Malamalama Waldorf School - the Heart of Waldorf Education on Hawaii's Big Island

School News

	Strings Program CD Fundraiser In support of the strings program for next school year, students from Ms. Jenkins' class will be selling "Earth Patriot", a music CD by the group Kumanu. Kumanu is a collaboration of local and international artists coming together to address global issues through music. CD's are also available from current MWS Orchestra students as well as students in grade 3-4 for only $15. 50% of the proceeds will go to support the Malamalama Waldorf School strings program and 50% will support Recycle Hawaii and Performing Artists for World Peace.
	Malamalama Student Work Selected for the 2009 Young at Art Exhibition Congratulations to the following students for having their art selected for the 21st Annual Juried Exhibition of Young at Art: Violet Arkin (Grade 1), Zoey Block (Grade 1), Kala Costa (Kinderhale), Miyako Hansen (Kinderhale), Angela Helzberg-Rahmer (Grade 8), Kenneth Kitahata (Grade 5), Aumrae Divinity (Kinderhale), and Jatin Melchior (Kinderhale). Their artwork will be exhibited at the East Hawaii Cultural Center March 7th-26th.
	Business Directory Creation The school would like all Malamalama family businesses to bring in a business card for entry into a new Malamalama Family Business Directory. This will provide a resource for individuals seeking local goods and services as well as a place for Malamalama family businesses to gain exposure. Let's support our Malamalama community!
	MWS Annual BoxTops Drive Time to go through your cupboards and pantries! Cut out your BoxTops and bring them to the school office to help us earn money for our school. Also register online at www.BoxTops 4Education.com and enter our school in the BONUS giveaways, to give our school a chance to earn even more money. Get creative in your hunt for BoxTops by enlisting friends and family to help. We need everyone's support!
	Back-to-School Supply Lists and Dress Code The start of the school year is fast approaching. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27, 2008. The supply lists for the Grades classes are now available. Also, please review the Dress Code and Grooming Standards to help guide your family in shopping for school clothing. Click on the links below: Grade 1 & 2 Supply List Grade 3 & 4 Supply List Grade 5 & 6 Supply List Grade 7 & 8 Supply List Dress Code and Grooming Standards Read More >>
	Fun New Playground Equipment Thanks to a generous donation form the Samuel N. and Mary Castle foundation, the Malamalama Waldorf School Kinderhale playground has received a new swing set and playhouse, and there are more improvements to come. We appreciate this foundation's generous support. Read More >>
	A Gift of Light This spring, Malamalama Waldorf School received a donation of two light poles, light fixtures and electrical wiring to illuminate the parking lot. The entire project was supported by Big Island Electrical Service, LLC who coordinated donations, organized transport of materials, as well as, provided the labor for erecting the poles and wiring the fixtures. I & R Utility Line Excavating also supported this project by digging the holes for the poles. A special thanks to parent volunteer, Tabetha Block, for spearheading the entire project. Read More >>

Upcoming Events

*Ongoing*	Register Now for 2009 Summer Programs, June 15th-August 7th Summer Arts in the Park for children ages 5-12, will be full of art activities such as mural painting, digital design, recycled art, nature crafts, ceramics, fabric and jewelry art. These one to two-week art activities will be taught by various local artists. Cost: $75 one-time registration fee. Full-Day Care 7:30am-5:30pm - $150/week, Half-Day Care 7:30am-2:30pm - $125/week. Discounts will be given for registration in six or more weeks. Kinderhale Keiki Camp for children ages 3-5, will include stories, songs, circle games, gardening, crafts, painting, cooking and baking. Cost: $75 one-time registration fee. Full-Day Care 7:30am-5:30pm - $675/month or Half-Day Care 7:30am-2:30pm - $575/month (partial months will be prorated).
*Monday, May 18th-Friday, May 22nd*	Clear Chiropractic Fundraiser for Malamalama Waldorf School 16-576 Keaau-Pahoa Rd. Across from Keaau Middle School Treat your body well, while helping the school! Schedule an appointment at Clear Chiropractic beginning May 12th for the week of May 18th-22nd and there will not be a set fee or charges. Instead, make a donation to Malamalama Waldorf School at the time of your visit. Child adjustments are also available. Donations for Aloha United Way will also be accepted. Malamalama Waldorf School would like to thank James and Jenni Clear of Clear Chiropractic, LLC for their generous support of our school.
*Monday, May 18th @ 3:00pm*	Parent Hui Meeting This will be the last meeting of the school year. If you would like to add anything to the agenda please contact Louona Larkspur or Megan O'Neill or leave a message in the Parent Hui box in the office by May 15th.
*Tuesday, May 19th @ 5:30pm*	Grade 1-2 Play - "Stone Soup" Ms. Pena's Grade 1-2 class will perform this classic tale. This will be the last Malamalama play of the school year. Please join us!
*Friday, May 22 @ 10:30am*	Grade 7-8 Graduation Ceremony Come celebrate the graduation of Grade 7-8.
Friday, May 22nd @ 6:00pm-10:00pm Admission: $3	Malamalama Waldorf School Graduation Celebration This will be a fun party for children ages 11 through 15. Children from all schools are welcome. Security will be onsite. Snacks will be available for purchase. Parental consent required on the back of tickets or at the door. Tickets available through MWS students or at the school office. Parents and staff in charge reserve the right to refuse admission or expel students who appear inappropriate in age or level of functioning in such a group setting, such as behavior problems, alcohol/drugs/cigarettes.
Wednesday, May 27th Dinner @ 5:30pm Concert @ 6:30pm	Dinner and a Concert: Strings Program Fundraiser Enjoy an evening of good food and music. Our talented grade 3-4 will be performing songs they have learned throughout the school year and the Malamalama Waldorf School Orchestra will be sharing their repertoire of classical string pieces. This will be a wonderful event for the whole family and a great way to end the school year. Tickets will be available at the school office or from grade 3-4 and orchestra students. Dinner Cost: $7 per person/$5.50 per person for 4 or more tickets.
*Friday, May 30th @ 10:00am-1:00pm* *Onekahakaha Beach Park*	Annual School Beach Day! Let's gather together to kick off summer. Please bring: towel, water, sunscreen, lunch and a snack to share. Please note: This is not a field trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire day. Parents who aren't able to attend, must arrange their own chaperone to supervise their child. Please, no more than two children per adult.
Saturdays, 9:00am-pau	Farmer's Alliance Work, Plan and Play Days Please join us on Saturdays from 9:00am to pau at the school to work, play, plan and drink coffee. Children are always welcome! For more information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MalamalamaFarmers/
	Check the 2008/09 School Calendar for more Upcoming Events. Read More >>