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
CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m.
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CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m. Last Day to Clean Out Student Lockers Check Lost & Found MS Student Council EOY Retreat LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL, Beginning of Summer
Lunch Duty & Clean Up:
Mrs. Atta, Mrs. Quek, 7Y
From the MS Principal, Mrs. Atta:
Eagles, Job Well Done!
➢ Talented Thespians: Under the direction of Ms. Joanna Fong, FLEX Drama teacher, students did a thought-provoking skit during Chapel on cheating and forgiveness. It was well received by all middle and high school students. The script that Shane Witsell wrote and the valuable lessons that the rest of the students portrayed in the skit will be remembered. Thank you! ➢ MS National Junior Honor Society sponsored a middle school “Go Green” Day: Students with support from Ms. Esther Quek, MS Resource teacher, presented to the faculty their vision of the day and suggested classroom activities. They also collected “Green” pledges from students. Good job!
Announcements:
➢ Millswear, HBA’s School Uniform Supplier: For your information, a link has been included on the HBA school site (http://www.hba.net/) where parents may access the Mills’ web site to get information and prices on all of the school uniform items. The Millswear Company is “going green” and will not be printing and distributing brochures for the next school year.
Reminders: End of Year Exams: ➢ On May 27th and 28th Gr. 7th will be completing their course exams and Gr. 8th will be taking the Comprehensive Testing Program Exam.
➢ On June 2nd and 3rd, school will be dismissed after exams at 10:50 a.m. Gr. 7th will be taking a Comprehensive Testing Program Exam on these two days, as well as, June 1st and Gr. 8th will be taking their course exams.
➢ Be prepared and don’t procrastinate!
➢ Snackbar will be opened during breaks.
➢ All FLEX program classes do not have final exams except the World Language courses: Japanese and Spanish. For Gr. 8th, teachers will be sending letters with the information on the placement testing dates.
➢ On June 2nd and 3rd since dismissal is at 10:50 a.m., no student should be on campus after 11:20 a.m. unless permission is granted. Students waiting for a ride must wait at the front of the campus on the front lanai.
➢ If your child misses any exam due to illness, please call the office to arrange a time to take his/her test. It is imperative that all tests are made up promptly as report cards cannot be finalized and printed until all grades have been processed.
➢ All student lockers need to be cleaned by Wednesday, June 3rd after the last exam.
Are you demonstrating this month’s BeAttitude Focus: Be Presevering?
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)
the ABCs of the YESS System:
ABC BeAttitude You choose your…Attitude. You choose your…Behavior. You reap the results in Celebration or Consequence.
From 7th Grade Geography Teacher, Mrs. Yorita: 7th graders: Geography textbooks need to be returned on Wednesday, May 27 for periods C, E, A and on Thursday, May 28 for periods D and B. Books need to be scanned so keep them in your lockers until the due dates. Book covers need to be taken off.
UPCOMING EVENTS: From MS Counselor, Ms. Okazaki:
Eighth graders: THIS Wednesday and Thursday, May 27-28, you will be taking nine multiple-choice tests—verbal reasoning, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing mechanics, writing concepts and skills, quantitative reasoning, mathematics (part 1 and part 2), and algebra 1. You cannot study for these tests so please do not worry about THEM. JUST get a good night’s sleep on Tuesday and Wednesday!
Bring (2) no. 2 lead pencils or mechanical pencils with HB leads; a good eraser; a calculator with the four basic functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing); a free-reading book; and a watch to pace yourself (optional). You will be able to use the calculator only on part 2 of the mathematics section, which you will take on WEDNESDAY; you can still solve the problems without a calculator. Please do not buy a calculator just for the test!
NEXT WEEK Tuesday, June 2, you will be first taking your Algebra exam so report to your A period teacher. After break, you will report to your F period teacher to take your American History exam.
On Wednesday, June 3, you will be first taking your Bible exam so report to your E period teacher. After break, report to the MPR for a short assembly, then you will be dismissed to your D period teacher to take your Science exam.
Seventh graders: NEXT WEEK Monday-Wednesday, June 1-3, you will be taking eight multiple-choice tests—verbal reasoning, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing mechanics, writing concepts and skills, quantitative reasoning, and mathematics (part 1 and part 2). You cannot study for these tests so please do not worry about THEM. JUST get a good night’s sleep EACH NIGHT FROM Sunday TO Tuesday!
Bring (2) no. 2 lead pencils or mechanical pencils with HB leads; a good eraser; a calculator with the four basic functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing); a free-reading book; and a watch to pace yourself (optional). You will be able to use the calculator only on part 2 of the mathematics section, which you will take on WEDNESDAY; you can still solve the problems without a calculator. Please do not buy a calculator just for the test!
From Christian Ministries, Mr. Lockridge / Mrs. Gruspe Servant Group Applications for the upcoming school year are due TOMORROW, May 26th.
(8th Grade) Everyone welcome to come to a Bible Study especially for 8th graders. There is one Tuesday morning at 7:00am in Mr. Sprankles's room (co-ed) and one after school in Ms. Lee's room (for guys only).
(7th-8th) Coming this summer...IMPACT. IMPACT is a summer ministry for Hawaii students with the purpose of having fun and pursuing Christ through friendly competition. Join with other HBA students as we form our own team. Come compete or just enjoy watching the fun. Each IMPACT will have a time of worship and a powerful message. The competition the first week will be a Battle of the Bands. HBA is allowed one entry. Please see me ASAP, if your band is interested in competing. If you want to just come as a spectator, please RSVP with Mr. Lockridge or Mrs. Gruspe by June 5th. Bring your friends...it's going to be a blast.
From Bowling Coach, Mr. Hayashi: 8th graders interested in trying out for the boys or girls bowling teams next year sign-up with Ms. Matsushima at the Front Office. There will be summer practices after Final Exams during June and July.
7th graders also interested in summer practices with the high school team may also sign-up with Ms. Matsushima.
From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:
1. All Spring Sport Athletes:
Please launder and return your school issued uniforms to the athletic
office as soon as possible. Uniforms should be bagged and labeled with
your name. Thanks, Mr. Oshiro
2. All 7th-11th Graders: If you're interested in playing basketball this summer, please come pick up a summer practice and game schedule from the athletic office. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary. The schedule is also posted at the school website: www.hba.net
3. All 7th-11th Graders: If you're interested in participating in volleyball or cross country this summer, please come pick up a summer practice schedule from the athletic office. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary. The schedules are also posted at the school website: www.hba.net
4. Congratulations to all of the Spring Sport Champions! The varsity boys volleyball team won ILH and State Division II Championships...the varsity girls tennis team won the ILH Division II Title and finished 3rd overall in the state...senior Risha Mishima won an ILH and State title in judo and helped lead the HBA girls 4th place finish in the state...senior Matt Nakamoto won the ILH title in the 1500m run...and sophomore Samantha Smithson won the ILH title in the 100m hurdles. Mr. Oshiro
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