Ohana: 1.) Web definitions [oh hah nah] - Family, immediate and/or extended. Extremely important in Hawaiian culture. We consider you part of our Ohana. 2.) Being a member of our ‘ohana is: • fostering and developing a healthy lifestyle for our children; • exploring ways of giving back to the larger community; • giving our children a physically and emotionally safe educational setting; • teaching them core values; • sharing with other parents a high value placed on character traits of integrity, honesty and respect for others and property; • grasping the full meaning of civility and not exposing children to foul and vulgar language or rude and calloused behavior; • nurturing each individual child • having or sons or daughters understand and appreciate aesthetic values of art, music and drama; • experiencing and understanding team work on a personal level; • knowing that academics have rigor and motivate students to extend themselves beyond their own perceived abilities; • working towards limitless dreams for the future of our children; • comprehending the sacrifices of others that give children the opportunity to receive a quality of life and education and frredom; • understanding the demands of self-discipline, compassion, and empathy; • appreciating and celebrating the differences and contributions of others; • developing a wide range of talents and skills through extraordinary experiences; • striving for excellence in everything we do; • being a contributing member of something larger than ourselves; • understanding that discipline, when necessary, is a form of caring and loving; • committing to the stewardship of the aina (earth); and • recognizing community members for caring and extending themselves for others.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 05:36:16 +0000
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