Our National Symbols

We have been studying about symbols that represent the United States of America.   Some of them were the Statue of Liberty, the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, and the United States Flag.




Aloha Parents,

The children were so delighted and excited that you took time to visit as they presented their learning about 'Plants and Me'.  Their awesome work and knowledge was recognized by you. Thank you for being a part of such a wonderful Learning Showcase experience. There is nothing more powerful than when parents and families come together to share the learning that goes on in the classroom. I hope that it was informative, as well as fun (as all learning should be!) for you.

Over the past two weeks the keiki have practiced the concept of combining numbers up to 10 (addition). They have been totally engaged, using a variety of manipulative and games when they work with a partner or in a small group.
Subtraction will be introduced next week.  Many more games and fun activities are planned so they can learn and practice this concept.

Please support your child's learning by playing math games and/or practicing math facts at home or while you are out and about.

Over the Spring Break, since your child may have extra time, s/he can begin one of the next IXL Math assignments. The category is: I. (Addition)

If you wish to donate any of your old magazines with pictures of food, K-1 could certainly use them. Please bring them in the week after Spring Recess. Mahalo!

Upcoming  events:

• Monday-Friday, March 23rd-27th - Spring Recess
• Monday, March 30th - March Book Share, MyOn (minimum of 10 books), and IXL (Categories K{Positions} and Q{Measurement}) due
• Wednesday, April 1st - If your child wishes to share Easter Goodie Bags, please bring them in by this date
• Friday, April 3rd - State Holiday, school closed

Wishing you a safe and fun Spring Recess,

Mrs. Lee

'Plants and Me', A Student Led Learning Showcase Invitation

Aloha Parents,

The focus these past few weeks  has been about plants! The children listened to literature, watched videos, and painted vegetables for their garden.  Best of all, they grew their own plants. Your keiki are beyond excited to share their knowledge and craftivities at our annual Student Led Learning Showcase: The World Through Our Eyes.

Invitation card made with Smilebox

A few reminders:

• Thursday, March 12th - Spring Higan Service in the Temple.  Please dress your child appropriately.
• Monday, March 16th - 'How do we use plants?' pictures due
• Monday, March 16th - RSVP due for 'Plants and Me', A Student Led Learning Showcase
• Tuesday, March 17th - Library books due
• Thursday, March 19th - Kuakini Health Center Open House Learning Trip Parent Consent Form due. (Parent Consent Forms will be distributed on Monday, March 16th)
• Friday, March 20th - 'Plants and Me', A Student Led Learning Showcase in the K-1 classroom. School dismissal at 11:30.
• Monday-Friday, March 23rd-27th - Spring Recess
• Monday, March 30th - March Book Share, MyOn, and IXL (Categories (K {Positions} and Q {Measurement}) due

A hui hou,

Mrs. Lee

Learning Showcase 2013-2014

Thank you to everyone for coming and letting us show you what we have been learning about Healthy Teeth and A Healthy Me!  It was fun and exciting.  These are some things we learned about it.

Aloha Parents,

The keiki were thrilled having you visit today to share their knowledge of Dental and Food & Nutrition.  They have learned so much in the past two months and I hope these healthy habits will continue throughout their lifetime. Mahalo for dropping by to witness your children shine in what they do best --- learning and growing academically.

Important April dates:

• Monday - Friday, March 24th -28th - Spring Break
• Tuesday, April 1st - Lifetouch photos/payment due
• Wednesday, April 2nd - Library Books due
• Thursday, April 3rd - Buddha Day Service. Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri "flower festival" in Japanese) is commemorated on to celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became enlightened as Sakyamuni Buddha.
• Please dress your child appropriately for this Temple Service. Boys - collared shirt and shorts/pants.  Girls - dress or leggings/pants outfits. 

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Spring Break,

Mrs. Lee



Earth Day Every Day

We had the most fun learning and sharing how to save our Earth for everyone else!
Earth Day is Every Day!!

Personalize a digital collage Aloha kakou Parents,   Thanks to everyone for making the Spring Program and Learning Showcase  a fantastic and fun day for the children.  The keiki were real troopers in adjusting to a different schedule to suit the events of the day. I am sure you are proud of your child for a wonderful performance and especially the Learning Showcase.   The Student Council presents HMS Spirit Week from April 29th - May 3rd. Listed below are the daily activities: Monday - The Future's so Bright I Gotta Wear Shades! Find your super-fly shades and wear them with your flashiest brightest clothes, shoes, and accessories! Tuesday - Sports Fanatics - Sport your uniform or a jersey and cap of you favorite team! Wednesday - Mustache May Day is Lei Day - Dance your way to class with lovely hula hands in Aloha attire and flash a stylish 'stache! Thursday - Throwback Thursday - Deck yourself in your best from the 70's, 80's, and 90's! Friday - Dolphin Pride - Rock an HMS shirt or your class shirt at Field Day! Represent! Reminders for this upcoming week: Monday through Thursday, April 29th-May 2nd - Donations for the Honolulu Zoo accepted Tuesday, April 30th - myON Reader assignment due Wednesday, May 1st -Swim class (rescheduled from April 26th) Friday, May 3rd - No Swim class Friday, May 3rd - Field Day at Ala Moana Beach Park from 8am-1pm. Be in school by 7:45am.  The bus will leave school at 8:00am. The large grassy area, Sites 11 and 12,  Ewa of the concession and changing rooms/restrooms across from Magic Island has been reserved for HMS.  Please wear the special 'K' t-shirts and sport shoes.  All students are responsible for their own home lunch (in disposable bags and containers, please), drink, and water bottle.  You may bring it for them if you plan to have some fun with us on Friday. Look for the K-1 ohana under one of the shady trees.You are welcome to bring a lawn chair as well as lunch. All are invited to join HMS. See everyone on Friday for some fun in the sun, Mrs. Lee