About the Kaʻōhao School ‘Ohana (KSO)
The Ka’ohao 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.
We invite you to join us in making this year the most creative and best year yet!
2022-2023 KSO Community Meetings
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KSO Tentative Events Calendar 2022-23JULYLunch for TeachersFriday, July 29thBack to School “Meet-and-Greet”Friday, July 29thAUGUSTBack to School Social & Square DanceSaturday, August 27thSEPTEMBERWellness DayWednesday, September 28thOCTOBERHalloween FairDate TBDNOVEMBER:Teacher Thanksgiving LuncheonDate TBDDECEMBER:Holiday Craft FairDate TBDJANUARYSTEM DayDate TBDFEBRUARYLove of Reading NightDate TBDMovie NightDate TBDMARCHTeacher Appreciation WeekDate TBDAPRILAuctionDate TBDEarth DayFriday, April 21MAYMay Day LeiDate TBDTeacher Appreciation CoffeeDate TBDField & Fun DayDate TBD
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2022-2024 KSO Board Members
Please email inquiries to ksoshannon@gmail.com or ksomembership@gmail.com, and we can forward your email to the relevant person. Mahalo.
POSITIONS (2-year Terms):
- President: Shannon Yarber
- Vice-President: Shannon Helchinger
- Treasurer: Amy Brislin
- Secretary: Hayley Peña
- Room Parent Coordinator: Kristina McCall
- Auction Chair: Mariana Potts
- Activities Director: Natasha Skoberla
- Events Manager: Danijela Hembal
- Membership Director: Adele Johnson
In Recent Years, the KSO has Provided:
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- 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