Student Life

Scripture:  “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

This Week’s Bell Schedule			Lunch Duty
			Cafeteria		Snack Bar	Sprankle Yorita 8S/L
Monday	MS-1		M	Jantzen (7H/O) Maria (8T)	Jaron (7S/L) Trisha (7C) Ashley (7Y)
Tuesday	MS-2B	Dismissal at 1:45 pm	T	Junlang (8L) Jaimie (7Y)	Madeline (8L/S) Joshua (7H) Laakea (7C)
Wednesday	MS-3		W	Bryson (8L) Jantzen (7H/O)	Bailey (8W) Asia (7C) Maria (8T)
Thursday	MS-4A		T	Ashley (7Y) Junlang (8L)	Jaron (7S/L) Bailey (8W) Trisha (7C)
Friday	MS-1		F	Bryson (8L) Jamie (7Y)	Asia (7C) Madeline (8L/S) Laakea (7C)

Upcoming Events
August	September
24   Early Release – dismissal at 1:45 pm 26   Thru 28   Servant Group Camp (Pu‘u Kahea)	06   Holiday “Labor Day” – Office Closed 07   Early Release – dismissal at 1:45 pm 10   6:00 pm – PTF Kickoff Dinner at MPR 14   Half Day – dismissal at 12:20 pm 16   Thru 18   7th Grade Camp (Pu’u Kahea) 17   Explore Test (8) 21   Early Release – dismissal at 1:45 pm
Reminder(s):  Campus departure: Students must leave campus within 30 minutes after dismissal time. Eat regularly at the high school campus for lunch? Be prepared with an umbrella or raincoat in your locker or backpack for easy access. All ceilings in the hallways or classrooms are not to be touched, tapped or handled.  Gum chewing is NOT allowed at anytime on campus. Spent gum left under tables, chairs or on floors are unsanitary practices. 1 demerit is issued and a phone call by the student to parents is required. Repeated violations of this rule will incur 2 or more demerits and will be considered insubordination. Unattended Books, Backpacks, Lunches and Other Materials considered Lost & Found. Books, backpacks, lunches and other materials left anywhere unattended on campus will be collected and deposited in the Lost and Found located in the Front Office. Retrieval for lost items from the Front Office and demerits will be issued Secure your locker.  Some of you have your combination/key lock in a locked position but the locker door still can be opened. Please be sure to secure your lockers and double check that the lock is latched tightly. Use of cell phones or other electronic transmission devices are limited to before and after school/FLEX classes. For safety, only nerf-like balls are to be used on the Dan Kong Campus at all times. Exceptions are with teacher supervision.

From the MS Principal, Mrs. Atta:

Eagles, Job Well Done! 
Students have done well in class, the campus grounds are clean and trash are no where to be seen. I believe you have demonstrated care and respect of ourselves, our things and our place. Please continue to make our middle school one that everyone attends with anticipation and joy. Please be responsible every day through the use of the ABCs of the YESS System:


At HBA Middle School, we take care of ourselves, each other and this place.

Please review additional campus rules to help continue with a smooth opening month of school.

➢    If any unattended, books, backpacks, lunches and other materials are found on the top of lockers, table tops, benches and hallways, they will be considered Lost & Found items and incur a demerit(s).

➢    Appearance and Dress Standards: The goal of the dress standard is to provide a positive, distraction-free learning and social environment.

• School uniforms are required upon entry to campus till campus departure.
• Undergarments. Undershirts and colorful socks or stockings are allowed. Long sleeve shirts under the HBA uniforms are not allowed. Undergarments cannot extend beyond the uniform top sleeves nor bottom hem ie. T-shirts worn under the HBA uniform polo shirts.
• Hats are not allowed indoors. You may wear hats before the 1st bell and after school dismissal. Never
• Hair length for boys is all about “eyes, ears, and collars”.  In other words, boys’ hair should be above the eyes, the ear canal, and the collar.
• Covered shoes (athletic or dress) required for it is for your safety. Both shoes should be a matching pair. Keep your own pair of shoes, switching shoes with your friends is an unsafe and unsanitary practice.
• No alterations to HBA uniforms are allowed. No braids, patches or other items. An exception is to add your name in the form of school-approved embroidery for Mills’ jackets by a school-approved vendor. See handbook page 9 “Jacket Embroidery” for instructions.

Demerit(s) will be issued for any of the above as a dress code violation. Repeated violations will be considered insubordination and additional demerits will be issued.

For Parents:
STUDENT ABSENCES:
Absence and Request for Homework:  If you know your child will not be attending school, please call the office at 595-6302 by 8:00 a.m. State your child’s name, reason for absence and if homework is being requested, a current email address.

Homework Requests E-mail or Special Request Pick-Up: Homework requests will be emailed to you. Special request can be made to the front office for pick up after 3:00 p.m. from the Front Foyer Lanai at the Student Drop-Off Zone. Homework will be in a folder with your child’s name placed in a slotted metal bin on the left wall of the Foyer.


From Gym Manager:  Mr. Sugiura:
Preseason girls intermediate basketball conditioning will start on Tuesday, August 24.  All interested girls who are not participating in a fall sport should meet in the weight room at 3:10 p.m.  Workouts will generally last for two hours and a schedule will be distributed at the first workout.  If you are unable to attend this first workout, please see Coach Keith in the athletic office.


From MS Front Office:  Mrs. Matsushima:
We are still sorting through the PE Uniforms.  Please check your child’s order.  If you have received sizes that you did not order, please have your child return the order in its entirety to the Front Office as soon as possible.  We do not have any extra uniforms available for purchase at this time, but will keep you informed via the weekly bulletins, when more uniforms are available for purchase.  Thank you for your patience as we resolve this situation.