Hunehune KaloWeekly NewsletterVolume 17 Issue 8 Ka Lā 10 o Nowemapa 2016

Aloha mai kākou,

Can you believe its November already! Next week marks the halfway point for quarter two. Ithank all of you for your patience in waiting for this issue of KANU’s Hunehune Kalo. We havebeen extremely busy, but its all been good.

KANU’s first annual ʻĀlana Gala was a success on Friday, Ocotber 28th. ʻĀlana, which means light, byoyant, easily floating, offering, especially a free-will offering, -clearly described thisbeautiful evening at Merriman’s. Mahalo nui to each and everyone who helped to make this Gala happen. Mahalo nui staff, kumu, parents, students, KALO staff, extedned ʻohana and community members for your focused efforts. A special mahalo to Gala Event Coordinator, Chelsey Dickinson.

KANU’s ʻĀlana Gala Committee would like to recognize and say a big mahalo to the following ʻohana and commu-nity sponsors and donors: Kamuela Inn, Queens Medical Center, NHCH, Kamehameha Schools, Kohala Village llc, Quality Builders, CW Associates, Maulili Dickson, Liquid Robotics, Keōmailani Case, Hawaii Trust, Liliʻuokalani Trust, Pat Bergin, Kukio, Ira Leitel. Hawaii Community Foundation, Ken Melrose, Merrimans, Racey Biven – Na-tive Feast, Ace Hardware Kamuela, KTA, Raiatea Woodworks, Parker Ranch, Earls, Mileka Lincoln, Piʻikea Puhi Kihe, Kealiʻi Maelua, Alohilani orchids, Mokuwai Piko Poi Inc., Lehua Jewlers, Chef Noguchi, Noa Noa, Hoʻala Arts, Na Kalai Waʻa Waimea office, Mel Holt, Tim Bostock, Passion de Polynesia, Cross Fit Kawaihae, Shine and Admire Auto Detailing, Daniel Holt, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Napua, Waipiʻo Ride the Rim F.U.N.,

Ian Lindsey Photography, Waimea Hill Country and Tack Inc., Casa Guacamole, Kadota Liquor, Big Island Brewhaus, Lori Ann Kim, Wishard Gallery, Cane Field Clothing and Gallery, Paepae o Heeia, Gift Baskets, Chad Paishon, Manaola, Hapuna Golf, Mauna Kea Golf, Haliimaile Creations, Mr. and Mrs. Nogues, Parker Ranch Store, and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

On Saturday, October 29th, KANU’s Sustainability Committee held a campus work day. While the volunteers were few, they got a lot done! Mahalo nui to Kumu KiTeya, Cynthia Waymegwance (Kumu KiTeya’s mom), Kumu Maya and 6th grader, Shae-lyn Cardoza, and her mom and dad, Aunty Malia and Uncle Jamie for their hardwork in clearing Spiny pig weed from the pasture area behind our new multi-purpose building. The Sustainability Committee is working to add an area to raise livestock as well as increase areas that can be turned into gardens that will provide vegetables and frutis to subsidize snacks and meals for our keiki. If you can kōkua with future work days and committee actions, please contact Kumu KiTeya.

KANU would also like to say mahalo and aloha to Aunty Skippy Turek, who recently retired. Aunty Skippy has been with KANU since our humble beginnings at our Lālāmilo campus. Her expertise and experience in carpentry, sailing, sewing, fixing things, food service, cleaning and problem solving has helped KANU survive and thrive through all of our ups and downs for 16 years! We wish Aunty Skippy more relaxed days at the beach and with her ʻohana, and know the expansion of a family business with her daughter will do well with her on-board. She will surely be missed.

Me ke aloha, Allyson Tamura, Poʻo Kula Elementary Program

Students and staff sent Aunty Skippy off with aloha and best wishes last week. In picture on left, Aunty Val gives Aunty Skippy a heartfelt embrace knowing firsthand the love and com-mitment Aunty Skippy has had for KANU and our haumāna. In picture to the far right, students danced and chanted No Kohala.

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

Halloween Fun 2016

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

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KANUNO SCHOOL – NOVEMBER 11, 2016 – Veterans Day COMMUNITY TRAFFIC AWARENESS PROGRAM (CTAP) – NOVEMBER 16, 2016 – Sign waivingCHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADE – DECEMBER 3, 2016KĀ KANU MAKAHIKI – DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2016FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 22, 2016 to JANUARY 9, 2017 – Students report back to school on Monday, January 9, 2017. Teachers report back to school on Friday, January 6, 2017.CTAP – When driving to and from school the speed limit is ...25 MPH… please keep each other safe by driving with care under the speed limit. On Wednesday 11/16 all ʻOhana and students are welcome to sign waive along with the CTAP team in front of Aunty Nani’s house or at the round-about at school from 7:30 to 8:00am.SCHOOL TRAFFIC – SLOW DOWN…and follow our one-way traffic pattern during drop-off and pick-up. As you drive up our driveway, stay on the right side to enter the elementary parking lot and roundabout. Stay on the left side to turn left to the parking lot of Hālau Hoʻolako & Hālau Puke, and to enter our middle and high school drop-off and pick-up area. MAKAHIKI FUNDRAISER TICKET BUNDLES – were sent home with haumāna on 11/1/2016. Each child is asked to sell one bundle. ʻOhana with more than 3 keiki at the school are only asked to sell 2 bundles. Bundle money or unsold tickets are due back to the office on 11/14/16. Meal Ticket Event Dates: 12/8 Turkey Chili w/salad & rice; 12/16 Chicken or Beef Luʻau stew bowl; 1/21 Hawaiian Plate at Moku o Keawe Makahiki.

COMMUNITYAMAZON DONATES O.5% TO KANU O KA ʻĀINA LEARNING OHANA – When you shop at smile.amazon.com, 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases will be donated to KALO. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0352665 for your holiday gifts! Same great site, products, prices & service. Mahalo for your support!KOHALA ʻĀINA FESTIVAL – Saturday November 12, 2016 - 1pm - 10pm inhabit past Kapaʻau, look for the signs. Kumu KiTeya and Kanu students will be participating in this event. There will be music, educational workshops, 100% locally grown hawaiian style feast, local organic food vendors, keiki activities, games and more. Tickets are available pre-event or at the gate, see kumu KiTeya or Hip Ag website hipagriculture.org/events/kohalaaina for more info.AHA HOLO RUN – Kā Makahiki Pule ʻĀina Holo Island Relay Run. November 10-13, 2016. For the 6-day schedule visit the Aha Pule ʻĀina Holo Facebook page or The Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua. (Waimea- Sunday November 13th mid morning /lunch time. KANU runners welcome). ANNUAL KAWAIHAE CANOE CLUB LUʻAU – KAWAIHAE HARBOR, 5:30-9:30pm on Sat., November 19, 2016. All invited. Begins with pūpū, then traditional Hawaiian paʻina and wonderful entertainment under the stars. Presale tickets $40/Adults, $15/Chil-dren (5-10). Entertainment to include Lito Arkangel, Aliʻi Keanaaina, Kainani Kahaunaele, and Hoku Damaso and friends. For info. and tickets call Izzy Kalaau-Catrett at 987-2819.FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL – WAIMEA SCHOOL CAFETERIA, November 24, 2016 from 11am – 2pm. Live Entertainment. For more information call Rhonda Bell at 880-1984.WAIMEA DISTRICT PARK – near completion. Expected completion: Nov. 30, 2016!WAIMEA ATHLETICS ACCEPTING BOYS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION – For ages 9/10, 11/12 & 13/14 until Dec. 8th. Fee is $25 per person and includes uniform, 8x10 league photo and team equipment. Coach volunteers are needed. League to begin Jan. 30th. Register online @ waimeaathletics.com. Contact Noe @ waimeaathletics@gmail.com with questions.56th ANNUAL WAIMEA CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADE – Sat., Dec. 3, 2016. Parade from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Important Info & Updates

Ho‘omana‘o

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November Birthdays 1 Kaʻike Ramos, Kamanao Takushi, Emma Child, Jaydon Tripp 15 Ronson Oleyer 2 Lilia McDonald, Levi Ah Puck 17 Evan Nauka, Pohu Grace, David Smith 3 Mahina Duarte 19 Kona Crawford 4 Waimea Case 20 Kūkilakila Ferreira, Joseph Holt5 Keeaola Kaono 22 Skyler McElhannon6 Noah Young 24 Madeleine McKeague, Jett Bolger, Jax Dorrance7 Kaʻohi Kahaunaele-Contrades 25 Nadine Dochin 8 Koakuluaumoe Ritte-Camara Tangonan 26 Koji Ino 9 Keawe Ahana-Pascual, Grahame Bishop, Katerina Merillat 27 Kanoa Castro, Jyoti Kuhr 10 Malakai Vendiola 28 Bailey Nauka, Taevia-Ann Spencer11 Kimokeo Sarsona 29 Ethan Landt, Jerome Niutupuivaha13 Pat Bergin, Hulili Ah Lo 30 Libby Durbin14 Hereiti Delenia

2016-2017 KANU O KA ʻĀINA MAKAHIKI

EVENTS

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andthestartofanewyear.TheyalsomarkthebeginningofHo‘oilo,thewinterorrainyseason,aswellasthestartoftheMakahiki,aBmeofthanksgiving,of

restandrecuperaBon,ofmerrimentandjoy.

Pleasecomeandjoinusinourupcomingevents:

v KāKanuMakahikionThursday,December8,2016atKanucampusduringschoolhoursfrom8:00am-3:00pm

v FesBvalofLightsonFriday,December16,2016atKanucampusfrom4:00pm-8:00pm

v KāMokuOKeaweMakahikiCommunityeventattheWaimeaCommunityParkonSaturdayJanuary21,2017from7:00am-3:00pm

Mahalo Nui Loa for your

continued support in helping us to perpetuate our

Hawaiian Makahiki Games and Traditions

LONOIKAMAKAHIKI!

HELP US FUNDRAISE!

Purchase a 3-ticket bundle for $ 20 and

SAVE!!!

KĀ KANU MAKAHIKI LUNCH MEAL – Turkey Chili, Coleslaw & Rice 12/8 at our Kanu Campus

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Beef or Chicken Lūʻau Stew Bowl 12/16 at our Kanu Campus 2017 KĀ MOKU O KEAWE MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL Hawaiian Plate 1/21 at the Waimea Community Park Additional Fundrasiers:

• Plant Sale • HI 5 Recycling

Donations • Kanu Spirit Cards

For more information please contact the Kanu o ka ʻĀina Main Office @ 890-2540.