Category Archives: Messages

Amazing Accomplishments in Art

Ho’omaika’i to three Papa ‘Ekolu haumana for their recognition in the area of art. Kanoa’s drawing was selected for the Hawaii Convention Center’s Young Artists of Hawaii Art Exhibition. He will be flown to Oahu on May 5, 2018 to … Continue reading

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Outstanding Entrepreneurs

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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Time to Shop!

Papa ‘Ekolu entrepreneurs are hard at work preparing for Market Day 2018. It is being held on Tuesday, February 13th in Kekūanao’a pod. Consumers will include 2nd and 3rd graders as well as faculty and staff. All others are welcome … Continue reading

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Letter of Appreciation

It was a wonderful holiday season for Papa ‘Ekolu as they touched the lives of three families with their generous gifts from Target. A bike, playpen, toys, clothes and lots more- that’s what our haumana bought our new friends for … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Class Reminder

Aloha- There have been some questions regarding homework expectations for Kumu Silva’s Hawaiian class. Here is what she said: “My expectation is that all of the keiki are practicing something that we learn in class every day for 5-10 minutes … Continue reading

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Fun Day at the County Fair

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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3B Swimming Tomorrow- Thursday 9/21

Keiki in 3B-  Don’t forget to bring your swim bag and supplies for P.E. tomorrow!  Pray for sunshine, too!  Have a great evening!

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I mua Week!

What a fun week it has been dressing up in our PJs, sportswear, and beachwear to show our school spirit!  Today we ended the week with a Pep Rally with the entire school K-12 in Koai’a Gym.  The gym was … Continue reading

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‘Aha ‘Ōpio Elections

Our ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Election Process began last week with the distribution of application forms to those students interested in running for Student Council Office.  Sixty-three applications were received so far for the four offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and … Continue reading

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Marshmallow Challenge

Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking! This challenge brought it all on! 3B haumāna practiced working together to achieve a common goal: to build the tallest freestanding structure possible using only spaghetti, string, tape, scissors and a marshmallow. The first attempt was … Continue reading

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Back-to-School!

Welcome back to school! We are off to a great start at kula ha’aha’a and especially in Papa ‘Ekolu. Last week Friday we had a Back-to-School Pā’ina for our ‘ohana, and boy did we have an awesome turn out. Kekūana’oa … Continue reading

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