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