Makawao Elementary School, whose graduates often go on to Kalama, also held an appreciation luncheon for staff. Picket captain Elizabeth DeLyon said she used monetary donations given to teachers during the strike to pay for sandwiches, salad, strawberries, whipped cream and other goodies served up during the lunch. It was a time for all of us to say thank you to each other. DeLyon said there were a lot of emotions that surfaced during the strike, including fear, sadness, anxiety and even anger. But we never faltered.
Most teachers seem to be happy, satisfied.
With the teachers finally back in their classrooms, Makawao School officials on Wednesday held an initial staff meeting to cover goals for the rest of the year. He said he cautioned teachers that they need to be careful not to overload their students. In addition, the Makawao staff decided to continue to offer a well-rounded curriculum so creative movement, music and art would not be cut back for the sake of reading, writing and math. Anderson said he plans to send a note to families to outline a plan of action for the rest of the year. Kalama Intermediate plans to do the same.