P-3 Wai‘anae Project

‘Ōlelo noe‘au.

One can learn from many sources.

‘A‘ohe pau ka ‘ike I ka hālau ho‘okāhi.

All knowledge is not taught in the same school.

The purpose of this project is to bring together all those interested in working on the goal:  By the end of 2014, all third graders on the Wai‘anae Coast will be reading at grade level.

The Wai‘anae Coast is one of five initial communities that began the project in April 2007.   It is the goal of the project to build on the foundation set by SPARK Hawai‘i, an early childhood initiative that utilizes the strengths of the community, continues partnerships and affects policy to prepare children and families for school and vice versa.

P-3 supports programs that nurture the relationships and connections between early childhood and elementary schools.

School Community Focus Groups have already begun with early childhood and elementary school teachers and community members in 4 targeted communities
(Nānākuli, Mā‘ili, Kamaile, and Mākaha). These Focus Groups will create a continuing partnership amongst teachers and community members working towards aligning language arts standards, while continuing to develop a seamless transition between early childhood and kindergarten.

If you are interested in becoming a partner please contact an INPEACE Focus Group Coordinator.

Kamaile - Jasmine Paris

jasminep@inpeace-hawaii.org

Mākaha - Sanoe Marfil

sanoetw@inpeace-hawaii.org

Mā‘ili - Michelle Mahuka

michellem@inpeace-hawaii.org