12122017 Parent Bulletin

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12122017 Parent Bulletin
When
12/12/2017

Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Student Bulletin
 Bulletin#
Tuesday  December 12, 2017
SY 2017-2018
IMPORTANT DATES
http://www.kahukuhigh.org/apps/events/
* Dates on events link subject to change without notice. 
Dec. 12 SCC Meeting CANCELLED 
Dec. 22 - January 5   Winter Break
Dec. 25   Christmas Day
Jan. 1 New Year's Day
Jan. 5 Teacher Workday (No Students)

FOR LUNCH TODAY
Corn dog and baked beans, house salad, baby carrots, fruit juice & apple wedges.
Alternate: Ham and cheese sandwich with tater tots, lettuce leaf, tomato slice, apple wedges 
& cranberries. Int. P. Palmer & HS. S. Hatchell - Cafeteria Staff

FINALS WEEK SCHEDULE DEC 18-21 
Finals week is coming! Modified schedule for finals at the end of each semester 
will mean that students will have two extended periods each day to allow more time 
for assessments as well as space out scheduled finals. M/T/W the busses will be scheduled
to pick up at 12pm after lunch, and Thursday at 10am after recess/mini-lunch. Action period
will be offered after lunch period until 2:30 for teacher help, makeup tests, or other needed 
support. Students will be responsible for their own transportation if attending action period. 
Please see the link for the complete schedule: https://goo.gl/qyvbpS   M. Jackson

SADIES IS THIS FRIDAY!!!  
at Turtle Bay Kuilima Ballroom. Make sure you have your ticket, your ID and please be in
 dress code. We would hate to turn anyone away for not being prepared.  K. Kalama

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE CLASS! 
This is the last week to complete your make-up work. Get it done and turn it in!    O. Te'o

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PATICIPATED IN OUR COMMUNTY RECYCLING DAY 
Special thanks to our student volunteers, Dean, Isabel and Olivia and Mr Chris Wilson    
 - A. O'Reilly
SHOUT OUT TO THE CLASS OF 2022 
Thank you students and parents for your support at our 8th Grade High School Transition
 Night! "The Future Is Exciting. Let The New Adventure Begin!"     O. Te'o

SENIORS:  STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP.ORG 
Scholarship Service Engine:  www.studentscholarships.org.   - R. Fonoimoana

SENIORS: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.ORG 
Scholarship Search Engine: www.studentscholarships.org - 6 new scholarships - .
Due:  December 31, 2017!!
1)  You Deserve it Scholarship $1,000:  www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12809/you .
deserve it scholarship.php
2)  Illustrators of the Future Scholarship $5000:  www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/
10032/illustrators of the future scholarship.php
3)  HP Scholarship $1,000: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14668/harris poll 
scholarship scholarship.php
4)  SP Scholarship $10,000: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14186/sp scholarship 
scholarship.php
5)  CrossLites Scholarship $4,000:  www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12561/crosslites 
scholarship scholarship.php
6)  VIP Voice Scholarship $5,000:  www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14185/vip_voice_5
_000_scholarship_scholarship.php
On-line application with supporting documentation.  Questions:  See Mrs. Fonoimoana or 
Coach Wily in Q2.     R. Fonoimoana

GREEN CLUB WILL BE PICKING UP CAMPUS RECYCLING AFTERSCHOOL
ON WEDNESDAYTeachers please leave your bins outside if you will not be in your 
classroom. Mahalo   A. O'Reilly

RHO KAPPA JUNIOR AND SENIOR CANDIATES? 
Did you forget to turn in your forms? Please come to Y-202 and turn them in.  
  I am back!!!!   L. Ishihara

PROJECT GRAD 2018 UPDATES   
Seniors and Graduating Juniors:  Parent Meeting POSTPONED: due to Varsity 
Football Banquet tomorrow night. RESCHEDULED TO:  Monday, December 11 from 
7pm to 8pm – Kahuku Elementary School’s Cafeteria.   R. Fonoimoana

GREEN CLUB BEACH CLEAN UP SATURDAY 12/16 
Please let Ms O'Reilly know if you will be attending   A. O'Reilly

HOSA MEETING 
Today, Tuesday at lunch for those in group and skills events   A. Swiderski

BLOOD DRIVE 
Please turn in forms BEFORE the break to ensure your sign up time.  Let's save lives.  
Pick up forms in W104 or Y201  - A. Swiderski

AP PAYMENTS 
Half of your money is due by December 21 to room W104.  Checks payable to Kahuku 
High and Intermediate.     - A. Swiderski

AIR RIFLERY CLUB... 
All students in grades 7 through 12 that are interested in joining the Air Riflery Club please 
meet in front of the Gym immediately after school on Thursday December 14. Coach Ron   
K. Kalama
CHRISTMAS GRAMS 
Teachers, Junior class presidency will be coming around this week during 3rd period & 
advisory to deliver Christmas grams.  For anyone who would like to purchase a $2 Christmas 
gram, you still can.  Christmas grams will be sold during intermediate lunch, or you can go 
to Mrs. Peay (Y201) or Mrs. Swiderski (W-104).  Christmas grams come with a personalized 
note, a goody bag, and a song.  Last day to purchase is this Wednesday.    - S. Pili

JUNIOR C/O 2019 
Thank you to all the students who participated in the PCC service project this Saturday
The boys did an awesome job leveling out the grounds in the Tahiti village and the girls 
pruned all the plants on the pathway throughout the center.     S. Pili

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY  
The National Junior Honor Society is an organization for middle school students that 
recognizes and encourages scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.  The 
Kahuku Middle School Chapter chooses service projects and the members plan and carry out 
activities related to these projects throughout the school year.If you are in 8th grade, have a 
minimum GPA of a 3.5 and would like to be considered for selection into the Kahuku NJHS,  
then see Ms. Hyatt in D-5 to pick up a Candidate Information form.  The due date is 
December 15   - L. Hyatt

VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL
Any girls interested in playing varsity softball, there will be a meeting on Wednesday,
December 20th @ 2:00pm in P-31. - Coach

HAWAI'I HISTORY DAY 2017-2018 CALENDAR (TENTATIVE) 
A program of the Hawai'i council for the Humanities. For more information you may 
visit our website @  Kahukuhigh.org or click on link below . 
https://1.cdn.edl.io/qgETJKg9aMIiQhan0MjDinDUuLkDGMm6KmRICfRsaDmM3Qhk.pdf
     - Admin
**********************SCHOLARSHIPS*********************************

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (APIASF) 
The Asian & Pacific American Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to undeserved 
Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Applicant must be Asian and/or Pacific 
Islander ethnicity, US Citizen or Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of 
Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, minimum GPA of 2.7 and have filed the FAFSA.  
Pick up application in Q2 from Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana.  
Application deadline is: January 11, 2018 @ 5:00pm EST  R. Fonoimoana

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 
The Hawaii Community Foundation is a scholarship search engine with over 744
 scholarships.  Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor 
when the fund is established.  General criteria that apply to MOST scholarships include:  
resident of the State of Hawaii; demonstrate financial need (free/reduced lunch); 
acceptance to a 2 or 4 year accredited not for profit institution w/in the US, be a 
full-time student and maintain a 2.7 GPA.  Students can pick up an Information Flyer
in Q2 from Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana.  
Application deadline is: JANUARY 31, 2018 @ 4:00PM.   - R. Fonoimoana

HAWAII ROTARY YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 
The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship provides scholarships for Hawaii
youth to further their education after high school.  Applicant must be a graduating 
Hawaii high school senior, accepted into an accredited 4-year college/university 
as a full-time student and a US citizen.  Students may pick up an Informational Flyer
in Q2 from Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana.  
Application deadline is:  February 7, 2018.    R. Fonoimoana

HMSA KAIMANA AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 
For the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program students must be a senior
in high school and graduating from a Hawaii high school in 2018, have a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.75, have played on at least one school athletic team in a 
league sanctioned sport during at least one of their high school year (Special 
consideration to athletes in lower-profile sports) and have participated in community
 service projects in addition to school activities. Application Due Date: February 9th,
 2018 at 4:00 pm - NO EXCEPTIONS! *Application is available in Q2. See 
Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana    - R. Fonoimoana

THE NA HO'OKAMA A PAUAHI PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP 
The Na Ho'okama a Pauahi Program is a need based scholarship available to students
pursuing an undergraduate or grade degree at an accredited post-high institution in the
United States recognized by Kamehameha Schools (KS). All applicants must meet
these 5 eligibility requirements: 1)  Hawai'i Resident; 2)  Full time-Student; 3) 
Classified, degree -seeking student; 4)  Have financial need and 5)  Meet the 
Maximum Funding Guidelines. Application Due Date: February 15th, 2018 
(Online Application)   *Information Application Sheet is available in Q2. See
Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana    - R. Fonoimoana

2018 KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLAR AWARD 
Seniors:  An opportunity to WIN an Apple MacBook.  Pick up application in 
Q2.  Submit application and essay to: Kahuku Medical Center.  Due Date: March 1, 2018
Questions see Coach Wily or Mrs. Fonoimoana in Q2.   - R. Fonoimoana

2017-18 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM COMMON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 
The University of Hawaii System Common Scholarship Application  will be available online 
for the 2018-2019 academic year on November 1st, 2017. Students attending any one of the ten
University of Hawaii System campuses are encouraged to apply in order to be considered for 
one of many system-wide scholarships available for students attending any of our UH 
campuses. Please note that students whose home campus will be UH Manoa for the 
2018-2019 academic year should also apply for UH Manoa scholarships through STAR
 at www.star.hawaii.edu/scholarship.   The UH System Common Scholarship Application 
can be completed online:uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com Deadline to apply is 
March 1, 2018Students are also encouraged to complete their 2018-2019 Free Application 
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st in order to be considered for the maximum
amount of scholarships.   - R. Fonoimoana

***********************ATHLETICS*************************************

2017-18 SPORT SCHEDULES AND CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS
Football: Director of Operations Lori Vimahi (650) 533-7568
Girls Volleyball: Head Coach Mounia Tachibana (808) 384-5902
Boys Basketball: Head Coach Brandyn Akana (808) 330-8996
Girls Basketball: Head Coach Latoya Wily (808) 330-8996
Cheerleading: Head Coach Shanel Vivas (808) 781-3475


***********************COMMUNITY NEWS****************************

ADULT MONITOR OPENING (PPT) 
Aloha, an Adult Monitor position is available and must be filled. $13.88 an hour, 
19 hours a week to monitor and keep our students safe!  Please contact Mrs. Peters 
@305-7330, or the main office @305-7300.            - M. Peters

KAHUKU.ORG
Mahalo to Robert Ah Puck for his invaluable time and commitment to Kahuku.org.
The Store is now a super cool place to shop!  Carol Feinga is the temporary store
Manager and store hours will be M, W,  F from 1-6pm. Go Big Red! - Admin

RED RAIDER HEALTH CENTER 
To schedule an appointment for both medical & dental, please call 293-9231. 

***********************GENERAL INFORMATION ***********************

DRESS CODE
The dress code is still in effect. Please see page 17 in the Red Book to make sure that 
you are complying with the dress code. Students out of dress code will be asked to change 
and parents/guardians will be notified for repeated incidents. We have been lenient with the
fashionable tattered look, however, please refrain from wearing clothing with excessive rips 
and holes above the height of the permissible shorts length. Also, remember that any type of 
clothing displaying inappropriate language/symbols or representing/depicting gangs are prohibited. 
Dress code violations with threatening messages/images will be treated as serious Chapter 19 
offenses.

Students are not allowed to loiter on campus after school hours. Only students who have an 
authorized reason to be on campus should be on campus after the bell rings and the school 
buses have left. These reasons include, athletics, clubs, 21st Century Grant sessions, credit 
recovery, and teacher supervised time for rehearsals/practice/tutoring. Parents/guardians should 
have been informed and given permission for their child to be on campus for any activity after
normal school hours. This does not include evening school wide events such as Cheerfest, 
Songfest, parent meetings, athletic events, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please 
contact Dr. Lindsey at 305-7300. - Admin

COLLEGE ATTIRE DAY 
College attire day has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday. Please represent and present!
- Admin
NEW LOCK OUT PROCEDURES FOR FIRST BLOCK OF THE DAY
Students will be allowed a 10-minute delay for their first class of the day with 
an excuse note from their parents/guardians. It is important for students to be 
on time to school, however, we realize that this may not always be possible. It is 
also imperative for us to know that parents/guardians are aware when their children 
are late to school. Students will still be marked tardy, however, they will be allowed 
to go to class if they get a tardy pass before 8:10 am with a parent/guardian note.
Students who arrive to school after the 10-minute delay will need to go to Lock Out
(located in the cafeteria) for the remainder of the period. The Lock Out policy for 
all other periods is the same. Students tardy to class will need to go to Lock Out for the
remainder of the period. The Attendance Clerk is now located in Q-0. 
- Admin
PERSONAL ITEM DELIVERY
Due to the amount of personal items delivered to students, unless it is deemed
an emergency, students will need to come to the front office to get their items during 
recess or lunch. Instructional time will not be interrupted and school personnel will not
be utilized for the purpose of delivering personal items.            - Admin

STUDENT ID AND LUNCH REMINDER 
Students are required to have their school ID and have a balance on their lunch account to 
purchase meals. If students have lost or misplaced their school ID they may purchase or 
request a replacement ID card at Q-0 or in the front office for a fee of $2, before school 
or at recess. Students can pick-up their replacement ID during lunch in Q-0.  If students 
do not have money to purchase an replacement ID, an obligation slip will given to them in
their period one class to take home to their parents/guardians. Please call 305-7394 if
you do not want your child to get a replacement ID.     - Admin

STUDENT OFF CAMPUS PASS
Students leaving campus during the school day are required to have an official Student Pass.
To expedite the process of a student getting a Student Pass, parents/guardians are advised to
call the school at 305-7380 in the morning or send a note with your child and drop it off at
Q-0 before school starts. Without prior notice, the wait time to get a student out of class 
will vary depending on the availability of staff. We do not call classrooms during 
instructional time. 

Please include the following information in the note for a Student Pass:
1. Date note was written
2. Child's legal name and grade level 
3. Date and time to be released
4. Reason for early release
5. Current phone number
6. Parent/guardian signature

Students who are 18 years old may sign themselves out of school, however, parent/guardians 
will be notified and students will need administrative approval to be allowed back on campus.
You will be asked to present identification when picking up your child. Students will only be
released to their parent/guardian documented in school records (this does not include 
Emergency Card contacts). The Student Pass must be returned to the front office if the 
student returns to school before the end of the day. - Admin

CAFETERIA DROP-OFF
The cafeteria gate will be open from 7:30 am-8:00am for student drop-off.  This is a drop-off
area only--please do not park.  For safety reasons, please drive slowly, look out for our 
student bicyclists/pedestrians, and do not bypass the line of cars. - Admin

2017-2018 FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION 
Go online for faster results.  Starting July 15, 2017 online applications will be 
available at hionlineapps.primeroedge.com  Please do not submit a paper application
if an online application is submitted.  you must have a SchoolCafe account to apply 
online. SchoolCafe provides a secure online system for parents to: 
    . Make online payments, There is a service fee of 5% of the deposit amount when making
      online payments
    . Monitor account balances (set low balance alerts),
    . Monitor student's buying history, and 
    . Apply for free and reduced price meal benefits. 
There is no cost to set up, monitor student's account, and apply for meal benefits. 

Once you access the online application site at hionlineapps.primeroedge.com, it will
take you to SchoolCafe link. If you have an existing SchoolCafe account, sign in and apply.
If you don't have an account, please register. 

How to Register for SchoolCafe: 
1.  Click on (register) or (Create An Account).
2.  Select (I'm registering as a parent"). Click on Next.
3.  School District - Type ("Hawaii").
4.  Select (HI-HAWAII DOE). Click on Next.
5.  Enter your First Name, Last Name and contact information. Click on Next.
6.  Set up username and password. 
7.  Select and answer security questions. Click on Next. 
8.  Add your students - Enter your child's Student ID Number and select school.
. ID number can be found on the report card or by contacting your child's school.

How to Submit Free and Reduced Price Meal Application: 
1.  Sign in to SchoolCafe.
2.  Click on (Apply) under Eligibility Benefits module. 
3.  Follow the instructions and submit the application. 
     . Non-DOE (charter, private, or college) students should be listed in the household.
4.  Once the application is submitted, your application number will appear. 
5.  Please keep the application number as a reference to inquire about your application. 
6.  Processing may take up to 10 working days. The school will send home a results letter
     with your student.

***********************CONTACT INFORMATION***************************

Principal                  Donna Lindsey 305-7300 Main
SASA  Rabecca Makekau 305-7310 Main

Vice Principals          Grades 7-8 Patricia Macadangdang 305-7322 Main
     Grade   9 Mary Peters 305-7330 Main
     Grade  10 Traci Ostermiller                305-7529 Main
     Grades 11-12 Walter Santiago 305-7323 Main

Counselors  Office Assistant  Natasha Kamakeeaina-Tom       305-7321 Q3
     Grade  8  Ottilia Te'o 305-7352 Q4
     Grade  7  Emmanette Haiola 305-7353 Q4
     Grade 9  James Peacock 305-7363 Q3
     Grade 10  Finau Hafoka 305-7362 Q3
     Grade 11  Amanda McCauley 305-7361 Q4
     Grade 12  Matt Mumma 305-7360 Q3
     
Athletic Director      Gillian Yamagata 305-7470 Gym
    Trainer  Maia Miller 305-7471 Gym
    
Front Office      Accounting  Margaret Primacio/Kelby Yadao 305-7331 Main
     Lunch  Deanna Kahele 305-7301 Main
     Bus  Charmaine Pina 305-7303 Main

Attendance- Office Assistant Janice Phillips 305-7380 Q-0

College & Career Latoya Wily 305-7488 Q2
Raynae Fonoimoana 305-7371 Q2

Student Services Coordinator     Cussana Mapu 305-7390 R102
Special Education Lynda Wright 305-7383 R102
SSC Office Assistant                Chasity Wily 305-7544 R102

Registrar Joe Holtzmann 305-7484 Q1
Registrar's Office Assistant Lolanda Mainaaupo-Remigio 305-7351 Q1

Cafeteria             Roz Saizon 305-7493 Cafe

Custodian               Sonya Domingues 305-7492 Custodian rm

Health Room               Trisha Soliai 305-7400 R104

KAHUKU.ORG   Carol Feinga 293-8919 R-bldg
email: [email protected]

Family Involvers                 Melanie Afualo   305-7437 H-104
Kela Miller 305-7373 H-104
    Editor:  Charmaine Pina
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