Student Life

Scripture:  “That you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”   Luke 1:4

Day	Date	Middle Schoo0l Bell Schedule & Events (s)
Monday	January 25	Special	School ends at 2:55 p.m. Campus Departure 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday	January 26	Special	School ends at 2:55 p.m. Campus Departure 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday	January 27	Special	School ends at 2:55 p.m. Campus Departure 3:00 p.m.
Thursday	January 28	Special	School ends at 2:55 p.m. Campus Departure 3:00 p.m.
Friday	January 29	Special	School ends at 2:55 p.m. Campus Departure 3:00 p.m.

Upcoming January Events
25	Spirit Week
29	Homecoming

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mr. Sprankle, Mrs. Morihara, 8/LS

STUDENT LUNCH HELPERS
	MS Snack Bar	HS Cafeteria
Monday	Rio (8S/L) Junlang (7H/O) Adrian (7S/L)	Shane (8C) Brandon (7H)
Tuesday	Madeline (7C) Bryson (7S/L) Alexa (7C)	Alyssa (8S) Bryn (8M)
Wednesday	Henry (8C) Maria (7A) Torey (8W)	Junlang (7H/O) Adrian (7S/L)
Thursday	Blake (8C) Alyssa (8S) Alexa (7C)	Bryson (7S/L) Brandon (7H)
Friday	Henry (8C) Madeline (7C) Torey (8W)	Maria (7A) Rio (8L/S)

From the MS Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Reminders
1. Do not touch or tap ceiling panels. It damages expensive panels.
2. No eating lunch nor snacks on first floor. No one on first floor after-school.
3. Nerf-like balls okay on campus.
4. Undergarments cannot extend beyond the uniform top sleeves or bottom hem.
5. Tech Lab – Printing fee 10 cents a page. Printing fees do not apply when using the lab   with a class and the teacher requires printout to be turned in at the end of class.
6. No gum chewing.
Repeated offenses will be considered insubordination. Demerits will double with every offense committed during the school year. See Handbook…demerits impact your Citizenship grade. Deterrents and consequences may also include:  Saturday detention; exclusion from FT (in-school suspension); in-school suspension (all assignments/test will count as zero); out-of-school suspension and repeated offenses can lead to dismissal.

Young Eagle Student Success (YESS) System

BeAttitude ABCs

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs)

A Hawaii Baptist Academy Student is a . . .

Truth Seeker who 1. Knows that he/she is loved by God 2. Understands that God’s love provides the means for redemption through the atoning death of Jesus Christ 3. Evaluates his/her relationship with Jesus Christ 4. Seeks and demonstrates spiritual growth 5. Bases life decisions on biblical wisdom Community Builder who 6. Exhibits Christ-like love and respect for others 7. Contributes and leads in group settings to accomplish common goals 8. Practices good citizenship 9. Serves local/global communities and cares for the environment Responsible Decision-Maker who 10. Makes choices to foster emotional and physical well being based on a biblical selfimage. 11. Takes responsibility for choices and learns from mistakes 12. Sets and pursues thoughtful personal goals.

Reflective Learner who 13. Builds a knowledge base necessary for continuing education beyond high school 14. Uses effective organization and learning strategies 15. Relates subject matter to his/her life and seeks opportunities for learning beyond the required curriculum 16. Appreciates beauty, values truth, and strives for excellence Resourceful Problem-Solver who 17. Reads, writes, reasons, and communicates effectively 18. Accesses, analyzes, and evaluates information and its sources 19. Employs creativity and innovation in his/her work 20. Creates well-crafted products that achieve their purposes and uses appropriate media

From Counselor, Ms. Okazaki:
(1)  Eighth graders:  Chapter 1 Science TEST on Tuesday, February 2.

(2)  Eighth graders:  On Thursday, February 4, either at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. is the Eighth Grade Registration Information Session for you and your parents in the Middle School Multi-purpose Room.  Please turn in your response sheet (in your "Monday" envelope or download attachment) to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, January 27.

From the 8th Grade Fun Fair Co-Chairs, Mrs. Uyehara and Mrs. Cheong: 
8th GRADE PARENTS:  HELP NEEDED!  PTF is asking for parents help for Fun Fair Mail (envelopes stuffing ... etc) on Friday, February 12, 2010, 8am - 12noon, lunch will be provided.   If you are able to help, please email Grace Cheong at grace.sf.cheong@gmail.com by February 03, 2010 (as PTF needs head count for lunch).

Also, please mark your calendar and reserve the date for this year's Fun Fair on Saturday, April 24, 2010.   8th grade is responsible for the Chili/Nachos/Hot Dogs Booth.   Further information (such as shifts sign-up; donations ... etc) will be available around mid-February, 2010.    Mahalo!
 

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:
1.  All Students:  If you're interested in trying out for a spring sport, please note the flyers posted around campus.  The information is also posted on the athletics page of the school website:  www.hba.net  Contact me in the athletic office (564-0327) or via e-mail at doshiro@hba.net if you or your parents have any questions.

2.  All Winter Sport Athletes:  If your season has finished, please launder, bag and return your school issued uniforms to the athletic office as soon as possible.  Consumable items like t-shirts and undergarments are yours to keep.  Everything else must be returned. 

3.  All Students:  It's Homecoming Spirit Week!   Let's pack the gym this Friday night to support our girls and boys varsity basketball teams and show our school spirit and pride!  The girls take on La Pietra at 5:30 PM, followed by the boys against Island Pacific at 7:00 PM.  Wear your HBA spirit shirts, athletic t's or anything black and gold and come out and enjoy the fellowship and FREE food courtesy of the HBA Athletic Booster Club.  GO EAGLES!! 

4.  All Students:  Congratulations to our boys and girls intermediate tennis teams for winning their respective ILH Division 2 Championships this season!  This is the first-ever title for the boys, who finished with a 7-3 record against Division I and 2 teams.  Along the way they defeated Iolani for the first time!  The girls, who finished 10-2, have won several titles in the past.  However, this year they also defeated Punahou...the first time any small school has ever defeated the Buffanblu in girls tennis.  Congratulations to all of our intermediate tennis players and coaches!

5.  All Students:  If you're interested in trying out for a spring sport, please sign up as soon as possible...9th-12th graders in the athletic office, 7th-8th graders with Mrs. Matsushima in the MS principal's office.  We need to check that your student health record and athletic handbook agreement form are current and on file.  We're also trying to make transportation plans for various sports.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

We are looking forward to the upcoming Spirit Week activities. During a pumpkin eating contest sponsored by the HS Student Council, the 7th graders won the rights to the Roaring 20’s and the 8th graders have the Age of the Sputnik 50’s.