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Sunday, December 12, 2010

AM News Monday, Dec 13

EVERYONE:
WINTER ASSEMBLY IS THURSDAY, DEC. 16 ON BELL SCHEDULE #2 (1:10 - 2:20)

The library will be closed during lunch time on Monday, December 13 due to the PSAT distribution and presentation scheduled by the Counselors. 1/2

ALL STUDENTS:
Welcome to Semester One Exam Week 2010!  As you know, teachers will be assessing your learning and growth over the 2 nd  quarter and 1 st  semester.  Your grades can be substantially  boosted by:
    *                Putting forth both time and effort in studying, reviewing, or finishing up projects.
    •      Getting a good night’s sleep each night, and eating a good breakfast each day.
    •      Coming to class both on time and prepared.
    •      Maintaining both your focus and interest levels through this last week.
    •      Taking out a little time each day to relax, breathe and exercise.
    •      Doing your part to maintain an orderly and studious environment around campus so that      all Kapaa High students can excel.

Your teachers and the staff want to encourage and support you to do your best during this important week. Make us proud in your studies and grades: GO KAPPA HIGH WARRIORS!


All Talent Show Participants; rehearsal for the Winter Assembly/Talent Show will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15th at 7:30pm in the gym.  

Winter Ball Court will be having rehearsal on Wednesday, Dec. 15th during lunch in the gym.  Be on time!

All Student Council members, set up for the Winter Assembly will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 pm in the gym.  Everyone be there and on time!

IMPORTANT INFOMATION ON REGISTRATION (2011-2012):
Any student who is not ready to turn in their registration form on Friday, December 3rd can do so from December 6- December 10 at the Counseling Office during non-classroom time only. These forms will be stamped "LATE" and processed after the completed forms.  No guarantees on course selection for the "LATE" forms.

Those who turn in incomplete forms - the Counselors and /or Registrar will complete your schedule.  You will be placed in whatever is available.

Those who do not turn in a registration form   by December 10 - the Counselors and/or Registrar will make your schedule.  You will be placed in whatever is available.
The cafeteria will not be accepting verbal numbers though out the school year. You need to have your ID present to pick up a meal. Please check with the Front Office or a cashier about your balance.  If you have no money, your meal will have to be returned.  If not, you will be reported to our police officer for theft.
Students without an ID card may purchase a replacement card for $5.00 at the Front Office during recess. New students and students who have not yet taken a picture during your freshman year here, may report to the Front Office on Wednesdays during morning recess. All students will be given a temporary meal pass until your ID card is ready.
SENIORS :
Attention Seniors: please read and sign your senior contracts with your parents and turn in the second page to the main office by Thursday, December 16. As long as you are planning on walking, you must live by the senior contract, signed or not. The contracts go into affect when the 3rd quarter begins, Jan. 5, 2011.

Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen:
The PSAT resutls are in.  If you took it  back  in October  here on our campus, come by to pick up your results and listen to the presentation.  It has been scheduled for Monday, December 13 during lunchtime in the library.  Please be prompt, so we can cover everything we need to do with you.   If you are not able to pick up your results at that time, you can pick it up from the Counseling Office during lunch time only on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16. 1/2

CLUBS:
Spanish Club will be selling candy canes to give to your Friends and Teachers next week. Please come to the table in the court yard this Thursday and Friday to sign up to send a candy cane to a Teacher and Classmate. They may be anonymously sent. Cost $1.00 per candy cane. To be delivered Thursday before Christmas Vacation.  You may also fill out a form in Mrs. Rapozo (D202) or Ms. Verzosa's (P148) classroom during lunch and recess. Help support our club and do something nice for someone or everyone.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

AM News Monday, Nov 29th

NO NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY-NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Congratulations – JROTC
Last Saturday, the JROTC Adventure Team competed in the Baldwin Triathlon on Maui. They was a total of 23 teams in the competition.  We earned the third place trophy in two categories:  the all male team and mixed male/female team.  The competition events were the obstacle course, swim relay and two mile run.  The following cadets made-up the all male team: Joe Blair, Kleiff Pascual, Kyle Jimenez, and Christian Perdue and the mixed team consisted of Jonah Plemer, Jennifer Mata, Shawna Duhigg, and Jameson Macadamia. Congratulations to the JROTC Adventure Team for bringing home some hardware and representing yourselves, your families, the Army JROTC program and Kapa’a High School with great pride.  Hooah!  1/3

ALL STUDENTS:
Winter Ball payments and contracts have been extended to Wednesday, Dec. 1.  

Congratulations to the 2010 Winter Court:  There will be a court meeting Wednesday (tomorrow) during lunch in the SAC room.

King - Max Goode                                      Queen Finalists in alphabetical order:
1st Runner Up - Jonathan Caspillo                  Tatiana Dykehouse
                                                                      Lauren Pang
                                                                      Christen Wilson

12th Grade Rep. - Sheigh Yap                    11th Grade Rep. - Kristel Guino
10th Grade Rep. - Evangeline Cook            9th Grade Rep. - Sierra Shigematsu

Talent Show
There will be a meeting for all talent show participants on Thursday, Dec. 2 during lunch in the SAC room.

CLUBS:
Spanish Club on Monday November 29th at lunch. $10 dues are now due. Meeting in P148, Senora Verzosa's class room.

ATHLETICS:
There will be a Girls Volleyball Meeting on Monday, November 29 at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Morishita's room, P15.  Please be prompt. 1/3

Baseball Players. Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185).  Training starts 11/22 M-W-F 3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout.  See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

AM News Wednesday, Nov 24

JROTC IN THE NEWS
Last Saturday, the JROTC Adventure Team competed in the Baldwin Triathlon on Maui. They was a total of 23 teams in the competition.  We earned the third place trophy in two categories:  the all male team and mixed male/female team.  The competition events were the obstacle course, swim relay and two mile run.  The following cadets made-up the all male team: Joe Blair, Kleiff Pascual, Kyle Jimenez, and Christian Perdue and the mixed team consisted of Jonah Plemer, Jennifer Mata, Shawna Duhigg, and Jameson Macadamia. Congratulations to the JROTC Adventure Team for bringing home some hardware and representing yourselves, your families, the Army JROTC program and Kapa’a High School with great pride.  Hooah!  1/3

ALL STUDENTS:
Winter Ball payments and contracts have been extended to Wednesday, Dec. 1.  

Congratulations to the 2010 Winter Court:  There will be a court meeting Wednesday (tomorrow) during lunch in the SAC room.

King - Max Goode                                      Queen Finalists in alphabetical order:
1st Runner Up - Jonathan Caspillo           Tatiana Dykehouse
                                                                      Lauren Pang
                                                                      Christen Wilson

12th Grade Rep. - Sheigh Yap                    11th Grade Rep. - Kristel Guino
10th Grade Rep. - Evangeline Cook            9th Grade Rep. - Sierra Shigematsu

There will be a meeting for all talent show participants on Thursday, Dec. 2 during lunch in the SAC room.

SENIORS:
Seniors interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa next school year  - You should be attending the Manoa Experience scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at the Kauai Beach Resort from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.  Discover the many opportunities that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer.  Hear an overview of the university, presentations on admissions, financial aid, and residential life and insights from a faculty member and a current student.  They need an accurate count of how many people will be attending, so if you are planning to attend this event, you need to RSVP by November 17.  See your counselor for the website and information to provide.

Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Just  a reminder about Registration  -  1) keep working on your registration form, 2) get the necessary signatures, 3) choose wisely, 4) make an appointment with your counselor for advising as needed, and 5) make sure your form is complete before turning it in to your period 1 teacher. 2/3

CLUBS:
Spanish Club on Monday November 29th at lunch. $10 dues are now due. Meeting in P148, Senora Verzosa's class room.

ATHLETICS:
There will be a Girls Volleyball Meeting on Monday, November 29 at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Morishita's room, P15.  Please be prompt. 1/3

Baseball Players.  
Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185).  Training starts 11/22 M-W-F 3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout.  See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Monday, November 22, 2010

AM News Tuesday, Nov 23

STUDENTS:
HOSA Meeting today Tuesday, during lunch in room S107. You will be getting the packet for the HOSA conference and signing up for fundraiser so don't miss it.

Nov.22 Winter Ball Contracts and Payments are being collected at Mrs. Watanabes office (STDNT CNTR). Payments are $45.00 per person (CASH ONLY).

SENIORS:
Seniors interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa next school year - You should be attending the Manoa Experience scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at the Kauai Beach Resort from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Discover the many opportunities that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer. Hear an overview of the university, presentations on admissions, financial aid, and residential life and insights from a faculty member and a current student. They need an accurate count of how many people will be attending, so if you are planning to attend this event, you need to RSVP by November 17. See your counselor for the website and information to provide.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Just a reminder about Registration - 1) keep working on your registration form, 2) get the necessary signatures, 3) choose wisely, 4) make an appointment with your counselor for advising as needed, and 5) make sure your form is complete before turning it in to your period 1 teacher.
CLUBS:
November 22, 2010, MONDAY SPANISH CLUB MEETING AT LUNCH. PLEASE PAY DUES ($10) TODAY.MEETING IN P148 Vamanos.

ATHLETICS:
There will be a Girls Volleyball Meeting on Monday, November 29 at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Morishita's room, P15. Please be prompt.
Baseball Players. Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185). Training starts 11/22 M-W-F 3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout. See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

AM News Thursday Nov 18

EVERYONE:
FIRST Lego Competition: The Annual FIRST Lego competition will be held this Saturday, Nov. 20th 8 - 3:00 p.m. at Wilcox Elementary School. Teams from our elementary and middle schools will be competing for top awards and berths into the State FIRST Lego Competition on Oahu. This event is sponsored in partnership with the Kauai Economic Development Board and the Kauai Complex Area. Great to see what students are able to create as they'll be entering high school in a few short years!

STUDENTS:
Winter Court Elections voting will be today Thursday Nov.18 during 1 st period (Wishing all of you the best of luck).

Nov. 15-22 Winter Ball Contracts and Payments are being collected at Mrs. Watanabes office (STDNT CNTR). Payments are $45.00 per person (CASH ONLY).

SENIORS:
Seniors interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa next school year - You should be attending the Manoa Experience scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at the Kauai Beach Resort from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Discover the many opportunities that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer. Hear an overview of the university, presentations on admissions, financial aid, and residential life and insights from a faculty member and a current student. They need an accurate count of how many people will be attending, so if you are planning to attend this event, you need to RSVP by November 17. See your counselor for the website and information to provide.

Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Just a reminder about Registration - 1) keep working on your registration form, 2) get the necessary signatures, 3) choose wisely, 4) make an appointment with your counselor for advising as needed, and 5) make sure your form is complete before turning it in to your period 1 teacher. 1/3

ATHLETICS:
Baseball Players. Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185). Training starts 11/22 M-W-F 3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout. See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

AM News Wednesday, Nov 17

NO NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY –NOVEMBER 17, 2010


EVERYONE:
FIRST Lego Competition: The Annual FIRST Lego competition will be held this Saturday, Nov. 20th 8 - 3:00 p.m. at Wilcox Elementary School. Teams from our elementary and middle schools will be competing for top awards and berths into the State FIRST Lego Competition on Oahu. This event is sponsored in partnership with the Kauai Economic Development Board and the Kauai Complex Area. Great to see what students are able to create as they'll be entering high school in a few short years!

STUDENTS:
Winter Court Elections will change to Thursday Nov.18 instead of Tuesday Nov16. (SORRY). Wishing all of you the best of luck.

Nov. 15-22 Winter Ball Contracts and Payments are being collected at Mrs. Watanabes office (STDNT CNTR). Payments are $45.00 per person (CASH ONLY).

SENIORS:
Seniors interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa next school year - You should be attending the Manoa Experience scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at the Kauai Beach Resort from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Discover the many opportunities that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer. Hear an overview of the university, presentations on admissions, financial aid, and residential life and insights from a faculty member and a current student. They need an accurate count of how many people will be attending, so if you are planning to attend this event, you need to RSVP by November 17. See your counselor for the website and information to provide.

Seniors should come in to the counselor's office to check out the college scholarship drawer.

Athletics :
Baseball Players. Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185). Training starts 11/22 M-W-F 3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout. See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Are you interested in joining a Bowling League come to Mrs. Makanani’s rm. A15 on Tue.16 during morning recess.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

AM News Tuesday, Nov 16

EVERYONE:
FIRST Lego Competition:
     The Annual FIRST Lego competition will be held this Saturday, Nov. 20th 8 - 3:00 p.m. at Wilcox Elementary School.  Teams from our elementary and middle schools will be competing for top awards and berths into the State FIRST Lego Competition on Oahu.  This event is sponsored in partnership with the Kauai Economic Development Board and the Kauai Complex Area.   Great to see what students are able to create as they'll be entering high school in a few short years!    
STUDENTS:
Winter Court Elections will change to THURDAY,NOV. 18th instead of TUESDAY, NOV 16 (SORRY ).  Wishing all of you the best of luck.

Nov. 15-22 Winter Ball Contracts and Payments are being collected at Mrs. Watanabes office (STDNT CNTR). Payments are $45.00 per person (CASH ONLY).

SENIORS:
Seniors interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa next school year
  -  You should be attending the Manoa Experience scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at the Kauai Beach Resort from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.  Discover the many opportunities that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer.  Hear an overview of the university, presentations on admissions, financial aid, and residential life and insights from a faculty member and a current student.  They need an accurate count of how many people will be attending, so if you are planning to attend this event, you need to RSVP by November 17.  See your counselor for the website and information to provide.

Senior group photo will be taken TODAY Tues. Nov. 16 during lunch in the gym.  Signs should be NO LARGER THAN 24" by 36".  Anything deemed inappropriate in size, language, or material will be confiscated by myself or administration.
Seniors should come in to the counselor's office to check out the college scholarship drawer.
ATHLETICS: Baseball Players.  Baseball sign-ups now thru 11/30 in Mr. Kitamura's room (P-185).  Training starts 11/22 M-W-F  3:00-5:00pm, Physical Form & Consent Form required to workout.  See Mr. Kitamura for more info.

Are you interested in joining a Bowling League come to Mrs. Makanani’s rm. A15 on Tue.16 during morning recess.