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KMS News 2010-2011
Kaimuki Middle School
A Place with Heart
Issue 1
Congratulations
Student Activities
Council Representatives
Induction Ceremony
September 28, 2010
Leslie H., Joy O., Justin T.,
Kayla Marie E., Isabella M.,
Kassie N. Giulietta E., Dru P.
Hanna S., David D., Chelsea H.,
Jennifer P., Dylan M., Cherise
H., Kai U., Jacob P., Michelle
P., Marc T. Also pictured: Mr.
Frank Fernandes, Principal,
Mrs. Loraine Hotoke, SAC
Advisor & Librarian
Thank You
The Music building has been undergoing major air conditioning renovation during the first
quarter of the school year. Over 600 music students are using the temporary classrooms
each day. The Kaimuki Middle School Band Boosters provided the majority of the funding for
the project. In addition, Young Brothers of Hawaii Ltd. donated a forty-foot storage container
for our long-term use. Our “Music Ohana” consisting of KMS students, parents, teachers, staff
and many KMS alumni came together to support this major project, “AWESOME people can
do AWESOME things together!”
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that spent numerous days over the summer cleaning,
moving and preparing our temporary music classrooms. Through your efforts we were ready
to open our classes on the first day of school! (My sincerest apologies if I missed any names)
Cierra F., Aerin W., Darius D., Rachel K., Lian P., Michelle S., Tiffany S., Vivian T., Trevor K.,
Maria Y., Marin Y., Alix Y., Parker N., Alice Y., Saki H., Ailee Y., Lisa S., Ayano H., Lia R.,
Tate S., Dunovan H., Tyler C., Sarah P., Sayaka M., Cavina Q., Celina Q., Corina Q., Kiyoko
Quach, Song Ki P., Stuart P., Steve T., Marc T., Eric T., Mitsuyo Teshima, James L., Kyle C.,
Calvin M., Matt J., Tyler H., Chad H., Tasha H., Thomas C., Narumi U., Kai U., Janice S.,
Kaylie E., Elora Goodness, Kael G., Max F., Amy Fukumoto, Keith Fukumoto, Stacie Ann E.,
Marcus L., Beren L., Momoe Y., Aika Y., Rebecca Y., Wendy Yamashiro, Erin T., Jonathan
S., Justin Hirano, Jerry Fujimoto, Eric C., Scott O., Travis S., Melanie S., Kristi Shiraki,
Andrea C., Stephen Chang, Calvin Kasashima, Keith Eko, Shelby B., Chiho Boyles, Tyler K.,
Gene Shiraki, Brandon I., Jacob P., Carmen L., Yuki K., Soohan B., Ethan S., Lisa S., Tristan
T., Kai I., Owen Fukumoto, Delwin Dang, Larrice Dang, Culbert Shimada, Robert Hayakawa,
Derek Fujio, Susan Ochi-Onishi, Nam Nguyen and KMS Custodial Staff, Eric Arakaki, Dionne
Asui, Tony Chen, Gail Takaba, Young Brothers Ltd., Kaimuki Middle School Band Boosters.
Looking forward to a spectacular school year! Aloha!
-Mr. Roger Izuka, KMS Band Boosters Vice President & Community Supporter
Helping
Hands
Needed
In December, when the
renovations for our Music
classrooms are complete, we
will need DOZENS of volunteers
each day, since we will have
just 3-4 days to move back in!
The planned moving dates:
th
th
December 26 -29 . (Yes, it
is the day after Christmas!)
Please email Mr. Izuka at:
[email protected]
if you are able to volunteer.
Adults & Students Welcome!
Your continued support of our
school, students and teachers,
Is very much appreciated!
Exploratory Wheel
If you stop by Room B-102, with Mrs. Akau-Naki, you will notice
how the 8th grade Exploratory Wheel students will enter with a
smile and an "Aloha mai" greeting. They
leave their troubles outside and enter to
go through a period of routines and drills
that exercise their minds by following a
daily procedure that begins the class.
There's fluidity, rote learning, creativity,
and a connection to their world all in an
environment of cooperation and support
of each other. If anyone falls short that day of expected behaviors
of a middle schooler, peers and teacher give the reminders in
looks and words (some are in Hawaiian!). Besides working on
vocabulary and daily conversation they sing and chant. The craft
activities have included: learning to braid and cleaning off the
niau of the coconut midrib to make brooms and a game, pala'ie.
They've made miniature ipus with kapa and petroglyph designs.
Flowers of dyed goose feathers and refurbishing monkeypod
bowls and plates, add to the mix of activities. Students are here
for a semester and then go to Art class.
The 7th graders who are in the Exploratory Wheel class in
B-102 are taking a Reading Workshop class. Connecting
what is done in class and the students' own life is a constant.
Reflecting and writing in a journal along with maintaining a
reading log of a self chosen book is part of their day. Weekly
discussions of articles from the newspaper continue. The last
small group project involved researching an island group found
in the Pacific Ocean. This will help them next semester in social
studies when they study about the Pacific Islands. Each group
wrote an enticing paragraph to invite visitors to their islands.
They retold a legend of that island in various forms that wrapped
up in a moral of that story from ages past that is still applicable
today. Skits and posters were the usual way they told the
legends. Of special note, a power point presentation, a
woodcarving of a "god", and the eating of a traditional Fijian
dessert! Are they getting more hooked on reading and its
connection with our daily lives? We think so.
ART
Wheel
The Art Wheel with Mrs. Ajimine
provides 8th grade students with a variety of creative
experiences, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture,
mixed media, and crafts. The purpose of this course is not only to
make proficient artists, but also to encourage divergent thinking,
visual problem solving, and self-improvement. This is achieved
by studying and applying concepts, analyzing and exploring a
variety of masterworks and media, and participating in individual
and group critiques.
Computer Wheel
The 6th grade Computer Wheel course with Mrs. Ajimine
introduces students to proper keyboarding skills, focusing on
technique, speed, and accuracy. Various software programs
will be utilized to teach students to create, format,
and publish various documents and
presentations, with connections
made to core content
subjects wherever
possible. The goal is for
every student to be
successful and to learn and
grow from this course, not only
in the world of computers, but
also in life.
Career &
Computer Literacy
Click, click, click go the keys as the students desperately try to up
their classmates’ scores during the weekly typing challenge
game. Welcome to Mrs. Terheyden’s Career & Computer
Literacy class and welcome to the world of technology!
Innovation is key to exploring this ever-changing subject. This
semester students will be engaged in learning the fundamentals
of practical application through hands-on lessons in the Microsoft
Office Suite. But don’t look at your fingers! Weekly typing
lessons have challenged them to focus on their writing content
and away from the movement of their fingers. This is a skill that
will save them time and frustration throughout their academic
career and well into their adult lives. Weekly discussions about
technology in the
news will keep them
up to date with the
newest advances in
the field.
Later in the semester
we’ll be using
technology to explore
career possibilities
based on each student’s interests, skills, and values. In addition,
we’ll be studying employer expectations and employee skills
required to obtain and keep a job. Technology is not limited to cut
and dry application, but can be used for creation, discovery and
self-exploration. The hope is for the students to not only leave
this class with a stronger ability to use the computer as a
powerful resource but to also become a more well-rounded
individual with a broader knowledge of career possibilities.
Oh, and have fun along the way!
JOC News
Membership
The KMS Junior Optimist Club has over 60
student members. The JOC is a community
service group conducting projects on weekends.
If anyone is interested in joining the KMS JOC,
please contact Mr. Ouchi, JOC Advisor, at
284-5974 or see KMS teachers, Mrs. Maii (K101)
or Ms. Kirio (C105) for an application. Visit:
www.hawaiioptimists.com for more information.
Bowlathon
On August 7th, several
Junior Optimists
participated in the Big
Brothers Big Sisters
annual Bowl-for-Kids
fundraiser at the Aiea
Bowling Center. Some
Junior Optimist Club members have also gone on
to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters
programs.
Optimist Banquet
On September 3rd, the Optimist Club of Honolulu,
which sponsors the KMS Junior Optimist Club,
celebrated 25 years of serving the community of
Hawaii at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
Darsha V. was recognized as the Junior Optimist
of the Year for 2009-2010. Former Junior
Optimists: Tiffany Y., Kristyn W., Nikayla T.,
Shannon S., Crystal I., Nicole P., Lisa F., Julie L.
were also in attendance. Current members
Evelyn C., Caitlin N., Corina Q., Maura V.,
Himeno Y., Vivian Z. were also in attendance.
Mr. Fernandes, KMS principal, and Ms. Kirio,
KMS teacher, were present to represent the
school. Many Optimist International regional
officers and Optimists from Mainland clubs were
also in attendance. There were great prizes and a
wonderful Silent Auction. Our thanks to Ms. Kirio
and Mrs. Nishimura for wrapping up the many
donated items from parents and faculty members.
Everyone commented on how much fun they had
at this event!
Okinawan Festival
Many thanks to the Junior Optimists, Mrs. Unten
and KMS teacher, Mr. Fujio, for coming out and
supporting this community event. The days were
hot and long, but fun at the Festival Dunking Booth
seemed to be had by all!
Discover Disney &
Florida Study Tour
Our 8th Grade students will embark on the
Spring Discover Disney
& Florida Study
Tour in March
2011. From
behind the
scenes of
Disney’s magical
theme parks to behind the scenes of Kennedy
Space Center and astronaut encounter,
students will explore the excitement, history,
and sights of Florida.
Itinerary favorites include:
• Disney’s Magic Kingdom:
Wishes Disney Program
• Disney’s Hollywood
Studios including
La Nouba ShowCirque du Soleil
• Epcot Center and the ‘Yes
Program’ with Hopper Pass plus
Illuminations: Reflections
of the Earth
• Atlantic OceanCocoa Beach
• Kennedy Space
Center including the
Astronaut Encounter
• Disney Park
•
•
•
•
Orange County Regional
History Museum
Wonderworks Experience
Museum (the upside-down
museum)
Medieval Times–
Dinner & Tournament
Belz Factory Outlet
World and more!
This year’s study tour focuses on English, Social
Studies, and Science Standards and Benchmarks.
Thank you students and parents for your interest and
support of our upcoming spring trip. At this time we
have a full bus load of student travelers and have
generated a waitlist.
-Mrs. Maii, Mr. Pelayo, Ms. Lindenbach, and
Mr. Choy, KMS Teacher Tour Chaperones
CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Outstanding First Quarter Honor Roll StudentsKayla
2010-2011
W.
8TH GRADE
4.000
Amica D.
Caitlin N.
Elleana A.
Fabrice R.
Garrison N.
Jacob L.
Jennifer S.
Jonathan S.
Joseph C.
Kevin T.
Michelle N.
Michelle P.
Michelle S.
Michelle Y.
Priscilla K.
Rachel K.
Rebecca Y.
Sayaka M.
Tris T.
Yan Z.
Yun C.
3.833
Aerin W.
Andy L.
Angela Lois O.
Anna R.
Ashley L.
Chayote T.
Chloe B.
Cory M.
Courtney G.
Daniel D.
Darsha V.
Dylan M.
Evelyn C.
Hana O.
Janell C.
Jino S.
Kellie G.
Kevin K.
Londy T.
Melanie S.
Michael Q.
Minami A.
Monica Z.
Nina P.
Shannon G.
Sharina G.
Shelby S.
Tari-Lynn M.
Taylor Renee G.
Tina N.
Tori C.
Zachary S.
3.666
Alex S.
Andrew W.
Annie W.
Anthony L.
Aoi S.
Aran M.
Ashlee L.
Chad H.
Codie M.
Corey I.
Darius D.
Dunavan H.
Evan R.
Harry J.
Himeno Y.
Jaron Y.
Jason N.
Jennifer L.
Jessica N.
Jessica W.
Kevin W.
Lauren O.
Lian P.
Maria A.
Mayu O.
Miku S.
Naoya S.
Rhianne S.
Rosemary C.
Sherman M.
Shirley M.
Trevor K.
Vivian Z.
3.500
Ayano H.
Brandon I.
Celia S.
Conrad P.
Grant T.
Justin I.
Juwan B.
Kaeli-Shaye C.
Kaia T.
Kainalu K.
Kaley M.
Kayla T.
Landon T.
Lauren S.
Marc T.
Marin Y.
Matthew Y.
Megan S.
Michele L.
Misa A.
Noelani S.
Sarah P.
Sienna M.
Tyler C.
Tyler H.
Yong Chuan L.
Kayla W.
Kevin C.
Kevin L.
Kyllie-Ann Y.
Laurel H.
Maya N.
Moana K.
Nicholas M.
Nicholas Y.
Nicole P.
Rachel L.
Richard K.
Rika O.
Rosetta P.
Samantha C.
Shane X.
Shaye Demi G.
Shin C.
Skye H.
Tingxuan H.
Tomoe M.
Toshihiro K.
Yiju H.
3.833
7TH GRADE
4.000
Aliana Jean T.
Alyssa V.
Amy N.
Benjamin Y.
Camelia L.
Chauna G.
Chien J.
Christina S.
Claire S.
Cody C.
Cody O.
Daniel L.
Darrell H.
Diana H.
Dylan K.
Izumi A.
Jennifer P.
Jonathan S.
Ju Yon P.
Kalle S.
Allisa T.
Alton L.
Brandon H.
Brianna T.
Chase N.
Christly Y.
Corina Q.
Donovan B.
Dru P.
Ichiro E.
Jonathan L.
Joshua S.
Julia L.
Kayla-Ann C.
Kelsi I.
Kentaro H.
Keola W.
Kiersten K.
Krysta K.
Kylie K.
Methos L.
Morgan I.
Nicola L.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Outstanding First Quarter Honor Roll Students 2010-2011
Norman C.
Olivia R.
Ryan H.
Takahiro K.
Tinghui L.
Tyler F.
Victoria H.
William S.
Xiao Jing C.
Zhi Qing S.
3.666
Alice C.
Andrea C.
Elysia M.
Erica L.
Franceska D.
Francisco M.
Hannah S.
Hua Yan L.
Isis H.
John L.
John Y.
Jordan S.
Kyle K.
Kyle S.
Kyosuke H.
Lina Z.
Mai V.
Miki N.
Natasha L.
Paul B.
Riley M.
Serina L.
Shanen H.
Stacie S.
Teron F.
Yong Qi L.
Yuki K.
3.500
Alyssa R.
Amy L.
Andrew Y.
Anuhea C.
Blake Y.
Chelsea H.
Chelsea T.
David D.
Erika K.
Erika-Ann K.
Jacki S.
Justin C.
Kenji O.
Lane M.
Laura S.
Lee Danielle Y.
Shawn F.
Tayler E.
Truc M.
Winston N.
Yan Ran L.
6TH GRADE
4.000
Albert M.
Alyssa N.
Amber I.
Angelina L.
Brandon J.
Brandon Q.
Brandon S.
Cheyenne L.
Chloe M.
Jeremy C.
Joy O.
Kassie N.
Ken T.
Kobi G.
Leia T.
Leon L.
Leslie H.
Mari G.
Michael Q.
Na Eun K.
Nathan L.
Rei U.
Thanh T.
Virdi U.
Waileia D.
3.833
Arianna C.
Briana S.
Celine N.
Crystal L.
Derren F.
Elliott M.
Heather M.
Helen P.
Irene L.
James L.
Joohye L.
Justin T.
Kacie K.
Kainalu H.
Masanari M.
Micah K.
Noah Y.
Olivia T.
Quamos W.
Raellis Y.
Rebecca L.
Sara M.
Sejin P.
Trey Allen S.
3.666
Alan L.
Caleb C.
Chantal N.
Emily L.
Felix H.
Haruka M.
Hiilani T.
Jessica C.
Joseph L.
Kai F.
Korynn G.
Kota K.
Marcy F.
Megan L.
Moriah T.
Natalie L.
Nikki A.
Nikki R.
Ollie T.
Parker J.
Sara N.
Vivian C.
3.500
Acey Y.
Alyssa R.
Anna C.
Ashley S.
Brittany O.
Bryazha C.
Caryssa K.
Cassidy C.
Chase S.
Dong Jin H.
Duyen D.
Elijah R.
Elizabeth K.
Emily Y.
Eternity Amor B.
Isabella M.
Jade N.
Jeffrey H.
Jocelyn G.
Jordaynelexi D.
Joseph T.
Kainani H.
Kelly K.
Lena M.
Lilian B.
Madeline J.
Megan K.
Megan K.
Melanie D.
Noa M.
Quinn G.
Rey C.
Sora T.
Srivastav M.
Tobi M.
Zane V.
Our Teacher Classroom
WISH LISTS
Many families have asked how they can help our teachers and our school and one way is to “Grant-A-Wish”!
Shown below are teachers Wish Lists of items- Items that each wished they had, yet aren’t able to obtain
through their classroom budgets. If you, your business, or a community contact, would like to fulfill a wish, and
make a donation of a new or gently used item, please complete this form and return it along with your
donation to our school front office.
Name:
Daytime phone:
KMS Student name(s):
Grade(s):
Please place a check mark next to the item(s) donating:
Mrs. Komeiji
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Sanitizing wipes
M anila folders, letter size
White card stock, letter size (110lb wt)
Papermate Products UPC barcodes
Ms. Ballard
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Healthy pre-packaged snacks
Tennis balls (used, for classroom chairs)
Ms. Cornwell
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Novels for classroom library
Dry erase markers
Colored construction paper
Big chart paper
M arkers
Speakers for computer
Ms. Johnson Moore
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Liquid hand soap
Bulletin board boarders
Composition books
HP printer toner #36A
Healthy pre-packaged snacks
Ms. Kirio
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Sanitizing wipes
HP Printer ink #45
Dictionary
Mrs. Hotoke
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Sanitizing wipes
Bean bag chairs
Ms. Lindenbach
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HP printer ink #15
HP printer ink #78
Post-it notes (any size)
Ms. Lolotai
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Dry erase fine point pens, black/blue
Dry erase board erasers
Mrs. Maii
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Healthy pre-packaged snacks
Portable “Boom Box” with CD player
Mr. Sakoguchi/ Mr. Chang
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Large wall mirrors for Weight Room
Thank you for supporting our school & making a wish come true!
Your donation will be used to directly benefit the students at Kaimuki Middle School
Any questions, please contact our PCNC, Mrs. Kelly Chun at 733-4800 or by email via our website
Office use only Date received: ___________ Rec’d by: ________ Date to teacher: ____________ Date acknowledged: _________