Bringing Home Medals

Parent-Student Newsletter of Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School

Navigator News

Inside this

issue:

Peace March &

Student Essays

2

Black History

Month through

books

2

Sweethearts &

Heroes

3

AVID 3

Valentines Dance 3

Calendar 4

School

Announcements

4

February 4, 2016 Volume 2, Issue 6

Special points of

interest:

MLK jr. Day Peace

March and Student

Essays

Valentines Dance is

coming up

Waikoloa School’s Track & Field Team made a huge

impression at their first Track Meet last weekend!

They brought 17 medals home to Waikoloa and are

so proud of it! Congratulations to all winners and

participants! Cheer them on at their next meet,

February 20th at Konawaena High School Track

Field, starting at 9am.

200m dash 3rd place William Lentz

100m dash 2nd place Kaiah Kidani

100m dash 3rd place JD Grimes

200m dash 2nd place Kaiah Kidani

1200m run 3rd place Adam Foster

400m run 2nd place Adrienne Picadura

400m run 3rd place Caroline Betlach

1200m run 1st place Lila Christensen

Standing Jump 3rd place Sakura Kelly

Standing Jump 1st place Natalie Garana

50m dash 1st place Natalie Garana

400m dash 2nd place Sakura Kelly

70m dash 3rd place Natalie Garana

4 x 50 2nd place Reigan Kidani

Kekai Lansdale

Nohea Lansdale

Hailey Baldos

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students participated in a peace march around

campus, which followed student presentations. Each grade level selected representatives

to read an essay aloud about what peace means to them. Every writer and presenter did a

great job, leaving everyone filled with hope and peace on their hearts.

Celebrating Peace and Equality on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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“The future is

held in kids

like us that

can really

change the

world”

-Caroline

Bethlach, gr.4

There are many meanings for peace, but here’s mine!

Peace is working together as a team, an agreement be-

tween two people in an argument, or two countries at war.

We need a world where fighting is no more, where we are

not at war.

We need a place where people can stay safe, a place that

doesn’t care about your race or religion. People say that we

will never have world peace, but they are wrong. The future

is not here yet, so there is no telling what will come. But I

know one thing, the future is held in kids like us that can

really change the world.

Caroline Betlach, 4th grade

Martin Luther King Junior was a great man. He was black. Back when he was alive, there were

many problems for black people. They had to sit in the back and if the bus was full, they had to

stand up. They didn't have the best playgrounds either. But because of Martin Luther King the

world has become fairer for everyone.

Georgia Kasameyer, 1st grade Peace is a joyful thing to have.

It sparkles like a star and shines like a diamond.

Peace means kindness, and joy, and love.

Peace can mean a lot of things.

To me peace makes me think of a kind heart.

What does peace mean to you?

Kenyan Kidani, 3rd grade

Peace means harmony among citizens, states,

and countries, giving each other privacy while

being respectful. Being free from disturbance

and war. Peace is a word with no room for con-

flict. But the true meaning of peace is, truce, no

more violence, because we all deserve a violence

-free world.

Kailani Clark, 4th grade

During the month of February, we are celebrating Black History Month in the library by highlighting biographies of famous African-Americans and celebrating the works of notable Afri-can-American authors and illustrators. Rosa, the Caldecott Honor book by Nikki Giovanni tells the story of Rosa Parks and her single act of bravery that sparked the bus boycott in Montgom-ery, Alabama. The pursuit of freedom is explored in Carole Weatherford’s book Moses that fol-lows Harriet Tubman on her very first trip north. Students will also explore the illustrations of Donald Crews in his works School Bus, Flying, and the biographical Bigmama’s. Kwame Alexan-der’s Newberry Award winning book The Crossover has been a big hit among the upper elemen-

tary students. This novel in poetry tells the story of twin middle school basketball stars Jordan and Josh who are beginning to develop their own identities separate from each

other. These and many more works both written by and about African-Americans can be found at the Waikoloa School Library.

Waikoloa School Library Hours 7:45 - 4:00 Monday, 7:45 - 3:00 T-F (closed at 1:00 on Wed.)

Ms. Bottoms, Waikoloa School Librarian

In December, Waikoloa School

had a guest speaker from the

non-profit outreach group,

Sweethearts & Heroes. The

founder, Tom Murphy, was on

an explorative vacation from

the east coast and wanted to

take the visiting opportunity to

reach some middle school stu-

dents with his message against

bullying. Rather than taking

the “don’t bully” approach, his

angle resonated more relatable

and the middle school stu-

dents loved the presentation. Because of

school time constraints, Mr. Murphy’s

otherwise 85 minute presentation need-

ed to be cut down to 45 minutes, which

only left the students wanting MORE.

Now we are happy to say that they will

be getting more, when Mr. Murphy

returns to Hawaii at the end of the

month. Visit sweet-

heartsandheroes.org to learn

more about the lives they’ve

touched, and possibly even

saved. There are also resources

for parents on the website, to

help carry the lessons home,

making the most impact on our

children’s lives.

Sweethearts and Heroes

What AVID is…

AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual De-termination

AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades K-3 and 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.

AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.

AVID levels playing field for minority, rural, low-income, and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.

AVID is for ALL students, but it targets those in the academic middle.

AVID is implemented schoolwide and districtwide.

AVID starts in Kindergarten to prepare students for the track that AVID will begin once the students enter fourth grade. The AVID Elementary philosophy has vision, purpose, and objectives.

AVID Elementary in a nutshell:

Vision

Establish an enriching, motivating, empowering environment in which all students develop a growth mindset toward learning.

Purpose

Provide all students with fundamental skills to promote academic suc-cess, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy as they begin their educational jour-ney.

AVID is incorporated in many levels at Waikoloa School, and AVID strate-gies benefit the success of our students. Keep an eye out for more infor-mation in each Navigator News.

A.V.I.D : What is it?

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Friday, February 12

5:30 to 7:00 Elementary

7:30 to 9:00 Middle School

In the School Cafeteria

$5 Admission

DJ Eric

Drinks and Concessions will be sold (to benefit

Waikoloa School Newbery Quizbowl Team)

Middle School Arrive NO later than 7:45

Elementary NO later than 5:45

Doors remain closed until the dance ends

ONLY Waikoloa students can attend

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are

evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

- Albert Einstein

February 4 - Middle School mid-quarter progress reports go home.

February 6 - Cherry Blossom Festival in Waimea

February 8 - 8th graders visit Kealakehe High School

February 12 - Red & Pink Day—Wear Valentines Colors!

February 12 - Valentines Dance in the Plex 5:30—7:30 Elementary.

7:45—9:45 Middle School (page 3 for more details)

February 15 - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)

February 20 - Track Meet : Konawaena High School 9am

February 22 & 23 - Spring Portraits (select pose, but pay no money up

front) Monday 22nd: Grades 1, 2, 5. Tuesday 23rd: grades 3,4,

& PreK. Middle School will take photos during their Social Stud-

ies Class

March 2 - Read Across America Day (Dr.Seuss’ Birthday)

March 3 - PTSA Meeting 8:00 in library computer lab

March 3 - Parent Night hosted by 2nd and 3rd grade. 5:30—6:30 in the plex.

March 15 - Last day of the 3rd quarter

March 29 - Students return to school

Navigator News Waikoloa Elementary and Middle

School

Student/Parent Newsletter

Contact: Lyn Campogan PCNC

Phone : 883-6808 ext. 283

Email:

lynette_campogan@notes.k12.hi.us

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All Students need to leave campus right after school, unless participat-

ing in an after-school program.

The 7:55 bell in the morning signals the start of day. All students need

to make their way to class, and all parents should leave. Students

should be in their seats ready to learn before the 8:00 tardy bell rings.

All students not in class at the 8:00 bell are considered tardy and will

need to check in at the main office.

The lower entrance on Ho’oko street is open to foot traffic for pick up

and drop offs. Be sure to not block the gate or any fire zone. Be mind-

ful of all NO PARKING signs.

Pre-orders for Waikoloa School pride shirts will begin soon. Keep an

eye out for the order form.

The PTSA is continuously selling solar lanterns to help raise money for

their “Cool our Keiki” Air Conditioning fundraising initiative.

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