Category Archives: Pilina

Pen Pals Near & Far

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Kanani De Sa

Click here for a larger view of this Padlet. We are blessed to be learning more about volcanoes with friends from near and far!  Our Papa ‘Ekahi is part of this learning/sharing Padlet that Mrs. Redona (KSK Librarian) has created … Continue reading →

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Lemonade War – Nene Award Author

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Papa ‘Ehā had an opportunity to build pilina with an award winning author and with their ‘ohana from the Kapālama and Maui Campuses.  Author Jacqueline Davies, winner of the 2012 Nene Award visited the Kapālama Campus to share and talk … Continue reading →

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National Library Week 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

 A Big MAHALO to our Kula Ha’aha’a ‘Ohana for participating in Poem In Your Pocket Day!

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Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke – Poem In Your Pocket Day!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Today was a special day for our haumāna here at our kula as we celebrated National Library Week with a school-wide (K-12) activity – Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke (Poem In Your Pocket Day). Students, faculty, staff and even our aunties and … Continue reading →

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Sharing, Poetry, Pilina

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Snaps, Round of Applause, Firecracker Claps, & Lets Raise The Roof for all those who shared their poem with us today during lunch! I can honestly say that we have some awesome poets here at our kula! 

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Unexpected Treasures

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Hau’oli Lā Pu’uwai (Happy Valentines Day!) As we celebrate Valentines Day let us be reminded that the most valuable treasures in life are found in friendships and ♥ LOVE ♥.  Author Victoria Osteen shares in her book Unexpected Treasures  the greatest … Continue reading →

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Pilina, Team Building, Blogging, Sharing, Learning……..

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kanani De Sa

Yesterday we had a wonderful time of learning, sharing, blogging, and building pilina (Relationships) in our “Specials Team Meeting.” Our fabulous kumu (Teachers) learned how to create beautiful headers and blog posts using Adobe Photoshop Elements 10. Let me tell … Continue reading →

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Researching Parts of the World

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Kanani De Sa

Our Papa ‘Ekolu demonstrated the skills learned in their “Mini-Research Project”.  From note-taking, to using informational features, and creating citations for each resource used; these students did very well as they worked together and collaborated in small groups.  So proud … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Hā’ena

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kanani De Sa

On Monday, the faculty and staff of Ke Kula Ha’aha’a visited Beautiful Hā’ena.  It was a time of learning, a time of launa, a day of pilina and a time of connecting oneself to the ‘āina.  Mahalo nui to Mr. … Continue reading →

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