Student Life

Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” 
-   Jeremiah 29:11-13

MAY Calendar:

5	MS-1	Teacher Appreciation Day
7	MS-JC	National Day of Prayer
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12	Special	Year Book Assembly
15	MS-1	Excursion – Civil War Re-enactment @ Queen Emma Park (8)
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25		CLOSED – Memorial Day Holiday
27	MS-3	CTP 4 (8)
28	MS-JC	CTP 4 (8)
29	MS-1	Excursion – Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park (8)

JUNE Calendar:

1		CTP Testing (7)
2		CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m.
3		CTP Testing (7), Final Exams (8), school ends at 10:50 a.m.

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Ms. Lee, Mrs. Yorita, 7S/L

From the MS Principal, Mrs. Atta:
Announcements:

Notice for 8th Graders:  Field trips are a privilege therefore students with missing assignments or repeated classroom behavioral offenses will not be able to attend the field trip to the Hawaiian Water Park. Instead they will remain at school under the supervision of administration.

7th Graders an Opportunity to Serve-Servant Group Applications: If you are interested in building your faith and leadership skills, Servant Group New/Renewal Applications for SY 09-10 are available in the middle school office. See the attached flyer.  The ‘yellow’ application is for returning servants and the ‘blue’ is for new servants.

Eagles, Job Well Done! 

Thank you note from the 8th Grade PTF Fun Fair Chair, Mr. Nishihara:
It was an awesome day.  We were blessed with great weather, fantastic fellowship, and best of all...happy faces!

I give much thanks to our 8th grade parent volunteers, everything came out fine.  I know they didn't want to be identified but I do credit them for the success and they took great initiative throughout the planning process.

Thank you also, to the awesome students who volunteered in the 8th grade booth and especially appreciate the ones that signed up for a shift. All students served with a joyous heart.

Resources for Parents:

HBA Parent Information on the H1N1 Flu:
Our middle school has taken the following cautionary measures not to alarm but to safeguard and take steps to mitigate possible spread of any garden type of :

1. Provided our teachers with tips for detecting illness, to prevent any possible spread. See: (http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm).
2. Requested HBA Facilities for their support us to supply rooms with additional antibacterial supplies to wipe down desks and for students to use for their hands i.e. before and after recess, lunch, class activities etc. We are also exploring installation on a trial basis alcohol-based antimicrobial, alcohol-based hand sanitizers around the campus for faculty and students use.
3. Plans to provide school work via the web or mail if deemed necessary or prudent.
4. Our school website has some very good, timely reminders about avoiding flu. Mrs. Kealoha, our school nurse, did an excellent job of putting  Center for Disease Control information together in easily understandable language for us laymen, see http://www.hba.net/ The Flu: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy.
5. Also, Mrs. Kealoha, our school nurse will keeps us apprised of the current situation and Department of Health bulletin. Please see Mrs. Kealoha’s announcement below.
6. We additionally have received some state Department of Health information from a parent, Ms. Valery Nomura-Ishida (Taylor 7Y).  Thank you for sharing the state flyer.
7. You can also obtain additional information from the Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) Swine Flu Information Line is (866)767-5044. You can call to get current facts 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F and on weekends 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Trained professionals will answer your questions. Recorded messages are updated daily at 7 a.m. and accessible 24/7.

From the School Nurse, Mrs. Kealoha:
Controlling Influenza at School - There is much concern about the current outbreak of swine flu.  Fortunately, there haven’t been any confirmed cases in Hawaii, however, it’s a good time to remind students (and adults) to practice good hygiene habits to help control the spread of germs:

➢    Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
➢    Cover your mouth and nose with tissues when sneezing and coughing.
➢    Avoid sharing drinks, water bottles, eating utensils, and pencils.
➢    Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Parents are reminded not to send children to school when they are ill.  You should also see a physician if you have a cough, sore throat, body aches, or malaise that is accompanied by a fever.  For more information about the swine influenza, please visit the CDC Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

UPCOMING EVENTS:

From Mr. Herder, Mr. Traughber and Mr. Malinger: HBA Film Festival!
Come out to the HBA Film Festival this Friday, May 8, from 6 -9 p.m. in the MPR.  Student bands will also be playing.  The Film Festival is for HBA students, faculty, and film student family members only.  On the high school campus, free tickets may be picked up from Mr. Traughber (Room 101), Mr. Malinger (Tech Lab), or Mr. Herder (103) Monday through Friday.  Middle School students may pick up tickets from the Front Office.  See Mrs. Matsushima.


From Christian Ministries Director, Mr. Lockridge (Mrs. Gruspe):
(7th-8th) Servant Group:  Our last meeting will be this Wed., May 6th, during lunch in Mrs. Morihara's room.  If you want to be in servant group during the 2009-2010 school year, please pick up an application form from the Middle School office.

JAM Leaders, please come to my room on Tuesday after school for a brief JAM meeting.  Wednesday will be our last JAM session at the Elementary school.  It would be great to have all our JAM leaders there.

(8th Grade guys) Come if you dare!  Small group Bible studies led by some upperclass guys.  There is one on Tuesday mornings 7am in Mr. Sprankle's room and one on Tuesdays after school in Ms. Lee's room. 

7th Graders --- Come to a Servant Group Follow-Up Session 5/11 & 5/18:
Two HBA Seniors have presented to the 7th graders today during joint homeroom their experience of being part of the Servant Group.  They’ll have follow-up informational sessions from 7:10 to 7:30 in the MPR on Monday, May 11th and May 18th. Join them as they share the skills and experiences that maybe yours if you join the Servant Group.  They promise you will enjoy it! Applications are in the middle school Front Office.  See Mrs. Matsushima.

MS Boys Bible Study:
Meets Thursdays in Mrs. Aguiar’s room (#M105) during lunch.  This bible study is a “Question & Answer” type bible study, with a topic given by randomly selected people.

From Librarian, Mrs. Hayashi:
ALL STUDENTS:  ALL overdue library books and outstanding fines are due NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2009, unless arrangements are made to extend the due date.  Please take care of your obligations as soon as possible.  Thank you!

From Director of Supplemental Programs, Mrs. Yahata:
Summer School 2009
Summer School 2009 registration deadline: May 15.
Check your catalog for courses and registration form.
The following classes are closed: Computer Applications and Communication Skills. 
Catalog is also online at www.hba.net

From Athletic Director, Mr. Oshiro:

1.  All Students:  For your information, the gym will be closed for most if not all of the summer due to renovations.  All HBA summer sports will continue in some form or fashion, but they won't be in our gym.  Annual events canceled for this summer are:  Eagle Hoop Camp, Volleyball Skills Clinic, ILH Boys Intermediate Summer Basketball League, HBA Summer Recreation Classes.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

2.  All Students:  Weight Training & Conditioning for football - all levels - started April 13, 2009 and will be ongoing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Mid-Pacific Institute weight room.  A small towel is required.  If you are participating in another school sport you may come out when your season is finished.  Weight training and conditioning is not mandatory, but highly recommended.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Coach Ishii at ishiia003@hawaii.rr.com or contact him at 864-9085.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

3.  7th & 8th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing HBA summer basketball, sign up this week with Mrs. Matsushima in the middle school principal's office.  We will be having summer practices and will be participating in Mid-Pacific's summer league.  More information will be forthcoming.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro

4.  7th & 8th Grade Boys:  If you're interested in playing summer baseball, please contact Coach Kenny Toriki at 741-2446 or via e-mail at:  ktoriki@honolulu.gov

5.  All Spring Sport Athletes:  Please launder and return your school issued uniforms to either the athletic office as soon as possible.  Uniforms should be bagged and labeled with your name.  Seniors, remember that this is part of your graduation checklist.  Thanks, Mr. Oshiro