Scripture: “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us……"   Ephesians 5:1

Day	Date	Middle School Bell Schedule & Events (s)
Monday	Nov 16	MS-1
Tuesday	Nov 17	MS-2B	Early Release (School ends at 1:45 p.m.)
Wednesday	Nov 18	MS-3
Thursday	Nov 19	MS-4A
Friday	Nov 20	MS-1	MSSC Fall Fling – Ice Palace

Upcoming November Events:

24		Parent / Teacher Conference  (You will be notified by mail IF you need to attend.)
25		Thanksgiving Breakfast (7:35 a.m.)
26		Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed through November 27th)
28		Math Challenge

Lunch Duty & Clean Up:  Mrs. Silva, Mr. Witsell, 8S

STUDENT LUNCH HELPERS
	MS Snack Bar	HS Cafeteria
Monday	Rio (8S/L) Junlang (7H/O)	Shane (8C) Brandon (7H)
Tuesday	Madeline (7C) Cheyenne (8T)	Bryson (7S/L) Bryn (8M)
Wednesday	Rio (8L/S) Maria (7A)	Junlang (7H/O) Jason (8C)
Thursday	Blake (8C) Cheyenne (8T)	Bryson (7S/L) Brandon (7H)
Friday	Blake (8C) Madeline (7C)	Maria (7A) Lexi Anne (8T)

From the Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Math Challenge!   Come Join the Fun!

Math Challenge is on Saturday, November 28th. HBA’s math team has been practicing and working hard. Math Challenge is an invitational tournament offered to all Oahu middle schools private and public. School teams and individual team members compete on solving mathematical problems. This year we have the largest number of school teams entered. The high school National Honor Society sponsors this event and the student co-directors are Kalsi Kwan and Aimee Uyehara. They are doing a wonderful job and many Oahu middle schoolers will benefit at this event on HBA’s middle school campus.




This past Wednesday, November 11th., Students: Kalsi Kwan; Bryson agena; bryce matsuda; holden sauders; Michael kamei; chantelle sonoda; Jamie nakamura; Vanessa burton; jonathan yayashi; Daniel kimoto; junlang chen; kylee arima; jonathan huster; ryan lowe and colby anama (not in the picture) along with their committed leaders Ms. Jennifer macfatheridge and Mr. Robert macfatheridge were at the east Honolulu competition from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

the 3 teams worked tirelessly to perfect their robots, programming and skill in driving of their creations to win against tough teams in a pool of 36 schools.
We are thankful to Ms. Mac and her brother, mr. Robert who both volunteered their time and expertise to this unique flex class. Ms. Mac Using her previous years of experience with the vex kits and competitions to bring this years team to their best ranking yet. Congratulations!

Reminders:
Thanksgiving Breakfast and Chapel
November 25, 2009 7:35 to 10:30 a.m.
As part of the school and family partnership at the middle school, an annual Middle School Student/Parent Thanksgiving Breakfast and Chapel is planned for Wednesday, November 25, 2009. On this day students were asked to donate specific food dishes which are shared by all.  The Middle School faculty and staff coordinate with students a program for parents and grandparents which are filled with serious, some dramatic and many fun moments.

H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic: Friday, December 4, 2009 (8:00 to 11:00 a.m.)
If you choose to take advantage of this clinic for your child, please be aware of the potential physical reaction to vaccine may warrant that your child be picked up from school. If possible, please keep your schedule flexible on this day. Again, it’s important that you have checked with your own personal pediatrician on the risks and benefits for your child.

  Please visit our website (http://www.hba.net/) for updated information regarding flu prevention. Our school nurse, Mrs. Kealoha, M.S.N., R.N. is available to address any further concerns. You may contact her at 595-6301.

From NJHS Advisor, Mrs. Quek
NJHS Food Drive
Have you ever suffered from hunger for longer than a day?  If so, you will understand the urgent need to help the poor and the homeless, especially during this Thanksgiving season.

The NJHS is sponsoring a food drive for the next three weeks and encourage you to show your compassion and support. All food collected will be donated to the River of Life, a Christian homeless shelter.

Here's how you can participate:

What to bring:  Bags of rice; boxed pasta meals; canned food, especially those high in protein like SPAM, chili, corned beef, beef stew, chunky chicken soups, tuna, and salmon; peanut butter; juice.

When to bring it:  Any day between now and Wednesday, November 25, but the sooner, the better!

Where to put it:  an NJHS food drive box will be placed in every homeroom for your convenience.

Though virtue (goodness) is its own reward, the NJHS wants to offer an ice-cream treat to the homeroom that makes the greatest contribution to our food drive!  Please help us help others! 

From Admissions Director, Mrs. Lee:
The “GPA Play It Smart” show that aired on Sunday, Nov. 8th on OC-16 featured one of our girls’ varsity volleyball players.  The same show will air every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., Thursday at 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays (except November 7th) at 9:30 a.m.  Starting on Sunday Nov. 15th, it will air every Sunday at noon and 8:00 p.m. until December 13.

Thanks to all of you for welcoming the HBA 6th graders to our campuses last Friday.   Special thanks to the HS C period teachers and MS teachers who allowed the students to observe / participate in your classes, and to the C period hosts and D period helpers.  The students enjoyed themselves and are now looking forward to joining us as 7th graders next year.

From Student Council Advisor, Ms. Lee / Mr. Witsell:
FUN FILLED FALL FLING @ ICE PALACE - Friday Nov. 20, 2009, Cost is $10
Buses leave at 5:15 p.m. from Middle School and return to Middle School at 10:00 p.m.
Chili/Rice Hot Dog & drink dinner combo – may be purchased @ snack bar area between 3:45-4:45 p.m. for $3.00.

** Parents:  IF you are picking your child up at the Ice Palace, please be there by 9:00 p.m.,  otherwise they will return to HBA on the bus.  Buses will leave Ice Palace promptly @ 9:30.