Basic Cricut & Crafts

Students will learn to use the Cricut machine in various ways to create visual and customized items (i.e. stickers, cards etc...).

Start date: Start date: January 14, 2025, Tuesday

Teacher(s): Miss Abigail Andres & Ms. Ty Kailiuli

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: C4

Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

Cheerleading

Students will learn to build self-confidence, responsibility, and leadership by learning basic cheer and to be better role models to their peers.

Start date: Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Miss Lisa Miyaji & Ms. Ty Kailiuli

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Lower D building

Grade(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Gardening & Aquaponics

Students will dive into the exciting world of gardening and aquaponics with our hands-on class! In this fun and interactive course, students will explore the fascinating connections between plants and fish, all while developing essential skills in science, ecology, and teamwork. 

Start date: Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Ms. Dyon Nakamura

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00 - 7:30 AM

Location: B1

Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4

*After class, students will be sent to the cafeteria to get their breakfast.

Crafty Readers

Students will be immersed in read aloud books and will create art and/or do an accompanying activity for the book. 

Start date: Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Mrs. Angel Sun

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15-3:15 PM

Location: G4

Grade(s): 2, 3

Honozon

Students will run Honozon (Honowai's school store) and help customers as they come in. (Including customer service, calculating totals and change, writing receipts, etc). During times without customers students will produce products to sell (t-shirts, seasonal items, etc.), work on the marketing, and research how to make the store a better place. 

Start date: Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Mrs. Dawn Tolentino & Miss Abigail Andres

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Honozon store in the STC

Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

Honowai Dance Team

Students will choreograph their own dance routines with the help of their teachers. They will work together in groups to perform fun dances and display their hard work at the 21st Century Showcase in December.

Start date: Start date: January 16, 2025, Thursday

Teacher(s): Miss Mehelanie Fernandez & Miss Alyssa Sanchez

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Music Room (M102)

Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

Hula

Students will grow a love for the beautiful Hawaiian dance and learn basic hula movements and songs.

Start date: Start date: January 14, 2025, Tuesday

Teacher(s): Ms. Peggy Higa

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: STC

Grade(s): K, 1, 2, 3 

*Only NEW students will be accepted. Students who took hula last semester will NOT be accepted.

Intramural Sports

Students will be part of the Waipahu Complex Area intramural program. Students must attend the in-school informational meeting with Coach Sato in order to participate. January - March is flag football season. March to May is track and field season.

*Students participating in this team will not be able to participate in any other afternoon activity, unless there is a special arrangement made between the teachers. In most cases, however, it is not allowed.

Start date: TBD

Teacher(s): Ms. Chelsie Sato

Days and times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:45 PM

Location: P2

Grade(s): 5, 6

Jump Into Fun

Students will be learning about their physical health by increasing their gross motor skills by jumping rope. Students will learn how to warm up their bodies before physical exercise, practice jumping with and without a jump rope, and stretch their muscles after a jump roping session. Along our jump rope journey, we'll learn some cool tricks jumping rope. 

Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Mrs. Roquel Tabet

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: L2

Grade(s): K, 1

Media

Students will work collaboratively in a team to create public service announcements. They will generate the idea, learn to capture their idea by filming from various angles, and learn how to edit. All projects that are completed in this class will be entered into the statewide competition, Olelo Youth Xchange. 

Start date: Start date: January 14, 2025, Tuesday

Teacher(s): Mrs. Serena Moriya

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Media Room (M314)

Grade(s): 5, 6

Page to Screen

Students will develop a love for reading and dive into the world of literature and film. Participants will engage in thoughtful critiques of a selected book and its movie adaptation, exploring differences, themes, and storytelling techniques. Join us for lively discussions and enhance your analytical skills while discovering the art of storytelling across different mediums! 

Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Mrs. Kathleen Tolentino

Days and times: Mondays and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: D2

Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

Paper Art

Students will learn to make different projects all out of paper.  Some of the projects include:

origami, decoupage, popup cards, paper objects, and quilling. 

Start date: January 14, 2025, Tuesday

Teacher(s): Miss Jonelle Renti Cruz

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: D1

Grade(s): 4, 5, 6

Robotics 101

Students will learn to design, build, and test robots and develop the skills necessary to be part of next year's competitive robotics team.

Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Mr. Benjamin Garduño

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Wet Lab (M302)

Grade(s): 3, 4, 5

Strings

Students will need to AUDITION to be part of Strings. Students will take a test and must be able to name the treble clef notes. Students must also demonstrate commitment, perseverance, and a positive attitude. Tryouts will start soon during recess. Students in this group will learn beginning violin.

Start date: TBD

Teacher(s): Dr. Nichols

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: Music Room (M102)

Grade(s): 4, 5, 6

Tennis (Grades 2 & 3)

Students will discover numerous physical, mental, and social benefits through tennis. It's a game that combines physical activity with strategic thinking, helping kids develop not only their athletic skills but also their cognitive abilities. Playing tennis enhances hand-eye coordination, agility, and overall fitness, while also teaching important life skills such as discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance. 

Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Miss Malia Ignacio

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: D3

Grade(s): 2, 3

Tennis (Grades 4, 5, & 6)

Students will discover numerous physical, mental, and social benefits through tennis. It's a game that combines physical activity with strategic thinking, helping kids develop not only their athletic skills but also their cognitive abilities. Playing tennis enhances hand-eye coordination, agility, and overall fitness, while also teaching important life skills such as discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance. 

Start date: January 13, 2025, Monday

Teacher(s): Miss Claire Gragas

Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Location: D4

Grade(s): 4, 5, 6

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