December - Responsible and Involved Citizen
Responsible and Involved Citizen-- Congratulations to Natalie for being selected as our Responsible and Involved Citizen this month
• understands United States history and participates in our democratic process
• understands the responsibility of contributing to the community and world
• is knowledgeable of Hawaiian history, culture and values
• takes responsibility for own actions
• respects and protects the environment
• understands United States history and participates in our democratic process
• understands the responsibility of contributing to the community and world
• is knowledgeable of Hawaiian history, culture and values
• takes responsibility for own actions
• respects and protects the environment
November- Critical and Creative Thinker
Critical and Creative Thinker
• demonstrates problem solving strategies
• is sensitive to different perspectives
• appreciates music, literature and art
• demonstrates problem solving strategies
• is sensitive to different perspectives
• appreciates music, literature and art
Student Learning Expectation -Independent Learner (October)
Yippee for Kekai who was selected by his classmates as our Independent Learner for the month of October!
• strives for a strong foundation in all subject areas
• reads for knowledge and pleasure
• is diligent and organized
• is self-directed in seeking knowledge
• shares information through interaction and collaboration
• strives for a strong foundation in all subject areas
• reads for knowledge and pleasure
• is diligent and organized
• is self-directed in seeking knowledge
• shares information through interaction and collaboration
Student Learning Expectation-Effective Communicator (September)
Congratulations to Braden for being selected as our Effective Communicator for the month of September!
Students assessed themselves as to how well they were doing as effective communicators. Parents and teachers also assessed them....the good news is everyone is making progress and knows what to work on ;).
- demonstrates listening skills
- articulates ideas clearly
- expresses written thoughts clearly, using correct grammar and mechanics
- uses technology effectively for learning and communicating
Students assessed themselves as to how well they were doing as effective communicators. Parents and teachers also assessed them....the good news is everyone is making progress and knows what to work on ;).
Student Learning Expectation
CATHOLIC LEARNER (August) -- Congratulations to Nalu for being selected as our Catholic Learner for August!
A Catholic Learner:
How is our class learning to be Catholic Learners?
When students were asked to describe their prayer times, these were some of their responses:
A Catholic Learner:
- respects God, Self, and Others.
- has basic knowledge of Catholic teachings, practices, and traditions.
- practices Christian values by respecting and serving others in daily life.
- participates reverently at Mass.
- uses and understands both scripture and prayer.
How is our class learning to be Catholic Learners?
- Attend Mass as a class on a regular basis
- Participate in Religion classes 4x/week
- Pray before each subject
- Memorize a scripture and prayer each quarter
- Understand the difference between spontaneous and memorized prayer
- creating a website on kindness and practicing Christian values
- Having prayer times daily
When students were asked to describe their prayer times, these were some of their responses:
- Ever since my teacher taught me how to pray, I picture myself in the scene with Jesus when I am reading the Bible. (Keanu)
- I usually lay in bed in read the Bible. I talk to Jesus. (Kelsea)
- During prayer time, I felt that Jesus was there, right next to me. Also I felt that Jesus brought angels with HIm. The devil was there, too. Jesus sent his angels to shoo away the devil. I want to tell Jesus "thank you" for listening to my prayers. (Natalie)
- When I pray, I talk to Jesus. First, I read my Bible and then I listen to a song about God. (Nalu)
- My prayer time is private. Prayer time helps me get closer to God. (Devak)
- During my prayer time, I listen to holy music and read about God in the BIble. The Bible is my key to success. When I read the scriptures in the Bible, I think about how I can do something like God did and input it into my life.(Kekai)
- I learned that when you're mad or sad you can pray to God to help you through it. I pray for God to heal somebody or me. (Raymond)
- Everyday my dad and I pray to Jesus. Sometimes we listen to Christian music. (Willie)
- During my prayer times, I have learned that Jesus has helped and healed. When I pray, I use my computer, my Bible, and I eat food to help me relax. I pray because I love my God and he has done great things for me. (Aidan)
- My prayer times were reading about Jesus healing others. I do my prayer times in my art room. I am speaking to God in my prayer times. (Bella)
- I pray because it's good. I love God and God loves me. (Raymie)
- The Bible is a big inspiration. I think everyone in the world should follow God's rules and read the Bible. (Batiste)
- I pray in my room because it is quiet. I listen to a song and read the Bible. (Makana)
- During my prayer times, it is normally quiet and peaceful. First, I read my Bible and record it in my log. Then I listen to Christian music. (Julien)
- I pray at night because it's peaceful and quiet. I pray for my brother who lives in Virginia, my relatives, and for the homeless. I praise God for all He's done (Nick).
- I talk to God and Jesus and ask them what their favorite things are and I tell them about my day. My favorite prayer is the "Our Father".
- I pray with my mom. We each read a story and we pray in our living room. (Braden)
- My favorite thing about prayer time is talking to God. I always know I can count on God. (Josh)