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.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” 
-   Jeremiah 29:11-13

MAY Calendar:

11	MS-1	MS Assembly (HR – MPR) Go Green Day Presentation
12	Special	NJHS “Go Green Day” Earth Day Project Dress Code:  Solid Green T-Shirts or HBA green uniform tops and ankle-length jeans (no styled, patterned, frayed or “holey”jeans) or HBA uniform bottoms okay. Year Book Assembly @ HS Gym
13	NEW Test Date	Math 8 STAR TEST (changed from 5/12)
15	MS-1	Excursion – Civil War Re-enactment @ Queen Emma Park (8)
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22	MS-1 NEWAdded	Excursion – Reef Walk (7) Science 8 TEST Middle School Awards Ceremony @ MS MPR, by invitation only
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25		CLOSED – Memorial Day Holiday
27	MS-3	CTP 4 (8)
28	MS-JC	CTP 4 (8)
29	MS-1	Excursion – Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park (8)

JUNE Calendar:

1		CTP Testing (7)
2		CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m.
3		CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m.
4		NO SCHOOL, Beginning of Summer

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mrs. Silva, Mr. Hahn, 7S

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:
Yearbook Dos and Don’ts: Be sure to make time before the end of school year to have your friends write in your yearbook. Your yearbook will be something you may keep a long time take care of it and see that it’s kept in good condition.

Yearbooks can be out only during non-class times.  Any yearbook that is out when a class is in session will be confiscated by the teacher and you may pick it up from me by 3:00 p.m.  The yearbook will be kept for a week. If it’s confiscated on Wednesday then you’ll pick it up on the following Wednesday. Repeat offenses will be considered insubordination and treated as such.

Also, no graffiti on your book nor on others will be allowed. No crossing or blacking out of your face or others.  Written remarks including drawings must be appropriate. Appropriate means your parents and teachers will consider the words wonderful. If you have any questions, don’t write or draw it.

Departing Campus after FLEX Program: As we are fast approaching the last few days of school, I wish to emphasize with no athletic activities after the FLEX program, you are reminded that students are expected to leave campus by 3:30 p.m. Available to them is the high school library which is open for them till 4:00 p.m. and the high school snack bar (see below). Otherwise, parents are expected to make arrangements for the travel and care of their child after 3:00 p.m. There are no adults assigned to campus supervision afterschool. Our office closes at 3:45 p.m.

Please Discuss with Your Child: The following was shared on Friday assembly with all students. Students have left their backpacks on campus afterschool and walked to the nearby John Store and 7-11 returning with snacks and drinks. We were informed that reported drug dealings have occurred near the 7-11 store on Nuuanu and Kuakini and the surrounding area. Please discuss with your child again about the potential dangers and make appropriate after-school plans and activities with and for your child. 
 
HBA has decided on a trial basis for the High School Snack Bar to be open after school for students to buy snacks beginning this week.  We are checking to see whether this is a service that we will be offering in the future. Your child may go and purchase food items there after 3:00 or as we recommended at the Friday assembly pack extra snacks for after-school time.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to call at 595-6302 or email to catta@hba.net.

From the 7th Grade Teachers: May Day – Cultural Activities
Seventh graders celebrated May Day by touring three significant local sites and participating in various Hawaiiana activities.

Morning activities included a visit to the Royal Mausoleum where students saw various tombs and burial sites of Hawaiian Royalty.  The kids really enjoyed the monkey bread tree, which had huge fruit.  They didn't know it is high in calcium and vitamin C.  Everyone enjoyed the cool, refreshing (complete with mosquitoes) hike to Kapena Falls where we saw ancient ki`i pohaku (petroglyphs) along the way.  Also included was a tour of O`ahu Cemetery where, among other things, we learned about the Father of Baseball and saw the Civil War section (a proud member of Sherman’s March is buried here!).

Back on campus, the students rotated through their teachers doing activities such as making petroglyphs on “tapa”, weaving ti leaf bracelts, learning the Hukilau hula, playing a local food game and crayfishing in our stream.  We had a fun time!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
From Mr. Honzaki Re: Yearbook Distribution:
Students: Tomorrow is yearbook distribution day!  If you would like to purchase a yearbook cover or autograph supplement, we have a limited supply on sale outside the MPR-- come by during lunch or after-school this week.  Each item is $1.

From the MS National Junior Honor Society, Advisors Ms. Tenney and Ms. Quek:
May 12th NJHS “Go Green Day” Earth Day Project:  The NJHS wants to emphasize the importance of the conservation of the earth, and how we can help prevent damage to it. We wish to encourage students to make a pledge to reduce energy use. We’re “going green” for the day.

From Director of Supplemental Programs, Mrs. Yahata:
Summer School 2009
Summer School 2009 registration deadline: May 15.
Check your catalog for courses and registration form.
Catalog is also online at www.hba.net

Although the gym will be closed during the summer for renovation, the Summer School Summer Recreation class for Grades 7 - 9 is NOT cancelled.  This class will conduct all activities off-campus.  Be sure to sign up for tons of fun: bowling, ice skating, bumper boats, mini-golf, beach play, outdoor games, and more!

From Christian Ministries, Ms. Gruspe & Mr. Lockridge:  This Thursday night, from 6-7:30pm, there will be an Evening Worship time in the MPR for HBA students.  No need go home and eat dinner first, 'cause we going have free food.  Come at 5:30 if you want to eat.  It's going to be an awesome time of worship.  Come with a heart that wants to be challenged and transformed.

If you want to join Servant Group for the 2009-2010 school year, please pick up an application in the middle school office.  These applications are due on May 26th.  For those of you going into the 9th grade, you will be able to go to the Servant Group camp in August.  This is a camp where you get your hands dirty and serve in the community.  It is also a time to get away and be challenged and renewed in your faith.  During high school, you will face more temptations and challenges and being part of servant group will help connect you with others who can encourage you to stand firm.

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:

1.  All Students:  For your information, the gym will be closed for most if not all of the summer due to renovations.  All HBA summer sports will continue in some form or fashion, but they won't be in our gym.  Annual events canceled for this summer are:  Eagle Hoop Camp, Volleyball Skills Clinic, ILH Boys Intermediate Summer Basketball League, HBA Summer Recreation Classes.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

2.  All Students:  Weight Training & Conditioning for football - all levels - started April 13, 2009 and will be ongoing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 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.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

3.  7th & 8th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing HBA summer basketball, sign up this with Mrs. Matsushima in the middle school principal's office.  We  will be having summer practices and will be participating in Mid-Pacific's summer league.  More information will be forthcoming.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

4.  9th-11th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing HBA summer basketball, sign up with Coach Keith or me in the athletic office.  We will be having summer practices and we will have TWO teams participating in Iolani's summer league.  More information will be forthcoming.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

5.  7th & 8th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing summer baseball, please contact Coach Kenny Toriki at 741-2446 or via e-mail at:  ktoriki@honolulu.gov

6.  All Spring Sport Athletes:  Please launder and return your school issued uniforms to either the athletic office as soon as possible.  Uniforms should be bagged and labeled with your name.  Seniors, remember that this is part of your graduation checklist.  If you fail to turn in your uniforms, you won't be allowed to walk at graduation.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

7.  All Girls Varsity Basketball Players:  Please attend a meeting Monday, May 4th in the gym at lunch to discuss summer basketball plans.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

8.  All Varsity Athletes:  Please turn in your form and payment for the Varsity Athletic Banquet as soon as possible.  The deadline was May 8th.  Come see me at the athletic office if you have any questions.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

9.  All 8th-11th Grade Girls:  If you're interested in trying out for the Pac-5 Cheerleading Squad, there will be a clinic at Maryknoll High School's Rogers Hall from 4 to 6 p.m.: Monday through Wednesday, May 11 to 13.  Tryouts will then take place at Maryknoll High School's Library on Thursday, May 14 from 4:00 p.m.  No driving is allowed on to the Maryknoll High School campus till 3:45 p.m.  For further information please contact Ms. Ipo Chang at 392-7694 or ipochang@hotmail.com  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro