PRESENTATION OF LEARNING REFLECTIONWOW! I hope you had a chance to catch at least one of the presentations of learning this past Friday. At KPS, we have always had terrific displays of learning in individual classrooms but this was the first time we decided to do it all at once and formalize it a bit. We are so proud of our students. Prior to the presentations, we had an Aloha Circle. Kumu Mauli reminded students that sharing our learning must come from our hearts and our heads. We also reminded the students that while it's one thing to know something in your head, it's quite another to be able to share it with others from your heart. When we have knowledge, it is our responsibility to share it with others. The children added to the collective knowledge base of our community by sharing their learning with others. We know from recent brain research and from social learning theory that learning must be engaging and authentic in order to "STICK". We hope the images and special moments from our Presentations of Learning STUCK in your hearts and minds.
Thanks to all the teachers for their patience, gentle leadership, creativity and inspiration!! KPS Is lucky to have such a gifted group of instructors!
REMINDER - NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH
IT'S OUR TRIMESTER BREAK!
TRIMESTER 2 REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME MID-MARCH!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO......- Shannon Smith for generously asking for donations to the school instead of gifts for his birthday this past weekend. As a result, Shannon donated $240 to the school's annual giving fund this morning! It made my eyes water and reminded me about how much our students love their school. Thank you os much Shannon!
- Michael Maroney for powerwashing the yurts and the main building and for painting the eaves!
- Maria Walker for pitching in to help us clean the school in time for Open House when we were in a pinch
- All the enthusiastic parents who volunteered to chair committees for the upcoming KPS Rocks - Annie Sadler, Lisa Downer, Bobby Binder, Richard Laver, Tricia Padilla and Scott Nemeroff. Many more have signed up to work on committees. You are much appreciated!
- Dr. Menezes for bringing in some cow hearts to make learning about the human body VERY authentic
- Dr. Rogoff for volunteering his time to work with our 5th and 6th graders by answering their questions about puberty
- All of our wonderful students for their enthusiasm and amazing presentations of learning
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ANNUAL GIVING DONORS
HUI ALOHA
$10,000 AND UP
Chris & Brenda Jaeb
HUI OHANA
$5,000 - $9,999
Charlie Bass
Thomas Beebe
Harding Educational Foundation
HUI HO'OKIPA
$1,000 - $4,999
Scott Nemeroff & Joseph Fiorilli
Constance Robinson
Homer Robinson
MGMT Touring, Inc.
Amy & Larry Sherrer
Martha Stevens
Roy Wright
HUI KULEANA
$500 - $599
Shawn & Doran Smith
HUI MALAMA
$100 - $499
Douglas & Beatrice Allen
Paul & Gloria Bandsma
Carla & David Bissell
Cosibella Cristenas
Lisa & Bodhi Downer
Barbara Goldberg
Steve Goldberg
Maria Maitino
Melinda Menezes
Dan & Lisa Mindel
David & Lisa Mireles
Don Moomaw & Christine Bandsma
Richard Moore
Brayden Padilla
Shannon Smith
Kirk & Tora Smart
James Trujillo & Maria Walker
Peter Williams & Takuyo Takashagi
Dave & Catherine Wilson
Jay Wright & Son Geiger
Honey & Ian Sanson
HUI MAHALO
$5 - $99
Robin Avina
Helen Carter
Laura Check
Mauli Ola Cook
Megan Deets
Angie Ell
Tamara & Alexis Lobaco
Carol McDonald
Jericho Panusak
Steve & Pascale Searby
Jenny Sheehan
Chris Skabo
Michele Schwemmer
The campaign is still active!
Please consider a donation which you can make by clicking the donate button below.
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ONCE UP A DREAM DANCE SHOW FIELD TRIP
TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND
GRADES 1-6
KWMCH
DEPART AT 10:15 A.M.
SHOW AT 11:30 A.M.
LUNCH AT LYDGATE AFTER THE SHOW
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CELEBRATE THE END OF THE TRIMESTER
WHALE WATCH FIELD TRIPS
THURSDAY, MARCH 4THGRADES 3/4 - 9:00 A.M. BOAT TRIP, DEPART KPS AT 7:15 A.M.
PREKK, 1/2 AND 5/6 12 NOON BOAT TRIP, DEPART KPS AT 10:15 AM
BOTH BOATS LEAVE FROM PORT ALLEN
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 WEEKLY MARKET aka FRIDAY FESTIVAL
MARCH 12TH - GRADES 3/4 HOSTING
Please remember to drop off any excess produce/baked goods and to stop by our Market on Friday afternoons. All proceeds go directly towards sustainability related class projects.
Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden. ~Robert Brault |
Kaua'i Pacific School
Open House
MARCH 12, 2010
10:00 A.M.
Greetings and Quick Tour
10:15 A.M
Brief Presentation, Tour and Q & A for
Prospective Parents
11:00 A.M.
Visit Classrooms
Prospective
families should arrive at 10:00 a.m.
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Our first one was well attended thanks to you all spreading the word.
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 KPS PARENT NIGHTDR. JASON OHLERMARCH 17TH, 5:30 P.M. AT KPS
Dr. Jason Ohler, author of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom, will be coming to work with KPS teachers and students on March 17th and 18th. Dr. Ohler is a keynote speaker, humorist, futurist and digital storytelling expert. He is also an expert on 21st century literacy. The KPS faculty had a Skype session with Jason last August and we found him delightful. He holds a wealth of knowledge, is personable and thoughtful. Dr. Ohler will be interesting to anyone excited about teaching children to live, work and play in the digital age. Please RSVP to this event by March 1st! We need at least 10 parents in order to offer the session. E-mail Lisa at lisa@kauaipacific.org if you can attend.
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SAVE THE DATES!
GRADUATION 2010
DATE CHANGE
GRADUATION WILL NOW BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, MAY 27TH AT 6:00 P.M.
ANINI BEACH
END OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 28th
KPS Beach Day
Monday, May 31st
Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 1st & Wednesday, June 2nd
Presentation of Learning Preparation
Thursday, June 3rd
Presentations of Learning
Friday, June 4th
Last Day of School - Half Day
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TRIMESTER 3 ELECTIVE START MARCH 10TH!
Students will be made aware of their choices this upcoming week.
Thank you to all the teachers who taught during second trimester.
We could not offer this program without you.
Last day of Trimester 2 electives is Wednesday, March 3rd.
Lani McLychok - Body Confidence
Honey Sanson - Cheerleading
Rachel Kattlove - Hip Hop
Tom Lieber - Art
Kirk Smart - Music
Robin Avina - Digital Media
Jennifer Downs - Drama
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JOIN A KPS ROCKS COMMITTEE
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING IF YOU CAN HELP
ANNIE SADLER - AUCTION
BOBBY BINDER - PUBLICITY
RICHARD LAVER - TICKET SALES
SCOTT NEMEROFF - ST. REGIS
LISA DOWNER - ENTERTAINMENT
TRICIA PADILLA - OTHER REVENUE STREAMS
You can also contact the event chairs, Lyle Robinson at 652-3734 or Lisa Mireles at 645-0543. 
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 IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, March 2nd
PKK Field Trip to Humane Society
Grades 1-6 Once Upon a Dream Dance Show - 11:30 show - leave school at 10:15, Lunch at Lydgate, Return at 2:15 to school
GRADE 5/6 Field Trip to Kokee
Wednesday, March 3rd
Electives Session 2 Ends
GRADE 5/6 Field Trip to Kokee
Thursday, March 4th
Captain Andy's Whale Watching Excursion
Grades 3 & 4 on the 9:00 a.m. boat - Depart KPS at 7:15 a.m./Lunch at Lydgate/Return at 1:00 p.m. to School
Rest of School on 12 noon boat - Report to School as Usual Depart KPS at 10:15 a.m./Return to KPS at 3:30 p.m.
GRADE 5/6 Field Trip to Kokee Return
End of Trimester 2
Friday, March 5th
Trimester Break - No School
Monday, March 8th
Trimester 3 Starts
Wednesday, March 10th
Trimester 3 Electives Start
Friday, March 12th
Friday Festival Hosted by Grades 3/4
Open House for Prospective Parents 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Monday, March 15th
Re-enrollment Contracts and Enrollment Fees Due for 2010-2011
Wednesday, March 17th
Jason Ohler Parent Night 5:30 - Location TBD
Monday, March 22 - Friday, Aprll 1st
Spring Break
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