Sunset Beach Elementary School

Haleʻiwa, Oʻahu
http://sbes.k12.hi.us/

SBES joined the ʻĀINA In Schools program in 2006. Volunteer parents and donors support the schools’ healthy snack program.

Program Participation

• ʻĀINA In Schools 2006 - present
  
• 3R's School Recycling 2003 - present
  
• Plastic Free Hawaiʻi 2012 - present
  

Mini-Grants

• Eco Explorers: Finding Eco Solutions through Campaigning on Campus
• Outdoor Classroom No Child Left Behind
• Sun Power
• Beach Buddies
• Scrap the Cap
• Bucket Gardens
• Plant a Card in Your Yard
• Reusable Water Bottles

Nutrition Education

• 'ĀINA Nutrition Lessons

Garden-Based Learning

• 'ĀINA Garden Lessons
• 'ĀINA Garden Club
• Fruit Tree Orchard

Healthy Food on Campus

• Fresh Choice Salad Bar
• 'ĀINA Kine Healthy Snack Program supported by parent volunteers
• 'ĀINA Kine Student Farmers' Market (2009 - 2012)

Agricultural Literacy

• Farm Field Trips: Waihuena Farm, Tin Roof Ranch, Kahuku Farms
• Chef Visits: Chef Nina Beatty

Waste Reduction

• 3R's School Recycling Program
• 'ĀINA Composting Lessons, Vermicomposting and Traditional Composting
• Cafeteria Waste Audit
• Aloha ʻĀina Recycling Drive, November 2013

Family and Community Outreach

• “Bag It” screening, November 2011
• “Truck Farm” screening, January 2012
• "Ingredients" screening, March 2013
• 'ĀINA In Schools featured in school newsletters
• ʻĀINA Team recruits parent volunteers at school events