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News & Announcements
Monday, 20, 2018 -
HURRICANE LANE UPDATE: 12:22 p.m. on Mon., 8/20/18 -- While weather forecasters predict that Lane is expected to weaken a bit as it nears the Hawaiian Islands, they also are saying it may turn more north -- we should keep an eye on this storm. anticipate wind, rain and high seas...and be sure we have emergency preparations underway for our families and homes.
News update from the Star-Advertiser:
We have progress to report on student transportation! Bus driver Uncle Ray is back and will be transporting students home on the Kawaihae side of Waimea beginning today - Monday -- leaving shortly after the 2:15 p.m. bell (1:15 on Wednesdays), so no more waiting! Mahalo to everyone for their patience as we worked through this. Robert Hawai'i will continue to assist with the morning pick up of students on the Kawaihae side of Waimea. Questions? Please call the school office: 887-6090 Ext. 222.
AND: Congratulations to almost EVERYONE - Attendance has been quite good for the year-to-date...please let's keep it up! Our goal is 95% or better for EVERYONE.
Also, before- and after-school programs have already, or will be starting this week. Lots of choices to support student learning, athletics (health-wellness), the arts and fun with friends! This includes:
- Hot Chocolate Club! - M-W-F, 7-7:50 a.m. Sign ups encouraged.
- Cross Country - Practice Mondays, 2:30-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Sign ups encouraged! See Coach Tamaye.
- Homework Help+ - T-Th, 2:15-3:45 p.m. Busing home provided. Sign ups encouraged.
- VEX Robotics - T-Th, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Busing home provided. See Teacher Miss Murphy.
- Volleyball - Sign ups encouraged. Practice schedule to be announced. See. Coach Tamaye.
- 21st Century Classes - Begin 8/20 - still time to sign up - see Auntie Bernie
- Usable Art w/ Alexia Carvalho – Tuesdays, 2:30-4 p.m.
- Basic Sewing skills w/ Alexia Carvalho - Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.
- Capoeira w/ Mario Hill – Thursdays, 3 – 4 p.m.
- Photography w/ Bob Fewell – Tuesdays – 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- ‘Ukulele w/ Robert Teixeira – Tuesdays, 2:45-4 p.m.
- Coding w/ Erica Owens 3 Mondays a month 2:30-4 p.m.
- Okinawan Style Taiko Drumming w/ Lisa Hallett – Friday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information and application forms for these programs, or call/stop by the school office.
We thank all of our community partners who make this possible!
Aloha Waimea Middle School 'Ohana,
The theme for the near school year is Refinement. Last year there were three curriculum pilot programs that will now become fully embedded into your child’s academic experience. Science will be using Amplify, English Language Arts at 7th and 8th grade will be doing Project-Based, Place-Based Learning, and Math will have a Problem Solving focus. The culminating events (Ho’ike) throughout the year will be a celebration of knowledge and progress, where students will showcase their learning in a content area. The dates and times will be shared with you well in advance. Please try to attend our Ho’ike and other school events including Family Gear Up!, the Title I Annual Meeting and Family Open House night, and our now annual benefit LAP Fun Run.
Related to Refinement is another priority: Attendance Daily On Time. This is critical to your child’s progress and we will be doing everything we can to support your family in ensuring regular attendance. Of course, we do not want your child to attend if ill or injured, but please try to avoid other schedule conflicts or decisions that impact attendance.
I look forward to seeing you. My door is always open and I welcome calls and emails when you have questions, suggestions, or concerns. Our primary focus is that every child is safe, supported and successful.
Mahalo,
Janice English
Principal
808-887-6090 Ext. 225 - Email: Janice_English@wmpccs.org
2018-2019 SY DATES TO REMEMBER:● WMS Local Advisory Panel (LAP) Meeting - 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tues., Aug. 21. Z105. All invited. Click here for agenda.
● Family Open House & Title I Annual Meeting - Wed., Aug. 29 - 4:45 to 7 p.m. Starts in cafeteria. All invited!
● Labor Day - Sept. 3. No School.
● Benefit Trek for Tech LAP Fun Run & Silent Auction - Fri., Sept. 14 - 4 to 7 p.m. Starts in cafeteria. All invited!
● Benefit Trek for Tech LAP Fun Run & Silent Auction - Fri., Sept. 14 - 4 to 7 p.m. Starts in cafeteria. All invited!
● Fall Break - Oct. 8-12. No School.
● Vex Robotics Competition hosted by WMS - Sat., Oct. 20. All invited.
● Veteransʻ Day - Mon., Nov. 12. No School.
● WMS P/C Day - Mon., Nov. 19. No School.
● Student-Family Conferences - Tues. & Wed., Nov. 20 & 21. By appointment. No school but students must attend the conference with their family.
● Student-Family Conferences - Tues. & Wed., Nov. 20 & 21. By appointment. No school but students must attend the conference with their family.
● Thanksgiving Holiday - Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 22-23. No School.
