Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 11.28.18 Call to Order Meeting Called to order @ 4:40 Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Mari Matsuoka (Parent), Jasmin Kiernan (Community), Kylie Matsuoka & Mahinalani Medeiros (Students) Review Agenda Agenda provided and approved Old Business ● Tupperware fundraiser complete ○ Still waiting for results, will be a small amount of funds raised New Business ● Welcome new staff: Apple Dowdle PreK PPT, Marcia Draeger and Gabriella Magana, Translators ● Nicole - Lei Keanaaina, returns as PCNC ● Parent Conferences ○ Scheduling from office was great for teachers. Teachers were flexible and scheduled morning conferences however due to a few challenges they need need to plan more efficiently on coordination efforts. ○ Translators were fantastic! ○ Suggestion: could we do morning conferences from 7:00-8:30 with the students in an activity block? ● Book Fair a success ○ Sales = $2514.36 a small decrease from last year ($3089.06) ○ A Must Read! We're All Wonders by RJ Palacio ○ A story of hope, empathy, difference and kindness. Learn what it is like to live in Auggie's world. Let's make a difference! "Look with kindness and you will always find wonder" ○ Many students buying Graphic Novels, sign of increased engagement ○ Book Clubs in 3-5 ■ Increased engagement, student choice, sparks the love of reading, students can read at their own pace and not rushed ○ Parents reading to classes ■ Dr.Seuss week (Week of March 2) ■ Can we get more parents to come in and read to the kids? ● Some that speak spanish can come in and read a dual language book ● A couple families per grade level ● Read once a month? ● Can the high schoolers come back and read to the kids as well?it can be their volunteer hours for the scholarship ● Fire Fighter’s Safety Guide ○ 5 students were able to successfully answer questions from the safety guide activity booklet. ○ Importance of reviewing the activities and information with child and to practice safety protocols regularly ○ Students must be able to communicate with service providers when help is needed ○ Knowing their contact information - address, phone# is important! ● Honaunau Foundation Scholarship ○ $1000 Scholarship ○ 60 hours of service - 30 of 60 hrs at/for Honaunau Elem ○ Need assistance getting the word out ○ Student Leaders to attend Konawaena Scholarship Night - Dec 5 at 5:30pm ■ Kylie, Sophia, and Mahina ■ Mr. Pike offered tol help with speech/coaching ● Family Engagement Workshops - Program Implementation Guide ○ HMH - Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt Family Engagement ○ Workshops focus on activities to increase parent engagement and involvement with schools ○ Priority to start with PreK and Kinders - importance of attendance and Literacy Public Testimony None Upcoming Events ● Imiloa Field Trip Gr 2-3: 11/29 ● GEMS Grade 5 12/4 ● Konawaena Scholarship Night 12/5 ● Path Bike Rodeo Gr 3-5: 12/7 ● Off Campus Evacuation Drill: 12/12 ● Holiday Crafts Family Night: 12/14 ● Bike Give-Away 12/21 Next Meeting December 19, 2018 @ 4:30 pm Adjournment Adjourned at 5:30pm
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Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 10.24.18 Call to Order Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Jazmin Kiernan (Community), Hala Medeiros (Parent) Mahinalani Malama Medeiros (Student Leadership Team) Review Agenda September 2018 Minutes approved Old Business ● Tupperware fundraiser ends October 30. New Business ● Unity Day ○ Student Leadership team held a sign waving event to support unity, anti-bullying efforts, and inclusiveness ○ Students developed a unity tree, where students wrote a message of how they are going to be part of a united school environment ○ Cars still speeding past our school, will do future sign waving to support slowing down by our school ■ Sign waving quarterly and if possible once a month ● Social Emotional Learning (SEL) ○ Watched the Nadine Burke Harris TED Talk on Trauma Informed Care ○ Group discussed the video, its connections to our lives, and how it impacts our school ○ Bringing behavioral health services to Honaunau School/WHCHC school clinic is in the works ● Consolidation Rumors ○ Concern: community is beginning to hear rumors about combining/consolidating Honaunau and Hookena due to the small sizes of both schools ○ Right now, consolidation is a conversation as an option ○ Big island has some of the oldest schools in the state. Honaunau is the 9th oldest school in the state. ○ The reality is that the state is Big Island schools are not funded equitably as Oahu schools. ○ We are looking for community support as this process starts to become more visible and prevalent ● CNA feedback needed at next meeting! Public Testimony N/A Upcoming Events ● Picture Retakes 10/30 at 8:00 ● Honaunau Guided Visit 11/1 ● Parent Conferences 11/5-11/9 ● Election Day- No School 11/6 ● Veterans Day- No School 11/12 ● Thanksgiving Break 11/22-11/23 ● Imiloa Field Trip Grade 2+3 11/29 Next Meeting Nov 28, 2018 @ 4:30 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:35 Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 9.19.18 Call to Order Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Mari Matsuoka (Parent), Hala Medeiros (Community) Review Agenda May 2018 Minutes Approved Old Business
New Business
Public Testimony Less P.E.? Students saying we have less P.E. than the past
Upcoming Events
Next Meeting Oct 24, 2018 @ 4:30 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:20 Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 5.23.18 Call to Order Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Hala Medeiros (Parent/Community), Christine Sosa (Parent), Mari Matsuoka Review Agenda Approved Old Business
New Business
Public Testimony None Upcoming Events
Next Meeting June Cancelled - Summer Break Adjournment Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 4.25.18 Call to Order Present: Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Principal), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Christine Sosa (Parent Rep), Jasmin Kiernan, (Community) Review Agenda Notes (Approved) Old Business
New Business
Public Testimony None Upcoming Events
Next Meeting May 23, 2018 @ 4:30 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:30 Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 3.1.18 Call to Order Present: Noreen Kunitomo, Principal, Mari Matsuoka, (Parent), Jasmin Kiernan (Community Rep) and, Lori Lynch (Classified) Review Agenda Notes (Approved) Old Business
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Public Testimony None Upcoming Events
Next Meeting March 28, 2018 @ 4:30 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:25pm Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 12.20.17 Call to Order Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Mari Matsuoka & Christine Sosa (Parents), Hala Medeiros (Alt Community Rep), Lori Lynch (Classified) Review Agenda Notes from 11/29/17 Approved Old Business
New Business
Public Testimony None Upcoming Events
Next Meeting Jan 31,2018 changed to Jan 24, 2018 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:30 Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 11.29.17 Call to Order Meeting Called to order @ 4:39 Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Mari Matsuoka, Christine Sosa, Becky Leinonen (Parent), Kylie Matsuoka (Student) Review Agenda Agenda provided Old Business
New Business
Public Testimony None Upcoming Events
Next Meeting December 20, 2017 @ 4:30 pm Adjournment Adjourned at 5:30pm Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes DATE: 10.25.17 Call to Order Meeting called to order at 4:28 Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Cert), Lori Lynch (Classified) Review Notes 9.27.17 Notes Approved Old Business ● PCNC: Nicole Keanaaina to start in mid November ○ Will start planning for May Day and soliciting Parent Involvement ● Blue Zones - International Walk to School Day Oct 4 - West Hawaii Today article ○ Event was a major success! ○ One of 7 schools on the island, only 2 on Oahu that participated ○ Networked with other Blue Zones coordinators to support future Blue Zones activities ○ December - Holiday Crafts: Cooking demonstration and healthy treats that they can serve over the holidays ● Kamehameha Schools West Hawaii ATP Community Service ○ ATP=association for teachers and parents ○ Came and cleaned up the lower area next to P4 future aquaponics site & P9 future school-based Health Clinic New Business ● Encourage parents and community to organize Campus Beautification projects ○ One parent/community cleanup day or community service project a year to start ● Wellness Report Card 2016-17 - Honaunau scored 91% 20 out of 22 ○ Report Card scores ○ Focus to continue to encourage parents and staff to provide healthly options and minimize sugary snacks ○ Improve consistency of practice - Wellness Committee to meet regularly, provide feedback for Academic Plan ● Donation received from Konawaena Elementary ○ 76 gently used iPads donated! Mahalo! Will be provided to PreK, Kinder and 1st grade. Public None Testimony Upcoming Events ● Oct 27 HFD Presentation ● Nov 6 HTY - Mulan at Aloha Theatre ● Nov 8 Learning Opportunity (2nd grade) - Kailua Public Library and First Hawaiian Bank ● Nov 8 Flu Clinic in the cafe ● Nov 9 GEMS at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel ● Nov 6 - 9 Parent Conferences & Book Fair Next Meeting November 29, 2017 Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:30 Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting August 17, 2016 Members present: Noreen Kunitomo (Principal/Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Trish Mejia, Hala Medeiros (Parent Reps), Lilette Beckett (Classified).
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