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On June 14th, I had the honor and privilege of attending the 39th Annual YWCA Oahu Leader Luncheon. This event honors women who have demonstrated leadership and made a difference in our community. The 900 friends, colleagues, and guests were treated to inspirational and thought provoking acceptance speeches by honorees Marilyn Lee, Helen Nagano, Donna Tanoue - and HAIS Board Member Betty White. As the Head of School at Sacred Hearts Academy, Betty was celebrated for her dedication to equipping young girls with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a successful future. As a result of Betty's outstanding leadership and mentorship of over 5,000 girls, 100% of Sacred Hearts Academy's graduates advance to college. On behalf of the HAIS Board and Staff, I would like to extend a huge congratulations to Betty on this milestone in her career. Betty exemplifies the HAIS Vision of "preparing all students for the challenges of life and social responsibility."

Mahalo,

Robert Landau

(Betty White Pictured On Far Right)

HAIS News

HAIS Education Fair - September 24

Announcing the HAIS Schools Re-Use Program

The Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools is offering a new program called HAIS Schools Re-Use. This program will allow HAIS Full Member schools to post items that they would like to donate to other schools (ex: ipads, computers, office furniture etc). Any HAIS Member school can then complete an inquiry form, which will go directly to the listing school. For complete details about this program and for information on listing an item, please visit the HAIS webpage.

Conference Updates

2016 Schools of the Future Updates: October 20 & 21

The Eighth Annual Schools of the Future Conference will convene on October 20 & 21, at the Hawaii Convention Center. Join teachers and administrators from Hawai'i's public, private, charter and parochial schools as they focus on how to best transform our existing schools and create new learning environments for the 21st Century.

Last Month for Early Bird Registrations!

Early Bird Registration will remain open until June 30, for this year's conference. For more information and to register visit www.sotfconf.org. A discount is available for groups of 10 or more - please email Phil Bossert for the code. Be sure to take advantage of the lowest conference rates available!

Conference Statists

The SOTF Planning Committee is pleased to report that this year's conference is once again on track to surpass last year's attendance, with more than 500 registered attendees and 20 schools that have taken advantage of the group discount to date. Additionally, over 90 presenters, 3 keynote speakers, 8 featured speakers, 6 student presentations of learning, and 2 student entertainment groups have all confirmed their participation. Don't miss out on what promises to be another world-class conference.

To download a printable copy of the SOTF Conference flyer, please click here.

This collaborative event is presented by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, the Hawaii State Department of Education and the Hawaii Community Foundation in partnership with Hawaii Society for Technology in Education and the Pillars of Peace Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation, to highlight the best practices that are taking place in our learning environments today and for the future.

For Students, Parents and Educators

My Voyage: Malāma Honua App Released

The new My Voyage app has been released for the iPad. The first "appisode" introduces children to the thrill of exploration and their responsibility to take care of our planet. The app switches between video storytelling and interactive challenges to provide a blend of culture, entertainment and education. This app is d esigned for five-to eight-year-olds by the Hoʻomālalamalama Foundation, in partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Mālama Honua Public Charter School . For more information click here.

STEM College Scholarships: Deadline June 30

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation will be awarding over $30,000 in STEM college scholarships, in 2016. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and post graduate STEM studies. To apply please click here.

2016 SAME Honolulu Scholarship: Deadline June 30

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is offering their 2016 SAME Honolulu Scholarship to recent high school graduates or to deserving college students who are currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in engineering or architecture at an accredited university. The application deadline is June 30 (postmarked). For more information and to apply please click here.

World Conservation Congress Youth Symposium: Sept. 10

The World Conservation Congress Youth Symposium will be held on September 10 at Le Jardin Academy's campus, in Kailua, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. This event is free of charge and open to anyone between the ages of 14-29 years old. The mission of the Youth Symposium is to ensure that youth activists leave the World Conservation Congress with tangible steps of action to use in their local communities. For more information on this event, the various work sessions available, and to register please click here.

IUCN World Conservation Congress Hawai'i Youth Challenge

The IUCN Congress Students' Day Hawaiʻi Youth Challenge 2020 will offer a dynamic opportunity for Hawaiʻi Middle and High Schools Statewide to participate in the IUCN Congress and influence the future of our islands. Hawai'i Middle and High Schools are encouraged to bring at least 1 team, consisting of 3 students and 1 teacher.

Students and teachers will:

- Learn from international professionals about real conservation challenges facing the Hawaiian Islands and the world
- Apply scientific principles to design, evaluate, and refine frameworks to develop environmentally-conscious decisions for Hawaiʻi schools and communities.
- Brainstorm and collaborate with peers from around the state to develop long-term conservation projects for schools. Click here to sign up and to receive more information.

For Educators

For a complete listing of all professional development opportunities being offered by HAIS member schools and organizations, please visit the HAIS website, under Resources for Educators. We will continually update the website, as other PD opportunities become available.

2016 Pillars of Peace Hawai'i (PoPH)

The 2016 Pillars of Peace Hawai'i (PoPH) Social and Emotional Learning Program RFP is now available by clicking here.

The purpose of this program is:

To test and demonstrate the viability and efficacy of evidence-based, best practice Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs;
To provide financial and professional development support to educators, schools, and/or community organizations to implement quality SEL programs;
To teach SEL skills to all participating students to grow more compassionate and mindful youth and to reduce aggressive and negative behaviors in the schools; and
To create a safer and supportive school environment, and encourage learning, compassion, mindfulness and empathy.

The online application will be available as of Monday, June 20, on their website.

St. Andrews Summer Institutes

The following St. Andrew's Schools Summer Institutes sessions are free and open to the public.

2nd Annual Introduction to Mindfulness Summer Institute: July 8th
1st Annual Mindfulness Retreat: July 15th
The Council for Boys and Young Men Facilitator Training for Certification: July 18-19
E Malama I Ke Kino: Cooking Up a Rainbow: July 30

For more information on the various summer institutes click here. To register for any of the above summer institutes please click here.

Echos and Reflection: August 27

The Hawai'i Council for the Humanities (HCH) is partnering with local and national organizations to sponsor a one-day workshop for intermediate and high school teachers called "Echoes and Reflections: Leaders in Holocaust Education." This workshop is free and open to teachers from public, private and charter schools throughout the state. HCH is contributing inter-island travel stipends for Neighbor Island teachers. Contact HCH history day coordinator Lisa Yamaki to register, arrange inter-island travel, or with any questions. See flyer for additional information.

UH Manoa Hawai'i High School Counselors Workshop: Sept 9

The UH Manoa Office of Admissions is hosting their annual High School Counselors Workshop for Hawai'i high school counselors who work with Juniors and Seniors. This is a free event intended to inform local counselors about the latest at UH Manoa. Complimentary airfare is available to 1 neighbor island counselor per school. For more information please click here.

13th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Seminar: Sept 30

Chaminade University is hosting this year's 13th Nonprofit Organizations One Day Seminar, on September 30th, at the Pagoda Hotel. At this seminar, speakers will offer guidance on tax-exempt compliance and will review the categories and governing instruments for tax-exempt organizations. Information will also be given on use of tax-exempt entities and strategies for maintaining tax-exempt status. For more information, please see the save the date flyer or visit their website by clicking here.

Registration will be available in the upcoming weeks and HAIS members are eligible to receive a 15% discount. Please contact Megan Polak for the discount code.