September 2016 Newslet ter

Aloha CKMS Ohana:

As we rapidly approach the end of first quarter, we thank you for the support

that our students receive from you at home. We know how busy you are and

want you to know how much we appreciate your partnership! We are grateful

when you take time to .…..

check your child’s planner each day

provide your child with a quiet time and place to complete home work

each day

have a conversation about what they are learning

ask what’s up when they have “no homework” written in every block

and double check your online account at Infinite Campus to make sure

your child is on track

You Rock! Together we can make sure all students are successful.

On Friday October 5th, we will conduct our Whole School Evacuation Drill.

Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and shoes, brings a

rain jacket and a change of clothing, (in case of rain), and brings a water bot-

tle. Safety drills are an important part of making sure that our students, staff

and campus are ready for emergencies.

We will also celebrate the hard work our students have done during quarter

one with our annual Fall Festival, happening on campus after lunch Friday afternoon. There will be games and

food booths. Please send your child with a small amount of spending money for the event.

We look forward to seeing you at our October 20th Parent Night. We will share our current Academic & Financial

Plan, our Strive HI results from last school year and ask for your input as we plan for the future.

It has been a pleasure working with our students this quarter. They continue to inspire with their zest for life, their

imagination, and their wonderment. Being in classrooms with teachers focusing on meaningful conversations,

higher-level thinking, engagement of all learners with rich ideas, and connecting learning to real world situations is

rewarding to observe each and every day. Students bring joy and positive energy to campus with their bright out-

look on life. We hope that you and your family enjoy the fall break. We look forward to a fantastic second quarter

together.

The CKMS Administration Team

Debra Badua, Pomai Burkart,

Joseph Hicks, & Nouveau Naumu

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Message from Administration:

CHIEFESS KAMAKAHELEI M IDDLE SCHOOL Inside this Issue:

4431 Nuhou Street

Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 241-3200

www.ckms.k12.hi.us

7th Grade Virtual Field

Trip

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Note to all 6th Graders 2

CKMS Donations

CKTV News

CKMS Music Department

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Special Olympics Bowling

Leadership Campaign

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Parent Night Notice

Dealing with Cyberbullying

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Keiki to Career Kauai 4

K2C Photo Contest 5

Acts of Kindness 6

Smoke-Free Vehicles

Bully Prevention Month

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Flu at School 8

Contact Information 8

Calendar of Events 8

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7th Grade Students Take a

Virtual Fieldtrip to the Pali

Lookout! This month our 7th grade Social Studies classes

were visited by Kauai Community College’s

Cognitive Learning Center STEM Outreach Pro-

gram. Students had an opportunity to experience

virtual technology firsthand. Using Samsung Gal-

axy phones and Head Mounted Displays

(HMD’s), 7th graders got to visit the site of the

famous Battle of Nu’uanu without leaving Kauai!

In addition to visiting a historic battlefield, stu-

dents experimented with other uses of virtual re-

ality including applications in healthcare, educa-

tion, and entertainment. If you would like more

information about the COG program please con-

tact Trineen at cogskauai@gmail.com. CKTV News In case anyone missed the September

premiere of "Aloha Atlanta," an inside

look at our trip to the Student Television

Network National Convention through the

eyes of our CKTV Media students, here is

the link below to watch it on your com-

puter:

http://pbshawaii.org/hiki-no-aloha-

atlanta-hiki-no-at-the-student-television-

network-competition/

This is a PBS Hawaii Documentary

that was shot featuring our CKTV kids

from last year's STN Convention.

Note to All 6th Graders

Please complete at least 4 TeenBiz activi-

ties per month at 75% or higher on the first

try. Also, make sure you are typing with the

correct finger positioning so eventually you'll

be able to type without looking at the key-

board.

Parents, feel free to ask your child to show

you their TeenBiz online account with any de-

vice. You will be able to see the topics they

are reading about, their achievements, and

scores.

Donations

Aloha Parents and Guardians,

Many of you placed a check mark next to the

“Donate $$ toward assisting students” section on the be-

ginning of the year PCNC blue sheet. Some did not re-

turn the donation with the form. If you would like to do-

nate, please make a check out to CKMS and give it to the

office for the PCNC box so I can generate a receipt for

you. If you give cash, make sure your name is on the en-

velope!

Mahalo,

Jennifer Hreljac 808 635-9754

CKMS Music Department

Purchase your Car Wash tickets for Oct. 23rd from a CKMS Band member

to support their trip to Oahu. They are also selling School Kine cookies, so if you

are dreaming about once again eating those tasty morsels, ask a Band Member.

Also, the CKMS Band Rummage Sale is scheduled for October 29th in the school parking lot from

8am-1pm.

If you have purchased School Kine cookies for the Band Fundraiser, you can pick them up at the

Rummage Sale between 8am and 1pm.

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Parent Night

We will discuss SBA Test results for 2015-16, Common Core, the Academic Plan

for 2016-17, and hold PTSA and SCC Elections in the

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria

on Thursday, October 20, 2016 Light Refreshments will be served. Meeting from 5:00—6:00 pm.

If you are interested in serving on the SCC or PTSA, please e-mail me a quick note as to

‘Why you should be elected’ and be prepared to say a few words on your behalf at the Oct.

20th meeting. My e-mail is Jennifer_Hreljac@eckms.k12.hi.us

Special Olympics Kauai Bowling Competition

Our Special Olympics Kauai Bowling Competition will be as follows:

Singles Competition on Saturday Oct. 22 at 8:00 am

Unified Teams on Sunday Oct 23 at 9:00 am

Special Olympics Holiday Classic on Oahu will be: Nov. 19-20

Dealing with Cyberbullying Q & A Question: How can I help my middle grader stay safe from online bullying?

Answer: First, explain that what may seem like common online behavior can be cyberbullying. If

friends post or share embarrassing photos or videos of others, classmates spread rumors on cell phones,

or peers send hurtful messages via social media, that’s crossing a line. If done purposely and repeatedly,

it’s considered cyberbullying.

Also, point out that what happens online may have serious, real-life consequences. A humiliating

photo gone viral could cause the victim to stay away from friends or hurt herself/himself. And the bully

can get into trouble at home, at school, or even with the law.

If your teen receives a bullying email, text , or social media message, tell her/him not to respond.

That may make the situation worse. Instead, have her/him save or print it to keep a record. Then, (s)he

should block the sender and tell you about it so you can decide what to do, such as notifying your Inter-

net service provider or the school.

Middle Years Working Together for School Success

Leadership ‘You Matter’ Campaign

Mahalo to the Leadership team for a fun week of ‘You Matter’! The week included Matter Monday—

positive cards passed out; Tattoo Tuesday; Rainbow Wednesday—to create the Rainbow post-it You Matter

in the courtyard; Sidwalk Chalk Thursday; and Disco Friday.

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3-5 meals together (unplugged) every week =

stronger family, happier kids

For more information, contact:

Keiki to Career Kaua`i

c/o Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance

2959 Umi Street, Suite 201, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 808.632.2005 www.keikitocareer.org

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Acts of Kindness It’s free, it can be big or small, and it can make your child feel good whether (s)he gets it or

gives it away. What is it? Kindness!

Middle graders who are considerate get along better with classmates and adults. Try these

suggestions.

Take action

Encourage your tween to be kind. If there is a new student in her/his classes, ask how (s)he

might feel if (s)he were new. Then, (s)he can think of ways to make the new student feel

welcome, such as introducing herself/himself or sitting with her/him at an assembly.

Celebrate

Comment on your child’s kind behaviors. You might say, “That was so nice of you to put

away your brother’s laundry while he’s sick.? Or declare “Kindness Week.” Have family

members write down random acts of kindness they see each other do, and take turns reading

them aloud at dinner.

Middle Years Working Together for School Success

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Calendar of Events October

1 Chorus Car Wash @ Kukui

Grove 9:30-3:00

10-14 No School (Fall Break)

20 Parent Night 5pm

23 Band Car Wash @ Kukui

Grove

29 Band Rummage Sale @

CKMS

November

1-18 CKMS Book Fair

7 Career Day (1:15pm Early

Release)

8 No School (Election Day)

9-16 Parent Teacher Conferences

(11:30 am Early Release)

11 No School (Veteran’s Day)

17 Parent Night 5pm

24 No School (Thanksgiving)

25 No School (School Holiday)

December

22-1/5 No School (Winter Break)

January

6 No School (Teacher work

day)

9 First Day back to school

16 No School (Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr. Day)

February

17 No School (Kaua’i Teacher

Institute Day)

20 No School (President’s Day)

March

20-24 No School (Spring Break)

27 No School (Prince Kuhio

Day)

April

14 No School (Good Friday)

May

26 Last day of School

4431 Nuhou Street

Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 241-3200

www.ckms.k12.hi.us

View this Newsletter at

www.ckms.k12.hi.us/pcnc.

To help Save the Planet we will

only place some printed copies in the

library and office for those without

internet access.

If you have questions, contact

Jennifer Hreljac 241-3200 ext. 301 or

Jennnifer_Hreljac@eckms.k12.hi.us

STOP F LU AT SCHOOL

A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu and everyone

can benefit from that protection. The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get

a flu vaccination every year. This year, based on Advisory Commit-

tee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, only the

injectable flu vaccine (inactivated influenza vaccine, IIV) will be ad-

ministered.

The Hawaii Department of Health and partner organizations continue

to be committed to “Stop Flu at School” vaccination clinics this year.

Due to multiple factors, Stop Flu at School clinics will be delayed

this year with the majority of clinics occurring in January.

Parents/guardians of school-aged children, especially children that

may have other health conditions that place them at higher risk

for serious complications due to influenza illness, may wish to

speak with their child’s physician about receiving the flu vaccine

in their office.

We support parents who choose to have their children vaccinated

earlier in the flu season at their pediatrician’s office.

Most health insurance plans cover the cost of recommended vac-

cines. Check with your insurance provider for details of coverage.

For more information go to http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/flu-

hawaii/stop-flu-at-school/