Browsing OR Borrowing a Book?
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Library Policy I
Our children have been reviewing the library policy and procedures of the Learning Center. We continue to uphold the library standards and expectations that promote learning, responsibility, and safety while in the library. Here are just some of the library policy that we all need to follow. Look for more blog posts on Library Policy II.
Open House – Ke Kula Ha’aha’a
Aloha mai e Nā ‘Ohana o ke Kula Ha’aha’a! Welcome to another great and exciting school year. Please join us on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 5:30pm for a time of fellowship, launa, and meet/greet your child’s teachers, faculty, and staff. Come and learn about the wonderful opportunities, experiences, and events your child will be engaged in this school year. We look forward in meeting with you. E Alu Like Kākou!
Mōhala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua. THRIVE!
Aloha Mai e Nā Haumāna! I pray YOU had a fabulous summer. A time well spent doing all things you enjoy with your ‘ohana and friends. WELCOME BACK TO OUR KULA HA’AHA’A! It’s time for us to start off another school year ready to embrace new experiences, new opportunities, and new learning. Come and visit the Learning Center where your lifelong learning adventure begins. We are open Monday – Friday 7:15am – 3:30pm. Hope to see you in the Hale Waihona Puke real soon! ♥ Kumu Kanani
“The Beautiful Thing About Learning Is That No One Can Take It Away From You.” B.B King
DREAM BIG READ! Summer Reading Program
Children are invited to visit their local library, read at least one book per week and received a free reading incentive, while supplies last. Hawaii’s public libraries will provide free fun programs and activities encouraging young readers to revel in the wonders of night-dreams, lullabies, bedtime and campfire stories, as well as ghosts, nocturnal animals, and star-gazing!
The five-week program will also feature excellent, family-friendly storytelling performances statewide by mainland and local artists. Performances are currently being finalized and a schedule will be posted online soon.
For more information, click here or contact your local library.
Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720
808-933-8888 808-933-8890
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Researching Parts of the World
Our Papa ‘Ekolu demonstrated the skills learned in their “Mini-Research Project”. From note-taking, to using informational features, and creating citations for each resource used; these students did very well as they worked together and collaborated in small groups. So proud of them! Snaps for Papa ‘Ekolu!
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CALLING ALL LIBRARY ITEMS!
Just a friendly reminder the last day of circulation is Friday, May 11, 2012! What does this mean? It means ALL library materials are due back to the learning center at the end of the school day. The last day to pay ALL fines and return overdue library items is Thursday, May 17, 2012. ALL library items and fines must be cleared to receive your report card, year book, and new class assignment for next school year. If you have any questions, please come as see Kumu Kanani in the Learning Center.
Sharing the love of Poetry
An “I Am Poem” is an autobiographical poem written about yourself. It tells something about the person writing the poem. An “I Am Poem” doesn’t have to rhyme. Follow the steps below and before you know it – you wrote a beautiful poem about yourself! Here is the format of writing an I Am Poem:
I AM Poem Format
Line 1: I am (first name)Line 2: Brother/Sister of Line 3: Who needs
Line 4: Who loves
Line 5: Who sees
Line 6: Who hates
Line 7: Who fears
Line 8: Who dreams of Line 9: I am (first name)
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Writing a 5 W’s Poem
Have you ever written a Five W’s poem before? It’s simple and easy to write! Take a look at the poem above. It answers the questions Who, what, where, when, and why. Our Papa ‘Ekahi have been busy writing poems in various formats (couplet, word cinquain, & five w’s). They wrote a poem about themselves and even wrote poems about character’s that they recently read about (Ruby & Grandfather in the book Ruby’s Wish. Amelia Bedelia & Cousin Alcolu in the Amelia Bedelia Series. Percula & her mate in the book Coral Reef Hideaway). If you like poetry, go to the “menu” bar at the top of my blog and click on Online Resources. There you will find 3 poetry websites with a variety of poems that you can view and listen to. Enjoy!
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