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 & OPPORTUNITIES
Engagement Ideas for Family Night
Looking for a fun new way to engage families at your next family engagement night? Try this Quality Time in No Time: Quick and Simple Ways to Make Family Time More Meaningful, a resource from Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Waiākea High School will hold its second annual Youth Wellness Summit on Saturday, March 4th. High school students with an interest in healthcare careers and a well-being lifestyle are invited to attend the event by registering here. Presenters from Hilo Medical Center, John A Burns School of Medicine, UH School of Nursing and Hawai'i Fire Department will share their expertise and provide participants an opportunity to practice valuable skills.
Celebrating Community Schools in Hawai‘i
You can learn more about the project at a February 27th Talk Story from 3-4pm or join the coalition by contacting Jennifer Masutani at jm202@hawaii.edu to RSVP for the March 13 meeting and interest session.
BRIGHT SPOTS
What's Happening in Schools to Support Wellness?
Kohala Elementary Harvests an Abundance of Produce from School Garden
Kohala Elementary students recently planted Koa trees, `ōlena, taro, kabocha pumpkin and Jamaican lilikoi in the school’s Mālama Pono Garden. The first soursop are ripening, and the much-loved Rollinia tree is full of new flowers! Students also harvested rollinia, oranges, tangerines, papayas, cucumbers, summer squash, eggplant, kalo, uala, 'ōlena, ulu, amaranth, tomato, mint, tulsi, hibiscus roselle, sage, basil, rosemary, oregano. So much abundance to nourish the school and community!
Keaukaha Native Plant project
Sixth graders from Kua O Ka Lā Public Chart School participated in the school’s Keaukaha Native Plant project. By removing invasive species, they are helping support native birds while they learn about the interconnectedness of the environment.
Water Refill Stations Installed at Keonepoko
Elementary 
Keonepoko Elementary is keeping their keiki hydrated with newly installed water filling stations. As they mentioned on a recent social media post, “when kids are even 2% dehydrated, it can start to impact their ability to focus.” Many studies have shown that dehydration makes it harder for our brains to concentrate and impairs our short term memory. Keeping our keiki hydrated is so important for nourishing their brains and bodies.
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