Kalaheo High School Newsletter Issue 129 November 2012

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Kalaheo High School 40th Anniversary Luau Saturday, July 20, 2013

Congratulations Cross Country Champions!

Congrats to Coach Peter Jay for doing a fantastic job in his first year as Coach of the Cross Country team.

HHSAA Cross Country Championships at Hawaii Prep Academy on the Big Island October 26, 2012 Front row (left to right): Pierce Humble, Shon Cagungun, Coach Peter Jay, Makai Clemons. Back row (left to right): Sierra Jackson, Bridget Martin, Sarah Frick, Mayumi Ishikawa, Jahanna Shah. (More on p. 13)

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS

SAT Prep Class--A few spaces left!! Students interested in taking an SAT prep course in the Spring of 2013 should pick up a registration form in the College & Career Center, Room H-208. With the sponsorship of the Kalaheo PTSA, cost for the course is $75.00. Checks payable to: Kalaheo PTSA. Limited to 30 Kalaheo students in each class. No refunds or make-up dates for missed classes.

Spring 2013 class: Feb, 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2 from 9 am to 11:30 am in the Library.

Contact: April Inouye,

College & Career

Counselor (254-7924) or

email:

April_Inouye@notes.k12.hi.us

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For the most updated information: http://kalaheohigh.org,

click on College & Career Center

© College & Career Speakers

Nov. 5, 2012 8:05 am Eugene Lang College (NY)

Nov. 5, 2012 9:05 am Oregon Institute of Technology

Nov. 5, 2012 10:20 am High Point University (NC)

Nov. 5, 2012 11:25 am Marist College (NY)

Nov. 7, 2012 10:20 am Univ. of Hawaii/Manoa's

College Opportunities Prog (COP) RESCHEDULED

Nov. 7, 2012 11:25 am University of Puget Sound (WA)

Nov. 8, 2012 9:05 am Colorado Mesa University

Nov. 9, 2012 9:05 am Boise State University (Iowa)

Nov. 14, 2012 11:25 am University of Hawaii/Manoa:

Shilder School of Business

Nov. 15, 2012 11:25 am University of Colorado at Denver

Nov. 15, 2012 12:55 pm Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

Nov. 15, 2012 1:55 pm Whitworth University (WA)

Nov. 19, 2012 10:50 am University of California at Irvine

Nov. 28, 2012 12:55 pm Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy (HI)

Nov. 29, 2012 8:05 am Humboldt State University (CA)

These visits are open to

ALL students. Each student must ask their

teacher for permission to

attend a speaker session and arrive with a pass. Teach-

ers have the ability to ap-prove or deny

Gromet Foundation Scholarship Seniors who excel academically and whose families earn $38,040 or less (family of 4) should pick up a Gromet Foundation Schol-arship application in the College Center. Students attending a Hawaii university could earn a $1500 award and those attend-ing mainland universities, a $5000 award. The application requires SAT or ACT scores, tax returns, official transcript and letter of recommendation. Deadline to ap-ply is Nov. 10, 2012.

Honolulu College & Career Fair The Honolulu College & Career Fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 from 8:30 to 11 am AND 5 pm to 8 pm at the Neil

S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Visit: hawaiicollegecareerfair.org.

Christian College Fair: The Honolulu Christian College Fair will be held on Thurs., Nov. 15: 6 to 8 pm at Hawaii

Baptist Academy, Stan Sagert Campus

Ms. Inouye will be out of the office Nov. 5-9, 2012. C&C will be open. Mrs. Lines will host college visits.

MANDATORY A.P. PARENT NIGHT Wed., Nov.14, 2012 6 p.m. Cafeteria

Parent AND student MUST attend this meeting if you plan to enroll in an A.P. course next school year.

SAT and ACT 2012-2013

To register for either the ACT or SAT, students must create their “login” and “password” for each test. Students reg-ister online, paying with a credit card. When asked for the high school code, Kalaheo High School’s Code is

120143 for both tests.

Students can send their test scores to four colleges for free and are encouraged to do so. Scores released AFTER the testing dates may incur a cost per each release. Fee waivers are available to juniors and seniors who are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Be sure to submit the necessary paper-

work with Kalaheo High School. See Ms. Inouye if you have any questions.

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter College & Career-cont’d Page 3

SAT:Reasoning Test and SAT: Subject Tests Website: www.collegeboard.com

ACT Assessment Website: www.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline (add'l fee)

December 8, 2012 November 2, 1012 November 3-16, 2012

February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12-18, 2013

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9-22, 2013

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4-17, 2013

Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Deadline (add'l fee)

Dec. 1, 2012 Nov. 1, 2012 Nov. 2-16, 2012

Jan. 26, 2013 Dec. 28, 2012 Dec. 29-Jan. 11, 2013

March 9, 2013 Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 9-22, 2013

May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 April 6-19, 2013

June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 May 3-17, 2013

Windward Community College- Scholarship 'Aha

WUCC invites students and families looking for college money--to Scholarship 'Aha 2012 on Dec.

5, 2012: 6 pm to 8:30 pm. --Hale Akoakoa Rm 105.

This FREE event will give you info about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), native Ha-

waiian scholarship programs, Hawaii Community Foundation and other scholarship programs.

Kalaheo's Financial Aid Night

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 Kalaheo Library 6 p.m.

Learn about: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and federal fi-

nancial aid programs.

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter College & Career (cont'd) Page 4

Off-Campus Receptions

The University of the Pacific, School of Engineering & Computer Science invites students to an information session on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 pm at the Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room. Assistant Dean Gary Martin will be explaining their guaranteed co-ops (internships), blended 5-yr. Master's Program and student study abroad. RSVP to Faith Ettinger at fettinger@pacific.edu or call (209) 946-3905.

You are invited to SAIC Day! The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites you to learn more about undergraduate study at the nation's most influential art and design school. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18 from noon to 3 pm at the ART's at Mark's Garage. Registration is required. RSVP at saic.edu/ugevents.

University of Hawaii College Opportunities Program (COPS) COP is seeking applicants for its 2013 Summer Residen-tial College Experience: an intensive 6-week summer academic and residential program created to prepare academically at-risk students for a successful freshman year at UH/Manoa. Criteria for COP: (a) Hawaii resident and U.S. citizen, national or per-son holding a permanent VISA; (b) lack the minimum requirements to gain admission to UHM; © high school graduate who has NOT earned more than 12 college credits; (d) minimum cumulative of 2.0; (e) come from an economically disadvantaged family background; (f) be the first person in the family to attend a university; and (g) represent a positive role model to communities underrepresented at UHM. Priority application deadline is Monday, Dec. 3. All parts of the application must be mailed together and RE-CEIVED in the COP office no later than 12 noon. COP will be on campus on Oct. 30 at 8:05 am. More information and application: www.hawaiiedu/cop.

· Complete and return the form below to the Project Grad box in the office . Include a check for $125, payable to Kalaheo PTSA/Project Grad 2013. ------------------------------------------------------

1. Student Name: ___________________

2. Parent Name(s): ____________________

3. Parent Cell Phone#: __________________________ Do you text? Yes No

4. Home Phone #: ___________________ (Please circle which phone # best to reach you.)

5. Parent Mailing Address: _______________________________________________

6. Parent Email Address: _________________________________________________

7. Student T-shirt Size: SM MED LG XL 2XL

8. *My student and I volunteer for:

Project Grad Planning Committee Help Get Community Donations

Work on Fund Raisers Other: _________________

What is Project Graduation? *Project Graduation (not to be confused with Senior Project or Graduation Fees), is a celebration for graduating seniors in a drug-free, safe environment. It starts right after graduation and ends the next morning when parents pick up their graduates. It takes alot of money, and WE NEED YOUR HELP to earn it! All seniors and families enrolling are expected to participate in fund-raising efforts. Otherwise, parents will pay the entire cost of the event (approx. $350 each). This fun night will provide memories to last a lifetime ☺ !

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter Page 5

Project Graduation happens because of senior parents and their kids.

If you are a parent of a senior...please read this.

Questions? email Laura Kerns at tkerns6@yahoo 1. Sunday, Nov. 4 and 18: 8 am Recycling at Bluestone (380 Kaelepulu Drive) Volun-

teers needed. Please meet at Bluestone gate promptly -- 8 a.m.

2. Jamba Juice! Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Nov. 27th outside the main office right after school.

3. IMU for your Thanksgiving turkey Contact Ihilani in Rm. A101 for details.

4. Panda Express:Friday, Nov. 23 at Windward Mall (must have attached flyer on p. 4) 5. Paddle Race: Sat., Dec. 1st

6. California Pizza Kitchen - Tuesday, Dec. 4th 7. AVON: Ongoing benefit. Get Avon books from Mr. Pregitzer or Mrs. Koopman. Can order online using

Promo code: KALAHEO2013.

Want to help?

Email Laura

November 2012 PTSA News PTSA Membership Form Page 6

Kalaheo High School PTSA Membership

2012-2013

We need you! Please consider helping us with: ____PTSA Board or Committee

——Campus Beautification

____Food (Provide refreshments when needed)

____Call me for anything!

* * *

We are currently seeking PTSA Board members. Please volunteer—it’s a great way to get involved with your teen’s school.

* * *

The 2nd Tuesday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. in the Teachers’ Workroom (blue door) 1st floor H Bldg. next to

“mustang” on outside wall.

$15.00

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter Letter to Parents Page 7

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter Parent Info Page 8

PCNC’s Corner Dear Kalaheo Parents,

"Make A Difference Day" -- October 20th, was a success. We finished all our projects in record time.

Cadets from our Navy JROTC and Student Government (ASK) worked hard (mahalo kids!!). Our neighbors down the street, First Assembly of God Kailua, with Pastor Dexter Bambera, brought us lunch, a wheelbarrow and are fixing the Mustang Pride sign. Our 14 new friends from Marine Corps Base Hawaii-Kaneohe Bay (thank you Amy Solomon) took care of the mulch pile behind the Café. Covering erosion areas and student gathering areas

Students and K-Bay Marines painted two bathrooms in A Bldg. Heliconia from Doris' Tai-tano's "work place readiness class were planted in front of the student parking lot. Trash was picked up, and the Café had its Mustang logo and "letter I" repainted.

Thank you PTSA for funding this and parents who came to work.

Aloha,

Meg Barth Gammon

August last year 2011

August this year 2012

$846.04

$218.60

Kalaheo PTSA eScrip Account: where we get the funds to do good works for kids & school (without a major fundraiser)

Did you RENEW your escrip?

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter Second Quarter Calendar/Bell Schedule Page 11

Special 7-Period Bell Schedule for December 14, 2012 --ONLY

Date Day Schedule Periods Release Time

Mark Brilhante Kalaheo Athletic Director

254-7914

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter Lee Cashman Tournament, Tryouts & Student/Staff of the Month Page 12

Tryouts for Winter Sports: • JV Tennis - 1st match: Sat., Nov. 3rd at BYUH 2 pm

• JV Boys Baseball tryouts started Monday Oct. 29 and are at Kailua District Park

• Paddling tryouts started Monday, Oct. 29

• Girls soccer tryouts started Monday, Oct. 29

• Girls basketball tryouts begin Monday, Nov. 5th : Gym

• Boys soccer tryouts begin Monday, Nov. 5th--4 pm on the field

• Wrestling for boys and girls: meet in the café daily for study hall after school

• Boys Basketball tryouts begin Nov. 19th: Gym

IMPORTANT:

BEFORE they can try out for a team:

All athletes must have:

(1) a completed physical (within the last year);

(2) signed a concussion management form, and

(3) signed a consent form for every sport for which they will participate, this current school year.

Kalaheo Girls Basketball will again be hosting the Lee Cashman Tourna-ment at the Kalaheo Gym. JV Girls will play on Nov. 15 at 8 pm vs Leilehua and the tournament will continue on Nov. 16th & 17th. Varsity Girls Tourna-ment will take place on Wed., Nov. 21 vs Christian Academy at 8 pm and also on Friday, Nov. 23 & Sat., Nov. 24. Hope to see you Mustang fans during the season.

November 2012 PTSA Newsletter MANDATORY PARENT MEETING Soccer! Bowling! Page 13

Mustangs! Visit oahuia.org*

to see the athletic schedule for all sports *Oahu Interscholastic Association

Boys Soccer Tryouts......begin Monday, November 5 at 4 p.m. on the Athletic Field.

Open to all boys: Freshmen through Seniors

New students and new players are welcome!

The DOE Sports Physical form and Parent Consent form are required to tryout. These forms are avail-

able at: www.oiasports.com

Coach John Nakagawa

282-2155 kalaheosoccer@hawaii.rr.com

Important Notice to all Parents of Athletes The mandatory athletic meeting for winter will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 6:30 pm in the gym. If you have not been to the meeting this year, a parent or

guardian must attend before the athlete can participate in a game. Please be prompt.

Parents get involved with the Positive Coaching Alliance by attending a Parents workshop on Tuesday, November 27 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Kalaheo Café.

RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 21st: email: mark_brilhante@notes.k12.hi.us or call 254-7914.

Congratulations to the Kalaheo Cross Country run-ners for their accomplishments! JV Girls took 1st Place in the OIA Championships at HPU's Hawaii Loa campus: Sarah Frick, Fiona Gimon, Nicole Grimm, Bridget Martin, Kelsey McEwen, Wailani Morris, Kaitlin Schell and Jahanna Shah.

OIA Varsity Championships at HPU: Pierce Humble (finished 11th), Shon Cagungun (13th). Sophomore Makai Clemons (19th place); Sarah

Frick led our girls with a 12th place finish.

Bowling News

Troy Cacal Jr. and Kristi Sakagu-chi will be participating in the HHSAA Bowling Championships on the island of Kauai on Nov. 1-2. Troy medaled in the OIA's finish-ing 9th among the boys with a 199 average. Good luck to both of you! A big mahalo to Coach Harry Sakaguchi for leading the bowlers to the State Championships!

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Table of Contents

College & Career Center Page 2 -4

Project Grad 2013 Page 5

Kalaheo PTSA Membership Page 6

PTSA & PCNC Page 8

ASK (Student Govt) Pages 9-10

Bell Schedule & Calendar Pages 11

Athletics Page 12 & 13

The Kalaheo High School Parent News-letter is published monthly for the Kalaheo

PTSA by Kalaheo High School:

730 Iliaina Street, Kailua, HI 96734-1815 For more information, contact PCNC Meg

Barth Gammon at kalaheopcnc@gmail.com.

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The NEW Kalaheo PTSA Scholarship Fund Raising Committee WANTS YOU.

Each year the PTSA gives $$$ to quali-fied college bound Seniors to help with college expenses. Funds need to be raised for this endeavor. If you are inter-ested in helping to raise funds please contact Andrea Farleigh at andreafar-leigh@yahoo.com or (808) 469-5788.

Next PTSA Meeting:

Tuesday, Nov. 13

5:30 pm Teachers' Workroom

(blue door) H Bldg. December/January 2013 PTSA Newsletter deadline:

Monday, Nov. 26th 3 pm