Bulletin Board

Student kudos

Dean’s list

Rikki Garma of Lihu‘e was among those honored at the university for the fall semester 2009 to be eligible for this honor. Students had to have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 or above. Lewis is a Catholic university in Romeoville, Ill.

KPAC receives

$5,000 grant

Seeks matching funds

from community

Hawai‘i Arts Alliance received a donation to enhance opportunities in peer sharing and arts education program support in eight Hawai‘i high schools. The Kaua‘i Performing Arts Learning Center supports student creative achievement by offering continuing education in the theatre arts for all Kaua‘i public school students in grades six to 12. KPAC produces a minimum of five plays yearly. The plays are open to the public and enhance Kaua‘i’s cultural atmosphere and have been entertaining the community for 23 years.

The $5,000 gift is structured as a challenge grant. The Alliance distributes $5,000, the first installment of the award, and in order to receive the second installment of $5,000, each program must raise matching donations to the initial $5,000. The schools are encouraged to reach into their communities to increase further participation and support for their program and elevate the profile of arts education statewide.

To assist KPAC, contact program coordinator Dennis McGraw, 651-2417 or e-mail, dennis_mcgraw/kauaih/hidoe@notes.k12.hi.us. Send donations to KPAC C/O Kaua‘i High School, 3577 Lala Road, Lihu‘e, HI, 96766. All donations are tax deductible.

Open House

Kaua‘i Pacific School, Kilauea

Parents and students will be treated to a campus tour, a presentation and a brief question and answer session. Kaua‘i Pacific School offers  children and community a leading-edge 21st century curriculum promoting innovation and creativity for students in grades PK to 6 and a progressive, challenging academic program with a small class size.

There is a tuition assistance program currently available to 50 percent of the population. KPS is the only fully-accredited, independent elementary school on the North Shore. Scholarships and tuition assistance available. For more information call, 828-1144 or visit kauaipacific.org.

Strong

for Hanalei Elementary School

The Hanalei Elementary School PTSA and key businesses on the North Shore worked together on a successful fundraising campaign in December. Key events included a benefit concert by Hawaiian entertainer Willie K. at the St. Regis Princeville Resort Dec. 4 and a month long holiday tree decorating contest hosted by the resort. Concert activities included a silent and live auction and prize drawings. Twelve businesses participated in a tree-trimming contest with donations given to the  favorite tree. The Hanalei Elementary School mission is to empower the school community to take responsibility for meeting the educational needs of all students and to foster a desire for life-long learning.

Critter Camp

Kaua‘i Humane Society

This spring break camp for kids is a fun and instructive day camp using classroom activities, individual group projects, arts and crafts, and creative projects to teach children about care and their humane responsibilities towards animals. A part of the curriculum will include hands on interaction with the Humane Society shelter animals, particularly training of shelter dogs. We will explore various ways animals communicate and behave both in the wild and in our homes.

Critter Camp Day has openings for students entering second to fifth grade meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15, 17 or 19 with extended care offered.

Enrollment is $30 per child with full and partial scholarships available. Registration deadline for day camp is March 1. Registration forms at kauaihumane.org or at the Kaua‘i Humane Society. Call Carol Everett, 632-0610 ext. 103.