About the Ka’ōhao School ‘Ohana (KSO)
The Ka’ōhao School ‘Ohana is an organization that was founded in 2012 for charitable and educational purposes with the following objectives: to support Ka’ōhao School in its efforts to educate its students by promoting volunteerism and parental involvement; to build a partnering atmosphere and enhance communications between school staff, the Governing Board, parents, students and the surrounding community; to promote programs that result in excellence and achievement at the individual and school level; to raise funds to provide for the above.
In Recent Years, the KSO has Provided:
Shade Structure Covering the Basketball Court
Outdoor Stage
Funding for our Papa ‘Ike Hawai’I Instructor
A/C Installation in All Classrooms
Updated Technology for Classroom Enrichment
Shade Tents and Greenhouse for Garden
Shade Umbrellas for Lunch Seating
Speakers for PE Lessons
Self Defense Classes for Students
Programmable Robots for STEM Learning
Support of Student Council, Jr. Police Officer & Teacher Appreciation Programs
100’s of Classroom Volunteer Hours to Enhance Instruction & Support Teachers
Assistance in School-wide Family Fun Events to Promote Reading, Math, Science, Fitness, and Fun
Coordination of the Campus Campout, Fall Carnival, Annual Ka’ōhao School Fundraiser, and Teacher Appreciation Week
Membership Perks:
Quarterly General Meetings to Stay Informed & Connect with the Ka’ōhao School ‘Ohana & School Director
Ability to Vote on which Projects to Initiate/Fund
Opportunity to Submit Questions & Comments in Advance
Meeting Minutes emailed Directly to Members
Opportunity to Positively Influence your Child’s Education & Enrich their School Experience
2019/2020 KSO Board Members
President: Kristen Ball – KSOpresident@gmail.com
Vice President: Christina Millard – KSOVP1@gmail.com
Vice President 2: Sylvie Rusay – KSOVP2@gmail.com
Treasurer: Mary Greaney – KSOtreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary: Algela Xoinis – KSOsecretary@gmail.com
Membership: Natasha Skoberla – KSOmembership@gmail.com