March 28, 2014

Aloha P2 'Ohana! We hope everyone had a fun-filled spring break! On Monday, we took some time to share what we did over spring break. Some people shared that they went the beach, others told us that they went to the bowling alley, and some people even got to go to Oahu. Ms. Jennings shared with us that over spring break she got engaged! Congratulations to Ms. Jennings and Mr. Kawai! 

On Tuesday, we filled our marble jar all the way to the top, so we got to have a party! We had to write about what kind of party we wanted to have in the afternoon. We had to add good reasons why we wanted a certain kind of party so that we could convince Ms. Jennings that our idea was the best. 

"I would rather have a ice cream party because it's hot outside and it's cold to eat ice cream"

"Dear Ms. Jennings I would rather have a f field party because I want an extra recess."

"I would rather have a playground party because we can play together"

After reading all of our ideas and reasons, Ms. Jennings decided to pick a playground party because she liked the idea of all of us playing together. It was so much fun! We can't wait to make more good decisions, show more respect, and solve our own problems so we can add marbles to our jar again.

This week in math we started learning about classifying and sorting. We classified by shapes, colors and sizes. 

We also learned two chants that will help us remember our doubles facts and our "make 10" pairs. We really enjoy doing these chants everyday with the hand motions! This is going to help prepare us for first grade. Here are the words so you and your child can do it at home together. (Thank you Ms. Encarnacao for sharing these with us!)

This week we also started reading a book about Helen Keller. We learned from reading this book that Helen Keller was a woman who was both deaf and blind, but was still able to inspire people. We learned that to help her learn words her teacher would spell out words on the palm of her hand. We also learned that Helen Keller learned how to read Braille. While walking to the library on Friday, we found out that some of our signs on campus have Braille on them! We enjoyed getting a chance to feel  Braille and imagining what it must have been like for Helen Keller to read.

Lastly, we would like to congratulate Mahea and Jennifer for being recognized at our "perfect attendance" assembly for being at school everyday and on time during third quarter! Congratulations!

We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled weekend! See you on Monday.

March 14th, 2014

Aloha P2 Ohana! This week our student teacher Ms. Ku'ulei did her second "take over" week in class, and what a fun and exciting week she planned for us!

We have learned about two European countries this month so far: France and Germany. On Monday the kids had to write an opinion about which country they would rather visit and why. Many of the kids wrote that they would want to visit France because then they could see the Eifell tower!

"I would go to France because you get to see the Eiffel Tower."

"I would rather go to France because we can go up the Eiffel Tower."

"I would go to Germany and France because in Germany they (have) ballerinas and in France I can see the Eiffel Tower."

Ms. Ku'ulei also planned a fun science lesson for us this week. We explored a special "goop" by using our senses (minus taste!) just like scientists. We then had to figure out what this special goop was made of. You can experiment with this at home for yourselves! All you need is corn starch, water, and food coloring.

Congratulations to Marianne and Janet for being this week's Kindergarten C.A.R.E. kids winners! Way to go girls!

The counselors are organizing a Career Day Fair for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders on Friday, April 25th, from 12:30-2:05. They are currently looking for professionals interested in having a booth/table at the event. Some suggested professions (but not limited to) are:
Law Enforcement
Culinary
Medical
Animal Care/Medicine
Performing Arts
Fishing/Ranching/Farming
Laboratory Science
Fire
Military
Education
Home Construction

If you are interested in having a booth/table at our career day please contact Dann Walker at 327-4781.

Hope you all have a fun and relaxing Spring Break! We will see you all on Monday, March 24th!

March 7, 2014

Aloha P2 'Ohana! As always we had a fun-filled week, we started off the week celebrating Girls' Day. On Monday, the girls were so excited to be able to be at the front of the line all day and even have lunch in the class with Mrs. Noyes' first grade girls. All of the students had fun designing their Japanese Girls Day doll. Here's a sample of some of our amazing artist:

On Tuesday, we got to do a fun opinion writing activity. Ms. Jennings brought in brochures that she got in Waikoloa of all the different types of activities that people can do on the Big Island. We got to look at the brochures and then write about which activity we would most like to do and why. Here are some samples of our writings:

"I want to go in the scuba because it want to go in the sea and see dolphins."

"I like to go to Nature Adventures at the snow volcano because you can see the snow volcano."

"I would go on the Camelot because you get to catch the big fish."

"I want to go in everything because it's so cool!"

"I want to go on the zip line because you can swing and go on a scary stairs and you can see the tree."

"I would like to do the zip line because I want to fall in the water and do tricks."

On Tuesday, our class also got awarded the "Good Behavior" award from Ms. Mazzie. Good job everyone!

As a reminder, Spirit Card monies were due March 7th. If you haven't turned in your money or remaining spirit cards, please do so as soon as possible. 

Finally, Congratulations to Fiora! She won C.A.R.E. kid of the week for Kindergarten for always showing Enjoyment at school. Great job Fiora!