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Welcome to our KK Complex Equity Committee eNewsletter
Welcome to our KK Complex Equity Committee eNewsletter
You can access all previous monthly editions in the links at the top of the page.
Feedback is welcome and appreciated! Contact: Kathleen.O'Dell@k12.hi.us
Check out OUR Websites!!!
Check out OUR Websites!!!
At last week’s presidential inauguration, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman read her poem “The Hill We Climb.” Our new “Teach This” article helps you introduce and contextualize the poem for students. Try the discussion questions and partner texts to talk with students about creative work as a commentary on democracy.
Here's a video ECE Singer/Songwriter Jim Gill made with the CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA to share with your students and families:
Here's a video ECE Singer/Songwriter Jim Gill made with the CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA to share with your students and families:
EL Supports
EL Supports
For those of you who were unable to attend the www.hawaiiafterschoolalliance.org presentation:
Here are the links to the recording, slides and other resources:
Through videos and interactive online tasks, early elementary students can increase fluency and build vocabulary.
How to Help Homeless Youth Access Economic Stimulus Payments
Lessons from the First Maryland Higher Ed & Homelessness Convening
February Webinars
New Series: Engaging and Re-engaging Students Experiencing Homelessness During the Pandemic
A Conversation with the CDC on School, Homelessness, and COVID-19
Purposity
Purposity
How to give and receive assistance
Download on iPhone: http://bit.ly/Purposity
Download on Android: http://bit.ly/PlayPurposity
From the WDO Autism Program:
From the WDO Autism Program:
Ho`omana is a support group run by parents for parents of children/teens/adults on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District. We are here to provide support, guidance, resources, and sharing of experiences from group members and facilitators. Groups will run 3x monthly virtually.
Ho`omana is a support group run by parents for parents of children/teens/adults on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District. We are here to provide support, guidance, resources, and sharing of experiences from group members and facilitators. Groups will run 3x monthly virtually.
Nā Hopena Aʻo
Nā Hopena Aʻo
Friday, February 12, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kamehameha Schools will be offering a free digital conference to share ʻike and digital resources related to Hawaiian Culture Based Education on February 12th, 2021. This conference is free to all people, regardless of profession, title, or experience/comfort with Hawaiian culture. Presentations will be relevant to all people, whether they are beginning their journey of cultural learning or far along the road and deeply knowledgeable. From cultural novice to expert, however we view ourselves…this conference is for all.
An AMAZING list compiled by Kamehameha Schools of resources and opportunities to help our community.
Family and Community Connections
Family and Community Connections
Parent Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Trudy O'Brien, Parent Partner Windward - Oahu
Wednesday – February 17, 24
Wednesday – March 3, 10
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
These resources can help you recognize and address this trauma with your students and yourself.
SEL Resources
SEL Resources
TEEN LINK
TEEN LINK
How Practicing Mindfulness Outdoors Boosts Well-Being
How Practicing Mindfulness Outdoors Boosts Well-Being
Modeling rituals and making mindfulness playful can help students incorporate mindful practices into their daily routines.
Classroom Corner:
Classroom Corner:
FOCUS ON MATH
FOCUS ON MATH
PK-12 on Number Sense Routines PD
PK-12 on Number Sense Routines PD
Online on February 25, 2021 3pm - 4:pm
The Windward District math resource teachers will be providing an opportunity for math educators, grades PK-12 on Number Sense Routines. Please join us to learn how to strengthen students' intuitive understanding of numbers and build a solid foundation of mathematics through daily math routines.Register here: bit.ly/NumbersensePD
NEW WDO Math Newsletter! Check out the February addition:
NEW WDO Math Newsletter! Check out the February addition:
A popular strategy, using pictures in math class gives students another way to access math concepts and can spark great conversations.
Focusing on connections—both conceptual and interpersonal—helps teachers work well together to create engaging math work for students.
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