Category Archives: Grade Level

Native or Introduced?

Posted on November 2, 2018 by mamanlig

Our homework last week was to kilo and list the various plants and animals that we see in the environment around us. Hāwele’s mom, ‘Anakē Lahela, then shared with us her expertise about the origin of these species that we … Continue reading →

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Origami Tutorial by Alaula

Posted on September 25, 2018 by mamanlig

Papa ‘Ekolu haumāna are demonstrating ‘imi na’auao by investigating and researching topics of their choice. After gaining new knowledge, keiki are sharing what they learned with others. Check out this tutorial Alaula made after learning how to fold a piece … Continue reading →

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Learning Resources for Haumāna

Posted on September 12, 2018 by mamanlig

Several makua having been asking for Apps or websites to help their keiki practice content area skills at home. Kumu Kaulana Dameg helped us do some research and compiled this extensive list of resources that you may find helpful. Some … Continue reading →

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Moana, Manu, Makani

Posted on September 12, 2018 by mamanlig

How did native plants get to our Hawaiian islands? Our guest speaker, Kumu Lauren, shared with us her ‘ike about native and endemic plants in Hawai’i. These plants took a long time to get here and arrived by one of … Continue reading →

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Book Tasting

Posted on September 7, 2018 by mamanlig

Have you ever tasted a book?  Papa ‘Ekolu Haumāna got a taste of realistic books on their visit to the library this week.  Kumu Kanani’s lesson focused on identifying books in this genre. Students “tasted” different books by skimming and … Continue reading →

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ʻŌiwi Summit

Posted on September 3, 2018 by mamanlig

Last week Poʻalima was a day off for our haumāna, but not for e nā kumu! Our campus was alive with lots of learning experiences for everyone- kumu, custodians, office staff and more. Our day was crafted to help each … Continue reading →

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Mele Oli “Nā Kini Pua Lei Mamo Hawaiʻi”

Posted on August 19, 2018 by mamanlig
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Recess Expectations: by Papa ‘Ekolu Haumāna

Posted on August 10, 2018 by mamanlig

The first weeks of school are all about building pilina and learning expectations. On Wednesday, our 3rd Graders worked together to teach each other the expectations of indoor and outdoor recess play… the pono ‘ole way and the pono way! … Continue reading →

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Track & Field Stars

Posted on August 8, 2018 by mamanlig

Several haumāna from Papa ‘Ekolu were awarded medals for their achievements in the 2018 Track & Field season.  Ho’omaika’i to our shining stars! We are so proud of all of you!

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New Year!

Posted on August 6, 2018 by mamanlig

Welcome to a new school year at Kamehameha Schools Kula Ha’aha’a!   New classmates.  New kumu. New classroom.  We can already tell that it is going to be a fabulous year with such an amazing group of keiki!  Visit our blog … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Tea 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by mamanlig

Our very own library was transformed into an elegant tea room to honor Papa ‘Ekolu’s mothers, grandmothers, principal and even a dad! Haumāna made us smile with their soft, angelic voices as they sang a few songs. Then we laughed … Continue reading →

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