Category Archives: Fifth Grade

Visiting a Robotics Class on Maui

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Aloha! The specials kumu were fortunate to be able to visit the Maui campus and meet with the wonderful teachers there. We missed you all very much but had a great time sharing the cool things that we are doing … Continue reading →

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Fifth Grade Videographers

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

The fifth graders spent some time around campus this week looking for moments of kindness and respect. While practicing their photography skills the fifth graders were able to visit other classrooms for a little while in the hopes of finding … Continue reading →

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Fifth Grade Mystery Skype!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Where are you from?  This was the question Mrs. Ah Hee’s students asked themselves on Tuesday as they participated in a Mystery Skype activity with a fifth grade class on the mainland. Students in each class asked questions and with … Continue reading →

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Fifth Grade Skypes in to Mr. Culley’s High School Class at Kapālama

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

The fifth graders in Mrs. Ah Hee’s class were treated to an extra special educational experience on Wednesday morning. They were able to Skype in to Mr. Culley’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class at the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus. We … Continue reading →

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Fifth Graders Find Blogging Friends in Indiana!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Our fifth graders are very excited because soon they will be getting their very own blogs!  They have been busy thinking about the kinds of things they might want to blog about. I am super excited about this because our … Continue reading →

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A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

As all of our students know, as a kula we are making an effort to treat each other with kindness. After each technology class one of the things the keiki think about is how kind they were to others that … Continue reading →

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I’m Lucky I Live in…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Aloha Kākou! Our second graders are working on a digital storytelling project they will be sharing with second graders who live outside of our beautiful state. We want to share all the wonderful reasons we are lucky to call Hawai’i … Continue reading →

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At Work in the Lab!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

I happened upon a great web tool called Kizoa that allows you to make collages and slideshows with your digital pictures! There are a lot of neat special effects that you can add to your slideshow as well as animation, … Continue reading →

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Say Something…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

I saw this video and I knew I had to post it on my blog. Watch and see what happens when a megaphone was placed in the middle of a busy section of New York City. After you watch, post … Continue reading →

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Every Little Thing is Gonna be Alright!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

I remember listening to this song growing up and I came across this version that I know both keiki and parents will love watching! A song like this is especially meaningful at the beginning of a new school year, when … Continue reading →

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