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Daily Bulletin – Friday, 10/3/14

Mai Hawai‘i nui o Keawe a i ka mole ʻo Lehua… A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā ʻekolu kēia o ʻOkakopa

He Pōʻalima kēia.

He lā ʻehiku

Today is Friday, October 3, a Day 7

Lunch today:  Soft Taco

Papa ‘Eono Nohona Hawaiʻi Huakaʻi

Wrap Up – Friday, October 3, 2014 (Day 7):

– Come to school dressed in my uniform

– Lock my laptop in my locker and leave my backpack on my locker

– Report to morning advisory at 7:40a

– I will only be reporting to period 1 as the rest of the day is huakaʻi wrap up

Checkout the KGB Jr. Blog:  http://kgbjr.blogspot.com/

Middle School Sports:

Girls Volleyball:  No practice during Fall Break!

Boys Volleyball:  No practice during Fall Break!

Cross Country:  No practice during Fall Break!

 

Keiki Triathlon
There is still time to sign up for the Keiki Triathlon held at the Kona Pool Oct. 18th.  Please see Mrs. Thompson for details and a form that must be signed by your parents.

Upcoming Events:

  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Thursday, 10/2/14

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha… aloha nui iā kākou a pau, A-LO-HA!

‘ O ka lā ʻelua kēia o ʻOkakopa

He Pōʻahā kēia.

He lā ʻeono

Today is Thursday, October 2, a Day 6

Lunch today:  Chicken Long Rice

REMINDER:   Students are allowed to carry clear containers with water in it ONLY.  No opaque bottles, no drinks other than water.

Papa ‘Eono Nohona Hawaiʻi Huakaʻi

Wrap Up – Friday, October 3, 2014 (Day 7):

– Come to school dressed in my uniform

– Lock my laptop in my locker and leave my backpack on my locker

– Report to morning advisory at 7:40a

– I will only be reporting to period 1 as the rest of the day is huakaʻi wrap up

Cultural Exchange Opportunity:
Application essays on why you would be a good ambassador are due today and interviews will follow.

Picture Retakes Today:  Grade 6 – 7:45, Grade 7 – 10:00, and Grade 8 – 10:15 in Art Gallery.  Be sure to bring your picture packet to return or your new order form.

Middle School Sports:

Volleyball schedule now posted on middle school homepage. Last link under Specials.

Girls Volleyball:
Thursday, Oct. 2 – All teams practice after school today

Please see Mr. Kaaa for team final team rosters or if you don’t have a uniform. On game days, please be at the gym at least 30 minutes prior to game time with your uniform.
Cross Country:
There is a Cross Country meet today at Christian Liberty Academy- Girls starting at 4:15pm and boys to follow.  XC athletes should change immediately after school into their PE uniforms and meet at the bus ramp at 3pm.

Keiki Triathlon
There is still time to sign up for the Keiki Triathlon held at the Kona Pool Oct. 18th.  Please see Mrs. Thompson for details and a form that must be signed by your parents.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Wednesday, 10/1/14

E nā koa wiwoʻole o Kamehameha … A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā ʻekahi kēia o ʻOkakopa

He Pōʻakolu kēia.

He lā ʻelima

Today is Wednesday, October 1, a Day 5

Lunch today:  Hot Dogs w/ Bun

Papa ‘Eono Nohona Hawaiʻi Huakaʻi

Wednesday, October 1, 2014:

– Come to school dressed in my shorts/jeans/pants, P.E. shirt, and covered shoes. *Leave my laptop at home

– Bring my backpack with only the required items on my packing list. *Donʻt forget my lunch

– Pack one, gallon-sized Ziploc bag of non-perishable snacks

– Meet at the bus ramp at 7:40a

Cultural Exchange Opportunity:
If you are interested in traveling to Japan AND are able to host a student from Japan in your home, please see Mrs. Ah Chong at lunch today to get more information and an application.  Application essays on why you would be a good ambassador will be due tomorrow and interviews will follow.

Picture Retakes Tomorrow:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you tomorrow for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture tomorrow as well.

Middle School Sports:

Girls Volleyball:

Game today at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) Kamehameha White (14’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Blue (14’s) 5:45
Thursday, Oct. 2 – All teams practice after school
Please see Mr. Kaaa for team final team rosters or if you don’t have a uniform. On game days, please be at the gym at least 30 minutes prior to game time with your uniform.

 

Boys Volleyball:
Game today at 4:15 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) gym.  Please meet coach Tim there at 3:45.

Cross Country:
There is a Cross Country meet Thursday  Oct. 2nd at Christian Liberty Academy- Girls starting at 4:15pm and boys to follow.  XC athletes should change immediately after school into their PE uniforms and meet at the bus ramp at 3pm.

 

Keiki Triathlon
There is still time to sign up for the Keiki Triathlon held at the Kona Pool Oct. 18th.  Please see Mrs. Thompson for details and a form that must be signed by your parents.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Tuesday, 9/30/14

Mai ka piʻina a ka lā i Haʻehaʻe, a i ka mole ʻolu ʻo Lehua, aloha mai kākou

‘O ka lā kanakolu kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalua kēia.

He lā ʻehā

Today is Tuesday, September 30, a Day 4

Lunch today:  Shoyu Chicken

Papa ‘Eono Nohona Hawaiʻi Huakaʻi

Tuesday, September 30, 2014:

– In the morning, organize my labeled trash and duffel bags in the 6th grade foyer by my assigned advisory line

– Lock my laptop in my locker and leave my backpack on my locker

– I will only be reporting to period 6 & Wai Kaulele; the rest of the day is huakaʻi prep

Wednesday, October 1, 2014:

– Come to school dressed in my shorts/jeans/pants, P.E. shirt, and covered shoes. *Leave my laptop at home

– Bring my backpack with only the required items on my packing list. *Donʻt forget my lunch

– Pack one, gallon-sized Ziploc bag of non-perishable snacks

– Meet at the bus ramp at 7:40a

Cultural Exchange Opportunity:
If you are interested in traveling to Japan AND are able to host a student from Japan in your home, please see Mrs. Ah Chong at lunch today to get more information and an application.  Application essays on why you would be a good ambassador will be due Oct. 2 and interviews will follow.

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

Middle School Sports:

Girls Volleyball:
No practice on Tuesday (Sept. 30) this week because of games. Practice will resume on Thursday (Oct. 2) for all girls teams.

Game times / practice schedule for this week:
Monday, Sept. 29 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) Kamehameha Black (12’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Silver (12’s) 5:45
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Hilo Armory  Kamehameha Black (12’s) 4:15
Kamehameha Silver (12’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Blue (14’s) 5:45
Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) Kamehameha White (14’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Blue (14’s) 5:45
Thursday, Oct. 2 – All teams practice after school
Please see Mr. Kaaa for team final team rosters or if you don’t have a uniform. On game days, please be at the gym at least 30 minutes prior to game time with your uniform.

 

Boys Volleyball:
The next game is this Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4:15 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) gym. Please meet coach Tim there at 3:45.

Cross Country:
There is a Cross Country meet Thursday  Oct. 2nd at Christian Liberty Academy- Girls starting at 4:15pm and boys to follow.  XC athletes should change immediately after school into their PE uniforms and meet at the bus ramp at 3pm.

 

Keiki Triathlon
There is still time to sign up for the Keiki Triathlon held at the Kona Pool Oct. 18th.  Please see Mrs. Thompson for details and a form that must be signed by your parents.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Monday, 9/29/14

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha… aloha pumehana iā kākou

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmāiwa kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakahi kēia

He lā ʻekolu

Today is Monday, September 29, a Day 3

Lunch today:  Hamburger Stroganoff 

Papa ‘Eono Nohona Hawaiʻi Huakaʻi

Tuesday, September 30, 2014:

– In the morning, organize my labeled trash and duffel bags in the 6th grade foyer by my assigned advisory line

– Lock my laptop in my locker and leave my backpack on my locker

– I will only be reporting to period 6 & Wai Kaulele; the rest of the day is huakaʻi prep

Wednesday, October 1, 2014:

– Come to school dressed in my shorts/jeans/pants, P.E. shirt, and covered shoes. *Leave my laptop at home

– Bring my backpack with only the required items on my packing list. *Donʻt forget my lunch

– Pack one, gallon-sized Ziploc bag of non-perishable snacks

– Meet at the bus ramp at 7:40a

Cultural Exchange Opportunity:
If you are interested in traveling to Japan AND are able to host a student from Japan in your home, please see Mrs. Ah Chong at lunch today to get more information and an application.  Application essays on why you would be a good ambassador will be due Oct. 2 and interviews will follow.

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

Middle School Sports:

Girls Volleyball:
No practice on Tuesday (Sept. 30) this week because of games. Practice will resume on Thursday (Oct. 2) for all girls teams.

Game times / practice schedule for this week:
Monday, Sept. 29 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) Kamehameha Black (12’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Silver (12’s) 5:45
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Hilo Armory  Kamehameha Black (12’s) 4:15
Kamehameha Silver (12’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Blue (14’s) 5:45
Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) Kamehameha White (14’s) 5:00
Kamehameha Blue (14’s) 5:45
Thursday, Oct. 2 – All teams practice after school
Please see Mr. Kaaa for team final team rosters or if you don’t have a uniform. On game days, please be at the gym at least 30 minutes prior to game time with your uniform.

 

Boys Volleyball:
There is no practice today (Monday, Sept. 29) because there is a game! The game starts at 5 pm at Shipman Gym (Keaau middle school)! Please see Mr. Kaaa for uniforms today after lunch. Please meet Coach Tim at Shipman Gym at 4:30 pm.

The next game is this Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4:15 at Kawananakoa (Keaukaha) gym. Please meet coach Tim there at 3:45.

 

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Friday, 9/26/14

E ko Kamehameha Hawaiʻi ma ke kula waena nei… A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmāono kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalima kēia

He lā ʻelua

Today is Friday, September 26, a Day 2

Lunch today:  Chicken Stew w/ Biscuit

Computer Update:

There is an update for Adobe FLASH Player in self service for both teachers and students.  In order to update:
  1. Open Self Service
  2. Click on the install button in the Adobe Flash Player box
  3. Let it run
HINT – You may need to quit your browsers (safari, firefox, etc.) before the update is applied.

Cultural Exchange Opportunity:
If you are interested in traveling to Japan AND are able to host a student from Japan in your home, please see Mrs. Ah Chong at lunch today to get more information and an application.  Application essays on why you would be a good ambassador will be due Oct. 2 and interviews will follow.

Here are the entries for the naming of our ‘Oi Kelakela gamification program (with translations if provided):

  • Haweo Cup
  • Goblet of Mana
  • Pa’ani Hui Kaukahu (Advisory Game)
  • Challenge of the Advisories
  • Kula Waena Cup
  • Kula Waena Umeke (Bowl)
  • Manu Cup
  • Manu Umeke
  • Pi’i Na Manu
  • Manu Lanakila
  • Kings of the Nest
  • Ruler of the Roost
  • Top Bird
  • ‘Apu Lanakila (Champion’s Cup)
  • Anahola (Sand Timer: the sand moves back and forth, you either build or lose sand)
  • Give and Take
  • Ha’awi Aku, Ha’awi Mai
  • Ka maka o ka ‘elepaio (The eye of the ‘elepaio)
  • Ka ala o ka ‘elepaio (The path of the ‘elepaio)
  • Battle of the Birds
  • Na Manu Challenge
  • The First Annual Advisory Games

Thank you to all of the students and advisors for coming up with some great names!    Please discuss the names shown above in your advisories and select your top three choices.  By Friday 9/26/14, each advisor needs to email Mr. Chow with the advisory’s top three choices (in rank order) as well as his/her personal favorite.  Results will be compiled at the end of the week and forwarded to the Kula Waena leadership team for review.  Thanks for helping to name this year’s game!

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

Middle School Sports:

– Cross Country: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3;30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball: practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

-Boys Volleyball: practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 7 Keʻei Huakaʻi – Sept. 22-26
  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Thursday, 9/25/14

E nā koa wiwoʻole o Kamehameha… A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmālima kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻahā kēia

He lā ʻekahi

Today is Thursday, September 25, a Day 1

Lunch today:  Meatloaf with Gravy

Computer Update:

There is an update for Adobe FLASH Player in self service for both teachers and students.  In order to update:
  1. Open Self Service
  2. Click on the install button in the Adobe Flash Player box 
  3. Let it run
HINT – You may need to quit your browsers (safari, firefox, etc.) before the update is applied.

Here are the entries for the naming of our ‘Oi Kelakela gamification program (with translations if provided):

  • Haweo Cup
  • Goblet of Mana
  • Pa’ani Hui Kaukahu (Advisory Game)
  • Challenge of the Advisories
  • Kula Waena Cup
  • Kula Waena Umeke (Bowl)
  • Manu Cup
  • Manu Umeke
  • Pi’i Na Manu
  • Manu Lanakila
  • Kings of the Nest
  • Ruler of the Roost
  • Top Bird
  • ‘Apu Lanakila (Champion’s Cup)
  • Anahola (Sand Timer: the sand moves back and forth, you either build or lose sand)
  • Give and Take
  • Ha’awi Aku, Ha’awi Mai
  • Ka maka o ka ‘elepaio (The eye of the ‘elepaio)
  • Ka ala o ka ‘elepaio (The path of the ‘elepaio)
  • Battle of the Birds
  • Na Manu Challenge
  • The First Annual Advisory Games

Thank you to all of the students and advisors for coming up with some great names!    Please discuss the names shown above in your advisories and select your top three choices.  By Friday 9/26/14, each advisor needs to email Mr. Chow with the advisory’s top three choices (in rank order) as well as his/her personal favorite.  Results will be compiled at the end of the week and forwarded to the Kula Waena leadership team for review.  Thanks for helping to name this year’s game!

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

Middle School Sports:

– Cross Country: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3;30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball: practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

-Boys Volleyball: practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 7 Keʻei Huakaʻi – Sept. 22-26
  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Wednesday, 9/24/14

E nā koa wiwoʻole o Kamehameha… A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmāhā kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakolu kēia

He lā ʻewalu

Today is Wednesday, September 24, a Day 8(2)

Lunch today:  Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Mālama Kuleana – Please come to school with your laptops charged!

Here are the entries for the naming of our ‘Oi Kelakela gamification program (with translations if provided):

  • Haweo Cup
  • Goblet of Mana
  • Pa’ani Hui Kaukahu (Advisory Game)
  • Challenge of the Advisories
  • Kula Waena Cup
  • Kula Waena Umeke (Bowl)
  • Manu Cup
  • Manu Umeke
  • Pi’i Na Manu
  • Manu Lanakila
  • Kings of the Nest
  • Ruler of the Roost
  • Top Bird
  • ‘Apu Lanakila (Champion’s Cup)
  • Anahola (Sand Timer: the sand moves back and forth, you either build or lose sand)
  • Give and Take
  • Ha’awi Aku, Ha’awi Mai
  • Ka maka o ka ‘elepaio (The eye of the ‘elepaio)
  • Ka ala o ka ‘elepaio (The path of the ‘elepaio)
  • Battle of the Birds
  • Na Manu Challenge
  • The First Annual Advisory Games

Thank you to all of the students and advisors for coming up with some great names!    Please discuss the names shown above in your advisories and select your top three choices.  By Friday 9/26/14, each advisor needs to email Mr. Chow with the advisory’s top three choices (in rank order) as well as his/her personal favorite.  Results will be compiled at the end of the week and forwarded to the Kula Waena leadership team for review.  Thanks for helping to name this year’s game!

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

Middle School Sports:

– Cross Country: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3;30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball: practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

-Boys Volleyball: practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30.  Today, please go to the dining hall after school.  Your coach will pick you up there.

Upcoming Events:

  • Upload and ʻOi Kelakela shirts tomorrow!
  • Grade 7 Keʻei Huakaʻi – Sept. 22-26
  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2
  • Fall Break – Oct. 6-10 – No School!
  • Teacher In-Service – Oct. 13 – No School!

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Tuesday, 9/23/14

Mai ka piʻina a ka lā i Haʻehaʻe, a i ka mole ʻolu ʻo Lehua, aloha mai kākou

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmākolu kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalua kēia

He lā ʻehiku

Today is Tuesday, September 23, a Day 7

Lunch today:  Beenie Weenies

Mālama Kuleana – Please come to school with your laptops charged!

Here are the entries for the naming of our ‘Oi Kelakela gamification program (with translations if provided):

  • Haweo Cup
  • Goblet of Mana
  • Pa’ani Hui Kaukahu (Advisory Game)
  • Challenge of the Advisories
  • Kula Waena Cup
  • Kula Waena Umeke (Bowl)
  • Manu Cup
  • Manu Umeke
  • Pi’i Na Manu
  • Manu Lanakila
  • Kings of the Nest
  • Ruler of the Roost
  • Top Bird
  • ‘Apu Lanakila (Champion’s Cup)
  • Anahola (Sand Timer: the sand moves back and forth, you either build or lose sand)
  • Give and Take
  • Ha’awi Aku, Ha’awi Mai
  • Ka maka o ka ‘elepaio (The eye of the ‘elepaio)
  • Ka ala o ka ‘elepaio (The path of the ‘elepaio)
  • Battle of the Birds
  • Na Manu Challenge
  • The First Annual Advisory Games

Thank you to all of the students and advisors for coming up with some great names!    Please discuss the names shown above in your advisories and select your top three choices.  By Friday 9/26/14, each advisor needs to email Mr. Chow with the advisory’s top three choices (in rank order) as well as his/her personal favorite.  Results will be compiled at the end of the week and forwarded to the Kula Waena leadership team for review.  Thanks for helping to name this year’s game!

Attention Papa ‘Ewalu!
Have you participated in Ka Waimea Makahiki the past two years? Are you interested in traveling to Moloka’I?  Do you want to experience an AMAZING cultural activity and meet new friends from around the state?  Then this may be for you! KA MOLOKA’I MAKAHIKI informational meeting on TUESDAY 9/23 with Kumu Alexander at the locker room tables during recess @10:50 am.  See you there!

Picture Retakes on Oct. 2:  Now that youʻve seen your pictures, if youʻd like to re-take, please be sure to bring your complete packet back with you on Oct. 2nd for re-takes (do not take any pictures out) .  Any of you that were absent on picture day,  you need to take your picture on Oct. 2nd as well.

3rd Annual Keiki Triathlon on 10/18 in Kona:
If you are interested in participating, please see Mrs. Thompson for information and registration forms.

Middle School Sports:

– Cross Country: No practice today!

– Girls Volleyball: practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

-Boys Volleyball: practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 7 Keʻei Huakaʻi – Sept. 22-26
  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2

I lā maikaʻi!

Daily Bulletin – Monday, 9/22/14

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha … A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā iwakāluakūmālua kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakahi kēia

He lā ʻeono

Today is Monday, September 22, a Day 6

Lunch today:  Beef Macaroni Casserole

Here are the entries for the naming of our ‘Oi Kelakela gamification program (with translations if provided):

  • Haweo Cup
  • Goblet of Mana
  • Pa’ani Hui Kaukahu (Advisory Game)
  • Challenge of the Advisories
  • Kula Waena Cup
  • Kula Waena Umeke (Bowl)
  • Manu Cup
  • Manu Umeke
  • Pi’i Na Manu
  • Manu Lanakila
  • Kings of the Nest
  • Ruler of the Roost
  • Top Bird
  • ‘Apu Lanakila (Champion’s Cup)
  • Anahola (Sand Timer: the sand moves back and forth, you either build or lose sand)
  • Give and Take
  • Ha’awi Aku, Ha’awi Mai
  • Ka maka o ka ‘elepaio (The eye of the ‘elepaio)
  • Ka ala o ka ‘elepaio (The path of the ‘elepaio)
  • Battle of the Birds
  • Na Manu Challenge
  • The First Annual Advisory Games

Thank you to all of the students and advisors for coming up with some great names!    Please discuss the names shown above in your advisories and select your top three choices.  By Friday 9/26/14, each advisor needs to email Mr. Chow with the advisory’s top three choices (in rank order) as well as his/her personal favorite.  Results will be compiled at the end of the week and forwarded to the Kula Waena leadership team for review.  Thanks for helping to name this year’s game!

Attention Papa ‘Ewalu!
Have you participated in Ka Waimea Makahiki the past two years? Are you interested in traveling to Moloka’I?  Do you want to experience an AMAZING cultural activity and meet new friends from around the state?  Then this may be for you! KA MOLOKA’I MAKAHIKI informational meeting on TUESDAY 9/23 with Kumu Alexander at the locker room tables during recess @10:50 am.  See you there!

Picture Retakes:  those of you that were absent or want to retake your school pictures, retakes will be on Thursday, Oct. 2.  Please see Mrs. Ah Chong for a new packet.

3rd Annual Keiki Triathlon on 10/18 in Kona:
If you are interested in participating, please see Mrs. Thompson for information and registration forms.

Middle School Sports:

– Cross Country: No practice today!

– Girls Volleyball: practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

-Boys Volleyball:
First practice for boys volleyball is today in Laʻamea gym from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Please meet at the bus ramp after school and wait for a coach to come to take you to the gym at 3:15. All athletic forms must be turned in to practice. See Mr. Kaaa during recess this week if you need any forms.

Upcoming Events:

  • Grade 7 Keʻei Huakaʻi – Sept. 22-26
  • Grade 6 Hilo/Volcano Huakaʻi – Oct. 1-2

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