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A LETTER FROM OUR KE KULA ʻO PIʻILANI BOARD PRESIDENT
Aloha kākou,
I hope you are all doing as well as possible given the situation we find ourselves in. I’m beginning to think that those deemed “Essential,” the folks going out into the world to keeping it going for the rest of us who have the luxury of sheltering in place, are potentially realizing an existence that is more “sacrificial.” My point is that these folks, especially our healthcare workers, food providers, and first responders are really our heroes at this point in time and should be revered.
I’d also like to thank Kahu Kekai, Kumu Kehani, Kumu Mahie, Kumu Pohai, Limahana Misha, Kākāʻōlelo Kōnane, and everyone else helping to keep our school going. I’m proud to see that we are keeping in touch as a school ‘ohana and continue to deliver education to our keiki in this trying time. I realize that we are all adjusting to this new life at a distance, and I know some have more barriers to this than others. But everyone please know that your team of educators are working tirelessly to keep your keiki and ‘ohana growing and thriving.
As the reality of what we’re dealing with sets in, and it seems more likely than not that COVID-19 will affect us for a while, Ke Kula ‘O Pi’ilani has decided to extend its physical school closure indefinitely. This means that we are not setting a return-to-campus date or an end date for our distance learning program. We will continue on this path of delivering remote education, essentially taking the tact of preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. If the situation changes for the best, then it will be easy to bring operations back up quickly in ʻĪao. But if things don’t improve, we will be ready as an organization to enrich our haumāna under any circumstance.
Please reach out to me directly with concerns by calling (808) 276-5293 or brycethayer@gmail.com.
Lastly, I’d like to recognize everyone who is having an especially hard time economically. I know that there’s a lot being done with the CARES Act and other government andP social programs helping those affected, but it’s still a scary time. For anyone experience hardship, whether it be financial or even social, please know that the entire Ke Kula ‘O Pi’ilani community stands with you. Do not hesitate to reach out to me, to Kahu Kekai, or to other ‘ohana to let people know that you need help. Mai hilahila, no be shy!
Mahalo, Bryce Thayer Pelekikena, Hui Hoʻokahua ʻo Piʻilani
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