Celebrating Ohana!  It was lovely to see the smiling faces of the people who make our school so special.  These students and their family enjoyed an onolicious lunch together, followed by a warm welcome and introduction.

Malachi and his Makuahine and Kupunakane

Kahele and her Makuahine

ʻImiloa means exploration driven by a sense of wonder and imagination!
Thatʻs exactly what are haumana experienced on our Huakaʻi to Hawaiʻiʻs Astronomy Center.   Mahalo to Uncle Puna and Aunty Emily for helping us to make the connections between the rich traditions of our Hawaiian culture and history, and groundbreaking astronomical research.  

This learning experience was unquestionably culturally relevant.  Haumana gained understanding of themselves as Hawaiians in relationship to Hawaiian history and their ancestors.  Connections were made between modern day and ancient astronomy/navigation/wayfinding.

Papa ʻElima were blessed with a beautiful day of cultural based learning at itʻs finest!  Haumana got wet and dirty as they embraced learning about the history and significants of their Hawaiian Fishpond.  Haumana behaved as servant leaders as they contributed meaningfully to the working and restoration of this ancient and natural habitat.  Ultimately, haumana developed a better understanding of who they are as ʻOiwi through their ancestorʻs eyes.

We were so blessed to have Na Anakala of Project Kuleana visit with Papa ʻElima. The uncles shared their extensive manaʻo regarding the many meanings of KULEANA and the purpose behind this glorious cultural endeavor!  

Our haumana learned so much about what makes them an Hawaiian and what makes Hawaiian music special and different from other forms of music.  

Mahalo Nui to Kumu AhHee for inviting us to be part of this most valuable and meaningful culture-based learning experience.  And to real Hawaiian Heroes…Aloha and Mahalo to Uncle Sean, Uncle Kihei and Uncle Kamakoa!

Let us be Haʻahaʻa-Humble.  Let us practice Humility through…
Aloha…Respect…Kindness…Honesty…Forgiveness

Sports Day!

Pajama Day…We were so comfy that we fell asleep…LOL!

Learning about Hokuleʻa and the worldwide voyage.  Anakala Kalani shared his wisdom and experience with us at Richardsonʻs Beach Museum.

September 8th – PTO Board Mtg. 5:30
September 12-16 – IMUA WEEK!
September 13th – Huakaʻi 8:00-12:00
September 14th – Swimming Class/Early Release 1:30
September 19th – Ekalesia 8:00am – Dress Whites
September 20th – School PICTURE TAKING day
September 21st – Pinwheels for Peace
September 22 – Swimming Class/ʻAha ʻOpio Retreat
September 29 – PTO ʻOhana Night 5:30-7:00
September 30 – Swimming Class/Aloha Wear Day and Birthday Celebration