Category Archives: All About Students

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 →

Today was Punch Day! 228 students (89%) earned their first punch of the third trimester. This means that students only need one more punch to earn their way to the third trimester reward. This reward is usually the favorite as it is … Continue reading →

  Thursday, February 16th, was Mini-Carnival day here at Kula Ha`aha`a. 98% or 252 of our haumāna participated in this FUN event. Students played games, got their faces painted, earned tickets and bought exciting prizes. Aunty Lisa Pana brought some of our … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year when Mr. Kudo and Mrs. Kāneakua trade places for Guidance lessons. This means that beginning next week, Mr. Kudo will be teaching Guidance to our lower elementary students in grades K,1, and 2. And Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Yesterday was Punch Day #2 of  the second trimester. Two out of three punches on student punch cards will earn them a space at the next Nā Koa Reward Day – Mini Carnival that will be held on February 16th. 237 … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 4th, Dr. Michael Thompson spent the day with our Kula Ha`aha`a faculty and staff discussing the social lives of children. He shared his wealth of knowledge and experience that was gained in working with over 700 schools worldwide over the past … Continue reading →

Michael Thompson, Ph.D. is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He received his BA and MEd from Harvard and his doctorate from the University of Chicago. As a speaker, Dr. Thompson has appeared on The Today … Continue reading →

A new trimester brings new topics in Guidance, for this 2nd trimester the focus will be on the academic development of our students. This means that Mr. Kudo and Mrs. Kāneakua will be teaching skills to help your child be more successful in school. … Continue reading →

Kula Ha`aha`a held their first student-led conferences of the year on November 22nd and 23rd. Students and parents came out to review test scores, discuss report cards, share progressfolios, and set goals. As a kula we give up two instructional days twice a … Continue reading →