PALS After School Programs 22-23

Nānāikapono Elementary School, in collaboration with PALS (Place-Based After School Literacy Support) and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, will be offering the following after school programs this school year.

To sign your keiki up for one of these programs, please click here.  There are limited spots available for each program, so please sign up early.

If you have any questions, please contact the teacher for each program or you may reach out to PALS Director Kay Fukuda at 808-561-0427.

PonoBots

Ms. Gorgonio & Ms. Inoue

Students will collaborate with others to build and code VEX robots.

For Grades 5-6

Meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays

Guardians of the Garden

Mrs. Gumm and Mrs. Sula

Students will learn gardening skills, teamwork, and will grow nutritious food.

For Grades 3-6

Meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays

ʻUke Can Do It!

Ms. Huffman

Students will build music literacy with ʻukulele.

For Grades 3-6

Meet on Mondays & Thursdays

Mini Musicians Assemble!

Ms. Huffman

Students will build music literacy with pitched and non-pitched percussion.

For Grades 1-2

Meet on Mondays & Tuesdays

Sew It Goes

Ms. Miyagawa

Students will learn hand and machine sewing.

For Grades 5-6

Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays

Keiki On the Run

Ms. Prei & Mr. Matsushima

Students will learn and practice living a healthy and active lifestyle with a focus on running.

For Grades 4-6

Meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays

Aloha Artisans

Ms. Miyagawa & Ms. Hadley

Students will learn lei making, use a Cricut machine to design items, and more.

For Grades 4-6

Meet on Mondays & Thursdays

Hana No'eau

Ms. Rarallo & Ms. Yang

Students will be able to create memories that can be cherished by families, the community, and future students through photography and art.

For Grades 4-6

Meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Hula 'Ōlelo Hawai'i

Ms. Kahalehoe

Students will be introduced to the basics of Hula and 'Ōlelo Hawai'i.

For Grades K-2

Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays

Hula Halau O Nānāikapono

Ms. Kawai, Ms. Solomon, and Mrs. Rivers

Students will learn how Hula serves as a cultural expression and storytelling medium in Hawaiian traditions.

For Grades 3-6

Meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays