We were all thrown into mandatory “shelter in place” orders and for educators and students, we were thrown into “distance learning” with no prior preparation. It all happened so fast and so many aspects of our lives had to be changed. This has been challenging for all of us, especially our students. The truth is, …
It’s half time. With one month down and one month to go we are in the middle of distance learning for this school year. In sports, half time is used for teams to stop and take time to discuss the events of the first half. For us, this time can be used as a time to …
One more month to go before this school year ends! One more month of navigating through this distance learning journey we are all on and awaiting to see just how long this journey will last. We do not know what the future holds, but it is important for us to continue to keep moving forward …
Due to the closing of school for the remainder of the school year, we will be required to continue with distance learning. COVID-19 has forced all of us to work in a different way and has pushed us to be innovative in how we educate and engage with our students. Distance learning is definitely not …
How are YOU doing? Really… how are you? It’s been almost a month since Hawaii was placed on lockdown due to COVID-19 and it is apparent that this is only the beginning. Many uncertainties and worries remain, will we get sick even while taking precautions, or when we will see our loved ones and return …
As the second week of “distance learning” begins, many of us are slowly adjusting to this new lifestyle of staying home and keeping ‘social distance’. Everyone is being challenged by all of the restrictions and coping in a different way. During this time, it is necessary for us to be patient with ourselves and those …
“When physical distancing is deemed necessary, social and emotional connectedness is even more critical.” Karen Niemi, CASEL President & CEO As we know, our students’ brain development greatly impacts how they learn and their behavior. In particular, the areas of their brains that are changing the most are the reward systems, regulatory systems and relationships …
Who would have imagined that Friday, March 13 would be the last day all of us would be on campus for over a month and a half? COVID-19 was already impacting the world and slowly was starting to impact us here at Kaimuki Middle. From cancellations of student trips and our brand new PTO’s “Taste …
It’s the most wonderful time of the yearThere’ll be much mistltoeingAnd hearts will be glowingWhen loved ones are nearIt’s the most wonderful time of the year -Andy Williams “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Holiday lights and decorations, endless Christmas songs on the radio, holiday get togethers, extended mall hours— all of the signs that …
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“Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a culture to create, not just a program to buy.” Dedra Stafford SEL is more than our school’s advisory and Second Step program. Our long term goal is for us to become a school where all teachers will be able to say “We are a SEL cultured school!”, where SEL …
