April 2025 PART 2
April 2025 PART 2
Mrs. Tadaki
The ELA Learning Lab students have been busy at work applying their vocabulary, comprehension, and writing strategies to explore different texts. Some of the interesting articles students have been reading include: "The Blood-Red Night"-- The story of how a Wisconsin family survived the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871; "The Only Boy on the Team"- A true teen story about a boy who became a cheerleader for his high school; and "Is Everyone Having More Fun that Me?"- An article about how social media can make teens feel like they are not good enough. The Learning Lab students have been rockstars in using their close-reading strategies and have shown growth in their critical thinking to analyze text.
Mr. Ikehara
Our concert band took part in the Leilehua Complex Festival and did a great job!!
Other pictures are of students hanging out in the band room :)
Mr. Falzarano
4th quarter has been quite productive. Pd 1 6th graders were extracting DNA from a strawberry. Pd 3 8th graders were busy exploring how an electric motor works. Outside in the shade house period 5 and 6 7th graders have set up their hydroponics projects.
Ms. S. Baker
6th graders painted with yarn to create captivating landscapes! Now they are designing their own pixel art pattern for their upcoming embroidery project!
7th graders practiced quilt making ideas by creating the Breadfruit (Ulu) pattern out of paper. They also started working with fabric and creating their own designs!
8th graders started the quarter by making ribbon leis! They have also started making hats and learning a Japanese embroidery style called Sashiko!
Mr. Morimoto
This month, StuCo held a whole council meeting with homeroom representatives from all grade levels! Also, an Easter Egg Hunt was held on the backfield during lunch on 4/17 for all grade levels. (See the pictures!)
In April, 6th and 7th grade wheel classes are learning the foundations of what it takes to be a leader, as 8th grade Officers continue to work to represent the student body!