Monthly Archives: October 2023

THE LŌKAHI BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT

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Agreement in mind; unanimity of sentiment; union of feeling; oneness; similarity. 

Andrews, Hawaiian Dictionary, 1865

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: LŌKAHI

As a high school physics teacher, I challenged myself to make physics understandable, applicable to real life, and enjoyable to learn. To do this, I couldn’t base my lessons solely on what I found interesting. I needed to get to know my students, become familiar with their interests, and appeal to what they found relevant. Consequently, for my group of beginning and aspiring drivers, we learned about the dynamics of motion by going into to the community to determine which was the most dangerous intersection in Enchanted Lakes. For our beach lovers, we learned about wave behavior by measuring sand erosion at Kailua Beach. And for every sweets lover, we learned about thermodynamics by creating human powered ice cream making machines. While many of my students were imbued with memorable lessons that inspired them to pursue careers in science and engineering, there was one lesson that inspired all and helped me to see the Lōkahi between teachers and students.

Did you know that we are comprised primarily of four elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen? In a myriad of combinations, they comprise the air filling our lungs, the blood flowing through our veins, and the bones giving our bodies structure. But how did they get into our bodies – especially when 98% of the universe is hydrogen and helium? The answer lies in the way carbon, oxygen and nitrogen are created: in the nuclear reactors of stars. Only stars have the immense energy needed to fuse hydrogen and helium together to create these elements. And when a star explodes, these complex elements are shot across the vast universe and, despite the minuscule odds, onto our planet. Therefore, each and everyone of us are comprised of the rarest of stardust.

Students reliably marveled at this fact. They looks at their reflections differently, seeing themselves as a wonder of nature – as they should. As their teacher, I felt pleased to share this lesson with them since I could’ve benefited from knowing that fact when I was a teenager. Simultaneously, it served as a reminder of how even as an adult I needed to assimilate this lesson. Too often, as a teacher and now as an administrator, I mistakenly saw myself as separate from my students. I treated teacher and student as a one way relationship. Yet, in reality we are equal; all are learners. For in teaching one is simultaneously learning and in learning one is simultaneously teaching, even if one is not aware of it. And in this case, as I taught, I learned that I still needed practice in seeing all as beautifully rare stardust for whom the heavens as our elemental ancestors.

5 PURSUITS of LŌKAHI

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: The Day You Begin read by its author Jacqueline Woodson (same author as last week’s read aloud) and illustrated by Rafael López. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: With a parent or kupuna, talk about something that makes each of you “fabulously different from everyone else you meet.” How can you turn this trait into your new beginning?
  • SKILLS: The illustrator used rulers as a metaphor for how we measure ourselves against other people. Rewatch the story to see at which points the rulers appear. What was happening in the story? How were the characters measuring themselves?
  • INTELLECT: The author shares that rice is the most eaten food in the world. Research what other foods are among the most eaten. What foods do you and your ohana eat that are among the most eaten in the world? What are foods you and your ohana love that are not on that list? Why do you think some foods are eaten across the world and others are not?
  • CRITICALITY: The author reminds us, “how grateful every room we walk into should be for our presence there.” What are the gifts you bring into the room? What gifts do others bring into the room that you are grateful for?
  • JOY: Draw a picture of a time where you measured yourself against others. Include a ruler in your drawing as Rafael López did for this book. Share your picture with your parents, kupuna, or class.

VISIT BY PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING JOURNALIST & KĀNEʻOHE ALUMNUS

Last week Wednesday, Mrs. Nagaishi’s Language Arts Enrichment students were treated to a special visit by Ellen Nakashima, an alumnus of Kāneʻohe Elementary and a journalist with the Washington Post. During her talk, Ms. Nakashima regaled students with stories about her career, the world affairs she covered, and the amazing people she met. She even shared how at one point she narrowly avoided being kidnapped by terrorists in the Philippines. As a reporter with the Washington Post, Ms. Nakashima has been “a member of three Pulitzer-prize winning teams at The Post, including in 2022 for an investigation of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, in 2018 for digging into Moscow’s efforts to influence the 2016 election, and in 2018 for exploring the hidden scope National Security Agency surveillance.” We mahalo Ms. Nakashima for inspiring our students and letting them know that being from Kāneʻohe is an asset from which they can explore the world and make a great difference. Fun fact: Ms. Nakashima is Aunty Karen Kimura, our STEM resource teacher’s sister.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

To get us into the fall spirit, our student council organized a Halloween Spirit “Week” for our school. 

  • On Monday, we invite students to wear orange and/or black. 
  • On Tuesday, we will have a Halloween Costume Parade on the lower field after morning piko (weather permitting). NOTE: we invite parents/kupuna to watch the parade and piko.
  • We will also be putting out an anti-BOOllying video next week by our student council.  

Lastly, please remember that our School Celebration Policy prohibits the distribution of cupcakes and other sugary snacks. Instead, if you are wanting to give out goodies, please consider non-edible Halloween treats such as: Bubbles, Lego, glow sticks, games, playdough, slime, vampire teeth, finger puppet rings, bugs, spider soap, funny pencils, beads and strings. Please know that any cupcakes or sugary snacks brought to school will be returned and not distributed.

CONTINUED PRACTICES:

NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH CONTINUES

It is the last week of National Bullying Prevention Month, yet our efforts to be kinder, be more respectful, and act more civilly towards others will indefinitely continue.

NOʻAHUNA OF ALOHA

See Uncle Pono Shim explain the Noʻahuna, the esoteric meaning, of Aloha as taught to him by Aunty Pilahi, the Keeper of Secrets.

WEAR PINK FOR MAUI WEDNESDAYS

Join us in letting “that light, that divine inspiration that Aunty Pilahi Paki says is given to you at your very beginning, come through and let your ALOHA join with the ALOHA of the collective to bring about healing.” 

DAILY VIRTUAL PIKO

At the Daily Piko, we share thoughts on the Aloha value for the week which helps us become centered and ready to learn. We begin at 8 AM everyday except Wednesdays.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 23 – Nov 3, 2023Parent-Teacher Conferences
early release 12:45 PM daily
Mon, Oct 30, 2023,Wear Orange and Black
Tue, Oct 31, 2023Costume Parade following in-person piko
Wed, Nov 1, 2023Complex PC Day – No Students
Nov 6 – 9, 2023WASC Accreditation Full Visit
Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 20, 2023Winter Classroom Paina
end school at 2:05 PM (switch with 12/21)
Thur, Dec 21, 2023Winter Songfest
end school at 1:15 PM (switch with 12/20)
End of Quarter 2
Dec 22, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024Winter Break Intersession – no school
Wed, Dec 27, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Mon, Jan 8, 2024Waiver Day #3 – No Students

LISTENING WITH AKAHAI

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Aka, with care, and hai, to speak. To be tender of heart; meek

Andrews, Hawaiian Dictionary, 1865

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: AKAHAI

From the first day of school, John showed an unusual amount of aggression towards his classmates. While other kids climbed the jungle gym and played chase, he used his recess time grabbing classmates by the privates and trying to flip them over, WWF style. As a fairly new vice-principal my only corrective tools were to repeatedly suspend and chastise John. However, this had no effect as his hostility continued, seemingly without remorse. I grew increasingly frustrated and angry, especially after calling the parents of his victims. I felt as if he was doing this just to flout my authority.

Eventually, one of ours counselors was able to make headway. Mr. Nick possessed a gift for listening and helping students bring out the good within their hearts. During one of the counseling sessions, Mr. Nick heard from John that as far as he could remember, he was never embraced, never given physical affection. So Mr. Nick helped John understand the hurt he felt and in turn about the harm he caused. He helped him figure out how to fix things both within his heart and with others. And despite causing harm, he is still worthy of being listened to, being loved, and being shown compassion. Mr. Nick also worked with John’s mother to strengthen their relationship and show John know how much she loves him.

Six years later, I went back to my former school and saw John waiting patiently in a line to go to recess. He immediately recognized me, probably from the hours spent in my tiny VP office. He smiled and shook my hand, possessing a calmness and peace I had not previously seen. I asked him how he was doing and praised him for how much he grew. He made so much progress, the new administrators knew nothing of his past – only the positive attributes he now possessed. 

Research backs up my experience with John – that my efforts were ineffectual. Punitive measures such as suspension did not reduce his aggression nor did it make the school any safer. Listening with kindness or akahai, as implemented by Mr. Nick, coupled with counseling, however, changed the course of John’s life. It helped John eliminate his bullying behavior and instead become a model citizen. It brought out the aloha within.

5 PURSUITS of AHONUI

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: Each Kindness written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E. B. Lewis. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: With a parent or kupuna, talk about the following: Have you ever regretted not showing kindness to someone before the chance was gone?
  • SKILLS: Bullying is defined as when someone is hurt by unwanted words or actions, repeatedly and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them because they feel less powerful.Do you think the kids were bullying Maya? Why or why not? Give specific details from the story that support your opinion.
  • INTELLECT: The narrator uses the word “tattered” to describe the doll that Maya brings to school. Based on how it’s used in the story, what do you think “tattered” means? How do the other students use that to judge Maya and call her Never New?
  • CRITICALITY: At the end of the story, what is the narrator thinking about as she watches the ripples across the pond? What lessons do you think the narrator has learned?
  • JOY: Like in the book, take turns with a friend, classmate, parent or kupuna, dropping a pebble into a big bowl of water and sharing a kind thing each of you have done.

Parents/Kupuna: Here’s a great follow-up read to this book about teaching your child to be kind.

NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH CONTINUES

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and in accordance, we have several initiatives planned. 

  • Thanks in part to our KES Wellness Committee, Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi provided an interactive training for our 5th and 6th graders on Becoming a Defender. Students learned about what is bullying, how to prevent it, and how to positively talk about dealing with difficult emotions. We will next schedule presentations for our 3rd and 4th graders.
  • Last Wednesday we participated in Unity Day, a call for inclusive, nurturing learning environment for all. To show our collective support; that we unite in speaking and acting with aloha – especially akahai, we gave all students orange, Unity Day bracelets. We continue to remind students they are making a promise to themselves and our community to be kinder, more respectful, more civil.
  • This week I continue in sharing a read alouds that has an anti-bullying message associated with the Aloha focus.

Please join us in promoting the National Bullying Prevention at home. Encourage your children to  be kinder, be more respectful, and act more civilly towards others.

ONGOING REMINDERS

NOʻAHUNA OF ALOHA

See Uncle Pono Shim explain the Noʻahuna, the esoteric meaning, of Aloha as taught to him by Aunty Pilahi, the Keeper of Secrets.

WEAR PINK FOR MAUI WEDNESDAYS

Join us in letting “that light, that divine inspiration that Aunty Pilahi Paki says is given to you at your very beginning, come through and let your ALOHA join with the ALOHA of the collective to bring about healing.” 

DAILY VIRTUAL PIKO

At the Daily Piko, we share thoughts on the Aloha value for the week which helps us become centered and ready to learn. We begin at 8 AM everyday except Wednesdays.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 23 – Nov 3, 2023Parent-Teacher Conferences
early release 12:45 PM daily
Oct 25, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Thur, Oct 26, 2023, 5 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Nov 1, 2023Complex PC Day – No Students
Nov 6 – 9, 2023WASC Accreditation Full Visit
Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 20, 2023Winter Classroom Paina
end school at 2:05 PM (switch with 12/21)
Thur, Dec 21, 2023Winter Songfest
end school at 1:15 PM (switch with 12/20)
End of Quarter 2
Dec 22, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024Winter Break Intersession – no school
Wed, Dec 27, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Mon, Jan 8, 2024Waiver Day #3 – No Students

AHONUI AND ADDRESSING BULLYING

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Literally, great breath

Pukui, Mary Kawena, Hawaiian dictionary : Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian 

s., Aho, patient, and nui, much. Forbearance; long suffering; patience.

Andrews, Hawaiian Dictionary, 1865

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: AHONUI

During my terrible twos, my mother (Grandma Sadie whom you met through this year’s Silver Linings Day video) said I used to throw myself backwards, slamming my head on the ground. I then flailed my arms, kicked my legs, and screeched a piercing wail. It didn’t matter if we were in public. If I got angry, I’d throw this tantrum. Thank goodness there were no iPhones or social media back then. The only evidence she still possesses is a picture of me lying on the pavement in the middle of the Aiea Shopping Center parking lot. While my mother can laugh about it now, I’m sure at the time she felt stressed and frustrated. People passing by stared, possibly judged, “So shame. Control your kid.”

By the time I was three, I grew out of that phase. I could wait for what seemed like hours. Well before the iPad existed, I read, colored, or played with a Hot Wheel. But more importantly, I learned to better communicate my needs, control my body and regulate my emotions.

Given how extreme my tantrums were, my mom thought I had been replaced by another child. Yet, my “terrible twos” behavior fell just within the average end. Most kids tantrum at this age. However, some children, like my younger sister had very few tantrums (that I didn’t provoke) probably because her language skills were more advanced. She could clearly say and therefore get what she wanted.

Later, as a parent, I appreciated the ahonui, the forbearance my parents showed towards my off-putting, defiant, very public behavior. When my daughter was obstinate, I got furious. I felt as if she was disrespecting me. Yet, her obstinance was similar to my tantrums – part of the average behavior for kids her age. She was developing her language, learning to express her needs, while exploring boundaries. I didn’t realize this until I became an elementary educator and studied early child development. 

Now as an administrator, I see the broad range of average behavior our students exhibit and it requires our team to show ahonui  and ʻoluʻolu. At this age, students rarely tantrum, but they are still developing their language, emotional regulation, and social skills. As such, some students, as an attempt to gain power or control, tease others and exhibit physical aggression. These bullying behaviors are harmful and it’s easy to feel disappointment and anger towards the aggressor. In the past, these behaviors would lead to some sort of physical punishment or suspension. Then when it happened again, we would feel contempt as if the repeated act was aimed at flouting our authority. Yet, in reality it was not about us, the adults. It was about a child with immature language, emotional regulation and social skills still learning how to behave.

Today, we still state that bullying behaviors are not acceptable. However, to address the developing, immature skills, we implement consequences designed to teach empathy and self-control. This includes lessons on relationships, communication, and respectfully standing up for oneself and others. It could also necessitate in-school suspension filled with individual lessons and doing service projects that help those who have been victimized. It will involve meeting with parents so that we can move forward as a team and reinforce respectful behaviors at home and at school – all showing ahonui as the students learn and develop better social and self-regulation skills AND ʻoluʻolu as we provide clear, strong, supportive guidance.

5 PURSUITS of AHONUI

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: Sorry written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Maurie J. Manning. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: With a parent or kupuna find out the word or phrase your ancestors used to say “sorry.” Are there other or deeper meanings to this word or phrase? Share any stories/moʻolelo around this word/phrase.
  • SKILLS: Brainstorm as many synonyms or expressions of apology as you can.
  • INTELLECT: What does the word “restorative” mean? How does it apply to what Jack does towards the end of the story.
  • CRITICALITY: If your friend asked you to do something that can be harmful or disrespectful towards others, what can you say? Role play different examples.
  • JOY: Think of someone you’d like to say sorry to and create a beautifully decorated apology card that shows how sorry your are.

Parents/Kupuna: Here’s a great follow-up read to this book.

NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH & UNITY DAY

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and in accordance, we have several initiatives planned. 

  • Thanks in part to our KES Wellness Committee, Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi will provide an interactive training for our 5th and 6th graders on Becoming a Defender. Students will learn about what is bullying, how to prevent it, and how to positively talk about dealing with difficult emotions.
  • This Wednesday we will participate in Unity Day, a day calling for inclusive, nurturing learning environment for all. To show our collective support; that we are united in speaking and acting with aloha – especially akahai, we will give all students orange, Unity Day bracelets on Wednesday morning. As we hand them out, we will remind students about what the bracelet represents and in wearing it, they are making a promise to themselves and our community to be kinder, more respectful, more civil.
  • Each week for the remainder of the month, I will share a read alouds that has an anti-bullying message associated with the Aloha focus.

Please join us in promoting the Unity Day promise at home. Encourage your children to  be kinder, be more respectful, and act more civilly towards others.

NOʻAHUNA OF ALOHA

During the break, I spent some time with Miki Tomita and Hye Jung Kim, our friends from Education Incubator. They are working with the entire Castle-Kahuku Complex Area to incorporate more Aloha in our schools. One of the videos they shared during their presentation, was of our mentor, Uncle Pono explaining the Noʻahuna, the esoteric meaning, of Aloha. If you want to learn about what exactly Aunty Pilahi, the Keeper of Secrets, revealed to him about Aloha, I highly recommend watching this video.

ONGOING REMINDERS:

WEAR PINK FOR MAUI WEDNESDAYS

We are continuing to Wear Pink for Maui on Wednesdays and invite all to continue joining us in letting “that light, that divine inspiration that Aunty Pilahi Paki says is given to you at your very beginning, come through and let your ALOHA join with the ALOHA of the collective to bring about healing.” 

DAILY VIRTUAL PIKO – please join us

The Daily Piko helps us become centered and ready to learn. It helps us get on the same page, hearing one message of focus for the day and the week. If you are able, we begin at 8 AM everyday except Wednesday when we conduct the piko in-person.

https://hidoe.zoom.us/j/89410873182?pwd=dERWOEs2SldQdW5aZHpDM29vdWdhdz09

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed, Oct 18, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Oct 23 – Nov 3, 2023Parent-Teacher Conferences
early release 12:45 PM daily
Oct 25, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Nov 1, 2023Complex PC Day – No Students
Nov 6 – 9, 2023WASC Accreditation Full Visit
Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Wed, Dec 20, 2023Winter Classroom Paina
end school at 2:05 PM (switch with 12/21)
Thur, Dec 21, 2023Winter Songfest
end school at 1:15 PM (switch with 12/20)
End of Quarter 2
Dec 22, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024Winter Break Intersession – no school
Wed, Dec 27, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Mon, Jan 8, 2024Waiver Day #3 – No Students

THE SILVER LINING IN BEING HAʻAHAʻA

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Reduplication of haʻa #1; low, lowly, minimum, humble, degraded, meek, unpretentious, modest, unassuming, unobtrusive; lowness, humility

Pukui, Mary Kawena, Hawaiian dictionary : Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian 

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: HAʻAHAʻA

Seven years ago, we started celebrating failure and making mistakes on the last day of 1st quarter which we called Silver Linings Day. Inspired by Finland’s National Day of Failure, we wanted all students and our entire school community to know that it’s okay to fail and make mistakes. Failing and making mistakes is normal. Everyone at some point fails. No one who has achieved greatness made it without at some point failing and making mistakes. 

Despite this fact, many of us still allow a fear of failing/making a mistake to hold us back from trying or to get angry when things don’t come out as we wanted. Some students even get so down on themselves that they develop a belief that they are incapable of learning. They call themselves “stupid” and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, stopping them from absorbing what’s being taught. This belief can even spur students to act out in class when they perceive someone is calling them out for being behind.

Even adults experience this fear of failing/making a mistake. This weekend, a retired president of a prestigious private school told me a story about how during the 90s, a third of his teachers were resistant to use laptops, a “new” technology at the time. One of his teachers, an accomplished and well-loved educator, told him “Please don’t make me look stupid in front of the kids.”

So, every year, I humble myself, confront my fear of public humiliation, and learn something new. I then show students a video of my attempts with the aim that they will be inspired to approach learning with the same humility. After all, our mission is to have all embrace learning which means embrace a tolerance for making mistakes. Only by acknowledging them, reflecting on why they happened and improving upon them, can we authentically learn.

This year, we celebrate Silver Linings Day on Friday, October 6. On that day, I will release a video documenting a new thing I attempted to learn, featuring my mom, Grandma Sadie. Can’t wait? Here’s a snack: my first Silver Linings Day video from 2017.

5 PURSUITS of HAʻAHAʻA

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: Mistakes Are How I Learn written by Kiara Wilson. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: Ask a parent or kupuna to share about a mistake they’ve made while getting skilled at something.
  • SKILLS: This story uses a rhyming scheme similar to prose or a poem. Write a rhyming poem about something you learned and the mistakes you made along the way.
  • INTELLECT: The book is about developing a Growth Mindset. Watch this video about what is a Growth Mindset and create a Bubble Map with adjectives related to having a Growth Mindset.
  • CRITICALITY: What are phrases (or affirmations) you can say to yourself to remind you to embrace your mistakes as a part of learning? What are phrases you can share with others who may be having a difficult time overcoming their mistakes?
  • JOY: Enjoy this song featuring Janelle Monáe about The Power of Yet.

MAHALO: SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL OFFICERS

Mahalo to parent Chelsea Pang for volunteering to serve as our School Community Council Chairperson. Mahalo also to community member Vaughn Tokashiki for serving as vice chair. Both play a vital role in helping our school through policy making, advising school administration, and developing school improvement initiatives. We also owe a debt of thanks to parent Shawna Kobayashi, our out-going chairperson.

MAHALO: CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAY

This past Saturday nearly 100 volunteers comprised of our students, their parents, members of the community, the Castle High Key Club, our military partners, and members of our staff gathered to show akahai to our school. Mahalo piha to each and every one of them for leaving our campus much more beautiful and well cared for. Special thanks goes to 1st grade teacher Mrs. Kresge, Head Custodian Mr. Wali, and our Parent Community Network Coordinator Dee, for organizing this huge effort.

WEAR PINK FOR MAUI WEDNESDAYS

We are continuing to Wear Pink for Maui on Wednesdays and invite all to continue joining us in letting “that light, that divine inspiration that Aunty Pilahi Paki says is given to you at your very beginning, come through and let your ALOHA join with the ALOHA of the collective to bring about healing.” 

DAILY VIRTUAL PIKO – please join us

The Daily Piko helps us become centered and ready to learn. It helps us get on the same page, hearing one message of focus for the day and the week. If you are able, we begin at 8 AM everyday except Wednesday when we conduct the piko in-person.

https://hidoe.zoom.us/j/89410873182?pwd=dERWOEs2SldQdW5aZHpDM29vdWdhdz09

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 2-6, 2023KES Book Fair
To donate to build your child’s classroom library, here is a link to our teachers’ eWallets.
Fri, Oct 6, 2023Silver Linings Day
End of Quarter 1
Oct 9 – 13, 2023Fall Break Intersession – no school
Oct 23 – Nov 3, 2023Parent-Teacher Conferences
early release 12:45 PM daily
Wed, Nov 1, 2023Complex PC Day – No Students
Nov 6 – 9, 2023WASC Accreditation Full Visit
Wed, Dec 20, 2023Winter Classroom Paina
end school at 2:05 PM (switch with 12/21)
Thur, Dec 21, 2023Winter Songfest
end school at 1:15 PM (switch with 12/20)
End of Quarter 2
Dec 22, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024Winter Break Intersession – no school
Mon, Jan 8, 2024Waiver Day #3 – No Students