Moanalua High School

The Word A Monthly Publication – Volume 60, Issue 19 – April 2016

Dear Parents, Students and Guardians, Hope that your Spring Break was an enjoyable one. We are now in our final quarter and the end of the school year is fast approaching. Please take note of these important dates. • Thursday, April 6 – Smarter Balanced Assessments begin • Saturday, April 23 – Senior Prom • Saturday, May 7 – Music Department Aloha Concert • Tuesday, May 3 – Teacher Appreciation Day Parents are requested to help support our Smarter Balanced Assessments by doing the following:

(1) ensure that students get a good night’s sleep the night before the tests, (2) provide students with a nutritious breakfast the morning of their test, (3) make sure that students attend school on the testing days and arrive on time (4) encourage your child to demonstrate a positive attitude and maximum effort for each exam.

I’d like to recognize some of our outstanding student competitors as well as the teachers who support them! Mock Trial – Seventh year in a row State Champions!!! Thank you to teacher Tana Cambe for advising and also Kina’ole honorees David Suzuki and Brian Kang for sharing their expertise with these young people.

Fujii, Juliana Kumura, Mari Takafuji, Sean Kim, Alyssa Lei, Da Yuan Watanabe, Gina Park, Michelle Ng, Cindy Kim, Young Jae Kim, Jessica Vicens, Kiara

Regional Winners – Toshiba/National Science Teacher Association - ExploraVision We are so impressed with Paige Yamate and Ma'Kayla Grogan who wrote a paper for ExploraVision proposing a treatment for Melanoma. Their proposal uses the idea of blocking the base excision repair, so all melanoma cells are killed.

Congratulations also to teachers Fred Ito, Joelle Perkins, Sharon Major and DECA award winners:

1st Place State Champions – Gina Watanabe, Jasmine Loo, Gary Kwong, Tyler Spruill and Courtney Yoshiama 2nd Place States – Paneez Oliai, Angelina Johnson, Darren Evangelista and Ryan Patrick Lim 3rd Place States – Michelle Park, Lily Lei Tam and Zak Lovestedt

Congratulations FCCLA: 2016 – 17, President- Trey Dumalao 2016 - 17, 2nd Vice President – Tristen Nakamura And congratulations to these HOSA State Officers! Thank you to teacher Lynn Hashizume! 2016-17, President:: Mark Meno 2016-17, Vice President of Technology: Young Jae Kim 2016-17, Vice President of Programs: Hope Yuasa 2016-17, Treasurer: Janelle Aoki 2016-17, Historian: Rosemarie Alike Maltezo HOSA Awards: 2nd Place: Jenelle Aoki, Mark Meno, Serena Rice, Joshua Wakamura - Biomedical Debate on GMOs Sarah Ham, Huanli Hu, Mami Narita - PSA on "Sitting is Death" Carol Lu - Medical Spelling 3rd Place: Sylvia Lee - Extemporaneous Poster Hope Yuasa - Medical Photography Gabrielle Moon - Medical Reading Continued on page 2

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2015 (Principal’s Message cont.)

Yeah!!! - MeneMAC students who won awards at the National Competition for Student Television Network (STN) in Atlanta.

Film Excellance Best Director – Landon Mauricio, “Music 101” Best Music Score – Landon Mauricio, Rizelle Lumang and Jordan Green, “Music 101”

Broadcast Journalism

3rd Place – “Lead Story” – Elizabeth Quillopo, Erin Nomura 3rd Place – “Man on the Street” – Erin Kobayashi, Naomi Malacas

As always we take pride in the achievements of many, many students whose work is an example of the excellent work going on at our school. We are currently seeking nominations for parent and community representatives to serve on our Moanalua High School Community Council. This council meets monthly and provides input to the principal from the various role groups. If you would like to serve on our SCC or nominate another parent or community member, please call and speak with our new SASA, Jessica Robello and she will get the nomination to the SCC so the nominee can be included on the election ballot. Mahalo for your support of Moanalua High School! Robin Martin Principal

April 2016 Food Shopping Checklist and Nutrition Facts Label Reading Food Shopping Checklist (Family) • Plan your meals before you go. • Make a list and bring it with you! Shopping apps for smart phones may be helpful. • Don’t go hungry! Research shows you tend to purchase higher-calorie foods when hungry. • Shop the perimeter. Most junk food is located in the center of the store at eye-level. • Buy mostly fresh, unprocessed foods. • Buy fruits and vegetables in season. When not in season, frozen fruits and vegetables are good choices if there

are no added sugar and salt, which you can find in the nutrition facts label.

Clipart:

Get the kids involved! (Elementary, Family)

• Make the kids their own grocery list. Use pictures and words to describe items they are to find. • Have them cross off grocery list items. • Read the next item on the grocery list. • Have them help choose produce. • Get interactive. See examples below:

a. Who can spot something here that would give you good energy for sports? b. Who can find three healthy things we like to eat at breakfast?

Avoid foods with partially hydrogenated fats (trans-fat) by having your kids read the ingredient list

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2825 Ala Ilima St

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.

MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICERS FOR 2016-2017

Cong Congratulations to the following students who were recently elected as Student Association (SA) and officer for the class officers for the 2016-2017 school year (next year’s grade level in parentheses for SA Officers):

2016-2016 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

STUDENT ASSOCIATION President Christopher Mark Meno (12) HSSC Representative Victoria Kaahaaina (12) Vice President Kiara Vicens (12) School Comm. Council Rep. 1 Lisa Nakamura (12) Recording Secretary Edra Ha (12) School Comm. Council Rep. 2 Jennifer Park (11) Corresponding Secretary Erin Kobayashi (12) Historian Alyssa Kim (12) Treasurer Jenny Lin (12) PTSA Representative Peyten Gebhard (10) Clerk Ashley Whang (11) PTSA Representative Shareen Chee (10) SENIORS (CLASS OF 2017) JUNIORS (CLASS OF 2018) President Young Jae Kim President Jessa Dela Cruz Vice President Jessica Delgado Vice President 1 Jennifer Tse Vice President Kristianne Reyher Vice President 2 Seth Ives Hubin Recording Secretary Jocelyn Bonilla Recording Secretary Haley Hirayama Corresponding Secretary Samantha Maeda Corresponding Secretary Briana Ganal Treasurer Nayun Hong Treasurer Courtney Casteen Treasurer Trey Dumlao Advisor Ms. Margaret Chiu Advisor Mr. Justin Kohara SOPHOMORES (CLASS OF 2019) FRESHMEN (CLASS OF 2020) President Bethany Lapitan President Kayla Gurtiza Senior Vice President Kate Orloski Vice President 1 Brandon Mendoza Executive Vice President Jasmine Chee Vice President 2 Nicole McMillan Recording Secretary Rhiannon Perry Recording Secretary Delilah Micou Corresponding Secretary Skyler Chun Corresponding Secretary Taerang Bae Treasurer Devinn Chung Treasurer Angelica Barroga Advisor Mr. Leroy Makekau Advisor TBA

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 Liquid Paper/Correction Tape Colored Markers Pens (black, blue, red ballpoint) Colored Pencils Pens (Sharpie) Composition Books (non-spiral) Portfolio (with pockets) Crayons (16, 24 or 48) Protractor Filler Paper (college or wide ruled) Rulers (12” with standard and metric) Glue Sticks School Supply Box Highlighters (broad tip) Scissors (blunt or sharp) Index Cards (3 x 5) 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.

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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 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 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 Class of 2016 Announcements (Class Advisor – Ms. Kiyono):

Senior Parent Night: On Wednesday April 13, the Spring Senior Parent Night will be held in the cafeteria at Moanalua High School from 6:00 PM. We will be focusing on graduation. Cap & Gown Pick Up: If you ordered your cap & gown and have not picked it up yet, please be sure to check with Ms. Kiyono to pick up your order. Seniors who have ordered their cap & gown past the December due date, should be able to pick up their orders in mid-April. Be on the lookout for announcements concerning this.

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.

Graduation Ceremony: May 20, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the Moanalua High School Athletic Stadium. Each Senior will be given 2 tickets for reserved seating. The reserved seating section will be filled on a first come, first served basis, please be courteous to others, there will be NO saving seats for others. You MUST have the tickets present with you to enter this seating area.

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. 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. 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.)

Senior Prom: A Night in Neverland - April 23, 2016 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Doors open at 5:00PM and close at 6:00PM. The prom will end at 10:00PM. Parking validation will cost $10 per vehicle. Please be sure to adhere to the dress code, and do not forget that all prom guests must provide an ID at check-in.

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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 April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9 & August 13, 2016

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.

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.

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.