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News & Announcements:
Our First Family Ho’ike Night w/ Student Poetry Presentations!
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 - 5-7 p.m.
The English Language Arts Department and our students are getting excited about the first Hoíke for this year, which will be a Poetry Performance Night at Mana Christian ‘Ohana’s Kahilu Town Hall.
Snacks will be provided. All families are urged to attend!
MAHALO - MAHALO! Our WMS 6th Annual Fun Run & Silent Auction September 14 was a rewarding success! Mahalo to all who contributed and/or participated!
Special thanks to those who pledged to support our Principal's "trek" in beautiful red suede "bird cage" stilettos! She did it and raised at least an additional $1,450! We also thank our Waimea business community for their generous support for our children!
Donations are always welcome to support our school. We have a not-for-profit local school board, called Ho'okako'o Corporation, so contributions can be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Every penny donated goes to student learning and achievement.
To make a tax deductible donation to Waimea Middle School using Ho‛okāko‛o’ Corporationʻs 501(c)3 PayPal account:
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 LAP Meeting - Tues., Sept. 18 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. STEAM Learning Center. All invited.
● Christian Liberty Academy Cross Country Meet - Thurs., Sept. 20 - Leave campus at 1 p.m.
● WMS Family Literacy Night Ho'ike - Wed., Sept. 26. 5 to 7 p.m. @ Mana Christian 'Ohana's Kahilu Town Hall. All invited!
● 11th Annual WMS Na Paniolo Cross Country Invitational - Sat., Oct. 6. 8:30-Noon. All invited!
● Fall Break - Oct. 8-12. No School.
● Vex Robotics Competition hosted by WMS - Sat., Oct. 20. All invited.
● Waikoloa School Cross Country Meet - Sat., Oct. 20. Times TBD.
● Student Career Exploration Day - Wed., Oct. 24.
● 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.
