Category Archives: Photos

Native or Introduced?

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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Welcome Back!

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

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Book Tasting

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

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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Track & Field Stars

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!

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

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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Beauty Through the Eyes of Children

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

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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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Market Day Fun

Creative minds make creative products! Papa ‘Ekolu entrepreneurs opened for business on Tuesday selling their homemade products at their very own open market. Food, drinks, and a variety of craft items were made and sold by our very own 3rd … 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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