Impact of COVID-19
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…
Now What?
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…
Keep Moving Forward
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…
Minutes and Moments
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…
Checking In
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…
Everyone Matters
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.…
Stay Connected
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 systems. As a result, our…
Into the Unknown
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…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. right?!
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…
More than a Program
“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…