CHINA  TRAVEL  GROUP  

Spring  Break  2013  

 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    

 Dear  Parents/Guardians,  Community  Members,  and  Students,    

Testing,  testing,  testing  –  yes,  it  is  4th  quarter.    WCMS  is  in  the  midst  of  testing.    Our  tests  include  the  HSA  Bridge  Test  (all  students  in  both  Language  Arts  and  math),  SBAC  field  test  (all  grades  in  both  Language  Arts  and  math),  3rd  round  HSA  science  testing  (8th  grade  only),  and  End  of  Course  exam  for  Algebra  I  students.  WCMS  is  asking  that  you  show  your  pride  in  the  work  you  have  done  this  year  and  take  these  tests  with  an  attitude  of  “trying  the  best  I  can  do”  and  pride  in  your  accomplishments.    Take  your  time  and  think.    

Thanks  to  all  who  came  to  the  Augie  T.  Live  concert  sponsored  by  our  P.T.S.A.    It  was  a  night  of  getting  together  and  laughing.    Your  P.T.S.A.  continues  to  sponsor  necessities  for  grade  level  excursions  as  well  as  providing  a  “thank  you  lunch”  to  our  teachers/staff  during  Teacher  Appreciation  Week.    Our  P.T.S.A.  is  currently  seeking  interested  parents  for  the  next  year  board.    Please  contact  me  if  you  are  interested.    

I  want  to  continue  to  remind  everyone  of  changes  on  campus.    • Every  day  is  a  WCMS  uniform  day;  there  are  no  more  free  dress  Fridays.      • We  continue  to  request  that  students,  staff,  and  visitors  to  be  particularly  

careful  on  campus  as  the  new  Photo  Voltaic  (PV)  system  continues  to  be  installed  on  the  roofs  of  buildings  M,  N,  O,  and  the  Library.    Please  be  aware  of  the  orange  fenced  off  areas.    

• We  will  also  be  getting  our  wireless  system  installed  for  wireless  Internet  starting  on  May  19th  (HOORAY!!!).    Both  project  managers,  the  PV  and  wireless,  have  assured  WCMS  that  the  projects  will  not  be  in  conflict  with  any  of  our  testing.    

• And  of  course,  our  electronics  rule  has  changed.    In  a  pilot  phase,  students  can  use  electronics  appropriately  before  and  after  school  only.    At  no  time,  can  students  use  their  phones  to  take  pictures  or  videos.  

 

Grade  levels  will  have  a  staggered  return  to  school  for  SY  2014-­‐15.  Registration  day  for  all  grades  is  July  14-­‐15,  from  8:00  am  to  12:00  noon  in  the  Band  Room.    Student  return  dates  are  as  follows:    8th  grade  only  on  Friday,  August  1,  7th  grade  only  on  Monday  August  4th,  grade  6  only  on  Tuesday  August  5th,  and  all  (6,  7,  8)  return  to  school  on  Wednesday  August  6th.    We  are  looking  at  Tuesday,  August  12th  for  our  annual  Open  House.    Please  mark  your  calendars  early  to  attend  this  very  important  event.    

As  the  school  year  draws  to  a  close,  I  wish  my  exiting  8th  graders  a  future  that  is  bright.  Stay  focused  on  your  dreams  for  college  and/or  career  in  high  school.  Have  a  great  summer  break.  Show  your  Minihune  pride  throughout  the  summer.        Melissa Speetjens Principal    

To  learn  more  about  NCLB  Public  School  Choice,  please  contact  the  

Title  1  Coordinator  at  338-­‐6830,  ext.  128.  

Waimea  Canyon  Middle  School  is  ADA  accessible.    Contact  the  school  office  to  request  for  accommodations  to  

participate  in  school  events.    

Library  FYI    More  eBooks  at  WCMS  Library!  

   

Dates  To  Remember    

May  1  4th  Qtr.  Mid  Progress  Reports  go  home    

May  5-­7  Student-­‐Led  Conferences  Students  released  12:40    

May  6  Ukulele  &  Choir  Concert  6:30      

May  8  Band  Concert  6:30  pm    

May  26  Memorial  Day    

May  29  Last  day  of  school    

July  14  –  15    8:00a–12:00  p  Fee  Collection  in  Band  Room    

       

 

Library  FYI  More  eBooks  at  WCMS  Library!  

We  added  a  few  more  eBooks  to  our  collection.    You  can  access  them  24/7  from  school,  home  and  anywhere  with  internet  connection!    eBooks  will  provide  quick  access  to  recreational  reading  and  informational  books  to  help  with  student  projects.  You  and  your  child  can  read  your  favorite  eBooks  anywhere  using  computers,  

iPads,  Android  tablets  and  smartphones!      

Right  now,  you  can  log  in  as  a  guest!    Just  follow  the  steps  below!  

   

Go  to  the  WCMS  website:    waimeaca.hidoe.us  • Click  on  Library.  • Click  on  Library  Catalog  (big  yellow  box)  • Click  on  Catalog  Tab  (top  left)  • Click  on  FollettShelf  (left  side)  • Open    title  you  want  to  read.  • Log  In:    username:    waimeac  • password:    waimeac  

 

Check  out  some  of  the  titles  in  our  eBook  collection:  

The  Giver  Hunger  Games  Catching  Fire  Mocking  Jay  

The  Breadwinner  Buried  Alive  Life  of  Pi  

The  Lost  Hero  The  Red  Pyramid  

Tangerine  …  and  Non-­‐Fiction  Books!  

 

If  you  have  any  questions,  call  the  library  at  338-­‐6830,  ext.  104.  

 

Parents,  Guardians  and  Students:  

As  summer  quickly  approaches,  the  school  year  will  soon  come  to  an  end.    I  would  like  to  thank  you  for  another  great  year  at  Waimea  Canyon  Middle  School.        

As  the  school  prepares  for  a  new  school  year,  it  is  important  that  the  Health  Room  also  prepare  by  updating  all  health  records  that  is  required  for  each  student  to  attend  school.      Please  check  with  your  child’s  physician  that  all  of  the  required  immunizations  and  or  health  forms  are  updated,  especially  upon  entering  7th  grade.        

The  Department  of  Health  clinics  are  located  in  Kilauea,  Lihue  and  Hanapepe.  The  Kauai  Community  Health  Centers/Ho’ola  Lahui  Hawaii  is  located  in  Waimea  and  Kapaa.    Both  agencies  provide  health  services  for  the  community  that  include  immunizations.      If  you  are  interested  please  call  241-­‐3387  for  DOH  and  241-­‐0100  for  Kauai  Community  Health  Centers.      

Good  luck  to  all  of  the  8th  graders  as  they  continue  a  new  journey  towards  high  school  and  always  remember  to  reach  for  the  stars  no  matter  how  far  they  may  be!  It  has  been  a  pleasure  providing  health  room  services  to  your  child  while  at  Waimea  Canyon  Middle  School.    Again,  thank  you  for  supporting  your  child  by  providing  a  healthy  life  style  for  your  family.      Have  fun  and  enjoy  the  outdoors!  

Anita Applegate School  Health  Aide    

Meal  Account  Balance  

The  meal  account  balances    at  the  end  of  the  school  year    will  not  be  deposited  until  September  or  October.    This  will  affect  the  8th  grade  students  who  will  be  transferring  to  Waimea  High  School.    A  recent  audit  of  the  School  Food  Services  Branch  will  require  schools  to  change  the  way  they  process  the  transfer  of  the  end  of  the  year  meal  account  balance.    As  a  result,  the  availability  of  the  students'  meal  account  balances  at  their  new  school  will  be  delayed.        Think  Yellow,  Go  Green    

You  can  help  make  an    environmental  impact  by  recycling    all  outdated    telephone  directories  during  the  Think  Yellow,  Go  Green  Recycling  School  Contest,  which  runs  to  May  16.  Please  send  your  old  phone  books  to  the  school’s  front  office.    Tell  your  neighbors,  friends,  and  family  about  it.    Bring  those  old  books  from  your  workplace,  your  garage,  your  closets!    Help  Waimea  Canyon  School's  efforts  in  the  contest  and  help  the  planet!    BoxTops for Education

Thank you, families and friends of Waimea Canyon Middle School, for clipping BoxTops for Education labels and sending them to school. We are at $770! Our goal is $1,000 which will be used to purchase technology for the school. Please continue clipping and saving BoxTops labels over the summer. When we reach $1,000 we'll keep going for the next $1,000. ʻLittle strokes fell great oaks.ʼ

Waimea Canyon Middle School SY 2013-2014 Quarter 3

Principal’s List GPA 4.0

Grade 6 Tsuchiya, Kaela

Grade 7 Aguinaldo, Brandie Agustinez, Rochel Mae Kaauamo, Naomi Lacaden, Shyli Miguel, Wendee Pablo, Christian Earl

Grade 8 Agena, Corey Chelius, Eosin Penner, Ian

Honor Roll GPA 3.5-3.99

Grade 6 Adella, Fred Ryl Alt, Lily Anne Baise, Jack Bateman, Isabella Curammeng, Quinn Drake, Matthew Erakdrik, Roselinda Fernandez, Chyna Gawaran, Julienne Henriksen, Jas Kali-Palau, Jaymin Lim, Alyssa Monique Mecham, Ashley Nakaahiki, Naomi Niau, Jonathan Owen, River Ragocos, Kaysha Ragragola, Nainoa Rowland, Vanessa Snowden, Levi Soares, Maegen Sugahara, Kylie Takemoto, Tyde Uri, Leslie Vanaman, Makoa Williams, Sean Yamamoto, Ethan Yanos, Polo Jaylewel

Grade 7 Albarado-Rita, Kaila Apuna, Qayjah Bostick, Samantha Clarke, Dylan Duncan, Makana Felix-Keamoai, Moanikealohilani

Franco, Dawson Funtanilla, Sara Jensen, Maeve Kelekoma, Kaira Labanon, Kaya Llapitan, Kharyl Makua, Kealae Minia, Azea Noda, Wayne Nonaka, Harley Numazawa-Pacanas, Kalena Ragragola-Palacio, Jacelyn Ramos, Kimberly Rull, Reyden Salomon, Kylea Simbre-Medeiros, Shayne Villanueva, Ezekiel

Grade 8 Acain, Tatiana Agtunong, Galen Bagain, Jahleighcia Barrett, Madilyn Broyles, Anna Bugayong, Melissa Castro, Leanne Correa, Kari Davalos, Riley Frasco, Brooke Guillermo, Micah Erica Hashimoto, Michael Helgen, D’Annalyn Higashi, Leilani Huddy, Alika Kobayashi, Braden Laysa, Jeryn Lomongo, Regis Lopez, Jessica Lorenzo, Monique Joy Luis, Jana Mopas, Dennison Mose, Eolani Ochua, Joshua Owen Rain Oyamot-Campos, Jayda Papa, Krystal Parubrub, Meighan Perpose, Trisha Angel Planas, Travis Ragus, Princess Kyla Ramos, JamesScott Ruiz, Kristine Sagucio, Taelor-Syara Sakai, Sasha Satumba, Carla Mae Sustaita, Rachael Tomimoto, Kelsey Villanueva, Jayne Lee

Honorable Mention GPA 3.0-3.49 Grade 6 Achuara, Macie Alejandro, Kairah Batacan, Rhona Lei Batangan, Wendell Burton, Cori Caoagdan, Shannon Marc Cardejon, Kristian Carinio, De’Angelo Cudanes, Jaszarae Davis, Degan Dela Cruz, Jei Li Driver, Carson Garcia, Kaitlyn-Rose Hanson, Cameron Helgen, D’Anndra Lynn Ishikawa, Tori-Ann Itamura-Ishii, Chaden Jamorabon, Ian Ari Kaneakua-Yoshimoto, Jhayliyah Kanna, Keith Kaohelaulii, Palenapa Kapahu, Bryson Lumabao, Braden Malama, Joaquin Miyamoto-Malone, Taeyler Morris, Alana Nakato, Caelen Numazawa-Pacanas, Kaiulani O’Day, Cameron Ofisa, Kade Pascual, Hermz Don Perpose, Joey Christian Ramirez, Norie Mae Ramos, Tiana-Leigh Shamblin, Slater Togioka, Tehani Tumbaga, Jemaica Vea, Zyana

Grade 7 Acob, Ron Bermudez, Adrienne Capuano, Kaelin Cromartie, Christopher Fernandez, Veronica Hedges, Evan Jardin, Malyssalin Kali-Bagaoisan, Mark Kaulili, Sherron Martin-Lazaro, Dylan Niau-Vegas, Yasmin Sandal, Kaitlin Serapio, Dawn Christine

Simao, Naikoa Someda, Sy Stevens, Kuuleialoha Sunada, Brianne Yamauchi, Leiko

Grade 8 Apo, Syone Artaho, Cody Balaan, Dylan Bisarra-Kaleiohi, Aliyah Boyd, Aliyah Bugado, Austin Butay, Allen John Cachero, Jakob-Irie Cano, Samuel Cowell, Elizabeth Daligcon, Cyrylle Dela Cruz, Rommel Fernandez, Kharra Shane Ferrara, Sydnee Grande, Apryljoy Gushiken-Banquel, Lanakila Hardesty, Tevyn Ingeniero, Bryan Kailikini, Bronson Kamaka-Riley, William Kamauoha, Elias Kaohelaulii, Cassie Kauahi, Allysa Lagoc, John Lau-San Agustin, Kaimi Lazaro, Kyla Lim, Angel Matthew Lopez, Kaliko Mararagan, Jaime Matsusaka-Perreira, Zayna Medina, Edmelle Miguel, Avery Millare, Tiara Nakaula, Michelle Pagtolingan, Jason Paleracio, Sidney Panday, Jenny Pasion, Ransen-Sean Perreira, Brennan Planas, Shanea Ragudo, KrissAnn Reyes, Zade Rita, Tiana Santos, Sarah Shamblin, Makana Soriano, Joel Turalde, Kaelee Vidinha, Daylan Yamamoto, George