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GRIFFINGAZETTE
American Renaissance AcademyKapolei, Hawaii
P: 808.682.7337F: 808.682.7336
W: www.arahawaii.org
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Welcome to our first issue of the Griffin Gaze5e. As we end our first quarter and start our second quarter, <me reminds us that we are moving forward quickly into the 2011-‐12 school year. I would like to extend a hearGelt Mahalo for your ongoing support. The success of our children relies on a strong partnership between our administra<on, faculty and our ‘Ohana (you). It truly takes a village to raise a child; we appreciate the opportunity to work as part of your extended ‘Ohana to ensure that your child receives an excep<onal educa<on that is challenging, nurturing and commi5ed to excellence. I commend our great staff, volunteer parents, administrators, and especially our faculty for the many
hours of hard work and dedica<on they give to the school and our students on a daily basis. As we always say, ARA truly believes in the “learning team” concept. The “learning team” is comprised of our staff, volunteers, administrators, students, teachers, and parents. Parents, you play a major role in the “learning team.” I encourage all of you to be involved with your students, and their teachers during these most forma<ve years of their lives. Building a strong, everlas<ng founda<on of knowledge is key to the future success of our children. I look forward to sharing all of the exci<ng news about ARA in our upcoming edi<ons of the Griffin Gaze5e!
Welcome to our first issue
Dr. Kelly TanizakiTrustee & CEO
MESSAGE FROM THE PTG PRESIDENT
Aloha all and welcome back to a new school year. We are off to a great start at ARA with our PTG. I would like to thank all the parents, teachers and student council members for coming to our meeting this month. If you did not make it just remember that we meet every month on the third Wednesday at 5pm. Any changes to scheduled meetings will be posted in the school calendar on Sycamore. The first teen night was a great success The dance contest was awesome, with so many great dancers it was very hard to pick the winner. The big news for the first school quarter has been the long awaited expansion into the new phase II upstairs
wing. The current focus is the new science lab. We are in the process of installing the plumbing, lab tables, and gas lines. We hope to be completed before the Thanksgiving break. This has been a lot of work from our PTG volunteer members, ARA faculty and staff, and Oellien Pacific, Llc. to make this transition happen. I would like to thank all of you for your hard work and relentless determination in making this expansion a success!!! I look forward to meeting the many new faces of ARA on campus and at our next PTG meeting.
Daimon HudsonTrustee & PTG President
of the Griffin Gazette
The big news for the first school quarterhas been the expansions of the new phase II upstairs wing
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
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GRIFFINGAZETTE
HOT OFF THE PRESS 2
PROUD TO BE A GRIFFIN 4
WHO’S WHO @ ARA 5
WELCOME 6
RESPICE “LEARN FROM THE PAST” 7
PROSPICE “LOOK TO THE FUTURE” 8
GRIFFIN SPOTLIGHTS 9
INTERVIEWS 10
ARA STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2011-12 11
STUDENT FEATURE TOPIC 12
SPECIAL MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS 14
RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN 15
ARA ANNOUNCEMENTS 16
IN THIS ISSUE
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Dr. Kelly TanizakiTrustee & Chief
Executive Officer
Jeffrey BeckmanChief Financial
Officer
Dawn Ono-Pudiquet
Office Manager
Candace Christiansen
Pre-Kindergarten
Alisa TuliauKindergarten
Tamara Baldwin1st Grade
Chris Okumoto2nd Grade
GeeMee Ige3rd Grade &
MS Art
Robin Fletcher4th, 5th Grade &
Spanish
Carol Bendell-Wiers
LS & HS Art
Leanna ChewMath & Language
Arts
Chris LoweMusic & FAME
Co-Director
Philip Amer Kelly FAME Instructor
Wendi RosalScience
Yuko ShellkoJapanese
Patricia SuhsLanguage Arts
Virgil TanizakiMath & Social
Studies
Gavin VintaDrama & FAME
Co-Director
Wayne HirakawaIT Services &
Computer Technology
David SuhsAssociate
Administrator & History
Miya HuangMandarin
OUR ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY
PROUD TO BE A GRIFFIN
Cindy MontgomeryDirector of
College Counseling
These are the many faces of our 2011-12 administration and faculty that you may see at the ARA campus. Faculty members are well educated and professionally active in the on-going development of their own skills and knowledge. Our faculty members are also very active beyond the classrooms, some being involved in their own community groups, non-profits and professional organizations. Whether active in the lives of their students, school, or in the community the commonality of our faculty is that they all love working with children and are passionate about education. Our faculty members have the commitment to work diligently to contribute to the success of your child’s educational needs and aspirations. ARA prides itself on continuing to foster the “learning team” concept of the school, the student, and the ‘Ohana. It is through this “learning team” that will enable each student to go forward with knowledge and confidence.
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Founder & TrusteesKenneth TanizakiDr. Kelly TanizakiDaimon Hudson
Board of GovernorsKenneth Tanizaki, FounderCharles M. Beeck, Jr., Chairman of the BoardThomas M. Dunn, Legal AdvisorLaurie Chesney, TreasurerDenise Asuncion, SecretaryKristian Lei, Member at LargeAugie & Kim Tulba, Members at Large
AdministrationDr. Kelly Tanizaki, Chief Executive OfficerJeffrey Beckman, Chief Financial OfficerDr. Janelle Akuna, Chief Operations OfficerDawn Ono-Pudiquet, Office ManagerDavid Suhs Associate Administrator
Parent Teacher Group (PTG) Daimon Hudson, PresidentElaine Peters, Vice PresidentAmy Zizzi, SecretaryLorraine McNeal, Treasurer
American Renaissance Academy
Bldg #1 Lexington AvenuePO Box 75357
Kapolei, HI 96707T: 808.682.7337F: 808.682.7336
W:www.arahawaii.org
For advertising information [email protected]
WHO’S WHO @ ARA
OELLIEN PACIFICConstruction Management & Development LIC BC #28393
2176 Lauwiliwili Street #12 | Kapolei, Hawaii 96707www.oellienpacific.com | 808.682.7337
James Oellien | Kenneth Tanizaki | Daimon Hudson
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YOU HUNGRY ? Don’t forget to order your school lunch
www.arahawaii.org/youhungry
Welcome TO OUR NEWEST ‘OHANA
The ‘Ohana of American Renaissance Academy (ARA), our Board of Governors, Administration, Faculty and Staff extend a warm and cordial aloha to our newest additions to the ARA ‘Ohana. It is our wish to see you and your keiki grow with our school ‘Ohana.
Pre-KindergartenAzdenMaci
KaetlynKekoa
KindergartenBlaiseBella
DanielAna
1st GradeNoah
Melsum
2nd GradeLukeCyrus
3rd GradeArinAria
5th GradeLainey
6th GradeEmmaIsabelle
Zuri
7th GradeAngelKaylaRomyKaitlynLogan
9th GradeDeanna-Jade
AdrienBraydonNicolette
11th GradeKyle
Caleb
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A GREAT START TO 2011-12
RESPICE “LEARN FROM THE PAST” | 2010-11 SPOTLIGHT
• Welcoming our first licensed and certified Pre-Kindergarten class for three and four year olds
• Launching the School for the Performing Arts (FAME) Program and a second campus in Kalaeloa to offer enrichment programs for our students and members of the greater community
• Receiving a 3-year accreditation from Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Starting an organic garden with future ‘Go Green’ initiatives
• Completing two major fundraising events - the ‘Roaring 20’s Casino Night‘, Sunset@ARA featuring Augie T (Mahalo, Augie!), the proceeds of which will provide financial assistance to over 70% of the ARA student body
• Successful Theater Productions of The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Best of Grease
• Graduations for Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten, Fifth Grade and End of Year Awards
• Celebrating our first class of graduating seniors. All of our seniors have been accepted to 4-year colleges and universities and were jointly offered over $1 million dollars in scholarships and financial aid
• Placing in swimming events in Hawaii, California, Virginia, Washington and Canada, each time progressing to higher levels of competition
We had an exciting 2010-11 school year at American Renaissance Academy. A few of our most noteworthy milestones include:
• Campus beautification partnership project with the US Navy Commander Selects assisting with beautification of the front grounds, garden area, sealing of the deck, picnic tables and pool deck
• New Apple Computer Technology Lab with 16 iMac computers
• Acquisition of the new Phase II wing which includes additional rooms for Art, Language Arts, Spanish, Computer Technology Lab, Science Lab, Administrative Office of the CEO and Business Office
• Added School Library, College Counseling Office, Admissions Office, Teacher’s Work Room
• Development of new programs such as Study & Testing Skills, additional Computer
Technology Classes and expanding the Mandarin Language Class to grades Kindergarten through Grade 5
• School facility improvements including upgrades to technology infrastructure and new science lab
• Student Recycling Initiatives• Receipt of our very first grant from The Pettus
Foundation towards the early learning program expansion
• FAME Program performances at the Hawaii Children and Youth Day 2011, Grand opening of the Makeke Farmer’s Market at Kapolei HS, Lion’s Club Kapolei Annual Breakfast, Kapolei Commons School Promotion
Our Administration, Faculty, Staff, and many PTG volunteers worked hard over the summer on professional development, curriculum enhancements, and overall campus beautification. Our 2011-12 school year at ARA has been a warm welcome back to school. Our year has only begun and we accomplished much in such a short time. A few noteworthy events include:
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Tuesday, November 1 ::1st Day of 2nd Quarter Begins
Week of November 1 - 4 :: Spirit Week
Thursday, November 3 :: Senior Ring Ceremony & NHS & NJHS Inductions
Friday, November 4 ::Flu Shots & Early Release Friday | 3:30pm
Monday, November 7 ::School Picture Make Up Day
Tuesday, November 8 ::Ring Ordering | Current Junior Class
Week of November 7 - 10 :: SAT10 Testing
Wednesday, November 9 ::Invisible Children Presentation
Friday, November 11 ::Veteran’s Day Holiday | No School
Saturday, November 12 ::SAT Testing
Wednesday, November 16 ::ARA PTG Meeting | 5pm
Friday, November 18 ::Teen Night 6 -10pm
Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25 :: Thanksgiving Break | No School
The Hawaii All-State Marching Band (HASMB) - "NA KOA ALI’I" was formed in April 2002 as a special private performing organization. The group is opened to representative(s) from each public and private schools that has an instrumental/band music and performing arts program in the state of Hawaii; giving the participants opportunities and experiences that they would not otherwise have. The Na Koa Ali’i had wowed audiences in their first appearance at Macy’s in 2005 and is the only band of ten bands invited to perform in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Band directors and teachers have been invited to select members from their schools to participate in this unique organization. American Renaissance Academy is proud to have four student ambassadors, Mahea Sim-Tulba (6th Grade), Courtney Pudiquet (7th Grade), Sunema Gibney (11th Grade) & Cassidy Peters (12th Grade) who will be traveling to Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York along with over 400 performers, 250 accompany travelers, and thirty staff members from the islands of O’ahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawai’i. Watch for them LIVE as they represent ARA and the State of Hawaii during the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
PROSPICE “LOOK TO THE FUTURE” | UPCOMING EVENTS
ARA NOVEMBER EVENT FEATURE
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GRIFFIN SPOTLIGHTS
ABIGAIL CASTROUPPER SCHOOL
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Her nominating teachers said: Abbie is an excellent example in class, exhibiting maturity and diligence in her work. She is always eager to help calm other students when they seem upset or confused. She is polite and is always striving to improve and achieve. She is positive and often looks for other students' good qualities. Another teacher described her as always giving 110% in her group work during class and her assignments. She seeks to help when needed. She pushes herself to be the best she can be. She was described in five words: Hard Working-Motivated-Positive-Solid.
ARIN KIMLOWER SCHOOL
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Her nominating teacher said: She learns very quickly in large part to her ability to focus. She has a natural enthusiasm for learning new things and is always very well behaved. Arin is an example of what diligence and discipline combined with ARA's unique learning environment can do for students. She was described in three words as: Disciplined-Studious-Positive
WENDI ROSALTEACHER OF THE MONTH
Wendi is the Academic Student Affairs Coordinator and Science Instructor. She has been a part of the ARA Faculty since 2008.
Wendi has been selected for the first 2011-12 Teacher of the Month Awardfor having demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the school, students, parents and fellow staff members.
Chili’s Bar & Grill - KapoleiProud Sponsor of the American
Renaissance Academy’s October Student of the Month
Chili's Grill and Bar of Hawaii, Kapolei Location is sponsoring the American Renaissance Academy
(ARA) Student of the Month. Each month Chili’s, Kapolei will be
providing $20 gift certificates to each of the winning students, one lower
school and one upper school. Chili's is excited about their support of ARA
and local schools in particular to recognize student excellence.
Mr. Mark Potter, Chili's District
Director, was on hand to award the first ARA Students' of the Month on
Monday, October 24. He spoke of the importance of students applying what they are learning inside and outside the classroom for future success.
Chili’s Bar & Grill - Kapolei590 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707(808) 693-8722
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NOVEMBER INTERVIEWS
Each issue of the Griffin Gazette will feature student interviews of our administration, faculty, staff and volunteers.
GeeMee Ige | 3rd Grade | Student Council & NHS and NJHS Advisor Interview by Malik Adeniji, 8th Grade
What organizations are you adviser to? I am adviser for the National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Student Government, and co-adviser for the school yearbook.
Since when were you adviser to these organizations? I was adviser to NHS, NJHS, and Student Government since last year, and co-adviser for the yearbook this year.
What are your visions for these organizations? My vision is for all students to be involved and to be able and capable of doing great things at American Renaissance Academy (ARA). This would include students learning to be cooperative learners, promoting self-confidence, and lastly, community service.
Any other comments? I believe all kids at ARA can achieve above their expectations regardless of whether they are affiliated with any club or not.
Chris Okumoto | 2nd Grade Interview by Rachel Imlay, 9th Grade
Where were you before you came to ARA? “Right before this, I was a tutoring coordinator for Tutor Hawaii. Before that I was at Aiea High School, and before that I was at a school called Christian Academy.”
What do you think about the education? “Solid education, from what I understand is getting stronger. At the same time, we can get even better.”
How many grades/classes do you teach? “I teach one grade and five classes, including science classes and SAT Preparatory.
Why are you always smiling? “I’ve always been a smiler. Ever since kindergarten. But also because God has been awesome.”
How does it feel teaching older students and younger students? “The truth is, I’m more comfortable teaching older students. But teaching the younger kids is getting more and more comfortable.”
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ARA STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2011-12
Officers of the Student Government at American Renaissance Academy (ARA) were recently voted in. Currently, the officers are busy planning the upcoming year events with fun filled activities, including the upcoming Haunted House and Halloween Surprise Bags. The Student Government is a great way to find and develop potential student leaders. Council members are the voices of other students in the school. The elected member becomes the connection between students and administration. Elected members are often in-charge of organizing events on campus, service projects, and fundraising. All students at American Renaissance Academy are encouraged to join in on the many future planned events. Students may also contact elected members to help out. Student Council Advisor this year is Mrs. GeeMee Ige along with Mr. David Suhs as co-advisor. For any questions, comments, and ideas please email Mrs. Ige or contact one of the members. Go Griffins!!!
2011-12 Student Council Executive Board
Cassidy Peters - PresidentAndy Wiers - Vice President
Cody Porter - SecretarySamuel Castro - Treasurer
Class PresidentsHeather Clark - 12th Grade Caleb Imlay - 11th Grade
Derek Tanizaki-Hudson - 10th Grade Gabrielle Mason - 9th Grade Kiana Thomas - Middle School
Lower School Representative
Aubree Aiwohi, 4th Grade
Cassidy PetersPresident
Andy WiersVice-President
Cody PorterSecretary
Samuel CastroTreasurer
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English 9 and 10 students, as a prelude to the short story, “The Interlopers” were asked to do a quick write activity about conflicts: why conflicts happen and why they sometimes last for so long. The protagonists in the story, “The Interlopers” harbored so much hatred for one another which was started by their grandfathers, but in the end, this hatred was resolved by unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. Here are some of the students’ views on the subject of conflict:
NOVEMBER STUDENT FEATURE | CONFLICT
by Samantha Beck, 9th Grade
There are many conflicts in the world, there’s always been and will always be. There are many conflicts big and small, whether it’s just a small fight at home or a war. Conflict can be started by many things, for instance, things like mistrust, misinformation, religion, and selfishness. I believe that conflict can be ended as fast as
it’s started, but what prevents it a lot of times is pride. Pride is basically ego. When a person creates a conflict and turns out to be wrong, he or she may or may not apologize because he or she is afraid it will hurt his or her pride. Many wars have been started by arrogant, prejudiced people like Hitler. Hitler was persuasive enough to turn everyone against Jews, though all
they wanted was peace. I don’t believe that everyone in the world will ever truly be at peace with each other. There has always been and there always will be, but I do hope that the conflicts to come will not be as tragic and disastrous as those in the past.
by Rachel Imlay, 9th Grade
There have been many conflicts throughout history. A lot of conflict is based around race or ethnicity. For example, Adolf Hitler caused a major war because he thought people with blonde hair and blue eyes would make a perfect nation; and that didn’t include Jewish people. Another form of conflict would be conflict based around family, or conflict caused by love. An example of this would be “The Titanic.” Jack was a man of not much wealth, whereas Rose and her family were very wealthy. This did not stop them from falling in love, yet it made her alienated from her family. Another love that tore apart two families would be Romeo’s and Juliet’s. Their families were rivals in a sense, and they had to sneak around in order for their families to not find out and become upset with them. Much like Hitler, others in history have caused conflicts
because of race. One example of this would be the events that happened between Pocahontas, her people the Algonquians, and the English explorers who came to the “New World”, and is modern day Virginia. The Englishmen had strong opinions about the natives; they thought that they were savages. The captain of their ship, John Smith, was especially threatening towards the natives. But instead of finding the savages he was expecting, he found the young, beautiful Pocahontas. She showed him the land and how wonderful it was, even without giant gold mines and large colonies. The two of them eventually kissed, and one of John’s crew members, a white man, saw them and ended up killing one of the warrior’s from Pocahontas’s tribe. Due to this, Smith was to be killed, but Pocahontas sacrificed herself for him, and in turn, Smith sacrificed himself for Pocahontas’s father.
Another example would be slave trade and the Civil War. In the North was freedom, and in the South was slavery for African-Americans. The two sides got into a conflict about whether there should be slavery or not, and in the end, the Confederacy, or the eleven states in the North, surrendered and slavery was outlawed everywhere. There have been many conflicts in the past, and in the present. Love, race, religion, and of course, different opinions are just a few examples of things that start conflicts. But as we will learn in other classes and from our experiences, history repeats itself, so I expect there to be more conflict in the future. After all, peace is only achieved through conflict, or when we agree to disagree.
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by Derek Tanizaki-Hudson, 10th Grade
Most people have an argument about something in their lives, whether it be over who gets to ride shotgun or who gets the last cookie out of the jar. Most people have experienced these types of arguments, but some go to the extreme and end up having
wars over it. Jews and Muslims for example, have been at war for thousands of years, arguing and fighting over who has the piece of holy land. This feud has taken a toll on friends, families, and even countries. This thought was put into someone’s mind that this piece of land is so important, so they wanted it. But what happens when someone gets the new toy?
Someone else wants it, but in this case there’s only one so they have been at war to get this piece of land. At the end of the day, when you think about it, all that’s really happening is that these two high powering guys have big egos and don’t care what’s happening to all of their people and other countries as well.
by Cody Porter, 10th Grade
A perfect example that represents conflict over many generations is the Americans and the Africans. It all started many years ago when we enslaved Africans to do all of our work. Even though it became illegal to do so we still had problems with segregation. A big problem that occurred then was the K.K.K. (Ku
Klux Klan). African-Americans where basically ignored. They would only be able to ride in the back of the bus and use different bathrooms and stuff like that. Eventually, they (the African-Americans) got tired of being mistreated, ignored, and pushed around. A man named Martin Luther King stood up to the madness and made a speech. It was called, “I Have a Dream”. It
touched many people’s hearts but yet he was murdered shortly after. Then after that happened segregation became illegal and it was hoped that all shall be treated equally. But still to this day, even though it is illegal, people still discriminate each other. So in conclusion, even though people know it’s wrong they still do it because it has been going on for so long.
NOVEMBER STUDENT FEATURE TOPIC | CONFLICT CONTINUED
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SPECIAL MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS
Special Thanks to our sponsors featured in our November Issue. Please support the business that support American
Renaissance Academy.Aiwohi Bros. Trucking & Heavy Hauling(808) 668-4285
Augie & Kim Tulbawww.augiet.com
Azul Pool & Lawn ServicesMarshall Dumadag, Owner808.384.2080www.azul-hawaii.com
Hawaiian Paradise CoffeeJean-Claude Drui, Owner808.682.4422 | 800.925.9226www.hawaiianparadisecoffee.com
HiAlarm.com808.808.395.3765www.hialarm.com
KeaPeters.comBrittany Peters, Graphic Designer808.864.0215www.keapeters.com
Oellien Pacific, Llc.Construction Management & Development LIC BC #28393James Oellien, Kenneth Tanizaki & Daimon Hudson808.682.5860www.oellienpacific.com
P&J Party RentalsPerry & Leslie Mason, Owner808.672.8750www.pandjpartyrentals.org
Power Cleaning ServicesJaime Perez, Owner 808.741.1586
Romeo Collado Photography808.387.9022www.romeophotohawaii.com
Tropical Roofing & Raingutters, Inc.Charles Beeck, President & Owner808.847.0030 | Honoluluwww.tropicalroofingandraingutters.com
IMAGINE YOUR AD HERE...
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Space is limited for the 2011-12 school year, so reserve your space today!
Please send an email to [email protected] for details.
P&J Party Rentals Tables, Tents, Chairs & More Perry & Leslie Mason, Owner
808.672.8750 | 808.343.8605 | 808.291.6563 [email protected]
www.pandjpartyrentals.org
Azul Pool & Lawn ServicesMarshall Dumadag, [email protected]
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RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN
Ingredients:bacon, cut into thin stripsonion, cut into small diceswiss chardpaprikacayenneapple cider vinegar
buttersalt and pepper(*tofu can be added to make it a complete meal. Use firm/extra firm cut into cubes and added with swiss chard)
Directions: 1. Remove stems from swiss chard and cut into thin pieces. 2. Cut leaves into large pieces3. Cook bacon over medium-low heat until almost crispy. 4. Drain off most of bacon fat5. Add onions and cook over medium heat until translucent6. Add swiss chard greens and stems7. Add a splash of vinegar, and about 1 tablespoon of butter
(more/less if desired)8. Season to taste with spices and continue cooking until greens are
wilted
Braised Swiss Chard with Bacon and Onionsby Virgil Tanizaki
Herb Vinaigrette Marinade by Virgil Tanizaki
*depending on how much chicken you are marinating the amount of vinaigrette needed will vary
Directions:1. zest and juice lemons2. Mix lemon juice and olive oil in a 1:3 ratio
(1/4 cup lemon juice:3/4 cup olive oil)3. Zest finely chop herbs and add to vinaigrette along with lemon zest,
minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes liberally season chicken with salt and pepper and pour vinaigrette over marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight (depending on cut of chicken)
Ingredients: oreganorosemarysagegarlic, mincedlemon
olive oilsalt and pepper*chickenoptional: thymeoptional: red pepper | crushed
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The Annual Food Drive is the Hawaii Foodbank’s largest fundraiser for both canned goods and monetary donations. The core of our mission at the Hawaii Foodbank is to ensure that no one in our ‘Ohana goes hungry. We are asking our ARA ‘Ohana to support the Hawaii Food Bank and its endeavors. As an incentive, from October 31-November 22 our students
will be participating in a grade competition. A Grade Level Winner will receive a Pizza Party, Ice Cream Party and TWO FREE Dress Days. Please visit Sycamore for more information.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Have you wondered “who” the photographer that has taken the beau<ful pictures of our students and campus life here at American Renaissance Academy (ARA) is? These pictures have been taken by volunteer parent, Romeo Collado, father of Lainey, 5th Grade & Romy, 7th Grade. Romeo Collado has been a professional photographer in the commercial adver<sing industry for over 19 years. Based in Hawai‘i, Romeo began his career in 1989 with Camera Hawai‘i which was once the largest commercial photo studio in the state. Romeo’s diverse experience is reflected in his excep<onal images and his ability to work with people, products and places. His long-‐<me career has brought him experience in both film photography and today’s modern high-‐end digital photography. Romeo’s photography has been featured in numerous publica<ons, catalogs, cook books and a variety of adver<sing media. He is best known for his ligh<ng techniques and ar<s<c styling. The apparently effortless grace of Romeo’s work is the result of his painstaking a5en<on to detail. Romeo takes pride in crea<ng breathtaking and <meless images. His focus is to provide clients with professional and prompt results in all projects, large or small.
Much apprecia<on is extended to Romeo for his <reless efforts in giving ARA the best of himself.
ARA ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to thank our Administration, Faculty, PTG volunteers, student council and performing arts students who came out to represent American Renaissance Academy (ARA) at our October 15th Open House. As a direct result of the great teamwork, we have had positive responses about our school. The admissions momentum is moving forward for the future 2012-2013 enrollment at our academy and spaces are filling quite quickly especially for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. We also have a few mid-semester enrollments joining us this November 2011. As a friendly reminder to our current ARA ‘Ohana with younger siblings, please start considering the admissions process as early as possible. Our availability is limited and on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information about the admissions process, please feel free to make an appointment or email us at [email protected].
ADMISSIONS 2012-13
GOT CANNED GOODS? GOT BOOKS?! Our new library is open and we would like to expand our collection. We are in need of your slightly used | good condition books, CD’s, and DVD’s that may want a new home. Please take a moment to go through your collection that may be taking up precious space in your residence. We will gladly provide a comfortable nook for your contributions. Please feel free to drop them off at our front desk during school hours.
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