August

Preparing For Hurricane Season

OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

SAFETY, SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BRANCH

The 2017 Hurricane Season is under way and we along with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) want to remind you to take steps to prepare for the possibility of a hurricane or tropical cyclone.

As noted in the May 24, 2017 Department memo, all state employees are considered “emergency workers” and shall perform functions as determined by the Superintendent during emergencies or disasters (HRS 0127A 8). Please be sure to review and update emergency contact lists and ensure that the emergency sentinel is working properly.

The memo also highlights the information flow for storm shelter procedures.

HI-EMA also recommends that individuals and families prepare an "emergency kit" for a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies. You may also download the "Ready Hawaii" app to aid in your emergency planning and note the activated shelter listing.

For other tips, please visit dod.hawaii.gov/hiema.

Remember, Hurricane Season is June 1-Nov. 30. Be safe everyone.

Aina In Schools

Now is the time to sign up to join an ‘ĀINA In Schools Docent Team to lead or assist nutrition, garden, or compost lessons, or support a school by attending a fall ‘Garden Party’ work day. ʻĀINA docents lead monthly hands-on, standards-based garden lessons for grades K, 1, 4, and 5, compost lessons for grade 3, and nutrition lessons for grades 2 and 6 at our ʻĀINA partner schools. No experience is necessary, training is provided! Join us in educating the next generation about how to make healthy food choices, compost their waste, and grow their own food at schools all over Oʻahu.

Take a look at what our dedicated volunteers are saying about their experiences:

“I loved learning more about gardening and nutrition and having the opportunity to share it with the kids!” Parent Garden Docent, Waiʻalae Public Charter School

“I think the most important lesson the children have walked away with is knowing that no matter where they live, they have the ability to grow their own food. I think that is real empowerment.” Parent Garden Docent, Kaʻohua (Lanikai) Public Charter School

ʻĀINA Garden/Compost Docent Trainings:

• Kahuku Area Schools: Tuesday, August 29
• Windward Area Schools: Wednesday, August 30
• Honolulu Area Schools: Thursday, August 31
• Central Area Schools: Friday, September 1

ʻĀINA Nutrition Docent Trainings:

• Kahuku Area Schools: Tuesday, September 5
• Windward Area Schools: Wednesday, September 6
• Honolulu Area Schools: Thursday, September 7
• Central Area Schools: Friday, September 8

Farm to School Professional Development Opportunities for Educator

Check out these upcoming opportunities for Farm to School Professional Development for Educators:

• Oʻahu Kū ʻĀina Pā Summer Intensive for Teachers: Create a Standards-Based Garden Program for Your Classroom: July 24-27
• ʻĀINA In Schools Curriculum Training for Educators
  • For DOE educators interested in PDE3 credits please register at the Department of Education PDE3 website using the course and section numbers below.

Additional dates for ʻĀINA In Schools Curriculum Trainings for Educators, including PDE3 opportunities, and Neighbor Island trainings will be announced in future newsletters. View the registration form or email your questions to aina@kokuahawaiifoundation.org.