In-Service Week

Teachers and staff returned for a full in-service week prior to school starting.  In-service topics were the usual educational highlights:  Initiatives, goals, teaching coach, changes, scheduling, etc.  Dr. Jon Shute from BYU-Hawaii made a very good presentation on differentiation, or teaching with various approaches for the individual.  Additionally, Elder Kinghorn made a presentation on negative and positive reinforcers when teaching, and we presented on Professional Learning Communities or in other words, educators working together to improve their own craft.

Dr. Jon Shute of BYU-Hawaii, Presenter

The Vice Principal concluded his TVET presentation with a related video about looking to the future.  He had everyone stand and sing with the video, “I can see clearly now the rain is gone...”  You couldn't have planned a better team building activity because when the challenge was issued guys versus the ladies, everyone took advantage of the opportunity to let their hair down and have fun.  It was great!  Sister Kinghorn and I were the “judges”---like there wasn't anything to say afterwards, only laughter. 

The devotionals were focused on “Seeing the One” and seeing a child the way our Heavenly Father sees us:   with love and patience and continual support to help us realize our potential. 

Earlier last week (before I was sick), we joined Elder & Sister Kinghorn and Principal & Sister Lolo for dinner at the Savaiian Hotel.  It just happened to be my birthday but we let that pass very quietly.

Left:  Elder & Sister Kinghorn.  Right:  Rebecca & Principal Mika Lolo, Karla

We have both been a little under the weather over the weekend; hence, a later than usual post. 

MISCELLANEOUS: 

A shell Ron found & cleaned up.