Are you a school leader, parent, student, or simply interested in all things school wellness? Check out our monthly updates for upcoming opportunities and school highlights!
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIESwellness
Keiki Art Contest
There’s still time for your K-6 students to enter this wonderful Keiki Art Contest! Entries are being accepted in either the traditional or digital category until October 15th. Find out more here!
- Garden Days: November 5, December 12, 8:30-11:30 AM
Registration: https://forms.gle/67AxqoXKhzDZo2iN6 - Jam Making (age 8+) – October 22, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM,
Registration: https://forms.gle/DRU21utTnHMFadAd8 - Holiday Wreath Making (age 8+) – Saturday Dec 3, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration and supply fee to be announced Nov 1 - Year-End Garden Clean-Up and Potluck - December 29 or December 30
Final details announced Dec 1.
More information at HarcEducationProgram@gmail.com, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, 94-340 Kunia Rd, Waipahu 96797.
Healthy Keiki Fun Run
Waiakea High School will hold their annual Healthy Keiki Fun Run on campus, December 10, at 9 AM. This event is meant to provide high school students with the opportunity to advocate for a healthier lifestyle, while also encouraging East Hawai‘i elementary students to carry out an active lifestyle. The $10 entry fee is due by October 21, and includes a T-shirt, finishers medal, refreshments, and other activities. For more information, please contact: Laurie Higa (808) 974-4888 ext. 276 or laurie.a.higa@k12.hi.us
Teaching & Gardening Resources by FEAST
For teachers grades 1-6 interested in learning how to utilize a collection of teaching resources produced by the Food Experiences for Agricultural Science Teaching (FEAST) Project, check out this event that uses gardening as a teaching tool.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm with a working lunch
Location: Hanahau'oli School Outdoor Pavilion, 1922 Makiki Street, Honolulu HI 96822
Cost: $40 per person
Scholarships for registration fees are available!
Please inquire HERE. Additionally, up to ten $200 travel stipends are available for Neighbor Island residents!
BRIGHT SPOTS
What's happening in our schools to support wellness?
Ho'omaika'i Wahiawā!
Congratulations to Wahiawa for becoming a Certified Blue Zones Project Community! As part of the celebration, keiki from pre-K to 1st grade had the opportunity to get on a balance bike, ride around, and learn about bike safety. Read more about Wahiawa’s accomplishment and watch their community recap video to see all the amazing things the community has achieved together over three years!
Ka’u-Kea’au-Pahoa Complex Area School Wellness Symposium
The Ka‘u-Kea‘au-Pahoa Complex Area (KKPCA) held its 8th (!!) School Wellness Symposium on September 23rd. Wellness leads and teams from the nine complex area schools were invited to share best practices, meet supporting community partners, and took time to plan for the coming school year. KKPCA launched the E Ola Pono Award to recognize schools’ efforts related to:
- The DOE’s Safety and Wellness Guidelines
- The CDC’s School Health Index Module 9 (staff wellness)
- Preventative health, health screenings/immunizations
- Engaging with community partners
- Staff and student social emotional needs
- Suicide-prevention training for staff
At left, Complex Area Superintendent Stacey Bello and District Ed Specialist Jason Schafer are ready to take on the 2022-23 school year. At right, KKP powerhouse, Kerinne Smith, who has been instrumental in KKP's well-being success.
School Wellness Teams creating strategies and making plans to improve the well-being of staff, students and families
Natural movement activity breaks are important and so fun! Pictured is the School Wellness Team participating in the Egg-Chicken-Dinosaur activity, often known as the Evolution Game.
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