We got to participate in a Google Hangout with Uncle Wally!
Connecting with Uncle Wally in Samoa
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Fall Break
I want to wish my keiki and their ‘Ohana a very safe, restful and fun fall break. Please find the time to enjoy each other. Whether you are staying home or traveling afar I encourage you to take the time and reflect about the learning that is going on within and around you. We are so blessed to be a part of a great Kamehameha ‘ohana.
We return to kula on Tuesday October 14.
Mālama pono,
Kumu Kaleo
Learning with Mr. Floro
This afternoon we had an opportunity to take a walking huaka’i to our kula waena. Here, middle school science Kumu, Mr. Floro met us. He shared his mana’o on growing and caring for plants. We even got to taste and eat different forms of banana ( natural banana candy) and sweet fresh coconut. We will be using his teachings to prepare our ‘uala garden when we return from fall break.
Mahalo nui e Mr. Floro!!!
`Anakala Wally Visits
This morning, we were very fortunate to make pilina and welcome `Anakala Wally Wong, Watch Captain for the Hokulea voyage from Samoa to Aotearoa. `Anakala Wally did an oli kahea and our keiki replied with our kula’s oli komo and a mele.
`Anakala Wally shared information about his life and his role on the Hokulea, what it takes to get ready for the voyage (lots of exercise and healthy eating, observing stars, taking care of kuleana at home), how long he will be away from his ‘ohana, and the different stops he will make on his way.
We look forward to making connections through uncle as he travels to Tonga, Kermadec and Aotearoa. He is also taking with him a picture or our two papa `ekahi class and will “take us” with him everywhere he goes. We are so excited to journey with him.
Mahalo nui to Polynesian Voyaging Spciety and ‘Anakala Wally for sharing with our haumana before your voyage! The keiki are looking forward to connecting with you and the rest of the crew on your voyage and upon your return. We wish you a safe journey and Godspeed. Ke Akua pu a hui hou kakou.
E heluhelu kākou
We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Isabel come to our papa every other day to assist us in our writing workshop and social studies. She is a great resource for our keiki. One of the privileges that we have with her is that she loves to read stories to our keiki. Today she shared a story entitled, “Auntie”, about how a favorite mu’umu’u turns into other items of memorabilia ( shirt, scarf, earrings). After the story Mrs. Isabel shared with us a quilt she made for her father from her mama’s old mu’umu’u. Mrs. Isabel provided a great strategy of connections for our keiki. Mahalo nui for the story e Mrs. Isabel.
What’s been happening?
We have been busy here at kula. Our haumåna have been up to all kinds of things. Here’s what we’ve been doing:
Social Studies: Wrapping up our digital projects on the moku of Hilo
Writing: At different stages of the writing process as we write about A Slice of Life. Some topics include: Playing Baseball, Going to Kona, My trip to get a Fureal, Disneyland
Mathematics: Wrapped up Unit 1 of Investigations. Beginning Unit 2: Geometry: 2D Shapes (mahalo for cutting out shapes, it’s a huge help) *Starting a few new projects
Reading: Phonics, “silent e”, Making Inferences, Connections, Beginning to talk about Story Elements and Raz Kids
We also started our Aquaponics located in the back of our lånai. We began by planting different kinds of lettuces earlier this week. Most of our `Uala have taken off and are growing nicely.
Have a beautiful weekend! Be safe and find time to aloha kekahi i kekahi! I look forward to seeing all my keiki on Monday.
Love, Kumu Kaleo
Drinking Water
Aloha kākou,
We are so fortunate to be having such beautiful weather, especially on campus. However, with the heat we need to be vigilant in having our keiki drink water. I can use some kākoʻo in making sure your keiki brings a water bottle to school. I will be making sure that they are constantly drinking water both inside the class and from our fountain. Mahalo for your kokua.
Huaka`i Hilo
Last week Thursday we took our huaka`i ma Hilo. It was a beautiful day of walking, listening, learning and fun. Mahalo to our parents and `ohana that came to køkua.
August Hāweo Awardees
Hoʻomaikaʻi e Malachi and Paige. Both haumāna are exemplars to our first trimester Hawaiian Value Mālama. You can easily witness both keiki taking care of their kuleana, others and Pauahi’s vision. We are proud of you both. Mahalo to their ʻohana for making time to attend lunch with their keiki. I mua!!!!
Bonus Words in Spelling
We have added three (3) bonus words to this weeks’ spelling list. The words are:
1. kilo: to observe
2. coconut
3. tsunami
These are optional words that your keiki may choose in addition to their original eight (8). These bonus words will highlight or coincide with our curriculum or what we may be doing in a particular subject area. In this case they are taken from our Social Studies. The original eight are usually always related to phonics, consonant clusters, short or long vowel sounds. They also coincide with our guided reading and comprehension strategies. You may encourage your keiki to do the bonus words but PLEASE DO NOT require them. We want young children to feel successful and accept challenges individually. If I see a need for a particular child to be challenged I will encourage him/her to do the bonus words.