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CREATOR SPACE
This week we did tie-dye shirts, made our first relief printmaking stamps, and worked on our third and fourth shrinky-dinks.
CULINARY KIDS: COOKING ADVENTURE
This week, the culinary students crafted some delectable Italian meals, featuring mini pizzas, spaghetti, and cheesy garlic bread. Our culinary journey also took us on a field trip to the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Department. Chef Alan Tsuchiyama led us on a tour of the kitchen and garden. He discussed kitchen health and safety protocols, and the students had the chance to pound ʻulu and sample some pa’i’ai, which was delightful!
FULL STEAM AHEAD
This week in Full STEAM Ahead, students explored the thrilling world of roller coasters. They collaborated in groups to design and build their own roller coasters using recycled materials, testing their creations and enjoying the designs of their peers. We can’t wait for you to experience these at our open house next week!
On Wednesday, we had a fantastic field trip to the Bishop Museum. Students learned about marine debris and its impact on turtles, birds, and marine life. They also observed the Sun, Moon, and stars in the Planetarium, and explored the new exhibit, Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep, which connects prehistoric marine ecosystems to our local aquatic habitats.
We capped off the week by creating air-powered fireworks for the 4th of July. Students tested their designs to see which could fly the furthest and engaged in problem-solving to enhance their creations.
What a fun week in Full STEAM Ahead! We are looking forward to our final week of the summer program. Have a wonderful weekend!
HNS: EXPLORERS
This week was all about biomes! On Monday, we learned about different biomes in the world and in Hawai’i. On Tuesday, we explored biomes and animals at the Honolulu Zoo! On Wednesday, the Explorers chose their favorite animal to research and learn about the biome they live in. They worked hard to create their shoebox dioramas and trioramas. They were very creative, and it was exciting to see what they all came up with!
HNS: OBSERVERS
On Monday (6/30), students learned about the Nene Goose and the Hawaiian Honey Creeper. On Tuesday (7/1), we took a field trip to the Honolulu Zoo. On Wednesday (7/2) and Thursday (7/3), we learned about fish in preparation for our trip to the Waikiki Aquarium, and completed a Pufferfish and Rainbow fish craft.
HNS: RESEARCHERS
This week we had an amazing adventure at the zoo. We got to see an array of animals from around the world. We also are focusing on our culminating activity which the students are working hard to complete.
LET’S PLAY SPORTS
This week, we learned how to play Capture the Flag and Baseball. We also went on a field trip to Lyon Arboretum.
LITTLE JOURNALISTS
This week we worked on our 4th installment of the Hot Summer News. We worked on writing editorial pieces that included research to support our opinions. It was a short week so we worked with tight deadlines, but continued practicing our interview question asking and follow up questions.
MINECRAFT: CREATING AND CODING
This week we focused on Coding and Computer Science. Inspired by our field trip to OCEANIT, we explored the wonders of coding! We completed various puzzles to solve mysteries in Minecraft. Next we worked on troubleshooting code and creating code to also create our own “MINI GAME” within Minecraft.
ROBOTICS WITH LEGO EV3
This week we went to Kalani High School and got a tour of their workshop to see their high school robotics program. They also passed out flyers for their Kalani Robotics Academy. It runs every school break, and there are 4 academies to choose from! We also had our final days in preparing our robots for our competition next week.
THE LEADERSHIP LAB
Our Week 4 Theme: Relationship Skills – “Building Strong Leadership Connections”
Learned and practiced effective communication tools:
– Active listening
– SOLER technique (nonverbal communication)
– Reflective and empathetic listening
– The art of conversation with speed talks
Peer Mediation Basics:
– Understanding perceptions, positions, and needs
– Reframing
– Stages of mediation
– Role of the mediator
This week we also took a beautiful walk to the Japanese Garden. Students practiced active listening while we were there and a silent mindful walk. We also enjoyed a visit to Raising Canes for early lunch where they practiced a mock mediation.