Student Life

Scripture: “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”   Matthew 7:12

Day	Date	Middle School Bell Schedule & Events (s)
Monday	Oct 26	MS-1
Tuesday	Oct 27	MS-2
Wednesday	Oct 28	MS-3	PTF Town Hall Meeting 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday	Oct  29	MS-4A
Friday	Oct  30	MS-1	7th Grade Fall Festival

Upcoming November Events:

2

Flu Clinic

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mrs. Chandler, Mr. Hahn, 7C

STUDENT LUNCH HELPERS
	MS Snack Bar	HS Cafeteria
Monday	Rio (8S/L) Junlang (7H/O)	Shane (8C) Brandon (7H)
Tuesday	Madeline (7C) Cheyenne (8T)	Bryson (7S/L) Bryn (8M)
Wednesday	Rio (8L/S) Maria (7A)	Junlang (7H/O) Jason (8C)
Thursday	Blake (8C) Cheyenne (8T)	Bryson (7S/L) Brandon (7H)
Friday	Blake (8C) Madeline (7C)	Maria (7A) Lexi Anne (8T)

From the Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Announcements:
Don’t Forget to Attend the PTF Town Hall Meeting
            Date:    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
            Time:    4:00-6:00 p.m.
            Location:     Middle School MPR
            Purpose:    PTF Fun Fair planning. Bring ideas for new booths, possible vendors.  A time to                           work together with other parents, faculty and students.

Save this Date:  Thanksgiving Breakfast and Chapel
November 25, 2009 7:35 to 10:30 a.m.

As part of the school and family partnership at the middle school, an annual Middle School Student/Parent Thanksgiving Breakfast and Chapel is planned for Wednesday, November 25, 2009. On this day students were asked to donate specific food dishes which are shared by all.  The Middle School faculty and staff coordinate with students a program for parents and grandparents which are filled with serious, some dramatic and many fun moments.

Another Online Resources from HBA’s Learning Center, thanks to Mrs. Huster, Librarian:
Encyclopedia Britannica from home use the login and password:
        username:  hwbaptist
        password:  hwaccess

Eagles, Job Well Done! 
We have attached the awardees at the BeAttitude Assembly on Monday. One award was the quarterly BeAttitude: Be Kind and the other was a new award Above and Beyond Community Builder. This award is for students achieved more than asked and expected in their Make a Difference service project commitment.  Congratulations to all!

The awards are all part of the Middle School Young Eagle Student Success (YESS) System:
At HBA Middle School, we take care of ourselves, each other and this place.

From Year Book Advisor, Mr. Honzaki:
Grades 7-12:  We want your photos in this year's yearbook!  Students, parents, and teachers can contribute to the 2010 Light by uploading photos directly to our website.  It's called eShare-- include photos of field trips, sporting events, school or community activities, or shots of you and your friends.  Go to www.hjeshare.com and enter HBA's school code 2007601.

From Nurse, Mrs. Kealoha:
Flu Vaccine Clinic will be at the Middle School on November 2nd.  If you would like your child to receive the Flu Vaccine, please be sure you have submitted the DOH Vaccination Consent Form.  This form must be completed in order for your child to receive the vaccination.  Forms are still available at the MS front office.

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:
1.  All 7th-11th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing intermediate or junior varsity basketball, try outs begin today, Monday, October 26th from 3:00-5:00 PM in the gym.  You need to have a valid Student Health Record (yellow card) and a signed Athletic Handbook Agreement Form submitted in order to participate.  All 10th-11th graders who did NOT play varsity last season are required to turn out for this try out.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

2.  All Fall Sport Athletes:  If you have a school or program issued uniform, please launder bag and return it to the athletic office as soon as possible.  Consumable items like t-shirts are yours to keep.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

3.  All Students Age 16 and Older:  We're looking for responsible, reliable and conscientious students to work as scorers and timers for ILH basketball games this upcoming winter season.  The pay is $10.00 per game and the schedule is flexible.  If you're interested, please come see Coach Keith or me in the athletic office as soon as possible.  Experience is preferable but not essential. 

4.  All 7th-8th Grade Boys and Girls:  If you're interested in playing intermediate tennis, try outs begin TODAY, Monday, October 26th from 3:45-6:00 PM at the Ala Pu'umalu Park Tennis Courts in Salt Lake.  THIS IS A CHANGE FROM PREVIOUSLY DATE OF NOV. 2.  If you planned around the previous date, don't worry...just come out as soon as you can.  On most regular schedule days, HBA will provide one-way bus transportation to the site, but you need to arrange your own rides home.  Please check the bus schedule posted in the middle school snack bar or in your homerooms for details.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

5.  All 7th-11th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing intermediate or junior varsity soccer, try outs begin today, Monday, October 26th from 4:00-6:15 PM at Kapiolani Park (fields 1 and 2).  You need to have a valid Student Health Record (yellow card) and a signed Athletic Handbook Agreement Form submitted in order to participate.  All 10th-11th graders who did NOT play varsity last season are required to turn out for this try out.  On most regular schedule days, HBA will provide one-way bus transportation to the site, but you need to arrange your own rides home.  Please check the bus schedule posted in the middle school snack bar, middle school homerooms or outside the athletic office for details.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

6.  All 7th-12th Graders:  If you're interested in wrestling, conditioning is ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 PM at the University High campus.  Try outs begin Monday, November 23rd.  On most regular schedule days, HBA will provide one-way bus transportation to the site, but you need to arrange your own rides home.  Please check the bus schedule posted in the middle school snack bar, middle school homerooms or outside the athletic office for details.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

7.  All 7th-12th Graders:  If you're interested in swimming, try outs begin Monday, November 9th, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Mid-Pacific Institute pool.  On most regular schedule days, HBA will provide one-way bus transportation to the site, but you need to arrange your own rides home.  Please check the bus schedule posted in the middle school snack bar, middle school homerooms or outside the athletic office for details.  Contact the athletic office if you have any questions. 

8.  All Students:  Get out and support your classmates at their Hawaii state championship tournaments this week!  The boys varsity bowling team will be competing at the Schofield Bowling Center on Thursday and Friday.  The girls varsity volleyball team will be competing at Farrington HS on Thursday and Friday at 7:00 PM...and hopefully at the UH Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday.  Beginning Tuesday, you can check the athletics page of the school website (www.hba.net) for details.  Contact the athletic office if you have questions.  Let's show our school spirit and pride as we support our teams...HBA Pride - GO EAGLES!  Mr. Oshiro

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Awarded to students who achieved the status of “Above and Beyond” for the Make A Difference (service learning) project.  These students performed more than 10 hours of community service during the first quarter and/or have committed to continuing to do their project for the rest of the year.

Young Eagle Student Success (YESS) System BeAttitudes “Be Kind” Award

SY 2009 to 2010 First Quarter