THOUGHTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

On October 24th, people in 181 countries came together for a day of environmental action.  Some feel that 350 is the most important number in the world--it's what scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
At Kaua'i Pacific School, we want our children to become exemplary stewards of sustainability. We were lucky enough to have Ivory from Project 350 explain the challenge and the project to our students in Grades 3-6. Their teachers, including Marine Science teacher, Captain Paul, helped extend thinking about this important topic.  Students cut grass to show 350, melted ice in the shape of 350 to simulate rising water levels, spoke on the radio with Ron Wiley and drew blue lines on our school building. The blue lines represent 1 meter which is the level the water will rise if we do not lower the co2 levels to 350 in the near future.   

THE MOST EXCITING PART

In December at the United Nations Climate Change Meeting Copenhagen, the world's nations will meet to agree on a new climate treaty. We are especially excited about this as we have just learned that KPS parent Tom Lieber (Dad of Leaf in Grade 5) has been invited to this United Nations Climate Change Meeting in Copenhagen to share his painting titled "Blue Heart" which was inspired by a lecture from Project Kaisei declaring Blue Heart as the true name of our ocean. Leaf will be accompanying his dad and will be able to share his first hand account of the climate conference as it unfolds. Tom will be taking brochures from the school, the calendar and art projects along with Kaua'i Organic Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Rum and Jams.  We are  brainstorming ideas of other things we can send that represent our student's hopes and dreams are for a sustainable future. If you have any ideas, please pass them along to Christine, Tom or Lisa!