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9555 Huakai Street Waimea, HI 96796 Phone: 338-6830
Waimea Canyon Middle School is ADA Accessible. Contact the school office to request for
accommodations to participate in school events.
http://waimeaca.hidoe.us or http://www.waimeacanyonmiddleschool.us
Waimea Canyon Middle School is ADA accessible. Contact the school office to
request for accommodations to participate in school events.
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, Community, & Students,
The third quarter of this school year has zoomed by. Spring Break is almost here! WCMS will be celebrating Health and Wellness Day on March 15, the day before the break. On this day, various community members will come to school to share their knowledge and expertise about wellness and safety in our lives. Events like these contribute in part to our third consecutive year of recognition by the state of Hawaii Department of Health for Excellence in Wellness. In the afternoon we will be doing a whole-‐school evacuation to Waimea Canyon Park to practice an alternate evacuation site as a measure to ensure rapid evauation in an actual emergency. Be sure to ask your child what they learned on Health and Wellness Day.
I wanted to let you know about some changes for next school year. Class schedules will be given to students on their first day of school, not during fee collection in July.
However, your child will be able to find out who their Advisory teacher is and where their Advisory class is located at the July fee collection. Stay tuned for more information about the fee collection days, times, and location.
Finally for this month, please continue to support WCMS’s efforts in the “2 for Tech” initiative. We are actively seeking supporting funds for charging carts for each Advisory (24 carts total) so that our students can have their individual Chromebooks charged overnight.
Have a wonderful, safe Spring Break and be prepared to return to a great learning-‐filled 4th quarter.
Show your Spring Break Minihune pride!
Melissa Speetjens
Principal
Dates To Remember
ASAP – Due Now
Payment for Q4 Bus Pass
March 15
Health & Wellness Day
March 15 3rd Qtr Ends
March 16-24 Spring Break
March 25
Good Friday Holiday No School
March 28
Kuhio Day Holiday No School
April 7
Q3 Report Cards Go home
KAUA`I DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR . This year's Kauai District Science and Engineering Fair had a huge turnout for the Junior Division – the largest project count in a long time. There were 50 projects entered from around the island, representing WCMS, CKMS, Kapaa Middle, St. Catherine, Kilauea Elementary, and Hanalei Elementary! With the competition being so broad, we had hoped for even one of our projects to make it on to the State Science and Engineering Fair.
We can ALL be proud to say that WCMS took the top TWO places at the Kauai District Science and Engineering Fair! Braelyn Cayaban won 1st place, with her project on Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass, and Marcus Schultz took 2nd place, with his project on The Best Seawall. Braelyn also won a special award from Apollo Kauai for focusing on exploration of an alternative source of energy. These two students will be traveling to Oahu on March 28th-‐30th to represent WCMS at the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair. Please wish these students congratulations and best of luck!
Also, we can't forget to acknowledge and congratulate ALL of our students who represented our school. We are extremely proud of them for their hard work and motivation: . Hali`a Moriguchi Wyatt Hartsell Bergen Ceballos Larissa Kobayashi Amelia Styan Kylan Constantino Asa Chelius Ethan Yamamoto Leslie Uri Kaela Tsuchiya
Fourth Quarter Bus Payment . This is a reminder for school bus riders who are on the quarterly payment plan to purchase their fourth quarter bus pass prior to the start of the next academic quarter so they can continue to ride the bus after Spring Break. Parents can make payment either in person or by mail as soon as possible. Payments made by check, money order or cashier’s check should be made payable to “Department of Education.” Please call our office for more information at 338-6830. As a reminder, there is a $25 service fee for all returned checks (payable to Director of Finance) and a $5.00 fee to replace a permanent bus pass. KAUAI SHINING STARS IN EDUCATION FEBRUARY 2016 EPISODE! . In our February 2016 episode, we shine the light on 2016 Kauai District Teacher of the Year, Mr. David Braun. Mr. Braun teaches his students musical content and skills, while inspiring them to realize their goals and aspirations. You'll also take in some of the action at the Kauai District Spelling Bee where our very own Fred Adella placed first and will move on to represent Kauai at the State Spelling Bee on Oahu. Enjoy the show! . The show airs on Oceanic Channel 6 on the following days and times:
The web channel link allowing worldwide access 24/7 on any computer or Smartphone device is http://vimeo.com/channels/kauaishiningstars
Sundays: Mondays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Saturdays:
6:30 – 7:00 pm 6:30 – 7:00 pm & 9:00 – 9:30 pm 6:30 – 7:00 pm 9:00 – 9:30 pm 9:00 – 9:30 pm
Attention all Parents and Guardians! If you have anything to drop off to your child, please bring it to the school office and the staff will make sure your child gets it. This includes forgotten homework, lunch, IDs, and uniforms. Please do not ask your child to come out to the curb or parking lot, those are Off Limit areas. Students need to stay on campus during school hours.
When & How to Wash Your Hands
Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most
important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to
others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with
soap and water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-‐based hand
sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.
When should you wash your hands?
o Before, during, and after preparing food o Before eating food o Before and after caring for someone who is sick o Before and after treating a cut or wound o After using the toilet o After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has
used the toilet
o After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing o After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste o After handling pet food or pet treats o After touching garbage
How should you wash your hands?
o Wet your hands with clean,
running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
o Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the
backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
o Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end
twice. o Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
o Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Why? Read the science behind the
recommendations.(http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-‐me-‐the-‐science-‐handwashing.html)
What should you do if you don’t have soap and clean,
running water?
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of germs on them in most situations. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-‐based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-‐based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs and might not remove harmful chemicals. Hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy. How do you use hand sanitizers?
o Apply the product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
o Rub your hands together. o Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and
fingers until your hands are dry.
Why? Read the science behind the recommendations.(http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/sho
w-‐me-‐the-‐science-‐hand-‐sanitizer.html)
Caution! Swallowing alcohol-‐based hand sanitizers can cause alcohol poisoning. Keep it out of reach of young children. Learn more here. (http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-‐me-‐the-‐science-‐hand-‐sanitizer.html#swallowing)
Get Your Yearbook NOW!
Have you ordered your 2015-2016 WCMS Yearbook yet? If not, now is your last opportunity to buy one for only $25. If you have already purchased a yearbook, you can still order Add-Ons. The Add-Ons available this year include “World Yearbook”--which is an insert with stories of world events during the 2015-2016 school year--for only $5. You can personalize your yearbook with a name stamp, also for $5. A plastic cover to protect the yearbook is only $3 and an insert with extra autograph pages is only $2. Yearbooks will be distributed in mid-May. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Foulks, yearbook advisor, or one of the yearbook staff members. All yearbook and add-on orders must be submitted to the office before Thursday, March 31, 2016. Don’t miss the opportunity to order your book of memories that will last a lifetime!
2ND QUARTER CFS Students HONOR ROLL The following CFS students made the 2nd quarter honor roll and were invited to an ice cream social: Honor Roll: Gr. 7 -‐ Kiana Kaiwi, Jillian Ochua, Kiani Olivas-‐Dominguez, Jaysha Olores Honorable Mention: Gr. 6 -‐ Cainen Akana, Briana Apo, Morris Caberto, Sage Cano, Qiyrah Rapanot Gr. 7 -‐ David Bagaoisan, Tanner Ishikuni, Leland Kaohelaulii, Jordyn Maruyama-‐Chang Wo, Jaeden Ragragola, Pauline Ragus Gr. 8 -‐ Louis Bugado, Johnna Kona, Rachel Nakaula, Xyran Pai, Makeyah Wisneski Congratulations to all and keep up the great work! FAMILY BINGO NIGHT WAS A SUCCESS! Mahalo to the families of the following students for attending our Family Bingo Night on Friday, January 29: David Bagaoisan, John-‐Wesley Bueno, Saige Cano, Mehana Kaiakapu-‐Manoi, Keinan Kamakele, Jered Oligo, Kaylie Todd, and Shalyn Vegas. The purpose of family night is to “connect” with our families to help our students succeed in school. Although the attendance was small, we had a lot of fun. After an ono spaghetti dinner, we played nine games of various and challenging bingo. Our big winner was Jered Oligo who won a total of 4 bingo! However, at the end of the night, everyone was a winner and went home with a prize. We will try to organize another family night before the school year is over. PASSPORT REWARD BOOKS CFS students can earn rewards for doing what will help them succeed in school and in life. Reward points are given for academic progress in Star Reading and Star Math, behavior, attendance, honor roll, tutoring, and participation in CFS events. Points can be cashed in during CFS luncheons.
Dear Wise Minihune, I have a friend that is always being judged. I always try to make him feel better but it just makes him feel like he has no one to talk to about his problems. I often ask him if he wants to tell someone about it, but he just says that he'll take care of it. I know, however, he can't handle it alone. What should I do about this? Please help. Sincerely, Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend, Even though your friend is hurting you have to make sure you’re there for him 24/7 and convince him to get help. The only way he can get better is if he tells someone who can do something for him and you yourself have to make those bullies back off. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Wise Minihune (Breycinn Silva) Dear Concerned Friend, From what I heard about this boy, I feel really bad for him. It sounds like he’s been through so much and it seems like it is just getting worst for him. If I were you, I would still be by his side and defend him even though he doesn’t want any help. If you help him he’ll know that you care about him and he’ll trust you. As long as he stays confident and stops worrying about the bullies, everything will be fine. Sincerely, Wise Minihune (Raelee Samio) Dear Concerned Friend, You should tell a trustworthy adult. Even though he said that he could handle it on his own, I feel this would be the best thing to do. The adult can handle this best. You should also hang out with him often so he doesn’t feel like he is alone. Also, he will feel better about sharing his thought about the problem. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Wise Minihune (Julie Jane Remigio)
Prince Kuhio Holiday
March 28, 2016
Question of the month If you could go on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? And why?
I would go to Italy because I want spaghetti! Rodney Jial Grade 6
I would go to Japan because I used to live there! Hillary Douglas Grade 7 I would go to Disney World Because it is fun and would be a good experience! Jadin Caudill Grade 8
I would go on a field trip to Cadair Idris or London because I read books about those places. Ariell Siliado Grade 7
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau of the Month
‘Ōlelo Noʻeau are Hawaiian proverbs, or wise sayings, that Hawaiians used throughout every aspect of their lives. We choose one every month that supports the development of the life essence in each person.
I ka ʻōlelo no ke ola, I ka ʻōlelo nō ka make. In the language is life, in the language is death. [Words can heal; words can destroy. A contemporary translation of this proverb is: In the Hawaiian language we find the life of our race, without it (the Hawaiian language) we shall perish.]
This is a very important proverb. Not only does it show the intelligence of the Hawaiian people, but also how the savvy colonizers made sure to eliminate the indigenous people of HawaiʻI by not allowing them to speak their native language in school or in public. But let’s not go into the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and the many hardships they had to endure in their own lands, but rather let’s look at the importance of this proverb and how it can be used in today’s context.
Far too often do we hear people talking stink about others, sometimes this even happens between friends. No matter who it is or the relationship between the two parties, remember that talking bad about others will always end in someone getting hurt. If we think as the kanaka maoli did, our hā, or breath should be cherished and we should not waste it by talking negatively about others. Rather save our precious hā for good, so that positivity shall come back unto you. Remember this ʻōlelo noʻeau the next time you are about to say something bad about another person and try giving praises to your friends and family. Finally don’t forget to tell your family how much you love and appreciate them. I promise you no one ever got mad or angry when being told they are loved! I mua me ke aloha kākou! (Let’s all move forward with love, compassion, and grace!)
Help your child figure out how to connect with classmates Your child just uttered those dreaded words: “I don’t fit in at school!” What should you do? First, don’t overreact. Take a deep breath and get the facts. If you discover your child is being bullied, intervene and tell the school. Bullying is too serious a problem to be chalked up to “kids being kids.” On the other hand, if your child feels like an outsider simply because she doesn’t know how to jump in and participate with her peers, here’s how you can help:
• Explore her likes and dislikes. Your child is maturing, and her interests are surely expanding. Maybe there’s an activity or sport that appeals to her now, even if it wasn’t on her radar screen before.
• Find out what’s available. Once you’ve discussed her interests, see what school clubs or teams might be a good fit. “You love graphic design and working on the yearbook could be a way to meet other kids who like it, too.”
• Look beyond the school. Volunteer organizations, county recreation leagues and community theaters are excellent places to meet other kids. If your child finds her niche in one of them, she may feel more confident and less like the “odd man out” in school.
Reprinted with permission from the March 2016 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (Middle School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2016 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.