Week 6: July 5-11, 2026
Quote of the week:
“I am a firm believer that my country has given me many opportunities. Having served our country in uniform to protect our freedoms, it is my hope that the younger generations will serve our country as well. Whether it be serving as a civil servant, or volunteering in their community, it is important to give back to our nation, for she has given us so much.” ~ Daniel K. Inouye, US Senator & Captain of the 442nd RCT
Wednesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Stacey Hayashi
Stacey Hayashi is an author, filmmaker, software engineer, fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her graphic novel, Journey of Heroes, chronicles the sacrifices and bravery of the 100th Battalion and 442nd RCT. Stacey's work preserves and honors the story of Japanese American WWII Veterans.
Journey of Heroes
The Journey of Heroes chronicles the WWII experiences of Japanese American soldiers, focusing on their loyalty, perseverance, and courage while their families were unjustly interned. It highlights the bravery of these soldiers, who became some of the most decorated in U.S. military history.
The Story of Lucy
This true story tells the adventures Lucy had with the 442nd Combat Regime during WWII after her adoption in 1944.
Commemorate the Spirit of America as we join people across our nation reading the Declaration of Independence. It will be the 250th anniversary of its first public reading. Summer Reading Challenge Librarians, Michelle Panida & Dori Seatriz will broadcast the live reading through a special live session. Represent Hawaii & add your family's location to the map!
Visit the Hawaii America250 site to remember the historical events that led up to the Declaration of Independence, to Live Aloha & see how the commission is spreading "a little aloha around the world." Add some local America's 250th celebrations to your family's calendar! Join us as we tune in to the reading of the Declaration of Independence!
Learn more about the Declaration of Indepence!
✏️ Creative Activity - Due by July 15th
Design a Supportive Pet Coaster!!
Directions:
If submitting a drawing:
Get a blank 4 inch by 4 inch square piece of white paper.
Draw a picture of your supportive pet.
Trace your drawing with a black marker.
Use colored markers to color in your picture.
If you want to write a name on your picture, please write the name in a dark color for it to print clearly. DO NOT write words too close to the edge of the paper.
Take a clear picture of your drawing and upload it to the Submission Form to submit your image. (Recommended to submit a PNG or JPEG file.)
If submitting a photo:
Upload a clear photo of your supportive pet to the Submission Form to submit your image. (Recommended to submit a PNG or JPEG file.)
(*If you do not have a Google/Gmail account, please email the image to: terry.holck@k12.hi.us along with the student name and school)
Sample Coaster
📚 Books of the Week
🔍 Explore More 🔎
In Stacey Hayashi’s book, “The Story of Lucy”, Lucy plays an important role by supporting and helping the soldiers. Let’s take a closer look at how animals support us and how we can in turn support them.
🌴 Hawaiian Word of the Week
Fearless, brave, bold, courageous.