Student Life

 Scripture:“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”   -  Jeremiah  29:11

APRIL Calendar:

13	MS-1	Geography – S. America & Middle East Map Test (7)
14	MS-2B	Early Release @ 1:45 pm Algebra Quiz 1 (8)
16	MC-JC	8th Grade Camp thru April 18th.  See camp rules and dress code.
17	MS-1	Math – Chapter 9 Quiz (7) 7th Grade FLEX Program Assembly (Advisory Period).  Ranked registration forms distributed.  Due May 1st, 3:45 p.m. Front Office

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20	MS-1	School Evacuation Drill (Practice)
21	Special	Roy Sakuma Visits
22	MS-3	Algebra – Team Test 1 (8)
23	MS-3C	Japanese – Lesson 7 Voc Quiz (8)
24	MS-1	Bible / Science – Creation / Evolution Presentation (8)       Japanese – Lesson 7 Voc Quiz (8)
25	Saturday	HBA Fun Fair @ HBA Elementary Campus; 9:00

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27	MS-1	Geography – Europe Map Test (7) Math – Chapter 9 STAR Test (7)
28	MS-JA	Math – Chapter 9 STAR Test (7)
29	MS-3	Japanese – Hiragana Reading Test (7)
30	MS-3C	Japanese – Hiragana Reading Test (7)

MAY Calendar:

1	MS-1	FLEX Program Registration 2009-10 form due. 3:45 p.m. Front Office      Excursion – TBA (7)
3	Sunday	8th Grade Rite of Passage “Kuikawa” 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ;  MS Multi Purpose         Room (MPR)

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15	MS-1	High School and PTF Service Awards Ceremony                   Excursion – Civil War Re-enactment @ Queen Emma Park (8)
22	MS-1	Middle School Awards Ceremony @ MS MPR                   Excursion – Reef Walk (7)

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mrs. Aguiar, Mr. Hom, 7A

From the Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Thank you! Mrs. Horiuchi who has graciously agreed to help us with the PTF Fun Fair script redemption efforts.

➢    Script Redemption beginning April 20th: Scripts can be redeemed before school from 7:15-7:30 a.m. or after-school from 2:45-3:30 p.m. during the week of April 20th in the front of the MPR.
➢    HBA Fun Fair:
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the elementary campus begins at 9:00 a.m.
8th Grade Fun Fair Flyer is attached.

➢    Student Council Elections:  Gr. 8, Class 2013 Candidate Information Sheet and Petition Form may be picked up from the Middle School Front Office. Offices open to current 8th graders are the following:  recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and treasurer. Risk and persevere.

Election Dates:
Week of April 13-17            Student Council Petition Week
      Friday, April 17             Petition due in MS Front Office by 3:00 p.m.
Week of April 20-24          Student Council Campaign Week
      Tuesday, April 28         Campaign Assembly Gr. 8-11. Candidate’s                                                                                Speeches are heard.
     Wednesday, April 29    Student Council Election Day
      Friday, May 1                 All campaign posters must be removed by 3:00                                                                     p.m.

Class of 2013 - 8th Grade Camp is finally here!
We look forward to your Talent Show. Please read the camp information from Christian Ministries carefully.  Attached are the HBA Camp Rules. As part of the privilege of camp attendance, students may dress in jeans with HBA uniform bottoms or jeans on Thursday. Your jeans ankle length and one color, no holes or frays nor should it be styled or designed (i.e. rivets, sequins etc.).

Class of 2014 – 7th Graders FLEX Program Registration 2009-10
➢    Assembly: You will have an opportunity hear information regarding your FLEX classes for next year during Friday, April 17th Assembly (Advisory Period) in the MPR. You will also receive your registration form on Friday. Please take it home and discuss it with your parents. If you lose your ranked form, another number will be issued but it will be higher than all of the numbers distributed.  Keep the form in a safe location.

➢    Reminder: World Language FLEX courses fill both FLEX 1 and 2 class choices for the year. Classes will meet 4 times a week. Student performance will be graded on an A-F scale but will not be factored into the GPA.

If you are in a World Language currently, you must earn a passing placement test score and your current teacher’s approval for you to advance to Level 1B (second year) language course in your 8th grade year.

➢    The completed form is due to the Front Office on May 1st, 3:45 p.m.

Note to Parents: The Optional FLEX Program at Hawaii Baptist Academy provides middle school students with the opportunity to explore special interest areas and to improve study skills. All courses are Pass/Fail except for World Language courses which are on an A-F scale. Student performance will be graded on an A-F scale but not be factored into the grade point average (GPA). A grade of F in any FLEX courses will eliminate a student from all honor rolls. HBA Student Handbook rules, procedures and signed agreement apply.

Eagles, Job Well Done! 
Last week was a wonderful first week back, we celebrated HBA’s 60th Birthday with a historical look at how our school was back then and developed into the campus we have today. The students were amazed that there were only 3 graduates in the first year. Laughed as teachers shared stories about themselves as students at HBA “passing notes through the holes in the walls between classrooms” and the MPR sits on the old tennis courts that the HBA students volleyed and played on. Listened respectfully and with keen interest as Mr. Hom described the missionaries who came to start HBA in 1949 through a PowerPoint provided by Ms. Sharon Hagio, Development Office.  Ms. Hagio, historian and “salt” that kept the faith in making HBA what it was and is today. Thanks to all who came before us and believed in our students and mission. Please when you get a chance come and see the Dan Kong Donor Wall near the MPR.
       
Christian Emphasis Week: Theme “Persevere”
I’ve been so pleased with you and your behavior during CEW. It was a powerful week. Please remember theme was “Persevere.”  This is what the missionaries and everyone involved in HBA has done have faith and continued to hope and work. Thank you to Mr. Lockridge and Ms. Gruspe for their hard work and vision. Consider the focus this month, please continue to pickup your trash and remind your friends to do the same.

YESS System:  ABC BeAttitude April Focus Be Persevering
Showing perseverance is:
•    Finding discipline within yourself, not just outside yourself. Not waiting to be told or reminded. Not giving up when the first thing goes wrong.
•    Holding your self accountable for meeting commitments. Asking for help when you need it. Finishing most projects you start. Be a joyful giver.
•    Setting goals and working toward them regularly. Giving 110% to all of your activities.
•    Living lives as a peacemaker. Getting rid of habits that don’t help me to live as God wished me to live with others; as children of God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)

I hope this month you will remember what Nick and all the other seminar leaders said and demonstrated. Nick especially touched many of us by his courage and honesty during CEW assemblies.  Reflect as you choose your actions and behavior this month at home, in school and in our community. We take care of ourselves, each other and this place. 

    the ABCs of the YESS System:

From the Registrar, Mrs. Archpru:
➢    Grade Corrections: Grade corrections to report cards have been completed and revised report cards will be mailed to you. Honor Roll information is being double-checked and announcements and revised Honor Roll Updated List are expected to be distributed in the 4/20 Bulletin. Thank you for your patience.

PTF FUNFAIR NEWS:
➢    From the 8th Grade PTF Committee:
Donations:  8th grade Fun Fair donations can be dropped off at the Middle School Front Office. Please label them with your name and child’s Homeroom.  Thank you very much!

From High School Student Council, HSSC Advisors (Herder, Traghber& Saito):
➢    Hello Class of 2013! All 8th graders welcome!
As the year starts to come to a close, the time for the High School Student Council Elections grows closer. Beginning today, April 13th through Friday 17th it is our Student Council Petition Week.  During the week of April 20th-24th it will be Student Council Campaign Week. On April 28th, we will be holding our Elections Assembly. On April 29th, the big election will be held. If you’re thinking of running or know someone that wants to, this is the chance to make a difference in our school.
➢    Candidate Information Sheet and Petition Form may be picked up from the Middle School office. Deadline:  April 17th to the Middle School Front Office by 3:00 p.m.


From High School PE Teacher, Mr. Hayashi:
➢    Bowling Team Sign-Up:  If you are interested in learning to bowl or interested in bowling in intramurals with other schools, sign-up this and next week with Mrs. Matsushima in the Front Office.

From Christian Ministries, Mr. Lockridge & Mrs. Gruspe: 8th Grade Camp
(See also attached HBA Camp Rules):
8th Graders: On the morning of camp, please drop off your camp gear at the U-Haul truck that will be parked in the Middle School parking lot. 
➢    Acceptable dress code at camp:  T-shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, shorts, slippers, athletic pants, sweat pants.  Girls must wear board shorts with their swimsuits.  Tops that bare the midriff and/or waistline are permitted at the BEACE ONLY.  Please dress modestly and appropriately.
➢    Items to Bring to Camp:  Bible, Pen/pencil, sleeping bag or sheet/blanket, pillow, towel, toiletries, swimsuit, everyday clothes, insect repellant, sunscreen.  There are no vending machines, so you may bring your own cooler of drinks and snacks if you want to.  (Ice will NOT be available)
➢    Do not Bring to Camp:  Shaving cream, i-pods, electronic games, cell phones, pets.  If you need to contact a parent while at camp, you may use one of the camp counselor's phones.
➢    Location of Camp:  Pu'u Kahea Conference Center, 85-199 Ala Hema Road, Waianae. Phone:  696-3467, emergency phone:  286-1483
➢    Time Away Form:  If you will need to miss part of camp, please make sure you fill out a Time Away Form.  You can pick one up from the middle school Front Office.

Summer School 2009
➢    Summer School 2009 catalogs were distributed through homerooms on Monday, April 6. Catalog is also online at www.hba.net  April 20 (Monday)- HBA priority registration deadline. May 15 (Friday) - Registration deadline. Be sure to register early for your first preference of courses.

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:
All Students: 
➢    Weight Training & Conditioning for football - all levels - will start April 13, 2009 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Mid-Pacific Institute weight room.  A small towel is required.  If you are participating in another school sport you may come out when your season is finished.  Weight training and conditioning is not mandatory, but highly recommended.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Coach Ishii at ishiia003@hawaii.rr.com or contact him at 864-9085.
➢    Come out and support the HBA boy’s varsity volleyball team Tuesday, April 14th as they take on Iolani here at 6:30 PM!  Both teams are among the top teams in the state and the match should be exciting.  Admission is FREE for students of both schools.
➢    The spring sports season is winding down, so if you haven't already done so, go out and support your classmates at their various games, matches or meets!  Sports with events remaining are varsity tennis, varsity golf, and various levels of Pac-5 baseball, softball, track and judo.  Schedules are posted around campus, available at the athletic office and viewable on the school website.  GO EAGLES...and GO WOLFPACK!
All Spring Sport Athletes:  Just a reminder that Tuesday, April 14th is an early release day and there will be no bus transportation for athletics.  Please arrange for your own rides to practices and games.  Also, please remember to check the bus schedules posted at the middle school snack bar and outside the athletic office for information and updates.