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E ko Kamehameha Hawaiʻi ma ke kula waena nei… aloha nui iā kākou a pau, A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā ʻumikūmāiwa kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalima kēia

He lā ʻelima

Today is Friday, September 19, a Day 5

Lunch today:  Pork Adobo

 Snack Reminder:
Please enjoy your snack outside.  No food is allowed in the common areas of our buildings.
Mālama kula!

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 on Monday, 9/22!

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

-Boys Volleyball:
First practice for boys volleyball will be on Monday, September 22 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.

High School Sports:

– JV/Varsity Football vs. Waiakea tonight at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. – Homecoming!

Upcoming Events:

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

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha… aloha mai kākou

‘O ka lā ʻumikūmāwalu kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻahā kēia

He lā ʻehā

Today is Thursday, September 18, a Day 4

Lunch today:  Shepherds Pie 

Snack Reminder:
Please enjoy your snack outside.  No food is allowed in the common areas of our buildings.
Mālama kula!

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: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball:
There will be a parent meeting today at 5 pm in Laamea gym. Details about the middle school volleyball program and league play will be shared. Practice will end early on that day. If there are any questions or concerns, please see or contact Mr. Kaaa

-Boys Volleyball:
First practice for boys volleyball will be on Monday, September 22 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.

High School Sports:

– JV/Varsity Football vs. Waiakea on Friday, 9/19 at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. – Homecoming!

Upcoming Events:

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

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke poʻokumu, nā kākoʻo, nā kumu a me nā haumāna… aloha pumehana iā kākou

‘O ka lā ʻumikūmāhiku kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakolu kēia

He lā ʻekolu

Today is Wednesday, September 17, a Day 3

Lunch today:  Filet O Fish w/ Bun – Lā Hānau Celebration

ʻOi Kelakela Challenge Updates:
Congratulations to the 7^th grade* for taking the lead in this trimester’s challenge and to the following individual advisories for leading their grade levels:

• Masuko
• Bumatay
• Wengler

*Grade 7 will have free seating at lunch today!

Snack Reminder:
Please enjoy your snack outside.  No food is allowed in the common areas of our buildings.
Mālama kula!

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!

E HULA KĀKOU…After-school Hula Enrichment will begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.  Hula will begin at 3:15pm and finish at 5:00pm.  Students are to wait at the bus ramp and Kumu Kimo will come and pick you up.  If your interested and havenʻt signed up yet, please see Kumu Kimo for more information.

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: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball:
There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 5 pm in Laamea gym. Details about the middle school volleyball program and league play will be shared. Practice will end early on that day. If there are any questions or concerns, please see or contact Mr. Kaaa

-Boys Volleyball:
First practice for boys volleyball will be on Monday, September 22 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.

Concussion Tests:
All students wanting to participate in soccer, basketball, wrestling, and/or volleyball, need to take a baseline concussion test.

For students that have not already taken a test for this school year, the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at Keku`iapoiwa (the high school learning center). Check-in for middle school students is at 2:30pm. Tests will be conducted in groups of 20. The test is first come, first served. The last group will begin no later than 6:00pm. If you miss this opportunity, the next test will be Tuesday, November 4. The final test for the school year will be offered at the end of January 2015.

Students needing to take the test are sixth graders, seventh graders, students new to a high risk sport, and those who suffered a head injury since their last baseline test. Please contact an athletic trainer to verify if you need to take the test this year (982-0632).

High School Sports:

– JV/Varsity Football vs. Waiakea on Friday, 9/19 at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. – Homecoming!

Upcoming Events:

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

I lā maikaʻi!

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

‘O ka lā ʻumikūmāono kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalua kēia

He lā ʻelua

Today is Tuesday, September 16, a Day 2

Lunch today:  BBQ Chicken

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!

E HULA KĀKOU…After-school Hula Enrichment will begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.  Hula will begin at 3:15pm and finish at 5:00pm.  Students are to wait at the bus ramp and Kumu Kimo will come and pick you up.  If your interested and havenʻt signed up yet, please see Kumu Kimo for more information.

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: practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30

– Girls Volleyball:
There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 5 pm in Laamea gym. Details about the middle school volleyball program and league play will be shared. Practice will end early on that day. If there are any questions or concerns, please see or contact Mr. Kaaa

-Boys Volleyball:
First practice for boys volleyball will be on Monday, September 22 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.

Concussion Tests:
All students wanting to participate in soccer, basketball, wrestling, and/or volleyball, need to take a baseline concussion test.

For students that have not already taken a test for this school year, the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at Keku`iapoiwa (the high school learning center). Check-in for middle school students is at 2:30pm. Tests will be conducted in groups of 20. The test is first come, first served. The last group will begin no later than 6:00pm. If you miss this opportunity, the next test will be Tuesday, November 4. The final test for the school year will be offered at the end of January 2015.

Students needing to take the test are sixth graders, seventh graders, students new to a high risk sport, and those who suffered a head injury since their last baseline test. Please contact an athletic trainer to verify if you need to take the test this year (982-0632).

High School Sports:

– JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Hilo on Tuesday, 9/16 at our Koaiʻa Gym starting at 6:00 p.m.

– JV/Varsity Football vs. Waiakea on Friday, 9/19 at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. – Homecoming!

Upcoming Events:

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

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke poʻokumu, nā kākoʻo, nā kumu a me nā haumāna… A-LO-HA!

‘O ka lā ʻumikūmālua kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalima kēia

He lā ʻewalu

Today is Friday, September 12, a Day 8(6)

Lunch today:  Glazed Ham

Reminder about Admit Slips & Attendance Policy:
If a student is absent in any class and returns without an Admit Slip, please send them directly to the MS office to retrieve one. The slips are to ensure that students communicate with their teachers about absence and make up work. As practiced, if a student is considered excused they will have the ability to do their makeup work. If considered otherwise, students will not have the opportunity to make up their work. After initialing an Admit slip and communicating with student about homework (signifying the teacher has acknowledged their absence and provided assignments), please help to remind the student to return the signed slip to the Office. 

SAFETY FIRST
Please keep your bags/ belongings at least 36” away from fire alarm pull stations & fire extinguishers.

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.

Naming of Virtual Point Game

We are still seeking suggestions for this year’s advisory/grade level challenge that describes the continual adding of Spirit Points and the subtraction of points for infractions.  Get creative and think of a great name for our Kula Waena’s game!  Entries can be submitted for the rest of this week (advisors can turn in their suggestions too) … doing so will earn Spirit Points for your advisory and grade level!

Advisory Name and Artwork
Congratulations to the advisories who earned either 250 pts or 200 pts for turning in their name/artwork over the past two weeks!  If your advisory hasn’t done so yet, you still can do so this week and earn 150 pts (75 pts for the name and 75 pts for the artwork).

Middle School Sports:

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

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

Concussion Tests:
All students wanting to participate in soccer, basketball, wrestling, and/or volleyball, need to take a baseline concussion test.

For students that have not already taken a test for this school year, the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at Keku`iapoiwa (the high school learning center). Check-in for middle school students is at 2:30pm. Tests will be conducted in groups of 20. The test is first come, first served. The last group will begin no later than 6:00pm. If you miss this opportunity, the next test will be Tuesday, November 4. The final test for the school year will be offered at the end of January 2015.

Students needing to take the test are sixth graders, seventh graders, students new to a high risk sport, and those who suffered a head injury since their last baseline test. Please contact an athletic trainer to verify if you need to take the test this year (982-0632).

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

High School Sports:
– JV/Varsity football vs. Kealakehe on Friday night at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events:

• Upload and ʻOi Kelakela shirt day on Monday, 9/15 – show your spirit and earn spirit points for your advisory

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke poʻokumu, nā kākoʻo, nā kumu a me nā haumāna… aloha mai kākou

‘O ka lā ʻelima kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻahā kēia

He lā ʻehiku

Today is Thursday, September 11, a Day 7

Lunch today:  Turkey Ala King

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.

Identification Cards
Just a reminder that students are required to display their ID cards at all times while oncampus and on school-sponsored field trips, unless directed otherwise.  IDs should be displayed in one of four places:

• Left collar
• Right collar
• Button front
• On an appropriate lanyard

On upload days (DAY 1) when students wear their ‘Oi Kelakela shirts, IDs may be kept in pants/short pockets.  Students should promptly and courteously present their cardswhen asked to do so by a staff member.

If an ID card is lost, stolen, or needs to be replaced, a new one, along with an IDpouch and may be obtained for a $10.00 charge at the school office.   Any ID cardthat is defaced or changed in any way must be replaced.  A temporary ID will be provided to the student until a replacement ID is created.  Students are required to wear the temporary ID until the replacement ID is issued.  If the missing card is found, students should present both the lost and replacement cards and $1.00 to the officestaff.  The replacement card will be collected and a credit for $10 will be processed. The deadline to return extra ID cards to receive a credit is the last day of the schoolyear.  Students should have only one ID card in their possession, students found to have more than one ID card will face disciplinary action.

Naming of Virtual Point Game
We are still seeking suggestions for this year’s advisory/grade level challenge that describes the continual adding of Spirit Points and the subtraction of points for infractions.  Get creative and think of a great name for our Kula Waena’s game!  Entries can be submitted for the rest of this week (advisors can turn in their suggestions too) … doing so will earn Spirit Points for your advisory and grade level!

Advisory Name and Artwork
Congratulations to the advisories who earned either 250 pts or 200 pts for turning in their name/artwork over the past two weeks!  If your advisory hasn’t done so yet, you still can do so this week and earn 150 pts (75 pts for the name and 75 pts for the artwork).

Middle School Sports:

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

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

Concussion Tests:
All students wanting to participate in soccer, basketball, wrestling, and/or volleyball, need to take a baseline concussion test.

For students that have not already taken a test for this school year, the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at Keku`iapoiwa (the high school learning center). Check-in for middle school students is at 2:30pm. Tests will be conducted in groups of 20. The test is first come, first served. The last group will begin no later than 6:00pm. If you miss this opportunity, the next test will be Tuesday, November 4. The final test for the school year will be offered at the end of January 2015.

Students needing to take the test are sixth graders, seventh graders, students new to a high risk sport, and those who suffered a head injury since their last baseline test. Please contact an athletic trainer to verify if you need to take the test this year (982-0632).

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

High School Sports:
– JV/Varsity football vs. Kealakehe on Friday night at our Paiʻea Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events:

• Middle School Chapel on Friday, 9/12 – Wear your special events attire
• Upload and ʻOi Kelakela shirt day on Monday, 9/15 – show your spirit and earn spirit points for your advisory

I lā maikaʻi!

Mai Hawai‘i nui o Keawe a i ka mole ʻo Lehua… aloha pumehana iā kākou

‘O ka lā ʻumi kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakolu kēia

He lā ʻeono

Today is Wednesday, September 10, a Day 6

Lunch today:  Hamburger Steak

Itʻs not too late, you can still order pictures:
Go to mylifetouch.com
Enter picture day ID: HH054512Y0
Enter: your name

Identification Cards
Just a reminder that students are required to display their ID cards at all times while oncampus and on school-sponsored field trips, unless directed otherwise.  IDs should be displayed in one of four places:

• Left collar
• Right collar
• Button front
• On an appropriate lanyard

On upload days (DAY 1) when students wear their ‘Oi Kelakela shirts, IDs may be kept in pants/short pockets.  Students should promptly and courteously present their cardswhen asked to do so by a staff member.

If an ID card is lost, stolen, or needs to be replaced, a new one, along with an IDpouch and may be obtained for a $10.00 charge at the school office.   Any ID cardthat is defaced or changed in any way must be replaced.  A temporary ID will be provided to the student until a replacement ID is created.  Students are required to wear the temporary ID until the replacement ID is issued.  If the missing card is found, students should present both the lost and replacement cards and $1.00 to the officestaff.  The replacement card will be collected and a credit for $10 will be processed. The deadline to return extra ID cards to receive a credit is the last day of the schoolyear.  Students should have only one ID card in their possession, students found to have more than one ID card will face disciplinary action.

Naming of Virtual Point Game
We are still seeking suggestions for this year’s advisory/grade level challenge that describes the continual adding of Spirit Points and the subtraction of points for infractions.  Get creative and think of a great name for our Kula Waena’s game!  Entries can be submitted for the rest of this week (advisors can turn in their suggestions too) … doing so will earn Spirit Points for your advisory and grade level!

Advisory Name and Artwork
Congratulations to the advisories who earned either 250 pts or 200 pts for turning in their name/artwork over the past two weeks!  If your advisory hasn’t done so yet, you still can do so this week and earn 150 pts (75 pts for the name and 75 pts for the artwork).

Middle School Sports:

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

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

– All students interested in participating in any MS sport, please be sure to complete and turn in all athletic forms.  You have to be cleared by our Athletic Trainers before you can participate in practice and games.  See Ms. Dancyne in the office for paperwork.

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

Upcoming Events:

• Middle School Chapel on Friday, 9/12 – Wear your special events attire.

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha … welina mai kākou

‘O ka lā ʻeiwa kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻalua kēia.

He lā ʻelima

Today is Tuesday, September 9, a Day 5

Lunch today:  Chicken Stir Fry

Itʻs not too late, you can still order pictures:
Go to mylifetouch.com
Enter picture day ID: HH054512Y0
Enter: your name

Identification Cards
Just a reminder that students are required to display their ID cards at all times while oncampus and on school-sponsored field trips, unless directed otherwise.  IDs should be displayed in one of four places:

• Left collar
• Right collar
• Button front
• On an appropriate lanyard

On upload days (DAY 1) when students wear their ‘Oi Kelakela shirts, IDs may be kept in pants/short pockets.  Students should promptly and courteously present their cardswhen asked to do so by a staff member.

If an ID card is lost, stolen, or needs to be replaced, a new one, along with an IDpouch and may be obtained for a $10.00 charge at the school office.   Any ID cardthat is defaced or changed in any way must be replaced.  A temporary ID will be provided to the student until a replacement ID is created.  Students are required to wear the temporary ID until the replacement ID is issued.  If the missing card is found, students should present both the lost and replacement cards and $1.00 to the officestaff.  The replacement card will be collected and a credit for $10 will be processed. The deadline to return extra ID cards to receive a credit is the last day of the schoolyear.  Students should have only one ID card in their possession, students found to have more than one ID card will face disciplinary action.

Naming of Virtual Point Game
We are still seeking suggestions for this year’s advisory/grade level challenge that describes the continual adding of Spirit Points and the subtraction of points for infractions.  Get creative and think of a great name for our Kula Waena’s game!  Entries can be submitted for the rest of this week (advisors can turn in their suggestions too) … doing so will earn Spirit Points for your advisory and grade level!

Advisory Name and Artwork
Congratulations to the advisories who earned either 250 pts or 200 pts for turning in their name/artwork over the past two weeks!  If your advisory hasn’t done so yet, you still can do so this week and earn 150 pts (75 pts for the name and 75 pts for the artwork).

Middle School Sports:

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

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

– All students interested in participating in any MS sport, please be sure to complete and turn in all athletic forms.  You have to be cleared by our Athletic Trainers before you can participate in practice and games.  See Ms. Dancyne in the office for paperwork.

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

Upcoming Events:

• Middle School Chapel on Friday, 9/12 – Wear your special events attire.

I lā maikaʻi!

E ke kula waena ʻo Kamehameha… welina mai kākou

‘O ka lā ʻewalu kēia o Kepakemapa

He Pōʻakahi kēia

He lā ʻehā

Today is Monday, September 8, a Day 4

Lunch today:  Chili Nachos

Itʻs not too late, you can still order pictures:
Go to mylifetouch.com
Enter picture day ID: HH054512Y0
Enter: your name

Middle School Sports:

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

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

– All students interested in participating in any MS sport, please be sure to complete and turn in all athletic forms.  You have to be cleared by our Athletic Trainers before you can participate in practice and games.  See Ms. Dancyne in the office for paperwork.

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

Upcoming Events:

• Middle School Chapel on Friday, 9/12 – Wear your special events attire.

I lā maikaʻi!