Monthly Archives: December 2012

Christmas Fun In First Grade

We all enjoyed our ice cream social, making cards and ornaments, then exchanging gifts! Mahalo to all of the ‘ohana who came in to help us!!!!

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A Visit from Aunty Luana!

The first graders had the privilege of learning about the history and purpose of Hiloʻs Merrie Monarch celebration from Aunty Luana Kawelu this morning. SHe had much to share about itʻs background history and rich pictures of the many performers … Continue reading

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Service Project

Last week the keiki made Christmas cards to send to veterans overseas who are in hospitals and will not make it home to be with their ‘ohana this holiday season. The children stamped Hawaiian fauna stencils to design a card … Continue reading

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Our Work at Computer

The following was shared with me from Miss Richardsonʻs tech class:

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November Haweo Awardees

Congratulations to Niau and Rhian for demonstrating pono pilina and kuleana in their school work. Both keiki enjoyed eating lunch with their ‘ohana today.

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Math Focus

This week we are beginning a new unit in Investigations: Data Gathering and Analysis. Sounds a bit serious for grade one, but will actually be loads of fun as we explore meaningful questions, look at different ways to represent our … Continue reading

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Learning About Ecosystems

With our aqua-pond up and running, our learning focus is on what makes up an ecosystem: a place where plants and animals live and grow together. The keiki learned that there are five main parts to an ecosystem: the sun, … Continue reading

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