Hunehune KaloWeekly NewsletterVolume 16 Issue 14 Ka Lā 29 o Ianuali 2016

Aloha mai e na kanu o ka ʻāina,

Our students and staff have been working extremely hard the first semester to improve the overall academic rigor of our programs. Recent school data con-firms this. In fact, according to the US News & World Report on Education, KANU’s high school program was ranked 9th of 65 public high schools in Hawaiʻi and was consequently awarded a Bronze medal. We were cited as one of the Best High Schools in Hawaiʻi. This is the first time that KANU has been ranked in the top 10 by a nationally prestigious and credible journal! For more information, please see http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/hawaii/dis-tricts/hawaii-public-schoolsAlso, on January 21st we celebrated all middle and high school students that received a Kūlia or Poʻokela Award for quarter two academic achievements. Many of our students improved from quar-ter one and as you can see, 11th and 12th grades are vying for top honors. We honor and celebrate the growth of all our students. Let’s continue to work hard for the remainder of the year and shoot for a top 5 ranking and blue ribbon recognition! % Receiving an Award for

Grade level a 3.0 – 4.0 Grade Point Average 6 69% 7 59% 8 63% 9 53% 10 50% 11 75% 12 90%

Me ka mahalo,

Mahina Paishon DuarteSecondary Program Poʻo Kula

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

During the makahiki season, the people gave thanks to Lono and his priests by sharing with them the bounties of the land and sea. All other trading and giving ceased until the makahiki festivities were over.

While sharing our good fortunes always results in blessings, there are certain times of the year where a spirit of giving and thanks-giving abounds. During this makahiki season let us be thankful for what we have and share our bounties with others.

‘Ōlelo No‘eau

ʻA‘ohe ‘ai waiwai ke hiki mai ka makahiki. No food is of any value when the Makahiki festival comes.Enjoy what you have now lest it not be of much use later.

Awards were given to middle and high school students who earned a Kūlia Award for a 3.0-3.49 grade point average (GPA) for quarter two, a Poʻokela Award for a 3.5-4.0 GPA for quarter two, and/or perfect attendance for all of semester one. Congratulations to the fol-lowing haumāna for your achievement:

Kūlia Award, 3.0-3.49 GPA: Blaysin Bernard-Erece, Seth Francis, April Grace, Kaulike Kawamoto, Micah Mahiai, Shevon Monell-Lagaret, Anianikalani Naihe, Moani Plunkett, Kupono Sarsona, Kaila Sylva, Keawe Tolentino, Brennan Torres, Douglas Ward, Isaiah Woods, Mahina Young, Theo Watkins, Alysa Agosto, Waimea Case, Heimana Manu, Selena Oliveros, Mychaila Gibson, Serena Hen-shaw, Kahua Straus, Ariana Velasco, Rose Salumbides, Jourdan Beaudet, Makaliʻi Bertelmann, Matt Horn, Jahphia Noah.

Poʻokela Award, 3.5-4.0 GPA: Kailena Akau, Pakalana Haʻo, Marty Kaaua, Sadie Kawamoto, Kane Kawamura, Alexis Mahiai, Laamai Puhi, Kawela Takushi, Sophia Whitesell, Laʻi Bertelmann, Daisy Brown, Tomi Krakovic, Kaimana Landers, Fyfe Miceli, Shaelynne Monell-Lagaret, Mahealani Morton-Mahuna, Max Musacchia, Jaydon Tripp, Kahoku Hurley, Ethan Landt, Alohi Lindsey, Kawai Rios-Griego, Laif Showalter, Dylan Velez, Pualilia Dudoit, Ikaika Krakovic, Christian Pauoa, Kamalani Straus, Johnna Marsh, Mahealani Pahinui, Uʻi Haʻo, Aurelia Hart, Keliko Hurley, Kaleo Navas-Clark, Makana Oliveros, Kainoa Salumbides, Malie Sarsona, Hunter Tripp, Jetamio Henshaw, Kaihikapu Maikui, Marche` Matsumura, Jordan Wills.

The following middle and high school haumāna are recognized for having perfect attendance for ALLof semester one:Alysa Agosto, Blaysin Bernard-Erece, Jetamio Henshaw, Kaimana Landers, Micah Mahiai, Marche` Matsumura, & Makana Oliveros.

Second Quarter Awards Assembly - Thursday, January 21, 2015

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

Elementary haumāna are recognized for consistently demonstrating KANU’s behavioral expectations and for perfect attendance dur-ing quarter 2. Both are important variables that lead to overall long term school success. Congratulations to the following haumāna for your achievement: Aloha kekahi i kekahi Award: Sachi Hopkins, Jazz Renaur, Louis Walton, Xiona Yagin, Ezra Seivert, Jessie Heileson, Mehana Moss-man, Owen Pires, Jerzie Chavis, Elijah Kahoʻopiʻi, Jadin Chavez, & Keanakolu Case.Mahalo ka mea loaʻa Award: Tehane Livingston, Anders Berezney, Anuhea Kriss, Ava Kauka, Hannah Jean, Leilani Kahele, Mālaʻe Kaaihili, Ehukai Mehau, Iliahi Yoshizumi, Kien Campogan, Keala Kekuewa, & Uhane Mockchew. Mālama i kou kuleana Award: Ava Yandow, Kiaʻi Kaaihili, Ohiehiekekulamanu Young, Noah Scalf, Alex Lynch, Nakaiya Bergan, Pōha Kea Ahlo, Iolani Casar, Kinohi Kaniho, Liliana Jean, Lily Chong, Tea Kanuha, & Ella Musacchia.Kōkua aku kōkua mai Award: Levi AhPuck, Lehua Sarsona, Kahiapo Alaniz, Laʻikū Lindsey, Lincoln Jardine, Kaulukoa Haʻo, Koen-Zae Walker, Kalaʻe Lindsey, Lukela Landers, Kaʻehu de-Jesus-Beaudet, Beau Chip, & Kamalina Hoopai.Kūlia i ka nuʻu Award: Ryder Muraki, Khenzie Aikau-Tabac, Willow Brown, Kiakahi Lindsey, Dejana Noah, Hāliʻa Case, Lilinoe Klask, Lily Landt, Noa Landers, Cy Kealoha, Puaʻena Perry, Anela Akau-LaClair, & Cheye Velez.

The following elementary haumāna are recognized for having zero absences during quarter two: Kayden Abrigo, Poha Kea Ah Lo, Polū Akamu, Anela Akau-LaClair, Anela Becka, Elena Berezney, Nikaiya Bergan, Bodhi Bonnici, Sage Bonnici, Nikolao Brose-Stevens, Sofina Brose-Stevens, Willow Brown, Caitlyn Carvalho, Arianna Cifuentes-Schutte, Kalaʻe Dayton-Smith, Xander Hoopai, Liliana Jean, Tea Kanuha, Cy Kealoha, Kamalu Kuoha, Waika Kuoha, Noa Landers, Sam Landers, Beau Leitner, Jessie Leitner, Kalaʻe Lindsey, Kiakahi Lindsey, Laʻiku Lindsey, Kunaka Lindsey, Eva Mossman, Mehana Mossman, Kahoku Okubo, Chavis Olson, Solana Satterwhite, Kanai Tolentino, Cheye Velez, Louis Walton, Xela Yagin, & Zen Yamamoto

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KANUNO SCHOOL – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 - Presidents’ Day

Remember to slow down while driving through our campus and Kūhiō Village.Stop at all stop signs, be mindful of posted speed limit signs, and

follow KANU’s one-way traffic pattern during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

SUPPORT OUR SENIORS – Support our senior fundraising efforts for their senior trip to New Zealand. Please purchase tickets from one of our seniors or through our school office. Concert features Manaʻo Company, Bruddah Waltah Aipolani, Napua Greig, Hawane Rios, ʻEkolu Mea Nui and more, along with craft vendors, a silent auction and food vendors. February 14, 2016 at Hilo Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and concert is 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. See you there!KANI KE ʻŌ – This years Kani ke ʻŌ will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 on our campus lawn beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at about 7p.m. ʻŌhana may bring a picnic style dinner and enjoy a beautiful and relaxing evening of mele. LIONS CLUB VISION TEST – Students in grades 2-12 who returned their consent forms received a free vision exam by The Lions Club on January 20th. Results have been mailed home. If you receive a referral letter recommending a complete vision exam for your child by an optometrist, we urge you to follow through. Please feel free to call Allyson Tamura at 890-2542 with any questions. Mahalo nui Lions Club! FREE FAMILY EARLY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – Mālamapōkiʻi has a FREE morning family early enrichment program. The Kaiao Program will offer facilitated educational activities that engage parents with their 3 or 4 year old, three times a week from 8:15-10:15 a.m. If interested please contact Pat Bergin at 887-1117 for more information. Feel free to pass this information on to others.KANU OPEN ADMISSIONS FOR SY 16-17 – KANU’s admission’s process for SY 2016 – 2017 is now open. Interested students should submit an admissions form by February 29, 2016 to our school office and attend an open house. Open house scheduled for February 9 and February 24, 2016 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Admission forms being accepted for students grades K-9 in SY16-17 for our on-campus program. Admission forms are available at our school office and on our school website. Please call Margo Kawamoto at 890-2541 with questions or for more information.KA ʻOHĀ OPEN ADMISSIONS FOR SY 16-17 – KANU’s On-line Academy, Ka ʻOhā, is now open accepting admission forms through March 31, 2016 for students who will be Kindergarten through grade 8 during SY 16-17. Admission forms are available at our school office and on our school website. Please call Ka ʻOhā coordinator Judy Chun at 808-640-1448 for more information.MĀLAMAPŌKIʻI NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SY 16-17 – Mālamapōkiʻi is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Accepting three and four year-old keiki, all applicants must be three years old by their start date. Applications avail-able at our KANU office or on the Mālamapōkiʻi website. For more information please call Pat Bergin at 887-1117.

COMMUNITYCOLLEGE HORIZONS – Six-day “crash course” in preparing for college. Students establish personal relationships with admis-sions representatives and college counselors to help students: select colleges, write memorable essays, complete winning applica-tions, receive test taking strategies and resources and navigate the financial aid/scholarship process. Completed applications due early February 2016. Students may apply to attend the program at Amherst College in Amherst, MA (June 18-24) or at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI (July 9-15). Eligibility: Native Hawaiian, Alaskan or American Indian (proof of heritage); 3.00 GPA (in academic course); 10th and 11th grade high school students. $450 program fee includes tuition, room, meals, program materials and ground transportation. Significant scholarships & financial aid is available to students in need. For an application visit www.collegehorizons.org.

Important Info & Updates

Ho‘omana‘o

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January Birthdays ~ Happy Belated Birthday!1 David Ambrosio 20 Kalani Ryusaki-Phillips, Cheye Velez, 3 Chavis Olson, Puʻuhonua Pescaia 21 Ryan Summers4 Ohiʻe Young 23 Polu Akamu, Kiakahi & Laʻiku Lindsey, 5 Kunaka Lindsey, Celeen Stevens, Coleson Pouoa, & Ezra Seivert6 Hayden Morgan-Parker 25 Jordan Acia, Kainoa & Rose Salumbides, 7 Hiʻilani Willey-England & Maya Chong 8 Kane Kawamura, Zen Yamamoto, Isaiah Woods 27 Maximillian Musacchia9 Kayden Abrigo 30 Nikolao Brose-Stevens12 Bethany Stimac 31 Kanaʻi Tolentino ,Sophia Whitesell18 Florian Franzo