Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Friends of WCMS,

Well into the second quarter of this school year, I want to express my

thanks for all those able to attend the recent Parent/Teacher

conferences. WCMS appreciates the opportunity to speak with the

parents/guardians as we form relationships benefiting our children.

Working together to build our children’s future provides the bond of

success for all.

The WCMS School Community Council approved the change of “free

dress Friday” to “uniforms every day of the week”. This change will

occur after coming back from Winter Break. This means your child will

need to wear a school T-shirt Monday to Friday. We realize this change

is in the middle of a school year and hope you can work with us for a

successful transition into the new uniform rule. If you need assistance,

please feel free to contact me at 338-6830, x102.

The Student Leadership team is working on an electronics guideline

document. Although in the first stages of development, students are

working to make a presentation to the staff on the pros and cons of

having electronics on campus before and after school. This would be

another change to the current WCMS rules which currently state no

electronics are allowed on campus at any time.

Hope you have a wonderful Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day.

Show your pride in being a “Minihune”.

Aloha,

Melissa Speetjens Principal

9555 Huakai Street Waimea, HI 96796 Phone: 338-6830

Waimea Canyon Middle School is ADA

accessible. Contact the school office to

request for accommodations to

participate in school events.

Report Cards

If you did not pay to have your child’s report cards mailed home, you can always submit stamped, self-addressed envelopes to the office and you will receive them in the mail. There are three quarters to go.

http://waimeaca.hidoe.us or http://www.waimeacanyonmiddleschool.us

To learn more about NCLB Public School Choice, please contact the Title

1 Coordinator at 338-6830, ext. 128

DATES TO REMEMBER

November 11 Veteran’s Day

No School

November 13 Europe Trip Info Mtg

In D102, 5:30 pm All those interested

are welcome

November 21 2

nd Qtr. Mid-Progress

Reports go home

November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break

December 10 Ukulele Concert

6:30-8:30

December 12 Band Concert

6:30-8:30

EVACUATION DRILL

NOTICE

We will be holding our

annual off campus

evacuation on Wednesday,

November 27th from 8:00

am - 9:30 am. We will be walking along Huakai Place,

crossing Waimea Canyon Drive and Makeke Road to our

primary evacuation site at Waimea High School's baseball

field. We apologize in advance for any temporary road

closures so we may move our students along safely to our

evacuation site.

7TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR UPDATE

Hui Nalu students should have all began their Science Fair experiments by now! In class, we have worked on using their gathered information to form their hypothesis. The hypothesis is their prediction on what they think will happen in their experiment with the different variables. This prediction is based on their research, observations, or prior knowledge. We also have worked on identifying the controls, variables, and number of trials in the students' experiments. Based on that, the students created a materials list and procedure for their experiment.

IMPORTANT REMINDER - Science Fair data is due no later than Thurs. 11/14 (for B day students) or Fri. 11/15 (for A day students)!! Students who do not have their data to show by the deadline will have to choose an alternate project to complete for a lower grade. . Please email Mrs. Yamagata at: lisa_yamagata@notes.k12.hi.us, or call 338-6830 x144, if you have any questions or concerns.

A great big MAHALO goes out to all the family and friends of Waimea Canyon Middle School who have been sending in old telephone books for our phone book recycling drive. Your support is wonderful! Keep sending those books in whenever you come across them. The collection continues until May.

A great big THANK YOU goes out to all the family and friends of Waimea Canyon Middle School who have

been clipping out ‘BoxTops for Education’ labels. We are slowly but surely making our way towards the $1,000.00 goal! So far your kokua has us at $645.00 – more than halfway there. The school will use the $1,000.00 to purchase technology items. This is an ongoing effort, so keep looking for those labels, cutting them out, and sending them to school!

EUROPE TRIP 2015

Last year, WCMS staff led a

group of 45 middle and high

school students and parents to

China through EF Tours. WCMS

is again planning to take a

group on an educational trip.

This time, students will be exploring Europe. During

the spring break in March 2015, the group will be

visiting Rome, London and Paris. While spearheaded

by WCMS staff, students and family from WHS are

invited to join this exciting adventure. An

informational meeting will be held on Wednesday,

November 13, 2013, at WCMS in

Mrs. Penny Shimomura's

room, D-102 at 5:30 pm. For

more information, you may

contact Mrs. Shimomura at

634-2177.

WCMS Library FYI

Need Science Fair Help? Creating Graphs Bibliographies?

Go to the Library website!

Go to our WCMS website: waimeaca.hidoe.us

Click on: Library

Go to the blue boxes: Science Fair & Bibliography Help

The Flu Clinic at Waimea Canyon Middle School has been completed for 2013-2014 school year. More than half of the students and staff participated in the clinic held on Tuesday, October 22nd in the school’s cafeteria.

With the help and support of everyone the flu clinic was a success! Thank you for your continued support each school year. The flu clinic was free and a great opportunity for students and staff to receive their flu vaccine. If your child was absent or didn’t have the opportunity, please contact your child’s physician.

For more information or concerns regarding the flu vaccine, please call Anita Applegate, School Health Aide at 338-6817, your child’s physician, the Department of Health Lihue Branch at 241-3387, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 1-800-232-4636.

Again, thank you for permitting your child to participate in the flu vaccination program at Waimea Canyon Middle School. It is important that your child stay safe and healthy!

Anita Applegate School Health Aide

Sugahara, Kylie Vea, Zyana Yamamoto, Ethan Yanos, Polo Jaylewel Grade 7 Aguinaldo, Brandie Agustinez, Rochel Mae Capuano, Kaelin Felix-Keamoai, Moanikealohilani Jensen, Maeve Kelekoma, Kiara Lacaden, Shyli Llapitan, Kharyl Miguel, Wendee Ramos, Kimberly Salomon, Kylea Sandal, Kaitlin Stevens, Kuuleialoha Grade 8 Agena, Corey Bagain, Jahleighcia Barrett, Madilyn Bisarra-Kaleiohi, Aliyah Broyles, Anna Chelius, Eosin Correa, Kari Daligdig, Danielle Davalos, Riley Ferrara, Sydnee Frasco, Brooke Hashimoto, Michael Higashi, Leilani Kauahi, Allysa Laysa, Jeryn Lomongo, Regis Lopez, Jessica Luis, Jana Miguel, Avery Mopas, Dennison Nakaula, Michelle Ochua, Joshua Owen, Rain Oyamot-Campos, Jayda Palacio, Kiarra Parubrub, Meighan Planas, Travis Ragus, Princess Kyla Ripley, Starlynn Ruiz, Kristine May Sakai, Sasha Shamblin, Makana Sustaita, Rachael Tomimoto, Kelsey

Honorable Mention GPA 3.0-3.49 (Bs and higher) Grade 6 Apilado, Kaysen Apo, Leiana Davis, Degan Itamura-Ishii, Chaden Malama, Joaquin O’Day, Cameron Kali-Palau, Jaymin Perpose, Joey Christian Ragragola, Nainoa Grade 7 Apuna, Qayjah Bermudez, Adrienne Kali-Bagaoisan, Mark Noda Jr, Wayne Saligumba, Kevin Serapio, Dawn Christine Grade 8 Acain, Tatiana Ramos, Jamescott

Principal’s List GPA 4.0

Grade 6 Gawaran, Julienne Kate Takemoto, Tyde Tsuchiya, Kaela Uri, Leslie

Grade 7 Albarado-Rita, Kaila Bostick, Samantha Franco, Dawson Funtanilla, Sara Kaauamo, Naomi Minia, Azea Yamauchi, Leiko

Grade 8 Kobayashi, Braden Penner, Ian Planas, Travis Sagucio, Taelor-Syara Satumba, Carla Mae

Honor Roll GPA 3.5-3.99 (Bs and higher)

Grade 6 Achuara, Macie Baise, Jack Batacan, Rhona Lei Batangan, Wendell Burton, Cori Caoagdan, Shannon Marc Cudanes, Jaszarae Curammeng, Quinn Dela Cruz, Jei Li Drake, Matthew Erakdrik, Roselinda Fernandez, Chyna Henriksen, Jas Ishikawa, Tori-Ann Jamorabon, Ian Ari Kaneakua-Yoshimoto, Jhayliyah Lim, Alyssa Monique Mecham, Ashley Nakaahiki, Naomi Numazawa-Pacanas, Kaiulani Ofisa, Kade Owen, River Papa, Krystal Ragocos, Kaysha Rowland, Vanessa Shamblin, Slater Snowden, Levi Soares, Maegan

Waimea Canyon Middle School

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