2024 BOOKGIVING
DKAFF Book Giving is another way for teachers to get books for their children. Our donors, chose specific teachers to receive books and this is the result for 2024.
Recipients:
Fern Elementary: 2nd- Arakawa, Jambaro, Taboada and Nojo. 1st- Carr. Nitta and Belmoro. K -Arakaki and Kagesa. PK: Kaa and Mijata.
Kalihi Elementary: 2nd-Shira and Wong
King Kaumualii Elementary: 2nd Marvek, Arakaki, Umakosh, Nitta, Tabonair. 1st- Sandrine, Casseler, Yamamotoya and Taylor.
Lihikai Elementary: PK- Sagano. K-Haia. K- Gouldburn. 1st- Okeuchi, Ramos, Sniffen, Real, Bisera, Fronda. 2nd- Gibuena, Isagawa, Domingo, Bugler, and Orikasa.
Makaha Elementary: PK- Lenchanka and Milligan. K- Laa, Dennis, Bennett Kamaka-Ramos, and Honda. 1st- Iwanaka and Calbero. 2nd- Gilbreath, Andres and Yagi.
Maunaloa Elementary: 5th and 6th- Esaniola. 4th- Fernandez 3rd- Kaulia, 1st & 2nd Bicoy. K- Turah,. and PK- Mollena.
Waikoloa Elementary: 2nd- Cresencia Ker and Mante. 3rd- Unbedacht and Salgado.
Waimanalo Elementary: PK- Clayton and Iwaishi. K- Wilson and Elman. 1st- Nagaki and Kaneshro,. 2nd- Elmasri and Wong. 3rd- Clayton.
Stamping Books for kids
Mahalo to the 12 students of the Pre-Medical Association at the University of Hawaii who helped to stamp books as part of service to our community. GO! READ
Making A Difference Near and Far
In July, Dayna Santos and her son Regan read to ABCD children in Batavia, New York. The kids enjoyed Regans story so much, they couldn’t help but give him A BiiiiiiG hug.!! Mahalo Kolleen for always welcoming our readers!
Dayna continued the giving for kids at Kilauea and Hanalei Schools on the island of Kauai. Mahalo Ms. Sara D.
Mahalo Dayna and Regan for being part of the giving and making an impact on these young minds!1 GO! READ
Time with Dr. Akaka
Dr. Gerard Akaka met with the DHS Foster Grandparent Program to talk about What a physician would want his patients to know.- the importance of planning ahead and having an advance directive. Thank you Dr. Akaka for making time to meet with our seniors.
Maemae Literacy Week
To celebrate National Reading Month, volunteers read to over 300 kids in grades K, 1 and 2 at Maemae EL. Mahalo Sandra, Moana, Mercedes and Catherine for taking time out of your schedule! GO! READ Maemae
Community Day at Camp Erdman
Volunteers participated in the YMCA Community Day at Camp Erdman on Sunday, March 10 that attracted families from all over the island. They engaged guests with literacy activities and also distributed books. Mahalo to Jennifer Holmberg YMCA community Director and 89ner for organizing this wonderful event. Mahalo to Catherine, Cobyn and Madison for your help this day.
Mahalo Soldiers from USARPAC
February's Make Ready Volunteer Event was held at Pearl Ridge Elementary School on Thursday, 22 February. U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Shafter and Brenda Casimero read to nine classes serving 170 children. Mahalo to SSGT Fortuna team of readers from USARMY USARPAC.
