KMS Update Kawananakoa Middle School

2012-02-15T05:30:00.000-10:00

Here at KMS we have small speech club, BUT they obviously pack a punch...

Out of 9 teams, all from private schools, our kids got SECOND place at last Saturdays 'Iolani Speech Festival

A big congratulations to:

Maika Watanabe
Arwyn Yim
Landon Li
Quan Lac
Chivalry Butler
Kelly Zheng

No School -Presidents' Day

2012-02-14T07:53:00.000-10:00

Monday, February 20, 2011 is Presidents' Day. There will be no school that day.
School will return on Tuesday.
The class rotation on Tuesday will be Periods 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6.

Hawaii State PTSA Reflections Winners

2012-02-14T07:48:00.000-10:00

We entered two categories and took all top three places in both categories.

Literature:

First: Loreen Lian (Sugano) Essay
Second: Layne Fuujioka (Cline) Essay
Third: Jolene Siu (Cline) Poem

Photography (Sugano)

First: Sophia Guo
Second: Noeau Kaohi
Third: Gabrielle Aikau

Happy New Year

2011-12-16T09:30:00.000-10:00

The first day of school in 2012 will be Wednesday, January 4th. The Class rotation is periods 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

2nd quarter begins October 11

2011-10-04T11:32:00.000-10:00

Monday, October 12 is a Leave Without Pay day for teachers. The school office will be open. Students return from Fall Intersession on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The class rotation for that day is 7, 1, 2, 3, 4.

1st quarter ends, Fall Intersession

2011-09-30T09:34:00.000-10:00

There will be no school during the week of October 3 - October 7. Students return on Tuesday, October 10, 2011.

Prepping for the show

2011-09-13T13:41:00.000-10:00

Students involved with KSA (Kawananakoa Student Association) help get ready for the annual school talent show. This year the talent show will be on Friday, September 16th. There will be singers, an ukulele player, piano player, and guitarist among the performers. The show usually ends with a performance from the Kawananakoa Student Association officers and representatives.

Kawananakoa student video nominated for award

2011-09-10T23:30:00.000-10:00

"Better Food Photography," a video created by Kawananakoa Middle School students Samantha Diaz, Amber Kim, Kevin Liu, and Carmen Yim was nominated for the Best Franchise Piece Award for Season One of Hiki No. A franchise piece is a short video, about 1 to 2 minutes, giving a piece of information or a "how to" type of story. Kawananakoa's video was chosen by industry professionals as one of the best pieces produced in the first season of Hiki No. This video first premired on April 18, 2011.

KMS Art Teacher has his own show!

2011-09-07T10:12:00.002-10:00

Mr. Tambio is not only an art teacher but an artist himself. His work will be on display in Hotel Renew in Waikiki. An interview with Flux Hawaii magazine tells more about him and his art.

No school on Monday

2011-09-02T11:00:00.000-10:00

Monday, September 5, 2001 is Labor Day. There will be no school this day. School will be back on Tuesday the 6th. The class rotation for Tuesday is: Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6.

Free Dress Day

2011-09-02T09:15:00.000-10:00

Students were able to leave their school uniforms at home Friday. A free dress day was declared as a reward for high participation in Kawananakoa Middle School's library book fair during the week of August 22. Some students really seized the opportunity and even were dressed better than they usually are with the uniform.

Open House

2011-08-11T10:56:00.000-10:00

Open House begins at 6:00pm, on Thursday, August 18.

Schedule Changes

2011-08-09T21:44:00.001-10:00

The following changes will happen next week because of Open House.

Wednesday, August 17: School will end at 2:00pm

Thursday, August 18: School will end at 1:20pm

Open House will begin at 6:00pm

New students' first day

2011-07-21T18:42:00.000-10:00

Monday, August 1, 2011 is the first day of school for all new students. Students are to gather in the auditorium by 8:00am. Events will include an assembly, campus tour, and field games.

Returning students begin

2011-07-18T19:44:00.000-10:00

The first day for all students at Kawananakoa Middle School will be Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Students will be attending all periods on this day. School begins at 8:00am

AVID field trip

2011-04-27T09:17:00.004-10:00

AVID and Algebra students will be going on a field to a College Fair at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Thursday schedule change

2011-04-05T12:47:00.000-10:00

Thursday, 4/7/11, school will end early at 1:20pm. The rotation of classes will be 6, 7, 1, 2.

Wednesday 4/6/11 schedule change

2011-04-05T12:42:00.003-10:00

School will end at 2:00pm. The class rotation will be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

food photography

2011-04-01T15:16:00.003-10:00

The Tech Club is working on its second piece to be shown on the Hiki No program. The topic is "How to take a better food photo." Today they tried out taking pictures of some cupcakes to get ready. This was the best of the bunch. The cupcakes were good too. but only the "talent" got the cupcakes. Everyone else settled for donuts.

And the Winner is....Jeannie Ho!

2011-03-30T09:07:00.001-10:00

Jeannie Ho won First place in the State PTSA Reflections contest. This means Kawananakoa Middle School has won all three places in the contest: First, Second, and Third!

Another winner announced

2011-03-30T08:57:00.002-10:00

Han Pham's photograph won second place in the State PTSA Reflections Photo Contest. The theme was "Together We Can." Han took the photo during an Environmental Club community service project at Nu`uanu Stream. The club went to clean up trash in the Queen Liliokalani park and stream itself.

Congratulations!

2011-03-29T11:51:00.010-10:00

A photograph taken by Kia Werkmeister was awarded third place in the State PTSA Reflections Photography Contest for the Middle School Division.

Hiki No

2011-02-25T21:53:00.002-10:00

On Monday February 28, at 5 PM, Kawananakoa Middle school will be part of the premire broadcast of Hiki No on PBS (channel 10, digital cable channel 90, HD channel 1010). It will be the first student produced newscast in the nation. Encoresscheduled for Mondays @ 5 pm, Tuesdays @ 12:30 pm, Fridays @ 9:30 pm, Saturdays @12:30 pm, and Sundays @ 3:00 pm. Hiki Nō programs will also be available at: www.pbshawaii.org/hikino

clean up time out

2011-02-24T11:49:00.000-10:00

KMS student Tiffany takes a break during the Sandy Beach clean up. On Saturday, February 19th, students and staff helped our community by volunteering to pick up trash at the beach. This activity is done every year. Bags of trash are filled each time.

Trash to....

2011-02-01T11:38:00.003-10:00

What could this bucket of trash become? The environmental club can turn what would normally be thrown into the trash and landfill into something useful and helpful to our environment. It doesn't happen instantly.

Garden in progress

2011-01-20T11:29:00.002-10:00

Behind J-Building, the GREEN PEAS (environmental club) is growing all kinds of things in the shade of the building. Led by Mrs. Van Fossen, an banana tree, casava tree, lots of greens, green onions, and flowers are flourishing.

Stay tuned to see the results.

No School on Monday

2011-01-14T16:19:00.000-10:00

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school. School will be open on Tuesday and the class rotation will be Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.

2011-01-05T10:47:00.001-10:00

Team 7 will be going on a field trip this Friday, January 7, 2011. They will be going to Dole Theaters to see the movie Tron: Legacy.

First day back

2011-01-01T01:04:00.001-10:00

Happy New Year! Students return to school on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

In the heat of the action

2010-11-11T11:10:00.001-10:00

Kia and Zarek work together during on of the three heats during the competition.

Only two members of each team are allowed to approach the playing field. These two students can make any changes to their robot while standing there during the time limit. Looks like Zarek is checking out what the other team is up to while Kia tries to get everything perfect.

First Lego League Competition Day

2010-11-10T11:28:00.000-10:00

Saturday, November 6th was the day of the competition. It was at Kalani High School.

Last Day of the first quarter

2010-10-01T11:44:00.000-10:00

October 4 to October 11 is the Fall Intersession. There will be no school on these days. Students return to school on Tuesday October 12.

White Elephant Sale Tomorrow

2010-09-03T14:13:00.002-10:00

Come to the Kawananakoa Middle School cafeteria Saturday, September 4th. A white elephant sale will be going on to help raise funds for the Kawananakoa Orchestra and Drama programs. It's from 8:00 - 11:00am. Lots of bargains and things to eat.

Recycle your Capri Sun pouches

2010-08-25T09:02:00.000-10:00

Kawananakoa School has joined the CapriSun Drink Pouch Brigade.
Be a team player and help our planet by leaving your empty Capri Sun juice pouches (without the straw) in the Capri Sun Bin in the cafeteria.
You are welcomed to bring your empty pouches from home as well.
The pouches will then be mailed to the mainland where they will be upcycled into cool products such as backpacks and lunch bags.

Students may purchase Capri Sun juice during morning recess in the cafeteria.

No School on Friday

2010-08-18T11:59:00.000-10:00

Friday, August 20th is Statehood day.
There will be no school.

Thursday's special schedule

2010-08-18T11:53:00.000-10:00

Remember, school will end at 1:20pm on Thursday, August 19.
Open House is that evening and will start at 5:00pm

Use it or lose it!

2010-08-17T10:00:00.003-10:00

Please remember if you have signed up for and have been given your assigned locker number, it is your responsibility to put a lock on your locker and to start using it.
Lockers that are left unattended (no lock on it) starting Monday, August, 23, 2010, will be reassigned.
If there are any questions about your locker assignment or if you would like to give up your locker assignment, please come to the school office.
There are presently a limited amount of lockers available on campus, so if you were fortunate enough to get one assigned to you, please take advantage of the opportunity or else you will be faced with having your locker assignment taken away.

Scholastic Book Fair

2010-08-16T10:27:00.000-10:00

The book fair will be August 23 - August 27, 2010.

Students will be visiting the book fair through their English & Reading classes. Schedules were distributed this week to the English & Reading teachers who will be bringing their classes to the book fair. The fair also continues shortly after school each day.

Orchestra and Drama Fundraiser

2010-08-15T19:54:00.005-10:00

White Elephant Sale In KMS Cafeteria
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Kawananakoa Band Booster Club Membership Sign-Up and Renewal

2010-08-14T07:51:00.001-10:00

We are asking the families of all band students to join the Kawananakoa Band Booster Club. It's easy.
Just visit the band website ( www.kawananakoaband.org ), download the registration form and send in your $15 dues with the form.
Forms can be deposited in the drop box in the bandroom.

If you're not a registered member on the site, it's simple to register.
Parents will need to register before they can download forms or see the calendar of events. Mr. Chin will create an account for all new students in a few weeks.

Auditions for October Drama Production!

2010-08-10T11:02:00.000-10:00

Auditions for our KMS October Play for students interested in being actors and back stage crew members.
Auditions are open to all KMS students grades 6 - 8!
All grade levels interested in auditioning for The Kawananakoa Theatre Guild's October production please see Mr. Mew for an application and interview audition in C102 by Aug. 20th deadline.
Rehearsals are after-school M-F until 5 p.m. [rehearsal days will depend on your role in the play]. and Saturdays [ 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.]
Students involved in other activities during rehearsal times and performance should reconsider auditioning as we are seeking students who are able to commit themselves fully to the production.
Break a leg!

Yearbooks

2010-08-09T09:40:00.000-10:00

Please go to the office to purchase your copy of the 2010-2011 yearbook. We sold out of last year’s yearbook very quickly, and this year’s will be even better because it will be FULL-COLOR! The cost is $30.00 through December, so please go to the office to purchase yours today. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Paoa.

Got Talent?!

2010-08-06T13:01:00.000-10:00

Then we want YOU to audition to perform during this year’s Talent Show.

Auditions will take place in the Auditorium on Thursday, August 26th during AA and lunch. Please go to KWKRM to sign up to audition.

The Talent Show will be held in the auditorium on Friday, September 17th.

Rehearsals for participants will be on the following dates during AA/lunch: 9/7, 9/9, 9/13, 9/14, and 9/16.

All student fees and obligations must be cleared by August 30th in order to participate and/or attend the Talent Show. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Paoa.

Open House

2010-08-01T22:25:00.004-10:00

Thursday, August 19th is the night of the KMS Open House.
It is the annual event when parents and families can visit the campus and meet his or her teachers.Teachers introduce themselves and give an overview of how their classes work.

5:00 - 5:40 pm - Dinner pick up starts
5:40 - 6:00 pm - PTSA meeting
6:05 - 8:15 pm - Visit classrooms

School will end at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 18th, instead of the regular 1:20 pm time.

School will end at 1:20 pm on Thursday, August 19th instead of the regular 2:00 pm.

6th grade Basketball sign ups

2010-08-01T12:34:00.003-10:00

All 6th graders interested in playing intramural basketball during lunch time:

get a team of 5 together
come up with a team name
sign up with Mrs. Shirafuji in F202 during non-class time

The last day to sign up is Wednesday, August 11th.

Games will start on Tuesday, August 17th. (Mrs. Shirafuji)

2010-08-01T09:30:00.000-10:00

Want to know what's for lunch tomorrow? The link below will tell you.

August Lunch Menu

You can also find menus and other school information on the school website.

First day for all students

2010-07-29T09:17:00.002-10:00

Tuesday, August 3 will be the first day all students report to school for the 2010-11 school year.

Nominations for 6th Grade Officers & Homeroom Representatives

2010-07-22T12:53:00.001-10:00

Nominations are taking place this week.
Nominees will be asked if they would like to run.
Campaigning will take place from Tuesday, August 10th through Tuesday August 17th.

Elections will be held on CCTV on Tuesday, August 17th.
6th Graders will vote for their chosen officers during AA.
Homeroom Representatives for 6th Graders are also due on Friday, August 6th.

New Student Orientation

2010-07-19T06:53:00.003-10:00

Monday, August 2 is the first day for new student at Kawananakoa Middle School to report for orientation day. They will begin with an assembly to introduce the staff and procedures. Sixth graders will tour the campus with their AA teacher. There will also be field games to energize everyone. Students will be able to met their new teachers, see where all their classes will be and get a chance to get comfortable before all the students arrive on Tuesday. Returning 7th and 8th graders report on Tuesday, August 3rd.

Summer school is almost half over

2010-06-14T13:56:00.003-10:00

Summer school started on June 1st. Wednesday, June 16 is the halfway point. The last day is Friday, July 2nd.

May 14 Friday No school

2010-05-12T08:50:00.001-10:00

Friday May 14th is a furlough friday and school will be closed. It is the last furlough friday for this school year. Next week is a full week.

Friday May 7 No School

2010-04-28T10:10:00.000-10:00

This is another furlough friday so there will be no school this day.

Wednesday May 5 Excellence Night

2010-04-28T10:02:00.001-10:00

Excellence Night is Wednesday May 5th. Examples of student work and achievements will be on display from 5pm to 7pm.

testing week drawing

2010-04-07T10:36:00.003-10:00

Yuuki is a 14 year-old teenager who forgot her past. This unlucky turn out happened when two strangers went to her house and magically disappeared that night when her memory was erased. Yuuki doesn't know who she is or who are her parents but still enjoys daily life with her made up name Lisz. She enjoys music and is a very optimistic person, but her real self still lives in the past. What happened that night when she lost her memories?

To Be Continued...

Spring picture

2010-04-01T10:23:00.002-10:00

Chiki Oneshi is herself. The ears you see on her head are her pride and joy. Chiki lives among the rainbows and only comes down when she sees a human is sad. Nobody knew she still exists because one day she disappeared and never came back. Until someone saw her among the rainbows. They say she still lives within the rainbows to this day. If you pray to her they say your wishes will come true.

Friday March 26 No School

2010-03-11T15:14:00.000-10:00

Friday March 26 will be Kuhio Day and a school holiday.

Friday March 12 No School

2010-03-11T15:13:00.000-10:00

Friday, March 12 is a furlough friday and is also the end of the 3rd quarter. There will be no school until Monday, March 22 because of Spring Break.

MOoOOo?

2010-03-11T10:03:00.001-10:00

2010-03-08T08:56:00.000-10:00

Lillian Nguyen has been named a merit award winner in the 22^nd annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The theme of this year’s competition was “The Power of Peace.”

“Peace will only come around when people’s hearts change,” said Nguyen.

Nguyen’s winning poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme. She is one of 23 merit award winners chosen from more than 350,000 entries drawn by children ages 11 to 13 from 70 countries.

As a merit award winner, she will be presented with a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement by the Honolulu Lions Club, local sponsor of the contest.

It's raining today.

2010-03-04T06:30:00.003-10:00

Wear your jackets and stay out of the puddles!

March 12 Friday No School/ End of 3rd quarter/ Spring Break

2010-03-02T06:56:00.001-10:00

Friday, March 12 is a Furlough Friday. There will be no school. It is also the end of the third quarter. Spring break begins. Students return to school on Monday, March 22.

March 5 Friday No School

2010-02-26T15:54:00.002-10:00

Friday, March 5 is a Furlough Friday. There will be no school.

Feb 26 Friday School Quality Survey

2010-02-18T12:25:00.000-10:00

This is the deadline for 7th and 8th grade parents to mail in the School Quality Survey.

Feb 22 Monday ELL testing

2010-02-18T12:22:00.000-10:00

Some students will be pulled out of classes

Feb 19 Friday Turkey Leg deadline

2010-02-18T12:18:00.000-10:00

The PTSA Turkey Leg fundraiser will end on Friday the 19th. Remember to return your fundraiser envelopes.

2/15 President's Day No School

2010-02-15T05:04:00.001-10:00

This used to be George Washington's Birthday. Then it was changed to the generic Presidents' Day in the early 1970's. Now it is sort of a catch-all day, a quick tip of the hat to Washington who was born on February 22nd, and another giant, Abraham Lincoln who was born on February 12th.

Kung Hei Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year

2010-02-14T06:56:00.002-10:00

Feb 26 Friday School Quality Survey

2010-02-11T12:47:00.000-10:00

Friday, February will be the deadline to complete the School Quality Survey for parents of 7th and 8th graders. Please mail in your completed survey using the provided envelope.

Feb 25 Thursday Penny Drive

2010-02-11T12:45:00.000-10:00

The KSA Penny Drive for the Cadd Family will end on February 25. Please make any donations before this day.

Feb 16 & 17 Grade 8 Graduation Picture taking

2010-02-11T12:39:00.000-10:00

Students will need to wear uniforms on these days, just as a normal school day. Attire for the pictures will be provided by the photographer.

Mar 6 Saturday

2010-02-11T10:42:00.000-10:00

Turkey Leg pickup will be in the cafeteria from 9 to 1 p.m.
You will need to bring in the tickets to pick up your turkey legs.

Feb 24 Wednesday

2010-02-11T10:41:00.001-10:00

Turkey Leg Tickets will be distributed to students during AA.

Feb 20 Saturday

2010-02-11T10:34:00.000-10:00

Orchestra White Elephant Sale in cafeteria 9-1 p.m.

Feb 19 Friday

2010-02-11T10:33:00.000-10:00

Turkey Legs fundraiser orders to be turned in to the office. Two frozen legs for $10. Orders and money submitted after this deadline will not be eligible for the prize.

Feb 15 Monday Presidents' Day (holiday)

2010-02-11T10:32:00.000-10:00

No school on Monday.

Feb 12 Furlough Friday & Grade 6 Science camp

2010-02-11T10:21:00.000-10:00

No school today as Furlough Fridays reach 112 days.

Good news is that the Grade 6 Science Camp @ Mokuleia will be starting today. They will be leaving campus at 3:00pm. They will return Sunday at 10:30pm.

Feb 11 Thursday

2010-02-11T10:19:00.000-10:00

Deficiency Notices mailed to parents today. They were put in the mail Thursday morning and should arrive at homes within the next few days.

Feb 10 Hot Spot Sign Waving

2010-02-10T11:40:00.003-10:00

Students and teachers, along with members of Farmer's insurance waved signs at the intersection of Nuuanu Avenue and Kuakini Street. This is a busy intersection and the group hoped to remind drivers to drive slowly and for students and pedestrians to cross the street with care.