OUR MISSION at

Leilehua High School is to provide our students with quality educational services in a secure and nurturing environment. Fulfilling our mission will enable our students to be informed and responsible citizens, capable of participating successfully in a global society.

Administration

Principal:

Mr. Jason Nakamoto

Vice-Principals:

Ms. Laurie Pe’a

Ms. Shawna Ortogero

Mrs. Jennifer Okuma

Mr. Patrick Wetzel

School Services Assistant:

Mrs. Melody Kurisu

Mr. Nolan Tokuda

Athletic Director:

Mr. James Toyota

Directors of Curriculum:

Mr. Kerry Kawamura

Mrs. Tisha Yamasaki

Registrar:

Ms. Dion Cabalce

1515 California Avenue

Wahiawa, HI 96786

Phone: 305-3000

Fax: 622-6554

November 2015 Volume 16 Issue 4

An Official Publication for the Parents, Teachers, and Community of Leilehua High School, a recognized Blue Ribbon Award School of Excellence, fully accredited by WASC.

Principal Letter…………………………… School Texting Information Office Reminder………………………… Federal Survey Cards

Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 4-5 Pg 6-8

Water Conservation…………………….,, Pg 9 Hunter’s Education…………………….. Pg 10 Leilehua Staff……………………………. 2nds at Leilehua.………………………… New App………………………………….

Pg 11 Pg 12 Pg 13

Library …………………………………… Pg 14 INight……………………………………… Prevent Sexual Violence.

Pg. 15 Pg 16

Getting First Job ………………………… Pg 17 Drivers Ed ……………………………….. Pg18-19 Blood Drive………………………………. Pg. 20

PTSO……………. ………………………. Pg21-22

Deca Scholarship……………………….. Pg23-25 ACT/SAT…………………………………… Pg26-28 Tutoring…………..………………………. Pg29-31 Leadership Humility Service…………….. Pg. 32

Mark Your Calendars!

LHS Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm 3rd Quarter: January 7th to March 15, 2016

3rd Quarter Bus Payments due Now

4th Quarter Bus Payments due March 15

Student’s fees can be paid in the front office.

Please note all fees must be paid to participate in after school activities. Checks can be made

out to Leilehua High School

Lunch payments can be paid in the front office, you must deposit money by first recess

to have money available same day

Giving back to our community

The National Honor Society students volunteer to help Surf the Nations in

Wahiawa to sort and hand out food to the homeless and the less fortunate

families in our community.

www.leilehua.k12.hi.us

Sent from my iPhone

Dear Leilehua Families,

Happy Holidays! During the next few weeks, I hope everyone will have the opportunity to spend

some time with family and friends. Please have fun and be safe during the Winter Break. School

will resume on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

The second semester is filled with many events and activities. Please make sure obligations are

taken care of to ensure your child or children are able to participate in the events and

activities. For an updated status of obligations, please contact the front office at 305-3000.

The PV canopy project is nearly complete and we are excited to have our front parking lot back.

That means we welcome back 2nds at Leilehua. Some of the finest food trucks and vendors on

the island will be on campus to service the Wahiawa community. It is our attempt to encourage

people to come to campus and further support the importance of family, friends, and creating

lasting experiences. We plan to continue this event every 2nd Friday of the month. 2nds at

Leilehua will be on held on January 8, 2016, from 4-8pm in our front parking lot. Hope to see you

there.

Finally, please help us continue to communicate the importance of promptness to your children.

It is very important for them to be in class on time and complete all assignments in a timely

manner.

Thank you for your continued support. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Happy Holiday

Season and a Happy New Year!

Mr. Nakamoto

Just a Friendly Reminder

We all love to share birthdays and holidays with our family and surprise our students at school with special gifts, but please remember that the office is not allowed to accept balloons, flowers, edibles or baked goods for a student.

We thank you for your cooperation!!

OFF-CAMPUS PASS / EARLY RELEASE

Any request to leave campus must be made in writing and submitted to the school office before the school day begins. Requests by a parent/legal guardian must include the following information: *student’s legal name, *home telephone number, *phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached, *date/time for release, reason for release, *time student will return to school (if applicable). IF NO REQUEST IS MADE BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS, AUTHORIZED PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT FOR RELEASE. The student is responsible for presenting his/her off-campus pass to his/her teachers on the following school day. Students found off campus without a valid off-campus pass are subject to arrest for truancy.

DOE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Hawaii State Department of Education (HSDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts. Please direct inquiries regarding HSDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows:

Section 504 inquiries Section 504 Education Specialist Comprehensive Student Support Services Hawaii State Department

of Education 475 22"d Avenue, Building 302, Room 204

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 305-9787 or relay

Title VI. Title IX. ADA. And other inquiries Director

Civil Rights Compliance Office Hawaii State Department of Education P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 (808) 586-3322 or relay

FEDERAL SURVEY CARDS

Aloha Families, Thank you for getting your Federal Survey Cards completed and returned to your child's teacher! If you have not already completed and returned your Federal Survey Card, please complete information and have your child return it to their Period 2 teacher. A card must be completed for every student that attends a public school in Hawaii. For our Army families that have not completed and returned your Federal Survey Card, please view the following letter from Major General Flynn regarding the completion of Federal Survey Cards. Also attached is a listing of US Army Hawaii Addresses for your reference to assist you in completing your Federal Survey Card.

Thank you, Leilehua High School Administration

Interested in hunting in Hawaii or conservation issues? FREE class will be offered

at Leilehua High School once again!!!

Due to the success of previous years and the continuing growing interest from

our students, families, faculty and staff, the Department of Land and Natural

Resources, Hunter's Education Program will be again presenting a SPECIAL 2

day Hunter's Ed class @ Leilehua High School on February 12 (Friday 5:45-10pm)

and February 13 (Saturday 7:45am-5pm). By having it here at LHS we are

offering the class to our students, their families, and our faculty/staff.

Surrounding communities will also be able to sign-up for this class.

Sign-up and requirements: 1) in person, please bring picture ID to Mrs. Ogura at

HH101 by February 1st; 2) students who attend LHS and are under 18 years old,

need signed permission form (p/u from HH101); 3) call or e-mail Mrs. Arlene

Ogura at arlene_ogura@notes.k12.hi.us / 305-3083; 4) all participants must be

at least 10 years old and need to commit to both days, and lastly; 5) must

take a test at the end of the 2nd day to earn certificate.

These classes offered from the State are usually very difficult to sign-up for and

close quickly due to the limited number of available spots. We are very

fortunate to provide this service to our school community, please take

advantage of this opportunity if interested. Space is LIMITED, priority given to

LHS students, however registration and “stand-bys” from the surrounding

community and public will be accepted

For more information and registration, see Mrs. Ogura in Room HH101 or call 808-305-3083 or

email: arlene_ogura@notes.k12.hi.us

Do You Know Your Leilehua Staff????

We would like to introduce you to our

Custodial Staff!

Mr. Kinoshita- Band

Thank You for all that you do!!!

Custodians: Mr. James, Mr. Kalei, Mr. Wade, Mr. Keao, Ms. Debra, Mr. Mike, Mr. Ben, Mr. Jimmy

Check It Out…………… Leilehua now has its own APP. Everything that you can find online you can now find on our APP. Updates, web site, edline, and important information pertaining to our school. So go to your APP store, look for Leilehua High School and upload today!!!

News from the Library

25 Book Club

Love to read? Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to log their books

down and read 25 books or the equivalent of 5,000 pages by May 6th to earn a $5 gift card and

be entered to win a $50 gift card. For a book log and more information please see the library

website at http://leilehualibrary.weebly.com/.

e-Books

Does your child like to read ebooks, or do you not want to have to pay for your child’s lost or

damaged books? Have your student come by the library to borrow ebooks.

Research Help?

Students are encouraged to use the school’s databases to begin any research because of the

validity of these resources. All usernames and passwords are found in the student planners on

page 15. Examples of databases students can utilize:

EBSCO – the best collection for general researching

Biography – biographies for individuals around the world for all

time periods

Issues and Opposing Viewpoints – collections of resources that provide information

about controversial topics (including pro and cons)

More databases are found at the Hawaii State Public Library http://www.librarieshawaii.org/

and the Sgt. Yano Library at http://www.himwr.com/recreation-and-leisure/libraries.

PTSO

The Leilehua PTSO would like to take this time to thank all of the parents, staff, students and community for their continued support and their many generous donations in the many fund raising activities that we have so far accomplished this school year. Through your donations we will again be able to fund the 3 Scholarships that Leilehua awards each year. The PTSO, Minehira and the Mighty Mule. PTSO is now working on getting a new electronic marquee for the front of the school. You can help us by joining or if you do not want to become a member but would still like to donate to this worthy cause please contact our PTSO president Karl Spix. To all of our Leilehua families, Have a very merry holiday season with friends and family near and far.

Help Support Leilehua High School

PTSO

PARENT 2015 ~ 2016 SY

Leilehua High School – PTSO Registration Form Name: __________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________

Do you receive text messages at this number _____ Yes _____ No _____

Email Address: ____________________________________________

STUDENT NAME GRADE CLUBS & SPORTS

Interested in participating: _____ Help with School Projects _____ Share thoughts, ideas or concerns at monthly meeting

_____ Linking School and Community _____ Enhancing Educational Services

_____ Providing Scholarship(s) and Award(s) to deserving Students and Teachers

_____ Lend a hand with Fundraisers or Projects ~ Involve your Teen, (family activity & value of volunteering)

There is two Memberships to choose from: _______ $10.00 Active Member (Receive Monthly Emails, Help w/ Activities & attend Meetings, Sponsor Benefits)

_______ $25.00 No Sweat Member (Receive Monthly Emails, Don’t Attend Meetings / Activities, Sponsor Benefits)

Dues Paid: ____________ Cash / Check # ___________ Received by __________________________

==================================================================

Receipt – Membership: ACTIVE / NO SWEAT – Paid $ _________ CASH / CHECK # _________ DATE:_________

“Thank YOU FOR SUPPORTInG LhS PTSO”

NEWS RELEASE Defense Commissary Agency

Corporate Communications 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800

Tel: (804) 734-8000, Ext. 8-6105 DSN: 687-8000, Ext. 8-6105

FAX: (804) 734-8248 DSN: 687-8248

www.commissaries.com Release Number: 69-15

Date: November 30, 2015

Contact: Kevin L. Robinson, public affairs specialist

Tel.: (804) 734-8000, Ext. 4-8773

E-mail: kevin.robinson@deca.mil

Scholarships for Military Children

Commissaries accepting applications starting Dec. 15 By Mike Perron,

DeCA public affairs specialist

Note: For a video related to this release, click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoC4Zknn1I4.

FORT LEE, Va. – Now entering its 16th year, the Scholarships for Military Children Program will be

accepting applications from eligible students beginning Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at

www.militaryscholar.org.

A total of 700 scholarship grants, each worth $2,000, will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year.

Those students selected for the honor will join nearly 9,000 who’ve been awarded more than $13.9 million in

scholarship grants over the last 15 years.

At least one scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are

received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a prorated basis, so more scholarships will be awarded

at those commissaries with larger numbers of applicants.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21 — or 23,

if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university — of a service member on active duty, a Reserve or

Guard member, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree.

Applications must be hand-delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods to the

commissary where the applicant’s family normally shops by close of business Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.

Applications cannot be emailed or faxed.

Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility

Reporting System database and have a military ID card. The applicant must attend or plan to attend an

accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2016 or be enrolled in studies designed to transfer to a

four-year program.

Students who are awarded a full scholarship or receive an appointment to one of the military academies

or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually

defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses.

Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps service members and their families,

administers the program. Scholarship Managers, a national, nonprofit, scholarship management services

organization, manages and awards the scholarships.

The commissary’s industry partners — vendors, suppliers and manufacturers —and the general public

donate money to the program, and every dollar donated goes directly toward funding the scholarships.

For more information, students or sponsors can visit www.militaryscholar.org. You can also call

Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.

-DeCA-

About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military

personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit and make

no profit on the sale of merchandise. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of

building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. By shopping regularly in the commissary, patrons save an average of 30

percent or more on their purchases compared to commercial prices – savings amounting to thousands of dollars annually. A core

military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance

the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve

their country.

College Entrance Exam Dates

SAT TEST DATES: 2015-2016 Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.org

Test Date Test Registration Deadlines

Regular Late ( a fee applies)

October 3,2015* SAT & Subject Tests September 3, 2015 September 22, 2015

November 7, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests October 9, 2015 October 27. 2015

December 5, 2015* SAT & Subject Tests November 5, 2015 November 23, 2015

January 23, 2016 SAT & Subject Tests December 28,

2015

January 12, 2016

March 5, 2016* SAT Only February 5, 2016 February 23,2016

May 7, 2016* SAT & Subject Tests April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016

June4, 2016 SAT & Subject Tests May5, 2016 May 25, 2016

Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who

cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.

The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November. You may take only one

listening test at a time.

U.S. dates are postmark dates; International dates are receipt dates.

ACT TEST DATES: 2015-2016 Register online at www.actstudent.org

Test Date

Regular Registration

Postmark Deadline

(Regular fee)

Late Registration Period (Regular fee plus

late fee)

September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8 – 21, 2015

October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19 – October 2, 2015

December 12, 2015 November6, 2015 November 7 – 20, 2015

February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9 – 15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5 – 18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7 – 20 2016

School Code: 120215

ACT College and Career Readiness Assessment

Special Assessment Schedule

Leilehua will once again participate in the ACT College and Career

Readiness System! The State of Hawaii has purchased the ACT ASPIRE, & ACT

assessments for students in grade 9, 10, and 11. This is a WONDERFUL

opportunity for you to “show what you know”! These assessments are

aligned with Common Core State Standards and will measure your progress

and readiness for post-secondary plans.

All students in grade 11 will be able to use this assessment for your

college entrance exam requirement. The cost for the exam is $49.00,

however, you will be able to take it for FREE!

Who: Students in grades 9, 10, & 11

What: ACT assessment

When: March 1, 2016

Where: Advisory

Bell Schedule:

8:30-10:40 Testing Session 1

10:40-10:55 Recess & Passing

10:55-1:00 Testing Session 2

1:05-1:35 Lunch

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ACT assessment on

March 1, 2016 please contact Mrs. Tonaki-Ige or Mrs. York at 305-3000.

AP Exam Dates for SY 2015-

2016

All exams will be administered at Leilehua High School Library.

AP Exam Date Time

Chemistry 2-May-16 8:00 AM

Psychology 2-May-16 12:00 PM

Physics 1: Algebra-Based 3-May-16 8:00 AM

English Literature and

Composition 4-May-16 8:00 AM

Calculus AB 5-May-16 12:00 PM

Biology 9-May-16 8:00 AM

English Language and

Composition 11-May-16 8:00 AM

Statistics 12-May-16 12:00 PM

World History 12-May-16 8:00 AM

AP Exam Payment

The fee for each AP exam is $92.00. Payments for the AP

Exam can be made on an incremental basis however; final

payment is due by February 1, 2016. Payments can be

made in the Administration office, checks payable to

Leilehua High School. If you have free/reduced lunch,

please inform Ms. Martin in the College and Career

Center. Failure to make payment by February 1st will

result in it becoming an outstanding obligation.

Students with obligations are unable to participate in

school activities such as prom and graduation.

Take note! S.M.A.R.T.S

What does SMARTS

stand for?

Students Maximizing Academic

Resources & Tutoring Services

What is SMARTS? A cool, quiet place to study.

Professionally certified instructors in

Math, English, Social Studies and

Science, as well as library resources

and computers, are available.

When is it? 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays (exceptions will be announced)

Where is it? LHS Library

What is required to

attend?

Students MUST provide a valid LHS

student ID to attend. If a student

forgets or loses his/her ID they may

see a V.P. during non-instructional

time to get a temporary pass, good

for that night’s session only.

No LHS ID or pass – no entry! Students must have a ride home and

be picked up promptly when they

leave or at the latest 8pm. sharp.

Students must be appropriately

attired & clean.

What does it cost? It’s FREE!

Who can attend? Any Leilehua student who is

seriously looking for extra help,

resources, or a quiet place to study.

Summary: SMARTS is a great place to be if you

need a quiet place to study, do

research, or get extra help from

tutors. We are not a babysitting

service or social event! You must

come with your assignments and

necessary materials.

Need extra help in your studies?

You can find friendly tutors for MATH, English, Math, Science, MATH, Social Studies, Math at:

T.I.P.S.

Tutorial Instruction Program for Students

In the afternoon:

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

2:45 to 3:45p.m.

WHERE: Room P-8

LHS: Leadership, Humility, Service WOW Great job Mules!!!

Leilehua Band finished their season with a rating of “Superior” 1st place in AAA Festival

Kamehameha Competition

Music 2nd Place

Visual 2nd Place

General Effect 2nd Place

Festival Rating "Excellent"

2nd Highest score in the state

Mililani Competition

Music 2nd Place

Visual 2nd Place

General Effect 2nd Place

Festival Rating "Superior"

2nd Highest score in the state

Kapolei Competition

Music 2nd Place

Visual 1st Place

General Effect 2nd Place

Soloist 1st Place

Percussion 1st Place

Guard 1st Place

Drum Major 2nd Place

Overall Sweepstake Class "AAA" 1st Place

Festival Rating "Superior"

1st Highest score in the state

Congratulations Mighty

Mule Fall Sports All Stars!

2015 Fall Sports OIA All Stars

Congratulations to all of our Fall Sports Coaches

and Teams for OUTSTANDING seasons.

Special shout outs to our 2015 OIA All Star

selections!

Football - Red Team All Stars 1st Team WR Tyreek Keough DL Netane Muti 2nd Team OL Netane Muti DB Charles Watson Volleyball - West All Stars 1st Team Saramisina Docktor 2nd Team Elisha Levasa

Cross Country - West All Stars 1st Team David Schmidt Brandi Lamanteer Shelby Jenks 2nd Team Brandon Rogers Jena Brittain Amber Miya Bowling - All Stars 2nd Team Gwen Maeha

Coach of the Year

Ernest Balignasay

This past Saturday our FFA students participated in our district FFA Career Development Events. Students who placed 1st and 2nd place will be representing Leilehua at our State FFA Conference in March. Job Interview: 1st Place- Michelle Biete Corsage: 2nd Place: Jeremieh Soroten & Keatan Kamakaiwi Parliamentary Procedure 1st Place: Carina Kusaka, Keatan Kamakaiwi, Dinah Monalog, JOey Dresen, Jeremieh Soroten Chapter Records: 1st Place: Joey Dresen, Ciliami Ahonima, Vanessa Cristobal Agriculture Demonstration 3rd Place: Kekoa Shounk & Kody Cartwright Prepared Public Speaking 1st Place: Aleka Orris Creed Recitation: 1st Place: Dinah Malanog 2nd Place: Aleka Orris Plant Identification: 1st Place- Lovely Janaria & Carina Kusaka 3rd Place- Vanessa Cristabal & Bryson Kimura Vegetable Judging: 1st Place: Viliami Ahonima & KOdy Cartwright 2nd Place: Dinah Malanog & KEatan Kanakiwi 3rd Place: Bryson Kimura & Lovely Janairo