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11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. President's Pavilion.
Junior School Principal Mike Walker will share "Design Thinking" and how it relates to Punahou School's renewal of its campus facilities.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. President's Pavilion.
Dr. Kehau Kealoha-Scullion, Academy Department Chair of Social Studies, and Mr. Chai Reddy, Academy Social Studies teacher, will speak on the CapSEEDS project. Find out more about PFA's exciting events and activities, and the CapSEEDS project, with its emphasis on community service, experiential learning, and the study of economics in viewing local, national, and global issues.
Join us for a light lunch starting at 11:15 a.m. No RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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PFA Monthly Meeting, 8:15 to 10 a.m, Omidyar K-1 Neighborhood. (Please note time and location change from regular format.)
Teacher Talk: Rebecca Kesler, Kindergarten teacher, and Susan Fushikoshi-Fung, Grade 1 teacher, will present "Omidyar K-1: Life in the Neighborhood". No RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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PFA Monthly Meeting, Friday, September 9, 2011, 11;15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
All Punahou parents and guardians are invited to attend. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service begins at 11:15 a.m.
The school's administrators will provide an update.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, May 6, 2011, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
Election of Officers, Grade and Faculty Representatives, Chairs of the Variety Show 2012, Graduation 2012, and Carnival 2013 Elect will take place at this annual meeting.
Please click the following for the Slate for Elected Positions:
2011 to 2012 Slate of Elected PFA Positions
Come to also to participate in the transition of our PFA president from Gail Grief to Sabrina Toma, honor our Above and Beyond recipients and wish each other a safe summer.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, April 8, 2011, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
Rev. George Scott, chaplain, teacher, and counselor, and Dr. Leilani Ahina, licensed clinical psychologist, will present "The Power of Peer Pressure Influence: Positive and Negative". A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service starts at 11:15 a.m.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, March 11, 2011, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
3.11.11: The meeting was cancelled due to the tsunami warning and will not be rescheduled.
Rebecca Kesler, kindergarten teacher, will present "Omidyar K-1: Life in the Neighborhood". A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service starts at 11:15 a.m.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, February 11, 2011, 8:15 a.m. in the K-1 Omidyar Neighborhood. Community Room. For this month only, this is a change from the usual lunch time meeting at the President's Pavilion.
The school's administrators will provide a mid-year report in the Community Room, followed by tours of the K-1 Neighborhood. A continental breakfast is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup (or perhaps even a mug for coffee/tea at this meeting) and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, January 14, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
Ms. Jeaney Garcia, Punahou School Athletic Director, will speak on critical success factors in Punahou athletics. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service starts at 11:15 a.m.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, October 8, 2010, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
Teacher Talk - Casey Agena, Director, Punahou Summer School & Symposium Coordinator - Brain Symposium: from research to practice.
For more information, please see this flyer: October 2010 Teacher Talk
A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service starts at 11:15 a.m.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, September 10, 2010, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion.
All Punahou parents and guardians are invited to attend. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary. Food service begins at 11:15 a.m.
The school's administrators will provide an update.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
The Committee also welcomes your delicious donations of desserts as well as any volunteers willing to help the fun loving crew set up and clean up after PFA monthly meetings for the 2010-2011 school year.
If you can't attend the meeting, but wish to donate some dessert, arrangements can be made for you to drop it off at the PFA by 10:30 the morning of the meeting, just please let us know.
Just sign up next to the meeting you are interested in, let us know if you can help with just one or both. When you click the link, the PunApps login screen will appear and just log in with your Punahou user ID and password. Fill in the requested info where you wish to help and when you are finished just close the document and it will save.
Hospitality Dessert and Help Signup
Mahalo!
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Friday, May 7, 2010, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
Election of Officers, Grade and Faculty Representatives, Chairs of the Variety Show and Graduation Committees will take place at this annual meeting.
Please click the following for the Slate for Elected Positions:
2010 to 2011 Slate of Elected PFA Positions
Come to also to participate in the transition of our PFA president from Jasmine Mau-Mukai to Gail Grief, honor our Above and Beyond recipients and wish each other a safe summer.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
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Friday, April 9, 2010, 11:15 a.m. at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
Aren't You Going to Give Me a Credit Card?: Teaching Precollege Students Healthy and Sustainable Money Habits
Students' engagement in the Punahou sustainability initiative culminates in an examination of economic sustainability, globalization, social entrepreneurship, and service through the senior CapSEEDS course. Academy social studies faculty John Cheever and Chai Reddy will provide an overview of the CapSEEDS program, as well as discuss the current global financial crisis and how to teach students responsible personal financial behavior.
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Friday, March 12, 2010, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
Back by popular demand, Case Middle School math teacher Todd Chow-Hoy outlines the math journey from 5th grade through middle school and into ninth grade. Todd will also discuss the middle school math department mission statement and philosophy of teaching and learning, the scope and sequence of the middle school math curriculum, as well as current initiatives and long range goals.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 (please note change from original date of Friday, Feb. 12), 11:15 a.m., at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
The PFA Hospitality and Sustainability Committees encourage everyone who will attend the meeting to bring their own plate, utensil, cup and napkin to dine on...by doing so you will help the PFA reduce waste on campus.
Dr. James Scott and other school administrators provide a mid-year report.
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Friday, November 13, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the President's Pavilion. A light lunch is served, and no RSVP is necessary.
Eileen McCool, kindergarten through sixth grade counselor and Pam Robles, 5th grade teacher, will share their experiences and results with implementing social and emotional learning in the daily curriculum. Eileen will discuss her sabbatical work which focused on social and emotional learning and its impact on changing a school climate. Pam will take the audience through a "morning meeting" experience, which she piloted along with Eileen in her fifth grade classroom in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
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Friday, September 11, 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the President's Pavilion.
Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations by our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Here is a preview of the agenda: Meeting Agenda 9.11.09
Teacher Talk: Carol Halbur will give us the inside story on the speech and debate program and how these activities yield big payoffs for their participants in multiple ways.
Please click here for information: Speech and Debate Benefits
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Monthly meetings are typically held on the second Friday of the month at 11:30 am at the President's Pavilion. All parents, guardians of current students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and a complimentary light lunch is served. RSVPs are not necessary for these luncheon meetings.
The lineup for the 2009 to 2010 school year includes:
One page flyer: 09-10 Teacher Talks
September 11, 2009
Carol Halbur will give us the inside story on the speech and debate program and how these activities yield big payoffs for their participants in multiple ways.
October 9, 2009
A sustainability panel featuring members of the faculty and administration will update us on all of Punahou's sustainability initiatives as well as what you can do at home, too.
November 13, 2009
Eileen McCool, kindergarten through sixth grade counselor and Pam Robles, 5th grade teacher will share their experiences and results with implementing social and emotional learning in the daily curriculum. Eileen will discuss her sabbatical work which focused on social and emotional learning and its impact on changing a school climate. Pam will take the audience through a "morning meeting" experience, which she piloted along with Eileen in her fifth grade classroom in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
December 2009
No PFA Monthly meeting this month.
January 8, 2010
Jessica Flannery, the 2010 Chapel/Luke Center Spirit/Service Speaker is featured. A social entrepreneur whose mission work took her to rural Africa, Jessica felt compelled to address the need to connect the world's poor with willing lenders. This led her to co-found the online microloan organization, kiva.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 (change from original date of Feb. 12.)
Dr. James Scott and other school administrators provide a mid-year report.
March 12, 2010
Back by popular demand, Todd Chow-Hoy and Will Best speak about middle school math and how parents can support their middle school students.
April 9, 2010
John Cheever and Chai Reddy will bring us the inside scoop on the Financial Management advice they are sharing with students to prepare them for the real world.
May 7, 2010
The Administrators provide year-end reports and the Election of the PFA Officers take place.
Speakers subject to change. Please check ePunahou as each month approaches for more information.
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PAPERGOODLESS sustainability The PFA is going papergoodless at its April Monthly meeting (see above) which means dining with reusable plates, napkins, cups and utensils. You will marvel at how little waste there will be...just a few food scraps and no disposable paper goods. If you would like to add a personal touch to the experience, you are welcome to bring your own reusable items to use. We look forward to experiencing with you what is sure to be a celebratory and inspiring exercise in going green.
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If you are interested in Dr. Levine's full presentation, to be held Thursday, March 12 from 7-9pm at Dillingham Auditorium, rsvp online at www.punahou.edu/PFArsvp. Dr. Levine will uncover the hidden effects of today's competitive culture and its impact on our children's social and emotional development. Learn how well-meaning parents may unwittingly be creating kids who look perfect on the outside, but feel empty on the inside.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by updates on PFA-sponsored events and a presentation. At this February meeting Punahou President Jim Scott will give his "State of the School" report. John Field, VP of Finance, is also expected to speak.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by updates on PFA-sponsored events and a presentation.
The PFA is pleased to welcome Julie Chavez Rodriguez to January's Monthly Meeting. Julie is the Programs Director for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, founded in 1993 by Cesar's family and friends to educate people about his life and work and to engage all, particularly youth, to carry on his values and timeless vision for a better, more just world.
See the article in the 1/6/09 edition of the Honolulu Advertiser (Island life section) for more information about Julie or click here: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090106/LIFE/901060302/-1/islandlifefront
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Friday, November 14, 2008 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the President's Pavilion.
Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations from our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Teacher Talk: Monica McClaren (4th grade teacher), Todd Choy-Hoy (7th & 8th grade math teacher) and Will Best (Academy Math Department Chair) will discuss your child's math journey at Punahou School. They will share details of the math curriculum, detail the support available to students and offer tools to aid parents in their understanding of their student's math learning journey. Lunch will be served. No RSVP needed.
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Friday, September 12, 2008, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the President's Pavilion
Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations from our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Teacher Talk for September: Demetra Kaulukukui, 7th Grade English teacher, "Computers and Integrity". This is particularly relevant as students from grade 4 through Grade 10 are part of the Punahou Laptop program.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations from our administrators and the ever informative Teacher Talk.
John Nagel, Grades 3-5 Supervisor, will be presenting this month's Teacher Talk. He will be speaking on "The Language of Education: What You Say Can Make a Difference".
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations from our administrators and the ever informative Teacher Talk.
Darcy Iams, Academy Science Department Chair, will be presenting this month's Teacher Talk. She will be speaking on "Hands on" Learning.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations.
Our February meeting agenda includes a midyear report by Punahou President Jim Scott, updates by Junior School Principal Mike Walker, Academy Principal Kevin Conway, and information about next year's tuition & Carnival results by VP of Finance, John Fields.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations from our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Teacher Talk: Bruce Schauble, Academy English Department Chair will talk on, "Tools in the Classroom: Wikis & Blogs at Punahou."
We are especially pleased to have Joline Godfrey, a nationally recognized speaker, who will also address us. Her talk will be on "Raising Financially Fit Kids."
At the end of the meeting, Noe Archambault of the Advancement Office will take interested parents on a tour of our new Dance Pavilion.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations by our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Teacher Talk: Dave Reiter, Academy Math Teacher - "Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions".
Our decisions shape our lives, but most people only learn how to make good decisions via trial and error. And sometimes the errors are costly! What if we could teach our children how to make decisions, the same way that we teach them how to write an essay or solve an equation? We can. This talk will give a brief overview of the art and science of making good decisions, and will provide some concrete strategies to improve your children's decision-making.
Dave Reiter has spent years thinking about decision-making. He earned an MS in Decision Science from Stanford University. He was the founding Executive Director of Decision Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works with schools across the country to improve student decision-making. He has also worked as a "life-decision-coach", helping individuals and families navigate life-shaping decisions around career, family, health, and more. Last year Dave and his wife made the big decision to move their family from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is Dave's second year at Punahou, where he teaches math in the academy.
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations by our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou. Academy Dean Ruth Fletcher will give a presentation on the Academy 6 Day Cycle, that intriduces parents to this remarkably complex yet flexible tool that masterfully integrates individual interests, limited time, and classroom space.
Agenda for the October meeting includes a sneak preview of "How to Eat Like a Child" a theater production of our Junior School. Hope to see everyone there!
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Each meeting begins with a light lunch, provided by the PFA, followed by presentations by our Punahou Administration and a Teacher Talk. Teacher Talks are information sharing and learning sessions lead by Punahou faculty, staff or parents which help parents be more informed about the activities of Punahou.
Agenda for the Sept. 14 meeting includes: Administrative Reports by President Jim Scott, Academy Principal Kevin Conway, and Junior School Principal Mike Walker. Anne Ezer, 2008 Carnival Chair will also be speaking. Hope to see everyone there!
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Friday, October 13, 2006
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ the President's Pavilion.
Food for the body and the mind will be provided at each meeting.
Future Meetings: November 17, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 13 and May 11
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October 13, 2006
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Presiden's Pavilion
Teacher Talk: Dr. Carl Ackerman: "A Private School with a Public Purpose, Punahou's PUEO Program"
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Friday, September 15, 2006;
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm;
Location: President's Pavilion;
Teacher Talk: Jenni Tyau - "Teen Communications: Analog Parents and Digital Children"
Lunch provided
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Friday, October 14, 2005, 11:30am-1:00pm PFA Meeting.
Guest Speaker Robert Takao will speak on the JROTC program.
Photo by Richard Ambo, Honolulu Advertiser
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