Hunehune KaloWeekly NewsletterVolume 16 Issue 6 Ka Lā 25 o Kepakemapa, 2015

Aloha e nā ‘ohana,

Auē ua hiti ē, ua hiti ē ʻo Makaliʻi ē…

This past weekend, Kanu o ka ʻĀina had the great priviledge of participating in the Waimea Aloha Week Parade in which the theme was “E lauhoe mai na waʻa”. Our 150 plus contingent of student, staff and ‘ohana marchers heralded our presence with numerous mele and mele oli that filled the road way with intentions to share aloha, to embrace kuleana and to commit to the principle of kūlia or strive to our highest. It was wonderful to see so many ‘ohana members joy-fully join this years’ parade, proudly wearing red. Many KANU veteran staff commented onhow good it felt to be a part of the largest Kanu parade turn out yet.

Our participation was made complete this year with KANU’s first ever ‘ohana riding unit. A special mahalo to Shelly Andrade and her mom for sewing a blouse and horse blanket covers, to Chris and Iwa Kaʻauʻa for their help to mālama all riders, and Janlyn Ryusaki for securing the Hongwanji as our meeting and organization space for our marchers and for organizing the lei brigade. Thank you to the Bertelmann and Puhi ‘ohana and all others who helped to prepare us all for this successful event. From lei making, preparing the horses, designing, purchasing and sewing rider’s outfits and everything in between; all of the items were lovingly made by KANU students, staff, ‘ohana and community volunteers. I know that we are all tremendously grateful and proud of each rider and the ‘ohana that sup-ported each rider.

To close, I would like to acknowledge the proud paniolo heritage of Waimea. When I have the rare and special op-portunity to listen to the moʻolelo (stories-narratives) of old time paniolo of Waimea, I hear of stories of how Waimea

paniolo were not only knowledgeable about the ʻāina but also the kai. It is with this spirit that KANU connected to the theme of this year’s parade to a generations old connection and relationship; e lauhoe mai na waʻa means that everybody paddles the canoe together. And every canoe needs a navigator or steersperson. This year’s parade waʻa was led by our very own Aunty Deedee Bertelmann. Mahalo piha ia oe e ʻAnakē Deedee, we are already looking forward to next year’s parade.

Let’s all continue to paddle our vessel of learning to new destinations. E kūlia i ka nuʻu.

Mahina Duarte, Poʻo KulaSecondary Program

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

‘Ōlelo No‘eauHoʻokāhi ka ʻilau like ana

Wield the paddles together.

Work together

A full week of learning and preparing for Waimea’s 40th Annual Waimea Paniolo Parade! Mahalo nui to ʻohana and community members who shared the art of paʻu wrapping and bundling mea kanu in preparation for the beautiful leis you saw in the parade. Mahalo nui to KANU’s parade committee and the many helpers who provided kōkua in organizing us, preparing us, and fostering excitement and pride for a great turnout. Last but not least thanks to all who participated by marching or riding with our unit.

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

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

KANUFALL INTERSESSION OCTOBER 5-9, 2015 – Students report back to school on Monday, October 12, 2015.NO SCHOOL, October 14, 2015 – Teacher’s Institute DayFIRST SEMESTER CONFERENCES – Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16, 2015. Scheduled conference time will be sent home at a later date. ʻOHANA COFFEE HOUR INVITE – Parents, guardians & interested ʻohana members, come and meet with Poʻo Kula Mahina Du-arte and Allyson Tamura on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. 8:30 - 10:00 am in Hālau Hoʻolako ʻOluʻolu Room, or 5:00 - 6:30 pm in Hālau Puke High School Classroom. Main Topic of Discussion: Charter Contract Renewal and how you can help kōkua. OVERDUE BREAKFAST/LUNCH ACCOUNTS – Invoices were mailed home for any outstanding breakfast/lunch accounts. Please send payment to our school office as soon as possible.ABSENCES – If your child is unable to attend school, a parent/guardian must report the absence by calling our school office at 890-8144. A message on our voicemail is sufficient. If you child’s absence is due to illness and he or she sees a doctor, please provide our office with a doctor’s note. Absenteeism is a STRIVE HI measure for all public elementary schools. Ten unexcused absences may result in a referral to family court.

PŪʻULU AUKAHI MĀKUA, KANU’S PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

COMMUNITYNA KILO ʻĀINA KAWAIHAE INTERSESSION CAMP, OCTOBER 4-9, 2015 – Broaden awareness of our environment, our activi-ties, and how they impact each other. Share and learn about wahi pana within Kawaihae and explore a section of the shoreline trails and much more. Meant to be attended by whole families, but open to allowing students 10 and older to participate daily with parents/guardians joining them during non-work days/hours. Registration forms available in our KANU office. Call Pelika Bertelmann at 960-8001 with any questions or for more information. Registration forms are due by Friday, September 25, 2015. 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF KAHILU HALL AT PARKER SCHOOL – Saturday, September 26, 2015 from noon to 3:00 pm. Celebrate Parker School’s historic Kahilu Hall (also known as Barbara Hall) built in 1915. This building has served the Waimea community over the last century as a general gathering place for meetings, a town library, a dance hall, USO for soldiers during WWII and more. Open to the public, celebration activities to include talk story sessions with local historians, vintage photo dis-plays, tours, music & entertainment, and interactive kid games. Food and beverages will be sold to support various school programs. Call 808-885-7933 for more information.9th ANNUAL HONOKAʻA PEACE DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL – Saturday, September 26, 2015 beginning at 4:00 pm. Coincides with the United Nations International Day of Peace. Festival concludes with a large community bon dance in the field at Honokaʻa Sports Complex. See www.PeaceDayParade.org for list of related activities. G.R.A.C.E. LEARNING JOURNEY – Kohala Institute at ʻIole presents a placed-based educational immersion program, Oct. 5-9, 2015, 8 am – 4:30 pm. Open to students in the 4th & 5th grade, $125 per participant. Activities include hula, oli, mele, moʻolelo, performing arts, yoga, farming practices, trail walks, makahiki games & more! Call 889-5151 or visit kohalainstitute.org for more information.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & LABELS FOR EDUCATION – Aloha KANU families! Are you col-lecting your BOX TOPS?! We have a big goal this year- 10,000 box tops!! Did you know if each student brings in just 31 box tops for the entire year, -we will beat our goal?? Start collecting, and be sure to ask your Tutu, your aunties, and your neighbors for help. Together we can do it! Turn in your box tops to your teacher or to the office with your hui name on the bag. Also, sign up on www.btfe.com for money saving coupons and chances to win more box tops for KANU!

Important Info & Updates

Ho‘omana‘o

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

September Birthdays 16 Shevon Monell-Lagaret

1 Hunter Acia 17 Cy Kealoha & Kaila Sylva2 Motu Chong 18 Alexis & Micah Mahiai3 Xavier Kepa, Lauʻae Sanchez 19 Caitlyn Carvalho 4 Serena Henshaw 20 TomTom Pahiʻo 6 Xaden Adams 21 Kailena Akau, Theodore Watkins9 Jordan Lee Jacob & Jason Werner10 Laʻamai Puhi, Aulani Lackey 22 Hunter Tripp 11 Val Hanohano, Naila Pahiʻo, Shaelynne Monell-Lagaret 23 Sadie Kawamoto12 Laʻi Bertelmann 24 Owen Sarsona, Napela Naihe 13 Traven Lee, Nicole Morton-Mahuna 25 Jourdan Beaudet15 Marty Kaʻauʻa 26 Juliana Delenia-Tabbada, Maua Puhi 27 Harry Kaʻauʻa

Girls Night Out

67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743 I 808.885.444 l nhchinfo@nhch.com l www.NHCH.com Questions or Comments? Contact Laurie Edmondson, NHCH Event Coordinator, at 881.4425.

North Hawaii Community Hospital presents…

WHO: All ladies!

DATE: Friday, October 9th, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.)

PLACE: Kanu o ka ‘Aina New Century Public Charter School 64-1043 Hi’iaka Street, Kamuela, HI

FESTIVITIES: Massage, hair styling, manicures, energy work, acupuncture, women’s health and wellness resources and much more! Plus dinner and breast cancer bingo!

COST: FREE!

WHY: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and NHCH is doing our part to keep the women in our community healthy, happy and informed.

15th Annual

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MOM & BABY FAIR

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Mana Christian Ohana Church (Across from Kahilu Theatre) 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela

67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI 96743 l 808.885.4444 l nhchinfo@nhch.com l www.NHCH.com

Questions or Comments, please contact Laurie Edmondson, NHCH Event Coordinator, at 881-4425

Waimea Women’s Center and CenteringPregnancy presents the Mom & Baby Fair. This FREE event will have a variety of booths and community resources that specialize in health during pregnancy as well as the health of new mothers and babies. Light refreshments will be served. Activities: Massage, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, meet the midwives, doula care, car seat checkup clinic, prizes, giveaways and much more!

Educational Classes: (classes will be held twice, from 10:00-10:45 am and 11:00-11:45 am)

“Infant & Pediatric Massage - Empowering Families through the Art of Massage” presented by Ka’anohiokala Pe’a, LMT of Niu Hawaii, LLC.

“Hawaiian Naming Practices - Naming your Baby & What is Appropriate” presented by Micah

Kamohoali’i, Native Hawaiian Practitioner & Kumu Hula of Halau Na Kipu’upu’u of Waimea

This fair is made possible by a grant awarded to North Hawaii Community Hospital’s Waimea Women’s Center from the Office of Ha-waiian Affairs (OHA) to implement a culturally relevant CenteringPregnancy program specific to Native Hawaiian women to address health and wellbeing and improve pregnancy outcomes.

Saturday, October 3rd

FREE gift for the first 100 parents or expectant parents

Bringing moms and families together . . . before, during, and after childbirth

Mahalo to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for funding Nā Pua No‘eau programs.

Super Enrichment for Grades K- 5Mālama Kou Kino - Mālama Kuleana

October 24, 2015 { YES! I am interested in attending and currently registered (2015-2016) with Nā Pua No'eau. { YES! I am interested in attending and need a (2015-2016) Student Information Registration Form. { NO, I am unable to attend but need a (2015-2016) Student Information Registration Form.Student CurrentName: _____________________________________________________________ Grade: ________ Phone: ________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ City:______________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________

Join us as we learn abouty physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness through playing games, arts and crafts, farming, and preparing food within the context of our Hawaiian culture. FREE! Limited space! First come, First served! Pre-registration required!

8:00 am - 12:30 pmFree!

Free!

Meet at Nā Pua No‘eau Office Hawai‘i Community College