Parker School seventh graders work on sketching kalo plants in Kihapai Hooulu, the school’s community garden. (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

MEDIA RELEASE

Parker Middle School held its “Unity Day” on Friday, Feb. 8. This was the second of three Unity Days (one per trimester), which are days designed to build camaraderie between the sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

The theme was “creating and appreciating art as a noble expression of the human spirit,” according to middle school Spanish teacher and Unity Day coordinator Melissa Lunchick.

Students spent the morning in a visual or performing art activity of their choice led by a visiting artist. They enjoyed mobile making, shrink art jewelry making, digital photography, henna tattoo art, and contemporary and hip hop dance.

In the afternoon, the entire middle school ventured to Kihapai Hooulu, the school’s community garden. Led by Garden Coordinator Jared David-Chapman, they spent time observing, sketching and writing about the kalo they had previously planted, thus integrating creativity with Hawaiian values, culture and sustainability.

The next Unity Day is April 12.

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