Everyone worked frantically to get everything ready for this special event. The weather was beautiful, the classrooms were ready, the floors were cleaned and mopped (again!), the audio system was ready, and the guests had arrived. The Blessing and Open House went well, and we were proud to showcase Phase II of our $33.2 million project, the 10-classroom building.
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| Governor and First Lady Ige with our student greeters |
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| The $6.6 million funding from the State was approved when Governor Ige was the State Senate Ways and Means Chairperson. State Senator Michelle Kidani who is now the Senate Education Committee chairperson was also instrumental in getting the funding for our project. |
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| Micah on the left served as the Master of Ceremonies for today's event. Colonel Richard Fromm spoke on behalf of US Army Garrison Hawaii and pledged their continued support to our schools. This project was a partnership between the military and our Department of Education. |
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| Vice Principal Agnes Leinau read the message from US Senator Mazie Hirono who was unable to attend today's event. We have a copy of her letter on our front counter in the administration building. |
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| Deputy Superintendent Stephen Schatz represented the Hawaii Department of Education. This was his first (hopefully not his last) visit to Hale Kula. |
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| This photo is a little dark. Brigadier General Brito and Colonel Fromm sit with our student greeters on our Feek furniture in the learning hub. |
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State Senator Kidani and Governor Ige with second grade teacher Mrs. Woods in her classroom
This afternoon, our families got to see the new classroom building for the first time during our Meet and Greet event. There were huge smiles and excited students and parents. They can't wait for the first day of school on Wednesday!
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