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Kawananakoa Middle School
Newsletter
Kawananakoa Middle School
Ali`i Warriors
Winter Issue No. 45
January 2015
A Message from the
Principal…
Inside this issue:
Dear Students, Parents/
Guardians,
Happy New Year! Welcome back, students, as
we begin a new semester.
Congratulations to all students who demonstrated
their commitment to education and earned first semester honor roll recognition. Congratulations to
their proud parents/guardians as well.
The long awaited renovation of Kawananakoa’s auditorium will commence during the month of January and is scheduled to be completed
in 14 months. Staging of equipment and supplies will take up sections
of our campus. Students need to stay away from the fenced off construction areas and equipment. Our newly renovated auditorium with
air conditioning will provide a wonderful environment to enjoy student
performances in the years to come.
Accelerated Reader Top
Point Earners
Reflection Contest Results
2
Statewide Testing
AHERA
3
There will be a number of assessments that will be administered to
students during the second semester. Kawananakoa Middle School is
one of 172 Hawaii schools that will administer the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to 8th graders in February 2015.
Other assessments will also be administered throughout the semester
-- HSA Science, EXPLORE (8th graders), and the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) which takes the place of the old Hawaii State Assessment. The SBAC is a rigorous Common Core Standards assessment and teachers have been hard at work preparing our
students. This assessment will be asking that students demonstrate
achievement at a much higher level. Parents, please support your
child by making sure that they complete their assignments and attend
school on a daily basis.
Thank you for your continued support.
2nd Quarter Ali`i Warriors 4
Drama & Orchestra News
RAT-Free Incentive
School Fundraiser
Thank You’s
Auditorium Renovation
5
Honor Roll
6
Perfect Attendance
8
Donation Request
9
KMS Teams
10
Staffing News
11
Calendar of Events
Summer School
School Uniform Sale
Spirit Week
12
Ka Na`auao Me Ke Aloha
(Knowledge & Wisdom with
Compassion)
Sincerely,
Ann Sugibayashi, Principal
Kawananakoa Middle School Ali`i Warriors
49 Funchal Street · Honolulu, HI 96813 · (808) 587-4430 · fax 587-4443 · E-mail: [email protected] · www.kawananakoa.k12.hi.us
KMS Ali`i Warriors Newsletter is published four times a year.
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Accelerated Reader Top Point Earners
6th Grade
2nd Quarter
Phoebe Hayashi
Faustine Miura
Erin Katahira
Karly Tangonan1
Sandy Chen
Celina Shoda
Jo Ann Pang
Leann Oh
Venus Li
Iwalani Campbell
Jason Chen
Anson Kimura Jr.
Nathan Leung
Stephanie Linn
Kylie-Rae Abe
Caitlin Chung
Nathan Cantrill
Abel Asing
Sandra Xiao
Lauren Croll
Rustee Paranada
Richard Kim
Yu Him “Bryan” But
Erisa Philpot
Gabriel Uyezu
711.6
300.1
194.3
71.6
156.3
149.5
140.6
139.8
131.9
125.0
106.5
103.0
89.7
82.9
80.4
79.7
76.5
75.7
67.1
66.4
64.8
64.4
64.0
63.3
61.7
7th Grade
2nd Quarter
Kathy Ho
Darrell Guittu
Angela Feng
Justin Wong
Ming Lam
Damien Chang
Yi Lin Lei
Vianna Lee
Hosannah Boyer
Celine Sahara
Emily Uetake
Alexis Akana
Jase Ishimi
Melanie Yang
Axel Chan
Jordan Lam
Jimmy Hu
Ariah Howard
Brianna Wong
Jenny Pang
Tara Kuwaye
Benny Chan
Sophia Tran-Dang
Le Yi Feng Zheng
C-J Pascaul-Tabuyo
317.5
246.3
206.7
178.5
151.7
148.4
121.2
120.0
119.5
110.8
102.4
101.8
92.1
90.5
87.9
85.7
84.2
83.0
82.1
76.0
72.8
70.6
69.7
66.7
62.8
6th and 7th Grade
1st Semester
Phoebe Hayashi
Kathy Ho
Faustine Miura
Darrell Guittu
Erin Katahira
Damien Chang
Celina Shoda
Sandy Chen
Ming Lam
Ocean Mao
Karly Tangonan
Hosannah Boyer
Angela Feng
Jase Ishimi
Iwalani Campbell
Gabriel Uyezu
Vianna Lee
Justin Wong
Leann Oh
Lauren Croll
Melanie Yang
Jo Ann Pang
Venus Li
Celine Sahara
Yi Lin Lei
1321.8
567.9
414.2
373.5
372.9
306.8
271.1
267.9
261.4
259.8
255.0
252.8
249.4
245.3
238.3
235.6
234.7
215.5
204.2
196.3
196.0
188.8
181.0
170.8
162.9
Twelfth Annual Reflections Awards Ceremony
“The World would be a better place if….” was this year’s PTA Reflection theme. Seventy-six class finalists in this year’s
Reflection Contest were honored on Wednesday, December 10 in the Literature, Visual Arts, Photography, and Film categories. The students were presented ribbons and certificates by Principal Ann Sugibayashi, and each student had their
pictures taken by parent photographer, Carl Onoye (son Casey attends Roosevelt High School.).
The eight essay, five visual arts, six photography, and one film medal winners were announced that night and their projects move on to the Honolulu Regionals to compete with other Honolulu middle schools. We have consistently won
and placed in State Finals and have been honored to have our Literature and photography projects compete in the National finals last year.
Literature (essay) medal winners: Damien Chang, Krystyn Chang, Kiana Ching, Zoe Fernandes, Jordan Lam, Keoni
Martin, Celina Bhandari and Chloe Chan.Visual Arts medal winners: Lauren Casey, Brennan Caspillo, Lauren Kam, Jodi
Lim, and Huy Tran.
Photography medal winners are Jayna Benito, Rachel Inouye, Kelly Leung, Mika Maetani, Kyra Tanoue, and Cheng Jie
Wu.
KMS first entry in the Film Division is Jayna Benito, grade 8.
Kudos to the English teachers, Mrs. Ayabe, Mrs. Shibuya, Mrs. Shultz, Mrs. Young-Chan and Mr. Zalopany, for the Literature entries. Thank you to the Visual Arts teacher, Mr. Tambio, and the Photography and Film teacher, Mr. Sugano.
We also appreciate our dedicated parent photographer, Mr. Carl Onoye!
The General Meeting was sponsored by Title 1 and our KMS PTSA.
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Upcoming State-Wide Testing Information
Test / Assessment
Grade Level
Date
WIDA
Jan. 19-Feb. 27
NAEP
Those students
qualifying as English Language Learners 6-8
Selected Gr. 8 students
HSA Science – Round 1
Gr. 8 Small group
Feb. 25 & 26
HSA Science – Round 1
Gr. 8
March 2-4
ACT – EXPLORE
Gr. 8
March 9 & 10
HSA Science – Round 2
Gr. 8 small group
March 24 & 25
No make up
HSA Science – Round 2
Gr. 8
March 30, 31, April 1
No make up
HSA Science – Round 3
Gr. 8
May 4-6
Make up May 7 & 8
HSA Science – Round 3
Gr. 8 small group
May 11 &12
Make up May 13 &14
February 24, 2015
MISC
Parents of selected
students will receive a letter in January notifying
them that their child was
selected to participate.
Round 1 make up will be on
Feb. 27
Make up for Round 1 will
be on Mar. 5
The Smarter Balance Assessment is tentatively scheduled for April 6-24
More information will be available in the next newsletter
UPDATED AHERA INFORMATION
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) which mandated the AsbestosContaining Materials in School Rule, 40 CFR Part 763. It requires all primary and secondary school buildings to be inspected by AHERA accredited inspectors and to identify all asbestos-containing building materials. The rule further requires the
development of a management plan by an AHERA accredited management planner that is based on the findings of inspection. The management plan outlines our intent in controlling the potential for exposure to asbestos fibers in our school.
In February 2001, Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-502 was adopted by the Hawaii State Legislature. These rules
essentially mirror the requirements of the AHERA regulations. In both cases, the rules require our school to notify parents,
teachers, and employees of the presence and status of asbestos containing material in our buildings.
The initial inspection of our school was conducted in 1989 and identified some asbestos-containing materials. Since that
time, we have continued to conduct periodic surveillance and re-inspections to ensure that the asbestos-containing materials
remain in good condition and do not pose a hazard to our students and staff. The results of the recently completed surveillance in December 2014 indicate there were no changes in the condition of the asbestos-containing materials in our school
buildings.
An asbestos management plan was drafted based on our initial inspection and submitted to the Hawaii State Department of
Health. It outlines in detail the methods we will use to maintain the material in a safe manner. The management plan is updated regularly as asbestos is removed or conditions change.
A copy of the management plan is on file in the administrative office and is available for your review during our regular school
hours.
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Second Quarter Ali`i Warriors
Each quarter, teachers nominate 1 boy and 1 girl from their team who consistently exhibits the"
Ali'i Warrior ABCs" (Act Responsibly, Be Cooperative, Communicate Respect).
Congratulations to our 2nd quarter Ali'i Warriors: Kiana Ching, John Gia, Chelbi Juan, Colbey
Keaunui, Erin Katahira, Jordan Lam, Justin Obra, Noah Okami, Kohl Santos, Sophia TranDang, Sophia-Marie Vassileva, Man Ian Woo, Sandra Xiao, and Mathis Yamamoto.
Thank you for remembering your "ABCs!"
Parents, please encourage your child to represent Kawananakoa Middle School both on and off
campus by following the "ABCs."
DRAMA and ORCHESTRA NEWS
Thank you to all those hard working parents, friends, alumni, administration and especially our
Deputy Sheriff Training Recruit Class (DST 14-01) who came out on Sunday, November 2, 2014
to help with the dismantling of our Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre and clearing the way towards our auditorium's renovations. Their six hours of hard work is greatly appreciated and will
always be remembered.
Our volunteers included:
Deputy F. Alonzo, Deputy J. Covell, Deputy M. Drake, Deputy R. Fukumoto, Deputy G. Irons, Deputy B.
K-Swain, Deputy R. Kamealoha, Deputy A. Talavera, Deputy J. Trojacek, Lt. L. Martin, Principal Ann
Sugibayashi, Mr. Paul Sugibayashi, Vice Principal Jason Ohta, Mr. Roy Irei, Mr. Clayton Yanagisako, Mrs.
Bethany-Huang Kwock, Mr. Mel Kaili, Kawananakoa Orchestra Alumni and current Roosevelt HS
fresmen: Duncan Martin, Jacky Chen, Justin Lau, Kawananakoa Orchestra students: D'Elle Martin, Kelly
Hu, Angie Lee, Addis Tang, Alex Truong, Cheng Jie Wu,
Jayvier Yanagisako
With heartfelt mahalo,
Danny Mew
Kawananakoa Orchestra Director
& Theatre Guild Director
"The Deputy Sheriff Training Recruit Class (DST 14-01) was honored
to be able to assist Kawananakoa Middle schools, Drama and Orchestra Section.
Each 6 month long Recruit Class is encouraged to complete a legacy
project that includes Community Service to those that they will be
entrusted to protect throughout their careers.
The Oahu section of recruits enjoyed the challenge presented by your
schools project and it was a well spent 6 hours of true labor. The
water and pizza provided was appreciated by all."
Honored to Serve,
Lane Martin, Lieutenant
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR REWARD PROGRAM
RAT-Free = Free Dress
no Referrals * no Absences * no Tardies
Perfect attendance and model behavior will be rewarded monthly with Free Dress Days
on Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 31, April 30, and May 29
(Refer to page 14 in the student planner for dress-code guidelines)
PTSA SPRING FUNDRAISER
McFun-Raiser coupon booklets benefit both the Ronald McDonald House charities and Kawananakoa Middle School. McDonald's food coupons are redeemable at any participating McDonald's Restaurants in Hawaii.
McDonald's Food Items include:
1 Free hamburger
1 Free small order of french fries
1 Free ice-cream cone
1 Free hash brown
1 Buy any large sandwich, & get 1 free
1 Buy any breakfast sandwich, & get 1 free
1 $5 off full price adult or child admission to Wet & Wild Hawaii
Zippy's tickets can be redeemed at any of the 24 Zippy's locations, including
Maui and Hilo.
Each ticket can be redeemed for any of the following items:
*24 oz. Zippy's chili (original, vegetarian or no-bean)
*24 oz. Portuguese bean soup
*Napoleon's Bakery Frozen Cookie Dough
(18 pieces choice of peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, or chocolate chip)
The sale price for each ticket is $9.00
All of these for $5.00 each booklet
Pre-sale forms and money deadline: FEB. 11 (Turn in the attached orange order form and money to the office)
Booklet and ticket pick up: FEB. 28, from 9-12 in the cafeteria
Andrea Yao and family for donating a bag of tennis balls to Mrs.
Shirafuji.
Reese Tsunezumi and mother for the donation of chips, ring
pops and fruit roll ups. The students appreciated the positive behavior rewards!
Kaila Torres-Afong and her mother Jaydine for donating a floor
fan to K301.
AUDITORIUM RENOVATION
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Campus Rejuvenation Committee, including Senator Suzanne Chun-Oakland, our auditorium renovation project has been approved and funded. The project will begin in February and is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2016. We ask students, parents, and staff to be understanding and patient with any inconveniences brought on by
the construction.
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SY 2013 - 2014 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
8th GRADE - 4.0
Agngarayngay, Jennifer
Benito, Jayna
Bhandari, Celina
Casey, Lauren
Chen, Jacinda
Fernandez, Erin Nicole
Gomes, Palenaole
Gong, Jun
Ho, Johnny
Juan, Chelbi
Kahapea, Gisella
Lam, Pau-Lin
Lei, Ya Wen
Li, Qi Qing
Phung, Trinh
Shoda, Krista
Suzuki, Brooke
Takara, Jadalee
Tamai, Koko
Woo, Man Ian
Wu, Ann
Yamamoto, Kacie
8th GRADE - 3.5-3.9
Fortin, Caliana
Furukawa, Brett
Hu, Wei Qi
Huang, Andy
Ichikawa, Fay
Inouye, Rachel
Lee, Angelina
Leung, Ka Lam
Lim, Jodi
Matsuda, Stephanie
Miranda, Anya
Tran, Bao Chau
Wu, Cheng Jie
Yamamoto, Mathis
Yeung, Wing Yiu
Li, Hai Ying
Lin, Lawrence
Lu, Huaifang
Okamura, Kiana
Philpot, Kyle
Ramos, Evelyn
Suzukawa, Mina
Tang, Addis
Tran, Elvis
Valdez, Alecxyia Rossela
Wong, Dennis
Cabreros, Sharmaine Janice
Chen, Minqi
Fu, Caitlyn
Junio, Chanelle
Kam, Lauren
Le, Mary
Lehmann, Shahiza
Li, Devin
Lin, Xiao Qi
Nguyen, Duy
Tran, Huy
Umetsu, Taylor
Cheng, Wen Bin
Wong, Tsz Ching
7th GRADE - 4.0
Amoroso, Katelyn
Arakaki, Ashley
Arellano, Angelica Grace
Bantolina, Jhrew-Faith
Boyer, Hosannah
Chang, Damien
Chung, Isabella
Feng Zheng, Le Yi
Gonzalez, Angelina
Ho, Kathy
House, Cole
Kojima, Miki
Kung, Olivia
Lam, Jordan
Lam, Ming
Luyen, Edward
Martin, Delle
Minamoto, Gage
Minton, Andrew
Ng, Vincent
Pang, Jenny
Sahara, Celine
Sam, Krystal
Tajas, Jennalyn
Tran, Baovy
Wickes, Azahlea
Wong, Brianna
Yang, Melanie
7th GRADE - 3.5-3.9
Ching, Kiana
Faoa, Jillayne
Ganal, Jayson
Guittap, Lawrence Gerald
Guittu, Darrell
Hara, Sherry-Ann
Holani, Raven
Ishimi, Jase
Le, David
Lei, Yi Lin
Li, Yuxin
Liang, William
Miura, Maya
Nguyen, Regina
Nhieu, Victoria
Pegarido, Maya Celine
Suelen, Valerie Jehn
Tajima, Emiko
Taniguchi, Sophia
Tavai, Raychelle
Tran-Dang, Mai-Phi
Tucker, Iain
Wilson, Liv
Wong, Bailey
Kwong, Serena
Alexander, Niyah
Allagonez, Aaliyah
Bergantinos, Kailee Rose
Calhoun, Logan
Chan, Axel
Chan, Benny
Feng, Angela
Fernandes, Zoe
He, Junhong
He, Tingna
Huang, Daniel
Huynh, Tiffany
Iida, Haile
Lac, Brandon
Lee, Vianna
Lum, Malaya
Martin, Alyssa Brianna
Mina, Christian
Naauao-Ota, Talon
Omoto, Kayla
Ramos, Benedict Daniel
Tateyama, Taylor
Kawananakoa Middle School Newsletter
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SY 2013 - 2014 2nd Quarter Honor Roll (continued)
Uetake, Emily
Valenzuela, Aliya
Wong, Justin
Wu, Yucheng
Baron, Triston
Cabatic, Stacey
He, Shu Lin
Lee, Kai
Obra, Justin
Phuengsema, Kanokporn
Abcede, Adrian-Glenn
Castillejos, Matthew Ivan
Cheng, Kevin
Dakofsky, Stephanie
Domingo, Mark Anthony
Ford, Alyssa
Irei, Kolbe
Luu, Tina
Martin, Keoni
Zhou, Xinnan
6th GRADE - 4.0
Abe, Kylie-Rae
Beltran, Harley Rafael
But, Yu Him
Chang, Ashlyn
Chung, Caitlin
Croll, Lauren
Dowkin, Devon
Gia, John
Hayashi, Phoebe
Horio, Jazmin
Javillo, Mikaela Mae
Katahira, Erin
Khampraseuth, Tessa Mae
Kimura, Anson Jr.
Kuang, Yifeng
Leong, Kalena
Lim, Heidi
Muranaka, Matthew
Okamura, Keila
Ong, Albert
Rabago, Raeanne
Rivera, Trent
Shiroma, Brieanne
Shoda, Celina
Tajima, Akiko
Tanabe, Zachary
Tran, Kyanna
Vo, Hang
Xiao, Sandra
Yahiku, Tysen
Yao, Andrea Ricci
Zhou-Ikeda, Jade
6th GRADE - 3.5-3.9
Paranada, Rustee
Suzuki, Alyssa
Tokuda, Vance
Balmilero, Jenna
Campbell, Iwalani
Chen, Jason
Chen, Sandy
Higa, Kenna
Kim, Jade
Kinoshita, Nelia
Kusano, Tiffany-Ryan
Leong, Dana
Li, Siqin
Lin, Jun Jie
Linn, Stephanie
Mangrobang, Tiana Nicole
Pham Jr, Tuan
Phan, Nhi
Shimokawa, Reina
Takenaka, Cody
Zhao, Renee
Montayre, Shayla
Okami, Egan
Okimoto, Kaedin
Ou, Zhao Hua
Sensano, Troy
Cantrill, Nathan
Dai, Mitchell
Leung, Yun Hei
Takara, Logan
Tatupu-Timu, Shaylen
Baniaga, Alea Jade
Bello, Rancen
Hashimoto, Ethan
Miura, Matthew
Okami, Noah
Pang, Jo Ann
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Perfect Attendance - Quarter 2
6th Grade
Akama, William
Balmilero, Jenna
Baniaga, Alea Jade
Chen, Sandy
Chen, Xiaokang
Chi, Jia Yi
Dai, Mitchell
Dela Rosa, Ethan
Felicilda-Ramolete, Micah
Hayashi, Phoebe
He, Chenghai
Javillo, Mikaela Mae
Kekumu, Hailey
Kim, Jade
Kincho, Antong
Kinoshita, Nelia
Kuang, Yifeng
Lee, Jeffrey
Li, Fangfei
Li, Siqin
Li, Venus
Vo, Hang
Wen, Liane
Weng, Si Jing
Xiao, Sandra
Zhao, Renee
7th Grade
Allagonez, Aaliyah
Amoroso, Katelyn
Cabatic, Stacey
Chan, Benny
Chang, Damien
Chen, Suzanna
Cheng, Kevin
Chung, Hurley
Chung, Isabella
Dakofsky, Stephanie
Dameg-Cajimat, Deandra
Diep, Alvin
Feng Zheng, Le Yi
Feng, Angela
Fernandes, Zoe
Ganzon, Chance
Lin, Jerry
Lin, Ren Bin
Lin, Yu Jie
Linn, Stephanie
Liu, Tsz Ki
Meyer, Kalama
Muranaka, Matthew
Ou, Zhao Hua
Philpot, Erisa
Shoda, Celina
Tajima, Akiko
Tatupu-Timu, Shaylen
Ulukita, Kardashia
Valdez, Amaya Charla
Garay, Christian
Gascon, Sly Xavier
He, Chenglong
He, Ke Xin
He, Liangxin
He, Shu Lin
Hinojosa, Kanoa
Ho, Kathy
Huynh, Tiffany
Kaluna Jr, Kaulana
Kiyuna, Megan
Kojima, Miki
Kung, Olivia
Lac, Brandon
Lam, Jordan
Le, David
Lee, Vianna
Leong, Kayla
Li, Gillian
Li, Yuxin
Lin, Winston
Lin, Yuanneng
Lin, Yuxin
Luu, Tina
Luyen, Edward
Martin, Delle
Martin, Keoni
Nguyen, Regina
Nhieu, Victoria
Okada, Payton
Omerod, Anela
Pang, Jenny
Peel, Jason
Sahara, Celine
Salyphone, Travis
Soquena, Tristan
Sou, Emily
Suelen, Valerie Jehn
Tongpalan-Phillips, Celyn
Tran, Baovy
Tsunezumi, Reese
Uetake, Emily
Valenzuela, Aliya
Wong, Kam Yan
Xu, Cindy
Yang, Melanie
8th Grade
Benito, Jayna
Carino, Nickolas Kyle
Casanova, Luis
Kawananakoa Middle School Newsletter
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Perfect Attendance (continued)
Chan, Chloe
Chen, Jacinda
Chen, Minqi
Clyde-Brown, Martha
Costorio-Meyer, Kanoelehua
Fakpraphai, Wanassanan
Fernandez, Erin Nicole
Fu, Caitlyn
Gao, Kelly
Gong, Jun
Hinojosa, Konapiliahi
Ho, Johnny
Hu, Wei Qi
Huang, Andy
Inouye, Rachel
Isobe, Treven
Juan, Chelbi
Kaminaka, Caitlin
Kubota, Jake
Lau, Edward
Lee, Angelina
Lehmann, Shahiza
Lei, Ya Wen
Leung, Ka Lam
Li, Devin
Li, Hai Ying
Li, Qi Qing
Liang, Xiaoying
Liao, Kai Li
Lim, Jodi
Lin, Xiao Qi
Liu, Suet Yi
Marquez, Sharon-May
Precious
Mena, Noa
Miranda, Anya
Okagawa, Christopher
Okamura, Kiana
Okutsu, Madyson
Phung, Trinh
Quimpo, Tyler James
Santos, Kohl Dylan
Shoda, Krista
Su, Shannon
Suelen, John Vicson
Suen, Carter
Suzuki, Christopher
Takaba, Zachary
Takara, Jadalee
Takiguchi, Eyzek
Tamai, Koko
Tang, Addis
Wong, Dennis
Woo, Man Ian
Wu, Ann
Yamamoto, Mathis
Yun, Rachel
Zheng, Stephen
Tang, Jason
Tanoue, Kyra
Uyeno, Rylen
Valdez, Alecxyia Rossela
Wei, Mei Juan
Donation Requests
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Black dry erase markers
Tripod erase board
Floor or table fan
Old/Used tennis balls for desk/chair bottom
“Book-Off” gift certificates
5 gallon water dispenser (used okay)
Hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes,
Broom and dustpan
Two table fans, glue, disposable gloves,
microwave oven, old typewriter,
HP564/564XL printer ink
Digital camera or video camera (used okay)
Samantha Falzone, KWKRM
Brian Flatt, H201
Ria Lulla, H101
Wanette Shirafuji, F202
Renee Young-Chan, J203
Jon Chung, H206
Rachel Lee, E102
Channing Llaneza, K202
Michael Sugano, J104
Please label your generous donations with the teacher’s name and classroom. For our records, please let
us know your name and your child’s name. Thank you for your support!
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KMS TEAMS ROCK!
CROSS COUNTRY
Front Row (left to right): Angel Perez, Rachel Williams, Sharmaine Crabreros, lyneah Flores, Ariah Howard, Kelsey Marcus, Shahiza Lehmann, Jodi
Lim, Sherry Hara, D'Elle Martin, Nerissa Toda-Nagaue, Celina Bhandari
Top Row l(eft to right): Maika Mahiai, Joshua Lowry, John Franklin, Sage
Shen, Joshua Kim, Coach Horiuchi
Not pictured: Coach Flatt
ROBOTICS
Kawananakoa Robotics First Lego League Team members participated in the
Kalani Tournament in November. They won First Place in the Core Values
Category and qualified for the State Finals.
Abel Asing, Tiana Mangrobang, Albert Ong, Raven Okamura, John Gia, and
Celia Valenzuela.
SOCCER
Top row: Coach Shirafuji, Lauren Kam, Maya Nakamura, Zoe Minakami, Ariah Howard, Jessica Erban, Kaitlyn Payanal, Celina Bhandari,
Gilbert Li, Coach Flatt, Peter Ho
Bottom row: Araby Abdeljawad, John Franklin, Kekoa Hobdy, Ian
Tucker, Mika Maetani, Paul Ho, Amr Abdel Jawad, Cole House
SPEECH
TEAM
Top to bottom (left to
right): Lynn Nguyen,
Kacie Yamamoto, Liv
Wilson, Jason Peel, Adrian Abcede, Lawrence
Guittap, Zoe Fernandes,
Michael Wedemeyer,
Iain Tucker, Sophia
Taniguchi, Alise
Matsuura, Kameryn
Dias, Raven Okamura.
Missing: Jenna Rapoza
and Tiana Mangrobang.
Coach: Mrs. Turbeville
WRESTLING
Last tournament of the 2014 PALS Wrestling Fall Season
at Calvary Chapel of Honolulu
From left to right: Coaches: Russell McElroy, John Lum,
Brian Yamagata; Wrestlers: Ty Gay, Hunter Naauao-Ota,
Tuan Pham, Quellsey Villanueva
Kawananakoa Middle School Newsletter
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FOND FAREWELL TO LONG-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
Mr. Higa waves goodbye in our school parade which honored our teacher retirees. The school’s orchestra performs
on the side.
Ms. Shultz retired in December and Mr. Yamanaka will
leave KMS this month.
Sharon Luke, our Parent Community Network Coordinator (PCNC) and former social studies teacher, retired
in December. As PCNC, she provided valuable guidance to
our Parent Teacher Student Association Board. Ms. Luke
was also a big help in our school’s office. We will miss her
cheerful greetings and keen insight.
Cartoon illustration by student Joseph Rabacal depicts
Mr. Higa who dressed up annually as KMS’s Santa.
BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR RETIREES!
FOOTBALL
Undefeated Champs!
Top row: Coach Rod Cabacungan,
DeVaughn Pita, Dominick Jacob-Lopa,
Amo Sulu, Salima Faasavalu, Cejay Lau,
Kawai Tully-Sabog, Derek Gonzales,
Coach Tyler Au, Coach Zack Stephens
and son
Bottom row: Jesse Kaneakua-Kai, Kohl
Santos, Mark Domingo, Brennan Caspillo, Raynel Pita, Jace Ehia, Connor Zuniga, Reese Tsunezumi
Missing: Coach Steve Warner
Enter to win a prize!
Rules: 1. Make sure your parent reads the newsletter. 2. Find the picture of the Ali`i Warrior:
3. Have your parent sign and write the page number. 4. Cut this out and turn it into the OFFICE.
Student Name ______________________________________________________AA #_____________
Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Ali’I Warrior hidden on pg #______
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Kawananakoa Middle School Ali`i Warriors
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date
January 19
January 22
January 31
February 2-6
February 6
February 14
February 16
February 24
February 25-26
February 27
March 13
March 16-20
March 26
March 31
April 3
Event
No School - Martin Luther King
Report Card Distribution
RAT-Free Free Dress
Spirit Week
Student Activity: Sports Day
Honolulu District Science Fair
No School - Presidents' Day
8th Grade NAEP testing (selected students)
8th Grade HSA Science (small groups only)
RAT-Free Free Dress
3rd Quarter Ends
No School - Spring Break
No School - Kuhio Day
RAT-Free Free Dress
No School - Good Friday
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School will be scheduled for Monday, June 15th- Monday July 10th, 2015.
It will be from 8am - 2pm w ith the day divided into tw o sessions each day w ith a lunch
break in between.
Courses include academic and enrichment options. There will also be a class designed for 5th
graders to aid in the transition between elementary and middle school. Information regarding
course listings, lunch, and registration will be available shortly in future newsletters, flyers, and
on our school website.
SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE
Are you outgrowing your school uniform? Is your uniform torn, stained, or stretched out? Why not take advantage of our special uniform sale.
All uniforms are now only $5.00!
You may purchase new uniforms in the office before or after school. Cash only,
please.
HEADS UP! KMS will have a new uniform design next school year….
SPIRIT WEEK EVENTS
February 2-6
PJ & Stuffed Animal Monday - wear pajama clothing with your KMS uniform and bring your stuffed animal buddy
Tourist Tuesday - Wear aloha wear with your KMS uniform eg. aloha shirts, fake leis, straw hats, and slippers
Mix Match & Wacky Hair Wednesday - wear mix matched clothes with your KMS uniform eg. different socks and
shoes with the craziest hair
Twins Thursday - today you have a FREE DRESS DAY, but you have to QUALIFY! You have to team up with a friend
or friends and wear exactly the same outfit in DRESS CODE AND you need to report to JWKRM on Thursday morning
no later than 7:50AM to get a pass. This pass will notify security that you are a KMS student and you are allowed to
be out of uniform for the day. KSA will not write any late passes and will not give out any free dress passes after
7:50AM, so come to school early.
Conventional Friday - On this day you can dress as you feel - hipster, classy, hippy, dress super smart, be a jock,
or anything that you want to be - so long as we can recognize what you are by how you're dressed. Be sure to wear
your KMS uniform on this day.