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	<title>The Renaissance Academy</title>
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	<description>Broadening Horizons - A non-profit afterschool education program in Aiea, Hawaii.</description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2011 Summer Programs Awards and Graduation Ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder to the participants of our summer programs. Our awards/graduation ceremony will be taking place...<a href="http://hawaiira.org/news/2011-summer-programs-awards-and-graduation-ceremony/" />(read more)</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/11AwardsProgram.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="209" align="left" />Just a reminder to the participants of our summer programs. Our awards/graduation ceremony will be taking place on <strong>Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 5PM</strong> at the academy. There will be a potluck after the event and we are asking all families to help contribute. If you have not signed up for the potluck yet, there is a sign-up sheet at the Academy. </p>
<p>This is a special event in which we celebrate the progress and achievements of our students over the summer. Family members are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing all of you there!</p>
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		<title>2011 Expression! Summer Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2011! The 2011 summer school program will be May 31-July 29, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses now includes exciting 4 week courses in...<a href="http://hawaiira.org/news/2011-expression-summer-programs/" />(read more)</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/11summer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="259" align="left" />Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2011! The 2011 summer school program will be May 31 - July 29, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses also includes exciting 4 week courses in Creative Writing and Digital Movie Making. Application deadline is <strong>May 9, 2011</strong>. We are also offering an early bird special this year - register by <strong>April 14, 2011</strong> and receive a 5% discount on our summer program tuition!</p>
<p>Our summer school is one of our most popular programs, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible because spaces fill up fast.  Please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can find complete information on all of our summer programs <a href="http://hawaiira.org/expression-summer-program/">here</a>. We look forward to spending a fulfilling summer with you!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/ra11summer-bro.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs brochure </a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/11summerregistration.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs application form</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/11summerflyer.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs flyer and share with friends and family</a></li>
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		<title>2011 Renaissance Academy Expression! Summer Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2011! Intensive afternoon courses as well as early registration and second child discounts!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/11summer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="259" align="left" />Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2011! The 2011 summer school program will be May 31 - July 29, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses also includes exciting 4 week courses in Creative Writing and Digital Movie Making. Application deadline is <strong>May 9, 2011</strong>. We are also offering an early bird special this year - register by <strong>April 14, 2011</strong> and receive a 5% discount on our summer program tuition!</p>
<p>Our summer school is one of our most popular programs, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible because spaces fill up fast.  Please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can find complete information on all of our summer programs <a href="http://hawaiira.org/expression-summer-program/">here</a>. We look forward to spending a fulfilling summer with you!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/ra11summer-bro.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs brochure </a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/11summerregistration.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs application form</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/11summerflyer.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2011 Expression! Summer Programs flyer and share with friends and family</a></li>
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		<title>2010 Fall Recess</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/news/2010-fall-recess/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10fall.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" align="left" />Information on The Renaissance Academy&#8217;s <a href="http://hawaiira.org/programs/school-intersession-recess/">2010 Fall Recess program</a> is now available. This year, our program will be from <strong>October 4 to October 8 as well as October 11 (a furlough day)</strong> with our normal morning session as well as an extended afternoon session. If you are interested in having your child participate, we encourage you to reserve your space early as our intersessions are always very popular and fill up fast. Please don’t hesitate to <a href="http://hawaiira.org/contact/">contact us</a> if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
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		<title>2010 Fall Recess Program</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/featured/2010-fall-recess-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find out about our next school recess/intersession program in Fall 2010!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10fall.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" align="left" /><strong>Next Intersession Program: </strong></p>
<p><strong>October 4-8, 2010 &#038; October 11, 2010 (furlough day)</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Morning Session: </em>8:00 AM - 12:00 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Afternoon Extended Session: </em>1:00 PM - 3:00 PM</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/10fallrecess.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt;Download the flyer here (655 KB, PDF) </a></p>
<p>This special program is for students during fall recess from school. The Academy will be open for all students to spend time here during the day. <strong>Doors will open at 7:30 AM</strong>.</p>
<p>All students will study the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mathematics</li>
<li>Language Arts</li>
<li>Japanese</li>
<li>Abacus (<em>soroban</em>)</li>
<li>School homework help</li>
<li>Reading</li>
<li>Spelling</li>
</ul>
<p>Students who stay for the afternoon extended session further study:</p>
<ul>
<li>Intensive Japanese language</li>
<li>Intensive Abacus (<em>soroban</em>) lessons</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, we will be providing a small snack for students in the morning. For those who have arranged to stay until the afternoon, we ask that each child provide their own lunch.</p>
<p>Please <a href="http://hawaiira.org/contact">contact</a> the Academy office for more information and to discuss which times and dates are convenient for your family. The main program is based on a four hours a day basis with an additional extended session available. Additional hours may also be added on for your convenience. Our regular afternoon classes do continue as usual during our intersession/recess programs.</p>
<p>Spaces fill up very fast, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible!</p>
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		<title>2010 Renaissance Academy Expression! Summer Programs</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/featured/2010-renaissance-academy-expression-summer-programs/</link>
		<comments>http://hawaiira.org/featured/2010-renaissance-academy-expression-summer-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2010! New afternoon courses as well as early registration and second child discounts!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10summer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="290" align="left" />Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2010! The 2010 summer school program will be June 1 - July 30, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses now includes exciting 4 week courses in Creative Writing and Digital Movie Making. Application deadline is <strong>May 1, 2010</strong>. We are also offering an early bird special this year - register by <strong>April 17, 2010</strong> and receive a 5% discount on our summer program tuition!</p>
<p>Our summer school is one of our most popular programs, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible because spaces fill up fast.  Please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can find complete information on all of our summer programs <a href="http://hawaiira.org/expression-summer-program/">here</a>. We look forward to spending a fulfilling summer with you!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/ra10summer-bro.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs brochure </a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/10summerregistration.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs application form</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/10summerflyer.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs flyer and share with friends and family</a></li>
</ul>
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		<link>http://hawaiira.org/news/2010-expression-summer-programs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2010! The 2010 summer school program will be June 1 - July 30, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses now includes exciting 4 week courses in...<a href="http://hawaiira.org/news/2010-expression-summer-programs/" />(read more)</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10summer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="290" align="left" />Information on our popular and innovative Expression Summer Programs are now available for 2010! The 2010 summer school program will be June 1 - July 30, 8 am to 12 pm. Besides the summer school program and summer fun, our intensive afternoon courses now includes exciting 4 week courses in Creative Writing and Digital Movie Making. Application deadline is <strong>May 1, 2010</strong>. We are also offering an early bird special this year - register by <strong>April 17, 2010</strong> and receive a 5% discount on our summer program tuition!</p>
<p>Our summer school is one of our most popular programs, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible because spaces fill up fast.  Please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can find complete information on all of our summer programs <a href="http://hawaiira.org/expression-summer-program/">here</a>. We look forward to spending a fulfilling summer with you!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/ra10summer-bro.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs brochure </a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/10summerregistration.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs application form</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/summer/10summerflyer.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2010 Expression! Summer Programs flyer and share with friends and family</a></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Class closed for Saturday February 27, 2010</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/news/class-closed-for-saturday-february-27-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://hawaiira.org/news/class-closed-for-saturday-february-27-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the Hawaii tsunami, The Renaissance Academy will be closed on Saturday February 27, 2010. Unless stated otherwise, the Academy will open as usual on Tuesday March 2. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the Hawaii tsunami, The Renaissance Academy will be closed on Saturday February 27, 2010. Unless stated otherwise, the Academy will open as usual on Tuesday March 2. </p>
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		<title>2010 Spring Recess</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/news/2010-spring-recess/</link>
		<comments>http://hawaiira.org/news/2010-spring-recess/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on The Renaissance Academy&#8217;s 2009 Spring Recess program is now available. This year, our program will be from March 15 to March 19 with our normal morning session as well as an extended afternoon session. If you are interested in having your child participate, we encourage you to reserve your space early as our intersessions are always very popular and fill up fast. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10spring.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="296" align="left" />Information on The Renaissance Academy&#8217;s <a href="http://hawaiira.org/programs/school-intersession-recess/">2009 Spring Recess program</a> is now available. This year, our program will be from <strong>March 15 to March 19</strong> with our normal morning session as well as an extended afternoon session. If you are interested in having your child participate, we encourage you to reserve your space early as our intersessions are always very popular and fill up fast. Please don’t hesitate to <a href="http://hawaiira.org/contact/">contact us</a> if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
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		<title>2010 Spring Recess Program</title>
		<link>http://hawaiira.org/featured/2010-spring-recess-program/</link>
		<comments>http://hawaiira.org/featured/2010-spring-recess-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find out about our next school recess/intersession program in Spring 2010!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/images/10spring.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="296" align="left" /><strong>Next Intersession Program: </strong></p>
<p><strong>March 15-19, 2010:</strong><strong> 8 AM - 12 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Afternoon Extended Session: </em>1:00 PM - 3:00 PM</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://hawaiira.org/wp-content/files/10spring_letter.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt;Download the flyer here (1.77 MB, PDF) </a></p>
<p>This special program is for students during spring recess from school. The Academy will be open for all students to spend time here during the day. <strong>Doors will open at 7:30 AM</strong>.</p>
<p>All students will study the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mathematics</li>
<li>Language Arts</li>
<li>Japanese</li>
<li>Abacus (<em>soroban</em>)</li>
<li>School homework help</li>
<li>Reading</li>
<li>Spelling</li>
</ul>
<p>Students who stay for the afternoon extended session further study:</p>
<ul>
<li>Intensive Japanese language</li>
<li>Intensive Abacus (<em>soroban</em>) lessons</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, we will be providing a small snack for students in the morning. For those who have arranged to stay until the afternoon, we ask that each child provide their own lunch.</p>
<p>Please <a href="http://hawaiira.org/contact">contact</a> the Academy office for more information and to discuss which times and dates are convenient for your family. The main program is based on a four hours a day basis with an additional extended session available. Additional hours may also be added on for your convenience. Our regular afternoon classes do continue as usual during our intersession/recess programs.</p>
<p>Spaces fill up very fast, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible!</p>
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