Moanalua High School

The Word A Monthly Publication – Volume 59, Issue 18 – March 2016

Dear Parents, Students and Guardians, We’d like to again thank the MoHS PTSA and the Kina’ole Fundraising Committee for the success of the 12th Annual Moanalua Kina’ole Awards Dinner and Silent Auction on February 25, 2016. The event raises much needed and appreciated funds for our school. This year we honored alumni Patrick Ching (1980) and Kelvin Chun (1977). Other honorees included long time College and Career Counselor, Gwen Mau as well as one of the 1979 Class Advisors, Carrie Sato. It is always such a pleasure to learn all the ways that our honorees have supported our community as well as our school. Most importantly, a big mahalo to PTSA President Andrew Pak, Kina’ole Committee Chairperson Andrea Iwamoto, and all of the Kina’ole committee members and volunteers. I know there are many others to thank, including our students who performed and entertained, and MeneMac for producing another outstanding video of the honorees. Special thanks to our business and community supporters for their generous donations and assistance! I encourage all of you to attend the Kinaole Awards Dinner next year. I want to recognize and congratulate our student winners in the Kina’ole Art Contest: Photography: Ceramics: Notecard Design: 1st place – Zephani Ballesteros 1st place – Tamaria McDonald 1st place – Sylvia Lee 2nd place – Sarah Ham 2nd place – Chantelle Corpuz 2nd place – Gina Watanabe 3rd place – Darren Yamane 3rd place – YunJung Rho Moanalua High School Summer School – Summer School will begin on June 1, 2016 and go through July 6th. Registration information will be posted soon on the website. Important Dates: • March 5 – Parade of Honor Bands at Leilehua High School • March 9-15 -- Exam Week • March 16 -- Junior Prom at Hyatt Regency Waikiki • March 16-25 -- Spring Recess • March 28 -- Holiday – Kuhio Day • April 1 -- Geographic Exception Lottery • April 8 – Teacher Professional Development Day – No school for students. • April 16 – Senior Prom at Hawaii Convention Center Parents of students in grades 9 & 11 were mailed information about the School Quality Survey (SQS). Please complete the survey before March 15 by going to www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016MiddleHighParents. Responses are anonymous and confidential. As a parent, this is a chance for your voice to be heard. Finally, a thank you goes out to all of the parents who attended the Parent Forum on February 11. We so much appreciate the support of those parents who came out and participated. I hope everyone has an enjoyable Spring Recess! Sincerely, Robin Martin

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Honolulu, HI 96818 moanaluahs.org

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

2016 SCHOLASTIC ART WINNERS: Congratulations to the following AP Studio Art students for their accomplishments in The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ 53rd Annual Scholastic Art Awards 2016– Hawaii Region. The Hawaii regional gold key awardees will represent Hawaii at the national level.

GinaWatanabe,Grade12 JaronChatani,Grade12 JaronChatani,Grade12GoldKey–Drawing&Illustration GoldKey–DigitalArt GoldKey–DigitalArt“Dimensions” “RisenTruths” “Jestering”

MichaelInouye,Grade12 MichaelInouye,Grade12GoldKey–DigitalArt SilverKey-Photo “Mother’sEye” “WornDoor” The 2016 Hawaii regional awardees will also have their artwork displayed in a special exhibition at the Hawaii State Art Museum from February 19 through April 15. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

HAWAII FOODBANK FOOD DRIVE

Moanalua’s annual Hawaii Foodbank Food Drive will take place between January 26 and March 3, 2016. If you can spare any canned goods, dry goods, or rice, please send them along with your son/daughter to donate. It is also part of a class competition to see which class can bring in the most items per student. In addition to food, money can also be donated. Every $.50 will count as one item. The State drive actually occurs in April, but Moanalua holds it earlier because April is such a busy month for us. The economy is bad, but it is in these bad times that food is needed most. Please donate what you can, even if it is just 1-2 items! Every little bit helps!

FOODLAND-SACK ‘N’ SAVE “SHOP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION” Want to help Moanalua High School earn money for scholarships? Then all you need to do is shop at Foodland or Sack ‘n’ Save between February 3 and March 15, 2016. You may start designating your school NOW. Simply step up to the cashier, show your Maika’i Card, and give him/her our school code: 7574. If you are not a Maika’i member, it is simple and free to sign up. The more points we earn, the more scholarship money the school will receive. The program is open to high schools only, but if you are also a parent of an elementary or middle schooler, please ask parents there to support us! Eventually, most of the students in the Moanalua complex will attend MoHS. Help us earn more scholarships! In the entire history of the program, Moanalua has never been able to earn more than one. The top 20 schools receive at least two, which means we have never been in the top 20. Let’s try to be a top 20 school!

SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION Quarterly bus pass riders need to make their next payment for student transportation before Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Administrative Office. Students who fail to make their payment on time may be subject to interrupted bus service and will need to provide their own transportation. * Reminder: All riders must present a valid ID/bus pass each time to ride the bus * There will be NO BUS SERVICE on Make-Up Exam Days: Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Round Trip: $72.00 One-Way: $36.00 All bus passes and coupons are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please make check payable to: Department of Education

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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) SpringSports (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 ONLINE 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 STUDENT ACTIVITY PASSES Students at Moanalua High School can purchase an athletic pass. This pass allows entry to all regular season football, boys and girls basketball games, boys and girls volleyball games, wrestling and judo matches throughout the year. The cost of the activity book is $25.00 and the savings are incredible! You save over $300.00 off sport admission fees when you purchase an activity pass. Activity passes may be purchased from Paula Kaiura (305-1148) in the Athletic office or at the parent athlete mandatory meetings. PARENT PASSES The OIA interscholastic Association (OIA) sells parent passes for the following sports with paid admission:

· Boys and Girls Basketball $40.00 Parent passes may be purchased from Paula Kaiura (305-1148) in the Athletic office, parent athlete mandatory meeting, or at the game. .

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 addl 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.

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Senior Agreement Form & Payment: All Seniors must submit their Senior Agreement form, please be sure to carefully fill out the form and to write legibly. You must make a payment of $10 when you submit the form to either Ms. Kiyono (R203) or your counselor. You will not be allowed to participate in Commencement if you do not submit your forms and payment. 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.)

Graduation Cap & Gown: Please be sure to order your cap & gown if you are participating in the commencement ceremony this year. Reminder: you must get your cap & gown approved if you are borrowing a gown from a previous year, as not all gowns are the same. You will NOT be allowed to participate if you do not have the appropriate gown. Class Service Cord: Seniors this is your final year to ensure you earn the required 600 Class service points if you would like to receive a service cord for graduation. Please see Ms. Kiyono in R-203 if you have any questions. Graduation Video: If you would like to purchase a Graduation video, made by our very own Moanalua High School Mene Mac Team. The videos are extremely well done, and cover everything from graduation rehearsals, the ceremony, and project graduation. A great way to relive your High School Graduation memories. Cost for the video will be $25 and all forms and payment are due to Mrs. Calistro in T2 by May 20, 2016. Pick up forms in R203.

GRADS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN…SAFELY!MoHS PROJECT GRADUATION

May 20, 2016 Project Graduation Updates- Class of 2016!

Sign up NOW for a memorable grad night of FUN……This will be a night you won’t ever forget!

Project Graduation 2015 Registration Forms are available in the front office (next to the Red Box). If you would like to receive a registration form via email, please email us at MoanaluaPGU@gmail.com

On Sept 30th, Early Bird registration ends and the fee goes up to $225

After Dec. 18 fee will be $275 All forms must be completed and payment must be made by the dates indicated in order to receive the discounted prices. Please place payment in

the red Project Graduation Box in the front office or you can mail it to: Moanalua High School Attn: Project Grad 2016

2825 Ala Ilima Street Honolulu HI 96819

Any questions? Contact Sandy Kekawa or Jodie Sope at MoanaluaPGU2016@gmail.com.

HI-5 Recycling – 2nd Saturday of the month, 8-11 am

Check the banner for datres

Moanalua HS Parking Lot, Fire Station Side Donate your HI-5 aluminum cans, plastic & glass bottles

FAQs on MOHS Project Grad

1. What is Project Graduation? Project Graduation is for classmates to get together one last time before heading off to future endeavors. The Fun-Filled overnight event is Alcohol & Drug-Free and fully chaperoned to keep our students safe.

2. How Can I Help? Help volunteer for the Event (Check-In, Check-Out, Chaperone) or at our Fundraisers . It’s never too early or too late to get involved for your child’s Project Graduation!!

Visit our website MoanaluaPGU.weebly.com

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REMINDERS: • Students should have ID cards at all times and must use them 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 7:45 a.m. daily. The telephone number is 305-1006.

• Parents will be notified through the automated calling system for any 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.

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/TeachingAnd Learning/SpecializedPrograms/Special Education/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.

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.