Parent, educator workshop planned
Hawaii Learning Resource presents a parent and educator workshop, “The Functions of Working Memory and Executive Control” from 9 a.m. to noon March 28 at Kanu o ka Aina located at 64-1043 Hiiaka St., Waimea.
The workshop will explore the topic of working memory and its relationship to the executive function process. Research shows a high correlation between working memory and success in school. Working memory is the ability of the brain to hold onto facts while actively using the information to do an activity. Weak working memory can impact academic functioning such as math computation, reading comprehension, written expression, following multi-step directions, attention and organization/study skills.
Darlene Robertson, professional development director at Assets School will present the workshop. Assets School is a private school in Honolulu whose mission is to provide a place for gifted and/or dyslexic children, which provides an individualized, integrated learning environment.
There is no fee to attend this workshop, however, registration is required. Register at hawaiilearningresource.org, or contact Hawaii Learning Resource at info@hawaiilearningresource.org or 885-9318.
The workshop is funded by grants from the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association and Young Brothers Ltd.
Tutors sought for Homework Lab
Volunteers and tutors are being sought at Kealakehe Elementary School’s Homework Lab in the Kealakehe Public Housing. Church groups and community organizations can volunteer from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. The Homework Lab gives families a safe and enriching place for their children to spend time after school.
Contact Pohai Kirkland at Kealakehe Elementary School at 327-4345 for more information or to volunteer.
HPA student named National Merit Scholarship finalist
Harmony Graziano, a senior at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, has been named a finalist in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Graziano will continue in the competition for 7,600 National Merit scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered this spring. Graziano also has been named a candidate in the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
Graziano, the daughter of Paul Graziano and Sharon Snuggs of Kapaa, Kauai, is involved in theater and the performing arts at the school. She also is a member of the HPA varsity swimming and water polo teams and president of the Zephyr Literary Club, which produces the school’s annual literary magazine.
The selection of Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 finalists is in progress. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2015 will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July.