School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades K-6Teacher: Kahealani Paogofie Driving Question: How do we, as keiki, create aloha experiences for others and ourselves through our relationships to our place and each other? What did the students DO? This new group, beginning in February, has focused on creating meaningful aloha experiences for their school community through...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 3-6Teacher: Nicole Huffman and Jenifer Donatiello Driving Question: How do we, as musicians, use ʻukulele to share and enhance our musical knowledge, so that music is enjoyed throughout the community? What did the students DO? This group has developed a strong foundation in music, focusing on singing, ukulele, and...

School: Kamaile Academy Public Charter SchoolGrade Level: Grades 2-3Teacher: Chassidy Kaaihue, Steven Moore, and Camille Kaye Driving Question: How do art and theater activities enhance our haumana’s critical thinking skills and social skills to uplift our Kamaile community? What did the students DO? The Ponobots team embarked on an exciting robotics journey, participating in tournaments...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 4-6Teacher: Cece Miyagawa and Ryan Winslow Driving Question: How do we as stewards of our community use available resources to be more efficient and sustainable so our community can thrive without waste? What did the students DO? This group actively engaged in both culinary and sewing projects, developing their...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 5-6Teacher: Bryson Matsushima and Keala Nunuha Driving Question: How do we, as leaders, educate and encourage others in our community, so that we can inspire active and healthy lifestyles? What did the students DO? The Living Pono PALS group at Nānāikapono Elementary School has flourished this quarter through activities...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 3-6Teacher: Wendy Gumm and Luania Sula Driving Question: How do we teach and encourage sustainable gardening practices within our community to foster relationships with the ‘aina and our ohana? What did the students DO? The Guardians of the Garden program continues to inspire haumāna through experiential learning rooted in...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 5-6Teacher: Alexis Prei Driving Question: How do we, as teammates, support each other in order to push past our personal expectations and improve our well-being? What did the students DO? The Girls on the Run PALS group Nānāikapono Elementary School has supported a group of haumāna in building physical...

School: Nānāikapono Elementary SchoolGrade Level: Grades 3-6Teacher: Kahealani Paogofie and Charimhel Rarallo Driving Question: How do we, as artists, learn culture through art so that we can connect our backgrounds to the present? What did the students DO? The Aloha ʻĀina group has been actively engaged in a variety of creative and community-centered projects that...

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