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Mahalo Mrs. Varise for her creativity! As we wind up our study of the district of Puna, she put together a beautiful and interactive learning mat for the keiki to make. The final part of their mat included actual weaving … Continue reading →

It took us several days, but we enjoyed every minute of our project: making a Hawaiian Fish Pond!

Kumu Kaleo and Kumu Littrell thought that a huaka‘i to the Hawaiian Springs water plant would be a terrific tie-in to our study on the Puna district since we have learned that one meaning of Puna is Spring of Water. … Continue reading →

Both first grade classes were treated to talking story with Ka‘oiwiʻs dad, Uncle James, last Wednesday. We found out that Uncle James comes from a Hawaiian/Chinese background and at an early age was brought to Kalapana to live with his … Continue reading →

Congratulations for Lucas and Ka‘oiwi for showing ho‘ihi and trying their best at school for the month of August!

Whatever way you say it, water is so very vital! This morning we related to water due to our Puna districtʻs meaning- spring of water. The following in a description written by the keiki of 1B of our experience with … Continue reading →

Both first grade classes enjoyed learning about how to make poi smoothies Thursday afternoon. The ingredients are: poi banana apple frozen mixed berries peanut butter honey milk ice We mixed it in a blender, using no measurements, guessing how much … Continue reading →

We had some awesome sharing earlier this week. Mahalo to Nylessiaʻ ‘ohana for sharing sugar cane! Not only did she bring in a stalk for us to see, her family cut up pieces so that all of the first graders … Continue reading →

Writing for information has been one topic of focus this week. Because it is one of our writing benchmarks, we will assess the students on this skill three times during the school year and work throughout on a better understanding … Continue reading →

Welcome back to all of us! Enjoy your keikiʻs smiling faces during our first day back together!