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Got Recyclables? Bring them to Mililani Uka Elementary School on May 4th from 9:00am - 12:00pm for the Aloha ʻĀina Recycling Drive. We will be collecting scrap metal, computers, printer cartridges, laptops, game systems, batteries, TVs, reusable clothing, household items, used cooking oil, paper, corrugated cardboard and HI-5 containers. All proceeds benefit Mililani Uka Elementary School!
Last month's Aloha ʻĀina Recycling Drive held at Moanalua Elementary and Intermediate Schools was a tremendous success. Over 40 volunteers and students were on-hand to collect and recycle: 2650 lbs. of confidential documents, 180 household goods/items, 35 gallons of used cooking oil, 1050 lbs. of cardboard, paper, bottles & cans, 7140 lbs. of scrap metal and 4650 lbs. of computers and electronics. Check out the keiki from Moanalua Elementary School promoting last month's Aloha Aina Recycling Drive on KITV. Great job Moanalua Middle & Elementary Schools!
Is your school interested in hosting an Aloha Aina Recycling Drive during the 2013-14 school year? Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to find out how.
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The National Center for Safe Routes to School, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists kicks off National Bike Month and is encouraging schools to participate in Bike to School Day on May 8th. Did you know biking enhances our health and well being, and eases traffic congestion near schools? In a fun way, you can improve our air quality and our overall quality of life!
Remember these Safety Tips for Bicyclists:
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ALWAYS wear a helmet!
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Ride with traffic and follow the rules of the road
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Don't ride on the sidewalk
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Ride on the trail, paved shoulder, bike lanes or bike route
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Be predictable, visible and courteous
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Watch for turning traffic
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Watch for things on the road or trail that might make you fall or swerve
Register your event and join schools nationwide for Bike to School Day! Check out the Hawaii Bicycling League for a listing of local events, workshops and clinics happening throughout the month.
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The ‘ĀINA In Schools Agricultural Literacy program component introduces students to where their food comes from and who grows it. Activities include field trips to farms, loʻi, loko iʻa, farmers’ markets, grocery stores and restaurants, as well as classroom visits by farmers, chefs, and other food producers. These activities give students a taste of where fresh, local food comes from, and how it can be made into a delicious “close to the source” meal or snack. These experiences also give students an introduction to career paths in agriculture and the culinary arts. In April 2013, ‘ĀINA Schools hosted nine enthusiastic chefs who lead cooking demonstrations with students using healthy, kid-friendly recipes with local and school garden-sourced ingredients.
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Waikīkī Elementary Grades K and 1 were treated to Homemade Seed Crackers made from herb seeds from their school garden, served with Beet Carrot Dip and a Tomato Basil Dip by Chef Dave Caldiero of TOWN Restaurant.
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Waikīkī Elementary Grade 2 enjoyed Kale and Herb Frittata made with Naked Cow Dairy Cheese and ingredients from their school garden by personal chef, Chef Kathi Saks.
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Mililani Uka Elementary Grade 2 enjoyed a fresh garden Butternut Squash Dip served with Homemade Whole Wheat Tortilla Chips and Banana Sorbet by Chef Leigh Heggie of Tiers of Joy.
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Mililani Uka Grade 3 and Ke Kula O Samuel Kamakau PCS, Grades K-6 made Healthy ʻUala Coconut Mac Nut Brownie Bites with Chef Gigi Miranda.
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Mililani Uka Grades 4 & 5, Waiʻalae PCS Grade 3, and Kahala Grades 4 & 5, made Quinoa and Massaged Kale Salad with Green Bean Fries with Chef Raul Bernal.
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Kahala Elementary Grade 2 whipped up School Garden Basil Pesto with Chef Ed Kenney of TOWN Restaurant.
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Waialua Elementary Grade 3 assembled Lettuce Wraps with Kahuku Corn, Hauʻula Tomatoes, and local Avocados with Chef Charlotte Sembrano of Camp Erdman.
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Sunset Beach Elementary Grade K made ʻUlu Hummus served with homemade flour tortilla chips and green beans from the school’s garden.
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Sunset Beach Elementary Grades 1 & 3 created Macadamia Pesto with Garden Fresh Basil and Local Tomatoes toasted on Whole Wheat Bread with Chef Nina Beatty.
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Kainalu Elementary Grade 2 experienced pounding kalo to make Fresh Paʻiʻai, with a dusting of cocoa powder for a sweet and healthy treat of Paʻiʻai Truffles!
Mahalo to these very busy Chefs for making the time to visit these ʻĀINA schools to share the excitement of cooking and choosing local, healthy ingredients that are sometimes grown right on campus! And thank you to the teachers and parent volunteers who hosted them!
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Imagine having YOUR recipe featured in Volume II of the ʻĀINA In Schools Cookbook. Create a recipe that is kid, family or teacher friendly. Use fresh, high quality, and close to the source ingredients grown by local farmers or found in home, community, or school gardens. This recipe contest is open to all school-aged children grades K-8. Recipes may be submitted by an individual, team or entire class. Click here to download details an entry form. Contest entries must be postmarked by May 24, 2013.
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This year’s annual gathering takes place June 7-8, 2013 in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island. Keynote Speaker Dilafruz Williams and the 2012-2013 Kū ‘Āina Pā Cohort will present on this year’s theme, "School Learning Gardens and Sustainability Education: Bringing Life to Schools and Schools to Life.” School garden teachers, classroom teachers, administrators, staff, volunteers, and interested community members from all islands are invited to attend! Visit www.kohalacenter.org for complete information and to register. Teacher Travel Mini-Grants available through the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Mini-Grant program. Preference will be given to teachers participating in the ʻĀINA In Schools program or maintaining active school gardens. Application deadline is May 17th.
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ʻĀINA In Schools Garden Party volunteers will work alongside ʻĀINA In Schools students and families to harvest and prepare the school gardens for the summer—loosening and amending the soil, mulching bed perimeters, weeding, creating garden artwork, watering, and more. The general public and volunteer groups are invited. Click on the school name below to RSVP.
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Whole Foods Markets in Hawaiʻi have been tremendous supporters of Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation. We would like to send a huge mahalo to the Kahala and Kailua stores for their generous donations to support ʻĀINA In Schools Nutrition Education component. Students from 13 Oahu schools enjoyed poi smoothies.
Whole Foods Market Kailua will be extending the Recycle Your Change promotion through the month of May to benefit Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation! So the next time you are at Whole Foods in Kailua, you can drop your change in the bucket next to each register and help support environmental education in Hawaiʻi's schools and communities.
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Annie's Grants for Gardens are provided to K-12 school gardens nationwide that connect children directly to real food. Two types of grants are provided. “Getting Started: Funds for Your New Program” offers grants of $500 to start brand-new school garden programs. “Digging Deeper: Funds for Your Existing Program” offers grants of $1,500 to enhance current school garden programs. Online applications must be submitted by May 31, 2013. Click here to learn more about the program and apply today.
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In celebration of Earth Month 2013, the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation will match up to $25,000 in donations to “green” classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org, an online charity that makes it easy to support public school students in need. Projects qualifying for this offer focus on reducing waste and single-use plastics in schools and communities across the country.
The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation will fund 50% of qualifying projects that offer students hands-on engagement with recycling, waste reduction, and solutions to plastic pollution. Examples include student-driven recycling and compost efforts, creative “upcycling” projects, and promotion of reusable water bottles and bags. Projects may include up to $400 in materials and will be selected at the discretion of the foundation. Learn more about the criteria for this Double Your Impact opportunity.
The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation was founded by Jack and Kim Johnson to support environmental, art, and music education worldwide. The foundation aims to leverage community support for classroom projects and to encourage environmental stewardship. View selected classroom projects at DonorsChoose.org/EarthDay2013. If you are a teacher and want to get started with posting a project click here.
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Registration is now open for the 2013 Hawaii Environmental Education Syposium hosted by the Hawaii Environmenral Education Alliance (HEEA). "Environmental Literacy: In and Out of the Classrroom" will be held Monday, July 15 at the Hawaii Convention Center. An Early Bird rate of $40 for regular and $35 for students is now available. Register today!
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Over 350 people spent April 20th cleaning Kailua Bay, collecting over 350 pounds of debris and litter, plus some giant nets! Special thanks to BYU-Hawaii Enactus, Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks, Ocean Devotion Hawaii, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, St. Anthony School, and the many school, military and community groups that came out to support keep Hawaiʻi's beaches Plastic Free. Kailua locations were a part of the larger event planned by Sustainable Coastlines stretching from Pyramid Rock to Sandy’s Beach. In total, the day attracted 1,073 participants who collected approximately 4,500 lbs of litter and debris. Of this, 780 lbs were rerouted for recycling through HI-5 and the METHOD Soap Ocean Plastics Recovery project. An amazing job! Mahalo to everyone who came out and made it happen!
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Ewa Makai Middle School was recently awarded the title of Best Middle School in the United States for the "Bag It" Plastic Free Schools Contest! As part of their award, the school will receive a Elkay EZH20 Rapid Water Bottle Filling Station, valued at $6000!
Check out the award-winning video "If Can, Can; If No Can, Reuse!" created by the Ewa Makai Leadership Students.
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Waiau Elementary School participated in the Earth Day Cleanup, bringing 50 students, teachers, and parents to Makapuʻu Beach Park. This day of service was planned in conjunction with the Robotics Team’s search for solutions to the problem of marine debris. Wanting to incorporate environment and conservation into STEM learning, the students unanimously agreed on tackling ocean plastic pollution. They researched where the plastic comes from, what effect it has on creatures in the ocean, and learned ways people can help. The eager students used LEGO NXT robots, mastering simple machines, physics, math, problem solving, and teamwork skills. They designed autonomous robot prototypes that can help collect rubbish on the surface of the sea and below it. On April 27th, the team gathered at UH West Oahu with hundreds of other students from around the Leeward District for their annual Robofest event. Robofest gave them a chance to share their ideas, and inform the public about the problem.
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2008 Kōkua Festival artist Heather Brown was named the winner in Verizon's 4G4Hope Hawaii campaign winning $10,000 for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation. Mahalo Heather!
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