Category Archives: Sustainability

Ohana Alert for the Weeks of Feb. 12-16 and 19-23

Aloha mai kākou!   Hereʻs the information for the upcoming weeks!  The 5 semi-finalist vote is in, hoʻomaikaʻi to the following haumāna who have made it to the semi-finals: The Fab 5 who will represent 5B will be CAYLEE, KERILYN, … Continue reading

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Our Quest to Continue the Deep Dive Into Our Kuleana

What a blessing!  The FISH!, on our quest to dive deeper into our essential question, “What is our Kuleana?ʻ invited our own Uncle Kawika Lewis into our FISH!bowl!  We know the word kuleana, we know the definition of kuleana, and … Continue reading

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Artist Carl Pao Joins the 5B FISH!

The 5B FISH! were in for a treat today!  Artist Carl Pao joined the 5B FISH! during art Specials, along with Mrs. Rosehill!  What a great time of learning…The focus of the art lesson was the kumulipo! Students also had … Continue reading

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The Journey Continues…ʻImi ʻike: Seeking Knowledge on Huakaʻi

Papa ʻElima went on a journey of learning today on huakaʻi!  The haumāna learned about the wai and followed the source from Peʻepeʻe falls all the way down to the mouth of the Wailuku River.  At Peʻepeʻe, Anakala John from … Continue reading

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Kā Wai Ola! The Waters of Life- Huakaʻi to Honoliʻi

The 5B FISH! again “dive deeper!” into learning!  This time, the team took learning OUTDOOR!  Papa ‘Elima went on our first huaka’i to Honoli’i!  Uncle Skibbs and Crew were there to welcome us to our beach classroom…at least our classroom … Continue reading

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Learning to Sustain Ourselves w/Aquaponics

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“STEAM”ing at Kumuola Lokoi’a

Whoohoo!  The FISH! Were right at home today!  We went to the Kumuola lokoi’a to test out the wa’a water purification systems built w/Kumu Noe in STEAM class!  According to Kumu Noe, “the students were so focused on testing!  Everyone … Continue reading

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Ohana Alert for the Week of Mar.13-17

Aloha e nå Ohana, Mahalo for the kåkou effort to make Student-Led Conferences a success!  We,the students and I,  appreciate you joining us in celebrating the many successes and courageously facing the areas we are striving to improve on!  “E … Continue reading

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Continuing to DIVE into Inquiry…

The 5B FISH! are continuing our inquiry-based learning by “diving” into the essential questions: What is sustainability?  Why is sustainability an island issue?  Why is sustainability a global issue?  See the thinglinks of inital inquiry by students!  Tap on the … Continue reading

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Ohana Alert-Great Ohana Opportunity

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the release of our ‘Alalå into their natural habitat!  Imua ‘Alalå and thrive!. 

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