wonderful job organizing the event and encouraging all students to get involved. A warm mahalo to everyone for raising money and participating in such a worthwhile cause.

Founder’s Day on December 18th was a very beautiful and moving celebration. It’s one of the few times that we come together as a school-K~12. It provided the class an opportunity to learn about Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and her extraordinary legacy that we are so blessed to be a part of. On Tuesday, Jan. 12th the children visited the Heritage Center. Aunty Kalei, a docent, shared stories about Pauahi and showed the children artifacts that belonged to Pauahi and Charles. The children also toured the chapel and had a chance to do some sketching while they were there. Don’t forget! Founder’s Day for Charles Reed Bishop is January 25 in Keawe Gym. The children must wear their special events uniform.

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Here are photos of some of our Holiday Happenings in December.  Your donations and participation in our gingerbread house activity was greatly appreciated.  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.  Enjoy the pictures!

Our hike to the Aiea Loop Trail was a great way to introduce the children to their next unit of study – PLANTS! While hiking the children noticed a variety of plants, learning their uses as well as their harmful affects on native species. The children also got to walk around Keaiwa Heiau – site of an ancient healing temple where haumana were trained in the practice of la`au lapa`au or medicinal healing using plants. In addition to exercising our minds that day, we also got to exercise our bodies. Thank you to Mr. Tschillard and Mrs. Kutsunai for organizing the field trip. Mahalo, also, to all the parents who accompanied us.