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‘Ewa Beach Middle School Focuses On Mental, Social Well-being For Students
kind of like the fun teachers,” says Igarashi with a smile. “We are the ones that students love going to class with or we’re their favorite classes ... whether it be creating hands-on stuff like making coasters, creating videos with the media department, focusing on art therapy, diet and nutrition with home econom- ics, mental health and physical health with P.E. I feel like this is where a lot of the electives would shine. This is where our passion is, is getting these kids to understand how important understanding your well-being is, especially right now.”
(Right) Part of‘Ilima Intermediate’s pledge to Blue Zones Project Hawai‘i included creating off-campus physical activities for students, which it had already been implementing, like at a pre-pandemic field trip to Kualoa Ranch and Reserve. (Left) Murals were also a part of the mission, which showcase the area’s history and heritage.
PHOTOS COURTESY ‘ILIMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Now boasting a Blue Zones badge, which will garner finan- cial help as well as community outreach, the Fort Weaver Road middle school plans to highlight what’s important during these challenging times.
demic has put a hinder on that or taken it away, we’re realiz- ing getting them to pay attention in school, or getting them to even log on internet-wise, would not get us anywhere to see if they’re mentally healthy and understand what’s going on.”
“Right now, the priority is social and emotional help,” shares Igarashi. “Then, once we get that up to par, we can fo- cus on the diet and nutrition and physical well-being of it all.
“It is truly a partnership between students, facility and staff,” shares vice principal Oscar Ramiscal. “The elective department is the first to become an authentic learning and authentic community involvement with parents and commu- nity legislators.
“As teachers, we’re finding it hard to connect with our stu- dents and connect with each other. In a normal year where COVID wouldn’t exist, kids would say the best part of school is hanging out with their friends,” she adds. “Because the pan-
“It’s very helpful and we’re making sure our students learn the history of our community.”
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