Category Archives: Messages

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Inquiry Projects, Messages, Photos | 6 Comments

Welcome Back!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by mamanlig

We hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Fall break. The keiki returned to school with fantastic energy and lots of aloha! My break was spent spending time with family and friends, sightseeing, touring and just soaking up some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Messages, Photos | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Inquiry Projects, Messages | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Social Studies | 22 Comments

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Photos, Social Studies | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages | Leave a comment

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!

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Photos | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Photos | Leave a comment

A Visit with Hōkūle’a

Posted on April 5, 2018 by mamanlig

We were blessed with the opportunity to visit Mama Hōkūle’a yesterday. Our haumāna and kumu learned from the 1976 crew about life on this vessel and the things they used to help them voyage the earth’s great oceans. What an … Continue reading →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Social Studies | Leave a comment

Beauty Through the Eyes of Children

Posted on March 1, 2018 by mamanlig

Congratulations to two more Third Graders for their recognition in Art! Aisyss and Kealohi’s work was selected for the “Beauty Through the Eyes of Our Children” exhibit. The exhibit awards will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018 … Continue reading →

Posted in Grade Level, Messages, Photos | Leave a comment