21st Century Community Learning Centers

Mālama and Lōkahi
Newsletter
June 2023

Thank You Teachers!

It's been a successful school year for Mālama and Lōkahi Programs!

Reflections from the Mālama Ko‘olaupoko - Mālama Honua 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program

“It takes a whole village to raise a child” -- This African proverb encapsulates the primary intention of the Mālama Ko‘olaupoko - Mālama Honua Afterschool Program.

In 2018, the Pacific American Foundation introduced an afterschool grant program to nine Windward schools on O‘ahu. We hoped to provide relevant school-community learning experiences to connect students to their home communities with an expanded sense of belonging, responsibility and Aloha.

We've now completed our 5 year project, and we are proud to announce that we've won a followup grant to continue the Malama 21stCCLC program through 2026!

THIS YEAR (year 5), Mālama offered 2,304 hours

of class time provided by...

31 teachers

... who are day school teachers staying after school to teach our programs at...

at 9 schools...

Blanche Pope,Kailua El, KHS, Keolu El, Malama Honua PCS, Olomana, Puohala, Waiahole & Waimanalo WEIS

where 493 students

participated in Malama, with 188 of those students attending more than 90 school afternoons!

Despite an incredibly challenging pandemic, we have been honored to witness:

Perseverance and fortitude of our Mālama teaching staff who placed their students’

needs above their own;

Students appreciating their time with each other and their teachers, after a long period of online only;

Families becoming more engaged with the school, and supporting student learning;

School partners -- especially the principals and office staff who had their hands full with

new pandemic requirements. making time to support afterschool learning.

We are thrilled to announce we have won a new 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for July 2023 - June 2026! We hope your student will join us!

Congratulations to all and have a great summer! -Lynn Fujioka, Project Director

Enrolling Soon for
FALL 2023 SCHOOL YEAR
online signup coming in July at thepaf.org/malama21st
thepaf.org/lokahi21st

We asked our students what they thought about the Mālama Afterschool program. This is what they said:

“Everything we do is great!”

“Mālama isn’t just an afterschool program. It is a Hawaiian afterschool program.”

“Mālama makes me think there are more kids who are nice. Coming to Mālama

helps me have more friends at school.”

“I already know that I don’t have to worry about homework. If I come to

afterschool I can finish my homework and don’t worry about it when I go home.”

“At home is so boring. There’s nothing to do. You have to do chores so it is more

fun to be in afterschool.”

“A lot of things that we do are things that we've never done or we don’t get to do

that often. That’s what makes this program very special.”

The ʻOhana Corner

Hawaiian Phrase of the Month

Komo mai kau mapuna hoe.
"Dip your paddle in."

Mālama ‘Āina

With summer coming up, temperatures are rising and more time will be spent at home. Here are some tips for conserving water during planting, maintenance, and the home:

The next time you boil pasta, vegetables, or hard boiled eggs, use the strained water in your garden. Not only will you save some water, the nutrition left in the water will help your plants grow!

Here are some tips for easy ways to make gardening more “green:” For more tips: Click Here

Recipe of the Month!
Best Sweet Potatoes Ever!

Ingredients

3 cups (1 1/2 lb) sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/4 cup canola oil

2 lg (1 1/4 lb) onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice

3 Tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

Parboil potatoes until cooked through, but not mushy.

Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Heat canola oil in a large sauté pan. Sauté diced onions until nicely brown.

Mix in sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Toss to coat well.

Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Places to Go,
People to See,
Things to Do!

This special Youth in Action program, by the Smithsonian Institute, was filmed in Hawai‘i and showcases what Native Hawaiian youth are doing to protect their traditions.

The program has four segments: voyaging and wayfinding, hula as resistance, heiau (sacred space) restoration, and food sovereignty.

Iolani Palace Kama’aina Sundays

After a more than three-year hiatus, Kamaʻāina Sundays have returned. The monthly event, sponsored by American Savings Bank, will include free tours for local residents, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and ‘ono food options to enjoy.

July 9, and August 13.

https://www.iolanipalace.org/visit/kamaaina-sundays/

Keiki Maker’s Market

The Children’s Discovery Center’s Keiki Maker’s Market will be held July 1, 2023! https://discoverycenterhawaii.org/events/

Save the Date September 25!
La Ohana Loko I‘a Family Day

Free Planet Fitness Workouts

Now through August 31st, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long!

Watch Kaiwi and Pup

Watch a livestream of Kaimana Beach’s Hawaiian monk seal frequent visitor, Kaiwi, and her pup!

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