Author Archives: trkaneak

In light of the recent Sandy Hook tragedy, we thought it would be valuable to share some guidelines: Turn off the news: TV coverage is too graphic and overly dramatic. The repetition of such scenes can be disturbing and confusing. Have a … Continue reading →

Over the next few weeks, Mr. Kudo and Mrs. Kāneakua will be presenting a Guidance lesson on personal body safety. The lessons are from a curriculum that was created by Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children. The presentation for each grade … Continue reading →

Students have begun the tedious process of removing weeds from the soil in their māla. What started out as a pile of weeds is now looking  like a māla fit for planting. While weeding can be boring at times, some … Continue reading →

Hui Aloha `Āina is the name of Kula Ha`aha`a’s new garden club for third through fifth graders. The purpose of the club is to give students a “hands-in-the-dirt” experience with growing vegetables in the hopes of developing a relationship between … Continue reading →

Here at Kula Ha`aha`a, Guidance lessons are taught approximately twice a month in each class by Mr. Kudo and Mrs. Kāneakua. Mr. Kudo is working with our upper elementary students in grades 3 – 5 and Mrs. Kāneakua works with our younger students in … Continue reading →

Today was the first of nine Nā Koa Reward days for the 2012-13 school year. Students who came to  school everyday on time and made good behavior choices were allowed to come to school in free dress. Any student who … Continue reading →

Don’t forget: Tuesday, September 4th, marks the end of our “grace” period to be in compliance with the dress code. This means that faculty members will begin to give written reminders to students who do not meet dress and appearance guidelines. Here are some … Continue reading →

We’re one step closer to the Nā Koa Reward Water Play Day now that our second punch day has passed. 228 or 89% of our keiki earned a punch on their punch card this time around. Remember, your child needs … Continue reading →

  Third trimester Guidance lessons bring the world of work to the classroom. In the lower elementary classes, Mr. Kudo is helping students to be more aware of careers by having them identify various tools and the jobs that go with those tools. The keiki are also … Continue reading →

All children go through developmental stages as they grow up. Although there are general characteristics at each developmental stage, how quickly a child goes through these stages depends on many factors including personality and environment. Here are common characteristics of the … Continue reading →