We have some exciting news HMS Ohana and Students!

Continuing on the 4th Qtr theme of the social studies unit: Ancient Olympics and the driving question, "What does it take to be a difference maker?"; we have the honor of a special author visit who is also a former world Olympian, Kevin Asano.

In 1988, Mr. Asano was a silver medalist in judo, who then went onto write an autobiography, Stepping Onto the Mat: A Journey to True Success. In chapter Sixteen of his book, he writes,

"An Olympic victory was not just my dream, it was my destiny and God’s plan for His glory.I devoted eighteen years of my life in judo to reach the epitome of sports success. My energy and focus went into an ultimate goal of winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games. To this day, much of my thinking and paradigms are influenced by those experiences, relationships, and knowledge. And as I reflect on all I’ve accomplished, I want to share a final story that brings success into perspective."

Mr. Asano will be visiting our school library on April 12, 2021 during period 3 from 11:10 to 12:10 p.m. Please let Mrs. Lee know if you and your class would like to attend by sending an email with a head count that includes everyone in virtual attendance. We will be using Webex, so there will be limited seating (200 max). See you at this exciting presentation!

Mrs. Lee

We had the honor to host the distinguished children’s book author and illustrator, Mr. James Rumford for a special virtual author visit for the students and staff of Honouliuli Middle School. Mr. Rumford was a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa and Afghanistan along with his wife for many years. He was also a Fullbright professor in Rwanda and studied over a dozen languages and cultures all around the world. Mr. Rumford is the recipient of numerous prestigious literary awards for many of his published books such as, “Sequoyah: The Cherokee Man,” a 2005 Sibert Honor Book and much more. Mr. Rumford read his book, Je

Our library has exciting news about our first reading campaign. HIDOE is sponsoring our schools through a reading campaign called #808Reads! Together, we are empowering our students with the choice and voice by encouraging our kids to read for joy. All you have to do is choose a book, ebook, or audiobook that you want to read (graphic novels & comics included) and read for 15 minutes or more a day. Track this reading on our school's Beanstack app and enter for a chance to win small prizes at the end of the quarter.

Directions:

1. Download the beanstack app or website LINK and sign in

Username: 10-digit student ID

Password: birthdate (MMDDYY)

OR go through your CLEVER app and log in.

2. Log your reading minutes on beanstack or use the Landing Page Link.

3. Earn virtual badges and a chance to win prizes from our library.

Prize winners:

One student with the most logged minutes (minimum 200 minutes) from their advisory class will win a small prize package from our library. You and your parent/guardian can drive by and pick up the prizes after October 16th. I will announce the winners and email your parents.

Check out sample prize packages below. They will all vary and will be quarantined for more than 5 days and will be handed out with gloves from HMS Staff. While supplies last.