Student Life

Scripture: “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”  – Hebrews 13:16

MARCH Calendar:

02	MS-1	Veteran’s “Appreciation Package” (7), Spanish Test (8)
03	MS-1	Veteran’s “Appreciation Package” (7), Health Quiz (8)
04	MS-3	NJHS Bake Sale, Veteran’s “Appreciation Package” (7)
05	MS-3C	NJHS Bake Sale, Veteran’s “Appreciation Package” (7)
06	MS-1	NJHS Bake Sale, Veteran’s “Appreciation Package” (7) Fine Arts Music Test (7), Math Test (8), PE Test (8)
09	MS-1	NJHS Bake Sale, Geography Test (7), Heath Quiz (8), Japanese (Flex1) Test
10	MS-1	NJHS Bake Sale, FIELD TRIP to Bishop Museum (8)
11	MS-3	NJHS Bake Sale, Bible Test (8), Health Test (7), Math Star Test (7), Spanish Test (7), History Test (8), Japanese Test (8)
12	MS-3C	Bible Test (8), end of 3rd Quarter
13		School CLOSED, Staff In-Service: HIM Conference
16	Special	Christian Emphasis Week, dismissal @ 2:40 pm; No FLEX classes
17	Special	Christian Emphasis Week, dismissal @ 2:40 pm
18	MS-3	Christian Emphasis Week, dismissal @ 2:40 pm; No FLEX classes
19	Special	Christian Emphasis Week, dismissal @ 2:40 pm; No FLEX classes
20	Special	Christian Emphasis Week, dismissal @ 2:45 pm; No FLEX classes; Hoops for Heart at the MS Spike Night
23	– April 3rd	Spring Break
26		Office CLOSED, Prince Kuhio Day

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mrs. Yorita, Ms. Lee, 7Y

Student Lunch Helpers:

Monday	Michael (8L/S), Kelsea (7A), Blake (7S/L), Jamie (8T)
Tuesday	Rio (7S/L), Anuhea (8M), Alicia (8T), Janin (8T)
Wednesday	Henry (7H/O), Reese (8W), Kaylin (8S), Tehya (7Y)
Thursday	Jason (7H/O), Blake (7S/L), Anuhea (8M), Shane (7H/O)
Friday	Christy (8S), Christian (7H/O), Rio (7H/O), Tehya (7Y)

From the MS Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Announcements:

• Christian Emphasis Week (CEW):  Our annual CEW is coming up on March 16th – 20th.  There will not be any FLEX Classes that week. We will end each day that week at 2:40 p.m. except for Friday, March 20th when classes will end at 2:45 p.m.  If you have any questions please call the Front Office at 595-6302. See calendar listing above.
• Lunch Evaluation Focus Group:
  We need student volunteers to discuss our lunch service and provide ideas on how to improve it.  It will be conducted during lunch recess on Wednesday March 5th.  Lunch will be served to you during the discussion.  Please sign-up at the Front Office with Mrs. Matsushima.  

Eagles, Job Well Done!  

• Mainland Advisory Council (MAC) Visit:  MAC Week 2009 was held on February 17th –20th.  It was the 33rd annual gathering of HBA’s Mainland Advisory Council members and guests in Honolulu.  The MAC is a partnership of mainland friends and churches who see it as their calling to help develop HBA. The middle school has been the latest development supported by the MAC and since it is on our school site, we have chosen to install a “Donor Wall.”  During the MAC visit to the middle school, the donor wall was dedicated.  The Dan Kong family members, Mary Eleanor Kong and his daughter B.J., were able to join the MAC members for the unveiling.  Our students were in the showcase following the dedication ceremony.  The following students gave their all in the MS Showcase as their coordinator, Ms. Lee, Fine Arts teacher, asked to “glorify God.”  And they did!  Thank you to:
  
  7th Graders: Kevin; Alix; Keelen; Cherise; Bryson; Michelle; Lane; Kelly; Jonathan; Taylor; Jenna; Vivian; Cassandra; Lawrence; Chase; Jaryn; Jason; Trent; Elise; Jensen; Mary Elizabeth
  
  8th Graders: Geena; Sheldon; Christy; Jazmyn; Matt; Brandon; Kristen; Kim; Logan; Chantelle; Lauren; Andrew
  
  
• District Spelling Bee:  7th grader, Bri'el has won first place in our district spelling bees! Seven district bees statewide include a total of 84 spelling champions each representing their schools. Ms. Tenney, reports the exciting details with 36 competitors, Bri'el breezed through 9 rounds, land-sliding a first-place spot all by herself.  The other four remaining spellers, two of which were Iolani 8th graders, had to vie for second place.  It was an exciting competition to say the least!  Bri'el will be competing in the State Bee at Windward Community College's Paliku Theater on March 15, which will be aired on March 22.  Bri'el's correctly spelled words were as follows:  sable; strategy; oregano; camphor; adagio; extrinsic; repugnance; ingot; actuary.
  
  Hats off to Bri'el!
  And we add, our congratulations to her parents, and a big Mahalo to Ms. Tenney, Bri’el’s advisor for practicing many hours together.
  
  For an article, go to view the contents on www.honoluluadvertiser.com, go to:
  http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200902220230/NEWS07/902220361     Article Title: HBA 7th-grader wins Honolulu spelling bee
  
  
• Appreciation Letter Writing Competition: 8th Grader, Collin
  Collin’s appreciation letter to his dad has won a “Thank You Very Much” Award. This award, sponsored by the Lex Brodie Foundation, invites students in grades 4-12 to submit a letter describing their appreciation of someone who impacted their life. That someone may be a parent, teacher, friend, anyone who has touched their life.
  
  A surprise announcement assembly for Collin was held this past Monday and it will be aired on the Tiny Tadani show.  His teacher advisor, Ms. Tenney, says Collin’s letter to his dad is “a beautiful tribute, worthy of such a recognition.” The letter will also be published in MidWeek. Additionally, Collin, his family, classroom and teacher, Ms. Tenney, will also receive various prizes.  An $800 hotel package, just for Collin and his family, will be awarded this coming Saturday as he is honored on the Perry & Price breakfast show at the Hanohano Room.

UNIFORM SALE:

The Millswear Store at the Dole Cannery is having a Super Saturday Savings on Saturday, March 7.  Save 15% off you purchase.  The discount applies to in-stock items only.  The store is closed Sunday and Monday.  Please see attached flyer.  Don't miss it!

From Christian Ministries Director, Mr. Lockridge (Mrs. Grupse):
Servant Group meeting this Wednesday, during lunch in Mrs. Morihara's room.

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:

1.  All Winter Sport Athletes:  Once your season is completed, please launder, bag and label your school issued uniforms and return to the athletic office.  

2.  All Students:  Go out and support the boys’ varsity basketball team this week as they are participating in the HHSAA State Championships Thursday through hopefully Saturday, March 5-7.  Information on seeding, opponents, sites and times came out Sunday, March 1st and will be posted on campus and on the HBA website.  HBA Pride...GO EAGLES!  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro