Hunehune KaloWeekly NewsletterVolume 17 Issue 7 Ka Lā 21 o ʻOkakopa 2016

Aloha mai kākou,

Welcome back from fall break! We hope everyone is rejuvenated and excited to start quarter two. Our first week back started with conferences to discuss student progress, strengths, any areas ofconcern, as well as support needed to help each haumāna to kūlia. This week we also held an achievement assembly where students were awarded certifi-cates celebrating their eexcellence.

Students in grades 6-12 earned a Kūlia Award for a 3.0-3.49 grade point average (GPA) or a Poʻokela Award for a 3.5-4.0 GPA. In grades PK-5, students were selected by their kumu to receive special recognition for demonstrating one of KANU’s behavioral expectations and values consistently throughout quarter one.

Congratulations to the following haumāna for your achievement:

Kūlia Award, 3.0-3.49 GPA: (Gr. 5) Cy Kealoha, Traven Lee, Eva Mossman, Kyra Stone, Zen Yamamoto.(Gr. 6) Lopaka Akau, Kekela Bertelmann, Beau Chip, Ayzen Cummings, Aukai Delenia, Maile Devine, Lola Hart, Liko Joaquin, Uhane MockChew, Dylan Pires, Claydean Sanchez.(Gr. 7) River Carpenter-Horsley, Seth Francis, April Grace, Kaulike Kawamoto, Sadie Kawamoto, Kane Kawamura, Ikaika Kuoha, Micah Mahiai, Moani Plunkett, Laʻamai Puhi, Kaila Sylva, Douglas Ward.(Gr. 8) Kai Fasciano, Daniel Umayam, Jahsaiah Yoshizumi.

(Iwikuamoʻo) Alysa Agosto, Tanner Haʻo, Kahoku Hurley, Heimana Manu, Johnna Marsh, Kawai Rios-Griego, Kamalani Straus. (Aloha ʻĀina Kuauli) Kaleo Navas-Clark, Makana Oliveros, Selena Oliveros, Owen Sarsona.

Poʻokela Award, 3.5-4.0 GPA: (Gr. 5) Morgan Andrade, Tayhanna Beach-Chong, Sage Bonnici, Lily Chong, Javiyen Cummings, Kaʻehu de-Jesus-Beaudet, Florian Franzo, Shayde-Lynn Gacayan-Casuga, Liliana Jean, Elijah Kahoʻopiʻi, Sheaden Kauka, Emily Lee, Jesse Leitner, Kaydn Nauka, Puaena Perry, Kaʻike Ramos, CJ Sanchez, Haley Schara, Clara Sulla, Makayla Warfield.(Gr. 6) Hunter Acia, Sunny Akau, J-Me Asia, Shae-lyn Cardoza, Caitlyn Carvalho, Keanakolu Case, Xyliana Hoʻopai, Tea Kanuha, Sam Landers, Hunter Landt, Iwalani Mehau, Naila Pahiʻo, Bethany Stimac, Dalton Umayam, Cheye Velez.(Gr. 7) Kailena Akau, Pakalana Haʻo, Marty Kaʻauʻa, Alexis Mahiai, Shevon Monell-Lagaret, Ryan Summers, Kawela Takushi, Keawe Tolentino, Sophia Whitesell, Isaiah Woods, Mahina Young.(Gr. 8) Laʻi Bertelmann, Daisy Brown, Tomi Krakovic, Kaimana Landers, Fyfe Miceil, Shaelynn Monell-Lagaret, Nicole Morton Mahuna, Jayden Tripp.(Iwikuamoʻo) Waimea Case, Shaudi Hurley, Tamika Keliiaa-Makanui, Mālie Sarsona, Laif Showalter, Dylan Velez.(Aloha ʻĀina Kuauli) Ariana Velasco, Hunter Tripp, Rose Salumbides, Sage McDonald, Ethan Landt, Nikolas Krakovic, Aurelia Hart, Pualilia Dudoit-Lat.

Aloha kekahi i kekahi Award: (PK) Jordan Lee, Keonamaikalani Abraham; (K) Zaya Schiller; (1) Lily Pires, Pilialoha Fletcher; (2) Hōʻala Bertelmann-Kanekoa; (2/3) Kyston Waʻahila-Nishie; (3) Jordan Tanner-Jones; (4) Kamalu Kuoha, Leola Kekuewa; (5) Kaʻike Ramos.Mahalo ka mea loaʻa Award: (PK) Ryder Muraki, Waimaka Stender (K) Dylan Kaulukukui-Fatu; (1) Laʻikū Updike, Sarai Sproat; (2) Jessie Heileson; (2/3) Anyzja Cummings; (3) Owen Pires; (4) Kela Hoʻopai-Nobriga; (5) Jesse Leitner.Mālama i kou kuleana Award: (PK) Hiʻilani Willey-England, Khenzie Aikau-Tabac; (K) Haliʻa Drummundo; (1) Manti Gacayan-Ca-suga, Azlan Tabayunda; (2) Warren Hollister; (2/3) Laʻiku Lindsey; (3) Oshen Kaolowi; (4) Eryn Tamura, Jerzi Chaves; (5) Kalanialiʻi Franzo.Kōkua aku kōkua mai Award: (PK) Jettre Belshe, Lehualani Sarsona; (K) Levi Ah Puck; (1) Bailey Nauka, Leahi Sanchez; (2) Pōha Kea Ah Lo; (2/3) Naia Sproat; (3) Peyton Lee; (4) Noa Landers; (5) Mālie Lee, Makamae Gacayan-Casuga.Kūlia i ka nuʻu Award: (PK) Kai Barretto, Kaʻimi Lindsey; (K) Marlie Kahoʻopiʻi; (1) Nalu Crosby; (2) Lincoln Jardine; (2/3) Max Schara; (3) Anela Becka; (4) Motu Chong; (5) Kealaula Andrade.

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School

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P.O. Box 398 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 808-890-8144 Facsimile: 808-890-8146 E-mail: kanuprincipal@kalo.org

In order for students to grow, achieve and take advantage of all learning opportunities that we have to offer, they need to be in school. Perfect attendance is definitely an achievement to be celebrated too. The following Elementary haumāna are recognized for having zero absences during quarter one:

Perfect Attendance: Mālamapōkiʻi: Piliikalamoanana Dayton-Smith, Kaʻenakai Martinson, Auliilani Okubo, Lehua Sarsona, Papa ʻAʻaliʻi: Akolea Case, Marlie Kahoopiʻi, Kahoku Okubo, Billye Puhi, Papa Kukui: Willow Brown, Bailey Nauka, LilyAnne Pires, Aiva Roa-Muraki, Pohu Grace.Papa Kupukupu: Jay Brewer Jr., Poha Kea Ah Lo, Kalaʻe Dayton-Smith, Hereiti Delenia, Lincoln Jardine, Hauʻoli McGurnPapa Lehua: Hannah Jean, Kaia Lackey, John Lindsey, Kawelo Sarsona, Papa ʻIeʻie: Grahame, Bishop, Xaden Adams, Oshen Kaolowi, Kalae Lindsey, Solana Satterwhite, Hannah Stimac, Papa Hāpuʻu: Jerzi Chaves, Jordan Acia, Kamden Hoopai-Nobriga, Kingston-Nicholas Kaniho, Kunaka Lindsey, Angeline Robertson, Iliahi YoshizumiPapa Māmane: Morgan Andrade, Liliana Jean, Elijah Kahoʻopiʻi, Cy Kealoha, Emily Lee, Clara Sulla

Mission: Kūlia i ka Nu‘u - Strive To Reach Your Highest!

Congratulations to all haumāna who received awards for first quarter!

Visit our website: http://kanu.kalo.org

KANUOCTOBER 28, 2016 ʻĀLANA GALA – First annual fundraiser event. OCTOBER 29, 2016 ʻOHANA SERVICE DAYOCTOBER 31, 2016 HALLOWEEN DRESS UP DAYNOVEMBER 4, 2016 PICTURE TAKING – for Ka ʻOhā Virtual/Blended Hawaiʻi island studentsNO SCHOOL, November 8, 2016 – Election Day NO SCHOOL, November 11, 2016 – Veterans Day NO SCHOOL, Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25, 2016 – Thanksgiving

Drive with Aloha! Please slow down while driving through our campus and Kūhio Village. ʻĀLANA GALA – First annual fundraiser-An event with select group of sponsors and their guest. Friday, October 28, 2016 at Merri-man’s restaurant. The Gala will be an intimate event in a nice location that will serve an opportunity to showcase KANU’s excellence while capturing support from our extended community. A few tables are available for sponsorship. ʻOhana may contact your hui reps or kumu to help secure a silent auction item.ʻOHANA SERVICE DAY – Saturday, October 29th, 2016 will be the first of multiple hana days this school year where we hope to come together in mass to holomua. KANU’s Sustanability Committee is hosting a day to clear and transform a large section of un-uti-lized campus into māla. We are in the clearing/preparation stage and are looking for ʻohana willing to kōkua with the process. ʻOhana with trucks, tarps, weed whackers, loppers and/or hand sickles, and leather gloves are needed. We will meet on the lānai of the gym @ 8:30am. Come for as long as you can, any and all kōkua is welcome. Kōkua aku, kōkua mai. Pēlā ka nohona ʻohana. Help others, and accept help. This is the family way.KANU HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE – Students may come to school in costume on Monday, October 31st, 2016 for a costume parade that will proceed immediately after morning piko. No weapons or anything representing weapons will be allowed, i.e., swords, knives or guns, etc. Please be sure your child packs a KANU polo shirt and a pair of pants or shorts to change to if their costume gets uncomfortable or is not appropriate for all day wear.

COMMUNITYPRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS (POD) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – POD is accepting applications Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2016. The POD program provides child-care payments to eligible families so their keiki is able to receive a preschool experience prior to entry into kindergarten. Funding is limited. All applications must be received in PATCH Oahu office on or before Oct. 31st to be consid-ered. Families selected from this application period will receive services Jan. 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Applications will be accepted for children born Aug. 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012. Please see www.patchhawaii.org/families/paying/preschool or call 1800-746-5620 for more information.HOʻŌLA COMMUNITY EVENT AND CONCERT – Pūnana Leo O Waimea and ʻAlo Kehau o ka ʻĀina Mauna presents a commu-nity event with music, silent auction, locally sourced food, and a concert. Tickets and information available at kauapaliloa.org or by calling 885-7166.O.N.O. KONA – Unveiling of the latest mele mural, “Makaʻala”. Enjoy an evening of music, art, fashion and food. FREE event for all ages. Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 4-10pm at HPM Building Supply in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona.PŌHAKU – A dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music and projection design. Featuring Christopher Morgan, Kumu Hula Elsie Kaleihulukea Ryder, and trained cellist Wytold. 4pm on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Kahilu Theatre. Buy 1 get 1 free ticket by using code: fusion when purchasing tickets.

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Visit our website: http://kanu.kalo.org

October Birthdays 15 Everette Kost 1 Samantha Thrush 18 Joseph Galvas, Kai Fasciano, Ihilani Kamaile-Isabel 2 Johnna Marsh, Genivieve Apana 19 Shea Lafferty 3 Kaleo Navas-Clark, Yuji Ino 21 Jayden Brewer-Smith4 Miracle Kaahanui 24 Dalton Umayam, Kauluwela Libarios, Mauna Kea Yamashita 6 Kehau Ah Quin, 25 Kai Tolentino 7 Sam Landers 26 Elliott McDonald, John Lindsey, Kamaka Meringolo 9 Kainoa Tupe, Nikaiya Bergan, Waika Kuoha, Jettre Belshe 27 Braedyn Brighter 10 Enzo Lindsey 29 Jerzi Chaves 11 Matthew Clark, Weylin Stender 13 Caitlin Bolger, Jazz Renauer 14 Kahulaakealoha Kahokuloa