Category Archives: Language Arts

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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National Book Lover’s Day!

Posted on August 10, 2018 by mamanlig

August 9th was National Book Lover’s Day! Readers participated in a book sharing and read aloud at our Hale Waihona Puke (library). Listen to them share about their favorite puke and why they like them.

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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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Outstanding Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 22, 2018 by mamanlig

Congratulations to two outstanding entrepreneurs from 3B, ‘Auli’i and Isaiah! These two students were recognized as the Outstanding Businesswoman and Outstanding Businessman from their homeroom durning Market Day. Both individuals made the greatest profit in their class and also demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Fun Day at the County Fair

Posted on September 20, 2017 by mamanlig

The Hilo County Fair is in town, but it doesn’t open until tomorrow.  So how did Papa ‘Ekolu get to go to the fair today when it’s only Wednesday?  Their kumu and Specials teachers planned a great day of learning … Continue reading →

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Author Visits Kula Ha’aha’a

Posted on August 22, 2017 by mamanlig

Students were in for a treat today when a published children’s author visited our campus this morning. Author Anne Bustard, born in Hawai’i, is the author of non-fiction books for young readers. Anne shared her writing process and journey in … Continue reading →

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We LOVE our Moms!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by mamanlig

Papa ʻEkolu Haumāna honored their wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and aunties at a lovely tea party on May 16th, 2017. This first Mother’s Day Tea Party was held in our Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center where guests and students dined on … Continue reading →

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LAMAKŪ Semi-Finalists Perform

Posted on February 9, 2017 by mamanlig

LAMAKŪ Click on link to view clips of our semi-finalists performing their fables to classmates, teachers and judges. Ho’omaika’i to all participants! A special congratulations to the finalists that performed at the finals on February 8th: Bethany & Danica, Koali, … Continue reading →

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Reading at Home with Your Child

Posted on September 7, 2016 by mhyoung

Help! How do I get my child to read with me? It’s pretty natural for parents to ask teachers about how to help their child with reading. The question might come in different forms, sometimes like this… “Hi, I’m Akoniʻs … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Writing

Posted on August 17, 2016 by mamanlig

In Papa ‘Ekolu, the expectation for students is to become strong, skilled writers who can write in different genres.  For the first trimester, students focus on narrative writing, which involves writing a true story from a small moment in their … Continue reading →

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Lamakū Highlights

Posted on February 5, 2016 by mamanlig

It’s been an amazing week with our students being the Lamakū, or torch that shines bright, to share their manaʻo and speaking talents with our kula haʻahaʻa community.  We were so proud to have Ariana, Tatiana, Lehani, Caylee and Dylan … Continue reading →

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