21st Century Community Learning Centers

Mālama and Lōkahi
Newsletter

December 2022

All the Latest News!

📚'Ohana Club Parent Resources
🏫 PAF's Waikalua Loko I'a Oral History Archive!
🍔 Recipe of the Month
and more!

Students doing Watershed in Hands exercise

PAF students at Watershed in Hands Activity

Aloha, and Happy Holiday Season! This month, Kapunahala Highlights PAF's Lokahi Program!

-Sam Izumi, Principal
and
-Robyn McIntosh, VP, Curriculum Coordinator and Academic Coach

In the morning, before school, Lokahi instructors provide homework support to our K-6 students. Online programs such as iReady and IXL address their differentiated instructional needs in reading and math, and we encourage students to eat a school breakfast for the energy and stamina needed to sustain their focus throughout the school day ahead!

Our 5-6 Graders participate in Physical Fitness with Lokahi instructors who support their physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being. Students participated in the Moanalua Middle School Cross Country Meet in October and were supported by their families and school staff. At the end of the Cross Country season, the team was reorganized so the students could participate in small group Physical Fitness activities (i.e.: Basketball, Volleyball) that were designed via student voice/choice

Bee Kreative (Grade 3-4)
After homework assistance from Lokahi instructors, we have snack! Then students create a variety of seasonal arts and crafts such as pom-pom garlands, tie dye butterflies, fingerpainted bats, and leaf sprites. These engaging activities promote self-expression and social-emotional well-being.

Moove Your Mind (Grade 5-6)
Our Lokahi instructor facilitates morning yoga exercises in the morning prior to the start of the school day to support physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being. Students learn effective stress management and mindfulness strategies. In addition, students engage in dialogue and discussion through a book study aligned to student voice/choice to increase reading skills/proficiency.

Our Lokahi instructor implements inclusive practices within her class by providing Kindergarten Dolphins with reading and math intervention activities after school. In addition, students are engaged in dialogue and discussions to deepen their understanding by providing teacher modeling and immediate student feedback using a variety of instructional tools and resources.

How did the restoration of a small 400-year ancient Hawaiian fishpond capture the imagination of our community? Our new oral history archive tells the stories of how the Fishpond earned its rightful place as a living cultural resource and outdoor classroom for us all.

Walking in our ancestors footsteps helps us look across the horizon of seven generations, and offers advice for the future. The stones have been reset. Waikalua Loko Iʻa is our “piko” or center and continues to inspire us to love (aloha ‘āina) and care (mālama ‘āina) for this precious place called home.

Mokapu Elementary 5th graders at the fishpond in December!

Is your student missing out

on our Mālama and Lōkahi afterschool enrichment?
Enroll now for 2023!

Ms. Chauna and class wish you happy holidays!

Having fun making holiday cookies in Ms. Sally's class!

Kailua High Students:

In 2023 we are partnering wtih Hawaii Afterschool Alliance and Sisserou Academy to provide you an exciting opportunity in Digital Music Entrepreneurship Training.

In the Spring Semester, select students will do online training and then become eligible to work in KHS new on-campus music studio!

There, some of the students are recording a series of Podcasts, and others are getting creative in other ways too --- Your ideas and entrepreneurial endeavors are requested!

Apply to be part of digital sound now!

The ʻOhana Corner

We hope to encourage and equip you to help your child succeed -- not just at school, but for life. We will try to answer your questions and share resources with you so
you can decide what's best for you, your child and family.

Hawaiian Phrase of the Month

He ʻohu ke aloha, ʻaʻohe kuahiwi kau ʻole
Love is a mist, there is no mountaintop that it does not settle upon.

Mālama ‘Āina

There are many ways to wrap presents that don't cost and aren't single use waste that ends up in the landfill or recycling plants.

Use repurposed fabrics or linens!

Or, use that potato chip bag, by turning it inside out and using the shiny side!

Cost: $0
Cool factor? infinite! And makes a great instagram post!

In this season of giving, why not give a gift that is environmentally conscious? For some ideas for last minute gifts that save energy, see https://poweringhawaii.medium.com/give-energy-efficient-gifts-for-the-holidays-3868b4e7f911

For some sustainability-minded gift ideas, go to

https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/gifts/eco-friendly-sustainable-gifts

Recipe of the Month!
Breadfruit Stew!

INGREDIENTS

1 firm Ripe breadfruit

1 large onion/garlic

2 l salt water (Seawater from your beach)

500 g Cooked pork or chicken meat

2 Cups chicken stock

500 ml Coconut cream

Oil (of your choice)

Capsicum, herbs optional

French stick loaf (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash and peel breadfruit, dice into 1 inch cubes, place in large stock pot, and cover level with seawater/ salted water. Bring to boil and allow to simmer slowly for 15 minutes.

While on simmer, sauté onions till transparent, do not allow to burn. Add garlic and diced meat and chicken stock to onions, then add to stock pot.

Stir pork or chicken in before breadfruit becomes smooth and pulpy. When breadfruit is cooked and still holds its shape pour in the coconut cream. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.

Serve in bowls with buttered fresh crusty bread.

Other ingredients to add to stew is curry powder or turmeric and ginger. Whatever you enjoy, add to the stew. Meat may be omitted

GET BOOSTED!

Keep Gatherings Small!

Maintain Distance!

Do as much outdoors as possible!

The holiday season can bring joy and cheer but can also be a very demanding time for parents. Here are some simple tips for coping with the stress and emotional toll of the season.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

Hawaii students in grades 9-12 may qualify for a free bus pass through the Department of Education’s EXPRESS pilot program. Need to refund a pass already purchased? Or, need to apply? https://iportal.k12.hi.us/express/

Learn More!

Celebrate the season and watch all the animals enjoy their presents during this year’s Holidays with the Animals! After two years of virtual holiday events, the beloved annual tradition is back, live, and in person on Saturday, December 17th. Staff and volunteer elves are busy wrapping gifts, building enrichment, and gathering all the animal’s favorite items for this special event. Come to the Honolulu Zoo and join us as the animals dive in, demolish, and devour their holiday gifts and treats.

Free event with Zoo admission!

Holidays are a wonderful time to give back to the community! Here are some volunteer opportunities that occur during the holiday season.

Readers of the Pack - GRADES 1 - 5

Join Hawaiian Humane’s education team for Readers of the Pack. Students will participate in reading to animals and provide companionship while practicing their reading skills with fellow classmates. This is a limited opportunity for a small group of kids from grades 1 – 5

Whether you need help, or want to donate food or funds...visit the Hawaiian Humane Society Food Bank

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Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center is brought to you through a generous grant from the Hawaii Department of Education.

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