New School Calendar For School Year 2009-2010

Dear Parents,
The Department of Education is currently considering a new school calendar for School Year 2009-2010 and is interested in receiving feedback from parents through the School Community Councils. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the survey below and return it to Sandee Bates at sbates58@hotmail.com with "Parent Survey" in the subject line. The feedback will be collated and shared with our school's SCC so that this group can make a recommendation on behalf of our school. (By the way, our school is going to participate in a heat abatement project that will provide some relief to the hottest portables on campus.) Thank you, responses would be appreciated by Monday, March 10th.
Lisa DeLong
Principal

Please respond to each survey statement using the following scale.
1= I really disagree with this statement and it should NOT be a consideration.
2= I do not think this is accurate.
3= No feelings or thoughts one way or another.
4= I think this is probably true.
5= I really think this is true and should be considered.
Simply reply with the survey statement number followed by the scale number.
Example: Statement 1 : 3
(Meaning no feelings or thought one way or another.)

Survey statements for consideration:
1. We believe it is important to end the 1st semester prior to the beginning of the Winter Break.
2. We believe a two (2) week winter break is sufficient.
3. We believe a longer summer break will better allow students, teachers, and the school community to rejuvenate for the next school year and pursue additional training and coursework.
4. We believe the current school calendar (1-3-2) provides enough time for students and teachers to attend summer coursework.
5. We do not believe any change in the school calendar will remove the need for air conditioning in some classrooms.
6. The 1-3-2 calendar is best. (1 week fall break, 3 week winter break, 2 week spring break)
7. The 1-2-2- calendar is best. (1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, 2 week spring break)
Please provide any clarifying comments if any at this time.

Internship For Native Hawaiian College Students

Hands-on training in Early Childhood Education in Ko'olauloa from Na Kamalei - KEEP. Flexible terms and $500 stipend. Application packets available via email: anaproject@hawaii.rr.com, or telephone at 237-8504 or in the College & Career Center.

Kahuku, Punahou shine

Riding out an emotional wave that carried them through the season, Kahuku ran away with its fourth Chevron /Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Girls Wrestling Championship in seven years yesterday at Blaisdell Arena.

More on the story at the Honolulu Advertiser
For complete results, visit the OIA Sports website

Senior Tiles

Seniors lets go! Time is ticking and we need to get our Senior tiles done. Please go see Mrs. Baranaba in W-101 as soon as possible. Keep in mind that no matter how many tiles we have they are still going up the second week of Spring Break. So lets go! The tiles have to be done before Spring Break gets here.
- N. Blevins

Getting Ready for Prom...

Boys need tuxedos? Girls need flowers? We have our own flower and tuxedo place right here in Kahuku! Please contact Aunty Liz at 293-8172 and she would be glad to service you. Also keep in mind that for every tuxedo that is ordered from her $10 will be given to Kahuku Project Grad 2008. So please support and at the same time get your things done for prom.
- N. Blevins

Intermediate Intramural Valleyball Is Back

Attention all intermediate Intramural volleyball players. Those who had signed up on teams from last semester, we will continue the tournament next week on Monday March 4 at front lawn back of Q building during intermediate lunch. I will continue with the schedule from last year and will post who will be playing in the cafe. Team 2 v. 4; Team 5 v. 7 on Monday; Tuesday- Team 6 v. 8, Team 1 v. 4; Wed. no games; Thursday -Team 3 v. 2, Team 5 v. 8; Friday-Team 6 v. 7. Quarter finals will be announced for following week.
- J. Moeai

Congratulations History Day Winners

Congratulations to all of the History Day winners for Intermediate and High School Divisions. Just an observation; of the 16 high school students going on to the state competition, 11 of them have been members of the band or choir here at KHIS. I guess music DOES make you smart! (It also helps when you've got great history teachers!!!
- E. Kammerer