Category Archives: ʻOLUʻOLU

ʻOLUʻOLU AND RESILIENCE

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E ʻoluʻolu i ka mea i loaʻa. #367

Be contented with what one has.

Pukui, Mary Kawena, (1983). ʻŌlelo Noʻeau

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: ʻOLUʻOLU

When we decided to have Aloha serve as the foundation of our school wide behavior expectations, one of the criticisms I heard was, “Aloha doesn’t solve all our problems. It won’t stop kids from bullying.” It was as they were implying that practicing Aloha was seen as a sign of weakness; a feeble shield against a slew of arrows…or perhaps a soggy apology compared to a merciless, belittling tongue lashing.

Yet, as an educator of 31 years and a father of young adults, I have seen the longterm after effects of discipline without Aloha. I have also witnessed the transformative power of aloha in both adults and students. But, Aloha is a discipline. It takes practice and intention. And when applied correctly, it empowers the victim while educating the offender. 

Several years ago, two students approached me, complaining that their classmate was bullying them. While their teacher was working with other students, the classmate would surreptitiously kick them and say things to intimidate them. At first I attempted to use traditional forms of discipline: detention, scolding, suspension. However, none of these practices seemed to have an effect as the incidences continued after temporarily pausing following each punishment. Finally, I decided to attempt a different approach.

I gathered the three students and had a conversation. The two who felt bullied shared how they were made to feel. The classmate then shared that he didn’t know why he picked on others and seemed to imply that he couldn’t control his impulses. When asked what the classmate could do to make things right, they both said they wanted an apology and a promise never to do it again which the classmate readily did. However, I suspected he could not keep that promise. So I asked all parties if we could do something to assist the classmate in keeping his promise. They agreed and we came up with a system where we would meet every week and rate the classmate’s demonstration of his promise. After meeting weekly for the remainder of the year, the classmate stopped picking on the two students, or any other students for that matter.

Nothing punitive was needed to change behavior. But the two students needed to feel like they had control over what was happening. By having voice and providing feedback, they were no longer victims. By receiving feedback and seeing the two students as empowered individuals, the classmate was able to control his impulses to pick on others. All experienced ʻoluʻolu the gentle, yet strong backbone of Aloha. The two students stood up for themselves and were honest in their weekly ratings. The classmate was not belittled or shamed. Instead, he was given the information he needed to improve, for which he became proud to do by the end.

Uncle Pono Shim once told me that Aloha is not a weapon to wield against others. It is kind, compassionate, and patient – but it is certainly not weak. Anything unbreakable such as Aloha can never be weak.

5 PURSUITS of ʻOLUʻOLU:

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

In honor of this week’s STEM Hōʻike, please watch The Most Magnificent Idea written and illustrated by Ashley Spires. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: Share with you ʻohana about your STEM Hōʻike project and how you needed to persevere through failures and mistakes as you attempted to come up with a solution.
  • SKILLS: Provide examples from the story that demonstrates the girl’s perseverance.
  • INTELLECT: Research inventors who are from Hawaiʻi and how they changed the world.
  • CRITICALITY: Think of a ʻMagnificent Idea’ that can improve our community and help others be safe and thrive.
  • JOY:  As an ohana visit a Makerspace for keiki either at the Liliha Public Library or at Vivstop Honolulu (offers free membership).

HEARING HEALTH – ACT NOW TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE

Did you know that 1 in every 8 kids between the ages of 6 and 19 already have hearing damage from loud noises? Especially while your children are young, you can prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and avoid permanent damage to their hearing.

CONTINUED PRACTICES:

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

Tue, Apr 16Optional K-5 Spring Pictures & 6th Grade Promotion Pictures
Fri, Apr 19 2:10 – 3:05 PM STEM Hōʻike Ohana Visitation
Apr 22 – May 10Smarter Balance Assessment testing
Fri, May 3Waiver Day – No Students
Sat, May 118:30 – 11:30 AM Campus Beautification
Fri, May 17May Day

OLUʻOLU: GENTLE STRENGTH

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`O ka `olu`olu e hau`oli ia. Kindness brings happiness.

Mary Kawena Pukui

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: OLUʻOLU

Have you ever seen your child ever done something that got you so mad that you just wanted to scream? Maybe it was in a public space and you didn’t want to draw attention yet you needed to stop your child from behaving badly. Did you impulsively yell at them? Did you try to ignore the situation?

According to Uncle Pono Shim, when someone is ʻoluʻolu they are gentle in their relationships and acknowledge its significance. The gentleness of ʻoluʻolu is balanced with strength – an unbreakable spirit or foundation. Aunty Pilahi Paki said that ʻoluʻolu is like carrying a baby. You need to be gentle yet strong. Being ʻoluʻolu requires you to do the right thing at the right time, especially in uncomfortable situations, with the full intention of caring for someone.

My mother’s favorite picture to show my dates used to be one where I was sprawled out on the pavement in the middle of a parking lot of Times Supermarket, throwing a tantrum. I probably was 2 or 3 and according to my parents and older sister, I frequently threw myself onto the ground when I couldn’t get my way. My mom said she was so fearful that I would hit my head. Some parents might have handled the situation differently but my parents chose to wait me out.  They made sure I was safe and let me get all the emotions out. After a few minutes (but probably felt like hours) still hyperventilating and sobbing, I was able to get on with the day. It must’ve taken great restraint for them not to grab and shake me while yelling at me to stop – to withstand the judging stares of others or ignore the stinging critiques to “control your child.” Yet, it was the right thing to do, despite the uncomfortableness of the situation. It was ‘oluʻolu. I eventually grew out of that stage and if it weren’t documented or ridiculed for it, I wouldn’t have any recollection. Advised by my pediatrician, Dr. Sia, they knew I was going through a temporary phase, one many other toddlers experience – so much so it has a name, “Terrible Twos” – they knew to be lovingly patient and that all they could do in the moment was to keep me safe.

5 PURSUITS of ʻOLUʻOLU

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

In honor of Women’s History Month, I will be featuring stories written by and featuring prominent women of history. 

Please watch Nina: A Story of Nina Simone written Traci N. Todd and illustrated by Christian Robinson. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: Talk with your kupuna about songs and music that have been meaningful to them while growing up and why.
  • SKILLS: Throughout the story, the author uses metaphors that compare Nina’s feelings and experiences to thunder. Find as many examples as you can.
  • INTELLECT: Nina Simone and many of her friends protested against “Jim Crow” laws. Research what were “Jim Crow” laws and why were they called that. 
  • CRITICALITY: In this story, Nina Simone uses her music to speak out about injustice and hate. If you could write a song about something you’d like to change in the world, what would you like it to be about?
  • JOY:  Together, listen to a popular song by Nina Simone, Feeling Good,which according to the video’s description, “depicts generations of Black joy and boundless self-expression.” Share songs you spoke about previously in the IDENTITY pursuit.

HOʻOMAIKAʻI SIGHT IS BEAUTIFUL CONTEST WINNERS

Mahalo to all students who entered their works of art to the Kāneʻohe Lion’s Club annual Sight is Beautiful contest. This year, we congratulate 2nd grader Pearl Le who won 2nd place in her division along with Lucia Fraiola and Anela Duldulao who both earned Honorable Mentions. Please see their artwork at the Windward Mall until March 10. Mahalo and congratulations also goes out to teachers Mrs. Moriwake and Mrs. House who inspired their students to enter this contest and showcase their vision for what Sight is Beautiful means to them – awesome job!

DRIVE WITH ALOHA

Mahalo nui loa to many of our ʻohana that drive on and near our campus with aloha. Traffic, especially during the morning rush hour can be frustrating and so we are greatly appreciative of those who are considerate, patient and consistently safe. 

As a reminder to those that are persistently driving unsafe, ie speeding on Mokulele, dropping of children in the middle of the street, or cutting in line at the pick-up/drop-off, we ask that you immediately stop these actions. We are concerned for your safety as well as that of your passengers and everyone around. We also strive to promote being a safe and positive role model for our students and ask that you join us in this effort.

CONTINUED PRACTICES:

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

Wed, Mar 13, 20244:30 PM KES Wellness Meeting
Fri, Mar 15, 2024KES Fun Run
Mar 18 – 22, 2024Spring Break
Wed, Mar 27, 20245 PM KES School Community Council Meeting
6 PM KES Ohana Meeting – Join in-person at the Library or Online

ʻOLUʻOLU AND CONNECTION VS CORRECTION

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E hōʻoluʻolu mai i kō ʻoukou mau naʻau: comfort your hearts 

Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1965). Hawaiian Dictionary

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: ʻOLUʻOLU

As I get older, my visits to the doctor become more frequent. As much as I bemoan these long, repetitive visits, I am thankful my doctor is thorough and proactive. In addition to the regular battery of tests, he typically conducts a long, probing interview covering all of my habits, sources of stress, food choices, and activities. He then considers my own observations and factors them into his diagnosis. Through this process, many positive outcomes emerged that will hopefully help me live longer. For example, he saw a connection between my complaints about walking into low hanging cabinets and my jokes about relying on my phoneʻs flashlight to read the menu at restaurants.  He then referred me to an oculoplastic surgeon who found that my eyelids were drooping so much, they cut off a third of my field of vision. This led to my getting eyelid surgery to improve my vision.

Contrast that to the experience of Rebecca Hiles whose doctor misdiagnosed her chronic shortness of breath as a symptom of her obesity. Her doctor looked at her and told her to lose weight and get more active. When her symptoms persisted, Ms. Hiles was prescribed multiple medications to no avail. Finally, after eight years, Ms. Hiles found a new doctor that saw past her weight, listened to her concerns, and eventually found a tumor in her lungs. While the diagnosis was made in time to save her life, her entire left lung needed to be removed. Had her original doctor took the time to listen, connected instead of correcting her for being obese, her cancer would have been discovered much sooner and possibly saved her lung.

My mentor, Pono Shim observed that too often we chose to correct instead of connect with others. We make quick judgements and then tell people what to say, what to read, and how to behave. Our “muscle” for connecting with others has atrophied. Our impatience and proclivity to act fast has muted that skill.

Instead of correcting, Pono would connect. If someone asked for his advice regarding a problem, Pono would listen and then he’d tell a story. He wouldn’t tell them what to do, but within the story, the person would find connections, meanings that spoke to their specific situation. It was if Pono were a doctor and his stories, the medicine people needed.

We can do the same within a school. Psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington once said,

Every time you hear yourself say, that kid is ʻattention seekingʻ, replace it with that kid is ʻconnection seekingʻ, and see how your perspective changes. 

Too often our impatience and desire to control rushes us to correct. Instead of connecting and diagnosing the behaviors. We warn. We assign detention. We take away privileges. Essentially, we strip students of their agency and make them dependent on us to hold them accountable and solve their problems.

Instead, we can foster self-reliance by supporting students in solving their own problems. We do this by following Pono’s example. We ask questions. We listen. We empower kids to acknowledge their own accountability and help them develop their own solutions. Ultimately, this a skill they will need as adults. As Pono so aptly put it, connections are medicine.

5 PURSUITS of ʻOLUʻOLU

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: Say Something written and illustrated by Peter Reynolds. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: Ask your kupuna what they love about Kāneʻohe or your neighborhood. Then ask them one thing that needs to be better. Talk about one thing you can do together to “say something.”
  • SKILLS: What do you think are some of the specific things the people on the cover of the book are saying? What is the illustrator communicating with words, faces, postures, and props? 
  • INTELLECT: Read an article and learn about kids like you who took action and “said something” for something they cared about.
  • CRITICALITY: Talk about how we can spread more Aloha in our school community. What are ways we can speak up to let others know we care or help support people?
  • JOY:  Print out and fill-in this word bubble with something ʻoluʻolu you would like to say.

KINDERGARTEN PREVIEW

Do you have a child that will be entering kindergarten this fall? Please join us on Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 – 6:30 PM for our Kindergarten Preview. At this event, participants will:

  • Meet our teachers and support team; 
  • Visit our classrooms;
  • Get a snapshot of what kindergarten looks like at Kāneʻohe Elementary;
  • Participate in Parent-Child activities; and 
  • Learn how to enroll in our Kindergarten Smart Start Summer Program.

Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you know with an incoming kindergartener.

We are also accepting applications for kindergarten. If your child requires a Geographic Exception (GE), please submit your application as soon as possible. The deadline for submittal is March 1, 2024. All kindergarten GEs received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and will be accepted as space becomes available. If you have any questions about this or any other kindergarten related business, please call me or our registration clerk, Brigette Leavy, at 305-0000.

SEE SPONGE BOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL LIVE AT CASTLE

Buy your tickets now to see our wonderful performers across the Castle Complex including, Kaeten Miyashiro Manatad; Kameron Goohue-Souza-Kaululaa; Kobe Bruhn; Sariah Ava; Ariana Tanoye; Grezyn Nagao; and Makalehua Pelletier, in Sponge Bob Squarepants the Musical (Youth Version) There are only three shows, February 23 – 25. so secure your seat today at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/79651

HOW TO BE A THERMOSTAT INSTEAD OF A THERMOMETER

Even the prison walls could not contain Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and ideas on transforming America to be less hateful and oppressive. In his Letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr. King called on the church and society to not just be a thermometer but to be a thermostat. In his analogy, a thermometer records the ideas and principles of popular opinion, while a thermostat regulates and changes the mores of society. In the same way, we (parents, students, and staff alike) too can be a thermostat in our school community. Read how in this inspiring Edutopia article: 3 Ways to Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer

CONTINUED PRACTICES:

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

Tues, Jan 30, 2024, 4:30 PMWellness Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 5 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 6 – 7 PMFamily STEM Night in the Cafe
Register here
Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PMKindergarten Preview in the Cafe
RSVP here

ʻOLUʻOLU AND ALOHA MAI, ALOHA AKU

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Good natured; not easily provoked; good humored as applied to a nature of ease and cheerfulness. 

Parker, A Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language, 1865

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: ʻOLUʻOLU

Think of time when a loved one shared great news with you about a long, hard earned accomplishment: perhaps a child earned their college degree or maybe someone got a promotion at work. Maybe someone finally was diagnosed cancer free. That warmth and joy you felt – where did that come from? Was it created in your heart? Or did your loved one somehow, in the sharing, pass it along interwoven within their words?

I first heard Dr. Manulani Meyer speak at a H-PEP seminar on wellness where she served as the keynote. A student of Aunty Pilahi Paki, Dr. Meyer spoke about aloha mai, aloha aku or how when aloha is given, aloha is simultaneously received. It’s as if aloha is a brilliant spark that is created through our loving, compassionate exchanges. In other words, aloha is something we create together through our interactions – with our loved ones, our co-workers, even strangers we just meet. It’s created through our interactions with the ʻāina, the wai, the air, the plants, and the animals – especially when we fulfill our duty to care for this place.

Given the effort and strife required to truly care for a place or another person, it would be a mistake to think of aloha as purely gentle or passive. Earning a college degree takes discipline and sacrifice. Getting promoted at work takes teamwork, dedication, and courage. Becoming cancer-free takes devotion, resilience and endurance. Yet these are all acts of aloha.

As an educator, I feel the aloha created when students show leadership on campus and guide others in making good choices. I feel the aloha created when students gain confidence when finally mastering a skill they initially struggled with. I feel the aloha created students start rethinking their harmful words and actions and instead do service for others. To get students there, it takes ʻoluʻolu, a balance of empathy and discipline. It takes consistent, intentional modeling and teaching from our staff and myself. 

It’s a fact that there will always be students who struggle learning something. It’s a fact that there will always be students who do or say harmful things. It’s a fact that there will always be a learning need that necessitates fulfillment. Fulfilling these needs is the purpose of a school. This is our kuleana. We teach, we model, we care and with ʻoluʻolu we create aloha.

5 PURSUITS of LŌKAHI

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: ABDUL’S STORY read by it’s author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Tiffany Rose. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: In the book, Abdul has a talent for telling stories about the people and places around him. Talk with you kupuna and share your favorite stories about the people and places around you.
  • SKILLS: The author states, ”Erasers are a big problem for Abdul.” Using evidence from the text, why are erasers, which can be very helpful, a big problem for Abdul?
  • INTELLECT: Research where erasers come from and how they are produced.
  • CRITICALITY: Like Abdul, there are people that are sometimes dismissed or looked down upon because they seem not able to do certain things. However, Mr. Muhammad, the writer from the story, sees the genius within Abdul and helps him bring it out. Name the genius you see in others, especially those you might have previously dismissed.
  • JOY: Create a drawing and story of yourself as a superhero. Include the people in your family and/or neighborhoods in your story.

CONTINUED PRACTICES:

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

Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 4:30 PMWellness Committee Meeting 
Join by Zoom
Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 5 PMSchool Community Council 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
Mon, Jan 8, 2024Waiver Day #3 – No Students

THE ʻOLUʻOLU OF DANCE

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Good natured; not easily provoked; good humored as applied to a nature of ease and cheerfulness. 

Parker, A Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language, 1865

ALOHA FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: ʻOLUʻOLU

On Saturday, I was treated to an impressive performance of hula kahiko at the Taste of Kalihi celebration. Mrs. Kreidler’s son was one of the performers and I welcomed the invitation to enjoy his talent and that of his halau. And I don’t think I am being hyperbolical when I say the performance was impressive. In addition to being highly poised and precise in their movements, every dance was performed bare foot on the unswept, asphalt parking lot adjacent to Dillingham Boulevard.

Watching the halau perform this feat, I wondered how they controlled their movements, looking amazingly graceful while enduring the pain. Every pivot on the balls of their feet, every sweeping vamp, risked scraping their feet against the jagged rocks. Yet, they continued to smile and hold themselves tall.

I think that it took incredible strength to appear so graceful and gentle in their movements – not just physical strength and muscular control, but inner strength to keep dancing while blocking out any distractions, especially ones causing blisters to form on the soles of their feet. Their effort serves as an inspiration for ʻoluʻolu. Uncle Pono and Aunty Pilahi Paki teach us that to be ʻoluʻolu we must be simultaneously strong and gentle. We must control our actions to maintain that careful balance. 

If the halau were too strong, their attempts to guard against the pain would make their movements appear rigid and forced. If too gentle, wincing with every jab, babying their feet, the dance would not have been as graceful. Like the halau, when provoked, even in the harshest conditions, we must remain both strong and gentle; be resilient and filled with grace. By doing so, we are able to show aloha even in the most challenging situations.

5 PURSUITS of ʻOLUʻOLU

Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad

Please watch this: Just Kidding written by Trudy Ludwig. Then with you child, answer the following:

  • IDENTITY: In the story, DJ’s father plays catch with him to help him calm down and get ready to talk about why he was angry. What are things you enjoy doing with your family that helps you calm down?
  • SKILLS: Create a Bubble Map describing the main character, DJ.
  • INTELLECT: Bullying behavior can be found in many different settings, from the home, in school, and even at people’s places of work. Research what is defined as bullying behavior and, like DJ, how can it be addressed and prevented.
  • CRITICALITY: Have you ever teased someone, like a friend or family member? How could you tell how they felt about it? How can you make sure that you are not hurting someone when you think you are just having fun?
  • JOY: With a friend or your ohana, play the game DJ, his father, and older brother play to neutralize the means things someone who teasing might say. (Remember the rule is to not say anything mean back to the person teasing.)

NOTE: Showing aggression is part of the normal development of children. Most grow out of it once they learn to better manage their anger and build their social skills. However if aggression persists and gets worse, it would be best to seek help from our school. Our counselors and school social worker are ready to assist.

WANTED: SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

The School Community Council (SCC) supports the school through policy making, advising school administration, and developing school improvement initiatives. It is comprised of parents, community members, teachers, classified staff, students and administrators. We are currently seeking nominations for anyone willing to serve on the SCC as it’s chairperson. The chairperson presides at all meetings and signs letters, plans, reports, and other SCC communications. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone for this role, please complete this nomination form by Monday, September 25.

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

Tue, Sept 26, 2023Fall Picture Taking Day
Wed, Sept 27, 2023, 4:30 PMSchool Community Council Meeting
Join by Zoom
Wed, Sept 27, 2023, 6:30 PMKES Ohana Mtg – Hybrid 
Attend in-person at the library -or-
Attend via Zoom
Thur, Sept 28, 2023, 8:15 AMOff-Campus Evacuation Drill
Fri, Sept 29, 2023Deadline for Federal Survey Cards
Sat, Sept 30, 2023Campus Beautification Day
Oct 2-6, 2023KES Book Fair
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