February 2016 Volume 5 Issue 5

Kapa’a High School

PCNC Connection Parent Community Networking Center

Nancy_Borilez@notes.k12.hi.us ~~ kapaahighschool.net

IN S I D E T H I S IS S U E

1 American Savings Bank Award

2 WCU ~ Warrior Credit Union

3 Outdoor Classrooms- Mr. Costa

& Ms. O’Rourke

4 VE Shark Tank & Science Fair

4-5 Principal List & Honor Roll

6 Great Things Happening in our

Community

Kapa’a High School Freshmen Term 1 English Students!!!

You DID it! $10,000 Earned toward our Business Pathway.

Upcoming Dates 5 Teacher Collaboration Day Students - No School 9 PTSA Meeting SAC 5pm 11 Project Grad Mtg SAC 6:30pm 15 President’s Day - No School 16 SCC Meeting SAC 5:30pm 17 Warrior Credit Union Account Opening Parent Night School Library 5:00-7:00pm 17 KHS Foundation Mtg SAC 6pm

Project Grad

Class of 2016 Meeting

Thursday, Feb 11th in

SAC @ 6:30pm

March 10th MCNITE

Fundraiser from 6-9pm

Kapa’a McDonalds

The American Savings Bank KeikiCo Contest was an opportunity for students to flex their creative muscles and turn their big ideas into business worthy plans. Teams created an innovative product or service and developed a business plan via a video pitch. This contest was open to schools in Hawaii from grades 3-12. Kapa'a High School won the county prize of $10,000.00. We are ever grateful to American Savings Bank for investing in our future business contributors. Funds will continue to support our business pathway programs such as Money Management, Financial Literacy, and any future student business endeavors.

Congratulations to Mr. Keawe &

Ms. Morita’s English Term 1 students.

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Jason Woodward Creator of WUC Logo presented with a Kapaa Pono Market gift card

from Principal Hamada

We are pleased to announce Kapaa High School’s partnership with Kauai Community Federal Credit Union in launching the Warrior Credit Union (WCU) student branch beginning on February 10, 2016. Personal finance education is a key element in establishing a sound and secure economy within our community and beyond. It is our goal to provide real life financial experiences and information to youth in order to nurture financially productive adults. By participating in this educational program, your student will be introduced to beginning concepts regarding personal savings, identifying needs vs. wants, using a debit card, monitoring monthly and online statements, and financial goal setting. Age appropriate saving and checking programs will be offered through the Warrior Credit Union in order to encourage students to develop

good financial habits.

Not only will this program educate participating student members, but it also serves as a live learning experience for students at Kapaa High School. The Warrior Credit Union will be operating the student run branch every Wednesday from 9:25-11:35am in Room I-101 next to the office. Students may make real money deposits, check deposits, and withdrawals up to $20 at the WCU school branch. For more advanced transactions, students will experience typical member services at

KCFCU branches and ATMs.

& February 17, 2016

New savings and checking accounts open with a minimum balance.

& student ID.

Parents & students signing up! For your convenience, next Parent Opening Night Wed Feb 17th

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The Outdoor Classroom is a reminder that innovation is alive and well in public education. Students love the

Outdoor Classroom. When a teacher asks who wants to go outside every hand is

raised. Absenteeism goes down on Outdoor Classroom days. By preserving a student’s innate sense of curiosity and wonder we will foster active and engaged lifelong learners.

Yes, learning can be FUN! This is evident in Ms. O’Rourke’s class.

Also, proximity to the surrounding neighborhood often leads to service learning projects that emphasize social involvement and responsibility. We are ever grateful to the many organizations that continue to provide our students with

well-rounded service learning opportunities.

Mr. Costa’s Semester 1 Construction & Design

students hard at work! Mr. Costa & KCC instructors

teamed up to help students plan, design, and carry out

construction. Looking forward to Semester 2

student’s completed work!

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Principal Daniel Hamada; Bank of Hawaii Lihue Manager Clifton Arruda (a shark ); Ms. Farina; Kurt Last ( a shark); then the winning team (Gardens of Feedin) Whitney White, Shasta Behling-Camero, and Amber Weiss; behind them is Charles Lanphier (shark); Marion Paul (shark); Tad Miura (shark); Kauai Complex Superintendent Bill Arakaki; and State Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Luis Salaveria. Mahalo for your time, energy, and pro-active support! Kapa’a High School Admin & Staff

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represents Kapa’a High in Science Fair

Please make time to read The Garden Island Newspaper write up on Ritikaa Kumar as the Science Fair competition has only begun. She has been working tirelessly on this incredible and relevant science fair project, which is getting a lot of recognition both in the scientific community and in the general public. If you see her, make sure to congratulate her. We still have District Science Fair to get through in February, and we are still working hard to make her ready to qualify for states... but no matter the outcome, she has certainly made a name for herself. http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/education/honey-of-a-science-project/article_ac832106-aa0d-58c6-8bbc-22d433f98698.html

Aloha and thank you to all who have supported her through this. Nicole McKamey

Science Department

February 26, 2016 Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall

Free and Open to the Public The community is invited to attend the Kauai Regional Science

and Engineering Fair on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Student projects will be on display and community organizations will demonstrate how science and/or engineering is used in their workplace, from 3:30-5:30 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30, with guest speakers William Arakaki, Complex Area Superintendent, and Margaret Cox, Kaua‘i Board of Education Member. The winners from the regional fair will move on to the Hawai‘i State Science and Engineering Fair, and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Hilliard, Maximus Ioanna, Sage

Jarquio, Jullie Anne

Jones, Kalina Kaui, Tiani

Kauo, Brooke

Keala, Kaehukaiihaamainae Kessler, Keegan

Kopesky, Lia

Kuloloia, Cherish Ladera, Jaylana-Rose

Lagana, Angelina

Langtad, Kaylee

Lenz, Hailey

Liberto, Angela

Malina, Kaimi

Markman, Kai

Marshall, Shanayah

Martin, Malia

Masi, Lilio

McNarney, Gina

Medina, Jennilyne

Meek, Ava

Milbrand, Manoah Mortell , Tiallah

Murakami, April

Murakami, Iris Nebre, Kylin

Nelson, Leila

Nice, Sydney Nunes, Taelyn

Perono, Raffy

Rabago-Kaiwi, Pomaikalani Robson, Bronze

Rodriguez, Sophia

Sacramento, Micah Kekoa Sanay, Shalea

Santos, Danielle

Searby, Malia Shanton, Gunner

Shope, Chase Sibolboro, Janessa

Sifuentes, Rafael

Tabian, Kiaura-Kyleen Tampus, Juliana

Tangelder, Paris

Terrazas, Angelina Thompson, Kuumomi

Tomoda-Bannert, Keala

Tranilla, Mariah-Mae Uribe, Maryjane

Victorino-Prem, Ashley

Washburn, Ezra Wetherington, Kiara

Zephier, Rainbow Star

Sophomores

(10th

Grade) Alumpe, Princess Mae Arruda-Kapu, Nevaeh

Binder, Brianna

Blum, Sheila Brenton, Christopher

Bush, Kailee

Cain, Damia Chandler, Anuhea

Coloma, Samantha

Cooper, Bailey Daligdig, Hailey

Davis-Mendija, Anuhealani

Delos Santos, Stephanie Dryer, Nakoa

Fisher, Erin

Fonua, Teili Franklin, Gabriel

Fugett, Mackenzie

Fulton, Kuuleinani Guerra, Brisa

Hanson, Claudia

Warriors Celebrate Student Achievement Term 2 Principal's List (4.0+)

Freshmen

(9th

Grade) Aguinaldo, Chelsea Nicole

Ahuna, Rusdan-Rocket

Alapai, Jai Anakalea, Leleaka

Anderson, Michael John

Andersson, Astrid Andrews, Cody

Antony, Marshall

Asuncion-Ornellas, Kailie

Bacon, Analani

Baligad, Brandi

Barker, Hana Bautista, Kate

Benjamin, Abigail

Bettencourt, Mackenzie Bloss, Nicholas

Boro, Kellynn Briggs, Gunilla

Brown, Robert

Burnz, Kawailehua Cabebe, Keaweakoa

Caisey, Ella

Cannard, Chase Cantu, Maceo

Casem, Jaliyah

Choy, Anna Clark, Maya

Collins-Doijode, Hannah

Cruz, Michael Cudiamat, Angelica

Dodd, Jona

Dolino, Kiara Domingo, Robert

Donner, Caden

Duran, Gabrielle Eisenhour, Kekoa

Ell, Ana

Ensworth, Arianne Flores, Kevin

Fonua, Kesomi

Foss, Dylan

Frazier, Miles

Furugen, Maya

Garcia-Raquel, Haylee Gokan, Haley

Gonsalves, Kahiau

Griffin, Mikela Guimba, Mary Joy

Gushiken, Andjela Aiko

Hayakawa, Alicia Hennessy, Victoria

Herman, Jessica-Ann

Higa, Daniel

Virtual Enterprise on its Ninth Year The Shark Tank presentation evolved from the Virtual Enterprise Business Plan presentations that began in 2008. This year was our ninth presentation. Last year Ms. Farina tried something new - instead of having the students come up with different business ideas and voting on ONE that they would develop, she let them develop the ones they wanted to. Instead of having each business present their business plans individually, they competed "Shark Tank” style. Last year we had four businesses competing and this year there were five. Both years had five sharks that voted on which business was presented the best, was most likely to be successful, and which they would most likely invest money in. Both years had a monetary prize for the winning team. The winning team this year was Gardens of Feedin' - a company that will install and maintain vertical food and/or ornamental gardens for private households as well as businesses.

Harper, Stephanie

Hawks, Anna Helm, Braden

Holthaus, Eden

Holthaus, Lili Iloreta, Kaylene

Jensen, Braeden

Kahokuloa-Pascua, Keahi Kauai, Kelly

Kaui, Aulani

Kimura, Ian Kotsol, Isabella

Lathrop, Kaya

Layaoen, Joshua Lis, Amber

Manique, Janice

Manique, Lester Martin, Nina Fritz Dianne

Martinez, Carlo

McGinnis, Brittain Mokuahi, Sariah

Montemayor, Joyce Ann

Ohai, Ammon O'Rourke, Karlie

O'Rourke, Kelta

Overmyer, Kaylee Paleka, Justin

Pang, Jaycee

Pinoliar, Arnolde Jhaey Pleas, Rachel

Puig, Mikela

Quintana, Kora Rambayon, Aldrey Justin

Rapozo, Jazlyn

Reed, Jarod Reininger, Micah

Ricciardi, Mia

Rivera, Wentworth

Rodriguez, Melissa-Mae

Rosa, Anolani Santos, Anna-Malia

Shimonishi, Kelli

Stanfill Presley, Jillian Takenaka, Sejong

Taylor, Lauren

TenEyck, Kela Tomoda-Bannert, Tiana

Tsai, Larissa

Viluan, Danika Waipa, Kalei o ka lanakila

Walker, Aiyanah

Wesoloski, Paige Wood, Kela

Yadao, Maverick

Zietz, Tigerlilly Zingray, Isabella

Juniors

(11th

Grade) Alao, Tyra

Armstrong, Kelsea Baker, Makai

Baldwin, Alexis

Bernabe, Bailey Borilez, Stetson

Cole, William

Costa, Micaela Custodio, Fritz Aldrey

De La Cruz, Darlyn

Deblin, John

Devin, Natalie

Duran, Allen

Elwir, Taha Faretta, Heather

Fernandez, Ikona

Ford, Tylor Franklin, Isabelle

Fumagalli, Chiara

Gallego, Elyssa Abigail Green, Frankie

Hawthorne, Jayson

Hernandez Jimenez, Vanessa Ariadna

Hirokane Mundon, Makayla

Jerves, Alani Johnson, Emily

Kay, Frances

Kehoe, Tiernan Keohohou, Caleb

Kessell Fay, Wahliya

Kessler, Jonathan Lacuesta, Jamaica Mhay

Landagora, Raven-Brittney

Lazo, Halle Lopez, Julie

Lovejoy-Henry, Taylor

Mack, Ayahna Mangold, Asher

Matayoshi, Mikela

Matsuda, Chloe Morita, Selena Joy

Nelson, Asianna

Nemeroff, Noah Ochoa, Alexis

Pangdan, Camille Alexis

Panui, Pakela Perez-Jacinto, Jerena Lynn

Pascua, Shaina Claudine

Peralta, Jake Rhon Refamonte, Lehuanani

Santiago, John Daryll

Santos, Ruth Sherwood, Noah

Stergion, Bodhi

Tacsiat, Jalen Takamura, Kayla

Taylor, Julianna

Tone, Kasen Unutoa, Morris

Uribe, John

Walther, John

Wamsley, Mia

Wilson Rytting, Gabriella Yamashiro, Eryn

Zemel, Kailey

Seniors (12th

Grade) Agpaoa, Christian Willi Aiwohi, Brylyn

Aladin, Stephanie

Andaya, Deidre Andrews, Braden

Aquias, Jeanine

Bartolo, Robert Behling-Camero, Shasta

Camat, Eljay

Christensen, Colton

Cordero, Alexi

Cruz, Emily

Daligcon-Pomaikai, Tori Domingo, Nicki

Donayri, Kristine

Firestone, Kenneth Fisher, Cory

Geiger Wright, Moriela

Gilbert, Samantha Gipolan, Alyssa

Goodrich, Rylie

Harper, Caitlyn Hawks, Alexis

Hernandez Jimenez, Valeria Yamili

Herrera, Valentin Hough, Keani

Ishizu, Tate

Jensen, Christian Jim, Kelli

Kaiminaauao, Kailana

Kaneakua, Tiani Kumar, Ritikaa

Langstaff, Coleman

Liberto, Sara Machado, Kirk

Maroney, Kai

Morimoto, Sara Navalta, Destiny Ena

Nice, Maxwell

Paik, Cory

Pascual, Kyleen Nina Patton, Cathalintha

Perez-Jacinto, Jessa Belle

Quilos, Brandon

Rapozo Kiara

Rausch, Jacob

Rupert, Larry Sembrano, Jheresa Evelyn

Shimabukuro, Cameo

Sifuentes, Gabriel Souza-DeBlake, Makua

Spaethe-Peterson, Kaitlan

Stevenson-Egeland, Sanoe Stogner, Brendan

Tanigawa, Brayden

Tittnich, Emily Tuttle, Kunani

Uribe, Brittany

Vernola, Samuel Walker, Rukiyah

Watten, Joshua

Yago, Jalen Michael Yamane, Shawn

Honor Roll (3.5+ to 3.9)

Freshmen

(9th

Grade) Alapai-Pimental ,Keawe

Ballesteros, Mariana Betts, Aedan

Bunao, Kennah

Chatfield, Justice Connolly, Makayla

Costa, Kiran

Cummings, Levi Dinio, Mikel

Espina, Vince Andrei Frye, Cole

Fugett, Tiger

Kupihea, Kendra Makepa, Wailana

McPartland-Cosmann, Felix

Murphy, Lauren Paleracio, Keilyn

Reed-Cargill, Isabelle

Rittmeister ,Benjamin Scalzo, Keisen

Spaethe-Peterson, Gabriel

Tafoya, Makena Tolenna, Shannol

Tranilla, Tyson Jay

Vaz, Tynnan Vicente, Aaron

Youn, Raine

Sophomores

(10th

Grade) Alumpe, Jonnika Mae Arruda-Sukehira, Kylin

Barnes, April

Beasley, Sonata Begley, Caitlin

Boiser, Sonny Brassington, Caiden

Counts, Kymani

Dato, Anapuni

Dato, Kyven-James

Demerin, Paul

Dumaoal, Shaina Isabel Eulalio, Levi

Fischer , Casey

Harder, Kalena Kaden, Angelie

Key, Madison

Knouse, Lilliana Koko, Karyn

Lindsey, James

Lloyd, Jasmynn

Loos, Larry

Mahoney, Gabriella

Matsushima, Aretha Dennissa Miles, Cambria

Mones, Princess Malia

Nishida, Kirklyn

Nono, Giezel Ericka

Ramos, Marievic

Rapozo, Kalae Relacion, Taylor

Sablay, Kiyannie

Sanchez, Tomas Sargent, Madison

Stark, Jessica

Victorino, Buddy

Juniors

(11th

Grade) Aguiar, Spencer Alalem, Kiara

Asuncion, Violet

Balajadia, Jayna Mei-Lin Bernabe, Edward

Cayabyab, Melvin Patrick

Davis-Caberto, Kaisha Fernandez, Chono

Gilinug, Felyncia Groves, Toby

Johnson, Iana

Kaleiohi, Jazmin Lloyd, Emmalani

Manupule, Kanoelani

Michel, Pearl Middleton, Forest

Moniz, Kainani

Moniz, Leighton Nizo, Hailey

Ofamin, Kayla Defer

Orens, Ashley Pagtolingan, Kailana

Pinoliar, Alyssa

Rivera, Kailey Spears, Cameron

Tabura, Mason

Thompson, Kekapuloa Vaiho, Mahana

Vito, Asia

Workman, Lilinoe O Ke Anuenue

Seniors

(12th

Grade) Aki, Leslee Apana, Rachel

Barretto, Micah

Burgess, Kealohi Carvalho Toloai, Analeigha

Casem, Jarren

Christensen, Adara Delos Santos, Shaina Grace

Dumaoal, Fhebby Kate

Edralin, Shabd Gandia , Kainalu

Haag, Astera

Hunter, Nicholas Kallai, Koalani

Keaweamahi-Kahokuloa, Cadence

Kinimaka, Mainei Aloha Lopez, Hauoli

Mahinai, Haaheo

Manzano, Jessica Mariquit, Melvin

Mata, Junard

Oberg, Keira Sagucio, Ashlyn Kelsey

Shutt, Chloe

Watanabe, Sage Weiss, Amber

Workman, Carley Zablan, Shania

Zietz, Joshua

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