Parent to Parent: 6 Easy Ways to Label School Supplies
Before you start writing your child’s name on all 64 crayons, see these six hacks from local parents for this back-to-school headache.
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New On School Menus: Açaí Bowls and Breakfast Burritos
Photo: Courtesy of Sherie CharFirst-place winners from Moanalua High School with First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige, a judge in the Jump Start Grab & Go Breakfast challenge. Breakfast options at public schools in Hawaiʻi will get an upgrade, thanks to 25 local…
Is Private School the Right Fit for Your Child?
You’ve noticed it for a while. Your child seems bored or restless in school. Or they are rapidly succeeding in one field and are looking for new challenges. It makes you wonder if it is time to consider private school.…
See What Enlightened Learning Is All About
Courtesy of Pacific Buddhist Academy At Pacific Buddhist Academy, students of all faiths are challenged to think for themselves, solve problems creatively, and engage in the community around them through small class sizes, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and a…
2018 Open House Guide
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10 Ways to Avoid the Headaches of Homework
Hawaii experts share strategies on tackling the dreaded task. 1. Set a Routine ✔ A key strategy is to establish a routine for when and where homework gets done. “The best thing to do is to get homework…
Editor’s Page: So It Begins
The alarm goes off. It's still dark outside. Shuffle to the kitchen. Grab a cup of coffee. Prep a hearty breakfast, a healthy snack and a well-balanced lunch. Get the kids fed, cleaned and dressed. Coordinate schedules, check homework folders,…
Good Reads: August 2012
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad.
Guiding Principles for Parents
Here are basic and timeless principles to help children at all ages grow up to be “good” and “smart,” whether making friends, developing skills and knowledge, or just navigating through life.What you do matters. Parents are their children’s first and…
The Makings of a Genius Child
by Dr. Dennis Garlick Albert Einstein, Mozart, Frank Lloyd Wright, Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates. You don't have to be a genius to know what these famous names have in common.Many parents want their children to be geniuses, but what determines…
Sacred Hearts Academy Focuses on Digital Engineering
Sacred Hearts Academy Focuses on Digital Engineering RoboticsFIRST, which stands for, “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is the “varsity sport for the mind.” Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer Robotics, established in 2007, expands upon the school's mission of…
Math Power
Betty White Raising financially fit children requires parental involvement. Encourage girls and boys to learn math skills and prepare for life by teaching money management, beginning as early as preschool. Make math a part of daily life. Use counting, graphing…
Good Reads: December 2011
Llama Llama Holiday Drama, by Anna DewdneyHorrible Harry and the Holidaze, by Suzy KlineEarth-friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Every Day, by Kathy RossBoredom Blasters: Brain Bogglers, Awesome Activities, Cool Comics, Tasty Treats and More, by Helaine BeckerJoy to the…
2012 Preschool & Toddler Programs Guide
A mere 7.3 percent of the state's public kindergarten classrooms had a majority of their students fully engaged and ready to learn on the first day of school, according to the 2010-2011 Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment. “Before age…
Good Reads: November 2011
A Hawaii Christmas Tail, by Riki Inzano Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus, by Chris PlehalDewey’s Christmas at the Library, by Myron, Vicky and Bret Witter Jeannette Claus Saves Christmas, by Douglas ReesJoy to the World: Christmas Stories and…
Making the Most of Your Campus Visit
Would you ever buy a car without taking it for a spin? Why nottest-drive your child's private-school options before making your pick? Making the Most of Your Campus Visit Some Tips:Do some pre-visit research. Read up on the school’s history.…
Teaching Future Students
by Victoria Wiseman There's no doubt about it:Kids are different these days. By the time they don a backpack for their first day of kindergarten, the next generation can navigate through your smart phone, demand recycled juice boxes and access…
What Are You Looking For?
You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you're looking for in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas you might consider. Private schools: What are you looking for? AccreditationHas…
Applying to Private School: A Timeline
Thinking about private school for your child? The quest to find the right school for your child and get her or him enrolled can take at least a year. We've developed a 12-month timeline to assist you every step of…