11-26-13

DAILY BULLETIN Tuesday,  November 25, 2013          Periods:  1-2-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

2014 Drug Free Assembly
Moanalua's got talent!!!  If you are interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly, attend an Informational meeting  tomorrow @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A.  For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho


Student Bus Transportation
Quarterly bus pass riders need to make their next payment for students transportation BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013 at the Administrative Office.  Students who fail to make their payment on time may be subject to interrupted bus service and will need to provide their own transportation.
* REMINDER: All riders must present a valid ID/bus pass each time to ride the bus *

There will be NO bus service on Make-Up Exam Days:  Thursday, December 19 & Friday, December 20
Bus Fares:  Coupons: $12.50 per sheet (10 coupons on a sheet)

                     Annual        Quarterly
Roundtrip    $270.00        $72.00
One-Way     $135.00        $36.00

All bus passes and coupons are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Please make check payable to: Department of Education- D. Chong

 Class:

 Clubs:

 Sports:

Varsity Tennis There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 3:00pm on the tennis courts for anyone interested in joining the varsity tennis team.- J. Kawachi

11-25-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Monday,  November 25, 2013          Periods:  1-2-3-4

 General Students and Teachers:

Class Advisors' Meeting

A meeting for the four class level advisors will be held today during lunch in the S.A. Room.

- S. Pang

Music Department Winter Concert Ticket Sales

Hey all you music lovers! If you haven't already heard, the Moanalua Music Department Winter Concert is just around the corner!  The concert will be on December 7th, 2013 at Pearl City Cultural Center.  General Audience Tickets will be available to purchase on Wednesday, November 27th at F101 five minutes after the second lunch bell.  Admission is $15.00.  Tickets are limited and they will sell out so don't forget!! - E. Seta

Peer Education
Hey Menes!  Argued with a friend?  Need someone to talk to?  Moanalua's very own peer educators are offering mediation sessions! Go down to Ms. Botelho's room in P11A to schedule an appointment.  They welcome you with open arms and are willing to listen. - W. Botelho

Word of the Day
Attention Students!  Today's vocabulary word of the day is CLANDESTINE.  It is an adjective meaning "done with secrecy or concealment".  For example:  The cat burglar's clandestine crimes were virtually unsolvable.  Stay tuned each morning for a new vocabulary word of the day.  A suggestion from the College and Career Center is to keep a list of these words to help you prepare for the ACT and SAT critical reading sections. - A. Ishida 

Student Bus Transportation

Quarterly bus pass riders need to make their next payment for students transportation BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013 at the Administration Office.  Students who fail to make their payment on time may be subject to interrupted bus service and will need to provide their own transportation.  Reminder:  All riders must present a valid ID/bus pass each time to ride the bus.

All bus passes and coupons are Non-refundable.  Please make check payable to Department of Education.

There will be no bus service on Make-up exam days:  Thursday, December 19 & Friday, December 20. 

Bus Fares:  Coupons: $12.50 per sheet (10 coupons on a sheet).

Roundtrip-Annual $270.00

Roundtrip-Quarterly $72.00

One-Way Annual $135.00

One-Way Quarterly $36.00 - D. Chong

 

 Class:

 Clubs:

 Sports:

Varsity Tennis

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 3:00pm on the tennis courts for anyone interested in joining the varsity tennis team.  - J. Kawachi

11-22-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Thursday, November 22, 2013          Periods: 4-HR-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Typhoon Haiyan
If you would like to donate to relief efforts for victims of last week's Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines, you may do so in three different ways.  You may either be on the lookout for SA Officers or AFROTC Cadets with large white buckets going around at lunch and just drop any donations in those buckets.  Or, there are yellow boxes in the SA Room, AFROTC Room or library where you can slip in a donation anonymously.  Finally, a mass collection with will be taken during Homeroom on Friday, November 22, where you may donate to your Senator at that time.  If you are donating by check, the check should be made out to:  AMERICAN RED CROSS.  Please help our friends in the Phillipines! - S. Pang 

Cafeteria Policy
According to the School Food Services Branch, everyone is allowed UP TO TWO DIFFERENT FRUITS with each meal purchased, and that means ONLY ONE BOX JUICE PER MEAL.  You may take one box juice and another kind of fruit.  If fruit juice is not served that day, you still need to take only one kind of fruit, or two different kinds.  Example:  one orange and one apple, not two oranges or two apples, only one banana, not two.  - M. Bernard-Reantaso

Word of the Day
Attention Students!  Today's vocabulary word of the day is EXASPERATION.  It is a noun meaning "state of being irritated, extremely annoyed."  For example, Mrs. oshiro sighed heavily and rolled her eyes, not hiding her exasperation.  Stay tuned each morning for a new vocabulary word of the day.  A suggestion from the College and Career Center is to keep a list of these words to help you prepare for the ACT and SAT critical reading sections. - A. Ishida

 Class:

 Clubs:

LEO Club Meeting
Hey LEOs, there will be a meeting on Friday, November 22 during lunch in H202. - C. Chavez

Creative Writing Club
Release the stories hidden in the recesses of your mind.  Let epic tales filled with danger, struggle, and poetic beauty flow from your pen.  Join the Creative Writing Club on November 22nd during tutorial to reveal the creativity that lies within.  - C. Hosokawa

 Sports:

11-21-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Thursday, November 21, 2013          Periods:  1-CAP-2-3

 General Students and Teachers:

SA Senate Meeting
An S.A. Meeting will be held today during lunch in the Library.  Senators, you should already have your Senate pass in your  possession from your Homeroom/CAP class to be able to take lunch out of the cafeteria.  The meeting will start promptly --10 minutes after the second lunch bell. -S. Pang

Typhoon Haiyan
If you would like to donate to relief efforts for victims of last week's Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines, you may do so in three different ways.  You may either be on the lookout for SA Officers or AFROTC Cadets with large white buckets going around at lunch and just drop any donations in those buckets.  Or, there are yellow boxes in the SA Room, AFROTC Room or library where you can slip in a donation anonymously.  Finally, a mass collection with will be taken during Homeroom on Friday, November 22, where you may donate to your Senator at that time.  If you are donating by check, the check should be made out to:  AMERICAN RED CROSS.  Please help our friends in the Phillipines! - S. Pang 

Cafeteria Policy
According to the School Food Services Branch, everyone is allowed UP TO TWO DIFFERENT FRUITS with each meal purchased, and that means ONLY ONE BOX JUICE PER MEAL.  You may take one box juice and another kind of fruit.  If fruit juice is not served that day, you still need to take only one kind of fruit, or two different kinds.  Example:  one orange and one apple, not two oranges or two apples, only one banana, not two.  - M. Bernard-Reantaso

Word of the Day
Attention Students!  Today's vocabulary word of the day is GREGARIOUS.  It is an adjective meaning "enjoying the company of others".  For example:  Mr. Kohara's gregarious personality makes him the favorite at any party. Stay tuned each morning for a new vocabulary word of the day.  A suggestion from the College and Career Center is to keep a list of these words to help you prepare for the ACT and SAT critical reading sections. - A. Ishida 

 Class:

 Clubs:

LEO Club Meeting
Hey LEOs, there will be a meeting on Friday, November 22 during lunch in H202. - C. Chavez

Creative Writing Club
Release the stories hidden in the recesses of your mind.  Let epic tales filled with danger, struggle, and poetic beauty flow from your pen.  Join the Creative Writing Club on November 22nd during tutorial to reveal the creativity that lies within.  - C. Hosokawa

 Sports:

11-18-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Monday, November 18, 2013          Periods:  1-2-3-4

 General Students and Teachers:

Club Picture Taking Tomorrow!
Good morning club members! Don't forget that MoHS club picture taking will be TOMORROW: Tuesday, November 19th, afterschool in MeneSquare. All clubs should attend, and pictures will be taken as soon as your club is ready. See you there!- C. SHEETS

Drug Free Assembly Auditions Info Meeting
Were you interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly? If so, an Informational meeting will be held on November 27th @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A. For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho

Turkeyball!
Turkeyball! It's a dodge ball competition to be held before school on November 25 and 26 in the gym. You must form your own team of 10 players which must consist of 5 males and 5 females with 1 female and 1 male each serving as substitute players. Teams can be made up of students from any grade. If interested, select a team captain who must then see Mr. Pang in the SA room for waiver forms and rules. Prizes will be given out to the winning team. A maximum of four teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Are you in? Or are you a turkey? - S. Pang

 Class:

 Clubs:

 Sports:

Boys Basketball
Anyone interested in joining the boys basketball team. Tryouts begin on Monday, November 18 at 5:30pm in the gym. You will need a copy of your pink clearance form in order to tryout.- J. Kawachi

11-15-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Friday, November 15, 2013          Periods:  4-HR-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Drug Free Assembly Audtions Info Meeting
Were you interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly? If so, an Informational meeting will be held on November 27th @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A. For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho
 
Friday, November 15, 2013
Talent Show
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
GYM

Mandatory. Students will showcase talents in singing and/or dancing in a school-wide competition. Student back-packs should be left in Pd. 4 classes before proceeding to the gym.

 8:25 - 8:30 Teachers' Opening 5 min.

8:30 - 8:40 Period 4/Bulletin 10 min.
8:40 - 8:55 Pass to Gym 15 min.
8:55 - 9:55 ASSEMBLY (Sit with HR) 60 min.
9:55 - 10:10 Recess 15 min.
10:10 - 10:15 Pass 5 min.
10:15 - 11:26 Period 4 71 min.
11:26 - 11:31 First Lunch 5 min.
11:31 - 12:06 Lunch 35 min.
12:06 - 12:11 Pass 5 min.
12:11 - 1:22 Period 5 71 min.
1:22 - 1:29 Pass 7 min.
1:29 - 2:40 Period 6 71 min. - S. Pang

Club Picture Taking This Tuesday!
Good morning club members! Don't forget that MoHS club picture taking will be next week: Tuesday, November 19th, afterschool in MeneSquare. All clubs should attend, and pictures will be taken as soon as your club is ready. See you there!- C. SHEETS

 Class:

 Clubs:

Science Club
If you were unable to make our last Science Club meeting, you can still pick-up permission forms for our Moanalua Valley hike and mangrove service project in M-104. If you are interested in going to Maui with us over Spring Break, you need to sign-up as soon as possible with Mr. Yoshioka or see him for more information. We will be staying at the Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley, and will be doing sightseeing and nature related service projects. We also need help at the Winter Craft Fair if you would like to volunteeer.- E. Yoshioka

Science Club Meeting
The Science Club Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17th, at lunch in M-104. We moved the date because of the Fall break. Pick-up permission forms for two very popular events: our annual Halloween Camp and Night Reef Walk at Kewalo Basin. See you there!- E. Yoshioka

Creative Writing Club
Release the stories hidden in the recesses of your mind. Let epic tales filled with danger, struggle, and poetic beauty flow from your pen. Join the Creative Writing Club on November 15th during lunch to reveal the creativity that lies within. - C. Hosokawa

 Sports:

Boys Basketball
Anyone interested in joining the boys basketball team. Tryouts begin on Monday, November 18 at 5:30pm in the gym. You will need a copy of your pink clearance form in order to tryout.- J. Kawachi

11-14-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Thursday, November 15, 2013          Periods:  4-HR-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Drug Free Assembly Audtions Info Meeting
Were you interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly? If so, an Informational meeting will be held on November 27th @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A. For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho
 
Friday, November 15, 2013
Talent Show
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
GYM

Mandatory. Students will showcase talents in singing and/or dancing in a school-wide competition. Student back-packs should be left in Pd. 4 classes before proceeding to the gym.

 8:25 - 8:30 Teachers' Opening 5 min.

8:30 - 8:40 Period 4/Bulletin 10 min.
8:40 - 8:55 Pass to Gym 15 min.
8:55 - 9:55 ASSEMBLY (Sit with HR) 60 min.
9:55 - 10:10 Recess 15 min.
10:10 - 10:15 Pass 5 min.
10:15 - 11:26 Period 4 71 min.
11:26 - 11:31 First Lunch 5 min.
11:31 - 12:06 Lunch 35 min.
12:06 - 12:11 Pass 5 min.
12:11 - 1:22 Period 5 71 min.
1:22 - 1:29 Pass 7 min.
1:29 - 2:40 Period 6 71 min. - S. Pang

Club Picture Taking This Tuesday!
Good morning club members! Don't forget that MoHS club picture taking will be next week: Tuesday, November 19th, afterschool in MeneSquare. All clubs should attend, and pictures will be taken as soon as your club is ready. See you there!- C. SHEETS

 Class:

 Clubs:

Science Club
If you were unable to make our last Science Club meeting, you can still pick-up permission forms for our Moanalua Valley hike and mangrove service project in M-104. If you are interested in going to Maui with us over Spring Break, you need to sign-up as soon as possible with Mr. Yoshioka or see him for more information. We will be staying at the Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley, and will be doing sightseeing and nature related service projects. We also need help at the Winter Craft Fair if you would like to volunteeer.- E. Yoshioka

Science Club Meeting
The Science Club Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17th, at lunch in M-104. We moved the date because of the Fall break. Pick-up permission forms for two very popular events: our annual Halloween Camp and Night Reef Walk at Kewalo Basin. See you there!- E. Yoshioka

Creative Writing Club
Release the stories hidden in the recesses of your mind. Let epic tales filled with danger, struggle, and poetic beauty flow from your pen. Join the Creative Writing Club on November 15th during lunch to reveal the creativity that lies within. - C. Hosokawa

 Sports:

Boys Basketball
Anyone interested in joining the boys basketball team. Tryouts begin on Monday, November 18 at 5:30pm in the gym. You will need a copy of your pink clearance form in order to tryout.- J. Kawachi

11-13-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Wednesday, November 13, 2013          Periods:  4-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Fall Food Drive
It's that time of year again! Moanalua has always been generous with food donations, and with the poor economy, even more people will be looking for assistance. You can do your share by bring canned foods, dry noodles or bags of rice to your homeroom between now and November 14. Also, monetary donations are accepted. Every fifty-cents will count as one item. Remember, you will be helping others less fortunate and, this is also a class competition! Bring your food donations to the back entrance of the library by the end of CAP on November 14. Pick-up will be right after CAP that day, so you MUST deliver donations before then.- S. Pang

 Class:

Senior Prom
Hey Seniors! Do you want to help make your senior prom memorable? If so, come to a general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5 minutes after the second lunch bell in I-201. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Arakawa.- S. Arakawa

 Clubs:

Science Club
If you were unable to make our last Science Club meeting, you can still pick-up permission forms for our Moanalua Valley hike and mangrove service project in M-104. If you are interested in going to Maui with us over Spring Break, you need to sign-up as soon as possible with Mr. Yoshioka or see him for more information. We will be staying at the Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley, and will be doing sightseeing and nature related service projects. We also need help at the Winter Craft Fair if you would like to volunteeer.- E. Yoshioka

 Sports:

11-12-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Tuesday, November 12, 2013          Periods:  1-2-3

 General Students and Teachers:

Fall Food Drive
It's that time of year again! Moanalua has always been generous with food donations, and with the poor economy, even more people will be looking for assistance. You can do your share by bring canned foods, dry noodles or bags of rice to your homeroom between now and November 14. Also, monetary donations are accepted. Every fifty-cents will count as one item. Remember, you will be helping others less fortunate and, this is also a class competition! Bring your food donations to the back entrance of the library by the end of CAP on November 14. Pick-up will be right after CAP that day, so you MUST deliver donations before then.- S. Pang

S.A. Executive Council Meeting
This is just a reminder to all S.A. Officers and class presidents that an Executive Council Meeting will be held today after school in the S.A. Room. Class presidents should have their hardcopy class reports ready to present and submit as well as an electronic version. If you are unable to attend, please send the next highest available officer.- S. Pang

Turkeyball!
Turkeyball! It's a dodge ball competition to be held before school on November 25 and 26 in the gym. You must form your own team of 10 players which must consist of 5 males and 5 females with 1 female and 1 male each serving as substitute players. Teams can be made up of students from any grade. If interested, select a team captain who must then see Mr. Pang in the SA room for waiver forms and rules. Prizes will be given out to the winning team. A maximum of four teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Are you in? Or are you a turkey? - S. Pang

Drug Free Assembly Auditions Info. Meeting
Were you interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly? If so, an Informational meeting will be held on November 27th @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A. For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho

Summer School Senior Project Final Boards
Final room assignments for the November 16 Senior Project Final Boards is posted outside room H 303. Participating seniors should reread the bright green instruction sheet for final details. Any student interested in watching the presentations, please be in your desired room before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Students who wish to volunteer as timekeepers or tech assistants should sign up with their class advisor. A training meeting for student volunteers will be held on Tuesday, November 12 in room H 303 during lunch.- L. Voss

 Class:

Senior Prom
Hey Seniors! Do you want to help make your senior prom memorable? If so, come to a general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5 minutes after the second lunch bell in I-201. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Arakawa.- S. Arakawa

 Clubs:

Science Club
If you were unable to make our last Science Club meeting, you can still pick-up permission forms for our Moanalua Valley hike and mangrove service project in M-104. If you are interested in going to Maui with us over Spring Break, you need to sign-up as soon as possible with Mr. Yoshioka or see him for more information. We will be staying at the Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley, and will be doing sightseeing and nature related service projects. We also need help at the Winter Craft Fair if you would like to volunteeer.- E. Yoshioka

 Sports:

11-8-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Friday, November 8, 2013          Periods:  4-HR-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Campus Beautification
This is just a reminder that the annual campus beautification effort will take place on Monday, November 11, 2013. This is a holiday so it should not be in the way of school. In order to participate, you must be a member of a participating organization, and your organization must already have a plan of what to do. Your advisor must also attend.- S. Pang
Campus Beautification
This is just a reminder that the annual campus beautification effort will take place on Monday, November 11, 2013. This is a holiday so it should not be in the way of school. In order to participate, you must be a member of a participating organization, and your organization must already have a plan of what to do. Your advisor must also attend.- S. Pang

Fall Food Drive
It's that time of year again! Moanalua has always been generous with food donations, and with the poor economy, even more people will be looking for assistance. You can do your share by bring canned foods, dry noodles or bags of rice to your homeroom between now and November 14. Also, monetary donations are accepted. Every fifty-cents will count as one item. Remember, you will be helping others less fortunate and, this is also a class competition! Bring your food donations to the back entrance of the library by the end of CAP on November 14. Pick-up will be right after CAP that day, so you MUST deliver donations before then.- S. Pang

Drug Free Assembly Informational Meeting
Were you interested in auditioning for the 2014 Drug Free Assembly? If so, an Informational meeting will be held on November 27th @ lunch in the pep room, P 11A. For more information, see Mrs. Botelho or one of the PEP Leaders.- W. Botelho

Summer School Senior Project Final Boards
Final room assignments for the November 16 Senior Project Final Boards is posted outside room H 303. Participating seniors should reread the bright green instruction sheet for final details. Any student interested in watching the presentations, please be in your desired room before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Students who wish to volunteer as timekeepers or tech assistants should sign up with their class advisor. A training meeting for student volunteers will be held on Tuesday, November 12 in room H 303 during lunch.- L. Voss

 Class:

Senior Prom
Hey Seniors! Do you want to help make your senior prom memorable? If so, come to a general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5 minutes after the second lunch bell in I-201. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Arakawa.- S. Arakawa

 Clubs:

Science Club
Tryouts will start on November 11 at 3:00pm on the soccer field. You must bring you pink clearance slip in order to participate.- J. Kawachi

 Sports:

Boys Soccer
Tryouts will start on November 11 at 3:00pm on the soccer field. You must bring you pink clearance slip in order to participate.- J. Kawachi

11-7-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Thursday, November 7, 2013          Periods:  1-CAP-2-3

 General Students and Teachers:

Campus Beautification
This is just a reminder that the annual campus beautification effort will take place on Monday, November 11, 2013. This is a holiday so it should not be in the way of school. In order to participate, you must be a member of a participating organization, and your organization must already have a plan of what to do. Your advisor must also attend.- S. Pang

 Class:

 Clubs:

 Sports:

Boys Soccer
Tryouts will start on November 11 at 3:00pm on the soccer field. You must bring you pink clearance slip in order to participate.- J. Kawachi
Varsity Softball
Conditioning for Varsity softball will begin next week. You will need your pink slip to participate, and conditioning is highly encouraged. Please see Coach Kris in H101 if you are interested. - S. Koyanagi

11-6-13

DAILY BULLETIN      Wednesday, November 6, 2013          Periods:  3-4-5-6

 General Students and Teachers:

Campus Beautification
This is just a reminder that the annual campus beautification effort will take place on Monday, November 11, 2013. This is a holiday so it should not be in the way of school. In order to participate, you must be a member of a participating organization, and your organization must already have a plan of what to do. Your advisor must also attend.- S. Pang

Fall Food Drive
It's that time of year again! Moanalua has always been generous with food donations, and with the poor economy, even more people will be looking for assistance. You can do your share by bring canned foods, dry noodles or bags of rice to your homeroom between now and November 14. Also, monetary donations are accepted. Every fifty-cents will count as one item. Remember, you will be helping others less fortunate and, this is also a class competition! Bring your food donations to the back entrance of the library by the end of CAP on November 14. Pick-up will be right after CAP that day, so you MUST deliver donations before then.- S. Pang

 Class:

Senior Prom
Hey Seniors! Do you want to help make your senior prom memorable? If so, come to a general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 minutes after the second lunch bell in I-201. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Arakawa.- C. Yoshizawa

 Clubs:

CALLED Christian Club
CALLED Christian Club is meeting today during lunch in R203!- L. Kiyono

 Sports:

Boys Soccer
There will be an informational meeting today at 2:30pm on the soccer bleachers.- J. Kawachi
Varsity Softball
Conditioning for Varsity softball will begin next week. You will need your pink slip to participate, and conditioning is highly encouraged. Please see Coach Kris in H101 if you are interested. - S. Koyanagi