October 2016 Volume 17 Issue 4 OUR MISSION at Leilehua High School is to provide our students with quality educational services in a secure and nurturing environment. Fulfilling our mission will enable our students to be informed and An Official Publication for the Parents, Teachers, and Community of Leilehua High School, a responsible citizens, recognized Blue Ribbon Award School of Excellence, fully accredited by WASC. capable of participating successfully in a global society. Way to Go!!!! Archery Team Administration Principal: Mr. Jason Nakamoto Vice-Principals: Ms. Laurie Pe’a Mr. Kerry Kawamura Mrs. Jennifer Okuma Mr. Barry McCorkell School Services Assistant: Mrs. Melody Kurisu Mr. Nolan Tokuda Athletic Director: Mr. James Toyota Registrar: The Archery Team volunteered at the Koko Head Archery and shooting range helping to Ms. Dion Cabalce man stations, sell scripts and collect food for the Hawaii Food Bank. Leilehua students 1515 California Avenue contributed by selling 591 scripts for people to shoot at different booths. All together for the two day weekend, the cause was able to raise $3504.00 in donations and 1308 lbs. of food Wahiawa, HI 96786 for the Hawaii Food Bank. Phone: 305-3000 Fax: 622-6554 www.leilehua.k12.hi.us Mark Your Calendars! LHS Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Principal Letter…………………………. Pg 2 Parent-Teacher Conference………….. Pg 3-5 2nd Quarter: October 10- December 20, 2016 Federal Survey………………………… Pg 6-12 Bell Schedule………………………….. Pg 13 Bus Passes…….………………………. Pg 14 Fall break is October 10-14 (PD Day October 17 No Text Messaging ……………………….. Pg 15 School -School Resumes October 18.) Important Information…………………. Pg 16 Fundraising Calendar…………………. Pg17-19 Library…………..………………………. Pg20-21 Winter Break is December 22-January 5(PD Day LHSSA………………………………….. Pg 22 January 9 No School- School resumes January 10) Transition News………………………. Pg 23 INight…………....……………………… Pg 24 iPrep Day Leilehua Alumni……………………….. Pg 25 Blood Drive……………………………… Pg 26 10/26/16 College and Career……………………. Pg27-29 Entire day is devoted to help students prepare for “Life Tutoring…………………………………. Pg30-33 after Leilehua”. Students sign up for career speakers, PTSO……………………………………. Pg 34 visit exhibits in the gym including colleges, military Volunteer………………………………… Pg 35 Leadership, Humility, Service………… Pg 36 recruiters and job opportunities. Bell Schedule – Parent Teacher Conference Week Monday, October 31 Opening 8:20 – 8:30 (10) Period 1 8:30 – 9:30 (60) Passing 9:30 – 9:40 (10) Period 2 9:40 – 10:40 (60) Recess 10:40 – 10:50 (10) Passing 10:50 – 10:55 (5) Period 3 10:55 – 11:55 (60) Students Released Tuesday, November 1 Opening 8:20 – 8:30 (10) Period 4 8:30 – 9:30 (60) Passing 9:30 – 9:40 (10) Period 5 9:40 – 10:40 (60) Recess 10:40 – 10:50 (10) Passing 10:50 – 10:55 (5) ADVISORY 10:55 – 11:55 (60) Students Released Wednesday, November 2 Opening 8:20 – 8:30 (10) Period 6 8:30 – 9:30 (60) Passing 9:30 – 9:40 (10) Period 7 9:40 – 10:40 (60) Recess 10:40 – 10:50 (10) Passing 10:50 – 10:55 (5) Period 1 10:55 – 11:55 (60) Students Released Thursday, November 3 Opening 8:20 – 8:30 (10) Period 2 8:30 – 9:30 (60) Passing 9:30 – 9:40 (10) Period 3 9:40 – 10:40 (60) Recess 10:40 – 10:50 (10) Passing 10:50 – 10:55 (5) Period 4 10:55 – 11:55 (60) Everyone Released Friday, November 4 Opening 8:20 – 8:30 (10) Period 5 8:30 – 9:30 (60) Passing 9:30 – 9:40 (10) Period 6 9:40 – 10:40 (60) Recess 10:40 – 10:50 (10) Passing 10:50 – 10:55 (5) Period 7 10:55 – 11:55 (60) Everyone Released Bus Passes Students who intend to use the public school bus system as their primary means of getting to and from school daily throughout the entire year are encouraged to select the ANNUAL payment plan. Annual Round Trip $270.00 Annual One Way $135.00 Students who intend to use the public school bus system as their primary means of getting to and from school daily but whose transportation needs might change from academic quarter to quarter are encouraged to select the QUARTERLY payment plan. Quarterly Round trip $72.00 (Four payments due each Quarter) Quarterly One Way $36.00 (Four payments due each Quarter) Quarter 1 due July 29 Quarter 2 due October 7 Quarter 3 due December 21 Quarter 4 due March 17 Students who intend to use the public school bus system only occasionally are encouraged to purchase One-Way Bus Coupons Coupons: Sold in sheets of 10- $12.50 per sheet (Cash Only) Please select your payment plan carefully! Please read……….. OFF-CAMPUS PASS / EARLY RELEASE Any request to leave campus must be made in writing and submitted to the school office before the school day begins. Requests by a parent/legal guardian must include the following information: *student’s legal name, *home telephone number, *phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached, *date/time for release, reason for release, *time student will return to school (if applicable). IF NO REQUEST IS MADE BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS, AUTHORIZED PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT FOR RELEASE. The student is responsible for presenting his/her off-campus pass to his/her teachers on the following school day. Students found off campus without a valid off-campus pass are subject to arrest for truancy. DOE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Hawaii State Department of Education (HSDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts. Please direct inquiries regarding HSDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows: Section 504 inquiries Section 504 Education Specialist Comprehensive Student Support Services Hawaii State Department of Education 475 22"d Avenue, Building 302, Room 204 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 305-9787 or relay Title VI. Title IX. ADA. And other inquiries Director Civil Rights Compliance Office Hawaii State Department of Education P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 (808) 586-3322 or relay Fundraiser Calendar Want to be able to help out Leilehua students? Quarter 2 is just around the corner and here are some of the fundraisers that will be going on in the next few months. October October now- 21- Band selling Christmas trees Dec 3 pick-up (See Band) October 25- Project Grad McDonald’s Night 4-7 PM Wahiawa October 31-November 3- Various Clubs during Parent-Teacher Conferences October 31-November 3- PTSO will be selling McDonalds coupon books November November 15- PTSO Mc Donald’s Night 4-7 PM Wahiawa November 26-FFA Poinsettia Sales December December 10- Band Craft fair – 9-2 LHS Gym Vendors call 808-343-9302 When: October 25, 2016 Where: Wahiawa McDonald’s Time: 4-7 P.M. Who: 2017 Project Grad Come out and help support our 2017 Project Grad students. All money raised will help to offset the cost per student LHSSA LHSSA has had a very busy first quarter. Way to go!!! On all of your great accomplishments and your representation for our school!!! Kona Andres and Nolan Tumader Helping Iliahi students during spirit week. Great Job!!!!! To the LHSSA for helping at Iliahi Elementary School during their Elementary Spirit Week. All of the students had a great time!!! Cheerleaders - Went to Walmart this past August and helped Special Olympics with Cops on Top - Last game September 30, 2016, Varsity had a mini clinic with the Wahiawa Athletic Club cheerleaders ranging from 5-12 years old and had them participate in with the Varsity cheerleaders during the game for the 1st Quarter. - Also during the 4th Quarter of the Football game the cheerleaders threw out candy wrapped with a variety of thank you's to our fans for coming to support our football team. Varsity Cheerleaders - Helped with the Reese Toyama Foundation Golf Tournament, who raise money for children to participate in sports activity. Our Leilehua Alumni Where are they now……….. Class of 85 Go Mules!!!!!! Mr. Robbie Tsue and Leilehua Band Members How as a Leilehua Grad are you giving back to our community? I’ve been fortunate enough to give back to the group that really influenced my approach on life “Leilehua High School Band”. I will forever be grateful to the late Mr. Keith Fukumoto (former band director) for the leadership skills and lifelong lessons throughout my four years at Leilehua. Band is not just about the music, as we know most will not be musicians but the multitasking, problem solving, dedication, planning, teamwork, and camaraderie are really just some of the valuable lessons learned. Both of my children are very active in band so as a parent I do my best to support all fundraisers and chaperone duties. My daughter is a senior, saxophone section leader, and band librarian. My son is also an Alumnus that returns from college during the summer to help the marching band. At times, I have tried to repair some of the 30 year old instruments for students to continue playing throughout the year. I also help design and fabricate many of the marching band props to cut costs. Students work hard at every practice learning these very complex shows and are well deserving of our support. Students are always grateful for the time and effort band boosters spend to support the program. It’s very rewarding to see my efforts appreciated by students with every “Thank You” and smile on each of their faces. Can you share one piece of advice that has helped you along the way with our current Leilehua students? Have “PRIDE” in your school, teachers, family, and most of all yourself.