The Word - Moanalua High School

Moanalua High School
The Word
A Monthly Publication – Volume 44, Issue 2 – August 2014
Welcome back to another school year at Moanalua High School. We hope that everyone had a restful, rejuvenating summer
filled with family and friends. We’d like to extend a special greeting to our freshmen, the class of 2018. May the year ahead be
the beginning of good times and fond memories as you work toward becoming college and career ready.
Moanalua High School now has a seven period bell schedule! All students should be registered for 7 classes. The school day is
now extended and tutorials are offered after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of five-day school weeks. When we
have four-day weeks – there will only be one tutorial on Thursdays after school. Teachers are available during this time to assist
students. Please encourage your child to attend and take advantage of the tutorial times.
Congratulations to the following who are elected to serve on our 2014-15 School Community Council (SCC). Our parent
representatives are: Sandra Kawamura and Mary Bonnety. Diana Borean will be our alternate Parent Rep. We are fortunate to
welcome back Mrs. Glorianne Young who will again serve as Chairperson of the SCC. She is now one of our Community
Members as all of her children are now proud graduates of Moanalua High School. Byron Nagasako, Military School Liaison,
will continue to serve as a community representative and David Tom, also a Military School Liaison, will serve as alternate. Our
new Vice Chairperson is student member, Jocelyn Yip. Mary Bonetty will serve as our new secretary. Congratulations and
mahalo to all for their willingness to serve and lead our school.
Open House 2014
I would like to inform you that our 2014 Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the
school cafeteria. It is important for parents and guardians to be informed of the school activities and classroom requirements for
your child(ren), The PTSA General Membership meeting will precede the classroom visits and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Involvement and Participation
Please consider becoming an active participant in our PTSA, Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters and/or Project Graduation. Your
support and involvement will have a positive effect on your child, our school and our community.
End-of-year Standardized Test Results
All students who took standardized tests in SY 2013-2014 will have their test results distributed in homeroom during the month of
August. Students will be instructed to take home the test results and any accompanying information. If you have any questions,
please call your child’s counselor at 305-1000.
Reminders
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Moanalua High School will have students enrolled who have serious allergies to items such as peanuts, chocolate, kiawe
charcoal, and other food items and substances. These items can cause very serious health reactions for allergic students.
We ask that all parents be very aware and sensitive to this situation. Please discuss this with your children who attend
MoHS to also be aware, considerate, and supportive of students with allergies by not having these items in school.
Remember that any student who possesses a firearm shall be dismissed from school for not less than one calendar year.
“Firearms” includes BB guns, paintball guns, other air guns or any weapon that expels a projectile.
Students are responsible for all personal belongings brought to school. Personal items should never be left unattended.
Remember that all students have the right to request non-disclosure of information including the right to request that
contact information not be provided to military recruiters. Please go to http://ferpa.k12.hi.us for further information
regarding student privacy rights. “Opt out” forms are also provided at this website.
Mahalo for your continued support of Moanalua High School.
Robin Martin
Principal
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MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM
We encourage all students at Moanalua High School to try-out and
participate in inter-scholastic sports.
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Fall Sports (Aug.-Nov.)
Air Riflery
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Sideline Cheerleading
Girls Volleyball
Competitive Cheerleading
JV Softball
Soft Tennis
Winter Sports (Nov.-Feb.)
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Paddling
Soccer
Swimming
JV Girls Tennis
Wrestling
JV Baseball
Athletic Department Website
Principal:
Ms. Robin Martin
Vice Principals:
Mr. Wilbert Lum
Ms. Flora Nash
Ms. Carolyn Morita
Academic Officer:
Mr. Richard Taylor
Athletic Director:
Joel Kawachi
Directory:
Office:
Attendance:
Registrar:
Health Rm:
305-1000
305-1006
305-1023
305-1005
Counselors
(by student surname)
Mrs. Kado-Fukuda (A-Fa)
Mrs. Apana (Fe-K)
Mrs. Yamamoto (L-Ra)
Mr. Sakamoto (Rb-Z)
College/Career
Counselor:
Outreach:
SSC:
PCNC:
.FOOTBALL HOMECOMING VS. AIEA
Our web site is a great way to find out
information, get calendars and schedules, or look
at pictures. Check out the new additions at:
http://www.moanaluaathletics.com
This year’s homecoming for alumni will be
Friday, September 19, 2014 against Aiea High
School. Please come out and support the Na
Menehune and reacquaint with old friends.
STUDENT ACTIVITY PASSES
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS
All student-athletes must have athletic clearance prior to
participation. Athletic Packets are available in the
Attendance Office, Trainers Office, main office and
online http://www.moanaluaathletics.com
Students at Moanalua High School can purchase
an athletic pass. This pass allows entry to all
regular season football, boys and girls
basketball games, boys and girls volleyball
games, wrestling and judo matches
throughout the year. The cost of the activity
book is $25.00 and the savings are incredible!
You save over $300.00 off sport admission
fees when you purchase an activity pass.
Activity passes may be purchased from Paula
Kaiura (837-8066)in the Athletic office or at the
parent athlete mandatory meetings.
PARENT PASSES
The OIA interscholastic Association (OIA) sells
parent passes for the following sports with paid
admission:
· Football $30.00
· Boys and Girls Basketball $40.00
· Girls Volleyball $40.00
Parent passes may be purchased from Paula
Kaiura (837-8066) in the Athletic office, parent
athlete mandatory meeting.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WINTER
SPORTS PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING
There will be a mandatory meeting for all parents
and athletes on the following dates:
305-1028
305-1022
305-1016
305-1035
Spring Sports (Feb.-May)
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Softball
Golf
Judo
Varsity Tennis
Track & Field
Water polo- Girls
Boys Varsity Volleyball
• Wed Aug 6, 6:00pm
• Tues Aug 12, 6:30pm
• Tues Nov 9, 6:30pm
• Wed Dec 3, 6:30pm
• Wed Feb 18, 6:30pm
(Gym-Football Only)
(Gym-Fall sports)
(Gym-Winter sports 1)
(Gym-Winter sports 2)
(Gym-Spring sports)
The RISK video will be shown at the meeting. Both
parent and athlete must view the risk video- athletic
participation will be withheld until video is seen by both
parent and athlete. Information regarding the athletic
department rules and policies, athletic trainer
procedures as well as individual team breakout
sessions will be covered
Contents of the packets include:
• Moanalua High School Athletic Department Parent
Athlete Handbook
• Athletic Participation Procedures
• Parent Consent Liability Form for Participation
• Department of Education Physical Examination Form
• Athletic Department Booster Club Membership Form
• Processing Fee ($10.00) envelope
Completed forms (Parent Consent and Liability
Form, Processing fee of $10.00, and DOE
Physical Form) must be turned in to the Athletic tray
or Athletic Training Room. A pink clearance slip will
be available for pick up in the athletic training room
when the forms have been processed. This pink slip
is the athletic clearance to participate. Pink slips
must be given to the head coaches prior to
participation. Student athletes who are already
athletically cleared and wish to try out or participate
in another sport during the school year must obtain
another copy of their pink slip (athletic clearance).
Process to obtain additional pink slip:
1. Complete information on the pink slip addl form
2. Place in athletic tray, Athletic Trainers office.
3. Pink slip will be ready for pick up on Mondays and
Fridays.
Mahalo nui loa!
Joel Kawachi
Please call Joel Kawachi at
305-1013 should you have
any questions regarding the
Moanalua High School
Athletic
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School Alerts via Text Messages
The school may, periodically, send notifications via text messaging.
These may include general school announcements and/or emergency
announcements. In order to receive text messages from the school,
please follow the instructions below to subscribe. Please be aware that
standard text-messaging rates may apply.
Instructions for Subscribing
If you want to receive SMS text messages from Moanalua High School,
you must first do the following:
1). From the SMS-capable telephone where you want to receive the text
messages, text the word Join to the number 56360. If our messaging
system finds a match for your phone number in the database, you will
receive a confirmation message thanking you for joining school alerts. If
our messaging system does not find a match for your phone number in
its database, you will receive a message that the number could not be
found, and you should contact the school to add the number to the
school’s Student Information System. After your number has been
added, wait at least 24 hours, and then text Join to the number 56360.
At any time, you can unsubscribe by texting Stop.
2). Create a contact on your phone with the school’s name, or another
meaningful name, and the phone number 56360. Then, when you
receive a text from this number, you know who is sending it.
Student Bus Transportation/Free & Reduced meals:
SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST TWO
DAYS OF SCHOOL:
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 & 6
The special schedule for the first two days of school is as follows.
Students must leave backpacks in their Homeroom class at 8:30
a.m. before proceeding to the assembly site.
8:25 - 8:30
8:30 - 8:40
8:40 - 8:55
8:55 - 9:40
9:40 - 9:50
9:50 -10:05
10:05-10:20
10:20-10:25
10:25-10:50
10:50-10:56
10:56-11:21
11:21-11:27
11:27-11:52
11:52-11:58
11:58-12:23
12:23-12:56
12:56-1:01
1:01-1:26
1:26-1:32
1:32-1:57
1:57-2:03
2:03-2:28
Teachers’ Opening
Homeroom/Bulletin
Pass to Assembly Site*
*Assembly Sites:
ASSEMBLY (Sit with HR) Tue: JR-SR,Gym
Pass
FR, Ath. Field
Recess
SO, Cafeteria
HOMEROOM
Pass
Wed: FR-SO,Gym
Pd. 1
JR, Ath. Field
Pass
SR, Cafeteria
Pd. 2
Pass
Pd. 3
Pass
Pd. 4
Lunch
Pass
Pd. 5
Pass
Pd. 6
Pass
Pd. 7
If your child: 1) had a valid bus pass at the end of 2013-14 and is
not changing schools this year; or 2) submits an application for
bus service, you should have received a postcard in the mail
showing your assigned bus route, stop location and stop times
about a week before school starts.
Reminders:
While students will be allowed to board the bus without a bus
pass for the first two weeks of school only, please be aware that
the DOE policy requirement for students to present a valid bus
pass to the bus driver in order to board the bus will be strictly
enforced after this initial two week grace period.
If a student has a financial obligation, a colored sticker will be
placed on their class schedule. Students will not be issued
textbooks/equipment until their account is cleared. Please direct
questions to the Library.
For more information, please contact your District School Bus
Transportation Officer. Visit www.hawaiipublicschools.org for
information and contact listings.
To assure prompt attention in case of an emergency,
notify the school of any changes in telephone numbers
and/or addresses throughout the school year
Some families may be eligible for bus subsidies depending on their
income. Please refer to the “Letter to Households – National School
Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program” that will be distributed to
your child in the 1st week of school.
Parents are to notify the Attendance Director in
cases of legitimate absences by a telephone call
during the absence or by a written note within two
days upon the student’s return to school. The
Attendance Office opens at 7:15 a.m. daily. The
telephone number is 305-1006.
Student IDs must be visible at all times and must use their ID
cards with prepayments made to purchase meals.
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Orientation/Schedule Pick-Up: Monday, August 4, 2014
8:30am - 9:15am
Seniors
9:15am - 10:00am
Juniors
10:00am - 11:00am
Freshmen*
11:00am – 1 2:00pm Sophomores
*Orientation for Freshmen begins at 8:00am.
Fee payments, picture taking etc. at 10:00am
Parents will be notified through the automated
calling system for any unexcused absences from 1 or
more periods.
Off-Campus passes will be issued through the
Attendance Office. Please allow 24 hr. courtesy notice
to release your child. Emergency notification allowed
with 1 hour notice, however please be aware that
we may not be able to accommodate your request
immediately.
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SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING
PTSA MEETING-OPEN HOUSE:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
Introduction/Announcements
and PTSA Meeting
Passing
HR-CAP
Period 1
Passing
Period 2
Passing
Period 3
Passing
Period 4
Passing
Period 5
Passing
Period 6
Passing
Period 7
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend Moanalua High
School’s Open House on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the
cafeteria. A PTSA meeting will kick-off activities at 6:00. Beginning at
7:00 p.m., you will be able to visit each class that your child attends for
ten (10) minutes. Be sure to copy your child’s class schedule on the form
included in this issue of THE WORD. Because time is very limited,
teachers will not be able to discuss individual needs. The bell will ring
indicating when you need to change classes, and there will be a 5minute passing time. Also attached with this issue is a form for your
child’s schedule and a school map. If you wish to have a conference with
a particular teacher, please make an appointment through your child’s
assigned counselor. Counselors will be available in the cafeteria after
the PTSA meeting and throughout the Open House sessions.
The bell will ring at the start and at the end of each period with
a five-minute passing time between periods. Please keep to the above
schedule. Teachers will meet with their student’s parents in their
respective classrooms by periods. Any changes will be announced after
the PTSA meeting in the cafeteria.
Following this article is a blank “schedule of classes”
worksheet with spaces for the periods, teacher’s names, subject area,
and room number. Please have your child fill out the information for you.
Also included is a space to take valuable notes given by each teacher to
share with your child. Information may include: homework policy, project
due dates, exam schedules, etc. Maps of the campus will be available
that evening for your convenience or look for student volunteer guides
wearing “ASK ME” signs. Highlight the buildings and rooms with your
child’s assistance to plan your route for each class and to prevent
confusion during class changes.
6:00-6:55
6:55-7:00
7:00-7:10
7:15-7:25
7:25-7:30
7:30-7:40
7:40-7:45
7:45-7:55
7:55-8:00
8:00-8:10
8:10-8:15
8:15-8:25
8:25-8:30
8:30-8:40
8:40-:8:45
8:45-8:55
REMINDERS:
1. Open House gives you the opportunity to meet your child’s
teacher and to get an idea of what your child will be learning in
the coming months; and
2. Each period is limited to ten (10) minutes; therefore, teachers
will not have time to discuss the progress of individual students.
If you wish to arrange an individual conference, please call you
child’s assigned counselor.
MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
STUDENT’S SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING
PERIOD
(Please have your son/daughter complete the for below)
TIME
SUBJECT
TEACHER
ROOM
HR
7:00
1
7:15
2
7:30
3
7:45
4
8:00
5
8:15
6
8:30
7
8:45
HOMEROOM/CAP
HELPING HANDS HAWAII COLLECTION DRIVE
Moanalua High School, through its annual class competition monetary donation program,
will be supporting the Helping Hands Hawaii (HHH) Program, providing assistance for
the many needy families in Hawaii. In the past, we might have had some concern about
sending money to faraway places such as Southeast Asia, the U.S. Gulf region
thousands of miles away, or even paying for advertising, but the HHH Program helps
families right here in Hawaii, maybe even your neighbors! There are people here who
live in poverty all their life, every day! The CAP/Homeroom collection days will be:
• Monday or Wednesday, August 11 or 13, 2014
• Tuesday or Thursday, August 19 or 21, 2014
• Thursday, August 28, 2014
• Tuesday or Thursday, September 2 or 4, 2014
• Tuesday or Thursday, September 9 or 11, 2014
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