Moanalua High School

The Word A Monthly Publication – Volume 52-53, Issue 11-12 – June & July 2015

Dear Moanalua High School Family & Friends,

Thank you so much for making this year’s 2015 Graduation Commencement Ceremony a huge SUCCESS!! Thank you for your patience, understanding, and for being flexible. This year, due to the new grass on the athletic field, we had do things differently. However, I was really impressed with how everyone came together to make this night special for all of our graduates, family, friends, and guests. The Class of 2015 would like to send a special “Mahalo” to the following people who worked hard to make this graduation possible: Principal Robin Martin: The c/o 2015 wants to thank Mrs. Martin for keeping the tradition of having our ceremony on campus. We know that you worked really hard to make this happen, and we want you to know that we appreciate you!! Vice-Principals: Thank you Mrs. Nash, Mr. Lum, and Mr. Suapaia for all your support throughout the planning of the ceremony. Mr. Sherwin Pang: Thank you for your support, guidance, and help with field set up. The c/o 2015 appreciates all that you’ve done for us over the 4 years. Ms. Judy Tateyama & Ms. Shelly Koyanagi: Thank you to both for coming at 5am every morning during graduation week to help with graduates’ name cards, check-in, and graduation practices. Teachers, Faculty, and Staff: Thank you for dedicating your time to work at our various graduation duties (e.g. gym, parking lot, bleachers, VIP guests, etc…). None of this would be possible with all of you. A special thank you to all those teachers who were in charge of specific duties – Alan Cabanting, Dane Canida, Lori Mew, Erik Kubota, Carolyn Morita, Susan Yokota, Scott Yamada, Merl Miyashiro, Chad Yoshizawa, Kelly Calistro, Jason Cauley, Joel Kawachi, Liane Voss, Jennifer Senaga, Sally Dang, Justin Kohara, Maggie Chiu, Lauren Kiyono, Elden Seta & Music Dept., ROTC, School Counselors, Custodians, Security, and our Office Staff. Graduation Chairpersons: Madeline Snow and Mariko Niosco. Thank you both for all your hard work and dedication. You both did a fantastic job in helping organize this special event. I am so proud of your hard work and I appreciate all that you do!! Beau Nakamori & Nakamori Family: Thank you so much for designing and crafting the beautiful school seal. It is a beautiful gift to the school and it will be used at various school events. We appreciate all that you’ve done for the c/o 2015 and our school. I am so proud of you and I appreciate all your hard work. Love & Aloha, Lachelle Sablan Advisor of “The Mighty Class of 2015”

THANK YOU from Project Graduation 2015 …

Project Grad 2015 would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to the following People and Businesses that made our PG event a safe and fun filled event for our Grads:

Leads/Volunteers: Paul Agena-Jacob Agena-George Chan-Kelsey Chan-Lori Ching-Ahren Deponte-Julie Fujiwara-Lynn Hashizume-Senator Linda Ichiyama-Sandy & Kimo Kekawa-Laurie Hayashida and MoHS Cafeteria Staff-Jennifer Loui-Lori Matsumoto- Miwako McDevitt-Geri Mehrtens-Kris Miyashiro-Rumi Miyauchi-Lionel Mitsuya-Arlene Myers-Sandra Nakagawa & Interact Club-Mindy Okahara-Janice Oumaye-Maria Petersen-Roger & Sandy Pinnell-Robbie Pokipala-Lachelle Sablan-Colette & Harry Shichida-Terese Soogrim-Jodie Sope-Paulette Yoshikawa-Holly Young-Glorianne & Raymond Young-Kris Young-MoHS Administrators-MoHS Office Staff/Counselors-MoHS Custodial Staff-and MoHS Security Staff~

We especially want to thank the countless MoHS Parents (Current, Alumni and Future), MMS Teachers, MoHS Teachers and Staff and MoHS Alumni for volunteering to ensure the safety and security of our Grads during Check in/Check Out and throughout the entire event (Chaperones, Security, Transportation, etc.)!! You were an awesome TEAM together!

Businesses/Vendors: American T-shirt Company-Aloha Party Experts-Andrew Tran –Video-Anykine Embroidery-Balloon Monsoon-Balloons N Beyond LLC-Bubble Puff and Tea-Caricatures By Frank-Consolidated Theatres-DJ KoolE-Dynamic Sounds-Extreme Fun Rentals-Greg Gabaylo-Hypnotist-GPRoadway Solutions-Ground Transportation-Buses-Hawaii Duck Tours-Hawaiian Chip Company-Henna Love-Hilo Hatties-Honolulu Police Department-House of Photography-Hui O Wahine –Welfare-Kaneohe Marine Corps Base (MCBH) Officers Club-Kauai Coffee Co.-Monarch Seafood-Papa Johns (Mapunapuna)-Photo Ops-Polynesian Tours-Trolley-Right Way Welding & Repair-Sams Club-Servco Pacific-Shark Dog Designs Hawaii-Shoots!-Timestoppers-Tropic Water Co.

Mahalo to the following 2015 families for their generous donations: Agena, Arakaki, Armendariz, Bedick, Bronson, Chan, Corpuz, Davis, Fuchigami, Gibson, Goetz, Higa, Inabata, Enoka, Kim, Matayoshi, Miyashiro, Nagai, Nishimura, Nitta, Oh, Oumaye, Ramos, Randall, Sacramento, Takahashi, Wachter, Yada

Our immense gratitude cannot be expressed in words !! We are truly grateful and blessed !!

Lynda Agena and Lisa Chan

PG 2015 Co-Chairpersons

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2825 Ala Ilima St

Honolulu, HI 96818 moanaluahigh.blogspot.com

Principal: Ms. Robin Martin Vice Principals: Mr. Wilbert Lum Ms. Flora Nash Athletic Director: Joel Kawachi Directory: Office: 305-1000 Attendance: 305-1006 Registrar: 305-1023 Health Rm: 305-1005 Counselors (by student surname) TBD (A-Fa) Mrs. Apana (Fe-K) Mrs. Yamamoto (L-Ra) Mr. Sakamoto (Rb-Z) College/Career Counselor: 305-1028 Outreach: 305-1022 SSC: 305-1016 PCNC: 305-1035

Senior Class of 2016 Announcements (Class Advisor – Ms. Kiyono): Yearbook-Senior Portraits: Please schedule your Senior Portrait Session with House of Photography. Remember you must take the formal portrait with House of Photography in order to be included in the Senior Section of the Yearbook. Financial Obligations: Please clear up any financial obligations (e.g. school dues, class fees, lost books, etc.) as soon as possible because it will affect student participation in school activities (e.g. sports, prom, graduation, etc.) First Day of Senior Year: Fee payment/Schedule Pick Up is on July 30 Thursday. If you take your Senior Portrait through House of Photography this summer, your portrait will be used for your School ID. Homecoming: This will be your final Homecoming at Moanalua High School, so please participate and help to make your Senior Year the best year. If you want to get involved, please contact Jessica Luong at jstluong@gmail.com or Ms. Kiyono at lkiyono@moanaluahs.k12.hi.us Reminder: Homecoming Work Day on July 25, 2015 at 9AM in R-203. See you there!! Homecoming Dance: The Senior Class of 2016 is hosting the Homecoming Dance this year on Saturday September 19, 2015. If you would like to join the Homecoming Dance Committee please contact Aimee Iwamoto at aimee96782@gmail.com or Ms. Kiyono at lkiyono@moanaluahs.k12.hi.us Parent Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering and helping the Class of 2016 with events such as Homecoming or the Commencement Ceremony, please email the Ms. Lauren Kiyono (class advisor) at lauren_kiyono@notes.k12.hi.us Graduation Cap & Gown: Balfour (Mr. Goo) will be accepting Graduation Cap & Gown orders on Wednesday November 4, after school in the Cafeteria. Forms will be available/distributed in August.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

All students are expected to attend school regularly, to attend all classes and to arrive on time. The following reminders should serve as a guide for attendance procedures: a. 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 7:45 a.m. daily. The telephone number is 305-1006. b. Parents will be notified through the automated calling system for any unexcused absences from 1 or more periods. c. An absence without a written note or telephone call within TWO (2) SCHOOL DAYS will be regarded as an unexcused absence. d. Excused or unexcused absences will be determined by the school according to Rule 4160.1 e. Any absence for more than THREE (3) SCHOOL DAYS requires a note from a doctor/dentist/court. f. Upon returning to school, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain a Moanalua High School Absence Notice from the Attendance Office. g. Parents are welcomed to call the attendance director for an attendance check. h. Off-Campus passes will be issued through the Attendance Office.

Procedures for Student Release from Health and Attendance Office

• Student will be released only to parent/guardian listed on the emergency card at

the attendance and health room. • Parent/guardian must present a picture ID. • If the parent/guardian is unable to pick the student up, another named adult

may pick the student up with parent permission and a picture ID. • Student will be allowed to drive home with parent/guardian permission. • Student will be allowed to walk home with parent/guardian permission.

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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

Please check your child’s Jupiter Grades for any financial obligations he/she may have. An invoice and/or sticker will also be attached to your child’s SY 15-16 schedule. Students with an outstanding obligation will not be issued textbooks/equipment until their account is cleared. Student financial obligations can be cleared during the summer in the library (M-F, 7:30 am-3:00 pm).

FRESHMAN AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

An orientation for the Freshman Class of 2019 as well as new students to Moanalua is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2015. All incoming ninth graders and new students are required to attend a three-hour session that begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. In addition to a tour of the school, explanation of the bell schedule, calendar and school rules, and class schedules for each student will be distributed. At the end of the session, fees will be collected and Yearbook/ID pictures will be taken. Orientation letters will be sent to each registered freshman in late July with information about the day’s schedule and the room number where the student will report.

Bus Fares: Coupons: $12.50 per sheet (10 coupons on a sheet) Annual Quarterly Roundtrip $270.00 $72.00 One-Way $135.00 $36.00 All bus passes and coupons are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please make check payable to: Department of Education.

Tuberculin Skin Test/Immunization Records For New Students

The results of a tuberculin skin test (Tine Test) or chest X-ray must be submitted to the registrar’s office at the time of registration only for students who are entering public school for the first time in the State of Hawaii. If a Tine Test or X-ray result is not submitted, the student will not be allowed to attend school. Results of a physical examination and immunization record must be submitted to the school’s Health Aide within ninety days of school entry.

EMERGENCY CARDS

Please assist the school in the completion of emergency cards that will be issued to your child during the first week of school. If your child becomes ill or injured during school, he/she can be released only with your permission. 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. Complete both sides and have your child return the card to his/her homeroom teacher or to the Health Room. Be sure to list any medical concerns or problems that your child may have.

DID YOU MOVE OR CHANGE PHONE NUMBERS?

If you have moved, changed any phone numbers, or made any changes to your child’s demographics, please inform the registrar’s office as soon as possible

by calling 305-1024. For *residency verification, 2 current utility bills must be brought in to the registrar’s office before changes can be made.

*Residency verification is very important, especially if your child participates in extra-curricular activities and sports. Disqualification of the whole team may occur should a student be found to be living out of district without a GE.

ATTENTION: WE HAVE A NEW BELL SCHEDULE FOR SY 2015-2016 ON PAGE 10.

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SCHOOL FEES AND REGISTRATION/SCHEDULE PICK-UP

School fees collection, schedule pick-up, and yearbook picture-taking for the 2015-2016 academic year has been scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2015. Fees will be collected as follows:

8:30 am - 9:15 am Seniors 9:15 am – 10:00 am Juniors 10:00 am – 11:00 am Freshmen 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sophomores

Students must show up at their designated times. Only students from the class scheduled will be serviced during the time shown above. Students from other grade levels must wait their turn. TO AVOID LONG LINES STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PAY THEIR FEES BY MAIL OR DROP-OFF PAYMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFCE. SEE ENCLOSED MAIL-IN FORM. Receipts showing paid fees will be REQUIRED in order to take yearbook pictures, and purchase parking stickers. ID pictures will be taken without a receipt, but IDs will not be released without a receipt showing paid fees. General Fees (Mandatory) Student Association $10.00 Class Dues $8.00 Optional Items Athletic Passes $25.00 Publication Fee $60.00 Additional Items (Separate Check) PTSA (one per family) $20.00 Make checks payable to Moanalua High School for the exact amount. NO CHANGE will be given to the student for checks. Please include the name of your child on the check. Reminder: Students MUST keep their receipt. (Receipts must be presented at the time of yearbook pick-up in May.) If you are planning to join PTSA, please write a SEPARATE $20.00 check and submit it along with your fees check. Once again, parents wishing to pay their child’s fees by mail are asked to complete the form at the end of this article by July 17, 2015 (postmarked). The receipt will be attached to your child’s schedule. Please detach and mail the form at the end of this issue along with your check(s) or money to:

Account Clerk Moanalua High School 2825 Ala Ilima Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

Important Dates to Note:

July 30: Schedule Pick-Up/Fee Payment/ Freshman Orientation

July 31: Classes begin for all students August 20: Open House August 21: Statehood Day (Holiday) Sept 7: Labor Day (No School) Sept 28-Oct 2: Exam Week October 5-9: Fall Recess October 12: Teacher Work Day (No School) November 11: Veterans Day (No School) November 26: Thanksgiving Day November 27: School Holiday Dec 11-17: Exam Week Dec 21-Jan 4: Winter Recess January 5: Teacher Work Day (No School) January 18: Martin Luther King Day(No School) February 15: Presidents’ Day (No School) March 9-15: Exam Week March 16-24: Spring Recess March 25: Good Friday (No School) March 28: Kuhio Day (No School) April 8: Professional Development Day (No

School) May 20: Commencement May 20-26: Exam Week May 27: Last day for Teachers May 30: Memorial Day (dates subject to change)

SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM Midmorning Breakfast*: Breakfast is served during morning recess. Cost is $1.20 per meal.  Lunch*:    Lunch  price  is  $2.75  for  students  and  $5.50  for  adults  or  additional  student  lunch.    Students  may  apply  for  the  Free/Reduced  Lunch  Program.    Applications  can  be  obtained  and  are  being  accepted  at  the  Administration  Office  and  distributed  on  the  first  day  of  school.    Student  Help:    Please  see  the  Cafeteria  Manager  to  volunteer.  For  your  services,  you  will    receive  a  complimentary  meal.    *Students  MUST  use  their  ID  cards    with  pre-­‐payments  to  purchase    meals.      USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow these simple instructions to complete your registration:

Step 1: Schedule pick-up (G Building, 1st floor, G101-G103) Stand in the appropriate alphabetical line and pick up your schedule of classes. If you have paid your fees by mail, a receipt will be attached to your schedule (highly recommended!). Skip Step 2, go on to Step 3.

Step 2: Fee Payment (G Building, 3rd Floor, G301-G303) Proceed to the 3rd floor of G Building using the stairwell closest to the Library. Look for the “one-way” signs. You will not be allowed to pay for fees without your schedule of classes. Complete the fees form included at the end of this article. Write in the fees that you will be paying. Have your check or money ready. Remember that checks must be written for the exact amount only. Please keep your receipt for the entire school year! SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU HAVE MAILED IN YOUR FEE PAYMENT.

Step 3: Accessories (G Building, G104) Exit through the stairwell closest to the Cafeteria. At the bottom of the stairwell, you may pick-up your sports pass if you purchased one. You must present your receipt. The last pick-up time ends at 12:30 p.m. If the line is too long, you may SKIP this step and go to Step 4-6. Sports passes can also be picked up with the Accounting Clerk at the Registrar’s Office beginning July 31, 2015. NOTE: Planners will be issued through Homeroom on the first day of classes.

Step 4: Meal Pre-Payment (Cafeteria Teacher’s Lounge) Proceed to the Cafeteria Teacher’s Lounge (left of kitchen). You may deposit money into your lunch account here. Either cash or check is accepted. You MUST have money in your account before school begins; otherwise, you will not be able to purchase lunch. We highly recommend

you mail in your payment before to ensure proper credit.

Step 5: I.D./Yearbook Photos (Cafeteria Stage) Proceed to the cafeteria. Seniors: Picture-taking for I.D.’s only will be done in the cafeteria at this time. If you took a senior portrait over the summer, the I.D. should be ready for pick-up. Underclassmen: If you wish to purchase a picture packet, pick-up a form from one of the photographer’s assistants, complete it, and have it ready with your money. If you are not purchasing a packet, just stand in line immediately to have your picture taken for an I.D. card and yearbook photo (no charge).

Step 6: Parking Stickers (Cafeteria) Students purchasing parking stickers MUST have the following: 1. Proof of payment of Student Association dues (show receipt) 2. Current vehicle registration 3. Current safety check 4. Current no-fault insurance card 5. Current driver’s license 6. Application form with both student and parent signatures (available at

the main office) 7. $10.00 fee payment Failure to present any of the seven items listed above will mean denial of a parking sticker at that time. You may purchase a parking sticker when school begins. You may not park your car in the school parking lot until a sticker is obtained.

Note: Once fees are paid, steps 3-6 may be completed in any order! Go to the shortest line.

COMPUTERIZED MEAL PROGRAM

1 Schedule Pick-Up (G101-G103) *START HERE* 3

Pick-Up Sports Pass (G104)

Orientation / Schedule Pick-Up / Fee Payments

Thursday, July 30, 2015 8:30am – 9:15am Seniors 9:15am- 10:00 am Juniors 10:00am - 11:00am Freshmen 11:00am – 12:00pm Sophomores

1. HOW TO DEPOSIT MONEY INTO YOUR ACCOUNT • DROP BOX in the ADMINISTRATION OFFICE and MAIL IN:

Submit deposit form with checks or money orders only. Student’s first and last name must be on the check. Do NOT place cash deposit in the Drop Box or send through the mail.

RETURNED CHECKS: A $25.00 SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED IF YOUR CHECK IS RETURNED. THEREAFTER, ONLY CASH DEPOSITS WILL BE ACCEPTED YOUR SERVICE WILL STOP.

2. STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS • Some families may be eligible for bus subsidies depending

on their income. Students eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Meals will use their student ID card to obtain meals.

• Students eligible for Reduced-Price Meals will need to deposit money into their accounts to cover the 30¢ Breakfast and 40¢ Lunch fees.

• Students eligible for Free and Reduced Meals are entitled to 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day. The full student price will be charged for additional breakfasts, additional lunches and all other food items from the cafeteria or snack bars.

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SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2015 JUNIOR/SENIOR ORIENTATION

(Freshman/Sophomore Class Meetings) Friday, July 31, 2015

SPECIAL SCHEDULE, Gym Mandatory. Administrators, Counselors and Support Staff will be introduced. General rules and regulations (Chapter 19) will be presented at this time. Freshmen will report to the athletic field and Sophomores to the cafeteria. Class advisors will give further instructions. Student back-packs should be taken to HOMEROOM classes before proceeding to the assembly site. 8:25 – 8:30 Teachers’ Opening 5 min. 8:30 – 8:35 Homeroom 5 min. 8:35 – 8:50 Pass to Assembly Site* 15 min. 8:50 – 9:35 ASSEMBLY 45 min. (Sit with HR) 9:35 – 9:50 Recess 15 min. 9:50 – 9:55 Pass 5 min. 9:55 – 10:20 HOMEROOM/Bulletin 25 min. 10:20 – 10:25 Pass 5 min. 10:25 – 10:50 Pd. 1 25 min. 10:50 – 10:56 Pass 6 min. 10:56 – 11:21 Pd. 2 25 min. 11:21 – 11:27 Pass 5 min. 11:27 – 11:52 Pd. 3 25 min. 11:52 – 11:58 Pass 5 min. 11:58 – 12:23 Pd. 4 25 min. 12:23 – 12:56 Lunch 33 min. 12:56 - 1:01 Pass 5 min. 1:01 - 1:26 Pd. 5 25 min. 1:26 - 1:32 Pass 5 min. 1:32 – 1:57 Pd. 6 25 min. 1:57 - 2:03 Pass 6 min. 2:03 - 2:28 Pd. 7 25 min.

SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2015 (CONTINUED)

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMOREORIENTATION (Junior/Senior Class Meetings)

Monday, August 3, 2015 SPECIAL SCHEDULE, Gym

Mandatory. Administrators, Counselors and Support Staff will be introduced. General rules and regulations (Chapter 19) will be presented at this time. Juniors will report to the athletic field and Seniors to the cafeteria. Class advisors will give further instructions. Student back-packs should be taken to HOMEROOM classes before proceeding to the assembly site. 8:25 – 8:30 Teachers’ Opening 5 min. 8:30 – 8:35 Homeroom 5 min. 8:35 – 8:50 Pass to Assembly Site* 15 min. 8:50 – 9:35 ASSEMBLY 45 min. (Sit with HR) 9:35 – 9:50 Recess 15 min. 9:50 – 9:55 Pass 5 min. 9:55 – 10:20 HOMEROOM/Bulletin 25 min. 10:20 – 10:25 Pass 5 min. 10:25 – 10:50 Pd. 1 25 min. 10:50 – 10:56 Pass 6 min. 10:56 – 11:21 Pd. 2 25 min. 11:21 – 11:27 Pass 6 min. 11:27 – 11:52 Pd. 3 25 min. 11:52 – 11:58 Pass 6 min. 11:58 – 12:23 Pd. 4 25 min. 12:23 – 12:56 Lunch 33 min. 12:56 - 1:01 Pass 5 min. 1:01 - 1:26 Pd. 5 25 min. 1:26 – 1:32 Pass 6 min. 1:32 – 1:57 Pd. 6 25 min. 1:57 - 2:03 Pass 6 min. 2:03 - 2:28 Pd. 7 25 min.

SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2015

(CONTINUED) WELCOME BACK ASSEMBLY

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 SPECIAL SCHEDULE, Gym Mandatory. S.A. Officers, Class Officers and Committee Chair people will present skits, songs and dances to encourage students to get involved with co-curricular activities and have a positive attitude throughout the school year. Student back-packs should be taken to Period 1 classes before proceeding to the gym. 8:25 – 8:30 Teachers’ Opening 5 min. 8:30 – 8:35 Homeroom 5 min. 8:35 – 8:50 Pass to Assembly Site* 15 min. 8:50 - 9:15 ASSEMBLY 25 min. (Sit with HR) 9:15 – 9:30 Recess 15 min. 9:30 – 9:35 Pass 5 min. 9:35 – 10:00 HOMEROOM/Bulletin 25 min. 10:00 – 10:05 Pass 5 min. 10:05 – 10:33 Pd. 1 28 min. 10:33 – 10:39 Pass 6 min. 10:39 – 11:07 Pd. 2 28 min. 11:07 – 11:13 Pass 6 min. 11:13 – 11:41 Pd. 3 28 min. 11:41 – 11:47 Pass 6 min. 11:47 – 12:15 Pd. 4 28 min. 12:15 – 12:47 Lunch 32 min. 12:47 – 12:52 Pass 5 min. 12:52 - 1:20 Pd. 5 28 min. 1:20 – 1:26 Pass 6 min. 1:26 - 1:54 Pd. 6 28 min. 1:54 - 2:00 Pass 6 min. 2:00 - 2:28 Pd. 7 28 min.

SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2015 (CONTINUED)

FALL SPORTS PEP RALLY Tuesday, August 25, 2015

SPECIAL SCHEDULE, Gym

Mandatory. A pep rally will be held in which the members of the fall sports teams will be introduced and students earning special awards are presented. Student back-packs should be left in Pd.1 classes before proceeding to the gym. 8:25 – 8:30 Teachers’ Opening 5 min. 8:30 – 8:35 Period 1 5 min. 8:35 – 8:50 Pass to Gym 15 min. 8:50 – 9:30 ASSEMBLY 40 min. (Sit with HR) 9:30 – 9:45 Recess 15 min. 9:45 – 9:50 Pass 5 min. 9:50 – 10:54 Period 1/Bulletin 64 min. 10:54 – 11:00 Pass 6 min. 11:00 – 11:59 Period 2 59 min. 11:59 – 12:30 Lunch 31 min. 12:30 – 12:35 Pass 5 min. 12:35 - 1:34 Period 5 59 min. 1:34 - 1:40 Pass 6 min. 1:40 - 2:39 Period 6 59 min.

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DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015

MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL MAIL-IN FEE PAYMENT FORM

2825 Ala Ilima St. Honolulu, HI 96818

Student’s Name (PRINT) ______________________________________________________________ Grade: ___________ Last First M.I. Mandatory fees: Student Association Dues ($10.00) $__________ Class Dues ($8.00) $__________ Optional Items: Athletic Pass ($25.00) $__________ Publication Fee ($60.00) $__________ (Yearbook/Newsletter) TOTAL ENCLOSED $__________ Please make fee check payable to: Moanalua High School (Write student’s name & grade on memo line.) Unable to accept cash payments until July 30, 2015, no credit/debit cards accepted.

The Department of Education shall assess and collect a service charge of $25.00 for any dishonored (i.e. non-sufficient funds) checks in accordance with Chapter 40-35.5 H.R. S.

No walk-ins/drop-off after Friday, July 17, 2015. Mail-in fee payment must be received by Friday, July 17, 2015.

Mail your payment today!

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MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICERS FOR 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students who were recently elected as Student Association (SA) and class officers for the 2015-2016 school year (next year’s grade level in parentheses for SA Officers):

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

President Jessica Luong (12) HSSC Representative Lei Lily Tam (12) Vice President Christopher Mark Meno (11) School Comm. Council Rep. 1 Alyssa Kim (11) Recording Secretary Edra Ha (11) School Comm. Council Rep. 2 Lisa Nakamura (11) Corresponding Secretary Erin Kobayashi (11) PTSA Representative Alisha McDevitt (12) Treasurer Kiara Vicens (11) PTSA Representative TBA Clerk Victoria Kaahaaina (11) PTSA Representative TBA

SENIORS (CLASS OF 2016) JUNIORS (CLASS OF 2017) President Alisha McDevitt President Jessica Delgado Vice President Nerfe Alcos Vice President Queenique Dinh Vice President Hyunwoo Lee Vice President Young Jae Kim Recording Secretary Ariana Hidalgo Recording Secretary Kristianne Reyher Corresponding Secretary Andy Luu Corresponding Secretary Kallie Higashi Treasurer Michael Inouye Treasurer Nayun Hong Advisor Ms. Lauren Kiyono Advisor Mr. Justin Kohara SOPHOMORES (CLASS OF 2018) FRESHMEN (CLASS OF 2019) President Ashley Whang President Shareen Chee Vice President Erin Kajihiro Vice President Alyssa Mateo-Grafton Vice President Jennifer Park Recording Secretary Josephine Barnes Recording Secretary Jessa Dela Cruz Corresponding Secretary Michelle Evangelista Corresponding Secretary Deja Micou Treasurer Devinn Chung Treasurer Jennifer Tse Advisor Mr. Leroy Makekau Advisor Ms. Margaret Chiu

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE From now until the end of July, the Student Government officers are holding a school supply drive. Initially, whatever is collected will be donated to our complex schools: Moanalua, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Shafter Elementary Schools as well as Moanalua Middle and High School, but if we have a large surplus, we will donate to Shriner’s Hospital. Although we will accept ANY supply donations, the following specific supplies are most needed: Back-packs Colored Markers Colored Pencils Composition Books (non-spiral) Crayons (16, 24 or 48) Filler Paper (college or wide ruled) Glue Sticks Highlighters (broad tip) Index Cards (3 x 5)

Liquid Paper/Correction Tape Pens (black, blue, red ballpoint) Pens (Sharpie) Portfolio (with pockets) Protractor Rulers (12” with standard and metric) School Supply Box Scissors (blunt or sharp) Wood #2 Pencils

Please note that this is not a class competition or a contest to see who can bring the most. We just want to do something for students who, because of the present economy, are in need so they can start off the school year right. You may bring donations to the S.A. Room, T4, or drop them off in the school office.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS

The following Student Association Sponsored Awards were presented at the Awards Assembly on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Congratulations to all winners! Teacher of the Year: Kristie Morikawa, Language Arts Instructor Menehune of the Year: Class of 2015 Outstanding Senior (c/o 2015): Jennifer Mead Outstanding Junior (c/o 2016): Hyun Woo Lee Outstanding Sophomore (c/o 2017): Sylvia Lee Outstanding Freshman (c/o 2018): Kylah Hughley Outstanding Organization of the Year: National Honor Society Advisors: Ms. Joanna Kobayashi and Ms. Chiyeon Hwang President: Justin Honda Outstanding Class of the Year: Seniors: Class of 2015 Advisor: Ms. Lachelle Sablan President: Jennifer Mead

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MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM Moanalua High School Athletics supports the vision and mission of Moanalua High School by providing students with opportunities that will lead to excellence in academics, personal development and self-fulfillment through participation in athletics. A student’s participation in athletics enhances his/her skills for living and learning by offering different learning experiences outside the classroom. We encourage all students at Moanalua High School to try-out and participate in inter-scholastic sports. Fall Sports (Aug-Nov) Winter Sports (Nov-Feb) Spring Sports (Feb-May) Air Riflery Boys Basketball Varsity Baseball Bowling Girls Basketball Varsity Softball Cross Country Paddling Golf Football Soccer Judo Sideline Cheerleading Swimming Varsity Tennis Girls Volleyball JV Girls Tennis Track & Field Soft Tennis Wrestling Water Polo-Girls JV Softball JV Baseball Boys Varsity Volleyball Competitive Cheerleading ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ON-LINE Our web sites are a great way to find information, get calendars and schedules, or look at pictures. Check out the main page at: http://www.moanaluaathletics.com Check out our online store for all your Na Menehune gear at: http://www.sidelinestores.com Follow MoHS Athletics on Twitter: @mohsathletics ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS Pick up an athletic clearance packet: Athletic Packets are available in the main office, Registrar’s Office, College & Career Center, training room and gym. Contents of the packets include: • Athletic Participation Procedures • Hawaii DOE Parent-Athlete Handbook • Dept of Ed Physical Examination for Athletes Form • Student Participation and Parent/Guardian Consent,

Release & Assumption of RISK Form • Booster Club Membership Form (optional)

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE All student-athletes must have athletic clearance prior to participation. Three things must be submitted for processing in order to be cleared for participation:

1. Dept. of Ed Physical Examination for Athletes Form

2. Student Participation and Parent/Guardian Consent, Release & Assumption of RISK Form

3. Processing Fee ($10.00) Completed forms (Parent Consent and Liability Form, Processing fee of $10.00, and DOE Physical Form) must be turned in to the Athletic Directors box in the main office 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. It will be the responsibility of the athletes to visit the training room and check for his/her completed clearance slip. This pink slip is the athletic clearance to participate. Pink slips must be given to the head coach(es) 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 add’l form 2. Place in athletic tray. 3. Pink slip will be ready for pick up on Mondays and Fridays. Please call Joel Kawachi at 305-1013 should you have any questions regarding the Moanalua High School Athletic Department.

Athletic Booster Club

To join the MoHS Athletic Booster Club for SY 2015-2016, please send email to

Geri_Mehrtens@notes.k12.hi.us

The General Membership Meeting for SY 2015-2016 is scheduled:

Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Moanalua High School Library.

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OPERATION SEARCH Operation SEARCH helps identify children having a difficult time learning from birth to age 22. For more information, call Operation SEARCH: Statewide :( 808) 305-9810 or 1-800-297-2070 Oahu: Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward: 233-5717 Leeward: (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Leeward: (Nanakuli, Pearl City, Waipahu) 675-0384

For children under the age of 3, call Hawaii Keiki Information Service System (H-KISS) (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477 www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx

ALLOWABLE TRANSFERS FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT (MVA) NOTIFICATION Parents and guardians of students who are or were eligible for MVA services between October 1, 2005 and June 26, 2008, have the right to have student transfer to a previous school of attendance if the following criteria are met: 1).The student is or was eligible for MVA services between October 1, 2005 and June 26, 2008, And 2).The student transferred schools between October 1, 2005 and June 26, 2008, for any reason. If the student meets both criteria, parents and guardians have the right to request that the student transfer to a previous school of attendance. The request for transfer will be granted provided that it is feasible for the student to attend the school requested. Principals of the receiving schools will determine feasibility. November 2014

Dear Faculty, Staff and Parents: The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires our school to notify the faculty, staff and parents of the presence and status of asbestos containing materials in our school buildings. The law further requires a management plan based upon the findings of the initial inspection. We have conducted the required six months surveillance on Nov 7, 2014 and will complete the next surveillance on May 7, 2015. The results of the recently completed surveillance indicated there have been no changes in the condition of the asbestos containing materials in our school buildings. A copy of the inspection report and the Asbestos Management Plan is available for your review in our school office or at the Safety and Security Services Section of the Department of Education (DOE). Please contact ph. 586-3457 for additional information. Sincerely, Flora Nash, Vice Principal Cc: Safety & Security Services Section, OSFSS Annual Notification of Privacy Rights Know your privacy rights as they apply to 1) student record information; 2) directory information; 3) surveys and other information collection; and 4) military recruitment information. For more information on your privacy rights, the laws that protect them, and how to exercise your rights, contact your school administrator or visit: http://bit.ly/FERPAHI.

REMINDERS: • Student IDs must be visible at all times and must use their ID cards with prepayments made to purchase meals. • 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. • 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.

• 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.

Student Bus Transportation/Free & Reduced Meals: 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. 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” 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, text the word Join to the number 56360. You will receive a confirmation message thanking you for joining school alerts. 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. At any time, you can unsubscribe by texting Stop. Please be aware that standard text-messaging rates may apply.

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Moanalua High School 2825 Ala Ilima St. Honolulu, HI 96818

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*Orientation/Schedule Pick-Up: Thursday, July 30, 2015 8:30am - 9:15am Seniors 9:15am - 10:00am Juniors 10:00am - 11:00am Freshmen 11:00am - 12:00pm Sophomores